Entry: 93273
Subject: JERRY FOSS RIP
Mark Foss wrote on June 1, 2016
City and State: BLOOMINGTON MN
Unit: 23D INFANTRY REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Jerome Franklin Foss, from Minneapolis MN. Passed away this Memorial day, 2016.
After reading this web site, and others, it won't shock you to know , that he did
not talk about the war till late in his life.
I just came to have a relationship with him these last ten years. He worked the
night shift the first half of my life. He had to. The chinese attacked him every
nite, when he would try to sleep. Every morning about 2 am, the bugles and
whistles and chinese would wake him. So he had to work nites. I did not
understand before, but I have come to understand over the last ten years.
He never tried to keep in contact with anyone he served with, it was just to hard
on him to revisit it all. But he thought of you all often. My brothers and myself
all served in the military, but none of us ever saw combat. At this point in my
life, I consider that a blessing.
Had you all not made the sacrifices you did, than me and my brothers would have
had to. Thank you. May you and your brothers rest in peace Pops, no more bad
dreams, no more pain.
with love, your son Mark
Keywords: Jerry served with the 23d Infantry Regiment, Heartbreak Ridge and Bloody Ridge.
Entry: 93171
Subject: VICTORIA EDMONDS REQUESTING INFORMATION
Lester Edmonds JR. wrote on May 21, 2016
City and State: ESSEX MD
Unit: K CO., 3/23 REGT.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle as to how my Uncle Lester died, communist communication stated he died 1/28//51 as a POW at Anhyon-Dong near Chipyoung Ni-area. Any information is so appreciated, would love to give my dad the information on his brother before my dad passes away.
Thanks So Much
Vikki Edmonds
Keywords: SGT. K CO, 3/23 regt., POW
Entry: 92771
Subject: SISTER OF KOREAN WAR VETERAN, KIA
Diana Neil wrote on February 27, 2016
City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My eldest brother, Lt. Peter Howland Monfore, Infantry Unity Commander of 23 INF 2
DIV, was KIA September 19, 1951, in north Korea. He received the Distinguished
Service Cross, posthumously, for his actions in Korea. Camp Monfore was established
in his honor; however, it may no longer exist.
I have numerous photos, letters, and other memorabilia about my brother that I
would be happy to share, should any of it be beneficial to your project.
Thank you for establishing such a fine remembrance of those who have served.
Keywords: Distinguished Service Cross, West Point Military Academy, Camp Monfore, Heartbreak
Ridge
Entry: 92745
Subject: KOREAN VETERAN
Anthony Romano SR. wrote on February 21, 2016
City and State: WEST PALM BEACH FL
Unit: QUARTERMASTER - FORT LEE VIRGINIA, COMPANY R
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 621 Moondancer court
Palm Beach Gardens Fla If anyone of same company, use my email !
Keywords: Trying to find anything about army buddy.....John D Uaccino Korean war vet. 1951-1953
Entry: 92676
Subject: ANYONE KNEW MY UNCLE ROBERT FRANKLIN COX 23RD INF REG F CO 2BN 2ND DIV
Matt Lindstrom wrote on February 8, 2016
City and State: ROSEVILLE CA
Unit: F CO 2BN
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Not sure if im doing this correctly if not maybe someone can help me . my name is matt and I am trying to find info on my uncle Robert as my mother is ailing and bedridden at 87 any help would be greatly appreciated . thanks to those who serve. sincerely Wanda and matt lindstrom and family
Keywords: battle of changnyong, sept 9th 1950 f co 2bn 2nd div 23rd reg
Entry: 92558
Subject: 2ND DIV. 23 REG. 4.2 MOTAR CO.
John B. Jackson JR. wrote on January 16, 2016
City and State: HOUSTON TE
Unit: 2ND. DIVISION 23RD REGERTMENT 4.2 MOTOR CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Jackson from texas
Entry: 92542
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO CPL/SGT ROBERT C. NEWMAN
Constance Stadler wrote on January 13, 2016
City and State: STRASBURG VI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My father was the recipient of 3 purple hearts, 2 bronze stars and a silver star but he would never speak of his time in combat, save to tell me horror stories to make me stop asking. He never recovered from the trauma yet two generals visited him on his hospice bed. I do not know if this is definitely his regiment but I have been trying to find out for years. I am an only child and I want my child to have the knowledge of a legacy of heroism. Can you help me?
Keywords: Bob/Bobby were his nicknames, never went by Rob.
Entry: 92380
Subject: INFO ON PFC GLENN W CANTRALL (M CO 3 BN 23 INF RGT 2 INF DIV)
Victor Atkins wrote on December 12, 2015
City and State: VIENNA VA
Unit: M CO 3 BN 23 INF RGT 2 INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for information on my great uncle, PFC Glenn Walter Cantrall, KIA near Kumhwa on 22 April 1952 by artillery fire. He was 22 years old when KIA. He was assigned to M Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. The 23rd Infantry command report for April 1952 says that two other 3rd battalion personnel were wounded in addition to PFC Cantrall being KIA on 22 April 1952. He had enlisted 21 months prior to his death, so must have been with the 23rd Infantry Regiment for the entirety of its action in Korea to that point. Any information on him during his time in Korea would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: 2nd Infantry Division, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, M Company, KUMHWA,
Entry: 92372
Subject: RALPH E SHORT, KOREA 1952, CO P 2ND INF
Lani VanderBeek wrote on December 11, 2015
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone knowing Private First Class Ralph Short. Awarded Silver Star for action September 26th 1952.
Member of Raider Platoon, Headquarters Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment 2d Infantry Division
Any personal information on him from that time or the action that he was awarded the Silver Star for.
Keywords: Raider Platoon, Headquarters Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment 2d Infantry Division
Entry: 91931
Subject: ISO 23RD INF - HQ CO B VETS
Laura Caragher wrote on September 25, 2015
City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit: HQ/CO. B 2ID, 23RD INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my late father, Robert P. (Red) Caragher.
He served from the onset of the war until a disabling shrapnel injury on Feb. 13th,
1951 at Chipyong-Ni.
He was a feisty redhead from Chicago -- and if you were with him, you would
remember him. He was with HQ company, I also see B Battalion on his DD214. I know
this unit was nearly obliterated and joined up with other units before Chipyong-Ni.
I honor of all you and give thanks. The ultimate sacrifice is not just a life lost,
but a life severely changed and service given for our freedoms. My sincere and
utmost gratitude to you all.
Keywords: Robert Caragher
Chipyong-Ni
23rd Infantry
HQ Company
B Battalion
Red Caragher
Chicago
Entry: 91833
Subject: JAMES RALPH DURHAM I CO KIA CHIPYONG-NI
Crystal Mccoy wrote on September 3, 2015
City and State: ANDERSON SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Please respond
Keywords: Anyone who knew Ralph
Entry: 91613
Subject: PETER REYES AVILA
Grace Hernandez wrote on July 25, 2015
City and State: COACHELLA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am Peter Reyes Avila niece. I know he was in the 23rd infantry.
Killed on October 3 1959.
I am looking for anyone who knew him. I would love to hear about him.
Must mother Catalina Avila the became very patriotic when her brother passed away. UP until the morning she passed.
Please contact me gh1.mypup@gmail.com 760-673-6282
I have a picture of him with someone in it and we don't know who he is.
Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge October 3, 1951
KIA
Entry: 91581
Subject: CPL MANUEL HERNANDEZ FLORES JR - DSC HEARTBREAK RIDGE
James D. (Jim) Davy wrote on July 21, 2015
City and State: MURRIETA CA
Unit: 2ND I.D. 31ST I.R. 1951
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 91254
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER DOUGLAS WAYNE MAPES
Joyce Mapes wrote on May 25, 2015
City and State:
Unit: 23RD INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: US army 23 infantry 1970 - 1973 Vietnam. plz help
Keywords:
Entry: 91157
Subject: TOMAHAWK NICKNAME??
Teddy Kleisner wrote on May 8, 2015
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am serving in the 23rd Infantry Regiment and would appreciate any stories or history that a Korean War veteran or family member can share regarding the origins of our nickname the Tomahawks.
The earliest document that shows it is a Commadn Report from February of 1953. But one veteran told me it was introduced as early as 1951 with Colonel Freeman around the time of the Battle of Chipyong-ni.
Many thanks
Keywords: Tomahawks
Entry: 91031
Subject: INFO ON CPL GEORGE KLOBOSITS
Marty Mccaffrey wrote on April 22, 2015
Email Update Needed
City and State: RALEIGH NC
Unit: 23 RD REGIMENT, CO E
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Thank you all for your service. I recently received information and materials about my uncle who died last year. CPL George Klobosits never spoke much about his time in Korea other than to say when he died he wished to be returned to Korea and the men he left behind. He served as a rifle squad leader in CO E, 23rd Infantry. Any information about Uncle George and his service would be greatly appreciated. He was injured 23 April 1951 and received a Purple Heart. He saw further action and my Aunt reports he mentioned Heartbreak Ridge. Thank you all.
Keywords:
Entry: 90648
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON DOUGLAS RAMSEY, PLATOON LEADER
Jim Ramsey wrote on February 23, 2015
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was Platoon Leader of K Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry, 2nd Division in the attack up 'Old Baldy'. Can anyone recall him?
Keywords: aka Duke, Doug, Douglas
Entry: 90470
Subject: 2ND ID 23RD IR CO G RAYMOND KAEFER
Elaine Van Meter wrote on January 26, 2015
City and State: SOMERVILLE AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad, Raymond Allen Kaefer, served in Korea 1950-1951 at Heartbreak Ridge, Old Baldy, and others. I am looking to see if anyone remembers him and will talk to me about their battles. My father talked a little about Heartbreak ridge and said he was one of 8 or so to make the top.
Keywords: Heartbreak ridge, Raymond Kaefer, 2nd ID,23rd IR, Company G, Old Baldy
Entry: 90285
Subject: DAUGHTER OF HEARTBREAK RIDGE VETERAN
Elin Bjork wrote on December 27, 2014
Email Update Needed
City and State: GREEN BAY WI
Unit: 23RD INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am the daughter of Robert C. Bjork, Second Infantry Division Indianhead U.S.
Army, battle of Heartbreak Ridge, Korea. My father is 85 years old and in a nursing
home and not doing well. He needs some counseling. The V.A. is of little to no help
at all. They have swept him under the rug. Can anything be done for these aging
vets?
Keywords:
Entry: 89667
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY UNCLE
Mark Bunch wrote on September 15, 2014
City and State: FARMINGTON MO
Unit: 23 INFANTRY REGIMENT 2ND I.D. CO. G
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my Uncle PFC Donald Thornton. He was killed during the ambush at Twin Tunnels on Jan. 29 1951 while on a Feeler Patrol. He received the Silver Star. His Sergeants name was possibly was Edward or Edwin Basden. Don was in Korea a total of 4 days!!
Keywords: Company G. 23 Inf. 2nd I.D. Twin Tunnels
Entry: 89662
Subject: C COMPANY 23 REG 2ND DIVISION53
Byron and Carol Parmenter wrote on September 15, 2014
City and State: CHEWELAH WA
Unit: C COMPANY 23 REG 2ND DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 801 W Roberts Ave
Keywords: 801 W Roberts Ave
Entry: 89603
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MSG CLARENCE FISHER, 23IR, MED CO
Christian Adams wrote on September 3, 2014
City and State: HANAHAN SC
Unit: 23IR
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone whom might have known my grandfather, MSGT Clarence John Fisher, 23IR, Korea. I came across his Soldier's Medal and his award on 28JUL53 and would like to know anyone around that knew him. He passed away when I was 13 of cancer in 1990, but I was very close to him and was never old enough to talk to him about the war. Since then I have served 12 years in the Army, and always thought of him, every day.
MSGT CLARENCE J FISHER
Korean War
2nd Infantry Division
Award: SOLDIERS MEDAL
Unit: 23IR
Assigned: MED CO
Date Of Action: July 28, 1953
General Order: 315-53
Keywords: Fisher, Med Co, 23IR, 2ID
Entry: 89509
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF COMPANY E 2ND DIV 2ND BATTALION 23RD REGIMENT... SAMUEL D FIELDS AKA SMILEY
S.D. Newcomb wrote on August 14, 2014
City and State: PIKEVILLE KY
Unit: COMPANY E 2ND DIV 2ND BAT 23RD REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather talks about his time in Korea quite often and wonders what became of some of the men he served with. His name is Samuel David Fields but was known to others as Smiley. He is from Kentucky (Pike County). He speaks of one gentleman quite often, Woodrow Wooten from Louisiana possibly. He has a few photos but can't seem to remember the names of those in the pictures. COMPANY E, 2nd Division, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Regiment. He was WIA 7/25/1952 along with a 2nd Lieutenant who was killed. My grandfather returned to action for a few days before being sent home. He remembers an enemy machine gun nest and Baldy. He recalls a Master Sgt. Lewis or Louis Palladino or Calladino (spelling?) who was possibly from Michigan. Any info you have of this time would be greatly appreciated. If you know of anyone my grandfather served with, that would make his day. Thanks!
Keywords: Samuel D Fields nicknamed Smiley from Kentucky
Baldy?
friends with Woodrow Wooten
Entry: 89121
Subject:
Crystal McCoy wrote on June 7, 2014
City and State: GREENVILLE SC
Unit: 23 INFANTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Want contact with any one who knows James Ralph Durham
Keywords:
Entry: 89093
Subject: USARMY PFC, COMPANY M, 3RD BATTALION, 23RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION
Raymalene Billetdeaux wrote on June 4, 2014
City and State: BRATTLEBORO VE
Unit: USARMY PFC, COMPANY M, 3RD BATTALION, 23RD INFANTR
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle Donald Perry was an US Army PFC in Company M, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, where he died September 22, 1950 at the 8054 th Evacuation Hospital of acute infectious encephalitsis.
I was wondering if there is anyone who might remember him or could tell me what was happening in his unit during August and September ??
Thank You, Raymalene Billetdeaux
Keywords:
Entry: 89020
Subject: FRANK TREVINO
Isaiah Trevino wrote on May 27, 2014
City and State:
Unit: 0023
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any info or stories of people who served with my Grandfather, PFC Frank R. Trevino from Riverside California. He served in the 2nd Infantry Division and was injured on September 25, 1951. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: unit 0023, 2nd Infantry Division, Korean War, Purple Heart, Heartbreak Ridge
Entry: 89017
Subject: FRANK TREVINO
Isaiah Trevino wrote on May 27, 2014
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for info and stories on my Grandpas service. PFC Frank R. Trevino. He was
in the 2nd infantry division. I didn't know he was in the service until after his
death. He received the Purple Heart for injuries occuring on september 25 1951. Any
info would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: Unit 0023, 2nd infantry division, Korean War, Heartbreak Ridge, Frank Trevino, Missle,
Purple Heart
Entry: 88996
Subject: KOREAN WAR VETERAN
William Coleman wrote on May 26, 2014
City and State: HANSTON KS
Unit: 2ND INF DIVISION 0023
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am a veteran of the Korea War and I just returned from a Kansas honor flight to
Washington DC and saw the Korean Memorial. I am a retired 1sgt E-8. I was wounded in
Korea War and I received a purple heart with an oak leaf cluster and a bronze start
with a V. I had a lot of memories at the Korean Memorial.
Keywords: E INF DIV I was in some major battles in Korea
Entry: 88679
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JOHN FARRAR
Johnnie Turner wrote on April 4, 2014
City and State: MANCHESTER TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Can anyone give me information on 2nd Lt John W. Farrar. My uncle was Second Lieutenant Farrar was a veteran of World War II, fighting in the Pacific Theater. In Korea, he was a member of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy near Hyon-Yong, North Korea on December 1, 1950 and died of those wounds on December 8, 1950. I would like any information that you might know.
Keywords:
Entry: 88261
Subject: KOREAN VET PASSES
Francis McGovern wrote on February 2, 2014
City and State: NY
Unit: 23RD INFANTRY 2ND DIVISION E COMPANY '52-'54
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad passed very recently, January 12, 2014 and I'm trying to find more information about his service during the Korean War from Oct '52 till Aug '54. 'Duke' may have been a nickname. Thank you in advance.
Keywords:
Entry: 88001
Subject: K COMPANY
James Hayes wrote on December 30, 2013
City and State:
Unit: K COMPANY, 3RD BAT, 23RD
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Capt. James H Hayes was Co. K Company 23rd Feb-June 1952. I have found quite a few photos of Yoke outpost, front positions, as well as Bat. Hq. Does anyone have interest.
Keywords:
Entry: 87984
Subject: KENNETH LEE GREEN
Randy Brown wrote on December 27, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Sergeant First Class Green was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in Korea on November 25, 1950 and died while a prisoner on January 17, 1951. His remains were not recovered.
Keywords: LOCATION OR BATTLE ZONE: CHONGCHON RIVER
TOWN OR AREA: KUJANG
FINAL DISPOSITION DATE: JANUARY 17, 1951
KOREAN WAR PROJECT KEY NO: 11343
Entry: 87949
Subject: TAEJON MASSACRE
Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on December 22, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: These men of the 23rd. Infantry Regiment (Tomahawks) were executed, by North Korean
soldiers at The Taejon Massacre, Sept. 1950; Maj. Cyril S. Bartholdi, C Co., 1st. Bn., The
Dalles, Or Pfc. Earl G. Bumpas, C Co., 1st. Bn., Milwaukee, Wi Pfc. Doyle R. Brown, C Co.,
1st. Bn., Old Fort, Tn Pfc. William R. Castleberry, C Co., 1st. Bn., Seaside, Ca M/Sgt.
Robert E. Gentry, C Co., 1st. Bn., Spokane, Wa Pfc. John E. Grow, HM Co., Philadelphia,
Pa Cpl. John W. Harmon, D Co. 1st.Bn., Sandoval, IL Sgt. Vernon S. Ledford, C Co., 1st.Bn., Big Creek, Ky Pfc. Arnold F. Lobo, MED Co., San Juan Capistrano, Ca Pfc.
Ralph E. Peters, B Co., 1st. Bn., Newark, Oh Sgt. Howard R. Shuck, Spink, SD Pfc.
Gilmer W. Wilson, C Co., 1st. Bn., Sandy Ridge, NC. God bless these brave men.
Keywords: 23rd. Infantry Regiment Korean War TAEJON MASSACRE
Entry: 87862
Subject: TAEJON MASSACRE
Bonnie Breiling wrote on December 3, 2013
City and State: MILWAUKEE WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for any information concerning the Taejon Massacre my Uncle PFC Earl Bumpas was captured on Sept 1, 1950, later killed on Spt 26th in the massacre.
C-Company
1st Battalion
23rd Infantry Regiment
2nd Infantry Division
Thank You In Advance,
His niece, Bonnie Breiling
Keywords: PFC Earl Bumpas Taejon Massacre
C-Company
1st Battalion
23rd Infantry Regiment
2nd Infantry Division
He had a lazy eye.
Entry: 87822
Subject: INFO ON ARNOLD LEFFEW
Gary Leffew wrote on November 28, 2013
City and State: SMYRNA TN
Unit: 23RD INFANTRY REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Arnold Leffew, my father. He arrived in Korea in the summer of 1951. I'm not sure when he departed Korea but he had 3 bronze campaign stars listed in his DD214. He passed in 1983. I'd appreciate any information that anyone could provide.
Phone: 615-335-3171
Keywords:
Entry: 87752
Subject: SGT. E-5
Ronnie Blevins wrote on November 19, 2013
City and State: THE COLONY TE
Unit: C CO. 2ND BATTALION 23RD INF. 2ND DIV.(M)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: stationed on dmz nov. 68 until oct. 69.ran permenate patrol last riotation north.camp greaves in north and camp wilson in south.mayors house mortar hill ambush alley and gp gladys.
Keywords: nickname playboy from picture on track. also only subscriber to mag. in co. black and white mutt co. mascot .remember sgt. smith plt. sgt. ltt. stevenson on lots of my patrols. co. cammander made me cbr nco plus my squad duties in south.i remember baxter ,carnie,hall carrillo.think i was either 1st or 2nd plt.
Entry: 87628
Subject: ROBERT DUTCH CLIFT - CINCINNATI OHIO
Joseph Clift wrote on November 10, 2013
City and State: ERLANGER KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I tried this years back with no success, but I figured I would do
it again. My Grandfather, Robert Dutch Clift served in the 23rd
Infantry Regiment in Korea. He was WIA by a missile on October 8,
1951. He earned two purple hearts and a silver star. He passed
away in the late 1960's, so I never had the chance to meet him. I
had heard there was a member of his platoon living in Brazil,
Indiana, but I haven't been able to find a name. Any information
would be welcomed, and if you served with him, or know someone
that did, I would love to hear from you.
Keywords:
Entry: 87466
Subject: DOC ALARCON
Mahto Alarcon wrote on October 23, 2013
City and State: WESTMINSTER CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my father Doc Alarcon passed away 5-21-2008 and was proud to have
served with Leo Sherwood, Ray C. Fish jr., Howard Newman, Sgt.
Martin J. Haskell and Snd. Lt William W.McKellar. he would
mention sometimes battles his friends and him were in and I have
a book someone in Washington i believe he said wrote about the
war in Korea i plan on putting it together and theres a lot of
names mention in it. also if anyone has the authors name and
address i would appreciate it
Keywords: Bloody Ridge, Heart break Ridge and Old Baldy, Leo Sherwood, Ray
C. Fish jr., Howard Newman, Sgt. Martin J. Haskell and Snd. Lt
William W.McKellar
Entry: 87366
Subject: SGT VINCENT DIBERNARDO
Vincent DiBernardo III wrote on October 7, 2013
City and State: HOLLYWOOD FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Dad Passed 2010. I am a US army Veteran, 75-79, 81-83
Keywords: Hi, Anyone know my Dad, Sgt Vince Dibernardo 23rd Regiment Inf.
Div. He was Wounded 13 Feb 1951, Chipjong-Ni
Entry: 87010
Subject: CO B 60MM MORTAR PLATOON DATE1951 PERSONNEL MONTH OF FEB-MAR
Larry Factor SR. wrote on August 16, 2013
City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA
Unit: 23RD REGMENT CO B 60 MM MORTAR
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: looking for survivors of that time era. gunner ,amo carrier.
platoon leader ,officer in charge.
PLEASE REPLY
Keywords: looking for personnel of platoon at the time of being surrounded
by 10 div of Chinese troops
Entry: 87000
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW MY UNCLE WILLIAM ALONZO COX 23RD INFANTRY REGIMENT 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION
Debbie Massa wrote on August 14, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew him. At home or in the service. I
appreciate all the info I can get. Ty Debbie
Keywords: Battlezone: Chorwon Area. Hill or Outpost: Old Baldy. KIA-July 18, 1952
Name: PVT William Alonzo Cox. 23rd IFN RGT 2nd IFN Div. Unit: B CO 1 BN
Entry: 86766
Subject: ROBERT NEWMAN
Rick Newman wrote on July 20, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: (Forgive me, as I'm still gathering this information and it is as
accurate as I know so far...)
I just learned quite a bit about my father, Robert Newman, from
historical documents...
On Hill 1051 at Chaun-ni, Korea, on the 38th Parallel, Private
First Class Newman, along with 2200 other members of the 2nd
Infantry Division, 23rd Infantry Regiment, Company E, withstood
an attack that lasted 3 days (this would become known as The May
Massacre)...
My father and his 2200 fellow soldiers withstood an attack by
185,000 Chinese and North Korean soldiers...
After the command squad was wiped out, Private Newman rallied the
remaining soldiers in his squad and held off overwhelming
superior forces for 3 days until reinforcements could arrive...
During this horrendous fight, my father was wounded but kept on
fighting with his fellow heroes, as the enemy and friendly bodies
piled up around them...this battle is known as one of the
fiercest and deadliest battles in the history of warfare, as over
65,000 Chinese/North Korean soldiers were either killed or
wounded during the melee...
After the battle ended, my father was but one of 74 US soldiers
that survived the carnage...
Private Robert Newman was awarded the Silver Star for his heroic
bravery and sacrifice, after he returned, dusty and dirty, to the
lines a week later...he had spent 7 days after the battle behind
enemy lines (3 days as a Prisoner of War)...
This information, that I'm still uncovering, has brought
forgiveness and closure to my relationship with my father...
I forgive and love you, Dad.
Keywords: Hill 1051, The May Massacre
Entry: 86612
Subject: JENNINGS BROTHERS INFO - WV
Ilene Lavinder wrote on June 30, 2013
City and State: GLADE HILL VA
Unit: UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My uncles Cecil and Raymond Jennings both were in Korea same
time. Cecil
was MIA for 3 days May 1951; some info known. Have no info on
Raymond - no unit, etc. The only thing I know is that both
were Medics. Raymond may have been at Yalu ?. Any info on
these brothers, both now deceased, would be appreciated.
Keywords: 0023 Inf Reg 2Inf Div
Entry: 85907
Subject: LOOKING FOR LEROY ERNESTO MAESTAS
Earl Limon SR. wrote on April 6, 2013
City and State: TULARE CA
Unit: 23 INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I'm looking for a personal friend for my grandfather Earl Limon. His name is Leroy
ernesto maestas from the 23rd infantry regiment. Please contact us if you have
any information.
Entry: 85617
Subject: LOOHING FOR ANYBODY THAT WAS IN THE MED.CO. 23RD INF.REG. IN 1950 IN KOREA
Rawlins C. (Rolly) Armes SR. wrote on March 2, 2013
City and State: ZEPHYRHILLS FL
Unit: MED. CO. 23 INF. REG.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: The ony one i found was sgt. Bill windom of south
caroliner
Keywords: sgt. rolly. punch bowl, heartbrack ridge, pork shop.
etc.
Entry: 85296
Subject: HENRY SONNY SHARLAND III
J. P. wrote on January 24, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any additional information about my
fathers cousin - his remains have never been found.
Does
anyone have a family member that may have served with
him? I am history buff and would love to know more
about
what happened to him. Here is his information.
Corporal Henry Charles Sharland III was a member of
Company L, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Infantry Division. He was listed as Missing in Action
while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 3,
1950. He was presumed dead on February 5, 1954.
Keywords: Corporal Henry Charles Sharland III (Sonny) was a member
of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Infantry Division.
Entry: 85180
Subject: MATTHEW R CORY
Matthew Cory wrote on January 10, 2013
City and State: PHOENIXVILLE PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for any one who may have served with my
father during the korean war.He was a M sgt. in co.
K of the 23 infantry. He died nov 19, 1950.
Keywords:
Entry: 85159
Subject: SEVICE CO. 29TH INF OKINAWA 1949
Harvey Toback wrote on January 8, 2013
City and State: WESTON FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 85077
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMENBERS BOB JACK MORGAN
Louise Case wrote on December 29, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: HILLSBORO OH
Unit: LG. GUN ON LAND OPERATOR
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: dad said that he thought he had a child in korea so I
would love to know my sister or brother!
Keywords:
Entry: 85076
Subject: HQ CO.2ND HN 278TH INF DIV
Sandy Richardson wrote on December 29, 2012
City and State: MT. CARMEL TN
Unit: HQ 2ND 278TH INF DIV APO 25
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for information on my father Elmer Lee
Johnson where he served in the HQ CO 2nd 278th Inf
Div from 9-1-1950-1952. He served in the Korean War
from what I have heard. If anyone has served with my
father I would love to hear about it. My father has
passed and I don't know much on where to begin
looking for this information.His serial service
number NG25321911 and rank CPL 25 321 911.Thanks.
Keywords: Served in Korean War 1950-1952
NG SR 615-363-5 PETS Amp Gorden Ga.
Company and Branch NGUS