Entry: 57239
Subject: SFC CLARENCE F HIGGINSRA 15448918C F HIGGINS
Clarence F. Higgins wrote on May 20, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: POMPANO BCH FL
Unit: 24TH INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: hill 602 pusan river battle rescued 6th mariene div
Entry: 56725
Subject: SEARCHING FOR INFO ON MAURICE O. TOWNSLEY (MAURY)
Rick Townsley wrote on April 19, 2006
City and State: COLONIAL HEIGHTS VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Please help me learn more about my dad..he is deceased now and really never spoke much of the war - and I know very little about his time there. He spoke of being in the Lightning Division; I know that he was decorated with the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and I know that he hated "that mortar"!! Can you tell me more?? I'd like his grand kids to know more about him (he never got to see them.) Thanks.
Keywords:
Entry: 55888
Subject: DID ANYONE KNOW ROBERT C. BUTLER?
T.J. Pryor wrote on February 20, 2006
City and State: DENVER CO
Unit: 19 INF REG 24 INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle's name was PFC-E3 Robert C. Butler and served in the U.S. Army - 19 INF Regiment 24 INF Div. His job was Light Weapons Maintanence. He was a proud black soldier in born in 1930. He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on 15 Oct 1951. Please let me know if anyone knew him and if there are any available photos. Thank You
Keywords: Robert C Butler, 19 INF Regiment 24, light weapons, North Korea, KIA
Entry: 55742
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW SGT. EDWARD MACK KERR, KOREAN WAR
Clint Alley wrote on February 14, 2006
City and State:
Unit: 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knew my grandfather, Sgt. Edward Mack Kerr of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee during the Korean War, especially those with any images of him. He served in Korea from 1951-1952. His primary job was plotting the courses of mortar rounds. If you have any information, please contact me at roadsidebandit@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Clint Alley
Keywords: 5th RCT Korea edward mack kerr tennessee 1951 1952 mortar
Entry: 53794
Subject: SERGEANT MAJOR WILLIAM J. DAVIDSON
Donald H. Pruitt wrote on October 28, 2005
City and State: CARTERSVILLE GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I was stationed with MSG William J. Davidson in Germany in 1962-63 in the Military Police. I remember that he had served in the 24th Inf. Regt. during the Korean War. I saw him again in Atlanta in 1965 and in Vietnam in 1968 while he was a Sergeant Major with the US Army Stockade in Long Binh. If anyone knows whatever happened to him, please contact me.
Keywords:
Entry: 53354
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW CLIFTON POLEN
Janette West wrote on September 29, 2005
City and State: NEWPORT NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father, Clifton Polen. His nickname was Squeezer. He was from Northern Virginia and loved to play baseball.
Keywords: His nickname was Squeezer. Have a picture of him with some friends named: Brennolk, Parker, Randolph, Kennedy.
Entry: 53337
Subject: FRIENDS OF PAUL WITTMAN
Howard Glick wrote on September 28, 2005
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City and State: ASHLAND OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for buddies of Paul "Whitey Wittman who served in Korea in the 24th Infantry, 3rd Battalion, K Company, 5th RCL for reunion
Keywords: Paul "Whitey" Wittman
Entry: 53101
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS 2ND BATTALION 24TH INF REGT.
Claude Springs wrote on September 11, 2005
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City and State:
Unit: 1949-1951 2ND BN. 24TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 52051
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MOGHT HAVE KNOWN BILLY J STRACENER
Billie Stracener Pullin wrote on July 15, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Any info pics or stories about my dad
Keywords:
Entry: 51785
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF CPL JAMES L. HARVEY
Val Harvey wrote on July 1, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL
Unit: 24TH
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: lOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT SERVED WITH CPL JAMES L. HARVEY
OF PHILADELPHIA, PA BY WAY OF FREMONT,NC.
Keywords:
Entry: 51614
Subject: PFC HAREL JACKSON HQ COMPANY 3RD BATTLION I R PLATOON 24INF 25 DIVISION 1950--1951
Harel Jackson SR. wrote on June 19, 2005
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City and State: OXNARD CA
Unit: HQ COMPANY 24INF 25DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for fellows soldiers who served in korea with me. from 1950 to 1951
Keywords:
Entry: 51116
Subject: LOOKING FOR FELLOW SOLDIERS. WHO SERVED WITH ME IN KOREA
Harel Jackson SR. wrote on May 27, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: OXNARD CA
Unit: HQ CO, 3RD BATTLION 24INF 25 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I AM A GODLY PROUD BLACK SOLDIER,WHO SERVED MY COUNTY
WELL.
Keywords: FIVE MAJOR BATTLES IN KOREA.FROM 1950-1951.
MY UNIT I and R PLATOON HQ CO 3RD BATTLION 24INF 25DIV.
BUFFALO SOLDIER.
Entry: 51009
Subject: DID YOU KNOW CPL. ROBERT M. MANI
Eric Mani wrote on May 21, 2005
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: He was stationed in Japan when Korea broke out. He was from N. Illinois.
Keywords: Dad was in 24th inf. and Q.M.
Entry: 50621
Subject: IN HONOR OF MY FATHER, WILLIAM L. HAMILTON, 2ND PLATOON, FOX CO, 24TH REG - WOUNDED 12/10/50
Youlon Hamilton wrote on May 6, 2005
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: For My Dad; My Hero...may he rest in peace, 4/19/2005
My father came from meager beginnings. His mother died from complications related to giving him birth. As a result, he was reared by his aunt and uncle in Clairton, Pennsylvania, where, even as a child, he worked long hours in the local steel mills and coalmines.
At seventeen he joined the Army. Assigned to one of the last segregated units of the US Army, the 24th Regiment of the 25th Infantry Division, my father was witness to man’s inhumanity to man; he saw combat in Korea and was wounded in action before his nineteenth birthday.
He served his country, was wounded for his country, yet, even while in uniform, he was denied a seat in a diner because of the color of his skin. All these things served to make him the man he was in his youth…strong and determined, yet hardened and sometimes angry.
Yet in spite of this, my father accepted the fear of the Lord as the beginnings of his wisdom. And, as a consequence, was able to let go of the pain and hurt that too often afflicts those unwilling to pardon the past.
He became a gentle man. His words were encouraging; his eyes always squinted with happiness, and his touch conveyed empathy and sincerity.
He had a servant’s heart; always willing to lend a hand to those that needed help or offer an ear to those that needed to be heard. He did as he would want done to him, without refrain or prejudice, for he knew he was not better than any other. And in so doing, he was no better than any other, just different than most...he was a good man.
What my father learned and tried to live by the grace of God is this: it matters not that we face the flames of adversity; for adversity, itself, is inevitable. Rather, what matters are how those flames forge the mettle of our character. And, it matters not whether we stumble; for, as humans, we are bound to fall. Rather, what matters is, having learned from our faults, that we stand again and finish the race well.
Through the Refiner’s fire, my father’s character was forged with humility, for he understood that “the Lord gives undeserved kindness to the humble.” He knew that our days on Earth are given on “borrowed” time, so he lived each one as his last. And on his final day, he showed neither fear nor regret; rather, while in the arms of his beloved wife he spent his final breaths giving thanks with the words: “I love you... love you...I love you.”
To the end he endured. He was a good husband, an endearing father and grandfather, a trusted friend, and for me, an unforgettable hero, for he finished his race well.
Keywords:
Entry: 50609
Subject: HAROLD ELLENBURG
Ron Johnston wrote on May 5, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: KLAMATH FALLS OR
Unit: 24TH LIGHT INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: my father inlaw is ellenburg,harold r. he is looking for people that served with him in korea.and for a guy with the last name of hadly
Keywords: 24th light infantry korea 1954-55
Entry: 50608
Subject: 24TH LIGHT INFANTRY KOREA 1954-55
Johnston Ron wrote on May 5, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: KLAMATH FALLS OR
Unit: 24TH LIGHT INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: IM trying to find friends for my father in law that were in korea 24th light infantry korea 1954-55
Keywords: 24th light infantry korea 1954-1955
Entry: 50287
Subject: HONOR OF THE 24TH.INFANTRY REGIMENT
Ed Lyons wrote on April 19, 2005
City and State: TITUSVILLE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Hello all I am happy that they have given the HONOR back to the 24th.Infantry Regiment for to long so many yaers the Army try to degrade the 24th.Inf.Reg. I know they History of the 24th and it was a great unit.I would like to put your site on my Vietnam web site.
Thanks for serving your Courty.
From Ed Lyons 25th.Infantry Division U.S. Army Combat Veteran.
Keywords:
Entry: 49181
Subject: ANYONE KNOW RICHARD T. SWEET
Debbie Paulsen wrote on February 23, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Searching for anyone who knew our dad.
served during korean conflict.
Received 3 bronze stars, we knew dad was quiet,
but when the veterans admin sent a plaque commorating his service and said he was awarded 3 bronze stars? we never knew. He only talked about his buddies occ.
jack martin was one i recall. Dad was discharged in 52 or 53 .
Keywords: korean conflict
1951-1953
richard t sweet
25th or 125th
Entry: 49151
Subject: COMPNAY K, 33RD REGIMENT 1952-1954
Antionette Wudtke wrote on February 21, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 25TH INFANTRY, COMP.K, 33RD REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father served in Korea. I want to find people who served with him. I want some pictures that honor him and others that served with him.
Keywords: 25th Infantry Division - Army, Company K, 33rd Regiment, Korean War 1952-1954
Entry: 48983
Subject: LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO KNEW MY BROTHER
Annette Mosley wrote on February 17, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for someone who knew my uncle. My story is that my I am member of a motorcycle club called the Buffalo Solider, just found out that my uncle was in one of the well know regiments.
Keywords: 24th infantry
Entry: 48684
Subject: REUNION FOR 53D COUNTERFIRE PLATOON
James Gordon wrote on February 4, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHATTANOOGA TN
Unit: HQ + HQ CO 5TH RCT 24TH INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who trained at Ft Benning,Ga witrh the 52nd,53rd or 54th counter fire units during Apr.,May and June of 1951who later deployed to Korea
Keywords: Hill 749
Entry: 47514
Subject: DID ANYONE KNOW CHARLIE ARBUCKLE?
Todd Martinez wrote on December 14, 2004
City and State: MN
Unit: 1/194 AR SCOUT PLT.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Charlie Arbuckle passed away recently, and my Uncle Eric asked me if I may be able to put his medals together along with his collar brass and some other momentos. I'm building a shadow box and I want to give it to my Grandmother. I am looking for anyone who may have known him. His full name was Charles Henry Arbuckle, he was born in 1927. If any of you remember him please write, any information would be welcome.
Keywords: Charlie said he was with the 24th RCT and saw combat with them until 1953. He was awarded several bronze stars. He was busted from E-6 to E-1 in 1953 for drinking with some buddies.
Entry: 47448
Subject: CHAPLAIN JOHN W. HANDY, JR. (COL. USA RET)
William Handy SR. wrote on December 11, 2004
City and State: OWINGS MILLS MD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for men who knew my father
Keywords:
Entry: 47436
Subject: DID ANYONE KNOW CHARLIE ARBUCKLE?
Todd Martinez wrote on December 10, 2004
City and State: ST. CLOUD MN
Unit: 1/194 AR SCOUT PLT.
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Charlie was busted from E-6 to E-1 for drinking in 1953. He was with some buddies, anyone know him or his buddies. He was with the 24th RCT.
Entry: 46621
Subject: ANYONE THAT KNEW WILLIAM BILL JOHNSON
Roscoe Johnson JR. wrote on November 2, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: HAMPTON COVE AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my oldest brother William David (Bill) Johnson, from Cleveland, Tenn. Killed in Korea Nov 1950. Please, someone help me know a brother I never knew or met. I was born in July 1950, and by the time Bill received the letter from home explaining what his baby brother was named, Bill was killed. I'm a retired CSM, with over thirty years of active service. Need this help to heal.
Thanks
CSM(R)Roscoe L. Johnson Jr.
Keywords: I believe assigned to the 24th IN, 25th IN Div
Entry: 46594
Subject: 1951 MEMBER OF 24TH INF REGIMENT
Oliver A. Smith wrote on November 1, 2004
City and State: HYATTSVILLE MD
Unit: ? COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION 24TH INF REGT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 17, 1951 and was part of an Army "experiment" which amounted to moving enlistees (mostly 17 and 18 year olds) from all over the country in early 1951 to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii where we were given basic training, reduced by 4 weeks. It was alleged that this "experiment" was designed to quickly replenish the significant loss of lives in US Army fighting units in Korea, losses ostensibly caused by the irresposible mis-management of Senior Military, noticeably Gen MacArthur, by President Truman. Our cadre were members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a Japanese unit, which had fought with uncommon distinction and valor in WWII. After basic training, we were given a week off in Hawaii, with direct orders not to leave the island to return to the mainland during that week. We were then transported to Japan where we were armed/outfitted at Camp Drake and were transported to Korea where we were then loaded onto LSTs and entered Korea via the waters of Inchon, in the vicinity of the 38th parallel. Blacks were dispatched to fighting units in the 24th Infantry Regiment and immediately were engaged with the enemy with those units. Not long afterward, the 24th was disbanded by Presidential Order, as an act to end the use of segregated units in the U.S. Military. I was assigned to an infantry company in the 35th Infantry Regiment where I was in operations with that Regiment until I was rotated 10 1/2 months later, in the middle of June, 1952, reaching Adak, Alaska aboard a transport ship on July 4, 1952. I served out my remaining 3 year enlistment at Fort Lewis, WA, being discharged on April 16, 1954 in the grade of E-5, Staff Sergeant. I was frostbitten in my hands, and then later in my feet. Following the distribution of "Mickey Mouse" boots, practically all frostbitten feet came to an end. I later lost my eye sight and sent to a Receiving Station to be treated. About 2 - 3 weeks later, my sight returned and I was returned to my unit. Paper work to award me the Purple Heart was never processed and the medal was never awarded. Attempts to correct this have been unsuccessful due to the lost of my personnel records.
Keywords: Entered Korea via Inchon in fall of 1951. Was assigned later to an Infantry Company in the 1st or 2nd Battalion. Because of the fire in 1963 at the Personnel Records Center in St Louis, I have been unable to get a copy of my military records.
Entry: 46486
Subject: MSGT WYNN
Terry Pinkowski wrote on October 26, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: ODIN IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Am looking for any information on NSGT Merritt Wynn. Declared MIA 11-26-50 Declared dead 12-31-53. Information requested for sister and neice. They have heard nothing in 54 years. Sister is 88 yrs. old MSGT Wynn s wife has not been heard from since his MIA date. Belive he died as a POW. Remains not recovered to my knowledge. Please help me help this family in optaining any information about her missing brother.
Keywords: MSGT Merritt Leroy Wynn K Co 24th inf reg 25th inf div POW/MIA North Korea
Entry: 45919
Subject: INFORMATION ON SGT. CORNELIUS CHARLTON
Bob Gumbs wrote on September 21, 2004
City and State: NEW YORK NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for information on Sgt.Cornelius Charlton
for a book project.
Keywords:
Entry: 45799
Subject: COMRADES OF ELMORE EDWARDS
Raymond Edwards wrote on September 13, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Im attempting to find as much history on my grandafather and his actions during the Korean War, in the 24th Inf. Reg. Im a US Marine and the battle history of my family is ver yimportant to me. If their is anyone who can help me I would be EXTREMLY greatful. Thank you Semper Fidelis
Keywords: Little Casion, Porkchop Hill
Entry: 45583
Subject: PRISONERS OF WAR
Tom Ward wrote on September 2, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: KANSAS CITY MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am working on a book on African American Prisoners of War and would be interested in speaking with any POWs willing to share their stories with me. Please contact me at 816-501-4817 or via e-mail at tom.ward@rockhurst.edu
Keywords: African American POWs
Entry: 44824
Subject: LOOKING FOR KOREAN WAR VETERANS
Melinda Pash wrote on July 27, 2004
City and State: FAYETTEVILLE NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am a graduate student in history at the University of Tennessee. My dissertation topic is Korean War Veterans and focuses especially on what the veterans did when they returned home. I am looking for veterans willing to complete a survey or be interviewed about how they went to Korea and how the war shaped their ideas about things at home (Cold War, Civil Rights, the GI Bill, etc.) I would also be grateful for any stories you would be willing to share. Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 44713
Subject: 24TH INF.REGT 25 DIV.
Ernest Burks wrote on July 22, 2004
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City and State: VICKSBURG MS
Unit: HQ
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: serve from 46-to 1948 i e shima,okinawa,naka japan
Keywords: buffalo solder regt.
Entry: 44710
Subject: WAS WITH 24TH INF.REGT.1946 I E SHIMA, OKINAWA,JAPAN
Ernest Burks wrote on July 22, 2004
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City and State: VICKSBURG MS
Unit: HQ
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: "ANY BODY AROUND DURING THOSE TIMES"
Keywords: was with the 24th inf.reg.1946 on I E SHIMA,AND ON TO NAKA,JAPAN HOME OF THE WOLFHOUND,WAS DISCHARGED 1948 16216368RA
Entry: 44515
Subject: DID ANYONE KNOW FRED MARLOWE?
Diane Rumishek wrote on July 15, 2004
City and State: SCHAUMBURG IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Fred Marlowe would have been my uncle. My father was his youngest brother and he often talks about him. He died in Korea on July 12, 1950 and I thought if any living veterans remembered him it would be nice to hear what he was like etc.He was in the 21st Infantry Regiment,24th Infantry div.
Keywords:
Entry: 44135
Subject:
Freckless Gibbs wrote on June 29, 2004
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City and State: STATESVILLE NC
Unit: HEADQUARTERS - HEADQUARTERS CO. 3 BN 24TH INF RCT2
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 44134
Subject: OLD COMRADES
Freckless Gibbs wrote on June 29, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: STATESVILLE NC
Unit: HEADQUARTERS - HEADQUARTERS CO. 3 BN 24TH INF RCT2
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: IF ANYONE RECOGNIZES THESE NAMES PLEASE EMAIL ME. YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Keywords: CHARLES R. BLACKSHEAR aka DR. TOAD
WALTER and DANIEL HOLT
PAUL L. CHRISTIAN
DANIEL BROWN
JESSIE FERREL
STANLEY DIGGS
JOHN HENRY FOSTER
JAMES C. MOTEN
SHIRLEY JOHNSTON
Entry: 43987
Subject: SGT OR SSG JOHN WILLIAM MOSES
John Moses wrote on June 22, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: LOWELL MA
Unit: 743RD POCC
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Grandfather SGT (SSG) John Moses passed away recently. He didn't talk much of his time in Korea, but we had touched upon it a few times. My grandmother gave me his flag, and I wanted to know if anyone knew him during that time. I believe the years were 1952-1954(?) Anyway, I'm not sure how much help this will be. I only knew it was the 24th because of a plaque on the wall.
Thank you.
Keywords: Moses, 24th Infantry
Entry: 43353
Subject: HELPING A FRIEND LOCATE BUDDIE
Debbie Lillis wrote on May 30, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: BELLEVILLE IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Clarence Sale is looking for two buddies that he served with during the Korean war. The year would have been 1952 -1953. The would be 70 - 72. The most he can remember is there last names. Carson who was from the town of Blackstump, IL. and Jackson from Alabama. I know that this is not alot to go on, but any little bit if information would be wonderful. Thank you to all that served to keep our country free..
Entry: 42858
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY GOOD FRIEND GILBERT C MEEKS
Rudolph Dennis wrote on May 6, 2004
City and State: YUCAIPA CA
Unit: FOX CO. 24TH INF. REG
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I was always call Dennis, We were in Fort Hood Tex. in 1952-1953
Entry: 42775
Subject: DID ANYONE KNOW BENJAMIN PLATER? F CO MIA
Kirk Wright wrote on May 2, 2004
City and State: OXON HILL MD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MIA--April 16, 1951
Keywords:
Entry: 42463
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER. IN WAS IN THE 24TH DIV.19TH REGI. 3 BTN, CO. K
DiAnne Roberts wrote on April 20, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SIMPSONVILLE SC
Unit: 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Help me find my daddy's buddies! He would love to hear from all of you!
Keywords:
Entry: 41893
Subject: LOOKING FOR CARL RADCLIFF
Phyllis Brizendine wrote on March 21, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: ANTIOCH CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: would like to surprise his family with any info.
Keywords: looking for a carl radcliff that was killed in the war in the early 1900s, was probably a muscian or had talent
Entry: 41742
Subject: CORNELIUS CHARLTON
Ashley Charlton wrote on March 15, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SURPRISE AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Cornelius Charlton was in the Korean war. I know he is a part of my family I just don't know where he falls in at. I think he is a cousin. Anyway my family is from west Virginia. This is the same place he is from. Everybody who could have told me about him is deceased. if you know anything about his background I would really appreciate it if you would fill me in. Thank you so so much!
Keywords: korean war, the ship named after him is USNS CHARLTON T-AKR 314
Entry: 41235
Subject: EASY COMPANY 5TH RTC HILL 303 1950-1954
Euphemiano V. Gampon wrote on February 24, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: LAKEWOOD WA
Unit: 5TH RTC (EASY COMPANY)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am assisting a friend in finding fellow soldiers that were assigned to the 5th RTC (Easy Company) in the early 50's. He was involved in a battle ath Hill 303. Col Ward was his Battery Commaner He also remembers a Lt Jackson. A Back soldier who earned the a Silver and Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was also attached to the 24th or 25th Infantry Division. If anyone has any information please call (253) 278-1424 My name is SSG Roosevelt A. Wiggins JR. (253) 589-8825.
Keywords:
Entry: 40766
Subject: INFORMATION ON MY FATHER'S SERVICE
Dennis Overton wrote on February 11, 2004
City and State: DUMFRIES VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Upon my father's death the military records he kept so meticuosly have been scattered. I know that he served in the Pacific Theater, Korea and Viet-Nam. My father was also a member of the Montford Point Marines Association. He was a Gunnery Sergeant at the time of his retirement. I would love to hear from anyone familiar with his duty as a United States Marine. I believe his active service period was from 1942-1967, after his second tour of duty in Viet-Nam. I know that he was in Supplies and Logistics, and received a plauque from the Third Recon Staff upon his retirement.
Keywords:
Entry: 40720
Subject: ANY ONE REMEMBER HIM?
Victoria Talafuse wrote on February 9, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: VAN VLECK TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Does anyone Remember Louis Talafuse? Born, 1930 Served in Navy for 9 years during the Korean Conflict
Keywords: Does anyone Remember Louis Talafuse? Born, 1930 Served in Navy for 9 years during the Korean Conflict
Entry: 40287
Subject: HEAVY MORTAR CO. 24TH RCT 25TH DIV
Vance L. Austin JR. wrote on January 26, 2004
Deceased
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served in the 25th Div.24th Rct, Heavy mortar company between november 1950 and septenber 1951
Keywords: HEAVY MORTAR COMPANY 24TH RCT,25TH DIV
Entry: 40186
Subject: MSG JAMES B. WILLIAMS, SR.
James B. Williams JR. wrote on January 23, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: ATLANTA GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, James B. Williams, Sr. was a POW who died while captured. I was born in May, 1949 and his unit was sent to Korea about a year later. He won a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart while serving in Korea and I am very, very proud of him.
He and my mother wrote to each other almost everyday while he was on the frontlines---or at least as often as he could. On or about December 2, 1950 he was captured by the enemy and died about six months later---as far as we know. His last letter was sometime in January of 1951 written while in captivity and under duress. The letter was very brief and acknowledged that he was now a POW.
I hardly knew him and although I have pictures of he and I (as a baby), I never really got to know him. If the reader has any information about him or his time in Korea or the POW camps, I would love to hear from you at the e-mail address above.
Also, if anyone can tell me how to get his military records and a replacement Bronze Star and Purple Heart, I would really appreciate it
Jim Williams
jimmwill13@earthlink.net
Keywords: 24TH INFANTRY RGT 25 INF DIV
Entry: 39744
Subject: ANYONE KNOW COL. WILLIAMS?
Raymond T. Oskey wrote on January 5, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: GLADYS VA
Unit: DIV.HQ/ CO.
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
In about 1962 quite by accident I ran accross him at Fort Monroe, VA. He was a Maj. General at that time. I do not know if he advanced to higher rank. I would be interested in knowing if he is well and would like to contact him
Keywords: Col. Williams was Div. Supply Officer during mid 1952. I rotated back to USA. I think he took over command of 27 Inf. Regt.
Entry: 39388
Subject: CPL TED C.YOUNG
Thomas Young wrote on December 23, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: CANTON OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, CPL Ted C. Young, a member of Co. I 24th Infantry Regiment 25th Division passed away
after a long illness at age 73. I am very proud
of my father and the service he did for our country.
Thomas J. Young
Keywords: Co I 24th Infantry Regiment 25th Division, Korea