279th Infantry Regiment

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DENISE ERICKSSON wrote on July 15, 2025

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City and State: FLANDERS NJ

Unit: 279TH

Service or Relationship: KOREAN 50 -52

Comments: My father was Fabian George Ericksson, I have is book, placate and jackets, cards, photos of when he was there in Korea. I know he attended one of the reunions that was held back in the 90's. He passed away in 2017, and he filled me in on all the things that happened to him there and when he returned back.
The last trench wars.

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DENISE ERICKSSON wrote on July 12, 2025

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City and State: FLANDERS NJ

Unit: 279TH

Service or Relationship: KOREAN 50 -52

Comments: My father was Fabian George Ericksson, I have is book, placate and jackets, cards, photos of when he was there in Korea. I know he attended one of the reunions that was held back in the 90's. He passed away in 2017, and he filled me in on all the things that happened to him there and when he returned back.
The last trench wars.

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TARALYN COOK wrote on May 26, 2025

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City and State: SEDALIA MO

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Comments: My grandfather served during the Korean War, he started out Co A 90th recon Bn 6th armed div at fort leonard wood, mo. Then went on to Co D 279th infantry reg at camp Polk, LA. I know he left new Orleans on March 31, 1951 and arrived in otaru japan April 27, 1951. From there he landed in Inchon korea on December 28, 1951 and was in Korea until end of july 1952. None of the official papers I received said what battles if any he was in. I may not be looking in the correct locations or Contacted the correct people. I have his medals and badges. Korean service medal w/1 bz camp star, combat infantry badge, occupation medal(japan) 1 O/S Bar. If anyone has info on where the men fought battles or were camped or anything while they were over there i would be so grateful for any info.

Keywords: 279th infantry D company apo 86, thunderbirds

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John Murphy wrote on February 9, 2025

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City and State: TX

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Comments: My father was Col. Preston J.C. Murphy, CO 279th Regiment during the Korean War. He
also served at CO of 179th Regiment during WW2. He passed away in 1983 and like
others who served and was in combat seldom spoke of his war experiences, especially in
Korea. Any information about his service etc would be appreciated.

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Lauren Granberg wrote on January 7, 2024

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City and State: STATEN ISLAND NY

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Comments: My grandfather Christian John Jensen also known as Red Jensen or Sonny Jensen was a Staff Sergeant of 279th Infantry, 45th Division - 1st Battalion, Company C. He didn’t like to talk about his time in Korea so it wasn’t brought up much. Even my mother said she had only spoke to him a handful of times regarding it. She remembers he told her that one night during battle on a hill the enemy shined floodlights on them. I was wondering if anyone had any specific details as to what battle this was. I would love to know the battles he fought in and where they were located to honor him and his time in the service fighting for our country. Thank you & I hope to hear from someone. God bless you all, especially to those who served for our nation in war.

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Richard Smith wrote on June 6, 2023

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Comments: My father was in the 45th Infantry Division 279th Infantry Regiment Service Company, Korea 1951 and 1952. He talked little about it before he passed many years ago. He may have been a member of a platoon in February and March of 1952 known as the "279th Regiment Raider Platoon" informally called "Stevens' Raiders".
I'm hoping to find a little history surrounding that.

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cindi petrillo wrote on March 31, 2023

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City and State: NEW CUMBERLAND PA

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Comments: My dad never spoke of his service during the korean war, he didn't even save his
uniform or any of his medals. He died in 2002. I recently found his service papers
though and in them gave all the information about when he was there and his rank.

He was in the 1745th Co. A 279th INF Regt. I think he was in Korea during 1951 for 9
months. Like everyone else, he got the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations
Service Medal.

He also got 2 bronze stars with the Korean Service Medal. I never knew any of this
and was wondering where I could find out what the bronze stars were for. I know he
was a sharpshooter during the war and he did mention that he saw combat several
times. But beyond that he never talked about it and we were instructed not to ask him
either by our mother.

Just wanted to find more info on this, where the regiment or Co. battled etc... My
nephew is traveling for work to South Korea in May for 15 weeks and I'd like to give
him specifics on where his grandfather fought. any help is appreciated!

Cindi

Keywords: bronze stars, 1745th co A, Korean war 279th Inf, regt korea

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JB Wiles wrote on December 7, 2021

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Comments: Working at DPAA would like to know if anyone knows where he Aid Station for the 279th Infantry Regiment was located on 24 January 2952.

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Mike Bauer wrote on November 8, 2021

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City and State: POTTSTOWN PA

Unit: 45TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: 279th Inf Regt

Comments: Hi All,
I am the grandson of Victor Robert Bauer. I am looking for information, history, or timeline of my grandfathers service in the 279th/45th Infantry Division. He won't say much about it all, still alive at 90, so I'm hoping to have some luck here. Any information on his divisions involvement would be much great. He was injured July 9th 1953.

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Linda Christopher wrote on October 30, 2021

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City and State: IL

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Comments: My dear father (Leonard Dzielski) was a US Army Sergeant in Company G of the 279th Infantry during the Korean War. He just turned 92! Sadly, we don't have any pictures of him in uniform. Any information or direction as to how we could locate a picture of him and perhaps his company would be sincerely appreciated

Thank you
Linda Christopher ( Dzielski)

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Jeffrey Rapp wrote on October 2, 2021

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City and State: BELLFLOWER IL

Unit: COMPANY M 279TH REGT 45 DIVISION

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Comments: Found a beautiful picture of my dad's company and was just wondering if anyone was still alive that served thank you

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Whitney Salyer wrote on July 16, 2021

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City and State: CA

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Comments: Hi--
I am looking for anyone that may have known my grandfather, Lamar Morris, who served in the 279th INF, Company G & I, 2nd BT during 1952-1954. Went through training at Fort Campbell. I've only heard a few stories and his memory is not what it used to be, but here is what I know--

Was one of the biggest men in his company (over 6'3!), born and raised a farm boy in Alabama. I believe he served as a BAR man at one time.

He hated guard duty at night! Too many things running through his mind in the dark.

He was engaged in some kind of hand-to-hand combat when there was a surprise attack on a supply truck, I believe (details may be wrong).

He later became a jeep driver/chauffeur for a high-ranking officer (possibly a General?) not long before being discharged and hit a landmine. He and the officer were some of the only ones to survive.

He is 90 and still kicking and I would love to read him some memories, as well as just being able to get to know him before he was my "grandaddy." He will always be the greatest man I have ever known, and after hearing him say "I wouldn't trade a million dollars for it, but I'd never do it again," last night after telling me some stories for the first time I wanted to learn more.

Keywords: BAR man, 279th, Company G, Company I, Jeep driver, landmine, hand-to-hand, Fort Campbell, Alabama

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Kathy Kalchik wrote on May 28, 2021

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City and State: NORTHPORT MI

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Comments: Wondering if anyone has information about my uncle, Eugene A Kropp. He was killed on September 22,1952.

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emil sherman wrote on March 17, 2021

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City and State: PRESTON ID

Unit: HQ, 3RD BN, 379TH INFO REGT, 45TH DIV

Service or Relationship: us army

Comments: My great father in law is still alive and kicking in preston idaho. He can be contacted at my email or phone. He had a stroke a year ago but has survived and is still celebrating life.

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Dan Gates wrote on September 29, 2020

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Comments: The Freedom Museum in Manassas, Va honors county residents who died while serving their country. Lt Col Eli "Tim" Howard served with the Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 279th Infantry in Korea as a new Lieutenant from Jan 52 to Nov 52. I'm trying to find any information on his service while in Korea.

Lt Col Howard was KIA in Vietnam in Aug 1969.

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Bonnie Fraser wrote on September 5, 2020

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City and State: MA

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Comments: My Uncle, William Russell Fraser died in Korea before my birth. His death weighed heavy on my father, William Alexander Fraser Jr. Would love to hear about him and bonus would be a picture.

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Irvin (Pete) Hankel wrote on April 12, 2020

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City and State: IN

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Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my brother Msgt Irvin Hankel, went by Pete
45th division. 2

Keywords: Punch bowl Korea Killed Dec.9,1952

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Sara Bondar wrote on February 14, 2020

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Comments: A few family members visited Jewish cemetary in Havana, Cuba last week. We visited our grandfathers grave. At cemetary there was a grave for Isaac Bondar, who was in this division. Our family would like to know if we may be related to him, as we have same last name. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Tim Gardner wrote on November 11, 2019

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City and State: WORCESTER MA

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Comments: Greetings,
My father, Richard Gardner was in the 279th Infantry Regiment, 45 Division. He was in a heavy tank battalion, and was wounded in Chorwon Korea March 19, 1952. He spent a lot of time (months) in Japan recovering from his wounds. While most of the division hailed from Oklahoma per my understanding, he is from Massachusetts, and I wanted to let people know he's still alive. He's 91 years of age, but with some was disability (if you call him on the phone, he can't hear).

Keywords: 45th Division 279th infantry Regiment, Massachusetts, wounded, disabled, but still alive and kicking

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Lacy Upchurch wrote on November 9, 2019

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Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers my grandfather, Thomas “Pete” Wright. He passed away from cancer several years ago. He rarely talked about his experiences and I’d love to hear more about him. He served in the Army as a medic during the Korean War. His discharge papers say he was in medical company 279th INF REGT. I think I he was in Korea in 1953-54. Please let me know! Thank you.

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Mindy Floyd wrote on October 26, 2019

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Comments: I wanted to know if anyone on this website remembers my dad Marvin L Simpson. He went to a reunion once in Oklahoma probably in the 90s. He’s been gone seven years but was just wondering if there was anyone that was in his infantry group in 1951. He was from Wichita Kansas. Thank you

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Carol Austin wrote on July 21, 2019

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City and State: WA

Unit: C COMPANY

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Comments: Am looking for any information about my great uncle PFC Ernie Nitsche. He was killed in action on 7/8/1953 in the Punchbowl.

Thank you

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Tina LaDuke wrote on June 12, 2019

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City and State: MORRISONVILLE NY

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Comments: Looking for a photo of Donald Edward Provost from Plattsburgh, New York. Served Sgt. Co. A 279 Infantry Korea PN, Purple Heart Recipient. Born April 20, 1931 - July 22, 1958. Thanks.

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Jodie Toohey wrote on April 25, 2019

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Comments: I’m looking to see if anyone happens to have known and remembers my grandfather, James Foley, Sr. He was a POW in the Korean War in Camp 5. He died several years ago, and for personal reasons, I’ve recently begun to try to find out more information. He never talked about it at all or about much of anything else, anyway. :) Thanks in advance for your help!

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Emily Schilling wrote on October 29, 2018

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City and State: FREDONIA WI

Unit: 279TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 45TH INFANTRY DIVIS

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Comments: I am searching for anyone who may have known or served with my grandfather Allen
Schilling. He passed away in 1990 before i was born.. I did recently send away for
his records but not receive much info besides his discharge papers. He served in
the 279th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division from October 1950-
September 1952. He did also receive a purple heart during his service. Not much
info is known of his time in the service, because he never talked about it with his
children/family. Any information can really help me. Thank you

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Janice Cole wrote on February 27, 2018

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City and State: WEAVERVILLE NC

Unit: 279 INFANTRY REGIMENT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Recently married into a family where my husband's great grandpa had a twin brother OTTO A AMMONS. He was in 279th Infantry Regiment | co3 bn 45th Infantry Div, army. in North Korea. He was listed as KIA or MIA on March 20, 1952 and they told his family they don't know what really happened to him and his body was not found. They did a funeral and headstone in Mars Hill NC, but are still unsure of what happened. My husband's great grampa is doing horrible in health and not expected to be around much longer and the one thing he talks about most is the army plaque of his brother and wishing he knew what happened to him. If anyone knows him, or knows OF him by way of serving with him, records, or family of veterans, pictures. PLEASE contact me. jjmather4@yahoo.com. I'm writing this in 2018, so my contact info is up to date.

Keywords: OTTO Ammons, 279th infantry regiment, 4th infantry, korea, kia, Mia

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Michelle Palmeri wrote on December 29, 2016

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City and State: CT

Unit: COMPANY I, 279TH INFANTRY, 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for any information, pictures, or stories about my Grandfather, PVT E-2 Anthony Magale, from Brooklyn, NY. He was wounded on December 26, 1942 in Korea. The paperwork received did not specify where in Korea he was wounded, only that it was unknown location. He entered military service in 1951 or 1952.

Please email mlpinct9@gmail.com

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Jim Hammer wrote on October 31, 2016

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City and State: EFFINGHAM IL

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Comments: Looking for information on my great uncle Warren Soltwedel. All I know is that he served in the U.S. Army during Korea. His tombstone reads SFC Co. L 297th Infantry Korea. I have not found anything on a 297th Infantry in Korea so I am assuming that it should be 279th. He passed away in an automobile accident in 1966 and his widow remarried and has since passed. Just looking to see if I am headed in the right direction

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Robbin Lynn wrote on October 21, 2016

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City and State: ROSCOMMON MI

Unit: KOREAN WAR

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for some information on my late Father . Who passed away June 15-1994. His Name is Ernest Dale Young. Born October 1-1931
He served in the Korean War . He Entered July 1952 Detroit Mich. And served to May 1954 he was discharged from Fort Sheridan. Illinois . He was in the PVC Company 279th Inf 86. His Major Course in the Service was Field Wierman.

Keywords: Nickname was Jiggs

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Robert Bauer wrote on August 26, 2016

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Unit: 4-31ST INFANTRY 10TH MOUNTAIN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Hi All,
I have some sad news to report. My grandfather served with HQ 279th during Korea in 1952. His name is Raymond DeMarco and is not doing well. He has been admitted to hospice and doesn't have much longer I believe. If anyone would like to visit him or attend the funeral when the time comes, he currently resides in Port Charlotte, FL. He suffered a stroke recently and can no longer speak. He also has no use of the entire left side of his body. He is too weak to eat and has a feeding tube and his organs are slowly shutting down. I don't know too much about his service to help out, but what I do have is the following: He has a Korea service medal with bronze star and an occupation of Japan medal, and I was told he was a full bird Colonel. Thanks for your time and any support that is provided.

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Gene W. Dennis wrote on May 12, 2016

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City and State: CLEBURNE TX

Unit: 279TH INFANTRY UNIT L 3BN

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Hello my name is Ella Carter and I visit a nursing home in Cleburne Texas where I have met Mr. Gene Dennis. Mr. Dennis has fought for our country in 3 wars World War I, Korean War, and in Viet Nam. He showed me an a 2014 Guidon Newsletter and his name was on the list of people that they were wondering what had happened to them. He told me he would just liked to talk with someone who could relate to what it was like during those times. If nothing else he wished he could be put on some kind of mailing list. He said in I believe 1952, I could have the date wrong but he was in a picture of Stars and Stripes he was sliding down a snow covered hill. That was when he recieved his Purple Heart, he sure wishes he could get a copy of that. The address is his and the phone number mine. Thank you hopefully there is something you can do.

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Betty Walker wrote on March 17, 2016

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City and State: MESA AZ

Unit: 27 INF REG. 3RD BATTLION ASSIGNED TO CO. C

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: My husband Warren D Walker fought in Korea 1950-1952. He was there 1 yr and 6months
He is deceased. I'm am applying for benefits and i need to find where his unit was.
Betty Walker
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Matthew Robertson wrote on January 14, 2016

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City and State: NEWARK DE

Unit: 1ST BATTALION 279TH INFANTRY 45TH DIVISION CO. D

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello Im trying to find more info about my Grandfather Staff Sergeant Harry M. Robertson Aka Red. All he has told me is that he had a few friends one was a Medic From Ca and there was another Guy From Jersey City New Jersey. I do not remember there names. He was telling me a story and that he was out one night and his friend and him got lost and was going the wrong way and that there was a guy they never got there name and told them to turn around and to go in the other direction to there company. And told me that guy saved there life and he never got too thank him.. So for who ever you are I say thank you for him....

Keywords: Pork chop Hill, Bally, Red

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Jack Bodman wrote on October 4, 2015

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

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Comments: My uncle, SFC Stanley (Stan) Edwards, was in Co. A, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. Im trying to get information about his time in Korea as he was very quiet about talking about it with anyone, even my father who was a survivor of Iwo Jima. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2004 before I had a chance to see if he would open up to me, a fellow vet. As with many other vets, his records were destroyed in the fire in St. Louis and as such Im having some difficulties in reconstructing his records.
Ive been told that his unit was activated in July, 1950, sent to Camp Polk (now Ft. Polk), LA in November, 1950, arrived in Hokkaido, Japan in April, 1951, landed in Korea in late December, 1951 and that he returned home around July, 1952.
Im most interested in finding out about his experiences, the men he served with, the battles/engagements he was in, his platoon, etc. Ive been told that he was awarded the Bronze Star for actions in Korea, however, with the loss of his records, I dont know why. Any information is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Jack Bodman, Captain, USAR (ret)

Keywords: Co A, 279th Inf Regiment, 45th Inf Div

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Paul Schifano wrote on June 3, 2015

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City and State: CAMPBELL CA

Unit: 279TH INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Regarding Entry:43856 : Wayne Inverson wrote on June 17, 2004; You wrote that you are searching information about Lt. Edward Ednie of the 2nd Batallion of the 279th infantry who was killed in a minefield at Christmas Hill on July 16,1953. Thank you for writing about this incident; because, after all these years I never knew exactly what happened to him. All I knew was that someone stepped on a mine back there so we're going back. I passed the word to the others in front about using caution for mines going back. We were widely spaced when we walked through that area which was customary on the front line so I wasn't close to him when
that happened. I don't recall much more than that, but I'm sure he must have been that person.
Proud to have served with him. Paul paul999888@aol.com

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Taralyn Cook wrote on June 7, 2014

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Unit: CO D 279

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I have written on here before about my grandpa, however, before I had sent off for his records and was told they were destroyed in a fire. I sent off for them again the second time with more information I had received from a gentleman on here and got some of them!! I know he was a munitions handler and then later a radio operator. I know he was inducted into the army on 13
Oct 1950, he went from Japan to Korea and landed in Korea at Inchon on 28 Dec 1951 and left 30 July 1952. He landed back in the states on 8 Aug 1952. I have so much more info than I did before but I still don't know if they were in any battles over there, where those may have been, or anything that happened while there. If anyone has any information on that I would be so grateful to hear of any of it.

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Sean O'Mara wrote on March 30, 2014

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Unit: 279TH REG. OF THE 45TH DIVISION KOREAN WAR

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather Robert Papineau served in Korea with the 279th from 1952-1953. He was a bronze star reciepant, yet never discussed his service over in Korea. If anybody has any info or served with him I am very interested. Both him and his identical twin brother served. Thank you.

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Kevin Culwell wrote on February 12, 2014

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Comments: Hello there,

I'm a US History teacher and started at WW II lesson recently. One of my students brought in his grandfathers old material (pictures, newspapers, and currency). I guess he must have served in the Korean War as well because there are a few Korean dollars in the stash. On one of them the front side is encrypted with Sunday July 1952, Combated on the Goland po. On the back Combat is war in Golang po is hand written along with the message (excuse the racial inference) this was collected from that dead gooks on the fields at Battle of Golang po; CHO. BC. I tried researching this battle or anything like it but come up with nothing. I was hoping to gain some insight. Thanks.

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Van Jones wrote on December 16, 2013

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Comments: Looking for communications personnel.

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Jamie Sylvester wrote on December 11, 2013

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Comments: Hi all,

I am looking for any information about my Grandfather's service during the Korean War between the years 1950-1953. He served in the Unit CO L, 279 Infantry Regiment and the Famous 45th Division. He was from Oklahoma. I know that he was in Camp Polk for a period of time around 1950-51.

Thanks!
J. Sylvester

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Ada Soto wrote on September 30, 2013

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Comments: Looking to see if anyone remembers my dad Francisco
Soto who
served with the Thunderbird Oklahoma 45th
Infantry,279th RCT ,
Company B and D. He did 81mm mortar in Korean War.

Keywords: Yally,Robertson also known as Red,James Jim West
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Mark A. Scott wrote on September 16, 2013

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City and State: WATAUGA TN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am seeking information concerning my father SFC Roy D.
Scott. He passed away on 09/02/2013 in the VA Madical Center
in Johnson City, Tennessee. He spoke very little of the war
and we hardly know anything about his service. I am
interedsted in knowing where he was in Korea and what battles
he fought in. I believe that he was in the Chorwon Valley
during the winter or 1951-1952.

Keywords: Chorwon Valley, Iron Triangle, Kenneth Beardsley, Joe Ross,
John Whiting, Donald Reddick, Lt. Mackey, April 4, 1952

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Ron Romanowicz wrote on July 20, 2013

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City and State: KATONAH NY

Unit: COMPANY C, 27TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: PMC alumni are seeking information about Lt Don E Olmstead who
was KIA 11/27/52 Our information is that he was killed during a
night patrol.

Keywords: KIA 11/27/52
C Company Commander
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Carmelo Tanteri wrote on July 19, 2013

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City and State: BETHPAGE NY

Unit: 279 HEAVY MORTAR 45 INFANTRY DIVISION OKLAHIMA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Gene Allen wrote on January 26, 2013

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City and State: MENTOR OH

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: He was a field wireman in (HQ Co.??) of the 279th
Infantry Regiment and saw action in some battles for
Old Baldy and Heartbreak Ridge. Am attempting to find
if these were Unit Citations or perhaps for personal
acts of valor. Will appreciate any information you
can offer. If you have or know where any information
can be found please contact me
Thank you.
Gene E. Allen

Keywords: My cousin Matthew F. Comstock passed away January
16,2013. During his funeral service it was pointed
out that he had received two Bronze Stars for his
service in Korea circa 1953.

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Taralyn Cook wrote on November 20, 2012

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City and State: SEDALIA MO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for information on my grandfather, Carl
Jack Dennis. He was from Missouri and served in Korea.
He was in the 45th division, 1st battalion, 279 infantry.
He passed away when I was 11 and he never told anyone
in the family about his military time and I didn't have
time to ask. I filled out the form 80 but his records
were destroyed in a fire in St. Louis. I have no other
information to go on and don't know what to do to find
out more. I do have all of his medals from his uniform.
I am hoping anyone with information can email
me as soon as possible. I would appreciate any
information anyone can give me.
Thank you!

Keywords: 45th Div, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry

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Barbara Gemmell wrote on June 14, 2012

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City and State: ROSWELL GA

Unit: K CO 3 BN 279 INF RGT 45 INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for stories, photos, anything about my cousin
Gerald (Jerry) Mitten. He was KIA 6-11-1952 during
Operation Counter from what I have found. I would love to
hear from anyone with any knowledge of his last days. I
was only 3 when he died and would like to know more about
him.
Thank you all for your service and sacrifice. We are the
Land of the Free.....Because of the Brave. - Barbara

Keywords: Gerald (Jerry) Mitten, KIA, Operation Counter, Pork Chop
Hill, Agok, Chorwan, 6-11-1952, June 1952,K CO 3 BN 279
INF RGT 45 INF DIV,

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Cynthia Cuevas wrote on March 15, 2012

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City and State: ALHAMBRA CA

Unit: CO. B 279TH REGIMENT 45TH INFANTRY DIV. KOREA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: MY DAD, SGT. JOSE C. CRUZ WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH
WITH MEN HE SERVED WITH IN KOREA, JOQUIN PEREZ OF SAN
JOQUIN VALLEY, JOHN SACRAMENTO OF HAWAII, LT.
DAVENPORT, LT. ROSE OR ANYONE WHO SERVED IN HIS UNIT.
PLEASE E-MAIL OR CALL OUR HOME. 626 576-4197 MY DAD
IS FROM GUAM AND IS NOW LIVING HERE IN CALIFORNIA.
THANK YOU HIS DAUGHTER, CYNTHIA

Keywords: JOQUIN PEREZ OF SAN JOQUIN VALLEY,JOHN SACRAMENTO OF
HAWAII

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Cynthia Cuevas wrote on March 11, 2012

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City and State: ALHAMBRA CA

Unit: CO.B 279TH REGIMENT 45TH INFANTRY THUNDERBIRDS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I'M WRITING ON BEHALF OF MY DAD, HE WILL BE 80 THIS
YEAR. HE REMEMBERS SOME NAMES OF THE MEN HE SERVED
WITH IN KOREA. HE STILL HAS SHRAPNEL IN HIS ARM HE
WAS HIT AT SANDBAG HILL WAS BURIED ALIVE UNDER
SANDBAGS HE WAS DUG OUT HE WAS WOUNDED WITH SHRAPNEL
OTHER INJURIES, THE ASST. GUNNER LOST HIS LEG. HIS
NAME IS LI JONG HO. MY DAD WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM
ANYONE HE SERVED WITH, LT. ROSS, LT. DAVANPORT,
ANYONE IN THE SQUAD. MY DAD TELLS US OF THE
UNBEARABLE CONDITIONS THEY HAD TO ENDUR. HES VERY
PROUD TO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMY, HE IS OUR HERO HE
IS SGT. JOSE C. CRUZ .

Keywords: SANDBAG HILL,PORKCHOP HILL, LI JONG HO, HILL 845

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Aaron Young wrote on February 7, 2012

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am just trying to find out any information on my
Grandpa that I just found out about. Thanks for any
help or information you can share.

Keywords: KIA 6/9/1952

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