Entry: 59960
Subject: WIA DEC 24 1952 ON HILL 854
Joseph Horton wrote on February 8, 2007
City and State: BAY SHORE NY
Unit: CO A 279TH ID 2ND SQUARD
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: as no medical records found--need confirm from someone who was there to verify i was wounded. received purple heart medal and have special orders to verify. i was taking by ambulance with guy tiso back to mash unit. i had back wounds like buckshot and my left eyelid was slit inhalf. my eye was bandaged. the doctors looked at me and gave me a few shots and sent me back.
Keywords: wia on 12/24/52 along with guy tiso,lynn gentry,anthony drury and a katusa named kim who was kia. ray o neil was not wounded but was also inside bunker when motars hit.
Entry: 59914
Subject: 279 INF RGT 45 INF DIV
Lorne Counts wrote on February 4, 2007
City and State: TUSCUMBIA AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE SERVED WITH MY UNCLE SGT. GEORGE WILLIAM COUNTS OF ALABAMA. I UNDERSTAND HE WAS A MEDIC. HE DIED IN NORTH KOREA, ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS.
Keywords:
Entry: 59878
Subject: 2007 REUNION; COMPANY L, 279TH REGIMENT, 45TH DIVISION
Paul Elkins wrote on February 1, 2007
City and State: LOS ALAMOS NM
Unit: COMPANY L, 279TH INFANTRY, 45TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 2007 company L reunion in Laughlin, NV, 10/1/2007 to 10/4/2007. Contact Paul Elkins for more information.
Keywords: Old Baldy, T-Bone, Heartbreak Ridge, Christmas Hill and others.
Entry: 57727
Subject: L CO, 279TH INF REG, 45 DIV, ALBERT BELLAVANCE
Michael Bellavance wrote on June 20, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: SUFFOLK VA
Unit: USMC
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father, Albert Bellavance of Vermont from 53-54, L Co, 279th Inf Reg, 45 Div, battle of Old Baldy
Keywords: Old Baldy
Entry: 57697
Subject: HDQ IN 1953
Jose Padilla wrote on June 18, 2006
City and State:
Unit: HDQ
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I'm looking for people that were stationed at HQ from March 1953 to October 1953.
I was a radio operater at Headquarters.
If anyone recognizes my name, please e-mail me.
Keywords: Old baldy HDQ, Cecil McPherson
Entry: 57602
Subject: INFO ON CPL. ZIGGY PIERZANOWSKI CO. L 279 INF. 45 DIV.
Keith Pierzanowski wrote on June 10, 2006
City and State: TERRYVILLE CT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am the nephew of Cpl. Ziggy Pierzanowski. I am looking for info about my uncle. He was killed in Korea on 4/22/52. If anyone served with him or has any info I would appreciate hearing from you!
Keywords: Co. L 279th Infantry 45th div.
Entry: 57276
Subject: LIONEL MOYES SERVICE
Debbie Bailey (Moyes) wrote on May 22, 2006
City and State: BALLWIN MO
Unit: 279TH INF REG, 45TH INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my father, Lionel Moyes. I have a copy of his service record; and with the help of a friend, have figured out he was in the 279th Inf Reg, 45th Inf Div, Company H. He served two tours in Korea; and a total of more than 17 months on foreign land (I believe he was in Japan as well as one of the medals listed is OC MED (JAP)). His service dates were from Oct 24, 1950 to 17 Oct 1952.
I also have a picture of one of his fellow servicemen/friends. It appears it be on a base somewhere. They are standing next to 30 cal. machine guns.
Please contact me if you knew my father.
Keywords: Lionel Moyes Company H 1950-1952
Entry: 56944
Subject: INFO ON HOWARD F PRIESTER
Howard Priester JR. wrote on May 2, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 279TH IR
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am seeking info regarding my dad's time in Korea. he was wounded on 6-22-52, not sure which battle or location though. He never talked much about his time there. I'm trying to contact someone who would know the cirucmstances surrounding the incident. He was finally awarded his Purple Heart a couple years before he passed in May of 1995.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 56435
Subject: 279, 1ST BATALLION, A CO., 1ST PLATOON
Stan Denman wrote on March 29, 2006
City and State: BRYANT AR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father and I would like to hear from anybody who served in Korea
with my father, Robert (Bob) G. Denman. My dad is healthy and plays
golf almost daily. He does not have a computer but you can email me.
Bob was at Baldy, Pork Chop Hill, Outpost Egg (but I can't find any info
about Outpost Egg).
Keywords: 45th ID, 279th regiment, 1st batallion, A Co., 1st platoon
Entry: 56384
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
Bob Gunther wrote on March 25, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: HEAVY MORTER CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: SERVED FROM APRIL 53 TO JUNE 54
Keywords: CHRISTMUS HILL SAND BAG CASTLE M1 RIDGE
Entry: 55910
Subject: 279TH REGIMENT, 1ST BTN, CO D
Ron Moser wrote on February 22, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: TULSA OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to contact anyone who knew my father, Staff Sergeant Clinton Lewis Moser, when he was stationed at Camp Polk LA, Camp Chitose Japan, or Korea (Section Sgt - 1st Section Recoiless Rifle Pltn from 12-27-1951 to 02-08-1952), on the front lines at Chorwan Valley. He served from 03-14-1948 to 03-21-1952. Graduated from Drumright High School OK. Lived in Yale OK. I have photographs he took of SGT Bill Bruce, Ray Seals, SGT George Butler, SFC Micky Cayla (Caylen), Jack Gordon, Joe Cantrell, SGT Thomas, SFC Green, PFC Herbert, PFC Herring, PFC Manco, CPL Jimmie Presley, CPL Benskin.
Keywords: USS Manifee, Dog Company, Camp Chitose, Chorwan Valley, Hokkaido bear hunt, Bedcheck Charlie, recoilless rifle
Entry: 55759
Subject: 45TH INFANTRY DIV. PVT. IJELLAN 'JELL' AKERS
Amos Akers II wrote on February 16, 2006
City and State: MANASSAS VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad, Ijellan "Jell" Akers, rarely talked about his service in Korea while I was growing up. It was not until a couple of years ago that he started mentioning much about the war to me. I know that Dad left his home in Floyd County, Kentucky for the Army. He was assigned to the 45th ID, 279th Regiment of the Oklahoma National Guard, and I believe that he served in a mortar platoon. Dad was at Heartbreak Ridge in the winter, I believe of 1952. While at Heartbreak Ridge, he was wounded in action from enemy gunfire and later awarded the Purple Heart.
In the past, my dad mentioned there was a little Korean boy that his unit pretty much adopted while at Heartbreak Ridge. Dad mentioned that he and the others nicknamed the boy Jimmy. From his descriptions, "Jimmy" would have been between 6 and 10 years old.
After recovering from his wounds, Dad was later shipped to Fort Knox, Kentucky where he finished out his service with a Military Police unit.
I would like to get more information on the 279ths operations at Heartbreak Ridge during the winter and possibly hear from those who may have served with my dad Pvt. Ijellan "Jell" Akers.
Thank you all for your service and sacrifices.
Sincerely,
Amos Akers
Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Old Baldy, Jell Akers, WIA, Kentucky
Entry: 55754
Subject: GRANDSON LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
Brian Anglin wrote on February 15, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAPULPA OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for information on my Grandfathers time in Korea. Looking for any information. Want to know for myself and for his greatgrandson and granddaughter.
Keywords: 45th 279th Anglin, Richard W.
Entry: 54583
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON
Melissa DeJong wrote on December 11, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for information on my grandfather's time spent in Korea. His name is Richard "Dick" Reilly from SD. He joined the 279th-45th div. (Thunderbirds) in Hokaido, Japan and made the landing at Inchon. That is all I know. He never spoke of his experience, even to my grandmother. He passed away in 2001 from lymphoma, and I am just trying to peice together some events. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Keywords: Thunderbirds, Hokaido Japan
Entry: 54432
Subject: LOOKING FOR BEATTY FROM THE 279 M45 DIVISION
Albert Demore wrote on December 1, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: PALMYRA NJ
Unit: DIVISION HG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: drop me a line
Keywords:
Entry: 53845
Subject: CPL MARTIN D. WYNALDA, KIA 22 JULY 1953
Jeff Lopau wrote on October 30, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Martin was a first cousin of mine, I was born almost 10 years after his death. I'm interested in finding out more about him because I'm a soldier now and have been for 24 years. I have served twice in South Korea, and have always wondered about the circumstances of his death and where it happenend.
Part of this has been answered for me. I found out what division and regiment Martin was in on the Americacn Battle Monuments Commision website, and I have a copy of Corporal Campana's letter to my aunt dated 17 August 1953. Corporal Campana's heartfelt letter of condolence to my aunt showed me that he was a true friend of my cousin. Here is that letter, word for word.
August 17, '53
Dear Mrs Wynalda,
Realizing your great sorrow which you have recently sustained in the loss of your son, I wish to send my sincerest condolences.
I beg your forgiveness if I am stirring unpleasant memories. But I am sure you would appreciate knowing the circumstances under which your son so unfortunately met his death.
As we were members of the same squad I cannot help but join with you in realizing his loss.
Our position was on a ridge called: Kim Il Sung. We had been there for about five days. The enemy was throwing in mortar and artillery fire every day.
Our Command Post was located approximately up the middle of the hill. Martin, plus five other men, including our Lieutenant, the platoon leader, were in the Command Post and were talking. A round came in and unfortunately scattered fragments all through the Command Post. All of the men had to be treated.
Martin was one of the more seriously injured. Though treated immediately, and carried out without the slightest hesitation, he succumbed in route.
Again I pray your forgiveness. But I could not do a friend justice if I failed such a duty.
Please feel free to write anytime you wish.
Yours very sincerely, Cpl. Anthony Campana.
Both of Martins parents are long dead, another uncle of mine hase kept this letter for many years. I am ever grateful to Corporal Campana for this letter. Martin is buried in Enumclaw, Washington.
Questions I still have. Has anyone served with these two soldiers? What company were they in? Where is Kim Il Sung Ridge? Also one very general question. I know that Martin was an Infantryman, but what Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)was 01745?
Any answers are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your service to our great country.
SFC Jeffery B. Lopau, Co. 1/112 AR, Texas Military Forces
Keywords: Corporal Anthony Campana, Kim Il Sung Ridge
Entry: 52689
Subject: H COMPANY 45TH DIVISION, 279 REGIMENT
Sheldon Claycomb wrote on August 17, 2005
City and State: OSTERBURG PA
Unit: H COMPANY 45TH DIVISION 279 REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for friends for my father Sheldon Claycomb served in Korea in 1953
Keywords: James Cook, Company H, Heavy Weapons
Entry: 52604
Subject: CAMP CHITOSE; CARVED BEAR SOUVENIR
Victor Call wrote on August 13, 2005
City and State: EVINSTON FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I seek information about carved wooden bear souvenirs from Hokkaido. A bear in my collection bears the inscriptions "LOUIS J. GIACOBBE" and "CAMP CHITOSE HOKKAIDO JAPAN". I am interested in establishing the date this bear was carved and in finding information about the service record of LOUIS GIACOBBE. I also seek information about whether sending such souvenir carvings home during the war was popular among our servicemen. I know of two examples of these inscribed carvings, and want to discover other examples.
I believe many Korean War soldiers brought/sent home these souvenirs carved by the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido during their stay in Japan. A number of these carvings depict a roaring bear with a colored banner draped over the bear's back. The banner bears the name of a particular soldier, the camp he was stationed in, the name of the island (Hokkaido), or other information particular to the serviceman and/or his company/regiment.
Please send any information to:
hernesheir@gmail.com
Thanks so much! - Vic Call
Keywords: Carved Wood Bear Souvenir; Korean War; Camp Chitose; Hokkaido; Ainu Wood Carving; Louis Giacobbe; Hokkaido
Entry: 52174
Subject: KOREA 279TH INF REGT APO 86
Gerry Winkler wrote on July 21, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: HEARVY MORTOR CO 279TH INF REGT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: looking for people who served with my dad, Marion Winkler in Korea. He drove a ammo truck from what I understand.
Keywords: looking for people who served with my dad, Marion Winkler in Korea.
Entry: 52117
Subject: TRYING TO CONTACT OLD FRIENDS
Bob Gunther wrote on July 19, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: VALLEY STREAM NY
Unit: HEAYY MORTER CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: LOOKING FOR MEN I SERVED WITH 1953 --TO 54
Keywords:
Entry: 52072
Subject: LAIRD, DONALD GENE 'JACK'
Bobbi Laird wrote on July 17, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad went to Korea twice. (AlsoWWII and Viet Nam.) I don't have any specific information other than he was there at the same time as his brother Bobby, or Rob Roy, who was KIA.
I would love to hear from anyone who knew him then and/or served in the Army with him.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Bobbi Laird
Keywords: Donald Gene LAIRD, aka "Jack", US Army
Entry: 51098
Subject: BUYITGO
John Jim wrote on May 25, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 49548
Subject: SEEKING CONFIRMATION
Ray Raymond wrote on March 14, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: WINTERSET IA
Unit: GQ CO, 2ND BN, 279TH INF REGT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Thad and I volunteered for Korea while stationed at Hokiado, Japan.
The company commander asked if anyone wanted to volunteer for combat in Korea. Thad and I both volunteered and were shipped to Korea almost immediately. I have lost track of Thad, and would like to locate him. I think he was from Pink Hill, SC, or maybe NC.
I'm looking for anyone who can comfirm that I served in Korea.
I do not remember the date we left Hokiado, but it was very shortly after we arrived there.
Keywords: Friend: Thad Howard
Entry: 48706
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY KOREAN WAR FRIENDS 2ND BN HHC
James Odom SR. wrote on February 4, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHURCHVILLE MD
Unit: 45TH INF DIV 279TH REG 2ND BN HHC CO
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: looking for anyone that i served with in korea
arnold vickers,a very close friend from louisiana
please help me find him,or anyone else that knew me.
james t.odom
Keywords: 45th inf div 279th reg 2nd bn hhc co
Entry: 48334
Subject: PVT RUFF G. QUEEN, CO I 279TH INFANTRY
Roy Queen wrote on January 23, 2005
City and State: BENTON TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am seeking information regarding my great uncle, Private Ruff Gene Queen, who served in Company I, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. Pvt. Queen was killed in action on 4 July 1952 on Old Baldy. I am currently seeking to obtain a collection of medals Pvt. Queen would have been authorized to replace the set issued to the next of kin. My question is: would Pvt. Queen would have been awarded a Combat Infantry Badge even though his service record makes no mention of one? I have no idea how long in combat he served until he was KIA, but didn't if the 30 day requirement would have been waived for those KIA.
Thank you for your time.
Keywords: Company I, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, Old Baldy
Entry: 48294
Subject: 45TH INFANTRYDIVISION, 279TH REGIMENT, L CO.
Lonnie Cheramie wrote on January 21, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who would know my father. He travelled to Korea on the Marine Phoenix July 31-August 20, 1952. He was on the front lines at Punch Bowl, Anchor Hill, Heartbreak Ridge and Christmas Hill. He assisted in transporting POW's three sepperate times from March 18-June 2, 1953. As part of Co. L he was the communications man, he built the makeshift beds in the sleeping bunker and often gave haircuts. He is from Louisiana and would also often get shrimp to share with his buddies. He can remember faces and recalls stories of friends in the pictures we have, however, has difficulty remembering names. He left Korea on the USS Henrico on August 8-23, 1953 arriving in San Francisco.
Keywords: Punch Bowl Sept 20-Oct 26, 1952. Anchor Hill Nov 25-Dec. 29, 1952. Heartbreak Ridge Jan 29-Feb. 19, 1953. Christmas Hill July 4-31, 1953.
Entry: 48087
Subject: 279TH RCT CO. C.
Frank Falls wrote on January 11, 2005
City and State: RENTON WA
Unit: 45TH DIV. 279TH RCT C. CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Wounded May 27th 52. Hosp. stay to Sept52. Returned to Korea until Dec.52
Keywords: friends were Bob Inimoto, Jack Floreys
Entry: 47889
Subject: BUDDIES OF DAVID KITE, 279TH 'K' CO
Karen Kite-Magreevy wrote on January 3, 2005
City and State: CHECOTAH OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: David Kite, my father, was wounded at Chorwon Valley in April, 1952. I know some of his buddies look at this board and I wanted to let them know that he passed away in September 2004. The doctors at the VA said he lived 52 years longer than he should have with the injuries he sustained in Korea. Thank you all for being there for us.
Karen Kite-De Pre
Keywords: 45th Division, 279th Platoon, "K" Company, Medic. Chorwon Valley, April 1952
Entry: 46743
Subject: SV CO 279 REGT.
Richard (Dick) Merrill wrote on November 9, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: CITRA FL
Unit: HQ - HQ CO 7TH DIV - CO I 17TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone who served in SV CO 279th - 1952-53, with Harry C. (JESSIE) Hamilton. He was a Chorokee Indian from Oklahoma. Jessie served prior- with Hq and Hq Co 7th Inf. in 1949-51 at Sapporo and Sendai,Japan and then Korea - Inchon-Iwon invasions Yalu River and back down from Hungnam. May Have been a truck master with the 279th.
Keywords:
Entry: 46397
Subject: BATTLE ON CHRISTMAS HILL
Jeffrey (Jeff) Boguslofski (Bogus) wrote on October 21, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: STOWE VT
Unit: 279TH 45 DIV. KOREA (THUNDERBIRDS)
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
My father didn't say much about the Korean War. He was there in 51-52. He recently passed away and I would like to know more about him.
Thanks
Keywords: Bogie, Battle of Christmas Hill?, Shot a 105?
Entry: 44986
Subject: SGT. CLYDE N. CASTEEL OR FRIENDS
Bill Denney wrote on August 4, 2004
City and State: VANCOUVER WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I'm searching for Clyde N. Casteel, a friend of my oldest brother, Clifford "Bud" R. Denney who was killed 10 February, 1953 in Korea. They were both in Company C, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division, at the time. They apparently were serving in the Sandbag Castle Area, Heartbreak Ridge, Whitehorse Mountain at the time, per Clifford's last letters. If anyone else knew Clifford Denney or served in his unit, I'd also appreciate hearing from them. I'd also like to know where the Sandbag Castle area that Clifford mentioned in his letters is located.
Keywords: Clifford "Bud" Denney, Sgt. Clyde N. Casteel of Tennessee and Chicago, Sandbag Castle, Heartbreak Ridge, Whitehorse Mountain
Entry: 44317
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON DUNAWAY
Lisa Dunaway wrote on July 7, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any information regarding my father's(Vernon Dunaway) time in Korea. WIA 7/8/53. He didn't talk about his time in Korea and am trying to put the pieces together. Thanks
Keywords: 279th Inf Regt/45th Inf Div or 49th ord company, Vernon Dunaway
Entry: 44212
Subject: THANKS 45TH DIVISION
Alfred Trotola wrote on July 3, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: NJ
Unit: K CO, 8TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Thanks for taking my place in Korea Dec. 1951.
Keywords: Hill 347
Entry: 44140
Subject: ARMY
Donald LaBrie SR. wrote on June 29, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: MANCHESTER NH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: Albert Diehl, Clyde Ried, James Algrim, William Hare Capt. Wilson, James Foley, Inchon Landing
Entry: 43856
Subject: LT. EDNIE INFO WANTED
Wayne Iverson wrote on June 17, 2004
Deceased
City and State: SEDONA AZ
Unit: HQ CO., 2ND BATTALLION, 279TH RGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am searching for info on Lt. Edward Ednie of the 2nd
Batallion of the 279th Infanty. If I recall correctly he was
killed in a minefield at Christmas Hill on July 18, 1953. He
would have been with Easy, Fox or George Company. I'd
like to know if anyone recalls him. I was a radio operator at
the Batallion Forward Command Post at the time.
Keywords: Christmas Hill, July 18, 1953, KIA
Entry: 43807
Subject: JOHN COLLINS-4TH PLATOON, K COMPANY
John Collins wrote on June 15, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was in the 45th division, 279th Regiment, K company in 1953. His name was John (Jack) Collins and was a 2nd Lt. in the 4th Platoon. He was from New Hampshire and was probably only 20-21 years old. He talked about punchbowl, sandbag castle, m-1 ridge and the prison riots at koje-do. He and many others where awarded the bronze star for service during 11May-27July of 1953. A 1st Lt. Manly C. Hurst signed the commidation. Does anyone have recollection of him or stories about his platoon or company that they would like to share?
Keywords:
Entry: 43661
Subject: I AM MEMBER OF THE 279TH IN AFGHANISTAN
William Thomas wrote on June 9, 2004
City and State:
Unit: CO A 1/279TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: i am honor to be in the 279th inf. this is my first deployment . and this also the first time since korea war that the whole 279th has got deployed together in that i am honor.
Keywords:
Entry: 43089
Subject: HQ CO 1ST BN 279TH
Nelson Dulong wrote on May 16, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Ernie Blanchette I got your Email but lost your E mail address in the bowels of my computer and cant retrieve it. Write me so we can talk Would love to hear from you. Talk about Cuddy, Eggen Lunsford Dugas and the like. Over the years I worked with a lot of your friends from Central Catholic in Lawrence. Nelson
Keywords:
Entry: 42959
Subject: 3RD AND 4TH BATTALION - RICHARD CLAUSEN
Rick Hart wrote on May 10, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: ****URGENT********
NEED TO INFORM ARMY BUDDIES OF RICHARD D CLAUSEN
THAT HE IS GRAVELY ILL AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM THEM!!!!
Please e-mail me
Thank you!
Keywords:
Entry: 42788
Subject: I CO., 279TH, 45TH DIVISON
Steve Karavatos wrote on May 3, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: My father's memory is failing, so on his behalf, I am
searching for anyone who may remember him. His
name is Steven Karavatos and he was wounded in
action on July 4th and given a honorable discharge.
He is from MA. originally. If you know him, please
contact me. Thank you.
Keywords: Old Baldy, July 4
Entry: 42720
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO NEW MY DAD
Michael Bellavance wrote on April 30, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: STAFFORD VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served or knew my Dad, his name is Albert (Bert) Bellavance. He was from Hardwick/Walden Vermont. Served with L Co, 279 Reg, 45th Div dur 1953-54
Keywords: Bert Bellavance
Entry: 42384
Subject: LOOKING FOR RUBEN MILLER
Sequoyah Roberts wrote on April 16, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILBURTON OK
Unit: COMPANY M 279 INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Trying to locate Ruben Miller. Last known address is belived to be Route 1 Louisville, Mississippi. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 41934
Subject: FOX CO. 279TH INF. 45 DIV.
Louie E. Mauldin wrote on March 23, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FOLKSTON GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Sgt. Jackson of Jackson, MS and Edward McClure of Phoenix, AR. and other friends of Fox Co.
Keywords: Heartbreak
Entry: 41887
Subject: D CO 81MM
Elaine Pierce wrote on March 21, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Am writing for my father Leo Desmarais from Winchendon Ma. who served in Korea from 1953-1954- says he remembers Taegu, Christmas Hill, Yangu Valley and he was a prison guard on Cheegeedone (?spelling) Island....if anyone remembers him, please e-mail- he would love to hear from you. He had a friend John Phillips who died there- thank all of you for your courage and for everything you did for us...will be waiting to hear from someone I hope- Elaine Pierce
Keywords: Oklahoma Nat'l Guard, 45th Division, 279th Regiment, Dog Company, 81 Mortars
Entry: 41722
Subject: I'VE ALREADY POSTED BUT HAVE ADDITIONAL INFO
Michele Dussault wrote on March 14, 2004
City and State: PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ
Unit: HIS UNIT WAS 279TH AND 45TH CO. CO.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Daughter of a Thunderbird
Keywords: I would like contact from any person from the 279th Infantry, 1st Battalion in Company B to learn and share
Entry: 41714
Subject: WOULD LIKE ANY INFO IF YOU KNEW MY DAD PLACETINO RIZZO
Michele Dussault wrote on March 13, 2004
City and State: PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ
Unit: HIS UNIT WAS 279TH AND 45TH CO. CO. 'B'
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: He died right after my birth at age 27 of leukemia. I just wonder if anyone was close to my dad and would like to correspond. I need to know more about him, his life and experiences in war. My heart goes out to all of you survivors-Please contact me even with the tiniest bit of information about my dad and God Bless!
Keywords: Placetino Rizzo, PFC, was from Lawrence, MA. He was a light weapons infantryman and was wounded in N Korea by a missile on 6/24/52-hospitalized and returned to duty. That is all I know of my dad.
Entry: 41713
Subject: PLACETINO F RIZZO, MY DAD, B CO
Michele Dussault wrote on March 13, 2004
City and State: PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ
Unit: HIS UNIT WAS 279TH AND 45TH CO. 'B'
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad passed away right after I was born at age 27 from leukemia. We never met or spoke about his experience in the war. I would appreciate any information from any one who served and knew my dad.
Keywords: Placetino F Rizzo,PFC from Lawrence MA was a light weapons infantryman. On 6/24/52 he was wounded by a missile, hospitalized and returned to duty.
Entry: 41506
Subject: FOX CO.
Rob Toggle wrote on March 4, 2004
City and State:
Unit: 45TH DIV, 279TH REG, 2ND BAT, FOX CO.
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Tom is 72 years old. He wants to know if anybody in his company got the bronze stars they were awarded from the day that Captain Lansing was KIA and would like to talk/email with them
Keywords: 1952 DMZ Bronze Star, Tom Truck
Entry: 41071
Subject: JOE ROSS LOOKING FOR THOMAS MACKEY
Beverly Ross Izard wrote on February 19, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: 279TH INF. 45TH DIV. CO. B
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for Thomas H. Mackey who served in 279th Inf. 45th Div. Co. B. He graduated from Texas A and M around 1948; possibly moved to somewhere in West Texas in the 1970's. Please contact Joel Ross at the above number. Just want to see how you're doing.
Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, Old Baldy. Friends w/Herschel Martin.
Entry: 41009
Subject: CAMEL, HENRY AND STAR HILLS
Roy Montgomery wrote on February 18, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA
Unit: USN
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who might have location information on several hills on which the 279th fought in 1952 - '53: Camel, Star and Henry. Does anyone have any location data? (could include grid coordinates from the Army Map Service maps, or even "it's next to XXX Hill", etc.). These hills are somewhere in the Chorwon Valley, and I do not believe that "Camel Hill" is the same as "Camel Back Hill", another '52 - '53 Chinese-held position north of Jackson Heights, near Pyonggang.
I will be visiting this area in April with a group of 40th and 45th Division Vets - several of these gentlemen were involved in firefights on these hills, so I would like to locate them before we leave. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Roy Montgomery
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