Entry: 5690
Subject: H CO. 279TH
Edward Biercewicz wrote on December 17, 1999
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City and State: PITTSBURGH PA
Unit: H COMPANY 279 REGT 45 ID
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: H COMPANY 279 REGT 45 ID
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Entry: 5338
Subject: CPL JACK KORAKIAN, DSC PH KIA 1/23/52
David Homan wrote on November 28, 1999
City and State: RACINE WI
Unit: N/A FRIEND OF FAMILY, RESEARCHER
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Jack was killed on 23 January 1952. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross. The U.S. Army Reserve center in Sturtevant (Racine County) Wisconsin is dedicated to his memory.
I am interested in hearing from anyone who knew Jack, squad members, guys who were with him when he was killed, after action reports, locations of the battle on that date, and anything anyone may care to share with me.
Jack's best friend, Bob Hugasian, named his second son Jack, after his best friend Jack Korakian who was KIA.
Please e-mail dhoman@powerlynk.com
Keywords: CPL Jack Korakian, 55046685 KIA 23 Jan 52
Entry: 5217
Subject: HQ CO
Francis B. (Frank) Thomas wrote on November 22, 1999
City and State: CUYAHOGA FALLS OH
Unit: DIV HDQ CO. 45TH INF, 279 INF REG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: DIV HDQ CO. 45TH INF, 279 INF REG
Keywords: July 3, 1953 to Oct 14 , 1954
Entry: 4893
Subject: COMPANY L - DARYL HOOK - 1951 - 1952
Daryl G. Hook wrote on November 13, 1999
City and State: KANSAS CITY MO
Unit: COMPANY L 279TH INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was inducted into the Army in October 1950, processed at Fort Leanord Wood, MO. Sent to Camp Polk,LA as a filler and assigned to L Company 279th. I spent my entire Military career wtih this unit. Trainig in Louisiana, Japan and Combat duty in Korea. I spent the last five month as First Sergeant of L Company before I was rotated home and Discharged in September 1952.
Keywords: I served in Korea from late December 1951 to Late July 1952 with L Company 279th Infantry
Entry: 4511
Subject: B CO
Neal Barbee wrote on November 8, 1999
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City and State: BAYTOWN TX
Unit: CO B 1ST BATTALION 279TH REG. 45TH INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship:
Comments: The 45th, AKA the "Thunderbirds", activated for Korea, trained at Camp Polk, and on Hokaido in Japan Would like to hear from any of the guys I served with. I think a lot about Scotty and "Cat". Scotty was a cook and large. He could, one handed, crack two eggs at a time onto the grill. Scotty, I think of you every time I crack an egg.
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Entry: 4358
Subject: G COMPANY
Kenneth W. Kolberer wrote on November 7, 1999
City and State: JACKSONVILLE IL
Unit: CO G 279 TH INF
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Comments: Was in Korea from 28 th Dec 1951 to middle of June 1952 in 45 th Div. Oct 1950 to leaving Korea as were so many others. Was sure happy to get on that boat and come home . as everyone am always looking for other former members of 45th and the 279 th.
we will never forget!
Ken
PS: there is a history bookcompiled by a history
professor about the 279 th that is available.
his name is Brad Agnew , i will send you the add
of where to get copies they are 22.00 dollars each
and Carl Sparks 805 S Chestnut Bristow,OK.
we still have some left if anyone would be interested,
My old company G was the last united nations unit
to leave the front lines after the armastice was
signed
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Entry: 4139
Subject: LOOKING FOR HVY MTR CO 279
James E. Price wrote on November 6, 1999
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City and State: OVERLAND PARK KS
Unit: HVY MORTAR CO. 279TH INF
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY MEMBER OF 4 DUCE 2ND PLATOON
HEAVY MORTAR CO. 279TH. JUNE 20,1952 THRU JUNE 1953
Keywords: BLOODY RIDGE, LUKES CASTLE, NAPALM RIDGE,
Entry: 3532
Subject: D CO 279 AND HQ BN 3/53-3/55
Francis J. (Frank) Quirk wrote on August 19, 1999
City and State: NEWARK DE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: I - 43rd Trucking
Keywords: D Co 279 and then HQ Bn for remainder of tour.
Entry: 3403
Subject: B CO
Edward Franklin wrote on August 9, 1999
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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA
Unit: 45THINF DIV,279 INF,CO.B 1ST BATT.
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: 45THINF DIV,279 INF,CO.B 1ST BATT.
Keywords: 45thInf Div,279 Inf,co.b 1st Batt.
Entry: 3265
Subject: FOX COMPANY - JOHN L. COOLEY
John L. Cooley wrote on July 11, 1999
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City and State: WILMINGTON NC
Unit: F CO 279 INF REGT 45TH DIV
Service or Relationship:
Comments: JUMP CITY #7124
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Entry: 3247
Subject: C CO
Wayne Keller wrote on July 7, 1999
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City and State: VERO BEACH FL
Unit: 45TH DIV 279 INF REG C CO.
Service or Relationship:
Comments: 45TH DIV 279 INF REG C CO.
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Entry: 3185
Subject: HEAVY MORTAR CO
James E. Price wrote on June 26, 1999
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City and State: OVERLAND PARK KS
Unit: 279TH INF 45TH DIV
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I was in chosen in 52 and 53 as F.O with the
4.2 Mortars of 279th Regiment 45th Inf Div.
I was on Old Baldy,napalm ridge,Lukes castle,
Heartbreak Ridge,Bloody Ridge, and the Koeje Do Island guarding POW's. I was 18. exactly 18 years later I was in Nam with the 196 LIB.
War is Hell.
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Entry: 2760
Subject: HQ CO
Walter R. Stone wrote on March 28, 1999
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City and State: FAIRBURN GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: After a great reunion of Hq. Co. 2nd Bn 279th
45th div. in May of this year we now have one
planed for April 9-10 1999 in Eunice LA at the
Best Western. Milton Courville Phone 318 457 7267
is the contact man.We plan to have good "ole
fashion cajun cooking" and another great time
together.
thanks for the site
W.R.Stone
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Entry: 2637
Subject: HQ CO 3RD BN
Lee Rodriguez JR. wrote on March 11, 1999
Deceased
City and State: TURLOCK CA
Unit: HQ.CO.3RDBN.279THRGT.45INF.DIV
Service or Relationship:
Comments: HQ.CO.3RDBN.279THRGT.45INF.DIV
Keywords: hq.co.3rdbn.279thrgt.45inf.div
Entry: 1886
Subject: I CO 3RD PLT PVT SAYLOR MIA
Don Stovall wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: VIENNA VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: WAS ATTEMPTING TO FIND INFO ON A PVT SAYLOR, A MEMBER OF MY RIFLE PLATOON IN 1953, WHO WAS MIA AFTER A NIGHT ACTION ON THE MLR. 3RD PLT, CO I, 279 INF, 45TH INF DIV.
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Entry: 1212
Subject: A CO WIA
James I. Malone wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: A Co. 279th Inf. Reg./ I was a WIA and not in your records file on these pages.
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Entry: 1115
Subject: M CO JLY 52-AUG53
Robert Laskowski wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: NILES MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I served with the 45th INF. DIV from JULY 1952 to AUG. 1953 ,279th Regt."M"CO.3RD BATT.mortars. I left shores of KOREA the same day the truce was announced.
Keywords: many photos in hand
Sponsor of the Korean War Project
Entry: 498
Subject: C CO 5/52-2/53
Vernon Dick wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: OCEANSIDE OR
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE IN C CO., 279TH INF, 45TH
DIV. BETWEEN MAY 1, 1952 AND FEB. 14, 1953. E-MAIL CONTACT:
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