Entry: 13196
Subject: LOOKING FOR LT. TEX GAMBEL
Bill Champion wrote on November 23, 2000
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: In C Co. 2nd Engineer (2nd Inf. Div.). Last known on project Hill 530.
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Entry: 12816
Subject: BUCKEY HARRIS
Jon Ross wrote on November 8, 2000
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City and State: KENNER LA
Unit: 2ND ENGR 2ND DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am helping my dad search for Harold H. (Bucky) Harris. Last known whereabouts, San Antonio, Tx. Please let me know if you have any information or would like to make contact with J.R. Ross.
Thanks
Jon
Keywords: J. R. Ross
Entry: 12202
Subject: LOOKIN FOR FRIENDS
Lori Myers wrote on October 8, 2000
City and State: CARLISLE PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: lookin for friends who might remember harrison schlusser from pennsylvania he would like to hear from some of his friends he played the harmonica in camp his nickname was "dube" please e-mail me so he can hear from you he has no computer so i'll be his go between i'm his step-daughter
Keywords: 2nd combat eng. bn captured and was in camp 3
Entry: 12196
Subject: 2ND ENGINEER SOLDIER WISHES TO HELP
Frank Tedeschi wrote on October 7, 2000
City and State:
Unit: C CO. 2ND ENGINEER BN
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I am the XO of C Company, 2nd Engineer Battalion. I'll be leaving Korea in a few days, but would like to assist any veteran or relative in their search for information.
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Entry: 12138
Subject: 65 TH INFANTRY REGIMENT (PUERTO RICO)
Reinaldo Rios wrote on October 4, 2000
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City and State: CAGUAS PR
Unit: 2D RANGER BN (1988)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: My father served in the 65th Regimental Combat Team (RCT) which was attached to the 3rd Infantry Division during the Korean War. His name was MSG William C. Rios. I also served in Korea 32 years after my father and when I returned to the states I was assigned to the 2d Ranger Battalion, Ft. Lewis, WA. If anyone who reads this knew my father please contact me. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in 1925. Thank you.
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Entry: 10991
Subject: CO. A, 2 ENG, C BN.
Virgil Lorenzo Standing Elk wrote on August 13, 2000
City and State: SAN JOSE CA
Unit: ARMY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I just wanted to let you know that my father, Virgil Standing Elk passed away on June 28, 2003. I just found out his company in the Korean War, I hope I got this right: Co. A, 2 Eng, C BN.
I just would like to say when i mentioned you website a year ago, he was so excited about 'someone' such as his daughter bringing up something that he has been quiet about since his discharged, I was estatic to listen and learn about this war and have so much respect for your website.
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Virgil L. Standing-Elk
RAPID CITY — Virgil L. Standing-Elk (Lakota name, Oki tan hi), 73, a Rapid City resident, died at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 28, 2003. He was born March 13, 1930, in White River, to Joshua and Blanche Standing-Elk, brother to 13 siblings. On January 9, 1953, he married Clara Cora Six Toes in Murdo. Of this 50-year union, he was the father to four sons and one daughter. The couple lived in White River until moving to San Jose, Calif., under the BIA Relocation Program. On July 29, 1952, he honorably served the United States on active duty in the Korean War. Virgil served with Co. A, 2nd Engr., C BN. Upon his discharge on May 28, 1954, Sergeant CE Standing-Elk was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He continued to serve for another eight years in the Reserves. He was a member of the Continental Veterans Club, Machinist Union, San Jose Indian Club (president), American Indian Council, National Heritage Foundation, Sioux Club, One Nation Generation, San Jose Youth Group, Oyate Ho, Ableza, Center for the Spirit and the Elderly Council for Indian Education. Virgil enjoyed his family, grandchildren, and adopted sons and daughter, and immersed them with traditional Lakota values. He loved powwows and founded his family drum, 4-Winds Singers, of San Jose, and Wakinyan Hoksila Singers. Virgil will forever be missed and loved. Survivors include his wife Clara Standing-Elk, Rapid City; four sons, Terrence Standing-Elk, San Jose, David Standing-Elk, San Francisco, Joe Standing-Elk, Bismarck, and Kelly Standing-Elk, San Jose; a daughter, Jennifer Standing-Elk Ledesma, San Jose; two brothers, Darrell Standing-Elk, Davis, CA, and Velmer Standing-Elk, White River; four sisters, Esther Moves Camp, Wanblee, Vivian Brave, Flandreau, and Violet Medicine Bear and Alvena Standing-Elk, both of White River; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The wake was from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Wednesday at the Mother Butler Center in Rapid City. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, at the Mother Butler Center in Rapid City with Wilmer Mesteth and Richard Moves Camp officiating. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 of Rapid City. Arrangements are under the direction of the Osheim-Catron Funeral Home.
Published in the Rapid City Journal on 7/3/2003.
Jennifer Standing Elk-San Jose CA. NdnDreamr@aol.com
Keywords: Co. A, 2 Eng, C BN.
Entry: 10783
Subject: FRANK LEWIS
Lyle N. West wrote on August 2, 2000
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City and State: MOULTRIE GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My uncle, Frank O. Lewis, from Calhoun, Ga served with the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion from
late 1950 until early 1952.
He was wounded, and sent back to Japan, and from there to the States, first to Ft. Carson and
then to Fort McCoy.
I am looking for anyone who may remember him.
Keywords: 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion
Entry: 10616
Subject: BUD DIXEN
Rebecca Dixen wrote on July 26, 2000
City and State: BALDWIN MN
Unit: 2ND COMBAT ENGINEERS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I wonder if anyone remembers my father or served at the same time and would like to get in touch with him. His name was "Bud" Dixen (real first name is Arvid). He was a combat engineer, a sgt., in Korea around 1953. Please respond in care of his daughter Rebecca at either: e-mail: rebdix@yahoo.com or regular mail to: 2124 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
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Entry: 9961
Subject:
James (Jimmy) Green wrote on June 29, 2000
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City and State: GRANBURY TX
Unit: 2ND ENGINEER BATT. 2ND INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: 2ND ENGINEER BATT. 2ND INFANTRY
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Entry: 9744
Subject:
Felipe Sarabia wrote on June 25, 2000
City and State: EL PASO TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 9736
Subject: WARREN F. DAILEY
Joyce Dailey Clemens wrote on June 25, 2000
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City and State: WV
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father served in the Korean War. He arrived in Korean Jan. 2,1951 at Pusan. I would love to communicate with anyone who may have know him. He entered at Ft. Campbell and left Korean in Nov.the same year.
Keywords: Combat 2nd Engineering Battalion, 2nd Div. in S-2 Battalion level.
Entry: 9620
Subject: FOUND INFO ON C. M. HARRIS.
Mildred Powers wrote on June 24, 2000
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: thank you for the info on my uncle, Charles M. Harris. due to your website, i found his battalion and division, and when he supposedly died. i will send a copy to my paternal aunt so she can check it over and make any necessary additions to it. My mother tells me that uncle bud was captured at chosin reservoir. i wonder if he actually made it to a war camp and if so, how long before he was killed or died. if you know any of this, please contact me at emleeharpow@aol.com. Thanks.
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Entry: 9602
Subject: LOOKING FOR RAYMOND WRIGHT
Victor Scaturo wrote on June 24, 2000
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Raymond was my closest friend whom I have not seen or heard from since we served together in 1951. I trained him as a Demolition Specialist, and distinctly remember sharing some very harrowing moments with him. His home of record was Indiana, and at that time, his main interest in life was to survive the War and homestead in Alaska. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, please contact me at my e-mail address.
Keywords: Raymond Wright and I served at the same time with the 2nd Engr Cmbt Bn, 2nd Inf Div.
Entry: 9575
Subject: LOCATE DONALD JOHN CARVER
Melvin Hewitt wrote on June 23, 2000
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City and State: UMATILLA OR
Unit: 7TH ID REPLACEMENT COMPANY CADRE
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: At this time I am looking for Donald John Carver, Family member, has a daughter who has not seen him since 1954/55. Was with 2d engineer bn (C) 2 inf div was captured nov 30 1950 and released 25 August 1953. Believe he was taken to Waushara County, Wi, this is his home of record, by his sister (name not known) Service # RA 46041784. Any info for the family will be very helpful.
Melvin R. Hewitt CSM USA retired.
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Entry: 9424
Subject: INFO ON CHARLES M. HARRIS, POW
Mildred Powers wrote on June 17, 2000
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City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON CHARLES MELVIN HARRIS. HIS NICKNAME WAS BUD. HE WAS CAPTURED SOMETIME IN 1950. I AM NOT SURE WHEN HE DIED. I BELIEVE HE HAD BEEN A SERGEANT IN THE ARMY. HIS NAME DID NOT APPEAR ON JOHNNY JOHNSON'S LIST. HE DIED SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE I WAS BORN, SO I NEVER DID KNOW HIM. MY FATHER, HIS BROTHER, NEVER TALKED MUCH ABOUT HIM. IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MY UNCLE, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE. THANKS, EMLEEHARPOW
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Entry: 8846
Subject: AWARD OD SILVER STAR MEDAL
James Peoples wrote on May 22, 2000
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City and State: MILTON FL
Unit: CO. C, 2ND ENGR BN (C), 2ND INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to know if anyone could provide list of persons awarded Silver Star Medal who was assigned to 2nd Engr Bn (C) in 1953.
Keywords: Silver Star Medal
Entry: 8788
Subject: WILLIAM SMITH
Matthew Riley wrote on May 19, 2000
City and State: BRENTWOOD CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for information on My Great Uncle Capt. William J. Smith. He died around the end of Nov. 1950. Just wanted to know if anyone remembered him. We are looking for his driver, as he was the last person to see him alive. I think he was from Vermont. If anyone has any info on him or his unit, I would apperciate it.
Thanks.
Keywords: 2nd ENG BN (C) 2nd Inf Div.
Entry: 8589
Subject: SEEK INFO - WILLIAM P. HUTCHINSON - POW
Bill Welch wrote on May 11, 2000
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City and State: ERIE PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Seeking informationb on Cpl. William Hutchinson of Erie,Pa.
18-year-old captured late November, died in captivity.
This is for a newspaper story (Erie,PA Morning News) planned for 50th anniversary of Korean War.
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Entry: 8323
Subject:
Vernon Miller wrote on April 29, 2000
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City and State: WESTMINSTER MD
Unit: 2ND DIVISION COMBAT ENGINEERS CO B
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: 2ND DIVISION COMBAT ENGINEERS CO B
Keywords: Company B, Third Platoon, Pork Chop, Arrow Head Ridge
Entry: 6802
Subject: AWARD OF SILVER STAR
James Peoples wrote on February 8, 2000
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City and State: MILTON FL
Unit: CO. C, 2ND ENGR BN (C)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was with squad from Co C, 2nd Engr Bn(C) that
was assigned mission of fortifying outpost sugarloaf one week before end of conflict (probably June 1953). Our squad leader was a Corporal from Ohio (I believe) who was awarded a Silver Star Medal. He was later transfered to Hq Co, 2nd Engr Bn (C) approximately August/September
1953. I would like to contact him if anyone knows
his location. Thank you for any help you can give
me.
Keywords: Outpost SugarLoaf
Entry: 4836
Subject: CAPTURED AT KUNU-RI
Paul (Gene) Clements wrote on November 13, 1999
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City and State:
Unit: 2ND COMBAT ENGINEER,,2ND INFNTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: 2ND COMBAT ENGINEER,,2ND INFNTRY DIVISION
Keywords: POW 11-30-50 to 4-24-53. Captured at Kunu-ri, N. Korea
Entry: 4706
Subject: GLENN BRAY
Glenn Bray wrote on November 11, 1999
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City and State: KANSAS CITY MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father. Below is the pertinent information concerning his assignment in Korea.
GLENN L BRAY SR.
2 ENG BN (C) 2 INF DIV
Army
11/28/50
PVT - E2
SERVICE NUMBER: 17247836- MOS: 05729
LAFAYETTE COUNTY MO
North Korea
Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA)
1922
Caucasian
Key No: 3127
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Entry: 4514
Subject: BROTHER JIM
Fred Bobovnyk wrote on November 8, 1999
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City and State: MINERAL RIDGE OH
Unit: 2ND ENGINEERS COMBAT
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I was just informed of the web site on December 5, 1998 by my brother Joe. He
received a phone call from someone who will be communicating via US Mail about
DNA samples for checking against our deceased brother.
I am looking for any other members of the 2nd Infantry Division, Engineers
Battalion (C) who may have served, during the time my brother James E.
Bobovnyk served, in the Korean War. Anyone who may have known my brother or
who had a relative captured by the Chinese during the Korean War.
We never received my brothers remains from the Chinese. He still is buried
somewhere in Korea or China.
I would be happy to communicate with anyone who may remember Jim.
Thanks for your web site.
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Entry: 4468
Subject: HQ AND HQ CO,
Chester E. (Chet) Fleming wrote on November 7, 1999
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City and State: ELKVIEW WV
Unit: HQ - HQ CO, 2ND ENGR GROUP (CONST)
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Served At Eta Jima, Japan as an instructor at the 3078 Electricians School 1951. Went to Hq and Hq Co 2nd Engr Group (Const) 8th Army in Yong Dong Po 52 and 53. After the ceasefire I transferred to the 8073rd Engr Det (Real Estate) 8th Army in Wonju. Would like to hear from anyone who served in these units during my time with them. I am currently conducting a search for West Virginians who were non-battle dead during the Korean War.
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Entry: 3512
Subject: ED COHEN 1951 - M-4 TANK
Jacki Freeman wrote on August 17, 1999
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City and State: LAKEWOOD CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: 0
Comments: My father, Ed Cohen, served in the Korean War in 1951 in the 2nd Infantry-A company 2nd combat engineers.He drove a M-4 and M24 tanks.He now lives in Southern California.
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Entry: 3377
Subject: YOUNGSAN
Ernest Stanley wrote on August 5, 1999
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City and State: NORFOLK VA
Unit: 2ND.ENGINEER COMBAT BATT.2ND INF.DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: I had some pictures that we took in Korea if I can find them now I will send them to you
one thing I am interested in when we landed in Korea we had all of our civilkian clothes, shoes .picture albums .Etc. we had to put them in a duffle bag and they were supposedly sent to japan. I wonder what ever happened to them.
Keywords: sept 1st 1950-youngsan--Pusan Perimeter- the capture of Seoul 1st time- capture of pyongyang-
kunuri- Heart break ridge did not happen until i had left korea. I can remember a hill 409 and Bloody ridge - When the Airborne was trapped we had to go in after them That was called the May Massacure We killed over 20,000 Chinese in a one week period.My company (Dog company) lost 69 men on sept I 1950. During the fight out of Kunuri we lost all but 57 men. I don,t believe we had names for the battles or hills .That started later.. The best reading i have found on the Korean war was a book called So this is War co athured by Bob Consdine. It is very accurate.
Entry: 3235
Subject: A CO
James F. Compton wrote on July 5, 1999
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City and State: FT. COLLINS CO
Unit: 2ND COMBAT ENGR BN, CO. A
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Glad to contribute to a worthwhile web site for us Korean Vets.
Keywords: 2nd Combat Engr Bn, Co. A
Entry: 2189
Subject: COMPANY A - EDWARD COHEN
Edward (Ed) Cohen wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: MURRIETA CA
Unit: 2ND INFANTRY A-COMPANY 2ND COMBAT ENGINEERS
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Would like to hear from other veterans who may have served around the time as me or in the same unit, or another veteran who may live in the same general area as I do.
Keywords: 2nd Infantry
A Company
2nd Combat Engineers
M4 and M24 tank driver
served 1/1/51-6/10/51
Entry: 2107
Subject: KENNETH SIRK POW RIP
Richard Wilt wrote on November 20, 1998
City and State: BRIDGEPORT WV
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Interested in information on my bother-in-law
Kenneth Lewis Sirk USArmy POW Korea 51-53
born Sept 25, 1929 deceased
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Entry: 1998
Subject: VEIT KIA 1950
Thomas C. Veit wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: BRANDON FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: 2en
Comments: I AM MOST INTERESTED IN 2ND ENGR C BN, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION HISTORY. MY FATHER IS ON YOUR POSTED CASUALTY LIST, KIA 28 SEP 1950.
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Entry: 1072
Subject: DAD POW CAMP 3 - 5
Jennie Kogak wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: CHATSWORTH CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My father was a POW during the Korean War. I like to keep up with things for him. He doesn't have a computer, so I thought I could help him keep in touch. He was in the Army, the 2nd. Engineers, Headquarters. He was captured Nov of 1950 and was held in Camp 5 and 3.
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Entry: 349
Subject: EVERETT THOMAS MIA JAN 51
Jean Cloke wrote on November 20, 1998
City and State: MEEKER OK
Unit:
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Comments: My father's brother, Everett Thomas, was listed as MIA in N. Korea in Jan. 1951. He had been missing since Oct. or Nov. 1950. He was later declared dead while missing by the U.S. Govt. on 12/01/1950. I am doing geneological research and finding information on my uncle is important to my father (Adrain L. Thomas) and I. JC
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