Entry: 80262
Subject: MY FATHER
Louise McGuffin wrote on September 5, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who might have knew my father
John L Walden. On the night of March 23-24 1953 he
was a machine gunner with his company in a
counterattack against a strategic enemy-held
outpost.With complete disregard for his personal
safety, He remained at his machine gun to deliver
devastating fire against the enemy and enabled the
rest of his unit to withdraw to a new position.
Although wounded in action he remained at his
position until ordered to leave the next morning. He
was then evacuated to Osaka Army Hospital.He did
recieve the Bronze Star. He was from Cincinnati Ohio.
He passed away Oct 27, 1998 from a heart attack.
Keywords: Comany B ,31st Infantry, Mak Tong, Osaka Army Hospital
Entry: 80196
Subject: ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH
Charles Westover SR. wrote on August 30, 2011
City and State: NEW PORT RICHEY FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Sgt John "Jack" Perry.Jr.He was kia Oct 30 1952. I live in New Port Richey,Fl. Thats where Jack came from. I'm looking for anyone who served with him in the army.
Keywords: Triangle Hill Korea Oct 1952
Entry: 80101
Subject: HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION 31ST INFANTRY
Cedric Williams wrote on August 24, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone that may have served with my Dad (Private Monroe B. Williams) in HQ Company, 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry during his tour in Korea; 1952-1953. He served as a mechanic.
Keywords: HQ Company, 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry
Entry: 80051
Subject: E-CO EASY, 7TH DIV. 31ST INF. DAY LIGHT ATTACK
Robert Withrow wrote on August 20, 2011
City and State: NATCHEZ MS
Unit: 31ST, 7TH DIVISON, EASY COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My dad is looking for people who served with him in Korea. If u did, please contact us.
Keywords: king outpost, iron triangle hill, pork chop.
Entry: 79999
Subject: SFC ROY BEDDINGFIELD
Brian Beddingfield wrote on August 15, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my grandfather was SFC Roy Beddingfield. his korea ribbon has 5 bronze stars on it. he was an Operations sgt with the 31st in Chosin and Pusan before that. I have some pictures of the 31st leaving Japan going to korea. they are boarding troop trains, with a big banner that says good luck pro patria logo and all. He is mentioned in Rasula'a Changjin journal twice. does anyone have photos, rosters, or memories of my grandfather. i have exhausted my research efforts. If u would like to see my photos email me---i'll get them online eventually.
Keywords: Chosin Col.Ovenshine lt. Racek Duke Keller George rasula operations sgt. 31st inf regt
Entry: 79943
Subject: MY FATHER BOB (ROBERT L STRAKES) AKA THE GREEK
Robert (Bobby) Strakes SR. wrote on August 11, 2011
City and State: FINKSBURG MD
Unit: 52ND BRIGADE MD NAT. GUARD
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: 101 airborne 82nd korea
Entry: 79649
Subject: KENNETH HENERY DREW I CO CHOSIN
Heather Smith wrote on July 16, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: LUMBERTON NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: POW/MIA,CHOSIN RESIVOIR EASTERN SHORE,(NICK NAME) BOBBY, HOMETOWN EASTHAMPTON,MA, 31ST INF REG ICO 3BN 7TH INFANTRY DIV
Keywords:
Entry: 79532
Subject: WHO KNOWS JOHN MOONEY
Kevin Mooney wrote on July 5, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: BANGOR ME
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for info on anyone who may have served with my Dad. He lived in Rutland Vermont and served from 46-48. While in Korea he was at the Old University of Sovel Barracks/South Gate and part of the Reonansiance to Sea of Japan. He also mentioned Pusan and Inchon but this is all the information he gave me before he passed several years ago. It is my duty as his son to learn about his legacy in serving and protecting this country. Thanks for any help anyone may provide. Kevin Mooney/Bangor Maine
Keywords: 7th Division, 31st Infantry Regiment, Dog Company, Heavy Weapons/1st Batallia
Entry: 79508
Subject: LOOKING 4 PERSONS WHO KNEW MY DAY JOHN (JACK) I KEATING 1950-51
Mark Keating wrote on July 3, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA
Unit: B COMPANY 31ST REGIMENT 7TH DIVISION 1950-51
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking 4 anyone that knew my dad 1950-51
Keywords: Dad went by the name Jack keating he was from Portland Maine
Entry: 79454
Subject: B CO
Sheldon Crane wrote on June 28, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: CINCINNATI CO
Unit: COB 2BN 31 INF
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: pork chop hill
Entry: 79194
Subject: JAMES BURTON TURNER - TRIANGLE HILL
Stephanie Miller wrote on June 4, 2011
City and State: NORTH ANDOVER MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I've been trying to find anyone who would have served with my dad on Triangle Hill. I recently found that he was where he was injured and received medals,etc. for his bravery. Dad never talked about the War and was always respected for this. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Steph
Keywords: #31 is above two crossed rifles
Entry: 78943
Subject: RANGER WITH 7TH INFANTRY 31 REG
Jo Fizur wrote on May 17, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Ive always looked to see what other battles he would have fought in. He mentioned Heart break ridge and i remember seeing photos of old baldy.. Thanks
Keywords: Anyone know my dad? His name was Robert Fizur. fought in Korea along these hills and was an army ranger. wounded in 1952 July near the Iron Triangle . Was in Korea for 9 months i think. 7 infantry div 31 st reg
Entry: 78924
Subject: UNCLE FROM HILLSDALE, MI
Nancy Shail wrote on May 15, 2011
City and State: NEW CARLISLE IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: Looking for anyone who might have served with or known my Uncle RAYMOND ROGERS from Hillsdale, Michigan. He was listed as MIA Dec. 12, 1950 along the withdrawal route from Koto-ri to Hamhung in North Korea. He was assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th ID. Please contact me via email.
Entry: 78649
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH HIM
Carl Willecke wrote on April 21, 2011
City and State: CHICAGO IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my uncle, CPT Harold E. Willecke in 31st Inf Regt, 7th Inf Div. He was KIA on 7 June 1951.
Keywords:
Entry: 78570
Subject: K CO 31ST INF REGT 7TH INF DIV
Gilbert M. Archibeque SR. wrote on April 12, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: MERCED CA
Unit: K CO 31ST INF.REGT 7TT INF.DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: served under Capt Smith in Inchon,
treatedin K hosp. for fractured skull in Jan of 1957, in coma for 3 weeks. 31st inf Regementa CO,
Col.WRIGHT, MEDAL OF HONOR RECEIPIENT.
Keywords: K co.Inchon, summer of 1956-june 57
special guard unit for fuel line, 21 miles long.
looking for pfc willie hill, beaumont, texas and lee han bok from rok
Entry: 78446
Subject: THOMAS F. DUNIGAN
Thomas F. Dunigan wrote on April 4, 2011
City and State: HURST TX
Unit: USS ASHLAND LSD-1
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I have a vague memory of my uncle "Bob" leaving my grandmother's house at the front door kissing his wife , My aunt Katheryn, good by. That was the last we ever saw of him. What info. I have I got from My aunt Katheryn and Ancestory.com. I'm trying to put together my ancestory account and can use any info. anyone may have. Thank you
Keywords: 7th inf. div. unit-31 mia/kia n.korea 12-dec.1950 Robert A. Adams 2nd.
Entry: 77972
Subject: STG DAVID ALEXANDER FERIEND
Kyle Feriend wrote on February 24, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like to know if anyone knew a SGT David Alexander Feriend. Was my uncle. Have little connection with that side of my family would like to know more about his life
Keywords: Battle of Chosin Reservoir, 31st infantry division,
Entry: 77867
Subject: BOBBY NEWLAND KIA NOV. 30, 1950 CHOSIN
Jamie Newland wrote on February 15, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known my great-uncle Bobby Ray Newland. He was killed in action at Chosin on November, 30 1950. My family has very little information on him after he was shipped off to Korea. He was 18 years old when he was killed. If anyone knew him, have any stories it would be greatly appreciated and such an honor. Thanks
Keywords: Chosin Reservoir, November 1950
Entry: 77747
Subject: LT JACK PATTERSON CO B CO 31ST
John (Jack) Considine wrote on February 6, 2011
City and State: TOLLAND CT
Unit: BAKER CO 1ST PLT. 31ST INF. REG'T
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I would like to hear from you. I hope you are still with us and stll health. Pro Patra.
Keywords: Jack: March 26,1953, Dale Outpost.
Entry: 77746
Subject: WIA 4/23/53 OP DALE
John (Jack) Considine wrote on February 6, 2011
City and State: TOLLAND CT
Unit: 31ST INFANTRY REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I WAS WOUNDED THE NIGHT OF MARCH 26,1953 AND APRIL 23,1953 I BELIEVE IT HAPPEN BOTH TIMES ON DALE OUTPOST. I AM NOT LISTED ON THE WIA LIST. I WAS ONCE LISTED A NUMBER YEARS AGO, HOW COME I AM NOT ON THE LIST NOW.
Keywords: JACK: DALE OUTPOST BAKER CO 31st INFANTRY REGIMENT
Entry: 77661
Subject: LIGHTER
Charles Smith wrote on January 29, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: hey i just found a random lighter and im just wondering if i could have some info on it it reads "1st battle group 31st infantry" then it has the "Pro patria" symbol on it and then the name "Shannon" on the back it has a picture of korea and the 38 parralell... so i just want to know if "Shannon" was a real person or if this thing is just fake. thanks.
Keywords:
Entry: 77358
Subject: SGT. HAROLD C. PRATTE 31SR RMC,CHOSIN RES. 50-51
Patsy Pratte wrote on January 5, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: DESLOGE MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Just wondering if anyone remembered him, he arrived 11/50/1950 in Korea, fought in the 5 of 8 major battles. We were married on his return to the states in 1952.
Keywords: Harold C Pratte, Korean War, 31 HMC, US Army. 1950-51, Caught in Chosin Res batle, proud to serve his country for 21 years. Retired 1978, deceased 12/09.
Entry: 77355
Subject: DIVISION HDQS, 7TH DIV. CAMP CASEY
Chris Economides JR. wrote on January 4, 2011
City and State: CHARLOTTE NC
Unit: PERSONAL COOK TO,GEN.L.C. MCGARR 7TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Thats all for now...................Thanks again
thanks again
Keywords: with charlie co. 31st inf. 7th div..I was on cocoa finger on front lines at 10 p.m when firing stopped in july.Candles started lighting on both sides, looked like a bowling alley. every body started screaming with joy................
i had cooks m.o.s. but when i got to korea they did not need any cooks but I still had a cooks M.O.s and when the war ended iwas called to rear c.post and told to proceed to div. hdq....I was asked questions about cooking and I knew all the answers and was picked to be one of two personal cooks to the commanding gen. L.C. Mcgarr and his personal staff 10 men in all with 11 waiters, baker, bar tender, and 6 cooks, 3 on one shift one day and 3 on the next day....Full bird col. John Bastion was chief of staff of division..I cooked for Korean pres.Sygman Rhee many times, Marilyn Monroe 3 meals, General Mcgarr brought her back to the kitchen and introduced me and I shook hands with her. The captain of hdqs and hdgs was a Lt. Ray and his first Sgts. name was Cataldi from brooklyn N.Y..would like to hear from any of the waiters or cooks from that time. I took pictures of Marilyn Monroe and a miss odoul with gen. Mcgarr and also her with all the waiters. someone has a picture of me with her and I would like to swap some pictures if I could...... .I also received a letter from the other president of Korea written in gold letters thanking me for participating in the war with charlie co.31inf. and from congress women Sue Mirec with some medal she put around my neck along with other veterans from this area at the armory at the charlotte airport....thanks for the opportunity to write this and serve my country.................Staff Sgt. Chris Economides jr.
Entry: 77095
Subject: MIA CPL RICHARD E. HUTTON
Christina Blanchette wrote on December 10, 2010
City and State: DES MOINES IA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Great uncle CPL RICHARD E. HUTTON was stationed in the Chosin reservoir. His unit was E CO 2/31 regt 7ID. he was listed MIA while fighting the enemy in South Korea on December 9, 1950. He was then declared dead December 31, 1953. HE ENLISTED in june of 1948. he was 17. he served in Korea Oct. 26 1948 - Dec. 31 1953.
IF THERE IS ANYONE THAT KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT HIM PLEASE LET ME KNOW. PLEASE
Keywords: CPL RICHARD HUTTON, MIA, KOREAN WAR.
Entry: 76886
Subject: 31ST INFANTRY, OUTPOST HARRY, KOREA, 10-18 JUNE 1953
Bruce Jensen wrote on November 22, 2010
City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, all - My father, Harold N. Jensen, arrived in Korea
as a PFC in the first half of 1953 from the 7th
Infantry Division, and I believe was transferred
locally to the 31st, where I think he participated in
the 10 June - 18 June siege in defense of Outpost
Harry. It was on 11 June 1953 that he was awarded his
Combat Infantry Badge, and was part of a unit
(currently unidentified to me) that later received a
Distinguished Unit Citation (also Presidential Unit
Citation), which I believe may have been awarded for
this very same first night of combat at Outpost Harry.
The DUC/PUC was probably awarded 6 days after his DD-
214 release papers were typed up in September 1954, and
so show no such award; official records of this
incident may have burned in the 1973 fire. He has the
gold-framed PUC ribbon, but no original paperwork.
I would be extremely grateful if anyone here might have
some information on this event, and I would be
especially excited if anyone recalls my Dad from this
time. To all the veterans here, we are grateful for
your service and wish you all the very best. Thank you
- Bruce Jensen and Family
Keywords: 31st Infantry, 7th Infantry, Eighth Army, Korea, 10 June
1953, Outpost Harry
Entry: 76594
Subject: FROZEN CHOSIN
Kenneth Kirk SR. wrote on November 2, 2010
City and State: GROVE CITY OH
Unit: 7TH DIV 31ST.REG. HQ.CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Landed at Inchon in 1950
later went north to chosin res.
Keywords:
Entry: 76234
Subject: M/SGT CARL HAROLD LINDQUIST
James Johnson wrote on September 23, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: GROVE CITY MN
Unit: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Sgt Lindquist was MIA on the East side of the Chosin Reservior on Nov 29, 1950. Anyone knowing SGT Lindquist please contact me. James R Johnson
Keywords: HQ CO 3rd Battalion 31st Infantry Regiment.
Entry: 76228
Subject: M/SGT PATRICK W. KELLY
Beth Kelly wrote on September 22, 2010
City and State: MOBILE AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for info on my father, M/Sgt Patrick W. Kelly from Mobile, AL. He fought at Kumwha, Korea in 1952. I'm looking for men who fought with him, stories, that sort of thing. He was with Hq Co 3rd Bn 31 Inf. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much,
Beth Kelly
Keywords: 31st Infantry
Entry: 76186
Subject: 7TH DIV, 31 INF. REG, COMPANY LOVE
Harry Girdley wrote on September 17, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: LOUISVILLE KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to communicate with anyone who may know the details of the circumstances of Vernon's death. His records were said to have been destroyed in the facility located at St Louis, Missouri. Please contact me,his brother,I would greatly appreciate any and all information.
Best regards,
Keywords: PFC Vernon Eurel Girdley, Jr., nicknamed, "Buddy" Killed in Action June 18, 1953 Near Tongun-gol, North Korea /Pork Chop Hill. and th Division, 31st Regiment, Company Love. Awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star, etc.
Entry: 75955
Subject: GLENN A. CARTER 31T INFANTRY B CO.
Merrie Miller wrote on August 28, 2010
City and State: PORTLAND OR
Unit: 7 INF. DIV. 31ST INF. COMPANY B
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father, Glenn Carter was just 20 yrs. old when he was shot in Hellfire Valley on Nov. 30, 1950. He was briefly taken captive, but someone saw his head wound and didn't think he'd survive, so he escaped with my father. We never knew the name of this man. My father was a Pvt. and a machine gunner. He was 6'2" with real curly brown hair and green eyes (very handsome). He was also at Letterman Hospital from Jan 1951-June 1952 when he was given a full medical discharge. He had a wound to his frontal lobes so he raised a lot of ruckus at Letterman hospital drinking and getting into fights. Perhaps someone knows him from there.
Keywords: Task force Drysdale, Hellfire Valley, Letterman Hospital
Entry: 75934
Subject: WEST VIEW HILL, 38TH PARRALEL
Mary Burger wrote on August 26, 2010
City and State: CHULA VISTA CA
Unit: L COMPANY, 31ST INF REG. 7TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Was there last 3 months before cease fire. Remember
plt. Sgt Zimmerman, Gibbons, Cerny, Hertubese, Marcano.
and others.
I was gunner on 60 mortar. Arrived 3 days after a major
battle on Pork Chop Hill. K company and L company joined
in that battle and lost large numbers of men.
I was fortunate to have missed that one.
Everything was quiet immediate upon cease fire.
extended my time in Korea by several months.
Keywords: suicide hill, west view, camp casey
Entry: 75834
Subject: ROBERT L STRAKES
Jim Strakes wrote on August 17, 2010
City and State: MESA AZ
Unit: USS ALCOR AD 34
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: i met my brother bob in sendai japan after ww2,while
in the usn. later he re-upped and was sent to korea
i got a big kick reading how he bawled out a 2 star
general for disturbing his sleep anyone who served with him i'd appreciate a reply. he was something else!!! kudos to the 31st all heroes in my book!!!!
jim strakes/mesa,az.
Keywords: pork chop hill, heart breakridge
Entry: 75833
Subject: ROBERT L STRAKES
Jim Strakes wrote on August 17, 2010
City and State: MESA AZ
Unit: USS ALCOR AD 34
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: i met my brother bob in sendai japan after ww2,while
in the usn. later he re-upped and was sent to korea
i got a big kick reading how he bawled out a 2 star
general for disturbing his sleep anyone who served with him i'd appreciate a reply. he was something else!!! kudos to the 31st all heroes in my book!!!!
jim strakes/mesa,az.
Keywords: pork chop hill, heart breakridge
Entry: 75718
Subject: D COMPANY 31ST INF DECEMBER 1950 TO OCT 1951
Ward Howell wrote on August 6, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: LADY LAKE . FL
Unit: D CO. 31ST INF
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: It is my wish that That I could correspond with some one that was there when I was May be they wont even remember me Am recieving medical care from the VA.
thanks a lot and may we can stand around a fire and swap a few stories like we did then . Take care and God bless
Keywords: Was there the winter of 50 and 51 Was hoping that there was still some one around that was there when I was
Entry: 75686
Subject: BILLIE A. GARRIOTT - WILLIAMSPORT, IN
Nathan Goodman wrote on August 3, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known my grandfather.
Billie A. Garriott - Williamsport, IN
Company: King Company, 31st Infantry, 7th Division
Time of Service: Feb. 21, 1952-Nov. 21, 1953
Please e-mail me.
Thank you,
Nathan
Keywords: Pork Chop Hill
Entry: 75254
Subject: INFO ON OTTO HIGHT
Daniel Hight wrote on June 27, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: MOHAWK NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my father otto served in korea with the 7th div easy company 31st regiment . he now has alzheimers and has been diagnosed with terminal cancer . my brother and i were recently going through his papers and found his discharge papers and found that he received 2 bronze stars that we didnt know about . he never talked much about his time there and we would love any info anyone could give us that knew him then .
Keywords:
Entry: 75166
Subject: 31ST INFANTRY DIVISION ROSTER
Jim West wrote on June 21, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Find a reconstructed Roster for the 31st Division at www.IndianaMilitary.org. A few thousand names now,and looking for more. Site also has rosters for 28th, 30th, 83rd and 106h Divisions. A total of more than 40,000 names and records. If your not there, please click on the "Add or Modify Roster".
Keywords: Roster, 31st Infantry Division, Camp Atterbury
Entry: 74074
Subject: MEMORIES
John Wichern wrote on March 26, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: TYLER MN
Unit: 7TH DIVISION COMPANY E 31ST REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dad is still live and I was looking for 31st regiment patch. He was wounded in battle and did not get some of his stuff. Also if anyone that knows him to let you know he is still alive but uses a walker. He has wonder what as happen to some of his army bubbies
Keywords:
Entry: 73897
Subject: CPL WENDEL ROBERT MOLES
Jennifer Holderread wrote on March 12, 2010
City and State: DECHERD TN
Unit: F COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 31ST INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My great uncle was CPL Moles. He was last seen in action on 10-16-52. There seems to be no additional information on him at this time. My family has provided DNA to JPAC to identify his remains, however, it is not a definate. I would like to hear from anyone who knew what happended to him or his company. All I know is 12 men went missing, seemingly without a trace, on 10-16-52. I hope there is someone alive with information or someone who knows anything so that we may put the pieces together. Again, his name was Wendel R. Moles and he was from Charleston WV and I believe he was only about 19 years old when he enlisted. Thank you to anyone who may be able to help.
Keywords: Operation Showdown, Hill 598, Triangle Hill, Kumhwa, MIA, Pike's Peak, Sandy Ridge
Entry: 73795
Subject: EDWARD LEAVITT AND K CO./31ST INF. IN KOREA
Edward Leavitt wrote on March 3, 2010
City and State: JAFFREY NH
Unit: 3RD PLT., K CO., 31ST INFANTRY REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was a Corporal in the 3rd squad, 3rd Platoon, K Company,31st Infantry during the period December 1951 until I was wounded on August 6th, 1952 during a recon with Lt. Alan King who was KIA at that time.
I'm looking for anyone who was with the unit and knew me or anyone else who was with us during the above time period. I'm alive and kicking and want to remenice (sic) about those days and the buddies we knew.
The E-mail address is that of a friend who will ensure that it reaches me and will help me answer the same way. My other contact info is listed above.
Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Punch Bowl, Iron Triangle, Hill 1063.
Lyle Burg, Capt. Robert Bentley, Lt. Charles Martin,
Herman's Hill, Lt. Alan King.
Entry: 73512
Subject: CONTACT ME IF MY NAME RINGS A BELL M CO CHOSIN
Jerry Abrams wrote on February 11, 2010
City and State:
Unit: CO.M 31STRCT 7TH DIV (KOREA)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: the chosin battle
Entry: 73325
Subject: 13-14 DISCHARGED SOLDIERS CAMP HOVEY 1971-1972
Charley Harris JR. wrote on January 28, 2010
City and State: NEW ORLEANS LA
Unit: 1/38TH INF CAMP HOVEY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR THE GROUP OF OUTSTANDING SOLDIERS THAT
CARED ENOUGH ABOUT A FELLOW SOLDIER THAT HAD BEEN SHOT
DOWN ILLEGALY BY UNITED STATES MILITARY. WHEN WE TRIED
TO FIND OUT WEATHER HE WAS DEAD OR ALIVE THE NEXT
MORNING WE WERE BEATEN TO THE GROUND KICKED AND BEATEN
WITH BLACKJACKS. THE ONLY THING WE WANTED TO DO WAS TO
GET IN CONTACT WITH HIS PARENTS OR CLOSET RELATIVES.
ALL 13-14 OF SOLDIERS WERE IMMEDIATELY SHIPED TO ARMY
PRISON - STAR CADE WITH NO CHARGES. I HAVE NOT HEARD OR
SEEN ANY OF THE SOLDIERS IN MY PLUNTUNE SINCE BEING
DISCHARGED SOME HONORABLE SOME DISHONORABLE 38 YEARS
AGO.
CHARLEY W HARRIS JR.
Keywords: FIGHTING TIGERS
Entry: 72930
Subject: COMPANY E -- SGT V. ROSS
Veronica Chaya wrote on December 29, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Vernon Ross (photo posted on 31stinfantry.org) enlisted Sept 1947 at Ft Banks MA, sent to Japan March 1948 in Company E 31st Regt, qualified in Transport Sept 1949, landed in South Korea Sept 1950, earned CIB at Suwon-Osan. Drove the CO's jeep and company trucks; Thanksgiving at Pungsan North Korea near Fusen Reservoir and trucked sick/wounded back to Puckchong. Ambushed on road from Koto-ri while trucking out Chosin retreaters; made (Tech) SGT. Best buddies were Lloyd Pitman, Cecil Pack and Arthur Buckley (MIA/KIA). Shipped out spring 1951 and finished his hitch in Sept (at Fort Dix in 47th Regt HQ). If you or your Company E KW Vet recognizes anything here, e-mail me, THANK YOU ! Veronica
Keywords: Company E, 31st Regt, Japan and Korea, March 1948 - April 1951 Other Company E men were Capt Kilpatrick, LTs Holzapfel and Eichorn; Lou Poitras, Richard Krebs, G. Cliborne, R. Facteau; R. Abel, C. Allmon, J. Armstrong, E. Austin, R. Baty, G. Betts, D. Chandler, G. Cronk, R. Davison, G. Gray, D. Grinnell, R. Hinkein, R. Hutton, J. Jones, R. Jones, N. Klaris, B. Largusa, R. Lewis, J. Lowry, I. Nicklow, F. Patterson, C. Robison, L. Rupe, R. Shirley, D. Spicer, J. Talley, R. Tetreault, R. Thayer, H. Timmons, J. Westerson, C. Workman.
Entry: 72799
Subject: HQ CO,31ST INF BTN
Gerald Johnson SR. wrote on December 15, 2009
City and State: VANCIUVER WA
Unit: HQ CO,31ST IN BTN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: i was btn sr clk
Keywords: i served from dec 31,1955 to apr 1,1957 at camp casey
Entry: 72798
Subject: HQ CO,31ST INF BTN
Gerald Johnson SR. wrote on December 15, 2009
City and State: VANCIUVER WA
Unit: HQ CO,31ST IN BTN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: see above
Keywords: i served from dec 31,1955 to apr 1,1957 at camp casey
Entry: 72036
Subject: KENNETH BROWN PORTER
Joseph Porter II wrote on October 21, 2009
City and State: SAN MARCOS TX
Unit: 31ST INFANTRY 7TH DIVISION COMPANY B, 4TH PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather, Kenneth Brown Porter Sr., was in Korea in November 1950. His company was surrendered on Nov 30 1950 at 4:30am. I do not have any pictures of him in Korea. However, At least one picture of him survived from his service in WWII. My Grandpa was born in 1923. He was born in Florida and my father tells me he thinks he was in the 31st Infantry 7th Division Company B, 4th platoon, Heavy Weapons Mortar Assistant on a 60mm tube.
He spent the remainder of the war till August 1953, in POW Camp 3 in Ch'ang-Song. His rank was only a Private E-2 during his service in Korea. He held the rank of Sergent until he was busted to private, just before the war, when an accidental discharge of his weapon on guard duty struck Orland Edland, another MP on his post at Fort Ord. Orland survived and never went to Korea. He lived until 1997.
Grandpa did make it out of Korea where his rank was restored only to die a few years later in a skiing accident. I am looking for any information about Kenneth Brown Porter Sr of Bay County or Panama City Florida. Service #RA34546235. He was known as the old man due to his age according to some reports. Can you help me? Thank you. J Porter
Keywords: Old Man, POW Camp 3, Ch'ang-Song, Hell Fire Valley
Entry: 71772
Subject: CHOSIN FEW
Peter Blake wrote on September 26, 2009
City and State: MARINA CA
Unit: K CO.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was in K Co. in the chosin Res. along with other members of the Company. The History Channel ran a special about the Chosin battle but only talked about the Marines that fought there and nothing about the army troops that fought and died there. I contacted the History Channel 2 years ago and that said they cant do anything about it. I made a suggestion about running a program about K Co. and they flat out said NO !!!. I think it's only fair they run a program about K Co.'s role so as not to dimmish there role in that battle. I've been writihg to as many people as i could to stress this point but to no avail. If some others start writing also maybe some thing might get done!!! My fathers name was Donald E. Blake. If anyone who reads this knew him and have any stories I would love to hear them. Thank you.
Peter P. Blake
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Entry: 71387
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF
Robert Lowery wrote on August 24, 2009
City and State: WEST COLUMBIA SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: It's hard to forget the "Forgotten War" especially the cold and lost friends.
Keywords: Wesley, Clark. Hill 1062, Inje Pass,USS Breckenridge
Tony Perry, Willy Wolmack, Glazer
Entry: 70902
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW JERRY GUERRISE
Jacci O'Brien wrote on July 14, 2009
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my uncle jerry guerrise- he was killed in action on 9/11/51. Thank you
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Entry: 70829
Subject:
Edward Kostyal wrote on July 7, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Would like to here from anyone that would remember me. I was with "G" Co 31st Inf Reg 7th Inf Div From Sep 1950 to July 1951 when I was rotated back to the states. I'm sorry but I do not remember any names but I am sure there are someone out there that served with me.
Thanks and God Bless
Keywords: Inchon, Chosin Res, Hamhung - Sep 1950 to July 1951