Entry: 62680
Subject: LOOKING FOR DMZ FRIENDS IN 85 - 86
Eddie Lozano wrote on October 20, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone who was there with me.
Keywords: I was a chaplain assistant in 1985-86 on the DMZ. 2nd Infantry Division
Entry: 62652
Subject: IS ANY OUT THERE KNEW ROBERT STEVESON
Robert Steveson wrote on October 19, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: HHC 1ST BN 31INF AT CAMP CASEY KOREA NEAR DONGDUCH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: lOOKING FOR SOME ONE THAT KNEW Sp4- ROBERT STEVESON WHEN HE WAS AT CAMP CASEY IN (HHC. 1st Bn 31Inf) I WAS THE SENOIR SWITCHBORD OPERATOR IN 1966-1967 SO IF ANY ONE THANK THEY KNOW ME DROP ME A NOTE PLEASE.
THANK`S ROBERT.
Entry: 62651
Subject: IS ANY OUT THERE KNEW ROBERT STEVESON
Robert Steveson wrote on October 19, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: HHC 1ST BN 31INF AT CAMP CASEY KOREA NEAR DONGDUCH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: lOOKING FOR SOME ONE THAT KNEW Sp4- ROBERT STEVESON WHEN HE WAS AT CAMP CASEY IN (HHC. 1st Bn 31Inf) I WAS THE SENOIR SWITCHBORD OPERATOR IN 1966-1967 SO IF ANY ONE THANK THEY KNOW ME DROP ME A NOTE PLEASE.
THANK`S ROBERT.
Entry: 62577
Subject: KING CO. 31ST INF. 7TH DIV.
Gerald (Gerry) Eneberg wrote on October 12, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: EDINA MN
Unit: KING COMPANY 31ST INFANTRY 7TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for people who were ther in 1952
Keywords: Hill 598 Hill 1062
Entry: 62572
Subject: JAMES VERY - KOREA CO M 31ST REG
Kent Very wrote on October 11, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad was with the 31st, Company M at least part of the time. I think he was there 1950-1952. We lost him in 1993. He was a top kick when he left Korea. He was with the 29th Div in WWII. Anyone out there who knew him, please e-mail me. Thanks.
Keywords: Company M Jim Very
Entry: 62569
Subject: TRYING TO LOCATE LOST GREAT UNCLE
Brian Foley wrote on October 11, 2007
City and State: RUSSELL SPRINGS KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm trying to locate my late Great-Aunt's step-son. He is/was Pfc. Tommy Zornes of the 17th "Buffalo" Infantry Regiment. He was from Greensburg,IN. I was going through my Great-Aunt's trunk of memories she left to me and found all these letters he had wrote and the newspaper clippings of where he was in a battle on September 1951 where his company was over-run and he helped turn the tide against the enemy,therefore receiving-Bronze Star,Silver Star,Korean Service Medal, and later the Purple Heart for being wounded at a later battle. I would just love to find out anything about him and maybe if he is still alive give him these old letters and stuff. Thanks for any helpful correspondance or help in learning of his where abouts. Sincerely, Brian S. Foley
Keywords: PFC.Tommy Zornes,Iron Triangle,Company I, 31st Infantry, Westport Soldier, Company L, Korean Service Medal,Bronze Star,Silver Star Recipient.
Entry: 62486
Subject: KING CO. 31ST RCT 1951-1952 KOREA
John Clendening wrote on October 3, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARYVILLE TN
Unit: CO. K 31ST RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone with whom I served.
Keywords:
Entry: 62260
Subject: 31 INF REGT CO C 6 50 10 50 LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ANYONE
Harold J. Theriot wrote on September 12, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: ABITA SPRINGS LA
Unit: CO C 31 INF REGT 7TH INF DIV 1948 1953
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: ihchone chosen resivor iwon hungnam souwl tague
pusan camp crawford japan 1st cav tokyo japan
supporo japan
Entry: 62200
Subject: ERC INF 31ST INF REGT,MUNITIONS HANDLER SGT 21 FEB 1952
Roberta Hughes JR. wrote on September 7, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: VENTURA CA
Unit: T ERC INF MUNTITIONS HANDLER CO, C 31ST INF REGT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am John Hughes's youngest daughter, I am very interested in learning about my father and his life as an US ARMY SOLDIER. His time spent in Korea, His whole military existence . This was a subject i was far to young to understand ... during our lifes time we spent together.. I could never love and respect and honor another human being as , I do . My DAD. This love learned from him , has me searching for this part of his life so i can try to understand the person he truley is... I am so proud to be his daughter, and only hope my his young son ,His first grandson will grow to love and respect,and honor life as he, and dedication to his , love for his family, children and the country in which we . live,.
Keywords: 1952 Reld Ad Camp Cooke , CAlifornia Stg (T) feb 21 1952 ern inf 1947 - 1950 (ANDY) John Andrew Hughes JR.
los Angeles calif ,pierce st , in pacoima ca. Decorations and Medals: Combat Infantry Badge,
\Koreran Service Medal w? 3 Bronze Service stars
United nations Service medal Co C, 31st Inf Regt
Entry: 62169
Subject: REPLY TO TOM ENEBERG
Gerald (Gerry) Eneberg wrote on September 4, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: EDINA MN
Unit: KING CO. 31 INFANTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was wounded near hill 598 in May of 1952 and again in Oct on hill 1952. Spent some time in JKapan and then home.
Keywords: I was wounded near hill 598 in May of 1952 and again on Oct of 1952. I spent some time in Japan and then home.
Entry: 62133
Subject: LOOKING TO LOCATE LONG LOST FRIENDS
Mike Tryon JR. wrote on August 31, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: CORNING NY
Unit: C COMPANY 31ST. ING REGT 7TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Would like to contact was from Mass. was from Hornell,ny
Keywords: Tony Persing Vitor Slater any body that was there
Entry: 62040
Subject: 7TH DIVISON 31ST INFANTRY H CO
Charles Wigginton JR. wrote on August 21, 2007
City and State: SOMERVILLE AL
Unit: H CO HEAVY WEAPONS
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My Dad would love to hear from anyone in the H Co. especailly if you have contact with James Ferguson from Ky, PFC Shelton or Sheldon from Utah and a guy from North Dakota by the name of Instead (probably misspelled - sorry) Thanks for making this possible.
Keywords:
Entry: 61976
Subject: UNCLE THOMAS BEELMAN
Greg Beelman wrote on August 15, 2007
City and State: AMARILLO TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew my uncle Thomas Beelman. I don't know much about him since he was MIA before I was born.
Keywords:
Entry: 61913
Subject: EUGENE AND HERBERT MOATS
Kelli Smith wrote on August 9, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I believe that Herbert Andrew Moats and Eugene Moats were some relation to each other, brothers, maybe cousins. They are my relatives, I have family tree info on them.
Keywords:
Entry: 61849
Subject: LYNN R PETERSON
Barbara Peterson wrote on August 2, 2007
City and State: CHARLOTTE NC
Unit: H CO 31ST INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Uncle Lynn Peterson's last letter is dated Nov 26, 1950. It's hard to read the copy I have but I believe it says that General McArthur said on the radio the night before that he would have him in Japan for Christmas. Something about "just fixed a battery of y 1058. Says he will soon head to the Yula river. We have no information on what happened to him or when. If you know anything, please email me at vapeterson@aol.com
Keywords: Poonysans, Korea Nov 1950 MIA
Entry: 61779
Subject: CHOSIN RESERVOIR K COMPANY
John A. Smart SR. wrote on July 28, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: HAVERHILL MA
Unit: K CO 31ST REGT 7TH INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Anyone who was with this unit from the Inchon Landing til the Chosin Resevrior especially those in Lt McGuires Platoon and who might remember Bill Bailey, Bob Fecteau, Ron Beckman, Sylvester Helding, George Perry and Jerry Austin the Medic, and were lucky enough to make it back to Hungnam and the boats out of there, I'd sure like to hear from you.
Thanks, John
Keywords: Inchon to the Chosin Resevrior,. Iwon landing and the trip south to the coast and the boats.
Entry: 61615
Subject: LOST UNCLE
Jim Leftwich wrote on July 13, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm Looking for anyone who served in the 31stInf Regt 7th Inf Div 11th Rangers in Korea with John D St. Onge He Was Killed on October 28, 1952 thank you
Keywords:
Entry: 61522
Subject: 31 INF RGT 7 INF DIV
Jon Hunton wrote on July 4, 2007
City and State: PA
Unit: 31 INF RGT 7 INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle (John J McKenna) was Killed In Action - Oct 14,1952 in
KOREA. He was in the 31 inf rgt 7 inf div. I am currently making a
memory case for him and need to know if anyone can tell me what the
unit patch looks like or any patches that would pertain to him.
If you can tell me or send me a picture I would really appreciate it.
saycheese@comcast.net
Thank You for your time.
God Bless America and Our Troops!
Jon Hunton
Keywords: JOHN J MCKENNA
Entry: 61478
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY OLD BUDDIES
Harold J. Theriot wrote on June 30, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: ABITA SPRINGS LA
Unit: CO C 31 INF REGT 7TH DIV.IN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: contact me by e mail or phone let me know what old age is like how about our poor feet in old age frost bite let me know if any feet problems let me know if anyone has the answer to frozen feet thanke god bless
Keywords: nickname kajun inchone chosen iwon 38th hamnung pusan soule tajku irowan wonson in korea with co c 50 to 52 before that was with fox co 48 to 50
Entry: 61477
Subject: CPL ROBERT QUINTAL, HQ CO 31ST REGT 7TH INF
Robert Mackowiak wrote on June 30, 2007
City and State: PAWTUCKET RI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: My grandfather served from around june 1951 until about the same time in 1952 in korea with Hq Co ?Bn 31st Inf Regt 7th Inf Div...while there he attained the rank of corporal and was buddies with pvt tony valiente (?) who can be seen on the front cover of the book Troopship. My grandfather was discharged in 1953 after serving with Co C 1st Bn 3rd Armd Cav Regt at camp pickett for a year after being sent home from korea. I am very interested in his past..he doesn't talk about the war much but if anyone knows him any help would be appreciated. He was awarded the CIB, Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze battle stars, UN Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
Entry: 61338
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER LT. ERNEST C. SNYDER
Kevin Snyder wrote on June 19, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: PEACHTREE CITY GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to get information on my grandfather, LT Ernest C. Snyder. The information I have is that he served in 1st BN 31st INF Reg. (1951-52). He was severely injured in 1963 in a car wreck with brain injury and never recovered. My grandmother gave me his purple heart and some other medals but no one knows anything about his service and what happened to him in Korea. Any information would be appreciated as I want to honor his memory and pass his story on to his great grandchildren.
Keywords: Ernest Snyder 1st Battalion 31st Infantry
Entry: 61268
Subject: THEODORE M. TASKER WAS MY UNCLE, (MY DAD'S ONLY BROTHER).
Monique Tasker wrote on June 10, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: BROCKTON MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Any information pertaining to his service while in the Army and particularly during the Korean war would give his family greater peace. Please tell us how you knew him- we'd love to hear from you!
Keywords:
Entry: 61205
Subject: ROGER N LETENDRE INFO
Crystal Letendre St. Lawrence wrote on June 4, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for information on my Uncle Roger N. Letendre. He was a member of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was KIA on May 30, 1951 in Korea.
Keywords:
Entry: 60997
Subject: MED. CO. 31ST REGT. 7TH DIV.
Kenneth E. Rode wrote on May 15, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: DELPHOS OH
Unit: MED. CO, 31ST REGT. 7TH. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 60996
Subject: MED. CO. 31ST REGT. 7TH DIV.
Kenneth E. Rode wrote on May 15, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: DELPHOS OH
Unit: MED. CO, 31ST REGT. 7TH. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 60877
Subject: LOOKING FOR FAMILY
Tessie Cochran (Brooks-Phillips) wrote on May 3, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 60810
Subject: MY FATHER
Betsy Miles wrote on April 26, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Came across this site. My father was Pvt. Arthur Miles. He passed away on December 8, 1999. His assignment was CO G 31st Inf. Regt. He didn't speak about his experience. Found some pictures during this time and wondered if anoyone remembered him.
Thanks
Keywords: 31st inf.
Entry: 60731
Subject:
William H. Lowery JR. wrote on April 19, 2007
Deceased
City and State: FOREST CITY NC
Unit: 31ST INFANTRY, LOVE COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I (kimlowery@bellsouth.net) entered this information for my father (William H. Lowery Jr.). He does not have internet access. He has mentioned many times that he wishes he knew how some of the guys he served with during the Korean War were today.
Keywords: Henry Mangene (not sure of spelling)
Entry: 60726
Subject: I KNEW HIM WE WAS RAISED TOGETHER
Harold J. Theriot wrote on April 19, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: ABITA SPRINGS LA
Unit: 7TH DIV 31ST INF REGT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 60717
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY GREAT UNCLES FRIENDS
Rich Wisniewski JR. wrote on April 18, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: my uncle was felix john wisniewski he died in 1951 on december 1. i found a book and learned some stuff about him and i was wondering if any of his buddies were out there that can tell me more about him. you can get ahold of me at shirichard3@aol.com i would apprecate it if u will get ahold me.... thanks alot
Keywords: looking for someone who knew my great uncle
Entry: 60681
Subject: DMZ CAMP CASEY
Herbert Beaver wrote on April 15, 2007
City and State: RICHMOND VA
Unit: HHC 2ND BN 31ST INF
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 60505
Subject: GEORGE TAYLOR MILITARY POLICE FT SHERIDAN ILLINOIS 1952
Margaret Bollack wrote on March 30, 2007
City and State: MITCHELL SD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I am looking to find my father, George Taylor. This name may have been one of his roommates off base, as I understand some fellows used their friends names when dating local girls, when he dated my mother, Marilyn Moskal-Mugil. She had a 3 year old daughter at the time and they were living with her parents, Frank and Margaret Moskal in Arlington Heights Ill. When the dated, they would dance the Tango. I would like to meet him, just once or have a photo of him. He was quite tall (for the times), white, thin. He drove a green Chevy with wing back fenders??? I just want to put a face to the word "FATHER". I am not seeking money, family or anything other than a photo and possibly to meet, if he is still alive. He told my mother he was part Cherokee and from St Louis MO, but again, we don't know if this is true or not. He also knew my step-dad, Steve (Blacky) Barody.
Keywords: Marilyn Moskal-Mugil, Arlington Heights Illinois, green Chevy, had 3 other military police roommates, lived off base, stationed Ft Sheridan, Illinois. Shipped off to Korea prior to September, 1952, Steve (Blacky) Barody, played "chicken" on Rand Road - cop arrested him.
Entry: 60473
Subject: LOOKING FOR A CO 31ST INF REGT 1957-58
Rick Merritt wrote on March 26, 2007
City and State: FORT BENNING GA
Unit: 3RD BN 75TH RANGER REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: From: Rick Merritt
Subject: Looking for A Co 31st INF REGT 1957-58
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Comments:
Looking for some of my father's Army Buddies who served at Camp Casey in Apr 1957 to Aug 1958. His name is Ralph Merritt Sr.from Lucasville, Ohio. Please e-mail me at rick.merritt@us.army.mil
Keywords: Ralph Merritt, A Co 31st INF REGT, 1957-58, Camp Casey
Entry: 60413
Subject: LOOKING FOR ARMY BUDDIES
Ernest (Ernie) Spooner wrote on March 21, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILLOWS CA
Unit: 7TH INF. DIV. 31ST REG. B CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I'd like to contact old buddies-William Skidmore, Charles Tomas, Schuman,Harold Epps. Also anyone else from B Co. who served with me in 1952-53. I'd really like to hear from you!
Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, Westview, Old Baldy,
Entry: 60395
Subject: IS ANYBODY STILL LEFT OUT THERE???
Robert Lowery SR. wrote on March 19, 2007
City and State: WEST COLUMBIA SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Awarded CIB at Inje.
I was very lucky, I went home whole, I mean physically.
Served from Dec. 1951 to Oct. 1952.
I can remember being on a combat patrol Christmas Day
1951. 18 years old and dumb as hell.
I turned 18 on the boat going to Korea.
I found myself in Vietnam in 1966, not so dumb this time. Made it through that one safely as well.
I retired from the Army in 1970.
Keywords: Inje, Inje Pass, Hill 1062 at Kumwha, Kumwha Valley
Wesley and Clark.
Entry: 60299
Subject: SGT. WILLIAM DAVID PFANDER KOREA 1952-53
Paula Pfander Broughton wrote on March 10, 2007
City and State: NIANTIC CT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am the daughter of Sgt. William David Pfander. It is with great sadness in my heart that I post to you that he died on November 29, 2005 of his colon cancer. Thanks to this site, one person did get in contact with him. I have hope that some others that are still living or their relatives will contact me. I have many "people" photos that he took of those who he served with and around. I will gladly email copies to anyone who asks. Put Korean Photos on subject line so I do not delete your request. He was in the 31st Inf. Reg. Med. Co., 7th Division, Co. E, F and C and was at Outpost Dale. Now that dad has passed I can add that on the day that the armistice was signed, he managed to get an "up close and personal" photo of the banner that said, "Reunite with your loved ones." If that rings anyone's bell..... I have scanned copies of pictures of those few men that were up on that hill. God bless all of you that have served and all those who will.
Keywords: Old Baldy, 31st Polar Bears, Outpost Dale, aidman/Medic, Kevin Kelly, Shorty, Dr. Moeller, Dr. Montinello, Custaff/uff/off, pet falcon, tall and skinny
Entry: 60073
Subject: 1ST BATTALION 31ST RCT CHOSIN
Michael Saltis wrote on February 20, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I would like to know position of 1st battalion 31st rct November 25- dec10 1950
Entry: 60030
Subject: PVT. ANGEL MELECIO-HERNANDEZ
Kalin Chow wrote on February 14, 2007
City and State: NEW YORK NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Does anyone have any information on my uncle?
31st Inf. Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division
PVT. Angel Melecio-Hernandez
Keywords: 31st Inf. Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division
Died of Wounds 9/15/52
Entry: 59997
Subject: 31ST INFANTRY REGIMENT PHOTOS
Laura (Anderson) Way wrote on February 12, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: The Family of Joseph Mack Harper would like some help from the men who served with the Communications Platoon, Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment who were with the unit when they were stationed in Japan before going to Korea. Joe Harper had about 250 photos from the time he spent in Japan and the identity of most of the men is unknown. There is a boot camp photo of 22 men pictured with their names signed on the front. Many of these men were KIA or MIA in Korea. And there are many other photos of other men not in the main photo. They are now online at the following link.
http://www.mdshell.com/31stinfantry/cpg149/thumbnails.php?album=1
Joseph Mack Harper died at Chosin and his remains were never recovered. The Harper family has no photos or letters from Joe after he went to Korea. It is their desire to first identify the men in these pictures and then to share with others.
In Joe's Niece's own words.... I would be happy to forward any of the pix (group or otherwise) to anyone who may use it for ID-ing or helping in any way... I am also willing to share the pix to other families, which was an original hope of our family's, sharing the wonderful things we found and sharing information to learn about his life... we have no photos after he left Japan, so Korea pix would be precious to us... But no, no one in other families has contacted me...
If you are a Veteran from this Unit, please contact Joyce at celestialprincess@cox.net so we can find out the names of these Heroes.
We remember that Freedom has a Cost.
Keywords: Chosin, MIA, photos, 31st Inf Regiment
Entry: 59993
Subject: COMPANY E 1948-1951
V. Chaya wrote on February 11, 2007
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 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. Other Easy Co 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. If you or your Company E KW Vet recognizes anything here, e-mail me, THANK YOU !
Keywords: Company E, 31st Regt, Japan and Korea, March 1948 - April 1951
Entry: 59846
Subject: HHC 1-31 FROM 1978-1979
Richard Magner wrote on January 30, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILMINGTON DE
Unit: HHC 1ST-31ST
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am a National Service Officer for the Military Order of the Purple Heart. I am working with a former member of HHC 1st-31st, his name is Harry (Douglas) Caleb. Mr. Caleb is trying to contact anyone who may have known him and some incidents along the DMZ that have haunted Mr. Caleb causing him to have a current diagnosis of PTSD. Mr. Caleb served in Korea during 1978-1979. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Richard M. Magner, NSO
Military Order of the Purple Heart
VA Regional Office
1601 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 633-5508
FAX (302) 633-5523
Keywords: Camp Casey
Entry: 59830
Subject: RUMFOLA/SHEEHAN 31ST 1ST BN REUNION
Tom Sheehan wrote on January 28, 2007
City and State: SAUGUS MA
Unit: HQ CO 1ST BN 31ST INFANTRY REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: During the first week of October, 2006, my wife Beth and I visited Marie and Chuck Rumfola at their home in Avon, NY. Chuck and I had not seen each other since 1951 when we were in Korea. From the moment I met him in a parking lot, waiting to be led to his home, it was one of the nicer times of my life. We spent two days with them and the person of Chuck and his full range of accomplishments and grand life filled us with pleasure. He had just painted his house, put a transmission in his truck so he could drive him and Marie to Florida for their winter stay, and presented us with four bottles of wine he had made. His range of talents is extraordinary, like rebuilding a half dozen tractors from the ground up, building his home, making furniture, and being a most memorable host. Just an old Polar Bear here sharing some good memories.
Keywords: Col. Kim, Stan Kujawski, Bob Breda, Pops Podgurski, Earl Peterson, Ed Lampack, Bob Walker, Frank Butcher,
Tom Durocko, Jack Slack, Charlie "Chuck" Rumfola.
Entry: 59808
Subject: LOOKING FOR GARRET OR KERKOVE HDQ. CO IN '45--'47'
Richard (Dick) Zelonis` wrote on January 26, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: SOUTHAVEN MS
Unit: HDQ. CO, 31ST INF. SEOUL
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: am looking for old friends of so many years ago.I have found two...Laddie Klancher and Jesse Duthrie. We were in Seoul with motor pool, Headquarters Co.
Keywords: dispatchers' office, motor pool and Jesse Duthrie, Savage. Boley etc
Entry: 59801
Subject: FATHER RICHARD DOAK PASSED AWAY
Mike Doak wrote on January 25, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: LEE'S SUMMIT MO
Unit: 31ST INFANTRY, POLAR BEAR REGIMENT, C COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: My father,Lt.Richard Doak, just passed away at age of 84 on January 5, 2007. His wife, Virginia, also passed away January 19, 2007. He and his wife will be interred in Arlington National Cemetary on January 29. He was from Missouri. He credited Col Kim and Col. William J. McCaffrey for his survival during the Korean war, after many battles McCaffrey said"get Doak out of there" and made him company supply officer.As a result he survived and made it back to his farm in Missouri. His family will miss him. He always wanted to tell Col. McCaffrey thank you for getting him off the front lines. McCaffrey died in Feb. 2006.
Richard Doak also served as a platoon leader during WW2 in the Phillipines.God bless America, God bless our troops and God bless our veterans.
Keywords: Lt. Richard Doak, Silver Star Kwansgua Korea, Platoon leader c company Polar Bear regiment, 7th Infantry, 31st
Entry: 59535
Subject: EARL EMERSON KIBBEY INFO
Robert Kibbey wrote on January 9, 2007
City and State: LEWISVILLE TX
Unit: I CO. 3/31 7TH INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Any information would be greatly appreciated about Earl Emerson Kibbey, PFC, I company 3/31st 7th inf divison who perished east of Chosin on or about 12/3/1950. Also, anything in general about I company would be great as well.
Keywords: Chosin campaign information 11/27 - 12/3 1950.
Entry: 59426
Subject: ANANIAS(ANDY) JANVRIN
Michelle Moulton wrote on December 28, 2006
City and State: SEABROOK NH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I am looking for any Korean War verteran who may have served at Chosin Resevoir with my uncle, Ananias (Andy) Janvrin. He was of the 31st Regiman,7th Division and is to believed to have been killed on November 28, 1950. My father was only 7 when his brother Andy was killed in Korea. I would like to be able to give my father any information about his brother's time in Korea.
Entry: 59417
Subject: GLENN CARTER
Merrie Miller wrote on December 27, 2006
City and State: PORTLAND OR
Unit: 31ST INFANTRY B COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father's name was Glenn Alan Carter. He was part of the 31st infantry RCT at Chosin. He was in the medical corp. He was from Missoula Montana. He was captured by the Chinese and shot in the head. He escaped his capture somehow, and ended up in Letterman Army Hospital in San Fransisco. He never really recovered from his experiences or his wound. I am just getting to know my Father now, as my Mother left him when we were very young. I am hoping that someone is still left who might remember my Father.
Merrie Miller
Keywords: "Chosin Frozen"
Entry: 59160
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
James H. Della Silva wrote on October 9, 2006
City and State: ANCHORAGE AK
Unit: 2ND PLT, C CO.,1ST BAT.,31ST INF RCT/REGMT, 7TH IN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with me,Del Prodensky,Sgt.(big del) Cpl (nickname DonaldDuck)So maney buddies whose names I cannnot remember thier names,just thier faces.
Keywords: Little Del,Served 1950-53,Kumwoa Valley.Big PopSan, Little Popsan.Arsnel Hill,Out post forward,Assulet on little Popsan Arnsnel Hill,relived K Co,32nd from K Co Outpost,meany hills and patrols(Night and day,Recon,Search and Destery)
Entry: 59081
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
Harold J. Theriot SR. wrote on September 30, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: ABITA SPRINGS LA
Unit: 7TH DIV 31ST REG C CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: ANY COMMENTS ABOUT FROST BITE
Keywords: INCHON IWON INVASION CHOSIN 38 TH PARALLEL 1948 TO
1953 PERCELL FROM ILLINOIS OR ANY ONE FROM JAPAN
AND KOREA
Entry: 58927
Subject: COMPANY L 7TH INFANTRY 3RD DIVISION 1951
Pam Kruschke wrote on September 17, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: PRIOR LAKE MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was in this battle, was wounded and was treated in the field. He recieved the Purple Heart but has misplaced it and his records went up in a fire.
His name is James W. Johnson originally from St. Cloud, Mn. He was also a boxer in the Army-they called him Lefty or Jolting Jim. He was fighting under Capt. William T. Lyons on hill #284 when they came under attack. He needs to find anyone else who was at this battle and observed his injuries so he can get the benefits that he deserves. Any help out there would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Pam Kruschke
Keywords: Sept. 6-7, 1951 Hill 284 Near Chorwon Korea Company L 7th Infantry 3rd division