Entry: 7099
Subject: K COMPANY, 34TH INF
Norman Jensen wrote on February 21, 2000
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City and State: ANCHORAGE AK
Unit: K COMPANY, 34TH INF AND 21ST INF 24TH DIV
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: K company, 34th Inf and 21st Inf 24th Div
Historical records I have recently read of the performance of task force smith, 19th, 21st and 34 Inf. regiments during July 1950 are not very complimentary, and I would like to exchange information with other survivors such as myself regarding the events of that time. Having tried to locate Task Force Smith in early July, and been involved in defensive actions in Chonan, Kumm River, Tajon and Pusan perimeter.
Norm Jensen February 1, 1999.
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Entry: 6909
Subject: 34TH INFANTRY REGIMENT 20 JUL 1950
John Guiel wrote on February 12, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My brother, Pfc. Alfred Guiel, was listed as MIA on 20 JUL 1950. My family was notified by telegram on the 20th of August. Later, we received a post card from a ham radio operator with Alfred's own words, "On my way back to the states. Everything OK". He was flown to Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, MA which was about five miles from his home in South Hadley, MA.
I only know that he was in the 34th Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division, battalion and company unknown; but I vaguely remember him saying it was a rifle company. He said he had been wounded in action west of Masan about 60 miles south of Taejon.
In an interview with repoters, he was not certain when he was wounded. He also told reporters that he thought he was hit by rifle fire, but I think he told me at one time that he and his squad might have been strafed by an American aircraft.
He thought that he was the only survivor of his squad. The others were running to take cover under a bridge, while he, whether before or after being hit, took cover behind the foundation of an old building.
His company was sent into action only days after the initial response by Task Force Smith and must have been poorly trained and equipped. After fifty years, it is doubtful that anyone will remember him, especially if the rest of his squad was killed that day, but I would like to learn more about the events, and maybe which company he was in, from someone who was there.
John Guiel
Keywords: 34th Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, 20 JUL 1950, MIA, Guiel, Masan, Taejon.
Entry: 6797
Subject: D CO
Sheila Sloat wrote on February 8, 2000
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City and State: MADISON WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any info on my Uncle Richard F. Sloat, any one that may have knew him or heard of him, the following is all the info i have on him.
Unit 34 Rgt 24 Inf Div
key 27774
grade E2
Branch RA
ID Number 18347100
He died while POW on July 20th 1950
Keywords: Richard F. Sloat
Entry: 6652
Subject: MED CO. 34 | CO G 21INF
William J. (Bill) Lane wrote on February 3, 2000
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City and State: PLATO MO
Unit: MED CO. 34-24 DIV - CO G 21INF 24 DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Balmon Watts 21st Med 24th Div. Approx
date: 1 August 1950 to; unknown.
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Entry: 6522
Subject: WILLIAM J. STANLEY. 34TH INF. REG 1951
David E. Stanley wrote on January 29, 2000
City and State: IRVING TX
Unit: 34TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Seeking information on my fathers service with the 34th Infantry Regiment 1951.
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Entry: 6285
Subject: 19TH,34TH REGT.1950-1951
Robert J. Harper wrote on January 18, 2000
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City and State: PRUDENVILLE MI
Unit: 19TH,34TH REGT.1950-1951
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Any body that served in Regt Hqs 34th or Hq 3rd Bn 19th 1950 ,1951
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Entry: 5921
Subject: LOOKING FOR AMBULANCE CO.
Joseph Perdicaro wrote on December 29, 1999
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City and State: PALM BAY FL
Unit: 3RD DIVISION 34TH INFANTRY REG.AMBULANCE CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I'm looking for any of my fellow commrads that left Ft. Benning GA in 1950 who were in the 3rd division ambulance Co. PLease contact me via email for laughs and rememberance.
Keywords: Wansow,Lt. Austin, Fort Benning GA, June 1950
Entry: 5742
Subject: PVT EARL C. NAZELROD - POW
Esther V. Johnson wrote on December 20, 1999
City and State: LAUREL DE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: would like to hear from anyone who knew my brother, or knew of him or served with him.
My brother PVT Earl C. Nazelrod. L Company, 34th INF REG of the 24th INF DIV. POW/MIA captured on July 20,1950 near Taejon South Korea. He has been reported to of been with the Tiger Camp in Andong North Korea.According to the Johnny Johnson list he died on April 14, 1951 at the camp.
Thank you!
Keywords: L Co 34th INF REG 24th INF DIV. MIA at Taejon S. Korea and POW at Andong N. Korea
Entry: 5672
Subject: WENDELL RAY GOODMAN
Gerald Goodman wrote on December 16, 1999
City and State: GAINESVILLE GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any information on my uncle. His name was PFC Wendell Ray Goodman, Co. A, 34th Inf. Regm., 24th Inf. Div., RA15230179. He died on August 10, 1950 near the vicinity of Naktong River, Korea. He was initally reported as MIA then later his body was found and identified. The information I have is from papers sent to my grandparents by the government. Any other information, like his friends, what kind of soldier he was, anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Gerald Goodman
Keywords: Naktong River, Korea
Entry: 5649
Subject: MIA JULY 1950 L CO
Esther V. Johnson wrote on December 15, 1999
City and State: LAUREL DE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I,m looking for anyone who knew my brother PVT Earl C. Nazelrod or for any info on him. He was in the 34 INF RGT 24 INF DIV, but I don't know what battery or Co he was in.
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Entry: 5524
Subject: DATE LANDED
Brad Armstrong wrote on December 8, 1999
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City and State: WADESVILLE IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like an exact date on the landing they made.
Keywords: 34th infantry regiment of the 24th infantry division in Korea 1950.
Entry: 5397
Subject: EARL C. NAZELROD
Gerald Cady wrote on December 2, 1999
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City and State: SWANTON MD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My uncle Earl C. Nazelrod served with the 34th INF. RGT. 24th INF. He was listed as POW captured on July 20th 1950. If anyone who might have information about him or his unit would contact me, myself and his family would greatly appreciate it.
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Entry: 5199
Subject: PATRICK J. (JOE) HOULIHAN
John Houlihan wrote on November 22, 1999
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City and State: APO AP
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any info regarding my uncle, Sgt Patrick J. (Joe) Houlihan, SN: 314355930. 34 INF RGT, 24 INF DIV. Originally from Lawrence, MA. POW, died while captured 20 July 1950. Thanks.
John J. Houlihan, SSgt, USAF
Osan AB, ROK
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Entry: 4914
Subject: DANIEL CRETARO - TRANSFERRED TO M COMPANY 19TH INF.
Daniel Cretaro wrote on November 14, 1999
Deceased
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: CO D 34TH INF REGT - CO M 19TH INF REGT , 24TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Stationed at Camp Mower, Sasebo, Japan from 1949 to July 1950 with Co. D, 34th Inf. Regt, 24th Inf Div. Arrived Korea Jul 2d. Unit deactivated end of August 1950; assigned to Co M, 19th Inf, 24th Inf Div. Remained with unit until May 1951.
Keywords: 1949 - 1951
Entry: 4783
Subject: PAT VAN DEWERKER
Shane Berg wrote on November 11, 1999
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City and State: SEOUL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm currently living/working in Seoul and am trying to find more information on my great-uncle, Patrick Van Dewerker, who is listed as being killed on July 10, 1950. He was a Pvt in the 34th Inf Reg and his service number was 19334131.
Any pals or people who have pertinent details about that date, battle and locations I would be most apprectiative.
Thank you,
Shane Berg
Keywords: 34 Inf Reg 24 Inf Div
Entry: 4352
Subject: A CO
Charles W. Johnson wrote on November 7, 1999
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City and State: CINCINNATI OH
Unit: CO A,34TH INF REGT--24TH ID
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Comments: The 34th still lives in the hearts of those who served.
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Entry: 4345
Subject: SFC HAROLD R. RAY - POW - 1ST BATTALION
Rod Hedrick wrote on November 7, 1999
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City and State: OAKLAND PARK FL
Unit: HQQ. CO. 1ST BATT, 34 INF. REG./ POW'S
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, I am researching my wifes uncle who was unfortunately killed in Korea. We would like to make contact with any one he was a prisoner of war with, or had served with in the 34th Infantry. His name is SFC. Harold R. Ray RA35-411-588, of HQ. Co. 1st Battalion 34th Inf. Reg. 24th Division. He was stationed at Camp Mower before the war. He had just gotten his wife and 2 daughters to Japan 2 weeks before he had been activated to go to Korea. I have a number of documents on him before he went into Korea. But nothing after he left Japan for Korea on 1 July 1950.Unfortunately, St. Louis has informed me that his records have all been burned in the fire.We are trying to get his decorations issued as his widow recieved nothing beyond a nice letter from MacAurthur which she appreciated.She is well into her 80's now, but fortunately with a good memory. What I do have is a very detailed letter from a Sgt.Takeshi Kumagai RA10733743 of Hq and Hq Co. of the 34th Inf. Reg. It is Dated 27 Nov 1950. He was a prisoner with Sfc. Ray, and after he escaped wrote a very detailed letter to his widow telling of their captivity together and of how he was killed as a POW by a US Jet aircraft strike. I just found out this week that he died in 1989 as I was really looking forward to meeting him. I am now going to try and contact his family to see if they knew any one he kept in contact with from the POW camps. SFC. Ray was taken prisoner near Taejon on 20 July 50. In Sgt. Kumagai's letter, he said that he was put in for a citation for action at Taejon. I would like talk to anyone who was at Taejon with the 34th, and may have known him. The letter says that many men of the 34th, were taken into Taejon as prisoners, He writes that they marched out of Taejon on 30th July, arriving at Chochiwan on the 31st. After spending 6 days there in an old fire station, They were then marched to Seoul. Sharing whatever they had. They arrived in Seoul about 20 August 50. They stayed there for about 30 days. They left Seoul on about the 19th of September, after the Inchon Invasion which they knew nothing about. After leaving Seoul, in about 10 days the sick prisoners were put into Ox carts if they couldnt walk. SFC RAY was to sick to walk, and was put into one. About 15 Carts went ahead of the main group of prisoners. About the 2nd of October the prisoners all regrouped at a small village called Suan. The carts left again early the next day ahead of the other prisoners. On about the 3rd or 4th of October at about 7am, the Ox carts were straffed by an American Jet. A few days later, the prisoners regrouped with the survivors, and Sgt. Kumagai learned of the death of his friend, SFC. Ray. 11 men had been killed in this friendly fire straffing. I have several letters showing where after Inchon, the Army located his buried body at a Cemetary, then lost the ground he was buried in, then they negotiated the return of his body in 1955. If anyone can help me speak with any of the prisoners of this group, I would appreciate it. Mrs. Ray recieved his footlocker from Japan after his death. She never wanteed to open it and put it into her attick for 49 years. She let my wife, Myself, and my mother in law open in march of this year. It had his Dress uniform with all of his ww2 Decorations from the 95th Infantry(WW2 POW Captured in Metz with his company), documents, and a lot of personal items in perfect condition but with a bad odor that did finally air out. We were proud to have seen these. Now if I can get his decorations issued, and meet others who knew him we would all be very gratefull. If any one would like to contact me, please do so. My address and number is
Rod Hedrick
110 Royal Park Dr. #3B
Oakland Park,Fl 33309
Phone 954-735-3755
Fax 954-739-0450
E-mail rodhedrick1@cs.com
Thank you , Rod Hedrick
Keywords: SFC. Harold R. Ray , Sgt.Takeshi Kumagai, Hq.Co.1st Battalion 34th Infantry regiment, POW ,Prisoner of War, Taejon, captured , Chochiwan , Seoul, Suan,
Entry: 4073
Subject: K CO 34TH
Thomas Gilbert wrote on November 6, 1999
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City and State: BAKER LA
Unit: 24 TH DIV K CO 34 REG - 19 HQ HQ 19 TH
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Comments: 24 TH DIV K CO 34 REG and 19 HQ HQ 19 TH
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Entry: 4011
Subject: WESLEY GIBSON
Wesley J. Gibson wrote on November 5, 1999
City and State: NEWPORT NEWS VA
Unit: 34TH REGT., 24TH INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: 34TH REGT., 24TH INF. DIV.
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Entry: 3983
Subject: C COMPANY 34TH - ALSO K COMPANY 19TH INFANTRY
Robert Kirk wrote on November 5, 1999
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City and State: MARIPOSA CA
Unit: CO C 34TH AND CO K 19TH OF 24TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: CO C 34TH AND CO K 19TH OF 24TH DIV
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Entry: 3977
Subject: FINDING INFO
Edward Hilton wrote on November 5, 1999
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City and State: MARION NY
Unit: 34TH INFANTRY RGT
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: My name is Christine Milburn, I am trying to locate anyone who was in the US Army. Stationed in or around Yokohama, Japan from 1950 to 1953. My father Edward Hilton was possible a cook.Also other info- APO 503 HQ Command,Yokohama, Please if you knew him I am in search of information regarding his tour of duty in Japan. Thank you,
Keywords: 34th Infantry on Discharge papers
Entry: 3923
Subject: L CO
Robert D. Shuman wrote on November 4, 1999
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City and State: POTTSVILLE PA
Unit: CO.L 3RD BN. 34TH RCT.24TH DIV
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Comments: CO.L 3RD BN. 34TH RCT.24TH DIV
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Entry: 3492
Subject: 34TH TANK - DAVID BAILLIE - 1ST CAV. RECON
David (Scottie) Baillie wrote on August 15, 1999
City and State: LEICESTER NC
Unit: 34TH INF. REGT.
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: I am looking for anyone in above units from 1950
to 1958
But most of all: S.F.C. Robert MacMacken(spelling)
and Sgt. Charles Eugene Smith both were in RECON
in 1st Cav.
Keywords: 34th Tank Company/ Pusan/ 1950-to-58
and 1st Cav. RECON
Entry: 3240
Subject: ROBERT E. ABEL - SERVICE COMPANY
Robert E. Abel SR. wrote on July 6, 1999
Deceased
City and State: BRIDGEPORT OH
Unit: SV. CO. 34TH REGT 24TH DIV
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Comments: SV. CO. 34TH REGT 24TH DIV
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Entry: 3158
Subject: 19TH AND 34TH INF RGT
John Hewitt wrote on June 22, 1999
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City and State: BALTIMORE MD
Unit: 24 DIVISION 19-34 IN.
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Comments: 24 DIVISION 19-34 IN.
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Entry: 2488
Subject: ROBERT L. GILLETTE POW - TIGER POW
J. Gillette wrote on February 15, 1999
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Comments: I am working on genealogical research. My uncle died as a POW during the Korean War. My interests specifically at this time revolve around gathering information on the unit he served with, his capture, and his military records. Any advice or recommendations regarding research on the above would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
J. Gillette
Keywords: Editor note: per Johnnie Johnson, Robert died in the Tiger Camp
- Ted Barker
Entry: 2330
Subject: K CO
Laymon Richardson wrote on January 7, 1999
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City and State: JONESBORO AK
Unit: 34TH REGIMENT 24TH DIV. K CO.
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Comments: 34TH REGIMENT 24TH DIV. K CO.
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Entry: 2259
Subject: TANK CO
Jim Ollivier wrote on December 8, 1998
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City and State: ANAHEIM CA
Unit: TANK CO, 34TH RCT, 24TH ID
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Comments: TANK CO, 34TH RCT, 24TH ID
Keywords: Tank Co, 34th RCT, 24th ID
Entry: 1528
Subject: FRIEND, HERMAN GRAFF - POW C CO
Michael J. Picarella wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: CRYSTAL CITY MO
Unit:
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Comments: WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT MY FRIEND, HERMAN GRAFF, WHO WAS CAPTURED AND KILLED IN KOREA. HE WAS IN THE 24TH DIVISION, C COMPANY...PART OF THE "JOHNNY JOHNSON" GROUP.
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Entry: 1268
Subject: PAUL STRAWSER - MIA
Paula McDonald wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: GARRETT IN
Unit:
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Comments: TRYING TO FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT MY UNCLE PAUL
STRAWSER, HE DIED ON THE DEATH MARCH EDURING THE KOREAN WAR. THE FAMILY TO THIS DAY HAS NEVER HAD ACTUAL CONFIRMATION OF HIS DEATH.
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Entry: 919
Subject: LEONARD C. HULL MIA
Ida Mae Hull-Drexler wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: SCHENECTADY NY
Unit:
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Comments: VERY INTERESTED IN ANY INFORMATION ON MY BROTHER
LEONARD C. HULL MISSING DURING KOREAN WAR AND CAME
ACROSS THIS WEBSITE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HIM
PLEASE FORWARD IT TO ME.
THANK YOU
IDA
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Entry: 422
Subject: 34IR AND 21IR
Frederick Cunitz wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: SOMERSET KY
Unit:
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Comments: 34 AND 21ST REGIMENT, APRIL 1949-MAY 1951, JAPAN AND KOREA. 24TH DIVISION
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Entry: 366
Subject: A CO WIA 7/18/50
Samuel (Sam) Confer JR. wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: CULLMAN AL
Unit:
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Comments: my father is a korean war vet. he was member of ACo 1/34th inf reg.wounded on 7/18/50.
His name is Sam Confer(tink).would like to hear from someof his friends there at the time. He was wounded july 1950.
thank you,
sam confer jr
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