439th Engineer Construction Battalion

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Pedro Encarnación-Erazo wrote on January 16, 2022

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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

Unit: 439TH ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION, COMPANY "C"

Service or Relationship: Korea 1952-1954

Comments: My father, (Encarnación-Diaz, Pedro) passed away before I could talk to him in any significant way about his time in Korea. His DD-214 states that his most significant duty assignment was in "Co C 439th Engr Const Bn APO 20", which I believe stands for Company "C", 439th Engineer Construction Battalion. He was Inducted on 13 October 1952 at fooive Service Local Board #58, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and Entered into Active Service at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. He was released from Active Military Service (Separation) on 10 September 1954 at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico and transferred to Army Reserve to complete 8 yrs service.

Keywords: Korean War, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

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Pedro Encarnación-Erazo wrote on January 16, 2022

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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

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Service or Relationship: Korea 1952-1954

Comments: My father, (Encarnación-Diaz, Pedro) passed away before I could talk to him in any significant way about his time in Korea. His DD-214 states that his most significant duty assignment was in "Co C 439th Engr Const Bn APO 20", which I believe stands for Company "C", 439th Engineer Construction Battalion. He was Inducted on 13 October 1952 at fooive Service Local Board #58, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and Entered into Active Service at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. He was released from Active Military Service (Separation) on 10 September 1954 at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico and transferred to Army Reserve to complete 8 yrs service.

Keywords: Korean War, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

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Pedro Encarnacion wrote on January 16, 2022

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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

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Comments: My father passed away before I could talk to him in any significant way about his time in Korea. His DD-214 states that his most significant duty assignment was in "Co C 439th Engr Const Bn APO 20", which I believe stands for Company "C", 439th Engineer Construction Battalion. He was Inducted on 13 October 1952 at fooive Service Local Board #58, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and Entered into Active Service at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. He was released from Active Military Service (Separation) on 10 September 1954 at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico and transferred to Army Reserve to complete 8 yrs service.

Keywords: Korean War, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

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James Lucy wrote on August 28, 2021

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City and State: HICKMAN KY

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Comments: I would tremendously appreciate it if anyone remembers my father, SGT Robert Lucy of Bravo Company, 439th Engineer Battalion, from 1952-1954. He passed away in 1975, and while he ever really talked about his service, in the month before his death, he opened up. I would very much appreciate it if any of his old mates or their families could share any memories of him.

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Steven White wrote on June 29, 2021

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City and State: NORTHVILLE MI

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Comments: My uncle Herbert White, served in Korea with Company A 439th Construction Engineers. He passed away when I was very young in 1955. He was from Detroit, Michigan. I don’t anything about his time in Korea and would like to hear from anyone who may have known him.

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Steven O’Brien wrote on May 23, 2021

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City and State: CLEVELAND OH

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Service or Relationship: USMC

Comments: I’m in search of any information in reguard to my grandfathers service in the Korean War, from what I am told he never talked about it, and serving myself I’d like to see if anyone knew him or just some insight. His DD-214 says this was his most significant unit. His name is Cpl James E. O’Brien. Thank you

Keywords: Korea, grandfather, service, help

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Ken Loucks wrote on May 27, 2019

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City and State: WESTBORO WI

Unit: COMPANY A 724 ENGR BN

Service or Relationship: WI ARNG

Comments: CPL John Kenneth Loucks
medic

DOB12/20/1931-
passed at home Jan 1. 1956

Anyone remember him or speak of his actions?

Keywords: Thank you all

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Amy Specht wrote on February 4, 2016

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City and State: PIQUA KS

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Archie passed away Sept. 15,2015. Ernie Witak from Peshtigo, Wis also passed away n 2005.
They worked on the MUN-MAK bridge.

Armstrong from Ft. Scott, Ks and Cecil Lines from Osceola , Mo. was in Archie's company also.

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Randy Knapp wrote on September 19, 2015

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City and State: BLOOMINGTON IL

Unit: 439TH CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS, 32ND ENGINEER GROUP

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am hosting the 432nd, 435th and 439th Construction Engineers, Korean War reunion Aug. 5-7, 2016. We are having the event at the Stoney Creek Inn and Conference center, East Peoria, IL. Your are invited!, Regards, Randy Knapp

Keywords: Construction Engineers, Korean War veterans, Reunion, Construction Group

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Diane Lynch wrote on December 27, 2014

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City and State: NORRISTOWN PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Joseph G Lynch served from 1942-1954.
Philadelphia to Ft Mead. Ft Mead to Ft Leonard Wood. Left for Korea from Seattle on the General Wm O Darby 12/29/1953. Arrived in Yokohama. Yokohama to Sasebo. Sasebo to Pusan. Pusan to Chunchon.
We have many pictures and a full album of his tour in Korea. Interested in connecting with others who may have served with him.

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Joseph Salfi JR. wrote on November 28, 2014

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City and State: LINDEN MI

Unit: 439TH ENGINEERING - CONSTRUCTION COMPANY A

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Enjoying looking at this website for pics and info. I have a lot of pictures. Remembering all the bridges and roads we built.

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Mike Brady wrote on February 26, 2012

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City and State: ALBANY OR

Unit: 439TH ENGINEERS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Thank you.

Keywords: Mike based north of Chuchon on the river in 1952and
1953 Would like to hear from people who served with
me, or anyone who knows any thing about them.

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Alan Gornik wrote on December 29, 2011

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City and State: WESTERN SPRINGS IL

Unit: 439TH ENG

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I last posted way back in 2001! Our ability to
find/share info has sure improved a lot since then.

My sister converted a number of pictures that my Dad
took in Korea into a movie for me as a birthday gift.
I have uploaded to youtube to share with all of you -
see Korea photos
video

Mainly covers exploits in rebuilding the Kilra-chon
Bridge near Wonju in 1951. There are many people shots
and names shown in the photo captions.

Also, after seeing the map included in this article
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>AE Magazine May-June 2010 article ,I was able to
determine what I think are the coordinates of the
bridge as 37°21'58.72N, 127°49'45.46E. You can see
it on Google Maps at http://g.co/maps/3xuad

Alan

Keywords: 439th engineers Kilra Chon Wonju

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Wayne DeMunn wrote on November 13, 2010

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City and State: KIRKLAND IL

Unit: COMPANY B, 439TH ENGINEER BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: He was my Uncle Shorty and he passed away a few years back. I found this web site and thought I'd pass his Obit along.

James Bluford "Shorty" Hollifield, 74, of DeKalb, Illinois, surrounded with the love of his family, he died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, at Pine Acres Care Center in DeKalb, IL. Shorty was born September 8, 1928 in McDowell County, North Carolina.

At the age of 17, James B Hollifield left his native North Carolina home and went to the City of DeKalb, Illinois looking for work. Shorty after his arrival, because he was about 5' tall, James Hollifield became affectionately known as ''Shorty'' Hollifield to all of his closest freinds.

He then met Margie Hicks and they were married in DeKalb, Illinois on June 24th, 1950. From 1952-1954, Shorty served with Company B 439th Engineer Battalion at Fort Leonardwood, Mo., and was shipped off to Korea. Although he seldom spoke of his experiences in Korea, he was honored to have served his country.

In 1964, Shorty began his career with the city of DeKalb's Street Department. From moving countless inches of snow to making street signs, his love for DeKalb was rich with historical facts he would share with all.

After his retirement in 1986, he served as a crossing guard at Fourth and Sunset until around 1999. By this time, he was known as "Grandpa Shorty" to all the children who crossed at his corner on their way to Lincoln Grade School in DeKalb.

The visitation and funeral for "Shorty" Hollifield was held Tuesday, August 12th, 2003 at the Anderson Funeral home, burial followed at Fairview Cemetery all in DeKalb Illinois.

Keywords: 439th Engineer Battalion, Company B, Korea

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Meg Rowely wrote on September 7, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My name is Meg Rowley. My grandfather is Joe Rowley he was a sgt. He
was there jan 51 - apr or jun 53. He is now 82 years old and would love to
hear from anyone that he serviced with or there family members.

Please email me at megrow215@gmail.com

It would mean the world to him to hear from any of you that served with
him or the family members.
I have some pictures of him with some people that he serviced with. I
would love to put faces with names, let me know if you want to see the
pictures.

Keywords: Joe Rowley

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Harlew Conally SR. wrote on September 7, 2010

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City and State: CORPUS CHRISTI TE

Unit: CO,

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: any of my platoon still alive; please contact me .i was platoon sgt. first platoon co"c" july 1953 to july 1954

Keywords: conally

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Richard C. Hite wrote on May 31, 2010

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City and State: BURLESON TX

Unit: CO B 439TH ENGR.CONS.BTLN.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone that was at SUNG WAN NI, near Sigmun ris farm. JOE K.SMITH,JERRY MELTON from TEXAS
We moved to WOL MI DO ISLAND,then to ASCOM CITY.
Lt.MC AMIS that loved Country music and enjoyed a beer with the guys.

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Joseph Rowley wrote on April 27, 2010

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City and State: KANSAS CITY MO

Unit: C CO 439TH ENGR BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: kilra chon

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Earl Butz wrote on February 6, 2010

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City and State: SUN CITY AZ

Unit: 439TH ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION COMPANY B

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My records were destroyed and I am trying to find the guys I served in
Korea with.

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Fidencio Contreras wrote on January 5, 2010

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City and State: CORPUS CHRISTI TX

Unit: COMPANY A 439TH BN APO 20

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: Looking for fellow Veterans of Korean War. Company A 439th BN APO 20

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Jeri Covington wrote on December 24, 2009

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City and State: LAKE WORTH TX

Unit: DAD SERVED AS PHOTOGRAPHERKOREA 1952-1954

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am in possesion of my fathers collection of photos from his time serving as photographer while stationed in Korea in the early 1950's. There are photos of individuals, USO show stars and a variety of Local folks.
Could one be you? Please help to identify the folks in the pictures if you possibly can. Any information given would be greatly apreciated . Anyone desiring to view these images; I have set up a free shutterfly account on-line. Please feel free to e-mail your request for the web address link. We have many negatives with this collection. These pictures are truely awesome recorded history. When listing the history on these pictures for display, I want to be certain I have these important, historical facts correct and accurate. I got your Batalion information from a picture of the Yong Wol Bridge Dedication Cerimony, dated May3, 1952
This notice is for the sole purpose of sharing some valuable Memories. Thank You.

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Bob Parks wrote on December 12, 2009

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Comments: My Uncle Jimmie Lee "Jim" Parks passed away last week. He served from 51 to 53 with the 439th. We never knew much about his service, and learned at the funeral that he was awarded a bronze star during his tour. If anyone has any pictures or memories of his time, our family would love to hear the stories. Please feel free to drop me an email.

Keywords: 439th Engineer, Bronze Star

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Garret Phearsdorf wrote on August 2, 2009

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Comments: im looking for people that were in the 439th engineers unit during the korea war. im the grandson of charles phearsdorf im looking for more information and photograhs about him and his time in korea.

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Jeff Hughes wrote on August 2, 2009

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City and State: NORFOLK VA

Unit: CO. B 439TH ENGR BN (CONSTRUCTION)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am interested in communicating with anyone who might have known my father (SGT Herman V. Hughes) while he served with Co. B 439th ENGR BN during 1951 and 1952. My father passed away this past March. Dad never talked much about his experiences in Korea. He just told me that he had served as a combat engineer.

Having served myself with the U.S. Army over in Kuwait/Iraq from 2007 to 2008 I more eager now than ever before to learn all that I can about my Dad's unit and what it went through over there in Korea. His DD214 states that he received a Korean Service Medal with 4 battle stars.

Thanks ahead of time to anyone who can help me with my research efforts.

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Robert Miller wrote on June 29, 2009

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City and State: ROCHELLE IL

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Contact my father at the above e-mail address as they are preparing to host a reunion this summer in North Central Illinois

Keywords: 439th, Korea

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Matthew (Matt) Hoffman wrote on October 25, 2007

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City and State: AUSTIN IN

Unit: 439TH ECB

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am trying to locate anyone who remembers Corporal Randy Harrison who served with the 439th from September 1950 to June 1951.

Keywords: 439thn ecb

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John T. Polarine wrote on April 6, 2007

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City and State: SAGLE ID

Unit: MP 95BH3M

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Atch for your remembrance is a copy of a "NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS PERFORMANCE OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE" by our Battalion for our 1951 Korean tour. You may well be justly proud of your personal contributions to the great team that in 14 short months has, without the benifit of any Unit Training whatsoever, accomplished many construction missions seldom if ever equalled in military annals.
Noit content to rest on the laurels of your 1951 construction feats, your constant devotion to duty, careful planning, and untiring manual efforts have carried you to even higher military construction heights. Your contribution to the brilliantly sucessful lauching of two 850 foot, 375 ton girder over the treacherous Han River and your professional manner of construction on Korea's longest highway bridge over the Som River has made the "439th's" a name to long be remembered and discussed wherever Military Engineers might gather.
Mear words will not even begin to express my sincere admiration and appreciation for your historic efforts, therefore, a very inadequate, but none-the-less heartfelt "Thank YOU" for your individual contribution to the important accomplishments of our Battalion will have to suffice.
NOTE: All copies signed to each and every man of the unit.

Keywords: Msgt E7 Pius George Augustine, MOS/Speciality 3060 Cook, Co B, 439th Engr Const Bn, Hays,(Ellis) KS, my friend and neighbor. WWII and Korean War Vet.Now living in Sagle, Idaho. Served 9 years, 1 mo, 29 days. Mr Augustine has in his possession a letter of Appreciation authored by M.C. Miller, Lt Colonel, CE, Commanding. This 10 page citation was the basis for the Unit Receiving the Mertorious Unit Emblem (formerly call the "toilet seat" a yellow wreath worn on the left sleeve. Now it is a red ribbon with gold border worn on the right above pocket. He also has a Certificate given to every member of the Unit from President Harry Truman (Truman was from Kansas and a former soldier also)I can not put the entire dialog of the citation here but will add the cover letter.The citation covers the period 8 Feb 51 - 31 Dec 51. The unit arrived 10% understrength (791 pers) Enlisted, Officer, avg 26, 3% under strength,Warrent Officers avg 2, 88% under strength, Awards to personnel during period : Soldiers Medal-1, Bronze Stars-7, Purple Heart-1, Commedation Ribbon-1, Good Conduct-27. STAT"S_- 19 Railroad Bridges were rebuilt in spt of the Korean National RR System, on Kyonggong and Andong Line, 23 concrete piers, placement of 19 steel girders, total length of 1240 lineal feet. 16 highway bridges, constructed, reconstructed, or replaced and repaired over 1421 linal feet. 4 RR tunnels were repaired, Since 8 Feb 1951 the Bn has maintained and repaired 322 miles of MSR (Main Supply Route) and lateral roads. Unit arrived in Puson, assigned to the 32 Construction Group, moved to Andong to Seoul. This was the first Engineer Unit to arrive in Korea.

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Christopher Gorgon wrote on March 30, 2007

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Comments: I'm trying to build a shadow box in honor of my father, Richard S. Gorgon, who served in Korea. He passed away in 1992 and I'm finally going to do this for him. I'm trying to locate any unit badges, patches etc. to include in the case. Any information would be greatly appreciated, especially if someone actually knew my father.

Thank you in advance,
Christopher A. Gorgon

Keywords: 439th Eng Const BN Company "B", Gorgon

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Howard Haythorn wrote on October 20, 2006

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City and State: MAXWELL NE

Unit: 439TH CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER ARMY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to find unit members. Also anyone know a Elvis Flanigan was from Georgia before the war.

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Melvin Durnell wrote on January 10, 2006

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City and State: PORTLAND TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Dear Korean War Veterans of the CO "A" 439th ECB,
I'm YN1 Melvin J. Durnell, U.S. Navy. I'm a 15 year active duty veteran of the first gulf war and the current Operation Iraqi Freedom. My hero, my mentor, friend and grandfather passed away on 2 January 2006. I really miss him and loved him with all my heart. A great man. I want to honor him with a shadow box to give to my Grandma. However, the history of the unit is not really clear, and where my grandfather fit in (see dates above). I need someone who maybe knew of my grandfather to let me know what his job specialty was and what the unit was about. To help me clerify his history with this unit. Per the DD-214, I know what medals to put in his box (was there any more awarded to this unit after he discharged (24 Aug 54) that where not reflected on his DD-214?), but what about the sharpshooter devices, did you guys get the combat action device? Unit awards? I was looking over his DD-214 and it was horrible to read cause it did not have a lot to go by.

But I'm hoping one of you fella's from the CO "A" 439th could clear up some things for me about my Grandfather. What does the (T) mean when you have a rank of CPL(T), is that for technical? Any information you can give me would be excellent.

Thank you men for serving your country and I'm proud of all of you. The steps I walk on today where there to tread because of you. Bravo Zulu.

Sincerely and Very Respectfully,
//signed//
YN1 Melvin J. Durnell, USN
Mine Counter Measures Crew BULWARK
FPO AE 09501-1921

Keywords: My Grandfather CPL(T) Frank Charles Durnell, was in the US Army CE from 24 Sep 52 - 24 Aug 54. On his DD-214 his significant duty station was CO "A" 439th ECB. His overseas/sea service counter was 1 year, 5 mos and 1 day. Decorations Korean Service Medal 2 bronze stars, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal. His date of rank for E4 was 20 Nov 1953.

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Ed Walke wrote on January 7, 2006

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City and State: DECATUR GA

Unit: 439 ENGR. BN. CO A

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I have been trying for years to find the 439th and finally tried Google. Thank God for Google.I was in Co Afrom 1952 when we were in Wonju to 1953 when we were in a rice paty North of Chunchon. I would like to hear from anyone. The only person I have spoken to is Mootz from Kansas City.

Keywords: Motor pool personel and rest of company.

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Carey Hensel wrote on May 9, 2005

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City and State: STOUGHTON WI

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Forgot to add my dad's name to the post below. His name is Lloyd A. Hensel. Thanks again, Carey Hensel

Keywords: Lloyd Hensel

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Carey Hensel wrote on May 9, 2005

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City and State: STOUGHTON WI

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My dad served with this unit from Jan. 53 to July 54. Came over on the MST Simon Buckner and returned on the MST Marine Serpent. Anyone who served with him or remembers him you can respond here and I will forward messages to him, he has a computer but no internet service. He just turned 74 in Apr.
Thank you, Carey Hensel

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Frank Churchward wrote on July 17, 2004

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City and State: FOUNTAIN MN

Unit: CO A

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for John S Anderson. John was from Mass.

Keywords: John S Anderson

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Frank Churchward wrote on July 17, 2004

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City and State: FOUNTAIN MN

Unit: CO A

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Abby Howard wrote on January 11, 2004

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Comments: I'm looking for other veterans of the Korea War for my grandfather, Howard Hoelzel. He served in the 439th Engineer Construction Battalion, as part of the H and S (Headquarters Company). He went to basic training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. If you served with him or may know someone who did, please email me, so I may pass along the information to him. Thank you.

Abby Howard
absygail22@yahoo.com

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Benjamin Burtt wrote on October 17, 2003

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Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew PFC Jim Jackson, B CO 439th Eng. I am trying to find the area he was in when he went missing. A village name or grid coordinate would be great. Looking to bring him home.

Keywords: Jim N. Jackson

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Wayne Falconbury wrote on September 27, 2003

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City and State: SULLIVAN IN

Unit: 439 TH ENG COMPANY C

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: My uncle is not on line but i will send all contacts to him. He would very mutch like to hear from the people he served with.
thank you
and god bless america

Keywords: spring of 1953 til oct 1954

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LaRoy C. Leisenring wrote on April 25, 2003

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City and State: ROCKLEDGE FL

Unit: CO A., 439TH ENGR CONSTRUCTION BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Retired from the Army Sep 1969 and currently living in Florida.

Memory fading but would like to her from anyone who may remember me while in the company.

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LaRoy C. Leisenring wrote on April 25, 2003

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City and State: ROCKLEDGE FL

Unit: CO A., 439TH ENGR CONSTRUCTION BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Korea, Co A. 439th Engr Bn
Jun 51 to Jun 53

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Earl Umlandt JR. wrote on December 9, 2002

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City and State: MUSCATINE IA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for information on 439th C Company
My Dad was in that company and He pass away in 1985 and I don't have much information. I would like to tell his grandchildren about ther grandfather because they never met him.

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David Arnsman wrote on November 29, 2002

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City and State: QUINCY IL

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for others.

Keywords: Headquarters company

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Don Bruellman wrote on August 16, 2002

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City and State: WHITTEMORE IA

Unit: 439 ENGINERS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Thomas Lockwood wrote on August 15, 2002

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Unit: 1ST MCRRD

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'm looking for persons who served with my dad

Keywords: Rusty

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Glenn Dashnier wrote on July 28, 2002

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City and State: MIDLAND MI

Unit: 439 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS, H-S CO. 32 GROUP

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Ran NCO Club most of my stay in Korea. Looking for some old buddies who remembers me.

Keywords: Stationed north of ChunChon March 1953 thru July 1954

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Leroy L. Lease wrote on July 9, 2002

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City and State: CHICAGO IL

Unit: 439TH ENGINEER CONST. BN.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I could not belive it when I typed in 439th Const Bn. There it was the name of the bridge. I also started in Carson and on to San Francisco and on the USS General Weigel to Japan. Then we later went to Pusan Korea. The biggest thing was the rebuilding of two trestles and the new long span.Iwas one of those inexperienced construction
workers.I have a picture of the first train to go over and they gave us plenty to drink to celebrate.Need names Frizzle was one I can't remember any more. Can you help me.

Keywords: Zeke 439th Engineer Const. Bn Co A

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Steven Thillen wrote on April 8, 2002

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Comments: I am trying to find the precise location of H and S company during 53-54. I know that the location was north of Chunchon. My dad said it stood by the river. North of the city is a fork in the river. Does anyone remember if the Co. was north or south of the fork? I have a buddy that is stationed in Korea now and he is trying to find it so as to take some photo's of the land as it is now. Hopefully in time for the reunion in Aug.

Keywords: 439th Eng. Chunchon

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Alexander Rudnitsky wrote on January 13, 2002

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City and State: DANIA BEACH FL

Unit: B-COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: i served with this unit from Hays,Kansas, and am wondering about Sgt. Hightower @ Sgt. Burns.

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Joseph Bondi wrote on December 17, 2001

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City and State: NORRISTOWN PA

Unit: COMPANY B 439TH ENGR. CONSTRUCTION BN. 1953-1954

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Harold Scott wrote on October 17, 2001

Email Update Needed

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City and State: MCPHERSON KS

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Reunion - August 9, 10, 11, 2002
McPherson, KS

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