45th Infantry Division Information

Association Information

45th Inf Div (WWII & Korea)

ATTN: National Secty

2145 NE 36th St

Oklahoma City, OK 73111-5302

405/424-5393

45th Infantry Division Association

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Unit Casualty List By Last Name

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Army BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Chris Corbin wrote on February 26, 2025

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City and State: RICHMOND HILL GA

Unit: 45TH INFINTRY INTELLIGENCE

Service or Relationship: 1950-1952

Comments: My father served in the 45th during the Korean war, likely part of the first group to go in. He always said that he was in intelligence, but we do not know much of what he did while he was there. I am visiting South Korea in May, and I would love to go visit the area where he would have been during the war. How can I find out where he would have been located. I see that the division was listed as mostly in the Yonchon-Chorwon area. I have found Chorwon (Cheorwon) and would assume this is the location he would have been at. Could there be more precise details available someplace or is Cheorwon the best details I will be able to get?

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SAMUEL MCALLISTER wrote on November 28, 2023

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City and State: TN

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Comments: My father has passed now, but I would love his name added to the list. He was a squad leader in Korea.

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Matthew Schoone wrote on November 11, 2023

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City and State: NC

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Comments: My father served with the 45th infantry division in Korea. Army -Thunderbirds

He has passed but I would like his name to be recognized.

Thank you

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John Velazquez wrote on May 12, 2023

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City and State: FALLON NV

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Comments: Looking for information or anyone who may have known my uncle Andres Martinez-Otero who served with B-Co 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry and was K.I.A in the area of Christmas Hill in North Korea on 18 July 1953. Any type of response with Information would be so appreciated!

John Velazquez

Keywords: Korea, 180th, Christmas Hill, Infantry, K.I.A

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Leslie Ledda wrote on August 17, 2022

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Comments: My father, Vernon Ribera, who served in the 45th Infantry during the Korean War, will be interred in the DFW National Cemetery this Friday 19th August 2022 at 11:00 am.

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Eddie Glassford wrote on August 17, 2022

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City and State: CA

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Comments: Walter Leroy Dutcher served in Korea where I was born. I would like to learn where and what time periods was he in Korea. He died in 1987 (?) in Michigan.
He was Infantry (I think 45th Infantry Division) and an Military Police. Any information would be very much appreciated.

Keywords: Dutcher MP Korea

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S Berchem wrote on July 14, 2022

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Comments: I live in Oklahoma, where the 45th infantry divisions museum currently is; and I would love to help find and get some answers for anyone needing it. I have a lot of information about the POWs during the Korean war(ALL FOUND BY PUBLIX KNOWLEDGE) and I would love to help anyone find what they are looking for. My grandfather was a Tiger POW for the 2nd infantry division, and was in pow Camp #5. The 45th infantry museum made it possible for him to come home and walk out of freedom village. I just want to do my part and honor my dad and grandfather by helping anyone who’s family member/etc; needs any information. Feel free to contact the museum as well, but if they are unable to contact you back, I will work on it and check with them for you. Thanks!

Keywords: POW, Korean war, 45th infantry museum, tigers, Thunderbirds

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Robert Sloan JR wrote on June 9, 2022

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City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA

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Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my dad. All I know is he served with the 45th during Korean War. He was a corporal and was from Philadelphia.

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Rick Ellison N/A wrote on April 5, 2022

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City and State: ALMA AR

Unit: 45TH INF. DIV.

Service or Relationship: KOREA

Comments: Dad had past and I would like to have just the basic info on him and his unit. He was in E company 1st squad but that's all I have. Would like to contact possible survivors

Thank you kindly

Keywords: Korea, 45 th inf

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barry hodgdon JR. wrote on November 9, 2021

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City and State: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NJ

Unit: IN DIV - 45TH

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Comments: Just found this site while searching for information regarding my father, so I figured I'd shoot my shot.

His name was Barry Hodgdon and he was originally from Maine. All I know, or at least what I think I know, is that he was in the 45th Infantry Division. He was injured by a missile on May 26th 1952 and returned to duty 6 days later. Injury took place in the North Korea Sector.

After the war he moved to and lived in New Jersey.

He never spoke to me about the war. Well no one really. He passed away a few years ago so I thought that if anyone out there knew him, I'd let them know. Also, if maybe they could tell me anything about him from those days it would be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Barry Jr.

Keywords: 45th, maine, new jersey, missile

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Sylvia Withrow wrote on January 22, 2021

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

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Comments: I am writing for a friend of the family. Fred Fojtik, Jr.
Their dad was in a parade in New York City, 1954 Korean War Parade. They are hoping to find film footage to show their dad for his 90th birthday in April.
He was in this parade along with the Sandbag Castle Float in the 45th
Infantry Thunderbird Division. He would be thrilled to watch the parade that he proudly marched in.

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Leonard Graves wrote on August 22, 2020

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City and State: SPRING HILL FL

Unit: 6920 / 366TH

Service or Relationship: Air Force

Comments: Sidney Graves / Tank Mechanic 45th
Was on Pork Chop Hill.
Most of the unit from what I gather, was from New England and Ft Devens Massachusetts , where my dad served NG or reserve. ?
Tried to get some information when he passed. We were told that his records were on a need to know basis. And we didn't need to know. Quite a few missions were definitely classified TS.
Earned the bronze medal of valor. Winged in the ass on pork chop Hill. Declined purple heart. some photos from the war.
A frantic soldier was trapped in a valley getting shelled. The other people in the squad were on the ridge saying he was a goner. Pops ( Popeye) ran down knocked the guy out and carried him back up the hill.

Keywords: Ft Devens Massachusetts

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Daniel Mackel wrote on December 31, 2019

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City and State: MEADVILLE PA

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Comments: Looking for people who served with my uncle in Korea with the 45th infantry division.

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Jack High wrote on July 18, 2019

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City and State: COLUMBIA FALLS MT

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Service or Relationship: None

Comments: My father, Normal Edward Putnam, enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard on September 16, 1940. Yet, he appears in a photograph of the 9th Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division that has the following printed on the bottom of the photo: "SERVICE COMPANY, 9TH INFANTRY, CAPT. J.E. HILL, COMD, LADD A.F.B., ALASKA, AUG 31, 1956". My father and mother divorced when I was an infant. My mother remarried and my name was changed from Theodore Ross Putnam to Jack Charles High. I never knew my natural father. Just in the past few months I discovered that I have a half sister. She, too, was fathered by Normal Edward Putnam and frequently saw him though he was in the Army until he died on November 1962 almost immediately after his discharge from the Army. We want to know how he went from the 45th Infantry Division to the 9th Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division. Please help us to find the answer. Thank you.

Keywords: Normal Edward Putnam, Putnam, 45th Infantry assignments to the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, unit assignments, unit attachments,

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Christine Nagy wrote on November 20, 2018

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City and State: CORONADO CA

Unit: 45TH DIVISION, KOREAN WAR

Service or Relationship: Medical Officer - Doctor

Comments: I am updating my prior entry to ADD my father’s name: Charles J. Nagy MD and to ADD
that my research shows that the 8076 MASH unit became the 45 MASH unit, first to
use helicopters.

Have a photo of Dad in uniform w Thunderbird insignia on his right sleeve (45th)
and can’t make out left sleeve. Thought he would have the Caduceus.

Prior Comments: Looking for any information re my father’s service as a doctor
1953-1955. His DD214 says he was 1st LT and a medical officer in the 45 DIV. Dad
used to say he was in a MASH unit. Now is 90 and has dementia looking for further
answers. Thank you!

Keywords: Charles J. Nagy, 8076 MASH, 45 MASH, Medical Officer, 1st LT, MED DET 45 DIV,
Thunderbird

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Bari Sanger wrote on October 2, 2018

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City and State: GOLDEN CO

Unit: 45TH DIVISION - MASH COMMANDER

Service or Relationship: Korean War

Comments: My father was a Gold Leaf Major during the Korean War. He was a Dental MASH commander for the 45th Division. He and his chauffeur were almost captured by the Chinese. A Korean couple hid both of them in their root cellar, because the Chinese found his jeep and were looking for him. The Chinese did not find them. Are there any pictures or any Division information about my father? Thank you.

Keywords: Edwin Bradfield Sanger, DDS. 45th Division Dental MASH commander. Gold Leaf Major.

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Sherry Jarrell wrote on September 20, 2018

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Comments: Looking to connect with anyone who knew my father during the Korean conflict. He was in battery c.

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Lisa Jenkins wrote on August 13, 2018

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City and State: MONTROSS VA

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Comments: I was hoping to find out what my dad did to receive two Bronze Stars during the Korean Conflict. His name is Garnett Williams Jenkins from King George Virginia. He was born 2/13/1930. Dad never talked to much about his time in the service. He was part of the 45th Infantry. Thanks for all your help.

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Ray Raymond wrote on January 7, 2018

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City and State: WINTERSET IA

Unit: HQ CO, 2ND BN, 279TH INF

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: The unit commander asked for volunteers for combat in Korea, and would leave immediately. I and several others volunteered at the time, and I need confirmation of this.A friend by the name of THADEUS (thad) HOWARD, from Pink Hill NC, and I volunteered at the same time.
I have been told my records were destroyed in a fire. The only record I have of my service is from the time I was discharged from Ft. Belvoir, VA in 1953. Nothing of who and where I served in Korea.I was wounded shortly after arriving the area. my Primary MOS was in demolition.
Help of any kind on the subject would be greatly appreciated!
At the time I left Japan, I was assigned to Hq Co, 2nd Bn, 279 Inf Regt.

Many thanks in advance!!

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Tom Wasurick JR wrote on July 14, 2017

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City and State: WRIGHTSTOWN WI

Unit: 45TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello everyone. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I'm looking to see if anyone remembers Robert Wasurick from Kenosha,WI. He is my grandfather and served in the Korean War. I'm looking for pictures if there is any and just to know what he did over there. We know he received a Purple Heart but not sure why or what happened. Anything would be awesome.

Thanks again,

Tom

Keywords: Korean, Robert Wasurick, Charlie Wasurick,

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Michael Murray wrote on January 7, 2017

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD OH

Unit: FAMILY MEMBER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for Information On Frank Rowland, I have a Picture of Him as a Staff Sargent, Was in the Ordnance Department of the 45th in Korea. All I know of Him comes from the pictures and badges I have, That I inherited from My Grandma Kathryn Murray. He was married to My Aunt Nancy Carol at the time, but they ended up getting a divorce. I know He was at Ft. Lewis, Washington, Aberdeen, Maryland ( I think this is where they were married) and then Korea. I would like to know more about Him and if there is any family, that may want to see these Pictures of Him time in service.

Keywords: 45th Infantry, Ordnance, Korea, Ft. Lewis, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland.

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Allison Cowen wrote on December 8, 2016

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City and State: PORTLAND ME

Unit: 45TH INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father. Separation record says he was in 330 Military Intelligence in 45th Infantry. Dates of service were Feb. 1953 to Sept. 1954.

Thank you.

Keywords: Served with a fellow named Butch. Would love to hear from Butch if he is still alive.

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Faith Christy wrote on August 21, 2016

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City and State: DELAWARE OH

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information on my grandfather Sergeant James E Christy. He died before I was born, and all i know is that he served in Korea. He was from Ohio and had 4 sons. I am VERY INTERESTED in information on his service in Korea and him as a person in general.

Keywords: Sergeant James E Christy ohio

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John Hutchison wrote on June 25, 2016

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City and State: WILMINGTON DE

Unit: 11TH AIRBORNE

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My brother Joe served with the 45th Division in Korea from 1952-1953. Joe passed
away several years ago and all of his military records have been misplaced. He is
buried in Michigan Memorial Cemetary outside of Detroit and our family would like
to get a military marker put by his gravestone to honor his service in the US
Army.

His full name is Joseph Willard Hutchison. He was born in Detroit, MI in 1929 and
was drafted into the army in 1951 and served with the 45th in korea for 13
months.

I believe his discharge rank was E-5 and I also believe he was awarded the Bronze
Star while in Korea. I do not know what unit he served with in the 45th or what
other service awards he may have obtained, but we would appreciate any
information you might have on him. Unfortunately I do not know his service serial
number.
I also want to thank all of you who keep the memory of a great division like the
45th. alive. I am personally involved with the 11th Airborne Division Association
in which I served from 1955 - 1958 and I am Chairman of the 188th Infantry Reg.
which is part of the 11Th Airborne Assoc. So I know the effort you men and women
do in keeping our Army Military history alive.

Keywords: My bother was always called Joe

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Kathy Bell wrote on April 2, 2016

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City and State: STEPHENSON VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello, am looking for anyone who knew my father CPL Raymond Loy. Have been working on his medals as well as getting his records straight. I have actually accomplished getting his record straight as well as getting a few certificates and commemorative medals. I'm trying to find anyone who may have served with him. Thanks

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Scott Gibson wrote on February 27, 2016

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City and State: GA

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Comments: I would like to announce the passing of my Father Walter Ray Hoot Gibson. Dad died on 02/16/2016 in Atlanta. Dad was drafted in 1950 and trained at Camp Polk. He then went to Japan and then Korea. He served the the 45TH Infantry in the 180 Rg HQ company. He was a Counter-Fire Specialist. He spoke very little of the war other than saying how cold it was. He often mentioned wearing his dress uniform under his battle dress, for an extra layer of warmth. He was present on Pork Chop Hill, Hill 187, and Chosin.

If any body knew or possibly has pictures it would be great to hear from you.

Keywords: Chosen, Hill 187, Pork Chop Hill, Hoot 45TH, 180 TH, HQ co. Hoot

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John Ramsey wrote on April 8, 2015

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Unit: 45TH INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information regarding my father who served in the Korean War with the 45th Infantry in Edmond, Oklahoma. He didn't share much information with any of us while he was living and I want to know where he served, in what capacity, anything anyone might know. Thank you

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Ryan Beatriz wrote on February 19, 2015

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City and State: WASILLA AK

Unit: 176TH MXS ALASKA ANG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have known or served with my Grandpa. His name was Bowden Nix. He also went by Bo or Ben. He was in the 45th Infantry Division and was in the Korean Conflict. I believe he was in from about 1949-52. Any information would be nice and a picture would be GREAT!!

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Lauren Langan wrote on February 5, 2015

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City and State: NEW MARKET TN

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Comments: Comments: I am looking for fellow soldiers of my uncle Harold W. Elmore. He served in the 45th Regiment in the Korean Conflict and did basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. He served in 1952 and was of Company C. Also served at Heartbreak Ridge and I do have several photographs.

Keywords: Shorty, Heartbreak Ridge, Company C.

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Gayla Voss wrote on January 31, 2015

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City and State: CARLYLE IL

Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION THUNDERBIRDS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for someone who remembers my dad from the Korean War or possibly worked along side him during the war. He was in Communications and I would like to know what he did...his experiences in the War. Dad has been gone for almost 16 years now and I have so many questions since he has gone. He often talked of digging trenches, burning charcoal, covering it with dirt and then they would crawl in the trench to sleep at night and that would keep them warm. So, from that I know he was in the boonies. Some of the guys that he mentioned in his Company were also a Huene, Joe Spitz....if any of this sounds familiar please write. I would love to email.
Thanks you,
~Gayla Voss
He went in Oct 11, 1950 and I know he was back home by Jan., 1953.

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Albert Longobardi JR wrote on January 31, 2015

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City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM

Unit: 45TH DIVISION THUNDERBIRDS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father drove Marlyn Monroe when she appeared in the USO show with the 45th. I am
trying to find any pictures of her with my father.

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Bob Kuzma wrote on January 8, 2015

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City and State: ABERDEEN MA

Unit: 45TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: would like any info from others in his division that may have known him

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Bill Barter wrote on January 1, 2015

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Have an old photo of Uncle John with a man said to be Dan Blocked of the old TV western show "Bonanza". Looking for any info.

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Chris Ormsby SR. wrote on August 15, 2014

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City and State: FLORISSANT MO

Unit: 45 TH INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My father served in Korea with the 45 th Infantry from 51-53 .im just wondering if anyone remembers him.

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Daniel McCanless wrote on May 31, 2014

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City and State: AL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: First of all I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to read this. My grandfather served in Korea and is one of the best men I know. He was part of the 45th thunderbird division as he still has his patch. He tells me he was drafted out of Tennessee and went to a short basic at fort polk I believe, then road a train to California, where he was shipped from there to Hokkaido , Japan. He tells me that not long after he was sent to Korea. He has told me alot of stories about his time in country. I hope I get this stuff right as I'm relying only on memory, I know he was awarded the bronze star and does have a combat infantry badge, he is a big part of the local VFW. His name is Hubert Fagg. He has many pictures and documents I would be willing to post or submit, both of him and other soldiers. But with time wearing on this man....60 years later.... he really can't remember the actual cities or areas the division served in. I'm asking any one for any factual information to where I can trace his foot steps thru the war.... if anyone knows of him or has any information to share please let me know

Keywords: 45th thunderbird division

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Ryan Sullivan wrote on May 5, 2014

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: If any knew my uncle Ray Sullivan he passed away on May 3, 2014.

This is his link to his Obituary. He won the DSC on t-bone.

http://www.stewartbaxter.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1301498

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Valton Herman wrote on April 11, 2014

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City and State: BREMERTON WA

Unit: 45THDV HQ CO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Anyone from those halcyon days in Yong Dong Po still around?

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Lisa Shenberger wrote on March 20, 2014

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City and State: EPHRATA PA

Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for any information about my father Jack Rodney Shenberger. He served in the Korean War in the early 50s in the 45th Infantry Division Thunderbirds. If anyone remembers him or has information about him I would love to hear from you. Thank you.

Keywords: Korean War, 45th Infantry Division, Thunderbirds

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Nora Drewry wrote on January 10, 2014

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City and State: HUNTLEY MT

Unit: HQ DET 6017 SU 45TH INFANTRY THUNDERBIRDS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I was told my father's records were destroyed by fire, I would like to speak with anyone who knows my father and anything about his service in the Korean War. My father was a tank leader and of Souix descent.

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William Pollard wrote on July 2, 2013

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City and State: COWGILL MO

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was stationed at Camp Polk in October 1950 and had a friend
Peawee Pederson from N. D. I was discharged due to medical
problems and lost track of Peawee. If any one has any information
concerning him I would appreciate. We were in 279 infantry
division Head quarters and head quarters company

Keywords: personal friend Harold J. Pederson

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Kelly Kunf wrote on June 22, 2013

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City and State: TAYLORSVILLE NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dads military records from his whole tour including Korea wallet in the
harrisburgh fire! They have no records from him and he doesn't ave any of his
cards or anything! Any ideas to prove his service so he cn Tito the va va hospital
and stuff!

Keywords: Burned recorded harrisburgh pa

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Joyce Dejong-Monroe wrote on June 19, 2013

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City and State: HASLETT MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I found an old newspaper article about my father, Cpl. Sidney Hugh DeJong. He received
the Bronze Star following a battle on Hill 183 Tumyong, dong, Korea. I wonder if
anyone knows more about this battle. I wish there was a way to upload the scanned
image of the article here!

Keywords: Hill 183, Tumyong dong, Bronze star

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Linda Keim wrote on May 16, 2013

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City and State: FRANKLIN IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Recently, my family found several pictures that my father took
during the Korean War. One photograph shows a Jeep with the
following bumper number.

Left Side of Bumper: 45-179-1
Right Side of Bumper: M-1

Can anyone tell me what these bumper numbers mean?

Thank you

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Linda Keim wrote on May 16, 2013

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City and State: FRANKLIN IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Recently, my family found several pictures that my father took
during the Korean War. One photograph shows a Jeep with the
following bumper number.

Left Side of Bumper: 45-179-1
Right Side of Bumper: M-1

Can anyone tell me what these bumper numbers mean?

Thank you

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Jim Stone JR. wrote on February 9, 2013

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City and State: TUPELO MS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am interested in any information regarding my Father,
Jimmy Stone from Tremont, MS in Itawamba county. He
passed away in 1978. I have pictures but I believe his
records were destroyed in the fire.

Keywords: 45th infantry division

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Jim Clarke JR. wrote on January 21, 2013

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City and State: IL

Unit: 45TH INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information of my father.
Thanks

Keywords: Korea, 45th Infantry, thunderbirds

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Taralyn Cook wrote on November 20, 2012

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City and State: SEDALIA MO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for information on my grandfather, Carl
Jack Dennis. He was from Missouri and served in Korea.
He was in the 45th division, 1st battalion, 279 infantry.
He passed away when I was 11 and he never told anyone
in the family about his military time and I didn't have
time to ask. I filled out the form 80 but his records
were destroyed in a fire in St. Louis. I have no other
information to go on and don't know what to do to find
out more. I do have all of his medals from his uniform.
I am hoping anyone with information can email
me as soon as possible. I would appreciate any
information anyone can give me.
Thank you!

Keywords: 45Division, 1st Battalion, 279 Infantry

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Scott Frearson wrote on October 22, 2012

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City and State: HILTON NY

Unit: 5TH ARMORED DIV.; 45TH INFANTRY; KOREA 1951-1953

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with MERVIN
LEBLANC. Mervin was from Louisiana and joined the
Army National Guard 5th Armored Div.; 45th Infantry
and who served in Korea. Mervin has passed and I
found his duffle bag of gear from the conflict. I
also found photo's of him with a buddy and at his
combat bunker/trench.

Sgt. LeBlanc said his were combat stripes and he was
very modest of his service. I'm thinking there was
more to the story. He told me he was in a triangle
shaped trench and he was at the point with a BAR
(browning automatic rifle) and that the chinese were
all gunning for him. He told me a time where he
covered a shift for a buddy and the buddy and he
shared a pup tent. That night a mortar hit the pup
tent and his buddy was gone.

I'd like to piece together some of his story for his
children and grandchildren. I found no ribbons or
medals with his Ike jacket, but just his unit patches
and Sgt. stripes on his jacket.

I did contact the Secretary of Defense to find all of
Sgt. LeBlanc's service records were destroyed in a
1970's fire in St., Louis. Can anyone help me. I'm
looking for ribbons and service medals, letters of
commodation, etc.

At the end of his term, Sgt. LeBlanc told me he was a
drill instructor on the fireing range. Hope this all
helps.

Thanks so much.

Keywords: Sgt. Mervin LeBlanc from Thibodaux LA

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Glen Barksdale wrote on October 13, 2012

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City and State: HUDSONVILLE MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for anyone who may have served with my
father Bill G Barksdale he sweved in the 45 TH

Keywords: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION INFORMATION

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Morgan B. Cook wrote on October 12, 2012

Send Email To MORGAN B. COOK

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for anyone who may have served with my
grandfather, SFC Kenneth Bryant Cook,1ST PLATOON,
Company C, 1ST Battalion, 45TH INFANTRY. He told me
many stories and has few pictures. I know he fought
at Heartbreak Ridge where he recieved two Bronze
Stars and the Purple Heart. He passed away in
2010 and people tell me that my character of a man is
just like his. If anyone has served and could tell me
more about him at that time in his life or has any
pictures as well, please email me!

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Poverty Knob, 1ST PLATOON, Company
C, 1ST Battalion, 45TH INFANTRY, Kenneth Bryant Cook

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