Entry: 34498
Subject: ANY ONE REMEMBER MY DAD , JOHN ROSS MILLER
John Ross Miller JR. wrote on May 29, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dad passed away in 1972 and he spoke very little about his service to our country. Dad and J.L. Lane were from Fairfax, Oklahoma. My sister and I have very little information. We would like to hear from anyone that may have known him, so we can share this info with his grandsons. Dad was at SSgt (I think) Thanks
Keywords: J L Lane, 45th Infintry
Entry: 33352
Subject: DEATH HILL --- FOURTH BOAT
Cheri Higgs (Young) wrote on April 3, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: JACKSONVILLE AR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any one who knew Pfc. Robert L Young. was sent to death hill. he was captured there. he soon escaped. and gave commanding officer the location of korean camp. he was treated and went back for 28 days .he then went toTokio for battle fatigue.He then returned home to pullman, mich. If any one knew him please e-mail me. Robert Young passed away on May 10 1996. thanks so much. Bobs daughter
Keywords: death hill---came on fourth boat----army
Entry: 32990
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNOWS ROBERT (BOB PAVLICEK FROM SEALY TEXAS
Nancy Keheley wrote on March 22, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: CLEVELAND GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: IF ANYONE KNOWS BOB PAVLICEK FROM TEXAS
WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION YOU
COULD GIVE US. THANKS
Keywords: BOB WAS IN THE 25 DIVISION AND STATIONED
AT CAMP GORDON IN GEORGIA IN 1952, HE WAS
FRIENDS WITH MY BROTHER CARL TEAL WHO WAS
IN THE 7TH DIVISION AND ALSO STATIONED AT
CAMP GORDON IN GEORGIA. THEY WERE SHIPPED
OUT AT THE SAME TIME.
Entry: 32563
Subject: KENNETH J. ADAY
Shara Hatcher wrote on March 7, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: PASADENA TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Kenneth J. Aday, age 70, died Tuesday February 18, 2003 at a Yukon hospital after a short illness. He was born April 16, 1932 in
Hobart, Oklahoma to Jesse A. and Minnie L. Tennison Aday. He grew up and lived there most of his adult life. He moved to the Mustang/Yukon area in 1980 and had worked at Seagate before retiring eigt years ago. He was a Baptist and was member of several camping and travel clubs, including Winnebago and Good Sams. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife Lucille, one sister Bobbie Cannon, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a step daughter Camelia Ann Byard. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Linda Gayle and one sister Wanda. Services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, February 21, 2003 in the Chapel of The Good Sheperd at McNeil's Mustang Funeral Service, Mustang, Oklahoma With interment following at 2:30 PM in the Hobart Rose Cemetery, Hobart, Oklahoma.
Keywords:
Entry: 32287
Subject: ANYONE THAT KNOWS J. G. (BUSTER) THOMAS FROM MISS.
Jonathan Thomas JR. wrote on February 24, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: OAKLAND MS
Unit: 707
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Please e-mail any information that you have on the Unit 707. Thanks
Keywords: My fathers nickname is Buster. Would like to know some information or pictures.
Entry: 32112
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER ROGER D EDDY
Troy Eddy wrote on February 17, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: JAMESTOWN MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: DAD PASSED AWAY LAST YEAR HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT THE WAR BUT HE WAS PROUD.MY BROTHERS AND ME WOULD LIKE TO NO MORE ABOUT THE MAN WE LOVED WE THANK WITH YOUR STORYS AND PHOTOS WE AND ARE CHILDEN CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MAN WE LOVE AND WAS ALWAYS A HERO IN ARE EYES THAHK YOU
Keywords:
Entry: 31396
Subject: 45TH DIVISION, 180TH INF REGT, 3RD BATTALION COMPANY I
Michael Cropp wrote on January 20, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, George W. Cropp served with this
unit. He was very proud of his service, but rarely
spoke of any of his experiences in Korea. He passed away in May, 2000. I would like to contact
anyone who may have served with him. I believe
he was in a Mortar unit.
He was very proud of has Combat Infantry badge...
said "it was the only one that meant anything"
to him. Thanks in advance.
Michael Cropp
Keywords:
Entry: 31391
Subject: IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF MY FATHER
Roy McCombs wrote on January 19, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am writing this to inform you of the death of my father Sgt. Marvin McCombs of Moundsville, WV. He passed away at age 69 on December 31st, 2002. He proudly served with the 45th through 1952-58. He spoke fondly of everyone he served with and in the last few years had started to reconnect with buddies that he had served with in Korea and throughout. Please remember him in your prayers and hearts.
Keywords: combat engineer, mccombs
Entry: 31261
Subject: COMBAT ENGINEERS IN KOREA
Robert Williams wrote on January 15, 2003
City and State: PALMERDALE AL
Unit: COMBAT ENGINEER
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: my father,robert williams was drafted into the 45th from birmingham alabama. he speaks fondly of friends made during those terrible times.i am proud of his service with the 45th and am thankful for veterans like those of you who served with honor. dads'name is robert williams at po box 33 palmerdale al 35123 ph#(205)681-7672
Keywords: nickname "hoppie"
Entry: 30821
Subject: MY STEP-FATHER
Michael Rogers wrote on December 30, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: GRESHAM OR
Unit: HHB 1/18FA W. GERMANY 1982-83
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Step-Father,Frank Remail, served with the 45th Signal Company 45th Division in Korea as a Field Signal Officer from Jan1952-Feb1953. He passed away on 1Jan1996. It was known to his family that he loved the men he served with and particularly those that did not make it home. So I am posting this message on his behalf. My best to you all. You`re all Heroes in my book. Mike
Keywords: 45th Sig Co. 45th Div Korea
Entry: 29805
Subject: HQ CO
James League wrote on November 22, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: HUDSON FL
Unit: HQ.CO 45TH INF
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: hq company 45th infcan
Keywords:
Entry: 29218
Subject: LIVING IN CANADA
Michael (Mike) Dakovitz SR. wrote on November 2, 2002
City and State: ALTON ON
Unit: 187 REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 29163
Subject: 189TH FA BATTALION
Henry Grady Baker wrote on October 30, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: ENID OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anybody who served in the 189th Field Artillery Battalion 45th Div in Korea 1952-1953.
Keywords:
Entry: 29047
Subject: LOOKING FOR MORMON BOYS WHO SERVED IN KOREAN WAR
Bob Freeman wrote on October 24, 2002
City and State: PROVO UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Anyone who knows anyone who is a Korean Vet whose religion is LDS (Mormon) please contact me. I want to learn more about your story. Thanks
Keywords:
Entry: 28914
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Danny Russell wrote on October 18, 2002
Deceased
City and State: WHITESTONENY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: MY BROTHER SGT ROBERT RUSSELL SERVEDED IN THE 45 DIV.IN KOREA WHERE HE SERVED I DONT KNOW HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT IT SO IF THERE IS A BUDDY WHO NEW OF HIM PLEASE E MAIL ME OK
THANK YOU
DANNY
Keywords:
Entry: 28673
Subject: RM HAIRREL, LTC
Brenda Hairrel-Burns wrote on October 6, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: WAGONER OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Would like any and all information on my Father, Lt. Colonel Rufus Martin Hairrel. My dad died a few years ago and would like to connect with some of his army buddies. If anyone has any information on my father, please contact me. I thank you in advance for your time, courage, and also wish you all well.
Respectfully,
Brenda Hairrel-Burns
Keywords: 45th Division; National Guard, OK.
Entry: 28660
Subject: LOOKING FOR A CO MEMBERS FROM KOREA 1951 - 1952 8TH CAV RGT
Kevin Bradley wrote on October 5, 2002
City and State: EVERRETT WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for someone who may have known my father: Lt H.C. Bradley KIA 8OCT52 or knows of Lt Robert Jarrett who knew my father and sent my mother a letter after my father's death.
Keywords:
Entry: 27510
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANDREW STEINBACK
Noble Rook wrote on August 10, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: CRESTON OH
Unit: I48 TH INFANTRY CO C 37TH DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served in Korea July 1953 thru Nov l954........Am looking for information about Andrew Steinback who was from Brooklyn,NY
Keywords:
Entry: 26599
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY DADS FATHER
Josh Reece wrote on June 28, 2002
City and State: MADISON SD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi I am looking for my grandfather. All I know is that he enlisted in Pennsylvania for the navy. He was born in 1921, he is 6'2"or 6'3". He was discharged in S Carolina.I don't have a service number or anything. My grandma says that they met in SanDiego, so if anyone has any info on Harold Grant Phillip please email me.
Keywords:
Entry: 26410
Subject:
John Ryan wrote on June 20, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: MONUMENT CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Any member of 279th who remebers Jimmy Foley who died on Old Baldy 7/4/52. Jimmy who Silver Star for his actions on that day. Please respond and provide details. My Aunt was engaged to Jimmy and she and my mother grew up with him. They are both gone now but am interested in knowing more. Story went that his weapon jammed when he assaulted an enemy position. Would like to know his company and anything else youwould like to share. Thanx and God Bless!
Keywords: Old Baldy 7/4/52
Entry: 26325
Subject: ANYONE KNOW JOHN (JACK) COLLINS
John Collins wrote on June 17, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I want to hear from anyone who might have remembered my dad. he was a 1st/2nd lt, went to ranger school before serving in korea for 13 months. he was probably about 20 at the time.
if anyone has any experience with the following i would really appreciate hearing your stories.
christmas hill
kojedo prison riots
m-1 ridge
sandbag castle
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Entry: 25817
Subject: LOOKING FOR JAMES E. WHITE
Linda Weiss wrote on May 28, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: James White was in Station Hospital in Maryland in June of 1951 and wrote a letter to the parents of Arthur Mikula. I have this letter and would like to contact Mr. White. Any info would be appreciated. Please send to my e mail at ADOM4U@aol.com
thanks,
Linda
Keywords:
Entry: 25736
Subject: THUNDERBIRD DIVISION
Debra Reeves wrote on May 25, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: RAGLEY LA
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIV.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for old buddies that served with my father in Czech. and Korea. Conner, Coy, Askius, Clark, Sprauge. I think they served with him in Czech. 1945/46. Also looking for John Jackson (Korea) 1953/54 and Johnson 1953/54. My dad was M/Sgt.Leslie Edward Rodgers his nickname here at home was Bunk..he was originally from Okla. He did 2 tours of duty in Korea. The first one I have no info on, the second tour was with the National Guard of Ark/Okla. 1953/54. Any info on any of these guys would be appreciated. My mom is anxious to here from some of his old buddies since my dad passed away from lung cancer in 1989. She is looking for them just to say hello and to find out about dad's military service. What he did there...etc. He had 3 bronze stars from his time in the service. 2 wer from Korea for sure. Any info is welcomed. You can email me at:
d.r.reeves@worldnet.att.net also have some of dad's old photo's from Czech. and Korea posted at:
http://communities.msn.com/USArmyVet
Thank you.
Daughter of a vet.
Debra Reeves
Keywords: Looking for John Jackson, Johnson, PVT. E. Ryan, also looking for buddies from 301st Inf. 2nd bn.,94th Inf. div., D co.(1945/46) Krumlov, Czech.
Charlie Sprauge, Fred Conner, Gilbert Clark, Walter Coy, Edwin Askius.
Entry: 23434
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE 45TH OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GAURD
William Tipton wrote on February 24, 2002
City and State: BLUE RIDGE GA
Unit: 45TH OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GAURD
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for members of the 45th Oklahoma National Gaurd. I am posting this for my father who is a Veteran of the Korean War. He was from Georgia at the time he went to Korea and was joined with the 45th Oklahoma National Gaurd. Is there anyone out there who remembers him or has pictures that they would be willing to share?
Lynne Tipton for Bruce Tipton
Keywords:
Entry: 23283
Subject: DAD'S ARMY STORY
Joni Powers wrote on February 19, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: WISCONSIN RAPIDS WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY DAD IS MARVIN JANZ. I KNOW HE SERVED IN THE 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION, L COMPANY. AS A KID GROWING UP HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT THE WAR. NOW, AFTER HE WENT TO A REUNION A FEW YEARS AGO, HE TALKS A LITTLE MORE. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS A STORY ABOUT MY DAD, PLEASE COULD YOU REPLY. I AM HIS DAUGHTER AND I'M TRYING TO DO SOMETHING A LITTLE SPECIAL FOR HIM. THANKS, JONI
I KNOW PAUL ELKINS PLAYED A PART IN GETTING MY DAD TO COME TO THE REUNION.
Keywords:
Entry: 23136
Subject: THANKS 45TH DIV.
Vincent R. Lauria wrote on February 13, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: SHRILEY NY
Unit: 1ST AV. BDE 52ND C.A.B. VIETNAM
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like to thank all the people who answered my e-Mail from around the country in respone to my questions about my Uncle Ralph and the 45th Div. I would also like to thank the men at the 45th Div. for taking time out to answer my letter conerning my uncle. Vincent Lauria nephew.
Keywords:
Entry: 20912
Subject: LANE G. PERRY
Lane Perry II wrote on November 23, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: OOLOGAH OK
Unit: ?
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that may have served with my father in Korea or at Camp Irwin, Ca. after Korean War. Would like to know more about him. He is gone but not forgotten.
Keywords: All information lost on my father.
Entry: 20814
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY DAD, EDWARD COLLINS
Ed Collins wrote on November 20, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: GREELEY CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dad's 70th birthday is today (11-19-2001). I would like to locate some old buddies for him. Anyone who knew Edward Collins in Korea, please contact me. He was a squad leader. I don't know much else except that he was discharged as SSG. He hasn't told me much else. He has a Bronze Star but I don't even know the story behind it. Thanks.......James E. Collins
Keywords:
Entry: 20675
Subject: HERMAN CULLOM WESTMORELAND (WES) UNIT UNKNOWN
Carol Westmoreland wrote on November 15, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: FITCHBURG MA
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION ARMY
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: My father recently died at age 67 of cancer. For the first time at age 41, I saw his uniforn and medals.
My sisters and I (Donna, Carol(self), and Lisa) are interested in finding more about my father's involvement. Our father was a very patriotic man but did not speak of the Korean War.
We would like maybe stories, photos, conversations with those whom served with him, to put into our memories and pass them onto his grandchildren(MaryElizabeth Fogarty and T.J Quesenberry).
Our father lives in our hearts but we seek this information to further honor him.
FULL NAME :HERMAN CULLOM WESTMORELAND "WES". AGE PROBABLY 16 0R 17. Black hair, thin at the time, brown eyes, moderately tall,crooked teeth, Causian- Would have spoken with a Southern Accent since born in Celina, TN. Maybe he spoke of the Dale Hollow Lake being nearby; he loved Dale Hollow Lake. Mother states he recieved some medal for marksman (shooting). Father Relocated to Thomaston GA, Upson County and married wife (Micki Washam)January 14 1956 or 1957. I know he was transferred after the Korean War, from Ft Benning, GA in 1960 to El Paso, TX until circa 1965. He leaves behind my mother and,(former wife) Micki Washam (Maiden name),and three daughters: Donna G. Westmoreland Fogarty, Carol F. Westmoreland Pounds,Lisa K. Westmoreland Quesenberry and grandchildren:MaryElizabeth Fogarty and T.J. (Anthony Lyle) Quesenberry. First child, son, Robert Cullom Westmoreland (infant son, deceased).
Also his mother, Mrs. Leitha Westmoreland of Celina TN, and his brothers/one sister: Bennie Westmoreland, David Westmoreland, Hubert (Bulldog) Westmoreland, Jimmy Westmoreland, Roy Westmoreland, and sister Marie Westmoreland Walls. Perhaps he mentioned my mothers's name along with the names of his brothers and one sister.
Father buried at Upson Memorial Gardens, Thomaston GA on October 22, 2001. DOD:October 20, 2001.
Keywords: Herman Cullom Westmoreland , Nickname "Wes" Army 45th Infantry Division, Training in Colorado?? Age probably 19 or 20??? Caucasian, Born in 1934 in Celina, TN Died October 20, 2001 of cancer, Thomaston,GA Upson County. Wife's name at time, Micki Washam whom he met in Thomaston,GA. and wmarried January 14th 1956 or 1957 Believe he enlisted from state of Thomaston, GA, Upson County or either from his birthplace of Celina, TN, close to Dale Hollow Lake.
Entry: 20468
Subject: PHILLIP HOWARD MORGAN
Phillip Morgan wrote on November 10, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: LONDON KY
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: this is my dad and he died a 11 yrs ago. i am his baby girl. and if anyone knows my dad please email me. he was a great man. and i wish he lived longer so i could have known him better..
Keywords:
Entry: 19976
Subject: NOT FORGOTTEN . . .
Lisa Powell-Hilbert wrote on October 16, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: ERIE PA
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Believe it or not, there are still those of us out there that remember and respect the sacrifice that was made for us, as a nation,during our war in Korea. My father was a Captian in the 45th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict,(Cpt. Jack E Powell)Because his unit was activated he never even got to see his firstborn until she was ONE! He and I have never really talked about the war but he knows I love him without him and all our servicemen there would not be a United States of America!May God bless and keep us all safe in these tragic times. . .
Keywords: Cpt. Jack E. Powell
Entry: 19655
Subject: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Howell Carmack wrote on September 29, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: MUNCIE IN
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY 158TH BAKER BATTERY
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: my father is looking for wayne stewart from 45th
also a sgt blackburn, chuck berry, andy anderson
or anyone from baker battery 45th infantry 158th his name is howell carmack
Keywords:
Entry: 18634
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOHN JOSEPH AMOS, SGT. FROM KOREA
Michael Amos wrote on August 12, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: WHITE PINE TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: John Joseph Amos was my grandfather who served in Korea and 2-3 tours in Nam. I'm trying to find any information regarding him. In case you did know him, I'm sorry to inform you that he passed away in 1973. Please, any information about Sgt. Amos would be really helpful. Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 17763
Subject: IVAN R. PHELPS - WILMINGTON, NC
Beverly Phelps wrote on July 5, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Ivan Phelps was my father. 45th Infantry Division. He died in 1998. He left books, pictures, a few letters etc about the War. He couldn't watch and read enough about the Korea War. Luckily my sister and I now have his memories, but few of his actual thoughts. If anyone knew him, I would love to hear from you. Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 17457
Subject: STAFF SERGENT WALTER S. GALLANT
Walter J. Gallant wrote on June 20, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad is Walter S. Gallant from Rhode Island.
He served in the 45th, in the 179th Infantry Regiment, C company I think. He was a sergeant.
He is alive and well. After waiting too long I am begining to talk with him about the war. If you knew him in Korea I would love to hear from you.
Keywords:
Entry: 17401
Subject: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION PAU-GOL, KOREA
Tim Carlson wrote on June 18, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, John W. Carlson, passed away in November of 1989. He never spoke much of the war, which leaves me with many questions. I am the youngest of three sons and would very much like to correspond with anyone who knew my father and especially about the following:
Taken from a document for the Award of The Silver Star.
Sergeant First Class John W. Carlson, RA12249442, Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy near Pau-gol, Korea. During the early hours of 18 July 1953, an intense enemy mortar and artillery barrage shelled the area of a heavy mortar company in conjuction with a gigantic attack against Allied positions, etc.
In anyone is interested in the rest of the letter I will continue--just email me.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: Possibly known as Billy Carlson,Pau-gol Korea
Entry: 17353
Subject: DOES ANYBODY NO NORM MCLEAN -1952
Tom Mclean wrote on June 15, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: BRIGHTON MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am Norm's grand son and i was just wondering if any body knows him. If any one eplies to this i will be sure to tell him and have him e-mail you back.
-Tom McLean
Keywords: "MAC" I know was his nick name and he was in the Thunder Bird platoon. I can ask him about battles and Hill #'s and what not.
Entry: 16948
Subject: LOOK FOR A BUDDY
Thomas Tillman wrote on May 29, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: RISON AR
Unit: 45 INFANTRY
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Would appreciate anyone that has any information
about John Hoosier, or he could spell the last
name "Hooshier". Please notify me by either
a letter, E-Mail or call.
Thomas C. Tillman
Keywords: John Hoosier
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Entry: 16707
Subject: A. LONGHAUSER, TANK COMMANDER
Donna Carroll (Longhauser) wrote on May 21, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: TOWNSEND DE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Edward A. Longhauser. I know he was a gunner, driver, and eventually became a tank commander. His tank had a spotlight and so he was on loan to the Marines at Chosin.
Keywords: 45th Thunderbirds, 1952-1953, Heartbreak Ridge, Jane Mansfild Hill, Pork Chop Hill, Chosin Reservoir.
Entry: 16566
Subject: LOCATING FRIENDS OF DAD
Darren Dong wrote on May 15, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking to find anyone who may have served with my father. His name is Dennis Dong. His MOS at this time is unknown to me. His rank was SSgt I believe
Darren...
Semper Fi
Keywords: Dennis Dong, SSgt
Entry: 16493
Subject: ANYONE KNOW MY GRANDPA?
Christy Birdsall wrote on May 12, 2001
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: James C. Mason Sr. I would like to find out everything about him. I remember him from my early childhood,and love him dearly to this day. I do know he was in the 45th ID. I think he lived in Alva,Okla.at the time. I know he was adopted, so there's more family I don't know. He retired as a lineman for SWB and owned 80 acres in Seminole,Okla. where he passed away. Also his and grandma Katie's anniversary was on April 21 (my brother's b-day) And I have the china he bought overseas for my grandma's ann. present while he was away.(stamped "made in occupied Japan")
ANY information would be greatly appreciated and any memories would be taken in with love and a very open ear.
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Entry: 16488
Subject: 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Vanessa Bourbeau wrote on May 11, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfathers name is Roy A. Simmons and
if anyone has information on him or knew him
please contact me ASAP. Thnk you it would
bring closure to my mother and family.
Keywords: Roy Simmons 45ht ID Thunderbirds
Entry: 16487
Subject: DID YOU KNOW EDWARD A. LONGHAUSER?
Donna Carroll (Longhauser) wrote on May 11, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: TOWNSEND DE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Edward A. Longhauser. I know he was in the 45th infantry div. He didn't talked alot about the war. My father died Dec. 14, 1985, from emphysema.
Keywords: 45th infantry, was gunner, driver and eventually tank commander, fought at Heartbreak Ridge, Chosin Reservoir, Pork Chop Hill, Jane Mansfield, was on loan to Marines because tank had a spotlight
Entry: 15028
Subject: LOOKING FOR LONG LOST BUDDIES
Albert Juliano wrote on February 16, 2001
City and State: PHARR TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 14373
Subject: QUESTIONS
Randy Terrell wrote on January 17, 2001
City and State: PEGRAM TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My father was in the war and i have some names and questions that i would like to know about some of his partners and friends in there wiht him.
His name is Joseph Terrell
Keywords: Flores Freddie, Flores Roman, Joseph Dort,Frank Vigil,James Courtney,Donald McCord, Harrison Swanson, Tommy Vance,Fred Sprouse,SGT Morris,Captain Frank Cek,Jack Tratter, and Terry Moore. If you could please tell me what has happen to these peolpe and how tthey contributed into the war i would be very gracious.
Entry: 14169
Subject: BLANKENSHIP
Trent Blankenship wrote on January 8, 2001
City and State: RAWLINS WY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Dad was with the 45th with the national guard
with company C from around canton. He said the
company D was from Enid, He was a sergeant
and served on the front line from November to
May of 1951 or2.
I'll find more later, but if you would like to get in
touch with him, just e-mail me and I'll get it to
him ASAP.
(PS I'm very very proud of him, so you'd better
be nice!)
Keywords: Joe Martin, Pork Chop Hill, Enid, Canton, JD
Taylor, Lone Bear, Good Bear, Tall Bear, Henry
Love
Entry: 13864
Subject: 45TH INFANTRY HQ/DEFENSE PLATOON
Steve Snowaert wrote on December 26, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARQUETTE MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father, Donald Snowaert. He was a Sergeant in the 45th Infantry Division HQ Co. He was part the the Defense Platoon in 1953. I believe he arrivied in Korea in May or June of 1952 and was their until Aug 53.
Keywords:
Entry: 13359
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER 'FROG'
James Morton wrote on November 29, 2000
City and State: DOVER TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who has any information about my father, James C."FROG" Morton SR. The only thing I know is that he served in the 45th Inf Div during the Korean War and was a POW for a time. I would appreciate any information about what unit he was assigned to or where he was.
Thanks James C. Morton JR
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Entry: 13097
Subject: DID ANYONE KNOW WILLIAM JOESPH KLYMN
Vance Rosen wrote on November 19, 2000
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Comments: This man was my grandfather and I have very little information on him anyone who knows anything about this man please contact me.
Keywords: I believe he was attached to the 45th Infantry Division. He was from Brooklyn, New York.
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Subject: WILLIAM KLYMN
Vance Rosen wrote on November 18, 2000
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Comments: My Grandfateher was William J. Klymn. He died in Korea in May of 1953. If anyone knows anything about this man pleas contact me.
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