Entry: 13072
Subject: DID ANYONE KNOW WILLIAM KLYMN
Vance Rosen wrote on November 18, 2000
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Grandfather Willaim J. Klymn died in Korea in May of 1953. If anyone knows anything about this man please contact me.
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Entry: 11706
Subject: PARADE IN SALINA
Greg Underwood wrote on September 13, 2000
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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I recently attended the Korean War Veterans parade in Salina, Kansas. Met a lot of Thunderbirds there. You are and were a great outfit.
PS: I have a tremendous amount of material on Vosges and Colmar Pocket
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Entry: 11575
Subject: RGT NEEDED
Eddie Mobley wrote on September 9, 2000
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City and State: SC
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY?
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am currently researching my Grandfathers time in Korea. Eddie Mobley from Ft Jackson SC. He left around Nov 1952 for Korea. I believe he was with the Natl Guard to meet and join with 45th of Oklahoma. I do not completely understand. He was at T bone hill, sand?, Christmas hill and has mentioned more. He was shot in the leg during that time also. After the war he went germany, I do not have any info on his time there. He is also looking for a buddy that he has lost contac with. Bill or Margaret Higginbotham. I believe Bill is originally from Texas and Margaret from Germany. If anyone has any info I would appreciat it greatly. Tammy
Keywords: Eddie Mobley
Entry: 11551
Subject: MAYBE THIS IS MY RELEASE, I AM FREE1
Michael Keehan III wrote on September 7, 2000
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City and State: DENMARK WI
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dad, I was so feeling bad, as never in my life. i know you were too.
I know this...knew it. words come not easy to me that i can tell you my grief, sorrow, full pain i fel sometimes that you are gone, and that I, I ha missed the chance to pick up a phone and say, "Hi Dad, how is the yard going,,,,, I miss you
How I remember you being so proud of me, when I first joined the military, I knew in my heart, Dad, that you, of all people would I finally find peace.
Love always,
your last son, mikey
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Entry: 11547
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY DEAREST LOVING FATHER, SSG MICHAEL L. KEEHAN JR
Michael Keehan III wrote on September 7, 2000
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City and State: DENMARK WI
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, SSG Michael L. Keehan, was a medic with the 45 th Infantry Division, not sure od the exact dates he was there, he didn't say much about it during my child hood and hid it well as I grew up and entered the service myself. He told less and less of his history and as I was stationed in S. Korea myself, he seemed distrought of this, telling me, warning me only to "Stay South, as far as you can" This was in 97, and as I was painfully and rudely awakened one morning while sleping ina tent, freezing my ass off, during an exercise near the DMZ, i was awoken by a dreadful dream, one that woke me so violently at 3 am. It was a dream of trouble, a feeling I could not dismiss, never. I was accompanied by my troop, who was aware of my pain, he asked if everything was O.K. I assured him, "It was only a bad dream", but I've never had onr that had awakened me so. Two days later, after going back to Pyongyang with my unit to serve the rest of our mission, a call came to me from my brother david, telling me that father was gone, taking his own life. !!!! Christ all mighty, he was VFW white Cap of Wisconsin, i could do nothing, but weep, weep as I did, for a ll the things that he did and the great person he was. I want to know, from anyone who knew him, anyone, who he was, what he meant to you. I know in my heart and in my dreams that he is my
Hero, along with all of you, my brothers and sisters who fight for our country. I am so overwhelmed with grief and happiness at the same time. i remember recently talking with my older brother David, who served in the Air force as well as the Army, how he remembered Dad getting in his unifrom, from Korea, because it still fit him and asking us kids, "Well, what do you think? with such pride he wore it, and i honor him, along with my brother's and sisiter's. We love him and wish he was back to tossle our hair and take HIM fishing at johnsosn's river of Marabel Caves. Dada I love you, always will. I was there in the Chorwon Valley, as you were. You are always MY HERO, Love your son Mikey
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Entry: 11336
Subject: KOREAN HEADQUARTER PHOTO
Trudy Claiborne wrote on August 28, 2000
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City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have a slide photo of the "gate" with the words
"45th Infentry Division Headquarters" and the Logo
I am not sure of the exact year. My father was in Korea and I have many slide photos. I thought he was with the Utah national Guard Unit. Was this a part of the 45th?
Keywords: 45th infentry division, headquarters, Korea
Entry: 11113
Subject: 1952 XMAS HILL, T-BONE, PUNCHBOWL
Tammy Shamy wrote on August 18, 2000
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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I think I now have the correct spelling of my my grandfathers buddy he is lookng for
Bill or Margaret Higginbotham may be from Texas Margaret may originally be from Germany.
My grandfathers name is Eddie Mobley he served in Korea in 1952 and on? He served on many of the hills and also received a purple heart for being shot in the leg.Anyone with ANY info please e-mail me
Also we are looking for a O D Dress uniform from 1952-54. Any help on this would also be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: christmas hill, t-bone hill, punch bowl hill
Bill or Margaret Higginbotham!
Entry: 10442
Subject: 45TH INF DIV
Samuel Alexander JR. wrote on July 18, 2000
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City and State: COLUMBIA SC
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father Samuel C. Alexander from Greenville, S.C. served with the 45th Inf Div. during the Korean War. I think the years were 1953-1954. My Dad passed away in 1976 after retiring from the U.S. Army.I am trying to find information on my Dad's Military service and his time in the 45th Inf Div. If anyone can help with information I would appreciate the help.
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Entry: 10415
Subject: GEORGE MERRITT
Andrew Merritt wrote on July 17, 2000
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Comments: My dad does not say much about Korea. He has only ever mentioned Old Baldy once or twice. If any one knows anything about his service in Korea I would love to know. I am very proud of him and all the men and women who served. I am a teacher and do all I can to let people know about the US involvement in Korea and why it was so important.
Thank you!
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Entry: 9981
Subject: LOOKING FOR GIS WHO SERVED WITH DONALD CHESTNUT HE MAY OF BEEN ON PORK CHOP HILL
Debra (Debbie) Williams wrote on June 30, 2000
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City and State: MIDDLETOWN PA
Unit: FAMILY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: FAMILY
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Entry: 9868
Subject: 45TH DIVISION, THUNDERBIRD
Tracy Damm Caughey wrote on June 27, 2000
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Comments: My uncle, William "Bill" Caughey was in the 45th division, Thunderbird and he died June 12, 1952 from Hemorrhagic Fever. Does anyone remember him? When I look among the men who died in Korea, his name is not on the list. Why not? Where do I find his name. He was in the Korean Conflict and he did die over there. Where do I find his name? I would like to talk to anyone who knew him!
Keywords: per editor, non-hostile casualty not listed on original DOD files - Ted Barker
Entry: 9590
Subject: SANDBAG CASTLE
Joseph A. (Joe) DiCicco wrote on June 24, 2000
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City and State: ROCHESTER NY
Unit: 45TH -25TH
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I have forfegotten many names. All I can remember was some one nicknamed "Mouse" from Madison, WI.
Any one can help me?
Keywords: I served in Korea from May 1st 1953 - May 1st 1954
I served the last three months of the war on Sandbag Castle. After the war was ended, I was transferred to the 25th Division
Entry: 6727
Subject: 45 ID AND 187TH RCT
Sarah Guiles wrote on February 5, 2000
City and State: BALTIMORE MD
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Richard B.(Dick)Ray, 1LT, INF; (USMA, 1952), served in Korea with the 45th Inf.Div.
After the war he was assigned to the 187th RCT , Camp Chicamauga, Beppu, Japan. Am not certain of his company. Am interested in information about him from anyone who served with him during that time('52-'55). Thank you! Airborne!
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Entry: 6487
Subject: MIKE CO. MACHINE GUNS RGT UNKNOWN
Charles Roomsburg wrote on January 27, 2000
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City and State: OKMULGEE OK
Unit: MIKE CO. 45TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in learning where the two above are. I lost track of them.
Pop was with the 7th Cav 4.2 Mortars and Spotted Bear was with M Co Heavy Machine Guns.
Served in Korean with them.Not sure but they may have called me Robert instead of Charles.
Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Robert (pop) Watson, Spottedbear,
Entry: 6360
Subject: ALVIN THOMAS HOLMES
Lisa Patterson wrote on January 22, 2000
City and State: MD
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Comments: Hi,my name is Lisa, I'm 36 yrs.old and I am the granddaughter of Sgt. Major Alvin Thomas Holmes ( received stripes 4-12-62 ),with the 45th Infantry Div., who served as a " Photo Interpreter " in WW2 I know in 1945, the Korean War ~ I have a pic that has the date on the back Sept.14, 1952, also one of Brig Gen P.D.Ginder, CG 45th Inf.Div. congradulating and awarding my grandfather with the Commendation Ribbon w/ Metal Pendant North of Yang-Gu, Korea July 15,1953. My grandfather passed away when i was 1 1/2 yrs. old, he married a german woman (my gmother)who had a daughter (my mom). He brought them both over from Germany to Baltimore, MD. I'm in search of anyone having known my grandfather or knows anything about him. I had never had the pleasure of getting to know my grandfather. Can anyone help ? Please Email me...I greatly appreciate your help !
Keywords: 45th Infantry Division Photo Interpretation
Entry: 6321
Subject: WOULD LIKE TO INTERVIEW AMERICAN INDIAN VETERANS
Al Carroll wrote on January 20, 2000
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Comments: If you are an American Indian veteran I would be very interested and grateful to learn about your experiences. Im'm a grad and student and son of a native veteran of Korea who is writing on native traditions in the military. I hope you will consider sharing your experiences. I also hope what I write honors our nativ veterans. Thank you.
Keywords: American Indian, Native American, native, 45th Division, Thunderbirds
Entry: 5870
Subject: HE'S GONE AND I NEED CLOSER
Mollie O'Brien wrote on December 27, 1999
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Comments: My grandfather died 3 years ago and never talk to me about his war expirence and i need some closer. My mother wont talk about it. His name was John Robert O'Brien. If you have heard that name or know something about the korean war PLEASE email me it is important i know what happened.
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Entry: 4210
Subject: LATE HERSHEL R. FLOWERS
Bruce Obermeyer wrote on November 6, 1999
City and State: DERBY KS
Unit: 361ST TACTICAL ELECTRONICS WARFARE SQUADRON (EC-47
Service or Relationship: Air Force
Comments: My late father-in-law, Hershel R. Flowers of Pauls Valley, OK, served with the 45th Infantry Division during the Korean War. I thought his buddies might like to know of his passing on April 18, 1999. He was buried with full military honors at Pauls Valley cemetary. I have a memorial to him on my web page at http://home1.gte.net/obie/index.htm. I have placed a link to your site on my home page. I served as a pilot in the Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict.
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Entry: 4042
Subject: JAMES DAVID DAVIS - OLD FRIEND
Delores Brown wrote on November 6, 1999
City and State: BROKEN ARROW OK
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Comments: Had a friend served in the 45th. in Korea, name of James David Davis, was called up with the Oklahoma National Guard in 1950 or 51. Good luck to all the veterans who served in Korea.
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Entry: 3254
Subject: RICHARD M. APPLIN
Janet Applin wrote on July 9, 1999
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City and State: BOWLING GREEN KY
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Comments: I am looking for information pertaining to Richard M. Applin who served in Korea in 1952 and 1953. I do know that he was in the Thunderbirds and Army Artillary. He mentioned "Pork chop Hill." His service number was USAR 52164466 and he earned a Bronz Star and had 2 unusual effots expended medals also. He is now deceased and the family would like more info on what he received the medals for. I am his daughter-in-law and my only son bares his name.
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Entry: 3250
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Charlie Gwin wrote on July 8, 1999
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City and State: DAYTON OH
Unit: 45TH INFANTRY
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Comments: 45TH INFANTRY
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Entry: 2940
Subject: PAPPY 45ID
Connie Tuck wrote on April 15, 1999
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City and State: KENNESAW GA
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Comments: MY father Carles C. Jordan joined in Ft. Sill,Oklahoma during the Korean War and he was 40 years old. Oldest person to ever go to boot camp in his division. I believe he wore a Yellow Thunderbird Patch maybe 45th. Not sure he is no longer here for me to ask. I do know he was on the same ship as Dan Blocker of the tv series Bonanza. They nicknamed him Pappy.
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Entry: 1884
Subject: FATHER JAMES E. JIMMY STONE
James Stone wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: WINSTON-SALEM NC
Unit: JAMES E. (JIMMY)STONE
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Comments: My, Father James E. Jimmy Stone was in the 45th Infantry division in an 81mm Mortar platoon. He died in 1978 and I have few records. Any help in locating records or documents about his service would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jim Stone
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Entry: 1586
Subject: 45ID INFO
William Puls wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: SEAFORD NY
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Comments: BOTH MY FRIEND AND MYSELF ENJOY THIS SITE. IT GAVE US VERY USEFUL INFORMATION.WE ARE TRYING TO GATHER AS MUCH INFO. AS TO THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 45TH DIVISION FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE and JULY OF 1953.
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Entry: 1321
Subject: NEED INFO
Lowell Miller wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: CATLIN IL
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Entry: 1298
Subject: JERRY TUCKER OF COMANCHE, TX
Martin Meeks wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: HACKETTSTOWN NJ
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Comments: LOOKING FOR JERRY TUCKER OF COMANCHE, TX
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Entry: 647
Subject: 45TH INF DIV NEWS
Bill Frazier wrote on November 20, 1998
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Comments: I AM HOPING TO FIND OUT HOW TO USE YOUR SITE BETTER TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PERSONNEL ROSTERS.
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Entry: 66
Subject: SEEKING INFO
Tom Anton wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: OLD ORCHARD BEACH ME
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Comments: EXCWLLENT IDEA! INTERESTED IN SEEKING ANY MEMBERS OF THE 45TH INF.DIV.WHO SERVED IN KOREAN WAR.
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