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Charles “Buster” Hash wrote on January 14, 2023

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City and State: DUMFRIES VA

Unit: 502D MI BN/8TH ARMY MI GROUP

Service or Relationship: US Army

Comments: Joined Co B, 502D MI Bn in June 1969 as an SP4 fresh out of the 97D, MI Coordinator course at Ft. Holabird. I was there for a few months, living large in civilian clothing, with my GS-9 ID card. An SP5 Sparks in the finance section ran the intelligence contingency funds for the battalion. Next thing I know, I am back in uniform and being his turtle, training for doing the job. I spent most of my tour studying taekwondo and playing in a band we called the Glass Onion. Made SP5 and PCs’d back to Ft. Holabird school house S2. ETS’d in 1970 as a SSG, joined the reserves Co B 331st MI Bn, became a 97B, CI Agent. Eventually became the unit’s 1SG. Commissioned as an MI 1LT in 1981. Fast forward to July 2003, I returned to Korea as a colonel, MI, and the commander of Combat Support Coordination Team #2; Daegu, for two years. Loved my time in the 502D and the counterintelligence community.

Keywords: 502D, 97D, 97B, Co B

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Norman Bungard wrote on April 21, 2022

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City and State: ST PETERSBURG, FL

Unit: 109TH INTELLIGENCE CORPS THEN 502D MI BATTALION

Service or Relationship: U S Army

Comments: I was a proud enlisted man with Basic Training taken at Ft Knox, Kentucky in 1960. From there I attended the USAINTS at Ft Holabird,(Dundalk, Baltimore Md Md and then to the 109th with a duty station in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a small office and Lt Robert Haymaker led us. My primary duty was the conduct of BI (Background Investigations), one military members whose duty or rank required a clearance. I worked three northernmost counties in Kentucky, Boone, Campbell and Kenton, and 8 counties in SW Ohio. It was interesting and my wife and I lived and worked near downtown at the Tri State Building, 4th and Walnut St.

After that, I was assigned to the 502d Military Intelligence Battalion in Seoul, ROK. I worked with interpreters Yom Pong Te and "Tiger" Kim and we were assigned similar investigative duties as stateside. Updating clearances of US personnel and also newly hired ROK indigenious citizens. Out small post was located on the Han River, directly across from Yong dong po gu where there is a large cemetery with many U S personnel from the Korean War. Feel free to call me for stories and I would love to hear yous. I remember Lou Brien, Frank Anderson, Dan Atwood, Bill Barker, and others from the ROK. Upon my return, I took and passed the FSEE, Federal Service Entrance Exam, and entered on duty with the Social Security Admin in Mansfield Ohio and spent 34 years at SS, including as a LMR and Training officer in the Hq, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, Md

Keywords: CIC
MI
Holabird, Md
Cincinnati, Oh
Seoul, ROK

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John Sharrer wrote on March 1, 2022

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City and State: COBURG OR

Unit: 502 MI BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army

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Sheldon Chandler wrote on December 20, 2013

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City and State: JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD WA

Unit: 502D MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: To all former 502d Military Intelligence Battalion Soldiers and Officers,

I am Command Sergeant Major Sheldon Chandler. Myself and LTC Justin Haynes are
the current command team for the 502d Military Intelligence Battalion. Over the last
9 months we have accumulated some great photo's from the Army's Intelligence Center's
historian. We have made it a priority to preserve the long history of our great
Battalion. We are currently in the process of building a historical showcase and
looking for donated items such as uniforms from our 8th Army period, photo's,
official reports or correspondence. If you desire to share some of your historical
memorabilia, I will make sure it finds a great home on display in our headquarters.

The Battalion is doing very well and our Soldiers continue to live up to the
legacy of our great Battalion. I have attached a link to our social media website if
you would like to remain connected to the Battalion:
https://www.facebook.com/502dMilitaryIntelligenceBattalion

I appreciate your service to our great Nation and look forward to hearing from
you. A few veterans have requested a copy of our current Battalion poster which
includes photos from Korea and the USS Report. We have not forgotten about your
request, we will make sure you get a copy.

Sincerely,

Sheldon Chandler
Command Sergeant Major
502d Military Intelligence Battalion


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Ronald Christopher wrote on October 27, 2013

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City and State: BEVERLY HILLS FL

Unit: CO B, 502ND MI

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was in charge of the resident office at Kunsan until I closed
it down. I was then sent to Seoul where I became the chief intel
agent at the Seoul Field Office. I was responsible for doing an
indepth investigation on our own unit and if it would not have been
a courtesy investigation, the unit would have surely failed.
However, we brought her up speed, with a door at the entrance and
red lighting system in the offices. Dan Mora was the documents
custodian. After he left Korea he went to OCS and he was my boss in
Panama where I was assigned to the 470 MI.

Keywords: MI Units

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Charles W. Goffredo JR. wrote on April 11, 2013

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City and State: STATEN ISLAND NY

Unit: HHC 502ND MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: For all you MI types out there who were trained at Fort

Holabird, there is a great web site that is geared toward all

who were stationed at the Bird. Great posts and a lot of

memories and names. There is a lot of posts about guys who were

stationed at the 502nd at various times. I am attempting to

contact several of the veterans now. Anyone who remembers me

please email so we can catch up on old times. Already have

spoken to Tony from the Bronx(Richard Luvara) who contacted me

last year when he saw my post here.



The web site is parkwayreststop.com. I know a crazy name but

it is the authors way of explaining his trip down the Jersey

turnpike from Ft Dix to Ft Holabird

Keywords: Sp5 Mister Charlie

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Kimberly Stanley wrote on September 29, 2012

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City and State: ATLANTA GA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My father, Spencer G Stanley - along with my Mom, Mary Stanley,
brother Spencer and sisters Claire and Debbie, were at Yongsan in
the late 60's.
It was an interesting and turbulent time as I recall, even though I
was just a kid. My dad was with the 502nd, and really cared a lot
for the men he worked with.
I recall being invited - along with my brother - to the home of
General Kim Che Koo (not sure of spelling), because his daughter
was celebrating a birthday. As a courtesy, my dad asked that we
attend. If I am not mistaken, Gen Kim later assassinated President
Park Chung He.

I also remember the monsoons, the rationing of things at the PX,
the field house where I took judo lessons, the trip to the DMZ and
the Bridge of No Return. I recall an rxceptionally good biology
teacher, the Korean Culture Club trips, and the extraordinary
education I received by simply observing the living conditions.

On the funnier side of things, I recall when the movie MASH arrived
for viewing at the officer's club, and my dad blew his stack when he
realized it lampooned the military - if I'm
not mistaken, he insisted it be turned off. (even years later when he
had mellowed, he never liked that show!)

My father died some years ago, having served for 30 years. My
mother also passed away 6 years ago at age 82.

I'd love to hear from anyone who may have known my mom or dad.
All the best -
Kim Stanley

Keywords: 502nd, Yongsan, Seoul, HQ

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James H. Bone wrote on July 6, 2012

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City and State: VILLA RICA GA

Unit: 502ND MI BN, INCHON FO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I attended the DLI in Monterey California following
my completin of the Fort Holabird training. I
studied Korean, beginning in April 1964 and
continuing through April 1965 and from there went to
502nd MI Bn, Company B. the origninal assignment was
for Inchon Field Office, and after about 6 months we
closed the office and moved to Ascom. During that
time i spoke daily not only with our Korean
interpreters who were great, but Korean Nationals
with whom i came into contact. that was almost
daily. I used to dream in the language. i assume we
all got the same kimchee awards from KNP, K army,
cities around where worked. I reciefved a letter of
appreciation and city of inchon medal. all of these
are hanging in my office today, and have been for
years. after my return to college, i took several
courses, Math, Statistics and the like from several
Korean teachers here back home. I also made contact
with the internatinal club at the college near my
home and visited them. there were also several
Koreans who worked in the community, mostly doing
engineering, etc, and i managed to make and maintain
a frinedship with them, including personal and
business. overall, my military years, including the
education portion of them, have been very useful to
me thru my personal and perfessional life. Thanks US
Army. you have given me more that i could have given
you. thanks and
God Bless.

James H. Bone

Keywords: 502nd MI Bn, Korean Languane

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Joe Langworthy wrote on July 4, 2012

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City and State: CANTON OH

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Stationed near Souel at Interrigation unit across the Han River in
Taebang Dong in 1969. Bill Shiek of Princton, translator Rodney
Hard of Texas was there? His father was a missionary in Korea.
Tom what's his name was the civilian head of the unit. I left to play
baseball . Then finished my tour at company B headquarters in 1970
in Souel where WO McFadden was chief along with Major Gissee.
Worked in the CE, CI, CA division?

Attended Foreign Service institute in 1968 in DC and Ft Holabird in
1969.

Found this site and wondered if after 40 years any friends from the
502 MI are still around. Those of you who also spoke Korean
probably enjoyed the duty.

Keywords: 502 MI 1969 -1970 in Souel

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George Carlaftes JR. wrote on June 30, 2012

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

Unit: 502ND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BN CO C

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Hi Guys, Hope all are doing fine. Healthy, Wealthy,
and Wise.

Keywords: Company C, Seoul Korea, Headquaters 8th USARPAC,

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James H. Bone wrote on June 27, 2012

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City and State: VILLA RICA GA

Unit: 502MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I served in the 502md MI Bn, first in the Inchon
Field office, and about 6 months into the tour moved
to the Ascom Residence Office, all as Civilian
Cover. worked with the 8th army boat detachment, the
COG on walmedo, and with the Korean counterparts.
was there from May 1965 to May 1966. had several
exciting events happen while we were there. as best
i recall we had a AIC, two of us agent types, a
couple of typing types, and seveal Korean
Interpereters. easily was the most exciting time of
my life. have always wanted to return, but have
never had the opportunity.

Keywords: Inchon Field Office, Ascom Residence Office, 8th Army
Boat Detachment, COG, Walmedo

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Kevin Wartick wrote on May 2, 2012

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City and State: IRON MOUNTAIN MI

Unit: BRAVO COMPANY 502ND MI

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for my buddies that were stationed with me
in South Korea (weejamboo)in 1988. We went to the
Olympic's , drinking buddies , etc. Please look me up
on Facebook and get with me . Send Friend request ,
please . Looking forward to hearing from anyone of
you that might remember.

Thanks, Kevin Wartick a.k.a. Cheap Charlie from
Wisconsin !

Keywords: SGT. Ely , Crazy Dale from Hell (friend) , Paul
Handle , etc.

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Dester Miller JR. wrote on January 13, 2012

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City and State: MOUNT VERNON MO

Unit: COMPANY B, 502ND MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I believe Barney's last name was Barfield, not
Oldfield. Also would like to hear from Doug Kimball
and Ed Sareigo (sp).

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Dester Miller JR. wrote on January 13, 2012

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City and State: MOUNT VERNON MO

Unit: COMPANY B, 502ND MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Served with Co. B, 502nd 58-69. We all went
undercover as GS-7's, DOD. Some of the best I have
ever known. Would love to hear from any of you.

Keywords: Looking for Jay Giles, Barney Oldfield, David Welty,
James Ferko.

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Daniel Bassill wrote on November 29, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was at Ft. Holibird for Area Intelligence training in
1968 then at the Army language school in Washington, DC
in 1969. Was at 502 MI HQ Co. in Seoul in 1970. Mr.
Watson was head of our office. Looking to reconnect
with vets from any of these three assignments.

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John Lawler wrote on June 13, 2011

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City and State: PACE FL

Unit: 502ND MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Our interpreter at the Kunsan Resident Office, during my time with Bravo company, 502nd MI Bn (1970-71), was a former ROK officer during the Korean War, Mr. Kong Tae Won. He was a fine gentleman and a pleasure to work with. Like many of the Korean interpreters assigned to the MI units, they also became good friends, as did Mr. Kong. I kept in touch for a while by mail, but as time went on, our correspondence became less frequent until eventually we lost contact with one another. I am curious if any of the CI agents who came after me at this post may know of what happened to Mr. Kong, or of Mr. Kim who kept the house for us.

Keywords: Kunsan Kong Tae Won 

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John Lawler wrote on April 9, 2011

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City and State: PACE FL

Unit: CO B, 502ND MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I did basic training at Ft Jackson in 1968. I trained in Army counterintelligence at Ft Holabird in 1968-69. I attended Korean language training at the Presidio of Monterey DLI 1969-70. I was assigned to Co B, 502nd MI Bn at the Kunsan Resident Office, Kunsan air base 1970-71.

Keywords: Kunsan, DLI, Ft. Holabird, Ft. Jackson

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John Lawler wrote on April 9, 2011

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City and State: PACE FL

Unit: CO B, 502ND MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I did basic at Ft Jackson in 1968. Army counter-intelligence school at Ft Holabird in 1969. Assigned to the Kunsan Resident Office at Kunsan Air Base 1969-70. I recall the first nights in Seoul at the Tracey compound.

Keywords: Kunsan, Ft Holabird, Ft. Jackson, tracey compound

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Keith Kelley wrote on March 4, 2011

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Unit: 502ND MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: served at taejon field office from 1965 - 1966

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Lemuel Roberts III wrote on January 20, 2011

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City and State: GRAYSON GA

Unit: 502ND MI BN CO. C SOKCHO 1969 TO 71

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Went to Ft. Holabird, Dundalk (Baltimore), Maryland.
Was selected for Dept of Area Studies (Black Ops) training. The guys who were seperated from everyone else.We drove the Baltimore Police crazy with our training exercises. Sparrows Point at the old VA Hosp,used for DMZ training and interrogation.

Looking for Paul Duffey, BG Bolgen, Chase Gibson, Robert J O'Melia, Thomas Brainard. Our OC's were
Mr. HA, Mr. KIM, Young NAM, Old NAM

Keywords: HID (Hostile Intelligence Detachment)
Undercover as DOD GS-7. South Pass, North Pass, The 3 Trees, Engineers Compound (Seoul), Sorok Mountains, The DMZ

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Thomas Wuthrich wrote on September 26, 2010

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Unit: 502D MI BN, CO C

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was with Co C, 502d MI Bn, in Seoul, Korea from Sep 64 to Oct 65. During my first four months, I served as company clerk, but my last nine months were spent working out of my MOS editing intel reports. I finished my 3-yr hitch at Sandia Base, NM. In 1971, I began writing gags for greeting card companies, switched to writing for cartoonists four years later, and started drawing up my own gags a few years after that. As a cartoonist, my work appeared primarily in Penthouse Magazine, but also in Readers Digest, Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, TV Guide and a slew of others.
Anyone else serve with the 502d during the time frame indicated above?

Keywords: 502d, 502d-MI-Bn, 1964, 1965, co-c, yongsan, donato, manfredi, hawn, seoul, korea

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Charles W. Goffredo JR. wrote on July 19, 2010

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City and State: STATEN ISLAND NY

Unit: HHQ CO. 502ND MI

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Served Sep 65 to Apr 67 then went to 115th MI Group San Franciscountil Jan 68. Would like to hear from anyone who was there around this time. Especially from Jay condon, charlie cosention, big nick, foster, lee hunt, ducky bramer, mr price, cal, tony from the bronx and anybody else.

Keywords: SP5 Mister Charlie

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Ken Dixon wrote on April 14, 2010

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City and State: WINTER PARK FL

Unit: 502ND MI BATTALION (CIC)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Fort Jackson 1963, Fort Holabird 1963-64, Camp Henry in Taegu 1964-1966, civilian employee of Headquarters, Eighth Army, and EASCOM in Seoul 1966-1969

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James Fulton wrote on October 20, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was with Co. C of the 502d, located on the HQ compound in Seoul from 1966 to 1968. Looking for others-

Keywords: Yongsan Compound, Robert Huie, Peter Luna, George Carlaftes

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William Cowell JR. wrote on July 20, 2009

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Unit: US ARMY RETIRED

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was in the Pusan Field Office, Co. B, 502d MI Bn from 1967-1969. I had joined the Army in 1965. I graduated from Fort Holabird, and this was my second assignment as well as my first overseas tour. Pusan Field Office was located on Hialeah Compound, in the city of Pusan. Among those stationed there during this two year period were Joe Mackiewicz (SAIC), Tom Sheely, Eddie Sereigo, Ray Stoll, John Soboleski, Ed Downey, Jim Ragan, Henry Hulick, Roger Knisley, Larry Sarg, and myself. There were a few others whom I do not remember. The interpreters were Chae-si, J.B., Chinhae Chae, Mr. Kim and Mr. Lee. Mr. Cha was the mechanic. As of l987 Mr. Lee was working in the US Embassy, Seoul. I believe all of the others are dead. My Interpreter was Chinhae Chae. There were also three "mama sans" who cleaned and did laundry.

In the US Army Command and General Staff College, Combined Arms Research Library, is an excellent paper: "Scenes From and Unfinished War: Low-Intensity Conflict-Korea l966-1969". This paper sets out the military situation in Korea at this time - the support of which the mission of the 502d.

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Daryl Petrarca wrote on March 9, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Still looking for 1967-1969 folks from the Tracey Compound, 502nd MI BN, company B, Seoul.

Keywords: 502nd, Seoul, Tracey Compound, MI, 1968

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Charles Simms wrote on January 24, 2009

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City and State: ELLICOTT CITY MD

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: woould like to hear from anyone who was there during this time

Keywords: 502nd MI Bn Taegu Field Office 1969-1971

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Sam Carlson wrote on December 1, 2008

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Unit: B CO, 502D MI BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I joined the 502d MI Bn in early 1973, spending a month at Camp Coiner in Seoul before moving to the Taejon Field Office where I served until June 1975. I'll never forget our MI Specialists, Mr YO Han--ku and Mr. CHONG Mu-yong. May they rest in peace. They were the best!

Keywords: Camp Ames, Camp Coiner

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