Entry: 81729
Subject: SGT BOBBY VAN COMBS
Christopher Fleshman wrote on January 14, 2012
City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA
Unit: 5TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM, I CO, REGIMENTAL COMBA
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, I am the great nephew of SGT Bobby Jack Van
Combs. To my knowledge, I am the last living
military member in the family and I have been trying
to locate anyone with any infomation regarding his
passing or simply any friends of his who have any
stories to share. Almost all of his siblings have
passed on and only a few of us know anything of him
at all. I recently discovered the names of a few
friends of his while he served. They were a Carl C
Hunter of Wilmington N.C. and Robert Scott. If
anyone has any information at all, please let me
know. God Bless.
Keywords: SGT BOBBY VAN JACK COMBS, 5TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT
TEAM, I CO, REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM, ARMY, HOSTILE,
DIED (KIA), DATE OF LOSS: OCTOBER 2, 1952, SERVICE
NUMBER: RA13320260, YEAR OF BIRTH: 1930, HOME OR
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT: LETCHER COUNTY, KY, LOCATION OR
BATTLE ZONE: PUNCHBOWL - DT 241428
Entry: 81698
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER CPL. CECIL PAYNE, ABLE COMPANY, 5TH RCT
David Payne wrote on January 10, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: ELKVIEW WV
Unit: COMPANY A, 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Cecil Payne is my grandfather.
Keywords: Cecil Payne, Outpost Harry, Punchbowl
Entry: 81599
Subject: PUNCH BOWL
Dick Blundell wrote on January 3, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: COMPANY I 3RD BATALION 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served with I company 3rd Battalion 5th RCT January
1952 until September 1953.
Basic training at Indiantown Gap Pennsuyvania.
Arrived in Pusan In Jan and spent all 9 months on line
and attached to the 7th and 24th and 25th Div.
Moved back and forth across Korea wherever they sent
us. Was there the day the war ended and then to the
Chorwan Valley. Lt Lamb was our Company commander. On
my first patrol the day after I arrived in the
punchbowl we were ambushed and the lead guy was killed.
I served my entire term with Arthur Bouthillette.
Anyone remember this time period with the 5th.
Keywords: Punchbowl, Chorwon Valley, Outpost Harry
Entry: 81292
Subject: LOOKING
Richard Knapp SR. wrote on December 11, 2011
City and State: OVERLAND PARK KS
Unit: 5TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for survivors of of Company B, 1st Bn, 5th Regimental Combat
Team between July 1950 and Sep 1950
Keywords: Company B 1st Bn, 5th RCT
Entry: 81242
Subject: B CO 5TH RCT
Jody Yliniemi wrote on December 5, 2011
City and State: MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: A Christmass poem from one of my Dads photos.
Seasons Greetings To CO. B 5th Rct
Yuletide greeting from Korea
land of lice and diarrhea
from these murky shores we half mastered
merry Xmass you lucky bastard
in the picture this poem was written on a piece of
wood or cardboard and placed on a pine tree that was
decorated on a hill
Keywords: Christmass 1951
Entry: 80629
Subject: G COMPANY, 5TH RCT
Conley McAnally wrote on October 9, 2011
City and State: INDEPENDENCE MO
Unit: G COMPANY 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my farther's name was Teddy Stone McAnally. He
served in weapons platoon in G Company 5th RCT. He
was with them between Aug 1953 to Dec 1954. He sent
letters home that have been save and are currently
being made part of a blog (teddystone.blogspot.com)
After that they will be donated to the Missiour
Military Archives. If any one knowing anything about
Dad I would appreciate hearing from you. He mentions
a lot of guys he served with. The old man was Cpt
Book, and his Lt was Wheeler. Hs Sgt might have been
Woods. His pals were Simonie, Underwood, and
Gurethmiller. Does anyone know what CSSP means. It
has something to do with army intellegence.
Keywords: CSSP, Kansas City, Pusan, Masan, G Company,
Underwood, Simonie, Arkie, Guerthmiller
Entry: 80628
Subject: G COMPANY, 5TH RCT
Conley McAnally wrote on October 9, 2011
City and State: INDEPENDENCE MO
Unit: G COMPANY 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my farther's name was Teddy Stone McAnally. He
served in weapons platoon in G Company 5th RCT. He
was with them between Aug 1953 to Dec 1954. He sent
letters home that have been save and are currently
being made part of a blog (teddystone.blogspot.com)
After that they will be donated to the Missiour
Military Archives. If any one knowing anything about
Dad I would appreciate hearing from you. He mentions
a lot of guys he served with. The old man was Cpt
Book, and his Lt was Wheeler. Hs Sgt might have been
Woods. His pals were Simonie, Underwood, and
Gurethmiller. Does anyone know what CSSP means. It
has something to do with army intellegence.
Keywords: CSSP, Kansas City, Pusan, Masan, G Company,
Underwood, Simonie, Arkie, Guerthmiller
Entry: 80623
Subject: 5TH RCT HEAVY MORTAR
Ferdinand Weber SR. wrote on October 8, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: OAK FOREST IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Chiperee Valley Alvin P Hathaway
Entry: 80567
Subject: HAROLD RAYMOND CROSS JR
Holly Newberg-Hufeld wrote on October 2, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: NOVI MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking to contact anyone who may have known or been with my uncle harold raymond cross jr. when he was killed on Christmas Hill on July 25th. He was the last american soldier killed after the cease fire
Keywords: Christmas Hill
Entry: 80472
Subject: FREDERICK
Candy Laflam wrote on September 24, 2011
City and State: GOSHEN MA
Unit: COMPANY M
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have recently become curious about my fathers
military career. I found an article dated August
1953 that indicated my father was awarded the Combat
Infantryman Badge, that he was an ammunition bearer
with Company M, had joined the fifth RCT in May 1953,
from Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
My dad would have gone by John or Johnny. He played
guitar. From Massachusetts.
If anyone has anyone information, pictures, etc, I
would be extrememly thankful!!!
Candy (Bird) Laflam
Keywords: ammunition bearer, Fort Jackson S.C., combat
infantryman badge,
Entry: 80208
Subject: HAROLD R. CROSS JR.
Holly Newberg-Hufeld wrote on August 31, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: NOVI MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am the niece of Harold R. Cross Jr. the last American Soldier killed 80 minutes after the cease fire. I was not born at the time but would like to be in contact with anyone who knew my uncle. I have all the archival information on his death and funeral. My grandparents are both gone, my grandmother with a Gold Star Mother and never spoke much about this terrible trajedy. I have letters that he wrote to my grandmother and his last letter that was returned unopened. I also have a letter from the medic who was with him when he passed away.
Keywords: Christmas Hill
Entry: 80156
Subject: NOVEMBER 5 1951 KUMHWA DEAN ASH
Lyn Ash wrote on August 27, 2011
City and State: BLOMINGTON IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm Dean Ash'es brother and am seeking information relative to his death near Kumhwa. He was a member of the 5th Regimental Combat Team.
Keywords: PFC Dean M Ash, KIA November 5, 1951
Entry: 79890
Subject: 5TH REGIMENT COMBANT K COMPANY
Kelly Haden wrote on August 6, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: DE SOTO KS
Unit: 5TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT K COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone that knew Oscar Wenthe from 5th Regiment K Company? He was my grandfather and would like to know more about his time in the service. He was wounded on 11-10-1951 at Horseshoe Bend near the Imjin River.
Keywords: Imjin River Horseshoe Bend 11-10-1951 5th Regiment Combant Team K Company
Entry: 79840
Subject: LOOKING FOR RICHARD CLAYTON
Ginger Cucolo wrote on August 2, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: FORT MCNAIR DC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for Richard Clayton, who at the age of 17 entered the service at the beginning of the Korean War. He served with the 5th RCT that went from the 25th ID, to the 1st CAV, then the 24th ID. He has a wonderful collection of Dog Tags that he showed me when he was at a Reunion with his unit in Washington, DC around 2007. I have completed the book I was writing, and he has a wonderful section in it that I would like for him to know about.
Thank you,
Ginger Cucolo
www.dogtaghistory.com
Keywords: Author of Dog Tags: The History, Personal Stories, Cultural Impact, and Future of Military Identification.
Entry: 79816
Subject: KOREA 1953
Norman Kinn wrote on July 31, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: TIFFIN OH
Unit: EASY COMPANY 2ND HEADQUARTER GO
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I WAS A JEEP DRIVER FOR CAPT DAVID CARTER
Keywords: PUNCHBOWL
Entry: 79787
Subject: LOOKINFG FOR WILLIAM GREEN
Paul R. Garland wrote on July 28, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: HAMBURG NY
Unit: 5TH RCT CO H
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Seeking any information on William Green of Co H 5th
RCT who served in Korea 1952
Keywords:
Entry: 79781
Subject: MSGT. DWIGHT LINKER
Duane Linker wrote on July 28, 2011
City and State: ROCKINGHAM NC
Unit: L COMPANY 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Please get in contact with me and if you are a child of any soldier living in Hawaii in 1950 please contact me.
Keywords: Iam looking for relatives of members of L company , 5th RCT June 1950-1952. My dad was First Sgt. of L company. My dad was wounded in 1950 in Korea. We were living in Hawaii when my Dad was sent to Korea. I was 12 years of age. I am now 74. My dad passed away in 1999 at the age of 90.
Entry: 79595
Subject: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EARNEST HAWTHORNE
Earnest Winston wrote on July 11, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: If anyone served in the Army (during 1952-54) with my father, Earnest Hawthorne, or has any knowledge of his service, please contact me. I would greatly appreciate any information you are able to provide. My father passed away in Chicago in 2007. He received an honorable discharge in 1954. My father was a Private First Class but did not talk a lot about his service, so any information you are able to provide would be most helpful. I have his service number and a photo of him in uniform, if this would help jog your memory.
With Much Appreciation,
Earnest Winston
Keywords: Earnest Hawthorne, Philadelphia, Mississippi, Fort Hood, Private First Class
Entry: 79437
Subject: FORT DEVENS MASS. AUG 48/50
Edward E. Johnston wrote on June 26, 2011
City and State: OSHAWA ON
Unit: K CO.5TH. R.C.T
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 79371
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUNK BARNETTE AND RAYMOND E THORNBURG
Vicky Burgess wrote on June 20, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: He was my Uncle
Keywords: Hommer [Bunk] Barnette
KIA near Subuk Jan 30 1951
Entry: 79147
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 5TH RCT COMPANY G 1954-1955
Tina Scott wrote on May 31, 2011
City and State:
Unit: 5TH RCT ARMY COMPANY G
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather served in the 5th RCT Army 1954 to 1955 in Korea, north of Seol. He is looking to make contact with anyone who was there in that time, specifically he would like to make contact with a man by the name of Leon Smith who helped to save his life.
Keywords: 5th RCT Army Company G
Entry: 78981
Subject: 5TH RCT 50-51
Teresa Mitchell-Anderson wrote on May 22, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father R.B. Mitchell in Korea, either from the 5th RCT or the 1st -7th or 24th Marine Division that they were assigned with during the war.
Keywords:
Entry: 78887
Subject: CAPTAIN WILLIAM WATERHOUSE...'RED
Mary Streeter wrote on May 12, 2011
City and State: ANDOVER MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for any information regarding my father, Capt. William H.
Waterhouse...'Red' who participated in battle operations in Korea around
the late 40s to early 50s. I believe he was wounded in battle. He was a
very, big fellow.....former Military Police in Germany....born and raised in
Massachusetts. Any information will be very appreciated. Thanks, Mary
Keywords:
Entry: 78527
Subject: CHARLES
Kay Washko wrote on April 9, 2011
City and State:
Unit: 5TH INF REG - 1666 MED CO
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was a medic in the Punchbowl from 1951-52 with the 1666 Med Co, 5th Inf Reg. I'm interested in hearing from anyone who may have known him or served in that time and place. Like many Korean War veterans, Dad maintained a 'code of silence' about his time there, although he occasionally let slip a few details: being holed up under friendly fire, administering placebo instead of morphine due to risk of overdosing the wounded, walking single file always to avoid landmines. I have several pictures he took, including a view from one of the hills overlooking the Punchbowl.
Keywords: Punchbowl medic
Entry: 78063
Subject: JOHN D WATERHOUSE
Cheyenne Amas-Waterhouse wrote on March 3, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Grandfather John D Waterhouse was a part of the WWII
and Korean War ... I dont know much about him but if
anyone knew him and could tell me something that would be
great and if theres something you would like to know i
could help you out to as much as i can
Keywords: My Grandfather Was A Part Of WWII and Korean War
Entry: 77437
Subject: WALLY ROTH, LYLE ROSE, PVT STRATZ
Jim Roth wrote on January 11, 2011
City and State: THOUSAND OAKS CA
Unit: 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My dad, Walter Roth served in Korea from 1950-1953 and would like to hook up with some of his buddies from the 5th regimental combat unit. He lives in the upper penninsula of Michigan and is in great health. Please let me know of any contacts or friends that you might know. You Korean Vet's are heroes!
Jim Roth
Keywords: HQ driver, jeep, motor pool
Entry: 77379
Subject: PHILIP PLACE
Elizabeth Place wrote on January 7, 2011
City and State: WEST CHESTERFIELD NH
Unit: 5RCT HEADQUARTER COMPANY, 1 REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have been in that unit and might have
known my dad, Philip Place. Thanks.
Keywords:
Entry: 76993
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER MY FATHER, DAVID ECKERT?
Beth Ritchie wrote on November 29, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello all.
My father was David E. Eckert, of Pennsylvania. He was in F Co. 5th RCT. He was at the Puson Perimeter from July31, 1950 to August 8, 1950. He was wounded in battle and went to the Fukoka Station Hospital in Japan.
I am trying to put the pieces of his life together, but I am having no luck. During his life, he often spoke of his military life, but I never had much interest to listen. Now that he's gone, I realize that I should have paid attention, and I am full of regrets. If anyone has any information, it would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Keywords: 5th RCT Co. F
Puson Perimeter
Entry: 76714
Subject: ?REMEMBER PFC NORMAN YOUNG
P. Jane Babcock wrote on November 11, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: MANITOWOC WI
Unit: 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Hello Gentlemen,
I am a County Veterans Service Officer trying to assist PFC Norman F Young with his claim for a leg injury while in S. Korea. He and a group of others from 5 RCT had to jump off a 20 foot cliff like drop. When Norman land another fellow landed on him and his leg which broke. He thinks it was around April 1952. He was taken to a field hospital where they put a cast on the leg. He believes he was there about 2 weeks before they sent him back to the unit, still in the cast. The only full name he can remember at this time is Lemoine Owen Parker.
If you remember Norman or are in contact with Lemoine please feel free to call him at (715) 250-1516
Thank you for your service and God Bless you!!
P. Jane Babcock (SFC Ret)
Cty Veterans Service Officer
Keywords: Lemoine Parker,
Entry: 76389
Subject: BOBBY
Christopher Fleshman wrote on October 11, 2010
City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello, I am the great nephew of SGT Bobby Van Combs. I
am reaching out to anyone who knew my great uncle for
information on him. My email and telephone number are
posted and I would appreciate hearing from anyone with
any information, stories, etc pertaining to him and his
passing. Thank you for all who served and currently
serve. God bless and never forget!
Keywords: SGT BOBBY VAN COMBS
5TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM
I CO
REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM
ARMY
HOSTILE, DIED (KIA)
DATE OF LOSS: OCTOBER 2, 1952
SERVICE NUMBER: RA13320260
YEAR OF BIRTH: 1930
HOME OR PLACE OF ENLISTMENT
LETCHER COUNTY, KY
LOCATION OR BATTLE ZONE: PUNCHBOWL - DT 241428
Comments: Sergeant Combs was a member of Company I, 3rd
Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was
Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at DT 241-428
in North Korea on October 2, 1952. His remains were not
recovered.
KOREAN WAR PROJECT KEY NO: 5723
Entry: 76371
Subject: PASSING OF WILLIAM E. RUBLE
Mark Ruble wrote on October 8, 2010
City and State: BELPRE OH
Unit: 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: On October 7, 2010 my father William E. Ruble passed away. He did not suffer and his passing went quickly. Dad was always a hero in my eyes. He never spoke much about the war other than his favorite saying was. "Yes it was a war! A conflict is where two people argue. A war is when two people shoot at each other!" I know the men he served with had a special place in his heart. He loved each and every one of them. He was always about the family. Family comes first! he would say. We will miss him greatly!
Mark Ruble (son)
Keywords:
Entry: 76142
Subject: ODELL BUSLER, COMPANY A
Allen Jackson wrote on September 13, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: JONESBOROUGH TN
Unit: USAF (RET)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for any information on Odell Busler from Johnson City, TN to include photos. I'm researching all the men from Washington County TN that were killed, missing or died in service from WWI thru Vietnam. Odell also was in the US Navy during WWII. I meet with his only surviving brother and the family did not know what ever happened to him. His brother had a WWII photo and his Navy ID card and a beat up photo of him in his Army uniform. All other items and paperwork of Odell's were lost many years ago in a flood. It was really great to find Paul and talk with him, but it was hard not only due to the matter, but Paul had throat cancer a while back and lost his voice box. So, anyone with info on Odell, I along with Paul would appreciate it. Sincerely and In Your Service, Allen D. Jackson, USAF (Ret)
Keywords: Odell Busler, KIA, Chindong-ni, South Korea, 27 Aug 1950
Entry: 75256
Subject: FRIENDS OF JOHN B. CRABTREE, 5TH RCT
Valentina (Tina) Gregory wrote on June 27, 2010
City and State: CONCORD CA
Unit: 5TH RCT, RADIO OPERATOR
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for friends who served with my Dad in Korea. He is alive and well and he is my hero, so hoping to get him in contact with some of his buddies. He was a Radio Operator, 5th RCT, Punchbowl sector. He was deployed with X Corps and was attached successively to the 25th, 40th and 45th Infantry Divisions, I believe. Towards the end of the war, his unit was overrun during "Hold At All Costs" initiative at Outpost Harry and so many were lost. If you served with him, or have information you might share with me if you made his acquaintance, I would be most grateful. God Bless You all. You remain always in my prayers of gratitude for your devotion, courage and bravery.
Keywords: Horrible Hill, Outpost Harry, Punch Bowl, Radio Operator
Keywords: 5th RCT, Radio Operator,Punchbowl, Outpost Harry, Horrible Hill
Entry: 75246
Subject: PVT. JOSE GEORGE VIGIL
John L. Archuleta wrote on June 26, 2010
City and State: GILROY CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: PVT. JOSE GEORGE VIGIL was born on Jan. 6, 1932 in Penasco, New Mexico. He was the younger brother of my mother and therefore, my "Uncle". I first met him in 1949 while on vacation to my grandmother's home in Penasco, New Mexico.They had a small ranch with all the farm animals you would expect to find and which left me with many fond memories. I rode my first horse with the help of my Uncle George, being only 6 years old at the time, left a lasting memory.
I am very proud to of had a brave Uncle who paid the supreme price for what he believed in. I have, I do and I will always miss him.
Keywords: Company E, 2nd Battlion, 5th Regimental Combat Team.
Killed In Action while fighting on Sept. 24, 1950 near Waegwan, Korea
Entry: 75105
Subject: K CO 5TH RCT MARCH 1952
Gary McKnight wrote on June 16, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: looking for any members of Co K 5th RCT Korea 1952.
Also so looking for info on the following abbervations
CIBad 2 Bx Sv Stars....I know what CIBad means however, the 2 Bx Sv Stars is what has me thrown off..
This info was taken off of a DD214.
Any assistance with any of the above would be appreaciated..
Keywords: Co K 5th RCT Korea March 1952
Entry: 74904
Subject: ANYONE LOOKING FOR PAUL YESENSKY? AKA SONNY OR SKI
Kristen Beckwith wrote on May 31, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: If anyone is looking for Paul Yesensky, who served in 1951-53 in the 5th RCT, he is my grandpa and is alive and well. If you would like more info, email me and maybe he will contact you to talk and reflect on the war.
Keywords: 5th RCT, Sonny, Ski, Skee, Korea, POW, 2nd Lt
Entry: 74733
Subject: JAMES G. SAMPSELL
Terrie Sampsell Sobaski wrote on May 18, 2010
City and State: KALONA IA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I am looking for anyone who knew my Dad. His name was James Gordon Sampsell. I am sure he went by Jim or Jimmy. He was from Fort Madison Iowa. He passed away feb 12 1995. He was in Korea in 49 and 50. Also stationed in Hawaii and Maryland. That's all I know. Would love to talk to guys who knew him.
Entry: 74731
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON MCCLEAIN LEROY OF DURHAM N.C. HIS UNIT
Erik Simmons wrote on May 18, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: CORPUS CHRISTI TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Leroy McCleain US 53080387 PFC MIA. I am looking for any information on my Uncle and his unit. A "ABLE" Company, 1st Battalion 5th Regiment
Combat Team (RCT) At the time of his loss.
the 5th RCT was attached to the 25th Infantry Division. He was reported missing-in-Action (MIA) on 29th of August 1952.
He does not appear on any "Johnnie Johnson List" or the "Missing In Action, Captivity List.
My family would like to have a better understanding of the conditions that my uncle lived under as an African American Soldier during this period of the Korean War.
Keywords: A CO 5th CAV RGT
Entry: 74606
Subject: SGT PAUL THOMAS MCCRACKEN
Ryan Rebstock SR. wrote on May 6, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: LAFAYETTE LA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: SGT PAUL THOMAS MCCRACKEN
5th Regimental Combat Team
L CO
Regimental Combat Team
Army
Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA)
Date Of Loss: November 28, 1950
BRADLEY COUNTY, TN
Location of Loss: CHONGCHON RIVER - NAN MYON
Year of Birth: 1931
Comments: Sergeant McCracken was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy near Nan Myon, North Korea on November 28, 1950. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953.
Korean War Project Key No: 19304
ANY INFORMATION REGARDING MY UNCLE PLEASE CONTACT ME
THANK YOU
Keywords: 5TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM
Entry: 74346
Subject: CO.C 5TH.RCT 50/51
John Senkarik SR. wrote on April 14, 2010
City and State: CAROLINA SHORES NC
Unit: 5 TH. RCT. CO. C.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: after we took a 155 short round that scattered our squad on the hill there is very little or nothing i can remember after that, i do remember at one time sgt. tupa was my squad leader.
Keywords: korea
Entry: 74336
Subject: SEACHING FOR COMPANY M, 5TH RCT.
Norman Buxbaum wrote on April 13, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I Norman Buxbaum, from Company M 5th RCT, am tyring to locate members of the 5th RCT Company M. I would like to contact the Lieutenant from E Company that went to Loyola University and visited me in Korea. I would like to apologize for not getting back to you Lieutenant and spend more time with you but my duties prevented it. I pray you are in good health and doing well. If any of you are out there I would be pleased if you to contacted me. I currently reside in Northbrook, Illinois. Not too far from Chicago.
P.S. Sullivan or Al, How yas doing?
Sgt. Buxbaum
Keywords: 5 RCT, M Company, E Company, The Punchbowl, Outpost Harry
Entry: 73649
Subject: ROBERT L. GARRINGER,JR. 2ND BN, HQ CO.
Lynne Chase wrote on February 20, 2010
City and State: CHESAPEAKE VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Am looking for info about my Dad. He was in the 5th RCT, 2nd BN., HQ Co. He was discharged due to a combat related medical condition, and died in 1964 due to his heart issues. I was 11, my sister 5, and my brother 10 WEEKS. I know that he was in Korea during the summer and fall of 1950, and into the winter of 1951. My Mom said that Dad was never the same after the war and that he talked very little about what happened in Korea. I know that he had nightmares about the war. He was a cartographer(Map maker).
Any info would be MUCH APPRECIATED!
Thank You ALL for your service, Lynne Garringer Chase
Keywords:
Entry: 73625
Subject: WHERE IS GEORGE R NOYSE
Dwayne Sheffer wrote on February 18, 2010
City and State: SHREVEPORT LA
Unit: CO
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for a buddy who was in Korea fronm Aug 1950 to feb 1951.His nickname was RACKET.The last time I seen him was in 1954 in Flint Mi, Aeyone knowing the ehereabots of George plese call me
Keywords: RFCKET
Entry: 73472
Subject: MAURICE MITCHELL, 3/13/27-12/28/09
Rob Mitchell wrote on February 8, 2010
City and State: SACRAMENTO CA
Unit: 555 FIELD ARTILLERY 5TH RCT, KOREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My dad, Maurice M. Mitchell died peacefully at the age of 82. He served proudly in the Korean War from 1952-54(discharged army 1954---Fort Wachuka(sp.?) 1954)
Keywords: Punch Bowl, Iron Triangle, Chorwan Kumwha(sp.?)area, battery headquarters, batteries Tom, Dick, and Harry.
All I could get in info. that relates to his time there.
Entry: 73449
Subject: WHERE IS PFC PATRICK JOSEPH MCNULTY BURIED?
Henry Sundvik wrote on February 6, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: SECAUCUS NJ
Unit: 465TH SIGNAL AVIATION CONSTRUCTION CO APO 74
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: PFC PATRICK JOSEPH MCNULTY, RA12341841 WAS A MEMBER OF HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 187TH AIRBORNE INFANTRY REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM DURING THE EARLY PART OF THE KOREAN WAR. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT SINMAK, NORTH KOREA ON THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER1950. PAT WAS BORN 1 MAY 1932 AND WAS A RESIDENT OF BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY AT THE TIME OF HIS ENLISTMENT. MAYBE IN YOUR RECORDS YOU CAN ELABORATE ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION: HOW WAS HIS BODY SHIPPED TO THE UNITED STATES; WHERE WAS HE BURIED; AND ANY OTHER IN FORMATION YOU MAY AFFORD ME.
Keywords: PAT
Entry: 73356
Subject: SEEKING BUDDIES
Ernest Stackpole wrote on January 30, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: LITTLETON MA
Unit: 5TH RCT CO. A 1ST PLATOON 1ST SQUAD
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Anybody who remembers.
Keywords:
Entry: 73289
Subject: SEEKING INFORMATION
Steve Harding JR. wrote on January 25, 2010
City and State: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Clark Manley Davis aka Curly in our family. He was my late Grandfathers little brother. Although he gave his life for this country and our freedom before I was born. I wish I could have met and known him. If you served with my greatuncle I would like to hear about it. He was awarded the silver star posthumously for his actions on October 20,1951. I have heard many variations of what happened. But, after all these years I don,t know how accurate they are. If you were there when my uncle was killed in action and know the how, where, when circumstances ect. I would very much appreciate it. He is regarded as a hero in our family for his actions but, I believe anyone who served in combat is a hero.
Keywords: Curly, United States Army YONGON-NI, North Korea Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. Silver Star
Entry: 73282
Subject: VERNON BECKER
Rita McClain wrote on January 25, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad, Vernon Becker, was in Korea from Feb/March-December 1953 in the Punchbowl area. He was injured around June 13-15 and believes that someone pulled him to safety when he was knocked unconscious. He thinks the man who helped him might have been from Michigan. My dad recieved a phone call from the man who he thinks saved him, but due to a bad connection the line went dead and he was not able to get his name or address. As his daughter, I would very much like to talk to the man who saved him and share with him all of the wonderful things that have happened to my dad since then and send him a very big thank you from our entire family. If anyone has ideas of how to locate this man, we would certainly appreciate it. A special and sincere thank you to all veterns
Keywords: Feb/March-Dec. 1953 Punchbowl
Entry: 73210
Subject: SGT B.J. HEDGCOTH, SEEKING INFO CONCERNING HIS STATUS
James Fisher wrote on January 20, 2010
City and State: LAND O' LAKES FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone that can provide information regarding the circumstances that caused Sgt Bennie J. Hedgcoth to be declared MIA on 11/28/1950 and later deceased on 12/31/1953. On the day in question, Sgt Hedgcoth may have been assigned to a machine gun crew with K Company. I am seeking this information for Ms Wanda Hedgcoth, formally of Lubbock, TX, now residing in Tampa, FL. Ms Hedgcoth is my mother-in-law and Sgt Hedgcoth's younger sister.
Keywords: K Co. 5th RCT 11/28/1950
Entry: 73201
Subject: ABLE CO. 1950-51
Arthur Bowditch wrote on January 19, 2010
City and State: SPRINGFIELD OREGON
Unit: 5TH.R.C.T. ABLE CO,.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: would like to talk to anyone who knew me.
Keywords: left schofield hi. 8-50 arrived korea 8-50 was b.a.r.man knowed as red,Was in combat with able co.till 4 23-51 was captured- released on 8 21 1953.