712th Transportation Battalion Railway Operations

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J. Stewart Warden wrote on July 18, 2024

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City and State: HATBORO

Unit: 712 TROB.

Service or Relationship: July 1951-1952

Comments: Dad worked for the Reading. He has been gone a while but I have many pictures and papers to go through.
If anyone happens to know of him or served with him I am interested in any and all information. He was a double veteran so was 31 in 1951.
The man who convinced him and others from the Reading to join the Railroad Reserves was obviously misinformed. He said it would be easy money and they wouldn’t get never be called up. Except when you have to go first of course. He earned lifelong condemnation from my mother.
Connie Warden.

Keywords: Warden

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Sandy Phillips wrote on June 22, 2016

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City and State: GARY IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad served in the 712th in korea from late 1951 until the spring of 1953. A lot of his record is still sketchy, would like to find anyone who may have served with him. His name was Sandy Phillips and he served under a 1st Lieutenant Murl Burkhart. Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Can supply hisphoto upon request. Thank you

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Bill Hellenberg SR. wrote on June 15, 2016

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City and State: ST PAUL MN

Unit: CO C 712 TBRO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: changyangni Korea

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Harold Denny wrote on September 27, 2015

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City and State: OCALA FL

Unit: 712TH TBRO HDQTRS COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I served at the rail transportation office in Yong Dong Po. As asst. scheduler and records keeper. worked alongside guys from the 593rd TBRO who were on assignment to the 712th. I was there from Nov. 1953 to Jan. 1955. the compound where we were billotted was about a mile west of the RTO on the main road from Seoul to Inchon. I recall walking to the RTO and back each day through the Main Street of Yong Dong Po. I recall seeing skinned dogs hanging in the markets . I visited Seoul and Inchon and a couple R and R s in Japan. I am so lucky that I wasn!t sent to Korea earlier and have so much pride in the guys that served over there. God bless all of you that went there before me. I am 82 yrs old now and have been married to the same great gal that I married in October 1953 , a week before shipping out to Korea. By the way, I was sick as a dog for 16 days on that little boat ride from Frisco to sasebo, Japan. Good luck to you all. Cpl. Harold Denny

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Sandy Phillips III wrote on December 30, 2014

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City and State: GARY IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad Sandy Phillips served in the 712th trob in Korea from 1952-1953. He'd told a few stories but left so much out. I've got his picture if anybody remembers him or would like to see it please email me and I'll be more than happy to correspond.

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Pam Reynolds wrote on November 11, 2014

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad, David Earl Adams Latrobe PA, was a member of 712th Railroad Battalion Company C. He was in Korea 1950-1951, maybe before that also. He passed in 1996 and I remember the stories he told, but not all the details. I believe he was a clerk. I have pictures I would love to share, please email me.
Thanks

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Jim Boggs wrote on July 23, 2014

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City and State: CROFTON MD

Unit: 712 TROB

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad was with the 712th prior to august '51 he was a cook his name is Richard Boggs goes by now and then as Dick any information on where he was stationed and what company or any other information. He now has dementia so he doesn't remember much. Thank You

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Fred Eberhardt wrote on May 28, 2014

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City and State: IL

Unit: UNIT 712 TRANSPORTATION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My family would like to share my experiences.
I would love to visit the Washington Mall Korean War Memorial.
Freedom is Not Free

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Bill Hellenberg wrote on August 24, 2013

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City and State: ST PAUL MN

Unit: CO C 712TH TBRO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Like to hear from anyone stationed in Changyangni or Youngdongpo

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Robin Cathcart wrote on June 27, 2012

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City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA

Unit: HHC, 50TH ARMORED DIVISION, NJARNG

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My late cousin, Robert John Mager, served as an
Enlisted Soldier in the Battalion during the Korean
War.

If anyone remembers serving with him during the
period April 1951 to Aprikl 1953, please contact me.

Thank you all for your service to our country!

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Otto Volkert wrote on January 11, 2012

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City and State: AUSTIN MN

Unit: CO.B 712TH TBRO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Served May 19 53 to Sept 51. Diesel Electrician etc

Keywords: Co B at Chang Yang Ni Korea Rail round house north of
Seoul.
Battalion Hdqd.@ Young dong po

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Otto Volkert wrote on December 11, 2011

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City and State: AUSTIN MN

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I would like any people that served with my Father in
Korea to contact him. He is doing well. My Mom and
Dad celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary today.
He married the one who waited for him while he served.
I am sure that he would be very happy if any unit
members out there contacted him. His email is
ovolkert@charter.net

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Dismas Meehan wrote on August 24, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Eileen Matonak wrote on August 17, 2011

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City and State: WATKINSVILLE GA

Unit: CO.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: His friend and bunk buddy was Al Singer and they called them the Jersey boys. They were from N.J. -basic at Fort Dix N.J. then went to Ft. Eustic, Va. for school and then shipped to Korea.
I did not meet my husband until 1954 and he never talked about the service. I am trying to find out all I can about him in the army.

Keywords: in charge of Railway at nijongbu station 1951-52
have pictures that I would like to share of my husbands album (rip 2007)
Also have a picture of a Capt. Williams at the christmas party dancing in Dec. 1951 if anyone knows of him, I will gladly send it. 

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Jolene Fisher wrote on September 23, 2010

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City and State: WINONA MO

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My friend Harold Dee Vanwinkle was a dozer operator on what he calls "yum-dum-poe". it was a rail yard and prison island. he was there in 52-53. he has photos of a guy he calls "osborne" he would like to have some news of a William F. Staffy from New Madrid Missouri, and A.D Striblin a colored soilder from Alabama or Georgia he has photos of Mr.Striblin as well. Names may not be spelled correctly as many things arent in his records. Mr. VanWinkle was in the 10th infantry.. He sailed over on the General M.M. Patric in May of 1953 and came home on the W.m. Black. My friend has the sharpest mind and memory of any person I.ve ever known. He never forgets a date or location or name.He is a living history book, please share any thing you can with us. thank you

Keywords: Yoeng-dung-po, yongdong-po, railyard, prison

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Brittani Knechtel-Buzzelli wrote on August 27, 2010

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City and State: ELLWOOD CITY PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Was in the 712th transportation battallion and
was a cpl. And served from 1953-1955. If there
is is anyone out there who remembers him or
has photos of him please contact us. Thank u.

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Audrey Petrella wrote on July 12, 2010

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City and State: BASKING RIDGE NJ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for any army friends of my late brother, Richard Anthony Hartley. He was in Korea in 1954 - 1955 in the 712th Batallion.

He was stationed in Yoeng-Dung-Po and I believe he was in the MP for awhile, got Yellow-Jaundice from the water and was sent to Japan for a couple of months to a hospital to get better. He then was sent back to Korea for the rest of his time. I believe he was in a Supplies Unit for the rest of his time in Korea.

He passed away on Jan. 3, 2010. He was a good son, a good father, and a good brother to his two younger sisters. I am his youngest sister. I was 11 years old went he was shipped to Korea. If anyone has info I would like to share it with his daughter.

We are getting permission from the VA to have his remains buried with a service sometime this September in the Veteran's cemetary in NJ.

Any information would be much appreciated. I loved him very much.

Keywords: 712th Batallion serving in Korea in 1954 - 1955

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Ian Decker wrote on May 3, 2010

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City and State: BUTTE MT

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: He served in "C" company of the 712th Transportation Bn Railway Operations. He passed in 2006 and I never really got to know him as well as I wish I had. If you know anything about him, maybe an old nickname or a story about him I would love to hear it.

Keywords: I am trying to find out more on my grandfather Robert or Bob Decker.

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William Osterberger wrote on April 4, 2010

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City and State: HAMILTON OH

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for any information of places or people that my father William Osterberger Served with during the Korean Conflict.

Thanks,

Bill Osterberger (son)

Keywords: 712 Transportation Railway Operating Battalion

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Richard Berthel wrote on February 13, 2010

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City and State: SPRING HILL FL

Unit: 712TH TRANSPORTATION BAT. RAILWAY OPER

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I arrived in Korea in the spring of 1954 and was assigned to the 712th transportation Battalion of the 7th Division.This was a railroad battalion and I was stationed at Chunchon Korea as a Right of way Maintenance supervisor.

In September of that year our outfit received a call from headquaters that a VIP train was to come through our station the following day and that we were to give it a green ball. All traffic on our main line was to be put on a siding to let this train to pass by.

I was curious as to what was so important about this train. I found out the following day as this train,draped in black bunting slowly made its way through our yard.
As it passed it sounded its mournful horn as to symbolize a final salute to its precious cargo

I stood in silent respect as I counted sixty refrigerated cars making its way slowly to Busan and the final resting place of our brave service personell and our allies that made the surpreme sacrafice so that we can be free.

I made a promise there and then that I will never let the memory of their sacrafice be in vain. This war was called the forgotten war but I will never forget what I saw on that late summer day in Korea

Richard Berthel

Keywords: Operation Glory

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Erick Martin wrote on February 7, 2010

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Im looking for anyone who may have information on my father Sgt. Harold R. Martin and his time in korea. His records were destroyed in a warehouse fire in St. Louis many years ago and he passed on in 1991. Im doing some family research and any info on dates and locations would be great. Any photos or insignia would be even better. The only thing for sure that I know is that his arrival into Korea was delayed for some reason and he was sent out with a group that he didnt originally train with. Thank you for any information.

Keywords: Sgt. Harold R. "Strawberry" Martin, CO C 712th Trans Bn (RO), 1952-1954, Korea

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George Lloyd wrote on January 31, 2010

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City and State: BROOMALL PA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I was wondering if any of you from the 712 can tell me about the "Shoe fly bridge"? In my fathers memories i have some images of that bridge's dedication and a shot of the first train across bearing the front plate from the 712.

Any information would be appreciated and i will gladly share the images that i have if you want them

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Dale J. Pracht wrote on October 6, 2009

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City and State: SHREVEPORT LA

Unit: 1ST AMPHIBIAN TRACTOR BTN USMC

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: WOULD LIKE HELP IN IDING THE TUNNEL. I WAS A GUARD IN A BOX CAR GOING NORTH TO IMJIN RIVER AREA.
SOME ONE BLEW TUNNEL SHUT AS WE APPROACHED.ENGINE HIT THE COLAPSED TUNNEL. ENGINEERS GOT SICK FROM SMOKE,COULD NOT BACK OUT. GOT HELP NEXT DAY.

DALE

Keywords: TRAIN WRECK/TUNNEL BOMBING FALL 1951 NORTH OF TAGEAU

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A.B. Simpkins wrote on June 14, 2009

Deceased

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City and State: CARLIN NV

Unit: 712 TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: A young orphan boy named Tommy was my house boy. I recently heard
that he was adopted by Captain Smith from Macon, Georgia, who replaced
me. I would like to find them.

Keywords: Buck, Changyangni, 1951-52, C Company

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Richard Berthel wrote on January 24, 2009

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City and State: SPRING HILL FL

Unit: 712TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Arrived Korea Via Inchon May 1954
Assigned to the 712th TBRO stationed in Chonan Korea
My job was Right of way Maintance
Participated in Operation Glory September 1954 with the exchange of our war dead. AS the tandem diesel came through our station I counted 60 Refrigerator cars filled with allied dead on the way south to Pusan
It was a sight that I will nevr forget
Transfered to the 724thTBRO for a short time and then to the 7th quatermasters before coming home September 1955.

Keywords: Operation Glory September 1954

A Day in September 1954 that I will never forget

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Juan Ramon Maldonado-Mateo wrote on September 2, 2007

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City and State: POLK CITY FL

Unit: 712TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATIONS: ADJ TE

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was station in Jondopo between 52'-53'.

Keywords: Maldonado, Juan. I was in Punch bowl and later on transfered to Train Transportation... Looking for old buddies, or pictures anyone may have that can be forwarded to me.
Thank You,
Juan Maldonado
I am at your services. I speak Spanish and English

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Delmar Blanton wrote on July 9, 2007

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City and State: PALM BAY FL

Unit: 712TH TRANSPORTATION RAILWAY OPERATING BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION I COULD GET ASAP ON THE BOMBINGS IN SOUEL AT THE RAILWAY OFFICE IN SOUEL KOREA DURING THE YEAR 1953.

Keywords: ANY INFORMATION ON BEDCHECK CHARLIE BOMBINGS IN SOUEL AND NAMES OF ANY NAMES OF PERSONS THERE DURING 1953.

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Don Ross wrote on January 29, 2007

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City and State: IRVING TX

Unit: 712TH TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: There was a request regarding a wreck at Osan. You can find the info on my web site and the story about the wreck. http://donsdepot.donrossgroup.net/dr159.htm

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Richard Koth wrote on August 18, 2006

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City and State: PORT COLBORNE ON

Unit: 712TH TBRO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: korean interpreter LEE always there. Our job: inspect war-damaged
tunnels and RR lines and bring back estimates for repair. Had some
firefights with chink non-surrenders on the job in the chorwan.

Keywords: song dong detachment

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Anne Hart wrote on June 13, 2006

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City and State: PENSACOLA FL

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for anyone who can confirm or has any information about an accident that occurred in Osan between a Korean Train (steam engine) and a fish truck that involved the casualties of school children. Accident occurred in September or October of 1953.

Keywords: 712th Railway Operations Bn 1953 Train Accident 1953

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Kenneth Plumlee wrote on December 29, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My wife's nephew, Jack W Roberts was killed in a railway accident while assigned to the 712th TROB in 1951. Does anyone have information on this. Thanks

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Richard Berthel wrote on October 28, 2005

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City and State: SPRING HILL FL

Unit: 712TH - 724 TBRO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: 712th and 724th TBRO Chonan Korea May 1954 -Sept. 1955
Frank Pulgiano Brooklyn New York

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Quentin Wichline wrote on August 30, 2005

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City and State: POINT PLEASANT WV

Unit: 712TH RAILWAY OPERATIONBN/24TH D CO. INF.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Searching for old army buddies and would like to know about any reunions.
Quentin (Wimpy) Wickline

Keywords: Anyone from the unit

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Diane McCabe wrote on July 17, 2005

Deceased

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City and State: LANSDALE PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: My Dad is looking for guys that were in the 712 TROB from 1951-52. Their names are Lou Lauderback from Colorado or Texas(not sure) , Jack Smith from Tyler Texas, Charles Smith of Lima, Ohio, Pat Hatch from Greelly Colorado. We would appreciate it if anyone may have information to get in touch with these fellows. It's been along time.

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Don Ross wrote on June 1, 2005

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City and State: IRVING TX

Unit: HQ AND CO B, 712TH TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I have a web site on railroad stuff and have quite a bit of information on the Korean rail service. donross.railspot.com

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Les Combs wrote on May 30, 2005

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City and State: CONWAY AR

Unit: 593RD TTRD (RAIL)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I served in the 593rd on detached service to the 712th in '51 and '52 at the Yongdong-po railyard. I would appreciate contact with any personnel from that period.
Thanks, Les Combs

Keywords: Yongdong-po RTO, June 1951 - February 1952.
Officers: Lt. Col. Jordan, 1st Lt. Stillman.
EM: Dean Rathje, Rogers, Lindquist, etc.

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Theresa Wagner wrote on March 31, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am interested in any information concerning this operation. If you served in this operation, I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you so much. Theresa

Keywords: 712th Railroad Operation Bn (Korea 1951 - 1953)

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Debbie Shepper wrote on July 9, 2003

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City and State: REDONDO BEACH CA

Unit: USAR

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: IF SOMEONE CAN TELL ME WHAT THE ABOVE MEANS?

Keywords: USAR CO B 712TH T9 (RAIL) KOREA

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Edward A. Pavlovsky wrote on March 29, 2001

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City and State: JENSEN BEACH FL

Unit: 724TH. TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for old buddy; I hope that I am using this link correctly and that you are around.

Keywords: Lt. Daniel Schmidt
712th. TROB
Seoul, Korea
Dec. 27, 1953 to Oct. 1954

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Euell F. Arnold JR. wrote on October 22, 2000

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City and State: THE WOODLANDS TX

Unit: CO C 712TH RAILWAY BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: CO C 712TH RAILWAY BN

Keywords: US Army Co C 712th Transpn Railway Bn
Korea 3/51-10/52

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