724th Transportation Battalion Railway Operations

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Carl Enger wrote on April 23, 2025

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City and State: DENVER CO

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Comments: We are in the process of researching an individual of interest to our museum that served in the 724th Battalion from 1950-1952. Unsure of the company.

The gentleman's name is Lawrence "Ed" Endres. After his two year tour, Mr Endres worked for the Union Pacific Railroad hiring out of Cheyenne, WY.

It was in 1953, due to an incorrectly switch, that the locomotive he was firing hit a side track at 60 mph and rolled onto its left side.

The reason he is of interest to our museum is because the locomotive he was on, UP 4005, one of Union Pacific's Big Boys, is preserved and on display at the Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver, CO.

If anyone remembers Mr Endres, please let me know. Information and/or pictures are greatly appreciated.

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John Webb wrote on May 28, 2023

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Comments: My Dad, Robert Webb, was a member of the 724 TROB (I believe it was Company C but not sure) as a engineer that specialized on braking systems for the trains. I'd love to see an insignia for the 724 TROB if one exists. Can anybody point me towards a place where I can find one? Many thanks. John Webb

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Larry Serafin wrote on July 25, 2021

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Comments: Looking for information on what the 712 tb ro duties were during 1954... Korea... Information for grandkids.

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David Nickerson wrote on February 8, 2021

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City and State: SARASOTA FL

Unit: 724TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION RAILWAY OPERATIONS

Service or Relationship: U.S. Army

Comments: I have forgotten the names of those I knew, 53-55, in the hut "up on the hill, overlooking the MSR." But I still remember the faces of the bunch from New York, that visited me in Valley Forge Army Hospital in 55.

May the Blessed Mother keep them close forever.

Keywords: Motor Pool - Company B

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Gerald K. (Jerry) Wetle wrote on March 8, 2020

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City and State: GRANBURY TX

Unit: CO C 724TH TRANSPORTATION BN RAILWAY OPERATING

Service or Relationship: U S Army

Comments: Anyone still out there that served in "C" Company from Jan 54 to May 55? we were located on a hill North Pusan near the Rail Shops. I traveled between Seoul and Pusan nightly on the passenger train. Also rode the LCL car for several months so I knew several of the guys in the Seoul 712th RTO. Would like to hear from someone.

Keywords: 724th - "C" Company

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James Anderson wrote on January 21, 2020

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

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Comments: I'm assisting a friend, a Korean War Veteran of the 724th, that does not access the
Internet. He's looking for any buddies from his unit during the Korean War.
His name: Norman (Jake) Jacobson.
Please respond to my Email address with any particulars, including contact
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Martin Fee wrote on February 22, 2019

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City and State: VERO BEACH FL

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Comments: My dad William Fee who passed away in 2004 was a veteran of this unit. To the best of my knowledge he never missed a reunion, I remember going with him as a kid.
If anyone is still alive, just let me say he loved and respected all of you, right up till the end of his days.
God bless you and your families.
Martin Fee
Vero Beach, Fl

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Joseph Kozel wrote on January 6, 2017

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City and State: SHANGHAI

Unit: 724TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for the location of where the 724th Transportation Battalion was located during the Korean War. My grandfather, Joseph G. Habina passed two years ago and I would like to visit the town in which he served. I am currently teaching in Shanghai and leaving soon, so I feel like this is a once in a lifetime opp. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Keywords: location, Habina, transportation unit

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Alvin Bonar wrote on July 11, 2016

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Unit: 724TH TRANSPORTATIOBN BATTALION RAILWAY OPERATIONS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Retired from Santa Monica Police Department and currently living in LA. email: albonar32@gmail.com

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Francis Carpenter wrote on February 21, 2016

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City and State: RESCUE CA

Unit: ORIGINALLY ? LATER 724 TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for any one who served at Kyong Ju RTO on the east coast during the Pusan Perimiter. Beasley, Holden and Angle to mention 3. Most of the time there were 4 enlisted men.
We did have several officers for short periods of time. Lt. Baker and Major Jordan are all I remember. I arrived in Korea on the 3rd. of August 1950 and stayed at Kyong Ju for 10 months.

Keywords: Beasley, Holden and Angle

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Sandy Phillips III wrote on April 28, 2015

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City and State: GARY IN

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Comments: I am updating a post i made a while ago to find anyone who my have served with my dad in the 724th transportation battalion from December 1951 to March 1953. On his passing 5 years ago he left some blanks im wanting to fill in. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Robert (Bob) Marcotte wrote on March 6, 2015

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City and State: PARAGOULD AR

Unit: CO A US ARMY TC

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I need to contact anyone who may remember when a fellow soldier had the misfortune of having a military dentist break a drill bit in my mouth causing a long deep cut to the roof of my mouth. My medical records can not be found because of a fire at St. Louis so They tell me I need an eye witness to testify in my behalf before the VA can help with the expenses I'm incurring now. They would remember how the medicine they originally gave me caused me great discomfort and almost killed me until they fought the infection with Sulfa drugs.. All this was omitted from my discharge DD214. Any help would be appreciated. All this happened about the end of 1952.

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James Anderson wrote on January 25, 2015

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: VIETNAM

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Maybe someone remembers this repatriation of North Korean POWS by rail, Jan. 20, 1954.
I have a photo I would like to share.

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James Anderson wrote on January 1, 2015

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION, VIETNAM

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I'm seeking anyone that remembers my friend Norman (Jake) Jacobsen who served with the 724TH TRANSPORTATION RAILWAYS OPERATIONS during the Korean War.
He currently lives in Santa Clara, California and would like to connect with his old buddies.

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Alfred Roberts wrote on October 29, 2014

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City and State: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV

Unit: HQ CO. 724 TBRO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was in Korea 1953, with HqCo 724 TBRO. I was part of a 12 man detachment located about 40 miles from our Company area in Pusan at a place called Sanmangjin. Sgt Moody was our NCO

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Bob Swift wrote on June 18, 2014

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City and State: LINCOLN NE

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm Bob S., my Dad served in Korea in 51 to 53. He was in the Train Service r and according to my older cousin...he was on one of the trains that crossed the 38th parrallel transporting. arms, ammo, supplies, soldiers both fresh & fallen. His name wad Lyle D. Swift, prvt 1st clss.I have no clue what division, or battalion he was in. I'm trying to gather whatever info I can collect. I understand, if you choose not to reply. Nonetheless, I thank you for doing what you did. If I could shake your hand, & thankyou personally, It would be my honor. Thankyou once again. Sincerlly Bob Swift.

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Daniel Delcourt wrote on May 22, 2014

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City and State: AUBURN ME

Unit: 724TH TRANSPORTATION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any one who served with my Dad Gerald Delcourt he served from 1950-53 in Pusan. He passed away recently would like to connect to someone that knew him back then.

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Buckley (Buck) Carpenter SR. wrote on August 17, 2013

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City and State: MONROE CT

Unit: 724 TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Bernie Drurey, a buddy in Korea, has passed on ,he will be
missed. I wish him and his family well. Buck

Keywords: I say goodbye to Bernie ,

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Franklin Brocious wrote on April 13, 2013

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City and State: PA

Unit: 724TH TBRO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for contact with anyone from 724th from 1950 to 1951.
I servered with Captain Kingston. Thank you and God Bless all
Vets.

Keywords: 724th from 1950 to 1951. Captain Kingston

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John Webb wrote on December 14, 2011

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City and State: KINGSTON MA

Unit: 724TH TROB

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: My Dad, Robert P. Webb PFC, recently passed and I
would love to hear from anybody from the 724th in
Puson, Korea that might have known him.

Keywords: Webb 724 Transportation Engineering Railway
Operations Puson Korea

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Mel Goias wrote on December 3, 2011

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City and State: SANLEANDRO CA

Unit: 724TH TBRO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: SERVED PUSAN MAIN JAN53 FEB54

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Raymond L. (Brew) Brewer wrote on November 27, 2011

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City and State: LONEDELL MO

Unit: 724TROB C.CO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was in TAEJON from OCT. 1951 TO NOV,1953. Went to
TAEGU Then pusson to come home in FEB, 1953.I just
found this WEB site SAY HI TO ALL WHO SERVED IN THE
724 ESPECIALY C.CO. I SAW KATZ NAME AND ANDY ANDERSON
MIKE FALLOVA FLOYD NYGAARD.In this list.Will keep
looking and hope to find more. MERRY XMAS TO ALL WHO
SERVED WHERE EVER THEY MAY BE.

Keywords: TAEJON TAEGU PUSON NICKNAME BREW.

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Frank Arnieri wrote on August 4, 2011

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Keywords: I was with the 724 TROB- HQ and HQ...8th ARMY.
Anyone who served with me , please e-mail me. I'd like to here from you. Some of the guys I served with;
Morty Meisels, Charley Gates, Richard Crawley, Steve Peckno, Lt. John J.Powers, Pete Sproviero, Joe Drofich. 

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Sayme Carrano wrote on May 5, 2011

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Unit: 724 TROB

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was James Carrano aka "Red", He spoke so
fondly of his buddies and I am looking for more
information about his life then. I just found out he
spent some time in 724 TROB. Thank you to all of you and
God Bless.
Sayme Carrano

Keywords: 724 TROB, James Carrano, RED 

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Donald Quinn wrote on December 19, 2010

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City and State: CHICSGO IL

Unit: 724 TH RAILROAD OPERATING BATLION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: hey 18 months in that paridise with all the rice pattys i can still smell them. Good thing there wasnt any in the engines all we had was a pilot that stunk of kimchie

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Donald Quinn wrote on December 19, 2010

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City and State: CHICSGO IL

Unit: 724 TH RAILROAD OPERATING BATLION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: hey 18 months in that paridise with all the rice pattys i can still smell them. Good thing there wasnt any in the engines all we had was a pilot that stunk of kimchie

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James Kelly wrote on April 7, 2010

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City and State: BOSSIER CITY LA

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Comments: Looking for anyone that served feb 53 - oct 53 with 724th trob. I was an engineer in pusan.

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Bill Coulter wrote on June 28, 2009

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Unit: 724 TROB B COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Bill Coulter was in Korea between Dec. 1951 to Feb. 1953. He would like to hear from any of his buddies, especially Raymond Bergen originally from Avard, Okla. Contact his daughter by e-mail through this site.

Keywords: Pusan, Raymond R. Bergen, 724 TROB, A company, B company

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Chris Howard wrote on January 26, 2009

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City and State: LUBBOCK TX

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Comments: My grandfather was PFC Delmo Ralph Howard, and he served in HQ Co with the 724th in 51 and 52. Unfortunately, he died in 1966 long before I was born. I have no memory and very little information about him. Im trying to get in contact with anyone that might have known him or served with him. At the very least if someone would please contact me with information where I could find a Unit patch for the 724th Id be very grateful.

Thanks for your time and service.
C.M. Howard

Keywords: Delmo Ralph Howard, HQ Co.

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Ed Thompson wrote on November 14, 2007

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City and State: SAVOY IL

Unit: 724TH TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: Was in Co. C with 724th. 1953 and 1954

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Roger McCormick wrote on June 3, 2006

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Comments: Hello, I am a volunteer at the Air Force Space and Missile Museum here at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Within a few weeks we will be adding a locomotive to our outdoor "rocket garden" at the museum. The locomotive is a EMD SW-8 Switcher number 2021, it has been used here at the Cape since 1965 to move around components of the Titan rocket. At one time locomotives numbers 2000, 2007, and 2021 were all here at the Cape, we understand that all three of these were also with the 724'th in Korea. We are looking for anyone who can tell us more about 2021---so that we may share its complete history with the visitors to the museum. I look forward to hearing from anyone who might be able to help, thank you.

Keywords: SW-8 2021

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Deborah Bailey wrote on April 27, 2006

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City and State: SOUTH GLENS FALLS NY

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Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have known my dad Joesph Felso he doesn't speak of the war much and I would like to know what his unit did and what life was like for him. Unfortunatly I have very little information available to give. However, I do have a letter dated 1-27-53 that was sent to my grandmother after a fire destroyed half the compound letting her know everyone was ok.

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Buckley (Buck) Carpenter SR. wrote on January 9, 2006

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City and State: MONROE CT

Unit: 724TH T R O B

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Cliff, As i said in my note ,thanks for the Norfolk Southern 2006 railroad calander.It reminds me of the 1600HP engines we had in Korea.
We thought we had it bad ,but here we are near the end of the line ,thanks cliff
Buck

Keywords: To a 724TH buddie,Clifford Alexander of Penn

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Buckley (Buck) Carpenter SR. wrote on December 12, 2005

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City and State: MONROE CT

Unit: 724 T.R.O.B.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I wanted to wish all the guys who served in the 724TH
in Korea ,a very happy Xmas and a great New Years,and to all there families.Good luck to all.
Buck Carpenter 1950-1952
CO B 724Th

Keywords: Buddies in the 724TH

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Kenneth Robinson wrote on June 19, 2005

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

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Comments: I was an engineer in the 724th Railway Battalion, running between Pusan and Taejon, and some yard work, from Apr 1954 to Feb 1955. I remember that the Commander was Capt. Stankovich at that time, but have trouble remembering hardly anyone else. I trained at Ft Eustis from Apr 1953 to Mar 1954 with the 714th Railway Battalion. Sorry to say that I have very few pictures.

Keywords: 724th Railway Battalion, Apr 1854 - Feb 1955

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Diane Dunn Lentz wrote on May 31, 2005

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City and State: NEWPORT NEWS VA

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Comments: My father was Bill Dunn. He passed away a few years ago but in an old photo album, I have found photos of his time in Korea. I am still waiting to recieve his records but know he was in Korea from Jul 1953 to December 1954. There is a photo of the sign for the 724th so I am assuming that is where he was based from. He was originally from the Pittsburgh, PA area. A few photos have names but most say things like "the old gang." I would enjoy hearing from any veterans that served during this time frame about your experiences. Is there a site where we can post photos?

Keywords: 724th Transporation Battalion 3rd TRC, Bill Dunn, Holms, Wortham

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Jack W. Bell SR. wrote on May 15, 2005

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City and State: CLENDENIN WV

Unit: 724TH TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for Army buddy. Ronald (maybe Donald) Wilgus from Chicago, IL or any other buddies from the 724th TROB

Keywords: Nickname: Roundhouse Bell
Year: 1951 - 1952
Location: Tague (sp?) Korea

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John T. White wrote on May 2, 2005

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Unit: COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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John T. White wrote on May 2, 2005

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City and State: RIDGELEY WV

Unit: COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Up-dating my last post. My MOS was 3135 Diesel Locomotive Electrician. I was originally from Altoona, Pa. I had 44yrs. service with the P.R.R., Penn Central, and finally retired in 1992 from Conrail as an Electronics Technical Supervisor.

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A.J. Rosser wrote on November 11, 2004

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City and State: FLINT MI

Unit: 724 PUSAN KOREA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO SEE A REUNION OF THE 724 IF WE COULD GET ENOUGH TOGETHER .

Keywords: WORKED ON THE GRAND TRUNK RR IN DURAND MICHIGAN BEFORE MY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS CALLED ON ME TO GO SEE KOREA .

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A.J. Rosser wrote on November 11, 2004

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City and State: FLINT MI

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Gerald Katz wrote on October 31, 2004

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Unit: 724TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking for members of 724 stationed in
taejon

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Ray Oskin JR. wrote on September 2, 2004

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City and State: BIG ROCK TN

Unit: 724 TROB

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father, Raymond Earl Oskin(deceased), served with the 724 TROB in korea from 1951 to 1953. I have number of pictures of people/places but no names other than those in "keywords". His Basic was at Ft. Eustis in '51 and shipped to S. Korea out of Sasebo, Japan, in May '51 aboard the Marine Sargeant. I would appreciate contact with anyone with unit history, personal recollections, or any info they think would be of interest. I would be happy to E-mail the pictures I have to any interested parties. PS: My Korea tours '74-'92

Keywords: The 4 Aces, Football champs 1952, pete, don

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Victor Jamison wrote on June 16, 2004

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City and State: WINSTON-SALEM NC

Unit: HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 724TH TB(RO)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was in Korea 3/53 to 9/54. Looking for anyone who was in HQ company of the 724th during that time.

Keywords: Leo Ciccolo, Bill Masek, Norm Inman, Red Fradenburg, David fields, Mike Brady, Bob Macahan,

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Victor Jamison wrote on June 16, 2004

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City and State: WINSTON-SALEM

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Victor Jamison JR. wrote on June 16, 2004

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Ray Randolph wrote on June 8, 2004

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City and State: LAKEWOOD CO

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Comments: I'm seeking anyone who might have known John Holland. I don't know that he was a member of the 724th, but he served in Korea and was an engineer on a train there. John is my uncle, and never spoke of his time in Korea, but he passed away last week (05/30/04) and only as a result of his passing did we learn some of his military history. We would love to know more. Please email me at rayr@rayrandolph.com if you can help!

Keywords: John Holland Engineer

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Amber Zavatski wrote on June 6, 2004

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City and State: BELSANO PA

Unit: 724 TROB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: My father was an engineer with the 724th during Korea. He was trained to operate the new diesel engine at FT. Eustis, Virginia. His CO was Col. Scoffield. He would like to get in touch with some of the guys from his unit. He doesn't have a computer, but would like to pass along his adress and phone number.

CPL Cliff Alexander
Box 13
Belsano, PA
814-749-9073

Keywords: 724 TROB, Engineer, Korea

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Buckley (Buck) Carpenter SR. wrote on April 26, 2004

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City and State: MONROE CT

Unit: 724TH ,CO B [ T R O B]

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Just wanted to say HI to all the guys in the 724th
who landed at Inchon,went to yongdong po and Soul
lived in the bombed out text tile mill across from the Soul Airport,overlooking the Hon River.
Remember driving 6wheel trucks up to Wejonbu to retrive freight car load of beer.Does anyone know
where Al Gomes from Needem Mass,married Nancy.is?
God be with us all ,and all our buddies that have gone. How about Rudy Ryan,are you out there?
Take care guys ,i am proud to have served with you all. Bye Bye Buck Carpenter

Keywords: Buck, Al Gomes Sgt Hammon

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Ronald (Ron) Klecker wrote on April 2, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear if there is evera reunion. Time is running out for us old Vets. I uas in the B Co in Pusan

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