Entry: 68584
Subject: ALL FORMER 73RD ARMOR
Curtis J. Banker wrote on January 7, 2009
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD TANK BN.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: To me, this was like a continuation of the pacific campaign in WW 2. I served in that theater in, WW2 with an Infantry Division. The enemy was very similar and the tactics also .Our tactics and equipment had changed some.
Keywords: Pusan to Hamhung,Aug.1950, June,1951, all phases of the Korean War,to that date. Member of Reconnaissance Platoon, tank section.
Last crew I served with was SGT. Burton,Phelps,Herko and Harbin.We had other crew members, on my tank prior to that, who were assigned to other sections or transferred.I shipped to the States in June, 1951.
Entry: 67831
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES OF EUGENE G. LESNEY (73D TB)
Karen Lesney wrote on November 11, 2008
City and State: SALINAS CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Father no longer with us...and recently, found his I Corps general order for his silver star from April 6, 1951 tank engagement with enemy near Koyang, Korea. It states he was riding as a 'bow gunner' for the tank. LOOKING for anyone who might have been part of his tank crew or who might have known him otherwise from this unit or I Corps HQ. His two daughters would love to know with whom he may have served. Thanks!
Keywords: 1951/ TEMP DUTY with 73D HT BAT from I CORPS / ENEMY FIRE near KOYANG, KOREA (APRIL 6TH)/ ORIGIN: MICHIGAN / TANK BUDDIES
Entry: 67606
Subject: 73RD TANKERS
Curtis J. Banker wrote on October 24, 2008
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BN.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that served in the 73rd at any time. I have a list of several members that have been in the unit at some time. The unit changed from 73rd Tank Bn. to 73rd Armor and is now the 73rd RSTA Cavalry with the 82nd ABN Div. and have made a very impressive mark in history while in Iraq.
Keywords: Reconnaissance Platoon/Rices Raiders.
Entry: 67385
Subject: KNOWN ASSOCIATES OF CYRIL RONEY
Harold Roney wrote on October 1, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Chosin Reservior B CO 73rd Pusan Belcher, Beavers
Entry: 67384
Subject: KNOWN ASSOCIATES OF CYRIL RONEY
Harold Roney wrote on October 1, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Chosin Reservior B CO 74th Pusan Belcher, Beavers
Entry: 66865
Subject: RIFLEMAN RECORD
Russell Ross wrote on August 13, 2008
City and State: PLAINFIELD VT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Marksman record
Keywords: 1951 39th infantry Company B
Entry: 66794
Subject: U.S. ARMY 73RD TANK BATALLION
Daniel Strushensky SR. wrote on August 4, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: MINERAL POINT PA
Unit: U.S. ARMY 3RD DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I'm looking for any information about the tank Batallion. Survivors or any info. about the Batallion itself.
Keywords: 73rd Tank Batallion
Entry: 66371
Subject: OLD BUDDYS
Hillary Ed Johnson wrote on July 6, 2008
City and State: GLENMORA LA
Unit: 73RD TANK B COM.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My dad served in korea in 1952-53 in the 73rd heavy tank battallion. People he spoke of were lieu. parrish-mauser-robinson a black man i think he called sam. Dad played a guitar he bought in japan while he was there. He still wonders if any of his buddys are still around.
Keywords: Whitehorse Old baldy cherwon valley
Entry: 65369
Subject: CAPT. CURTIS T. MIMNA 73RD TK. BN.,1948-51
Curtis J. Banker wrote on April 23, 2008
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: H-S CO.,73RD HVY. TANK BN.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Iam looking for all Officers that was in H and S Company, 73rd TK. BN.,between August 1950 and June ,1951. I would like any information on Captain Curtis Mimna
who was the Company Commander during that time.
Keywords: Attached to several divisions from August,1950 to /and past the cease fire.
Entry: 65177
Subject: 73RD REUNION TIME AGAIN!
Curtis J. Banker wrote on April 10, 2008
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD TANK BN.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: This is the 12th reunion and looks to be a very good turnout.
Entry: 63585
Subject: ROBERT C AUGELLO RECEIVES SOLDIERS MEDAL FOR HEROISM
Robert C. Augello wrote on December 27, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: NORTHRIDGE CA
Unit: 73RD TANK BATALLION C COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 52 years after the fact, Robert C Augello receives the Soldier's Medal for Heroism for action taken in Korea on January 16, 1952.
Keywords: 73rd Tank Batallion C Company
Entry: 63402
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO
Kenneth Nolan wrote on December 14, 2007
City and State: MINERAL WELLS WV
Unit: 73RD TANK BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who served with my dad, Milburn "Joe" Nolan in the 73rd Tank. Dad died on October 9, and we never knew much about his time serving in Korea.
Keywords: "Joe Baggs", Iron Triangle, White Horse Mtn., Kentucky
Entry: 63393
Subject: BN MAINTENCE HQ AND SERCO 52-54
Donald Mueller wrote on December 14, 2007
City and State: WOODSTOCK IL
Unit: BN MAINTENCE HQ - SERVICE COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from members from the Bn Main Unit that were in Korea 52-54.
Keywords: 52-54 Bn Maintence Hq and Service Co.
Entry: 62598
Subject: LT. DON L. HUSTON, BRONZE STAR, MEDIC, 73RD TANK BATT.
J.D. O'Connor wrote on October 14, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 73RD TANK BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Seeking information from former comrades or official sources relative to Bronze Star citation of Lt. Donald L. Huston, San Francisco, who served as combat medic for 73rd Tank Battalion (Heavy). Don in failing health and declining to talk about his service.
Keywords: 73rd tank battalion, bronze star award, medic Donald L. Huston, tank raid,
Entry: 62536
Subject: MILES PAUGH-WHERE ARE YOU?
Charles Pennington wrote on October 8, 2007
City and State: CUMBERLAND MD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: miles,where are you? I know that your are somewhere in west virginia. Need an updated e-mail/phone number etc.
charlie
Keywords: kwva #107
Entry: 61761
Subject: B CO 73RD TANK BN 1953-1955
Sal Baldanza wrote on July 26, 2007
City and State: BEACHWOOD NJ
Unit: 73RD TANK BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served with me during our time in Korea.
Keywords: "Bewitched", Nelson, Gallagher, "Tex"
Entry: 61719
Subject: 73RD TANKERS 12TH REUNION
Curtis J. Banker SR. wrote on July 24, 2007
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 73rd Tankers reunion for all members of 73rd to present time, being planned at St. Louis, MO. from
1st of May to 5th of May, 2008. For information ,contact Curtis Banker at (518)643-2302
or E-Mail dmbanker-curtis@northnet.org.
Regular mail at the above address.
Keywords:
Entry: 61442
Subject: LOOKING FOR GOOD FRIEND WHO I SERVED WITH IN THE 73RD TANK BATTALION
Hershel Hilliard wrote on June 28, 2007
City and State: BELVIDERE TN
Unit: 73RD HVY TANK DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: i am writing for my husband, hershel hilliard, who has had a stroke. he very much wants to find his friend he had serving in korea in 1952-53. they were in the 73rd hvy. tank division. his friend's name is donnie lott. please help me with any info. anyone may have. thanks.
Keywords: mini was my nickname.
Entry: 60529
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD COMRADES
Ed Johnson SR. wrote on April 1, 2007
City and State: GLENMORA LA
Unit: 73RD TANK B. COM. B 1952 53 TKB 1-4
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: johnson. old baldy cherwon valley whitehorse.old friends last names cox mosser robertson roetan tank commander luckett 1st lt.parrish capt.houston i was on tank b-14 other names were pachowski and a guy nicknamed whistledick.
Entry: 60257
Subject: B CO 73RD TANK BN
Amy Pasqualini (Koehler) wrote on March 7, 2007
City and State: LYNCHBURG OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Searching for anyone that served with B Co. 73rd Tank BN Nov 53 - Oct 55, with my father Thomas (Tom) Koehler from Mt Healthy, OH. My Dad is 75 years old, and I am attempting to assemble his medals, etc for a father's day gift. His memory is failing, and anyone who could oprovide info would be great. He was a tank commander during that time period,and had rank of SFC but that is all I know. Please contact me with any info. Thank you all in advance-
Keywords:
Entry: 60225
Subject: SERVICE VERIFICATION
Earl Dale Armstrong wrote on March 5, 2007
City and State: EXETER CA
Unit: 7TH DIVISION HQ - HQ 73RD TANK BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Arrived in Korean mid-June, 1954. Was assigned immediately to the 73rd Tank Battalion upon arrival in Korea. Landed at Inchon, trucked to the Hq/Hqs of the 73rd Tank Battalion. Served on the recon platoon for a short period of time. Am looking for verification of service at that time. Applying for VA benefits. My records were destroyed in the fire at the Military Records office in St. Louis.
Keywords:
Entry: 59948
Subject: RECON PLT.,73RD TK. BN. - 1950-51
Curtis J. Banker SR. wrote on February 7, 2007
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: HQ.- SER. CO.,73RD HVY. TANK BN.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: We lost some good soldiers in Korea.
Contact me for reunion information.
Keywords: Pusan Peremeter,Inchon Landing,North Korea, Rices Raiders, Chinese Spring Offensive.
Coldest winter on record at that time-1950-51.
Entry: 59396
Subject: SERVED 50-52 73RD HTB
Frank (Francis) Byrne wrote on December 23, 2006
City and State: ROBBINS NC
Unit: BAKER CO 73RD HTB
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone that served with my Dad, Frank Byrne in Korea from 50-52. He is now 78 yrs old and doesn't want to remember much. The thing that he talks about is loosing his Company Commander Cpt. Harold Beavers. Anyone that served with him please let me know
Keywords:
Entry: 58457
Subject: FEB 1952 TO DEC 1952
Richard (Dick) Sherman wrote on August 12, 2006
City and State: BRIDGEPORT CT
Unit: C COMPANY 73 TANK BATL.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: JUST WONDERING IF ANY OLD BUDDIES ARE STILL AROUND
Keywords:
Entry: 58179
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES WHO SERVED IN 52 TO 53
Ignacio Andrade SR. wrote on July 22, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: MUNDAY TX
Unit: CO.C.73RD.TK.BAT.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: i was in porkshop hill and white hores hill allso we landed in Inchon would like to hear from any boady that served at that time
Entry: 57989
Subject: M26 PERSHING MARKINGS
Milan Vins wrote on July 6, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Dear Sirs, I look for any info or reference photo about "tiger" markings used on M26s during Korean War.
I just have found Shermans, Chafees and Pattons but no any M26s. Please help if you can.
Thanks
Milan
http://www.smallscaleav.com
Keywords: Operation Ripper
Entry: 57327
Subject: 73D MED TK BATT, CPL CHARLES W. COSSABOON
William N. Simpkins SR. wrote on May 26, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: ARLINGTON TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Like to talk to anyone who served with Cpl Charles W. Cossaboon a member of the 73d Medium Tank Batt, 7th Inf Div. On Feb 7, 1953 he died of carbon monoxide poisoning accidently ocurred from sitiing over an engine of a tank retriever in North Korea.
Keywords: C Co, 73d Medium Tank Battalion
Entry: 57149
Subject: 2007, 73RD TANKERS REUNION # 11
Curtis J. Banker SR. wrote on May 14, 2006
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION RECON. PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: We are having our 11th reunion for all members of the 73rd ,1947 to present,at Louisville, KY. on the 14th to 18th of May,2007,God willing.For more information please contact me by phone or E-Mail or at the address
on this notice. If you know of any other members of this unit, please let them know also.
Keywords: Served in 73rd Tank Bn. in Korea Aug. 1950 - 51.Involved in Battalion Reconnaissance missions from Pusan to Hamhung and participated in the Inchon Landing. I learned every wagon trail from South to North. Hills names meant very little. Light tank driver (M-24/Chaffee Tank),fast little bugger.
Entry: 57050
Subject: LLOOKING FOR COMRADES
Robert (Bob) Daniell wrote on May 7, 2006
City and State: METTER. GA FG
Unit: COMPANY B., 73RD TANK BATALLION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Served from Dec. 1953 to April 1955. Was TDY from Feb.
1954 for 9 months with USAF at Chunchon AFB
Keywords: I was platoon leader and my tank was named "BEAUTIFUL
JO'.
Entry: 56070
Subject: NEED INFO ON HIRAM BAKER
Hiram Baker wrote on March 2, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: KRYPTON KY
Unit: C COMPANY 73RD TANK BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My name is Les Merrill. I need to hear from anyone who served with Hiram Baker in C company 73rd Tank Bn in Korea from August 1950 to 1951. I am helping him to get veteran benefits as he is in poor health and needs complete health care from VA.
Keywords: Baby Baker Inchon Pusan breakout Suwon airstrip
Bowling Alley Porkchop Hill
Entry: 54676
Subject: REACTIVATION OF THE 73RD
Curtis J. Banker SR. wrote on December 15, 2005
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION RECON. PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: The 73rd Tank Bn.,later the 73rd Armor Regt.,is now being reactivated at Ft. Bragg ,NC.as part of the 82nd
Airborne Div. as the Division's new Cavalry (RSTA)
Squadrons. RSTA stands for Reconnaissance,Surveillance,
and Target Acquisition. This is part of the Army's
transition to self sustaining Brigade Combat Teams
(BCTs).
They are in the process of standing up two Squadrons,
5-73 Cav.and 1-73 Cav.Two other Squadrons will be stood
up later,3-73 and 4-73 Cav..They have adopted the 73rd
crest and motto"Honor,Fidelity,Courage".The ceremony
and dinner will be on Jan.5th,starting at 05:30 PM.
Keywords: Korean War Aug.,1950 to June,1951
Entry: 53839
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
Frank J. Taylor SR. wrote on October 30, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHEROKEE NC
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION CO B
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Served with the 73rd Aug 1950-Nov.1951
Started from Ft Benning, GA, went to Japan for a stop then on to Korea. Landed at Pusan, went to Pohang back to Pusan then to Inchon, on LST's. From Inchon went to Seoul went to Suwan and took the airstrip. Went back to Inchon,then to Pusan on LST. In Nov '50 from Pusan went to Hungnam then went to Hamhung. Went North then back to Pusan on French Freighter. Then went to Taegu. From there some went to 7th HQ to pull recon for them and then back to Puson. Rode trucks to 7th div. HQ. Back to Taegu then to Pusan. On LST went to Inchon then to Imjin River. Came back to Inchon got on ship, went to Japan and then came home to USA.
Keywords: Tank Name: Beetle Bomb
Tank 41
Friends: Galloway,Lollifin(?),codley from boston,
tkazhe(?)-gunner on tank
Look for anyone that might remember me.
Currently retired, living in Cherokee, NC.
Entry: 53378
Subject: TRYING TO FIND ANY BUDY FROM CO.C 73RD. TK. BAT.
Ignacio Andrade SR. wrote on October 1, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: MUNDAY TX
Unit: CO.C.73RD.TK.BAT.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: would like to here from any one who serve in korea from 52 to 53 may god bless you all who serve
Keywords: old boldy pork chop hill white horse hill
Entry: 52351
Subject: 73RD TANK, JERRY A SUNDBERG
David Sundberg wrote on July 30, 2005
City and State: NEW YORK NY
Unit: ?
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any information about my father and his service in Korea.
Would be honored to correspond with anyone who knew served with
him. Thank you.
Keywords: 73rd Tank, Jerry A Sundberg
Entry: 50539
Subject: 73RD TANKERS ASSOCIATION
Curtis J. Banker SR. wrote on April 30, 2005
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION RECON. PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: The coldest winter I ever spent and hope I will never
see it again.
Keywords: In Korea from Aug. 8th,1950 to June, 1951 From Pusan
peremeter ,Inchon landing, North Korea, then from
Pusan back to north of Souel before rotating back to the States in June ,1951.Went as Sgt.Tank Driver and
returned as a Sgt. Tank driver.
Entry: 49759
Subject: BUDDIES OF CLAYDEAN LEWIS
Jill Buffie wrote on March 24, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BN.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi. My Dad, Claydean(Clay) Virgil Lewis, doesn't talk about the war too much but I would love to hear stories that he's too proud to tell. He mentioned being in a tank one time that hit a bump while he was reading a comic book and cut open his forehead. People always ask him about the scar. Anyway, he is African American, from Memphis and loooooves to smoke. If you remember him, please contact me by e-mail.
Keywords: "Clay" tank driver
Entry: 49662
Subject: HQ/C 73RD 7TH INFANTRY
Raul Caban wrote on March 20, 2005
City and State: BUENA PARK CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS "poncho" from 1950 to 1952 my father was in a tank with a cute barbie babie name on the side of it named
Entry: 49660
Subject: HQ/C 73RD 7TH INFANTRY
Raul Caban wrote on March 20, 2005
City and State: BUENA PARK CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS "poncho" from 1950 to 1952
Entry: 49401
Subject: MY PAPA
Tyler Stalmach wrote on March 6, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: he was a radio apporater in the war and no lives in a nice area and has a wike three kids and 5 grand children and he is my papa and i loe him
Entry: 49255
Subject: CRESTS WANTED
Jack (Giacomo) Accurso wrote on February 27, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I SERVED IN KOREA FROM 1954-1956, 73RD. TK. BATTALION, 7TH.DIV. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR YEARS TO FIND THE BATTALION CRESTS I MISPLACED YEARS AGO. WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP OR DIRECTION. I WAS COMMUICATION IN CO "C" AT THAT TIME, THANKS
Keywords: greonimo
Entry: 48335
Subject: MORRIS BOSTIC
Morris Bostic wrote on January 23, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: served in the 73rd in korea 1949 - 1951
Keywords:
Entry: 48291
Subject: 7TH INFANTRY DIV. 73RD TANK BAT. RECON 51-53
Leslie (Jack) Frost wrote on January 21, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: FRESNO CA
Unit: 7TH INFANTRY DIV. 73RD TANK BAT RECON
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad does not want to remember much about Korea, but I thought it might be good for him to have some buddies contact him...IF any remember dad. He is a member of the Local VFW in Clovis, CA. and is still getting around very well at the age of 71. You can e-mail at the address provided if you know who my dad is, and want to contact him. He was also in Japan, Alaska, and finished in Kentucky before getting discharged in 1959, and then meeting my mother.
Thanks for any help.
Son of VFW,
Randy Frost
Keywords: Recon in the 73rd Tank Bat in Korea during 51-53.
Near PorkChop Hill at one time. Dad's name is Leslie R. Frost also known as "Jack" Frost
Entry: 47620
Subject: RECON PLT, MERRY XMAS TO ALL
Curtis J. Banker wrote on December 20, 2004
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION RECON. PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: On behalf of our organization , I wish everyone who has served our country a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year, including Ted and Hal.
Keywords: In Korea fron Aug.,1950 to June,1951.
President of 73rd Tankers Association,1996 to present.
Entry: 47042
Subject: KOREA VET 2ND DIV. TRANSFER TO 73RD TANK BN.
Donald Ariola wrote on November 23, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: CENTRAL SQUARE NY
Unit: HQ,S CO. 73RD TANK BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: dont remember much,got cyst on end of spine
from bumpy road,s, took lot,s a.p.cs.for pain
rotated back to states in 54.
spent 1st 6 mo,s w/ 2nd div. around chor-won
valley
Keywords: It,s been a long time,drove deace and 1\2 back and
forth w/ supplies to bn.
Entry: 46361
Subject: ALL FORMER AND PRESENT 73RD TANKERS
Curtis J. Banker SR. wrote on October 18, 2004
City and State: SCHUYLER FALLS NY
Unit: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION RECON. PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to see all members of this organization , who served at any time, War or Cold War,attend our reunions and see some of your old comrads again. That is my purpose in starting this organization. We presently have members from 1947 to now ( some are still serving).Please contact me at the above address.
Curtis Banker
Keywords: In Korea from August 7th , 1950 to middle of June
1951.
Entry: 45813
Subject: JAMES ESLICK
Desiree Eslick wrote on September 14, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SWEDESBORO NJ
Unit: 73RD TANK BATALLION, RECON. PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying tp find information for my husband about his deceased father James B. Eslick. All I know is he served in the Korean War in the 73rd Tank Batallion in the Reconnaisance Platoon. This information was found on a letter of commendation signed by Lyle E. Barnes. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 44413
Subject: GLADE WILLIAMS
Fred Williams wrote on July 12, 2004
City and State: DENVER CO
Unit: BATTALION SUPPLY 73RD TANK BATTALION 1952-53
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Wondering any of you guys remember my Dad Glade Walter Williams. He was in Korea in 1952 and 1953. I know he was driving a truck as I have copy of a comendation for delivering supplies to the front lines under fire. Commendations are signed by Lt. Col. John H. Gibson, and 1st Lt. Williams G. Hill. Dad went by the nickname of Spade at times. He passed away in 1973 before I got much of a chance to hear the stories of his 21 year military career. My sister, and I have some great photos of him with buddies in Korea
Thanks Fred
Keywords: 73rd Tank Batallion, supply, Sergeant
Entry: 44412
Subject: GLADE WILLIAMS
Fred Williams wrote on July 12, 2004
City and State: DENVER CO
Unit: BATTALION SUPPLY 73RD TANK BATTALION 1952-53
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Wondering any of you guys remember my Dad. He was in Korea in 1952 and 1953. I know he was driving a truck as I have copy of a comendation for delivering supplies to the front lines under fire. Commendations are signed by Lt. Col. John H. Gibson, and 1st Lt. Williams G. Hill. Dad went by the nickname of Spade at times. He passed away in 1973 before I got much of a chance to hear the stories of his 21 year military career. My sister, and I have some great photos of him with buddies in Korea
Thanks Fred
Keywords: 73rd Tank Batallion, supply, Sergeant
Entry: 44401
Subject: HQ AND HQ CO 73RD TK BN (TANK PLT)
Fritz Webb wrote on July 11, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: NOLANVILLE TX
Unit: HQ - HQ CO 73RD HVY TK BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for any one who remembers me while I was assigned to Col. Hannah Tank from Jul 1950 to Jun 1951
Keywords:
Entry: 43526
Subject: OLD SOLIDERS
James F. Hayes SR. wrote on June 4, 2004
City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN
Unit: HQ CO 73TH TANK BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: would like to hear from anyone that was in this unit the same time I was God Bless you and the men women in the service today.
Keywords: I took care of the generators 1956-1957