8209th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital

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Linda Keil wrote on June 2, 2024

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City and State: SWANTON OH

Unit: N\A

Service or Relationship: n\a

Comments: I am looking for any information on Robert Olson, who was an xray technician in the 8209 MASH Unit during the Korean War. My son needs to do a report on the Korean War, and I can't find any info from my father's service. If anyone served with him or has any pictures of him, I would be forever grateful. I was told that all records had been destroyed. I would love to also know of the places he was stationed. Thank you so much for any help.
Linda Olson Keil

Keywords: MASH
Robert Olson
Xray tech

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Sherri Niles wrote on October 23, 2019

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City and State: WAVERLY IA

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Comments: Looking for any information on Army Corp Nurses assigned to the 1st MASH (8209) 9/17/1950-11/15/1950. Thanks for any help!
Sherri

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Jonathan Eisenberg wrote on December 23, 2018

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City and State: MN

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Comments: Updated link to my father's photos (Kodachrome slides which have been digitized) from the 8209th MASH and the 629th ASH:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joneisenberg/albums/72157617113417871

Please look through and be sure to look at the captions for names, locations, etc. You may or may not be able to word search the collection depending on if you are a Flickr member or not, or how they are indexed to someone who did not post them.

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Richard Earthrowl SR wrote on November 18, 2014

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Comments: Does anyone have pictures of Mash Unit 8209 in Korea between 1950-1952? My dad was a doctor there during that time.

Keywords: Mash Unit 8209 Korea

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Wyatt Hammond wrote on August 27, 2012

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City and State: DALLASTOWN PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have bee trying to find any information on my
grandfather corporal Jack Bortner of Glenn Rock PA I
know he served in a MASH and the 8209 is the only one
related to his division in korea

Keywords: corporal Jack S. Bortner,8209 MASH korea, 7th
infantry division 32 Infantry Regiment

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Jonathan Eisenberg wrote on September 10, 2011

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City and State: MINNETONKA

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Comments: Korean war photos of my father are now here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joneisenberg/sets/72157617113417871/

8209th aerial view:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joneisenberg/3466807783/

Carolina Cotton at the 8209th:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joneisenberg/3466807329/

Keywords: 8209th MASH 

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P. Jane Babcock wrote on October 8, 2010

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City and State: MANITOWOC WI

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: The link listed for Jonathan Eisenberg's photos of the 8209th MASh did not work for me but I did find the photos mentioned using the following: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joneisenberg/show/with/3466808123/

Does anyone form May 1952 - June 1953 remeber a patient named PFC / CPL Donald F Schneider? I am trying to assist him with a mortar wound and malaria claim. The VA can not locate his service treatment records.

SFC (Ret) P J Babcock
janebabcock@co.manitowoc.wi.us

Keywords: 8209th Mash,

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Michele Schultz wrote on August 17, 2010

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City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I have multiple pictures of the MASH 8209 surgical unit during 1952. My father was a general surgeon in this unit and has made references to multiple persons such as Bob and Ray, which I am happy to share. I would be very interested in gathering any information you may have regarding my father.

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Erma Rice wrote on May 16, 2007

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City and State: HARLEYSVILLE PA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

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Keywords: Korea

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David Schneider wrote on May 6, 2007

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City and State: SAI KUNG NT

Unit: DO NOT KNOW HIS UNIT BUT IN YOUNG DONG PO HOSPIT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information from anyone about my father who served in the Korean War as a Doctor and was involved in the creation of young dong po hospital korea I belive. He also did some triage I think near the front line, Treated Lepers and worked with orphans. He passed away 10 years ago. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have stories or info about him.

Thank you.

Keywords: young dong po hospital korea, Medical Core, Captain Schneider

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Brian Conway wrote on May 1, 2006

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Unit: 8209TH MASH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father.

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Jonathan Eisenberg wrote on January 14, 2006

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City and State: MINNETONKA MN

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Comments: Please visit this web page for an aerial photo of the 8209th MASH from December 1952, taken by my father, Capt. Louis Eisenberg, M.D.
http://home.mn.rr.com/jleisenberg/Photos/Jon/Korea%20Pictures%20Description.html

Keywords: 8209th MASH

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Jonathan Eisenberg wrote on January 14, 2006

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City and State: MINNETONKA MN

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Comments: Cardinal Spellman 12-26-52 - 3 slides; Billy Graham 12-52 1 slide; Carolina Cotton - 1 slide; Carolina Cotton and Carleton Carpenter - 1 slide; Lt Darrell Natarus MSC; Charlott Schauf ARC; Lt. Enoch Cone; Lt. Robbie(Robin) Cooper-3; Lt. Anna Quattruccio; Capt. Hilda Marks-3-Michigan; Lt. Dick Jankoska-4-surgeon-Detroit Michigan; Lt. Robert Smith-2; Lt. Joel Williamson; Pvt. Larry Deluce; Lt. Walt Lawrence-2-Surgeon-Chicago; Danish Hospital ship Jutlandia; Capt. Marion Blevens-2; Capt. Al Bronwell; Capt. Skiba; Capt. Helen Cundiff-2; Lt. Alice Hendren-flight Nurse K-52 Feb 1953; Gen. Armstrong Surgeon General USA with Col. Hayes CO 8209 MASH; Capt. Owen Hughes-Neurosurgeon(N. Carolina) "Our gigolo"-2; Lt. John Flood-Neurosurgeon-Mohawk Indian Haircut; Capt. Dan Lester-Urologist-Los Angeles 46 ASH Feb 1953; Lt. Col. Arthur Carbonel CO 121st Evac Hosp- 46th ASH March 1953; Lt. Sandra Wojcik 46th ASH March 1953; Lt. Max Brand (Anesthetist-Kentucky) 46th ASH (Max Brand is a writer of western novels??-I think its a pseudonym); Lt. Nona Calcamuggio and Sampson (dog) 46th ASH; Capt. Margaret Whitehead (anesthetist); Lt. Roger Baumgarner-anesthetist-Missouri (one slide marked-please give to Lou-taken by Roger Baumgarner); R.S. Brumbaugh-Glendora, CA; Lt. Joel Williamson-surgeon-Louisiana; Lt. Gerald Murphy-internist-San Francisco; Capt. Jack Zastera-radiologist-Nebraska; Lt. Ray Watson-surgeon-Michigan; Capt. Al Farley-Neurosurgeon-Michigan; Lt. Walter Dirden-Surgeon-Georgia; Lee chun Hong-age 19-MASH 8209 Dec. 52; Lee and his sister Mary; Lees sister Kim Yahn-re (called Mary) age 31  2 children

Keywords: 46th ASH; 8209th MASH; 121st Evac Hospital

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Jonathan Eisenberg wrote on December 21, 2005

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City and State: MINNETONKA MN

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Comments: If you have any relationship to any of these individuals who worked in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, particulary in medical roles including 8029 or 8209th MASH or 45th or 46th or 146th ASH or 121st Evac Hospital, or who visited troops, please contact me as I have PHOTOGRAPHS!! Contact jeisenberg ++at++ mn[dot]rr[dot]com. List of KNOWN subjects of photographs: Lt. Walt Lawrence Lt. Dick Jan(?) (also Lt. Dick Jankoska - probably same) Col. Hayes, CO Lt. Walter Migdal Capt. Helen Cundiff Lt. Alice Henderson, flight nurse Lt. Darrell Natarus MSC (sp?) Charlotte Schuaf ARC (sp?) Lt. Enoch Cone Lt. Marion Blevens - 46th ASH Capt. Al Bronwell - 46th ASH Capt. Skiba - 46th ASH Lt. Smith - 46th ASH Unnamed medical corps aidman at K-16 Capt. Hilda Marks Lt. Nelson Lt. Lui 45th Div MD Phil, no last name Distinguished visitors: Carolina Cotton Carlton Carpenter Debby Reynolds June Bruner General Armstrong, Surgeon General (?) Other pictures: Chopper "Ruff-f-f" - General Ruffner's private chopper (may be the same as Major General Clark L. ("Nick") Ruffner) "The General, anxious to see the attack by the Dutch first hand, took off in his helicopter and headed for the area. Just prior to 1500, the copter's motor failed and the frail craft plunged earthward, crashing in a rocky crag. By some miracle both General Ruffner and his pilot escaped unhurt except for bruises although the craft was completely demolished. The General's first question was of the progress of the attack. Assured that it had jumped-off at 1515, he returned to his forward command post to continue directing the magnificent stand of his Division." http://www.2id.org/may-massacre.htm BOQ 46th ASH (Bachelor Officers Quarters) Officers' Mess - 46th ASH Shower tent - 46th ASH Steak roast - 46th ASH K-16 C-124 C-47 P-86 Sabre Kimpo Airfield Bunker Bunker of Tank Unit Dedication of New Tanks Tank Flat Tire - Chunchon Road Train in Seoul Greek Evac plane Herman Nelson heater - apparently a home-made heating device L-20 Beaver Spirit of St. Louis Aerial View - 8209th MASH Bailey Bridge, Wonju Passenger Terminal, Seoul Seoul City Air Base (sign - 315th Air Div (CC), 6127 A.T. Grp. Det. 14) K-52 sign, 629 Medical Clearing Co., 3rd Platoon ("Don't Shoot Boys, We Only Get 2 Pt's") 121st Evac Hospital, Yong-Dong-Po-Jan Sukiyaki Room, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Pitching horseshoes, Ring tennis

Keywords: 46th ASH, 8209th MASH, 121st Evac, Kimpo, Wonju, 315th Air Div, 6127 AT Grp, K-52, 629th Medical Clearing Co.

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Jonathan Eisenberg wrote on December 21, 2005

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City and State: MINNETONKA MN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: If you have any relationship to any of these individuals who worked in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, particulary in medical roles including 8029 or 8209th MASH or 45th or 46th or 146th ASH or 121st Evac Hospital, or who visited troops, please contact me as I have PHOTOGRAPHS!! Contact jeisenberg ++at++ mn[dot]rr[dot]com. List of KNOWN subjects of photographs: Lt. Walt Lawrence Lt. Dick Jan(?) (also Lt. Dick Jankoska - probably same) Col. Hayes, CO Lt. Walter Migdal Capt. Helen Cundiff Lt. Alice Henderson, flight nurse Lt. Darrell Natarus MSC (sp?) Charlotte Schuaf ARC (sp?) Lt. Enoch Cone Lt. Marion Blevens - 46th ASH Capt. Al Bronwell - 46th ASH Capt. Skiba - 46th ASH Lt. Smith - 46th ASH Unnamed medical corps aidman at K-16 Capt. Hilda Marks Lt. Nelson Lt. Lui 45th Div MD Phil, no last name Distinguished visitors: Carolina Cotton Carlton Carpenter Debby Reynolds June Bruner General Armstrong, Surgeon General (?) Other pictures: Chopper "Ruff-f-f" - General Ruffner's private chopper (may be the same as Major General Clark L. ("Nick") Ruffner) "The General, anxious to see the attack by the Dutch first hand, took off in his helicopter and headed for the area. Just prior to 1500, the copter's motor failed and the frail craft plunged earthward, crashing in a rocky crag. By some miracle both General Ruffner and his pilot escaped unhurt except for bruises although the craft was completely demolished. The General's first question was of the progress of the attack. Assured that it had jumped-off at 1515, he returned to his forward command post to continue directing the magnificent stand of his Division." http://www.2id.org/may-massacre.htm BOQ 46th ASH (Bachelor Officers Quarters) Officers' Mess - 46th ASH Shower tent - 46th ASH Steak roast - 46th ASH K-16 C-124 C-47 P-86 Sabre Kimpo Airfield Bunker Bunker of Tank Unit Dedication of New Tanks Tank Flat Tire - Chunchon Road Train in Seoul Greek Evac plane Herman Nelson heater - apparently a home-made heating device L-20 Beaver Spirit of St. Louis Aerial View - 8209th MASH Bailey Bridge, Wonju Passenger Terminal, Seoul Seoul City Air Base (sign - 315th Air Div (CC), 6127 A.T. Grp. Det. 14) K-52 sign, 629 Medical Clearing Co., 3rd Platoon ("Don't Shoot Boys, We Only Get 2 Pt's") 121st Evac Hospital, Yong-Dong-Po-Jan Sukiyaki Room, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Pitching horseshoes, Ring tennis

Keywords: 46th ASH, 8209th MASH, 121st Evac, Kimpo, Wonju, 315th Air Div, 6127 AT Grp, K-52, 629th Medical Clearing Co.

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Robert L. Emanuele wrote on May 23, 2005

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City and State: DOWNERS GROVE IL

Unit: 8209MASH

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: We were located in the Mung Dun Ne Valley 1950-51. Interested in
having contact with old members of the 8209th.

Keywords: personal friends: Ray Crissey, Eric Larsen, Merton Waite, Charles Mite,
Joseph Amato, John Howard. All of these men were medical officers.

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Victor Santos SR. wrote on June 19, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for an old buddy. Joe Spoto outa Jersey.We were at Camp Sakai Army Hosp. Old pinnocle buddies.

Keywords: I was at the 45th MASH from June 52 till Dec. 53.We were at Munson then moved over the Pam mun jung area for the prisoner switches.Do you remember? Dates may be a liitle off.

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Jimmy (James) Millerton wrote on April 16, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hi Frank I knew your Father while I was at the 8209. I thought he was a great guy but then I found out about his drinnking problem. HE spent most of his time as a belligerent drunk who cussed out the doctors and made passes at the nurses. He had issues. I just want you to know the true nature of your fathers reputaion. PLease do not carry on his legacy. Stupidity is hereditary. Just say no.

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E. F. wrote on December 8, 2003

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Comments: Any info you may have about the Korean War.

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Kelley McCue wrote on December 1, 2003

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Comments: My name is Kelley and I am a senior in high school in New Hampshire. I have to write a 20 page report on whatever topic I choose for my english class (it's a requirement for graduating) and my topic is the medical advances made from the Korean War and the doctors and nurses who performed them. I need an interview from someone who was actually working in a MASH unit during the war to complete this project. if anyone is interested please send me an e-mail. The interview can take place online, it would just be answering a few questions, and i could send them to you before hand. So anyone interested, please e-mail me, thanks!

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Evan D. wrote on December 1, 2003

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Comments: I am doing a progect on Mash hospitals in korea, any information you could give me would help.

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Kenneth Young wrote on March 15, 2003

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City and State: GROVE OK

Unit: USS VIRGO AKA 20

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I enjoyed the time aboard the Virgo and I am looking for John Robert Hamilton, J.C. Woodcock. Would love to hear from anyone who served during this time with me. I would also like to see my medical records.

If there is a reunion planned would be interested in hearing about it.

If interested I have pictures that I would share.

Keywords: Hello to all the men who served with me from 1951 to 1955 aboard the USS Virgo. Looking for John Robert Hamilton.

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George Siegrist wrote on February 6, 2003

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City and State: WOODBINE NJ

Unit: 8209 MASH AND MED CO 279TH 45TH H CO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was with 8209 from May 1952 to April 1953.
Transfer to Med co 279th 45th attached to H co
from may 1953 until july 27 1953 the sent home

Keywords: Christmas Hill, Recon Ridge

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Richard Earthrowl wrote on December 25, 2002

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Comments: Does anyone remember serving with my father Frank Earthrowl, when he was in Mash unit 8209? He served between 1950-1951.

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Carl Wallauch wrote on April 29, 2002

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City and State: PALM SPRINGS CA

Unit: 35TH INF. 25TH DIV.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Prossesed thru this MASH hospital unit on April 9
'52 for wounds recieved in area of Sanjon.

Keywords: Wally, Unit,35th Inf., Lt. Stanick platoon leader.

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Dexter T. Ball wrote on July 3, 2000

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City and State: ISLAND PARK ID

Unit: 1ST MASH-1950-51

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 50th Reunion 10/2000, Jackson, WY for MD's and DDS's
Dexter T. Ball, Maj. MC

Keywords: INCHON landing 9/50. No Korea 11-12/50. Evac HUNGNAM 12/23/50. Attached to 7th Inf Div.

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