8225 Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (2nd MASH)

Army BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Barbara Spencer Regan wrote on June 7, 2023

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City and State: PENSACOLA FL

Unit: 8225

Service or Relationship: ARMY

Comments: My Mom, Barbara Ann Spencer, 1st LT with the 43rd Unit 8225 SMAH. She always says Korea was the coldest place on earth and she like to froze to death. She did not like the show MASH and refused to watch it. Which is interesting since my Mom always had/has a sense of humor. However, my Mom has always been a nurse at heart so war and the casualties of war were no laughing matter. She says within the first few days of her arrival an orphanage had been bombed and that she had to deliver a baby from a mother that had died from the burns. Also, there was a horrific out break of hemorrhagic fever were they had to take BPs every 15 minutes. She was up for days at a time with no break just trying to keep soldiers alive. With a mortality rate as high as 20 percent. She also said they took care of as many Koreans as they did Americans. Having the heart of a nurse it did not matter your nationality only that you needed help. She is 92yo not many folks still around from that era but if you are would love to hear from you... So I may share with my Mom.

Keywords: MASH, SMAH, ARMY NURSES CORP, 43RD, 8225, HEMORRHAGIC FEVER, KOREAN CONFLICT

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Robert Newell JR. wrote on January 22, 2023

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City and State: NEW BERN NC

Unit: NRMC-PHILA

Service or Relationship: Navy 1966-1976

Comments: See my post of October 5, 2008, now with above email. My dad was Lt Col Robert Newell, Sr., CO of the 2nd MASH, approximately 1950 to 1952. I am seeking information and may have information to give.

Keywords: 2nd MASH (8225? or 8055?), CO Lt Col Robert Newell, ~1950-1952

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Ellen Abbott wrote on May 4, 2021

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City and State: VT

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Comments: Hello
I found a picture of the 8225 MASH. My father, 1ST Basil Abbott, was the pilot. Other listed were PCT Jake Soretghen, PVT George Ragood, PFC Robert Browning, PFC George Lockkridge, PFC Umberto Rienzo, CPL Robert Massole, PFC Flloyd Henry, PFC Louis Zadina, CPT Robert Emanugle, CPT Raymond Chrisey, CPT Donald Hauss, LT Madeline= Quinn, CPT Sylvia Pavlovich, PFC Leonard Murphree. the phot was taken by CPL Charles E. Abrahamson, 4th SIG BN X CORPS photo lab.

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Stephanie Bear wrote on November 16, 2020

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City and State: NORTH AUGUSTA SC

Unit: SCARNG

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with or known my grandfather Captain Samuel James Estes (went by James though). He served with the 8225 MASH between 1951-1952 and was an ER doctor originally from Arkansas and later on, Oregon. I am his granddaughter, also serving in the military and am interested in learning more about my grandfather and his military service -he died when I was very young and unfortunately I never got to know him. I would like to learn more of what he experienced and the unit he served with so I can better preserve and memorialize the few things my mother was given from his military service. Thank you!

Keywords: 8225, Samuel James Estes

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Frederick Harvey JR wrote on May 29, 2017

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City and State: WELLS ME

Unit: 8225 MASH

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I wonder how many are still alive who served in this very proud unit and saved so many lives?

Keywords: Fred,52/53

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James Jordan wrote on March 29, 2015

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Unit: 2ND MASH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My mother was a MASH nurse in Korea. I'm sorry I don't know the time span. Her name was Capt. Cleta L. Anderson. She was with the 2nd MASH. Did anyone know her? Please reply to my email mvpanacea@gmail.com. Many thanks and Godspeed to each and everyone of you.
Jim

Keywords: 2nd MASH Korea
Capt. Anderson, US Army Nurse Corps

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Frederick (Fred) Harvey JR, wrote on February 23, 2015

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City and State: WELLS MA

Unit: 8225 MASH

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was with the 8225 th MASH when we moved north from Kwanda ri.in order to be
closer to the line so that the wounded could get the care they needed before they
went into shock..I worked Most of the people I served with are no longer alive but
will answer any quires i worked in the OR.as a circulator and scrub on amputations
and wound debridments until I had enough points to rotate too Japans 343rd
General..The unit received the meritorious. unit award just before I left we were
in direct support of the 45th Div. and 40th Div. and 5RCT.,as well as the Turkish
bragade.

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Anita Bruce wrote on November 25, 2014

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City and State: ID

Unit: MASH 8225

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother-in-law, DEAN BRUCE, served as an O.R. tech with MASH 8225. He was from a very small farming town in Western NE, where he still lives with his wife. He is very funny, quick witted, and I can only imagine some of the pranks he might have pulled on his buddies while in MASH 8225. Of course he is proud of the serious work that was done by his unit, and the lives that were saved. I would like to surprise him with any information I might obtain from this site, regarding someone who might remember him. So if you remember DEAN BRUCE please let me know. Thank you, and thanks to all who served in this unit. ~ Anita Bruce

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Leon Graham wrote on August 17, 2013

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City and State: WALLLACE NC

Unit: MASH 8225

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I served as Administrative Officer ( MSC) with MASH 8225 from 1951
and 1952. Located at InJe and later moved North in September 1952.
I served as Motor, Utilities, Registrar and Finance Officer while
with this unit. I was in charge of the move north setting it up in
a Rice Paddy and beside of Yang Gang River.Neal Ryan was Captain
and Tent Mate of mine. Anesthesiologist was Andy Anderson, and
Surgeons, Robert Lund, Rocco Giodonna, Mel Horwitz, Medical Doctor
Sam Poole, Bobby Brown, Supply Sgt Bill Young. Anyone serving at
this time please contact me. I own Graham Drug Com in Wallace, N.C.
28466. My e mail, sawdust9@embarqmail.com. Tel 910-285-2166

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Siobain McBride-Mulcahy wrote on February 15, 2010

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City and State: CENTRAL ISLIP NY

Unit: MASH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: If anyone has any history they would like to share with me I would be honored and greatful! My Dad's name was O'Connor P McBride, he was a nurse/medic while in Korea.He came home with malaria that was never documented. He worked at a hospital and was able to self medicate to treat it. At age 74 he had to go into a Veteran's Nursing home because my mother could no longer provide the 24 hour care he required. Due to no documentation on file of the malaria he came home with from active duty, my parents were literally wiped out financially for his care. The Stae of New York took my Dad's $2000 a month pension plus wanted additional money from my mother's very limited pension.My Dad's was no longer at home therefore his retirement income went all for his care. He was an only son/child that was drafted then as n elderly vet was screwed by the State and Federal administration financially in the end of his life.My Dad went into the nursing home weighing 109Lbs, he died weighing 67Lbs. He starved himself to death. In 1983, I promised him I would not allow feeding tubes or any other resesitative measures.I kept my promise but I live with my guilt of that promise every morning when I wake up and it is the last thing I think of before I try to sleep at night. My Dad was my HERO!!!
GOD Bless America!!
Do you like your FREEDOM? Thank a soldier/veteran!!!
Respectfully,
Siobain

Keywords: My Dad was in Korea in a MASH unit, HIS Dog Tag READS OConnor P McBride US51146725. The MEDICAL HOSPITAL unit was responsible for providing medical assistance for both US soldiers and injured Korean/Asian people/military.They were located right at the front line, I believe. The unit was nicknamed by the asians the Do Ji Min Butchers or Ko Ji Min Butchers.

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Robert Newell JR. wrote on October 5, 2008

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Comments: I am the son of Lt. Col. Robert Newell, Commander 2nd MASH Unit, Korean War. Dad was at Ft. Lee, VA, as a major and head of the surgery dept. when the war broke out. He was accelerated to Lt. Col. to head up that unit. We were transferred to Ft. Bragg, NC, for ~3 months to get the unit together. I am not sure of the timeframes, as I was only a 6 yr. old Army brat. Also, dad didn't talk a whole lot about that period. I am seeking information about him during that time, and could possibly answer questions about him and the unit.

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Allene Moore wrote on August 8, 2008

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City and State: PEARLAND TX

Unit: 73RD COMBAT ENGINEERS (1343RD COMBAT ENGINEER)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for Capt Kevin (Ken ?) F. Garvey or any veterans that was in the MASH unit 8225th between Feb 14 1952 to Feb 29, 1952. I am looking for anyone that came into contact with Harold D. Moore.

Please contact me at bubba483.1@hotmail.com or cell phone 281-387-8394.

Keywords: I am looking for Capt Kevin (Ken ?) F. Garvey or any veterans that was in the MASH unit 8225th between Feb 14,1952 to Feb 29,1952. I am looking for anyone that came into contact with Harold D. Moore.

Please contact me at bubba483.1@hotmail.com or cell phone 281-387-8394.

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Heather Copley wrote on February 2, 2008

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Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have been working in or taken to the Mash Unit around March 7, 1951. My great uncle, DOnald Fortner was killed that day. Someone told me it was the Mash Unit near the Nakong River (Naktong? Natong? Nakdong?) I'm looking to find someone who knew him, someone who can tell me about that battle, or even about that Mash Unit. We know very little.

Keywords: Donald Fortner, March 7 1951, 21st Infantry, 24th division, company A, Mash unit Naktong/Nakong River

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Raymond Smith wrote on February 8, 2006

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City and State: LARGO FL

Unit: 2N MASH

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: In 1959 i was with the 2nd mash, mantence we where a separet unite with our own quarters our own mess and supply since no one worked in the hosiptal area. I met and was a good friend of Carl Kerby. We went on manny trips to Myrtle beach with 2 nurses from the hosiptal. About 2 years ago i went to Florence SC. to try and find carl or his brother Bud. If you have any imformation please contact me Raymond W. Smith
8225th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (2nd MASH)

Keywords: 724th Ordance Battalion (first Platoon maintenance)
From Puson to the Yalu river.

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Benjamin Franklin Pierce SR. wrote on September 26, 2005

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Unit: 8055

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: The Oficers is the unit were great and my best friend
CAPTAIN. John Francis Xavier "Trapper" McIntyre and I, CAPTAIN. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pirce always played Tricks on Major. Frank Marion "Ferret Face" Burns Ecpecally whe he was having fun with Major. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan the chief nurse I was the Chief Surgeon. there was also our un military like all of us other than Margaret and frank... Lieutenat Colonel. Henry BrayMore Blake. Our Company Clerk Corporal. Walter Eugene "Radar" O'Reilly And Corporal. Maxwell Q. Klinger, And the Chaplin First Lieutenant. Father. Francis John Patrick Mulchay. They where the greatest bunch and we had the best record of sovivers 98%

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John Quebedeau wrote on September 25, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: my father was Captain Elie P Quebedeau and i am trying to locate any of his guys

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Vicki Richardson wrote on September 23, 2003

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Comments: I am looking for any pictures of MASH women nurses for a documentary. If you can be of any help / guidance then please get in touch.

Kind Regards,

Vicki Richardson

Keywords: MASH Women Nurses in Korea

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Pete Ayers wrote on July 9, 2003

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Comments: My Father Lewis Ayers was treated in the 8225 on or about 11/7/52 and recieved a Purple Heart on that date. I am looking for information on where hill 811 was or where the 8225 was on those dates. Thanks for the help.

Pete

Keywords: Hill 811

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Katelyn Weprich JR. wrote on March 17, 2003

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City and State: PITTSBURGH PA

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Comments: I would like some information on korean vetran doctors feelings towards treating enemy soldiers.

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Katelyn Weprich JR. wrote on March 17, 2003

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City and State: PITTSBURGH PA

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Melissa Kearney wrote on February 10, 2002

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Comments: I'm looking for information/pictures on Korean War MASH units for a history project. Please send me anything that might be helpful asap. Thanks!

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Richard Dietzel wrote on September 17, 2001

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City and State: EUGENE OR

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I would like to hear from any personnel that
remember SGT. John R. (Bob) Dietzel.
Pronounced Ditzel. Transferred from Signal
Corps. Transferred to Japan. I am one of his
sons.

Keywords: 2nd MASH

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Dewey Meador wrote on July 27, 2001

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City and State: ADOLPHUS KY

Unit: MASH 8225

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I arrived at MASH in July of 1951, just as they were moving to Kwandi-Re, and rotated in April of 1952. The C.O was Lt Col Robert Newell and the Personnel Officer was Capt. E. P. Quabedeau. There were about seventeen Surgeons and Seventeen Nurses with approximately a hundred enlisted men, an attached Ambulance platoon, and three Heliocoptors(when we were the front MASH). I was a clerk in Headquarters, operated a ten-drop switchboard, typed the Morning Report, the A and D report, the Mess Menu, etc.

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David Smothers wrote on January 20, 2001

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Comments: I need info or pictures on MASH uints, if you served in a MASH uint or were help by one please email.


THANKS

David

Keywords: MASH, uints, pics, pictures, battles, medical

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Carina Wallner wrote on January 20, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Please email me photos or any other informations of a REAL O.R. in action during the korean war!?I want to see if the TV-series as true as it realy was!

Keywords: Hawkeye

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Amanda Lebron wrote on November 17, 2000

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City and State: YONKERS NY

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Comments: I want the names of the tools that they used in surgery and what they were used for.

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James E. (Jim) And Beverly Outlaw wrote on May 19, 2000

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City and State: ORANGE CITY FL

Unit: 7TH DIV 31STRCT CO B 1ST BAT 2ND PL

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Did the 2nd MASH come from Fort Bragg NC?
Jim Outlaw

Keywords: Jim Inchon, Chosin 605 Heartbreak Ridge

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Jeremy Ward wrote on April 28, 2000

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City and State: CRISFIELD MD

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I would like some pictures of the MASH units during the Korean war.

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Christina Keller wrote on April 26, 2000

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City and State: CA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Thank you for some info on MASH unit 8225

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