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Arthur Maglieri wrote on July 26, 2025

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City and State: EAST GRANBY CT

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Comments: I was a friend of the late Sgt Dick LaCafta, 89th tank battalion, Korean War.I have a photo of him taken shortly after a battle that he showed me and I made cioies if it.Maybe someone who knew him would like a copy of it. He was a great guy and felt comfortable talking to me about the war, some stories were horrific! God bless all those guys, he was there late 51 into 52.

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Carol Stouten wrote on June 19, 2025

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City and State: HOLLAND AL

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Comments: Looking for any information regarding my Dad, Donald V Faasse from Michigan. We have a copy of the book Thrust, and some News from the ship he traveled on when he was on his way to Korean. He was a Sargent, I believe he drove and commanded a tank. This is a part of my fathers life I have little information about and would be interested in learning more. Thank you all in advance.

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Aaron King wrote on April 26, 2024

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Comments: Is anyone in this world still able to recall my Grandfather CWO Albert Huddon. The plaque I have states MTR TRANS O. I am assuming he was a motor T bubba in Korea and would love to hear absolutely ANYTHING from ANYONE who may have known him or his Italian wife, my Nonna. Fingers crossed!

Keywords: 89th tank Korea 25th huddon

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John Etzenbach wrote on March 23, 2023

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City and State: KAILUA HI

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Comments: My father received an award during the Korean War (BSM) and I am trying to find out more about it. He was in Co B 89th tank battalion. Could anyone direct me to where I might get more information? Thank you!

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Colleen Berk-Gregg wrote on August 3, 2022

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Comments: I am looking for information or pictures of my father
CPL Louis F. Berk
89th Tank Battalion
25th Division
Tropical Lightning
Korea

Thank you so much for taking you time to help me!!

Keywords: Berk
Tank Battalion
Korea

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Jeff George wrote on January 17, 2022

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City and State: OCEANSIDE CA

Unit: 4TH RECON BN.

Service or Relationship: USMC

Comments: I am looking for information/stories about my grandfather Earnest Eugene George, most likely went by "Gene" among friends. Would be incredible to hear from someone who served with him. I know its a long shot since quite a few years have gone by.

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Terry Wright SR wrote on December 12, 2021

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City and State: MARYSVALE UT

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Comments: I am looking for information and or pictures taken in Korea in 50 and 51 of my father Trevor Wright.
I am lacking a lot of information as are many others due to the fire in the National Archives in 1973. My father passed away in 1958 and never talked much to anyone about his tour.
I do know that he received a field commission for getting a track back on a tank in the middle of battle possibly to 2nd Lieutenant.
I was told He was stationed in Ita Jima Japan in 50 . When the war broke out him and a buddy were sent to Korea. His rank when in Korea I don't know however when he left the service his rank was 1st lieutenant.
Any information would be appreciated.
I am also looking for Marvin Gibson Jr. the son of Marvin Sr. who was a friend in Ita Jima Japan and Korea.

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autumn olsavicky wrote on October 26, 2021

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Comments: looking for information on my great great grandfather augustus johnston he was wounded in white horse ridge Korea and got a purple heart thank u

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William Shields wrote on June 18, 2021

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City and State: PLANO TX

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Comments: I have a copy of Thrust! The Story of the 89th Tank Battalion. If anyone wishes for information or would like to borrow. Let me know.

Keywords: Thrust! 89th Tank Battalion

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Tiffany Washington wrote on December 19, 2020

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City and State: OH

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Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have served with my grandfather in the Korean War. He was in the 25th Infantry Division, 89th Battalion in the tank group and also was in various parts of Asia as well as in Germany during WWII. Later, he was at Fort Ritchie. I'd love to learn of anyone who served with him or whose relatives served with him or knew him. Thanks so very much.

Keywords: Korea, tank battalion, Washington, Ft. Ritchie

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Melissa Frye-Boykin wrote on July 13, 2020

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City and State: GRAND PRAIRIE TX

Unit: 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION B CO

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Comments: My grandfather, Alan Youngquist, passed away a few years ago and I became the inheritor of not only his service records, but those of his brother Wayne.

My grandfather was a good man that felt the loss of his older brother keenly, and as such, would not like to speak of his service in Korea, especially in regards to his death.

Sadly my grandfather passed away from Alzheimer's disease. In his last years he would wander away in search of Wayne. It was very painful for the family to watch my grandfather fade away, especially when we had so little to go on about Uncle Wayne.

I do know Uncle Wayne was KIA on June 1, 1952. From what I've gathered from the Korean War Project I know he held the rank of corporal in the 89th Medium Tank Battalion, Bravo Company.

I was hoping there might still be someone out there with photographs or personal stories about Uncle Wayne. I know time is not on my side to gather these last few memories, but I want a chance to save what I can.

Thank you.

Keywords: Wayne Youngquist, CPL Youngquist, B CO, June 1 1952, Erie PA, Wayne Reid Youngquist, Alan Youngquist

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David Goyette wrote on January 4, 2020

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Comments: My brother was stationed in Kobe, Japan when the Korean War broke out. He was immediately sent to Korea and assigned to the 89th as it was formed. Not sure what specific unit he was in but he was a Sgt. First Class and at some point, promoted to 1st Sgt.

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Jose A. Maduro wrote on November 18, 2019

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City and State: TOA BAJA

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Comments: Some one knew Ferdinand or Fernand Rosa with the 89th Medium Tank Battalion of the 25th Inf. Division during the Korean war?

Keywords: 89th Medium Tank Battalion of the 25th Inf. Division

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Norman Mercier wrote on August 5, 2019

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City and State: NORTH SMITHFIELD RI

Unit: 25TH C COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Korea

Comments: looking for others in my group

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John Meyers SR. wrote on June 28, 2019

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: CO.D 89TH MED. TANK BATT. 25TH INF DIV.

Service or Relationship: Army

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James Linder SR. wrote on April 11, 2019

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City and State: PAULDING OH

Unit: 25TH INF., 89TH TANK BATTALION, C COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: Looking for buddies who were with me at White horse mtn. 1951-52

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Dan Krokker wrote on January 14, 2017

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City and State: MI

Unit: 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Grandfather, Norman Marquart, recently passed away. As a service member myself, I would love to know more about his service in Korea. If anyone may have served with him please contact me. I'm looking to put together a display case with his flag as a memorial.

Keywords: Norm Marquart
89th medium tank battalion
Korean War

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Curtis J. Morrow wrote on November 29, 2016

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Unit: 24TH INFANTRY REGIMENT - 25TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE ACTION BY THE 1ST BATTALION 24TH INFANTRY REGIMENT 17TH APRIL 1951. THEY WERE PART OF TASK FORCE BELCHER OF THE 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION.

THIS STORY IS TAKEN STRAIGHT FROM THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES IN THE AUTHOR'S POSSESSION.

DARREL NASH, DEUCE FOUR HISTORIAN
253-466-3499

TASK FORCE BELCHER
THE 1ST BATTALION 24TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY B 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION AND THE ASSAULT GUN PLATOON, 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING ACTION ON 17TH APRIL 1951
THE MISSION OF DISRUPTING ENEMY PLANS FOR A COUNTER ATTACK ANDS MAXIMUM DESTRUCTION TO ENEMY PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT WAS GIVEN TO COMPANY B 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION UNDER TASK FORCE BELCHER. THIS MISSION WAS TO START AT 0800 HOURS 17 APRIL 1951 FROM HASIMHYON, CT4216 ANDS PROCEED NORTH. THE FORCE JUMPED OFF AT 0800 HOURS 17 APRIL 1951 WITH TWO (2) PLATOONS ON LINE AND ONE (1) PLATOON IN SUPPORT TO PROTECT THE REAR AND FLANKS. ON ARRIVAL AT CROSS ROADS, VICINITY CT430178; THE FORCE WAS FIRED UPON BY ANTI-TANK GUNS FROM THE DRAW LEADING WEST OF THE LEFT PLATOONS, MEANWHILE HEAVY ENEMY MORTAR AND ARTILLERY FIRE FROM THE NORTH WAS LAID DOWN UPON THE FORCE. THE RIGHT PLATOON WAS ORDERED TO SMOKE THE HILLS TO THE FLANKS OBSCURING ENEMY VISION, WHILE THE LEFT FLANK PLATOON WAS ORDERED TO FLANK THE ANTI-TANK GUNS TO THE WEST. A SECTION OF THE SUPPORT PLATOON LAID DOWN A BASE OF FIRE UP THE DRAW. THE LEFT PLATOON PROCEEDED TO FLANK THE POSITION OVER DIFFICULT TERRAIN AND PROCEEDED TO SURPRISE AND DESTROY IN A SHORT FIRE FIGHT, TWO ENEMY ANTI-TANK GUNS AND ONE MACHINE GUN AND AND APPROXIMATELY THIRTY-FIVE (35) ENEMY TROOPS WOUNDED OR KILLED. THE FORCE REORGANIZED AND STILL UNDER ENEMY ARTILLERY AND MORTAR FIRE PROCEEDED NORTH TO THE VILLAGE OF MACKTONG, CT4318. THE RIGHT PLATOON WAS ORDERED TO SEARCH THE VILLAGE AND PROCEED TO THE AREA, WHERE IT RECEIVED INTENSE SMALL ARMS, AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE. THIS PLATOON IMMEDIATELY ENGAGED THE TARGET AND THROUGH TANK FIRE BURNED DOWN THE VILLAGE AND DESTROYED AN ESTIMATED ENEMY PLATOON IN THE BUILDINGS. THE FORCE AGAIN PROCEEDED NORTH AND AS THE PATROL MOVED CROSS COUNTYR IT WAS FIRED UPON BY BAZOOKAS, SMALL ARMS AND HAND GRENADES FROM CONCEALED DUG OUTS ALONG THE ROUTE. AN IMMEDIATE FIRE FIGHT TOOK PLACE WHERE TANK COMMANDERS AND CREW MEMBERS WERE FORCED TO USE SMALL ARMS AND HAND GRENADES TO KEEP THE ENEMY FROM THEIR TANKS. AFTER A FIERCE CLOSE RANGE FIGHT THE ENEMY WAS BEATEN OFF AND RETREATED TO THE HILLS, AN ESTIMATED 50 ENEMY WAS KILLED AND WOUNDED AT THIS TIME. THE FORCE AGAIN PROCEEDED NORTH IN SEARCH OF THE ARTILLERY WHICH WAS HARASSING THEM CONSTANTLY. AN AIR OBSERVER SPOTTED THE GUN POSITION OF TWO (2) ARTILLERY PIECES AND GAVE THE FORCE THE POSITIONS.
THE FORCE WAS THEN MANUEVERED INTO POSITION AND AFTER A FIRE FIGHT THE TWO (2) GUNS AS REPORTED BY AIR OBSERVER WERE SILENCED. AGAIN THE FORCE PROCEEDED NORTH AND MADE SEVERAL RECONNAISSANCE BY FIRE FLUSHING SCATTERED ENEMY TROOPS OF SQUAD SIZE. AS THE FORCE NEARED KAJA-DONG, VICINITY CT 445219,THE LAND PLATOON REPORTED AN ENEMY SUPPLY DUMP IN THE AREA. THE FORCE MOVED INTO POSITION AND PROCEEDED TO DESTROY AN ESTIMATED 70 TO 100 TONS OF ENEMY AMMUNITION AND SMALL ARMS BY FIRE. THE FORCE WAS ORDERED BACK TO ITS LINES IN THE VICINITY OF HASIMKYON, AT 1600 HOURS. THE FORCE RETURNED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ESTIMATED ENEMY CASUALTIES, WOUNDED OR KILLED 250 WITH TWO ANTI-TANK GUNS DESTROYED, THREE MACHINE GUNS DESTROYED,TWO ARTILLERY PIECES SILENCED AND DESTRUCTION OF AN ENEMY AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT. WHEN THIS AREA WAS LATER OVER RUN APPROXIMATELY 80 TRUCK LOADS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF AMMUNITION WAS REMOVED FROM THE AREA.

Keywords: Deuce4, Buffalo Soldiers

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Douglas Fleenor JR. wrote on June 23, 2016

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Unit: 89TH MED TANK

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for anyone whom serviced With Rodert V Fleenor Korea 1951.

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E. Donald Blodgett SR. wrote on February 20, 2016

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City and State: MILWAUKEE WI

Unit: 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION BAND

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: This is a shot in the dark but I'm hoping to locate Captain Jack (last name not remembered) He served in the 89th tank battalion during my tour of duty Jan. 52- April 53 in The Punchbowl.
We became acquainted and in fact good friends. I understood he was living in Florida in retirement. I would dearly love to hear of him. Thank you.

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Warren Platts wrote on August 13, 2015

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Unit: 89TH TANK BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Jim Doc Platts, tank commander, passed away on August 6th of this 2015

Keywords: 89th Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division

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Ryan Pack wrote on July 22, 2015

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City and State: WITTENSVILLE KY

Unit: N/A CIVILIAN LOOKING FOR GRANDFATHER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information from anyone that might have know or served my grandfather, SP$ Beverly Murray. He was part of the 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 25 Infantry Division. His records were long those lost during the 1973 National Archives fire, ironically enough, the same year I was born. Papaw never spoke of his time in Korea, telling us only that he shot pineapples in Hawaii during the entirety of the war. As I cannot access his military records, and he passed away in 1984, there is a blank space in his life story I would like to tell my children and grandchildren about. My mother, Beverly Beb Murray's only child, knows no more than I do, and would like to know more about her father's life during this period. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much, Ryan S. Pack

Keywords: 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, Beverly Beb Murray

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Gary Days JR. wrote on June 30, 2015

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City and State: COLUMBUS OH

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Tereseanna Cook wrote on August 12, 2013

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City and State: GATESVILLE TX

Unit: 89TH MEDIUM TANK BATTALION 25INF.

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with my Grandfather. He is

living still and is beginning to experience dementia. He has

never mentioned his military service much but lately he has been

opening up a bit more. We found pics from then but he does not

recall many details or dates. I would like info regarding a fire

at a schoolhouse the troops were camped at and any other info

any one may have regarding the time there. Best date range I got

was 1950-1953. Any help would be appreciated. He asks me

questions about then and I have no answers to keep the

conversation open. Thank You

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George Schlosky JR. wrote on August 12, 2013

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City and State: KENNERDELL PA

Unit: A COMPANY 89TH TANK BN 25 DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I served in the A company of the 89th tank battalion, 3rd
platoon. Tank number 35.
I'll be interested in talking to any survivors from A company.

Keywords: Tank gunner.
Schlosky.
Sky.

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Lucille Russell wrote on June 3, 2013

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City and State: TRAVERSE CITY MI

Unit: 8TH ARMY-24TH DIV. 89TH TANK CO.[ACO] 25TH DIV.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: HE WAS IN WW2 IN NAVY- SUBMARINE

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Clifton Coleman wrote on August 15, 2012

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City and State: CORRALES NM

Unit: COMPANY C, 89TH TANK BN.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was a tank mechanic from Feb 1952 thru Jan 1953
with C Company, 89th Tank Bn. A buddy's name was
Robert R Clark, he was from IL or IN as I remember.
Had another buddy named Donald Dick, from Cottenwood
Falls, KS, but he was in another company. Company D
I think. I have heard from nether of these persons
since leaving Korea. Would appreciate any word of
them.

Keywords: Tip, Mung Dung-ni valley, Punch Bowl, Robert R Clark,
Donald Dick

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Bill Butler SR. wrote on August 9, 2012

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City and State: ODESSA TX

Unit: HQ & SVC CO 89TH TK BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: wondering how many ole guys from 1956 to 1957

Keywords: curly- baldy

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Robert Carr wrote on June 19, 2012

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City and State: PHOENIX AZ

Unit: US ARMY MEDICAL VET

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Ronald Bayers passed away in his sleep 6/19/12 after
a prolonged illness. Inducted in late 1951, he
proudly served in Korea for 13.5 months. He remained
active in veterans organizations as long as health
allowed.

Keywords: A Co, Korean Service Medal

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Dorice DeLaurie wrote on April 9, 2012

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City and State: OSWEGO IL

Unit: 101ST A.B.

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: We are looking for anyone that may know, have pictures,
or information of my father John DeLaurie. He
currently has alzheimers and we just want to know and
see pictures of him from then. Thank you, it would be
very much appreciated.


Sincerly,
Dorice DeLaurie (Daughter)

Keywords: John DeLaurie enlisted in Feb. 1951 in Chicago, IL. He
was in the 25th Infantry Division, 101st A.B. Unit,
89th M.T.B.

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Doug Petty wrote on September 24, 2011

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Comments: anyone that might know my uncle, would like to get
more info and pics.

Keywords: Tank Driver

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Grant Shields wrote on August 11, 2011

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Comments: Col. Hooks passed away January 17, 2011 at the age of 94. He was wounded in the defense of the Pusan Perimeter on August 21, 1950 when assigned as 1st Lieutenant in Company B, 89th Tank Battalion. He was my grandfather and I would love to hear about his life as a soldier.

Keywords: Pusan Perimeter August 21, 1950 1st Lieutenant in Company B, 89th Tank Battalion 

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Eugene (Gene) Solomon wrote on July 23, 2011

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City and State: NASHUA NH

Unit: C-CO 89TH MTB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: To all concerned,
Pleased be advised that Harold Arnold passed away on June 6th 2011.
Harold was a member of C- Co.89th MTB. Arrived in Korea Aug.3, 1950.Left Korea Oct. 21, 1951.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Gene Solomon

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Rebecca Miller Baum wrote on July 17, 2011

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Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known Seth "Sam" Miller prior to
March 1951.

Keywords: Uijongbu, Operation Ripper, 25th Division, 89th Medium Tank
Batallion 

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Rebecca Miller Baum wrote on July 13, 2011

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City and State: APALACHIN NY

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Comments: Trying to find out about my Uncle Seth. Did you know him?

Keywords: Seth was killed in the closing phase of Operation Ripper. He was
killed near Uijonbu. 

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Rebecca Miller Baum wrote on July 13, 2011

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City and State: APALACHIN NY

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Comments: Trying to find out about my Uncle Seth. Did you know him?

Keywords: Seth was killed in the closing phase of Operation Ripper. He was
killed near Uijonbu. 

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Marjorie Bankes McKensie wrote on May 1, 2011

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Comments: I am the daughter of William "Bruno" Bankes, who served in Korea
from July 1953-October 1954.  He was in Company B, 89th Tank
Battalion, and trained at Fort Dix with Company C, 86th Heavy Tank
Battalion, 3rd Armored Division, 1st Platoon. Please contact me if
you remember him or you were there at that time. Thank you.

Keywords: Company B 

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Sandy Keegan wrote on April 11, 2011

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Unit: 89TH TANK - KOREA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: Hi, I have some pictures and wondered if anyone from the 89th is around the Delaware PA area

I am the daughter of Sgt Joe Sloan

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Terry Wright SR. wrote on November 13, 2010

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City and State: YUMA AZ

Unit: 89TH MED TNK BTLN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I recieved an email from Marvin Gibson about 5 years after leaving a message on this site. I have not heard from him since . I have attempted numerous times to contact him however no response. I hope all is well with him and his father. If any one can help please contact me.

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Bonnie Nichelson wrote on August 25, 2010

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City and State: NORMALVILLE PA

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for pins/medals for my father, William R Hoke, for the 89th tank division. He served in Korea from April 1953 to October 1954. We've replaced the Korean War medals, but I'm looking for pins depicting the 89th tank battalion. I have been unable to find these so far. Can anyone help? I would love to replace these for him. Thank you.

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Leo H. Lalone SR. wrote on July 27, 2010

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City and State: SARASOTA FL

Unit: SUGAMO PRISON OR 89TH TK BN, 25TH ID

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: MOUSE

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Chris Davs wrote on May 27, 2010

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Comments: i am his grandson and just looking for any info on him

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Andrew Ophardt wrote on November 15, 2008

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City and State: HILTON NY

Unit: HQ - SVC CO 89 TK BN 1952-54

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Arnold Ophardt, was in HQ and SVC company of 89 TK Bn late 1952 to early 1954 (left as corporal).

Born 1931 from small town upstate NY. Trained at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Have a picture of him in full gear on hillside in Korea holding bazooka.

Would love to hear from anyone who either knew him or who was in Korea during same time frame.

email: RochesterDrew1@yahoo.com

Keywords: 89 TK BN HQ and SVC CO
Korea
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Charles McElhose JR. wrote on September 10, 2008

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Unit: 25TH ID 89TH TANK BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: This is to inform anyone who may have served with Sgt. 1st Class James Franklin McElhose in Korea that he passed away on Monday evening of heart failure. James served with the 25th Infantry, 89th Tank Battalion as the commander of an M42 Tank during the war.

There will be viewings on Sun 9/14/08 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm at McNabb Funeral Home, 301 Frederick Rd. Catonsville, MD 21228 with the funeral to take place Monday 9/15/08 at 10am. The number for McNabb is (410) 747-4770

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Richard Salter wrote on July 18, 2008

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City and State: VA

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Comments: I recently visited my Grandfather's grave in San Francisco and read on his Tombstone Earl Odell Salter, 1st Leutenant, "Company C, 89th Tank Battalion/ WW-II and Korea/ Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was from Louisiana and entered the service enlisted and received a field commission later separating as a 1st Lt. He died in August 1965. I know at one time he was in Boise, Idaho and was later a 1st Sergeant for Jimmy Stewart (The Actor) I have pictures with them and the other men who served with them. I would like to find someone who knew or served with Earl Salter. My email address is Richard.W.Salter@usdoj.gov

Keywords: Earl Odell Salter
James "Jimmy" Stewart
Lousiana

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James Gray wrote on July 18, 2008

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City and State: AURORA CO

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am assisting a friend in an attempt to find "old buddies" who were medics in the Medical Detachment assigned to the 89th Medium Tank Battalion during the period, mid August 1950 to mid October 1951. My friend's name is CARLTON F. BROOKSHIER and sometimes went by the nickname of "Decatur"....like Decatur, Georgia. Carlton is well and healthy and looking for his old buddies.

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Katherine Kent wrote on July 3, 2008

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City and State: RENO NV

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information on my father Elvert C Mathiason nickname maybe Walt. Not sure but maybe was in the A company his tank was hit he had injury to his legs died in 84 when I was nine would like any info at all and if you have pictures it would be nice I only have 3 pics of my father. He would of been 18-20 yrs old this is the only info I have MATHIASON ELVERT C - RA19326399 - 1951/02/04 - CA - Sacramento - EVC - 89th AC M Tank Bn from the US Army Casualty List at http://www.kmike.com/CasualtyList/maru.htm

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.

Keywords: A company, Walt, Mathiason

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Clyde DuBuc JR. wrote on May 21, 2008

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City and State: HARVEY LA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father in Korea. He was originally from New Orleans, he enlisted in May 1950, served in Korea, was wounded on 7 February 1950. During peace time he was stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga. and also in Toul, France where he was a cook. He passed away and was buried on Veteran's Day 2000. I have very little info on his 25 years in the Army and I am trying to piece together a small history. Thank you for your time.

Keywords: 89th Tank Battalion, 8 th Army

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Terry Olson wrote on April 20, 2008

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Keywords: my father, sgt harvey olson, was with the 8th rangers until it was disbanded...then he was assigned to the
H and S co, 89th tk bn, 25th ID

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John Morrill wrote on February 19, 2008

Email Update Needed

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City and State: PORTLAND ME

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: It is with great sadness that I report the death of Bill (TURK) Burgess this month Bill was 81 years old at his passing . He was a good friend and a hell of a soldier and mechanic.He will be missed by all who knew hin

Keywords: maintaince section,"D"ompany 89th Medium Tank Battalion Sept 1950 /Oct 1951

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