Entry: 46579
Subject: I CO SFC JAMES PATRICK SHUNNEY
Charles (Chuck) Shunney wrote on October 30, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: RI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I continue to search for information about my cousin, SFC James Patrick Shunney, I Company, 8th Cav. Regt., 1st Calv. Div., who is still MIA at the Battle of Unsan, No. Korea on 2 Nov. 50.
Any help, info, or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all who served our country in this terrible war.
Chuck Shunney
Keywords:
Entry: 46508
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW ROBERT A .THOMAS
Catherine Mclean wrote on October 27, 2004
City and State: ST. CLAIR MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have 1951 pictures.
Keywords: RAT, Vandermolen, Swartz, Thomas
Entry: 46398
Subject: CPL JAMES ALBERT
Eric Albert wrote on October 21, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known my uncle Jim Albert. I know he was in the 8th Cav from July or August 1950 -June 1951. He originally deployed to Korea with the 29th RCT and then joined the 1st Cav Div. I have a copy of his DD 214 and it says he was awarded the Combat Infantrymans Badge with the 8th Cav. It was his second award; 1st award was with the 63rd Div in WWII.
Keywords:
Entry: 45960
Subject: DAVID J. HARGRAVE
Marion Magnus wrote on September 23, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FOSTORIA OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would anyone with any information please e-mail or get in touch with me. I know he was KIA on Sept 3, 1950. Family members are trying to find someone who knew him or anything about him to please contact me. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 45817
Subject: I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ABOUT MY FATHER'S ENVOLVEMENT HE WON'T TALK TOO MUCH ALL I CAN GET IS A R
Kent Houston wrote on September 15, 2004
City and State: CORINTH MS
Unit: MY FATHER, WANT TO FIND OUT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I ask Ya'll to let me know alittle about his tour of duty I'm his son... He gets a bit broken up about things I DON'T like to see Pop cry But I would like to know about his involment in the conflict he was there 50 to 53 finished E6 I'll have to find his uniform to get you more He kinda hides it from me Understand? anything ya'll can give me I would appreciate. All my support to all our soldiers ask me to go I'd go might not do too well I don't know just figure I owe it to those before me.
Keywords: Hey ya'll Pop won't tell me much other than he was in a recon unit and had a oak leaf with a lightening bolt thru it hides his jacket
Entry: 45633
Subject: G CO., 8TH CAV,, 1950-51
Charles E. Freeman wrote on September 5, 2004
Deceased
City and State: ABBEVILLE SC
Unit: G CO., 8 CAV - 15 QM
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: 1. Relatives of PFC CHARLES H. DURHAM(PFC RA19326513)KIA 5/11/01. Mother's name, Teresa L. Peterson last known address General Delivery Snowflake, AZ.
2. PFC JAMES D. DURHAM RA34543567.
3. SGT S.H. ARP RA44124705
4. MSG J.B. BLAIR RA06958861. Sgt Blair was 1st SGT of G Co. 8th Cav. 1950-1951
5. 1LT JAMES A. GREEN O1020383. We carried him after being hit several times at Unsan across a river to aid station.
6. PFC CLARENCE C. GRIMES RA6942925. He told me that he was from Pittsburgh, PA.
7. MSG JOSEPH A. CLARKE ER37100764. He was wounded in action on 8 Feb. 1951.
8. MSG EVERETT L. SNOW ER39541709. Was my platoon SGT.
9. CPT ROBERT W. STACKS O1339404. G Co. officer.
Also looking for PFC HAROLD BROWN who served with me in the 15th QM and later at Fort Rucker, AL. I believe he was from Spartanburg, SC.
I would like to hear from these fellow soldiers, or, their families since I served with them during the Korean War during the noted period.
This is my first effort to try to make contact with some of those I served with and would appreciate any help.
Thanks and God Bless you.
Charles E. Freeman
Keywords: lOOKING FOR OTHER SOLDIERS (FAMILY MEMBERS) WHO I SERVED WITH IN G CO/8TH CAV FROM 9/50 THRU 1/26/51 AND 15TH QM MARCH-SEPT. 51
Entry: 45631
Subject: G CO., 8TH CAV,, 1950-51
Charles E. Freeman wrote on September 5, 2004
Deceased
City and State: ABBEVILLE SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 45169
Subject: HELP FOR MY FATHER
Barbara Hamlett (Taylor) wrote on August 12, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: RANCHO CORDOVA CA
Unit: 1ST CAVALRY 8TH REGIMENT COMPANY B I BELEIVE HE C
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: im trying to help get his purple heart and combat medal they say his records where destroy but yet they know he spend two months in texas recovery from injury if anyone can help please let me know he deserve to get what he earned thank you very much his daughter barb k taylor
Keywords: my fathers name is james thomas taylor out of kansas during 1951-53 was station over in korea place unknown
Entry: 45065
Subject: JOEL ADAMS OR WILLIAM CAPRIN - POW
Deborah K. (Deb) Christman wrote on August 7, 2004
City and State: CULLODEN WV
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Captured at Unsan
Keywords: Joel R. Adams 1st Cav, 8th Cav Reg. Captured at Unsan 2 Nov. 1950
Entry: 45063
Subject: JOEL ADAMS OR WILLIAM CAPRIN - POW
Deborah K. (Deb) Christman wrote on August 7, 2004
City and State: CULLODEN WV
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any information you might have about my father. He was mainly in the "reactionary camp during his imprisionment. He was from Portsmouth, Ohi. Also looking for his buddy Jim Caprin from someplace in New York. He was in PW camp with my dad and would love to hear from him or any of his family. I lost my dad 14 years ago and my heart still misses him so. Thank you all for your sacrifices in that frozen hell hole called Korea and may God bless you all.
Keywords: Served with 1st Cav, 8th Cav Reg. in Korea. Captured at Unsan 2 Nov 1950 and spent 32 months in PW camps.
Entry: 44702
Subject: LOOKING FOR O'CONNOR, ROCK, PARK, KUNGE, HILL, GOSSELIN, DAY, BUTRYMOWICZ, WOOD, WALLACE O
Dorothy Hartzog wrote on July 22, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: HQ, 3RD BATT., 8TH CAV. REG, 1ST CAV. DIV
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Gene Paladin (was Paladina) seeking buddies William Gosselin, Howard L. Day, Joseph J. Butrymowicz, Kenneth W. Wood, Jr., James L. Wallace, Joseph L. O'Connor, John J. Rock, Joseph D. Park, John H. Kunge, Robert A. Hill
Keywords: UNSAN,
Entry: 44545
Subject: LOOKING FOR BRUCE NOYES
Dorothy Hartzog wrote on July 16, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Seeking Bruce Noyes or any info. about him. He was platoon leader in Korea in early 1950's of 3rd battalion, 8th calvary regiment, 1at calvary division. I am helping Mr. Gene Paladin with this search.
Entry: 44173
Subject: WAR HERO
Daniel Huertas wrote on July 1, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN BRUNO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I AM MY DADS YOUNGEST SON HE,S PASSED NOW BUT I AM INTERESTED ON HOW HIS MEDALS WERE EARNED HE REALLY SPOKE LITTLE OF HIS MEDALS. THANK YOU HIS SON DANIEL HUERTAS SR.
Keywords: ROLAND RONALD HUERTAS,SILVER STAR 2 PURPLE HEARTS
Entry: 43858
Subject: 8TH CAV
Donald G. Jamieson wrote on June 17, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father and can share with us his experiences during that time. My father passed away May, 1988 due to a war injury that slowly took his life.
Thank you
Donna Jamieson Marshall and Richard F. Jamieson
Keywords: 1st Cal fighting along the line of defense and attack in the fighting around Wonju and Hoensong.
Entry: 43338
Subject: B CO 1951 CHORWAN
G.T. (Tullie) Hollis wrote on May 29, 2004
City and State: ALABASTER AL
Unit: B CO. 8TH CAVALRY REGT. 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: We were on the MAIN LINE OF RESISTANCE IN CHORWON VALLEY JUST SOUTH OF THE 38th PARALEL.
Keywords: B Co. 8th Cav.Regiment, First Cavalary Division August thru December 1951.
Entry: 43321
Subject: SEARCHING FOR NICHOLAS J WAGNER
James Joseph Wagner wrote on May 29, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: NILES IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Nick is my beloved brother who was KIA in North Korea on Oct 16, 1951 supposedly by a mortar round. He was a gentle soul put on this earth to be a friend of all. He carried a BAR into battle and also offered the Lord's comfort to his fellow companions. I don't have very much more, except that I still miss him as much as when the two servicemen came to our home to notify our mother of his passing. God bless everyone!
Keywords:
Entry: 43159
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
LouAnn Alvarez wrote on May 19, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I would like to know if anyone has any information on the 607th Armored Field Artillery Battalion.My father has a year book and not much writing in it, I'm his daghter and I want to find things, like pins anything . If know any information or pictures write to me please.
Entry: 43117
Subject: CHESTER 'DOC ' DOCKERY
Frank Dockery wrote on May 17, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Chester was my uncle I would like to hear from someone who knew him . He was wounded 9/10/50 in s. Korea rank at that time was cpl. Infantry 8th Cav.Regt 1st Cav. Div my e-mail docfjd@yahoo.com
Keywords: Chester "Doc" dockery
Entry: 43013
Subject: ANYONE KNOW RALPH 'DUTCH' STARR
Coni Forcey wrote on May 12, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SANDRINGHAM VI
Unit: COMPANY E
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My father's nickname was "Dutch". He is from Pennsylvania and was a machine gunner. Any messages for him will be forwarded to him. He is alive and well, and fighting fit. He may be aware of other people's names and information.
Keywords: Company E, 8th Cal Reg. 1st Cal Div.
Entry: 42840
Subject: LESLEY ARTHUR MOORE, KIA 8/22/50
Terry Lee wrote on May 5, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am wondering if anyone remembers my uncle
Lesley Arthur Moore KIA 1950-08-22,he was with
Med Co 8 Cav Rgt (Inf) 1 Cav Div. not much was
ever known about his death, my grandmother
never recovered from her sons death. He will
never be forgotten, if anybody remembers
please contact me. thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 42592
Subject: PFC ROLAND LEE BOWSER UNSAN POW
Marjorie (Marjie) Mahar wrote on April 25, 2004
City and State: GRAND RAPIDS MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My name is Marjorie (Bowser) Mahar from Grand Rapids,MI. I am Roland's "baby
sister". We grew up in New Kensington,PA. Roland was the fifth of eight children.
The remaining siblings who are living are Warren H.Bowser of Brandenton,FL, Emma
Jean Smith of Indiana,Pa and Paul R. Bowser of Danville,PA
Many of our family will be traveling to Washington,DC this week end, April 30 -
May 1, 2004 for the annual government briefing on the Korean War. We will have a
one on one with a casualty officer in hopes of gaining more information about
Roland's service and death. My brother Paul and I have been contacted RE: our DNA
and have had our blood sample taken. The thoughts of actually having Roland's
remains found seem inconceivable. We are very grateful for the effort of our
government to locate his remains. I believe I speak for our family when I say
that although we lost our brother we will be united with him someday.We believe
in the absolute authority and truth of God's Word which states to be absent from
the body is to be present with the Lord. Since I do not remember him I am really
looking forward to meeting him someday. I have been told my oldest so Robert
looks very much like him.I would love to hear from any vetern who may have known
Roland or a friend he may have grown up with
Keywords:
Entry: 41828
Subject: 1ST LT CLYDE EDWARD 'EDDIE' LAMKINS
Christina Lamkins wrote on March 18, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for information and memories of 1st LT Clyde Edward "Eddie" Lamkins. He died Feb. 4, 1951 from wounds (I believe gunshot wounds.) Anything you can think of is welcome. His children were all too young to remember him. Thanks.
Keywords: Eddie, Lamkins, G Company, 8th Cavalry Reg (Inf), 1st Cav Div.
Entry: 41044
Subject: CO D 1ST BTLN 8TH REGT 1ST CAV 1951-53 'M'PLATOON
Robert (Bob) Reynolds wrote on February 18, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: CO D 1ST BTN 8TH REGT 1ST CAV(81 MORTAR PLATOON)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was a 1st gunner-2nd gunner-3rd gunner,section sgt and forward observer for 4th platoon co "d"between 1951-53,I remember Lt.Dallas being my platoon leader.Would like to hear from anyone in platoon at that time,Damron,Fabreze,jerry,bergy
anyone who remembers. thanks
Oh yes I remember we built a swimming pool when we were back in rest area and it made headlines in the paper.
Keywords: Hill "350" "81 mortar platoon'
Entry: 40505
Subject: B CO POW AT UNSAN, ESCAPED
Kenneth M. Henkemeyer wrote on February 2, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit: CO B 1ST BN 8TH CAV 1ST CAV DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: My e-mail address has changed since i was last on this site..Just updating it for anyone who may be interestd....
Keywords: I was with co b 8th cav 1st cav div from sep 1950 to aug 1951..Was captured at UNSAN nov 1950 aand escaped 3 weeks later..
Entry: 40333
Subject: INFORMATION AND PICTURES OF 8TH CAV DURING THE OCCUPATION IN JAPAN
Ayaovi Komlan wrote on January 27, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FT. HOOD TX
Unit: 1ST CAVALRY MUSEUM
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I received a research request from Mr. Bob Shambarger. He wanted to have some pictures and some information on the 8th Cav. from 1956-1958 during the occupation Japan at camp Whitington.
You can send him an e-mail. His e-mail address:
b35j@earthlink.net
Thanks
Keywords: 8th Cav. during the occupation in Japan from 1956-1958 at camp Whitington
Entry: 40332
Subject: INFORMATION AND PICTURES OF 8TH CAV DURING THE OCCUPATION IN JAPAN
Ayaovi Komlan wrote on January 27, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FT. HOOD TX
Unit: 1ST CAVALRY MUSEUM
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I received a research request from Mr. Bob Shambarger. He wanted to have some pictures and some information on the 8th Cav. from 1956-1958 during the occupation Japan at camp Whitington.
You can send him an e-mail. His e-mail address:
b35j@earthlink.net
Thanks
Keywords: 8th Cav. during the occupation in Japan from 1956-1958 at camp Whitington
Entry: 40088
Subject: FRIENDS OF JIMMY LEE
Carolyn Pinkston-Travis wrote on January 19, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FARMVILLE NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Am searching for information about Jimmy (James) Lee Pinkston who was POW, released, and then died of wounds as well as his twin (my father) Robert Sherrill Pinkston, Jr. from North Carolina. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have known either.
Keywords: POW, Twin of Bobby Pinkston
Entry: 39957
Subject: COMPANY K, 8TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, 3RD BATTALION, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION
Matthew Smith wrote on January 13, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: looking for poeple in Company K, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division during 1951 - 52 in 4th platoon my grandfather was in that company and looking for old ARMY buddies
Keywords: Company K, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division
Entry: 39916
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER???
Ruth Fraley wrote on January 12, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Does anyone remember seeing a tall, skinny kid, still in his teens, dirty and needing a shave. He was the last of his co. after a battle. It would have been 1950 probably. He would be seen for a while and then he'd leave and go "scouting" the front lines, never really belonging anywhere until he was wounded and ended up at a mash unit and help drive an ambulance until he was sent home in 1951. I think it was in the Pusan area.
He was with the 1st cav. div.- 8th cav. reg. at the time. Thank you
Keywords: An inquiry to see if anyone knows who I'm asking about.
Entry: 39472
Subject: WHERE'S M CO 8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV
Dean Porter wrote on December 26, 2003
City and State:
Unit: M CO 8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW OR SERVED WITH MY BROTHER WALLACE (BOB) SLIGHT. BOB WAS A PART OF THE M CO 8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV.
HE WAS LISTED MIA 11/2/50. I AM INTERESTED IN ANYTHING I CAN FIND OUT ABOUT HIM ESPECIALLY HIS LAST DAYS, AND GIRL FRIEND.
THANKS TO ALL THE VETS WHO GAVE SO MUCH THAT PEOPLE COULD BE FREE. DEAN PORTER
Keywords: M CO 8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV, WALLACE (BOB) SLIGHT, 11/2/50
Entry: 39471
Subject: M CO 8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV
Dean Porter wrote on December 26, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW OR SERVED WITH MY BROTHER WALLACE (BOB) SLIGHT. BOB WAS A PART OF THE M CO 8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV.
HE WAS LISTED MIA 11/2/50. I AM INTERESTED IN ANYTHING I CAN FIND OUT ABOUT HIM ESPECIALLY HIS LAST DAYS, AND GIRL FRIEND.
THANKS TO ALL THE VETS WHO GAVE SO MUCH THAT PEOPLE COULD BE FREE. DEAN PORTER
Keywords: M CO 8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV, WALLACE (BOB) SLIGHT, 11/2/50
Entry: 38498
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
Irvin Darnall wrote on November 18, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: CADIZ KY
Unit: F TROOP, 8TH CAV, CAMP IPONGA? TOKYO JAPAN
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Looking for any old buddies who remember times in Japan and what happened to unit in Korea. I returned home to States Dec 1949. CPT Terry Fields was CO. 1LT Cannon was Co XO? Believe CPT Fields was KIA Korea. Can anyone help??
Keywords:
Entry: 38156
Subject: 10/OCT/50 ITEM CO
Charles F. Smedley wrote on November 10, 2003
City and State: FLORENCE KY
Unit: ITEM 8TH CAV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was stationed in Tokyo. Sugamo Prison, this was where we kept all the Japanese war criminals from WW2. After they were tried they were waited for execution at Sugamo. I went from Sugamo to the Korea and the Cav.
Keywords: 10 Oct. 1950 kaesong Heavy motar fire direct hit on CP.Capt. three others, Killed I was wounded and walked out to aid station turned in my amo, headed to the rear. Hitched a ride with a meat wagon with a load of wounded gooks. Made room for myself and a ride to field hosp. Next day I flew out of Kimpo to Fukioka hosp on the coast.
Entry: 38089
Subject: LOOKING FOR FAMILY MEMBER!
Mark Atterson wrote on November 7, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: PURCELL OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any information and/or pictures of my second cousin John Sherman Smith. November 2, 1950. Killed in Action, Body Not Recovered. Does not appear on the "Johnnie Johnson List" or on the "Missing in Action - Captivity" report compiled from returning POWs. The Personnel Missing Korea List cites PVT Smith as Killed in Action - body not recovered. A Fifth Cavalry patrol on November 19, 1950, recovered one of his dog tags 15 kilometers southeast of the 3rd Battalion perimeter from a village jail, possibly carried there by U.S. prisoners taken in the battle of Unsan. John's remains have not been found to date.
Keywords: Pvt. John Sherman Smith, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Entry: 38082
Subject: NEED YOUR HELP.
Lyle K. Otineru wrote on November 7, 2003
City and State: KAPOLEI HI
Unit: JOINT POW/MIA ACCOUNTING COMMAND
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am in the process of putting together data on the 8th Cav and the actions at Unsan and "The Gauntlet." This is to aid in the identification of remains recovered from that area when access is granted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). I know that time is running short on those veterans who might have what they consider unimportant information that might be critical in identifying a soldier and bringing closure to his family.
Keywords: Unsan, the Gauntlet, 8th Cav
Entry: 38080
Subject: NEED YOUR HELP.
Lyle K. Otineru wrote on November 7, 2003
City and State: KAPOLEI HI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 37730
Subject: JAMES DRESNOK, C CO., 1ST BG, 8TH CAV
Earl Swift wrote on October 22, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: NORFOLK VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments:
I'm a journalist in Norfolk, Va., and hope to speak with former members of the 1st BG who served in 1962 with PFC James J. Dresnok, who has been classified a deserter since he failed to report for a roll call on 15 August 1962. I am putting together a story detailing Dresnok's life in Virginia, in the service and, for the past 41 years, in North Korea. I'd welcome any recollections. I can be reached at this e-mail, or by phone at (757) 446-2352. Thank you.
Keywords: Deserter, Co. C, Virginia
Entry: 37683
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOME INFORMATON ON MY FATHER JOHNNY JASON LYNN DOES ANY BODY REMEMBER SERVING WITH HIM
Cindy Martz wrote on October 20, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: LUDINGTON MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I HAVE FOUND OUT HE WAS MARRIED OVER THERE IN KOREA. AND I NEED TO KNOW IF HIS FAMILY IS STILL A LIVE THERE.
Keywords:
Entry: 37499
Subject: NEEDING SOME INFO
Cathy Hollander wrote on October 11, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have in my possession 3 metals that I would like to give to the proper family members. My father was master sergeant in 8th Cavalry. Among his belonging were several metals with his name on them but we also have 3 metals from small arms match that do not have my father's name on them.
How would I go about finding information on the families, so that they may have these metals.
Cathy
Keywords:
Entry: 37270
Subject: LESTER TYREE
Crystal Hamilton wrote on September 30, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am Lester Tyree's grandaughter. I am interested in any information anyone has about him. I know he received a purple heart medal. He was wounded in action, but returned to duty. After the war he came home and had 2 children (my father. He died when my dad was only in junior high school. I would like to find out as much about him as possible. Thanks.
Keywords: Rank=PV2
State of Record=AR County of Record=Washington
Race=1 Year of Birth= Branch=Infantry
Military Occupation Specialty=(4745) Light Weapons Infantryman
Assigned Unit=8th Cav Regt (Inf)-1st Cav Div
Place of Casualty=S Korea Date of Casualty (Year/Mo/Day)=1951/03/12
Casualty Description=Seriously WIA by missile-Returned to Duty (FECOM)
Entry: 36018
Subject: SFC JOHN RICE
Russ Goodwin wrote on August 3, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: NAGOYA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: John Rice is my grandfather. I am looking for anyone who might have known and served with him in Korea or WW2. Any information about his death, his personality, ANYTHING is greatly appreciated.
Keywords: Sergeant First Class, US Army
Killed in Action September 6, 1950 in Korea
Sergeant First Class Rice was a member of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on September 6, 1950
Entry: 35540
Subject: MCKIVER KOREAN WAR
Sandra Coley wrote on July 16, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who may have served with my father Emmett McKiver he was from North Carolina. If you have any information regarding anyone who may have served with him or if you have any pictures or a unit book please email me at: countenance2003@yahoo.com
Keywords: kobe japan hospital
Entry: 35534
Subject: PRESS INQUIRY: UNSAN BATTLE STORY FOR JULY 27TH 2003 - M CO
Bill Cahir wrote on July 16, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: WASHINGTON DC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I'm seeking information on two guys who enlisted in York, Pa.: Cpl. John Kyle, U.S.A., and Cpl. Earle Henry Markle, U.S.A. They served in M CO 3/8 REGT 1 CAV. Went missing in action on 11/2/50. Delcared dead on 12/31/53. Apparent casualties at the battle of Unsan. Anybody know them or serve in the same unit?
Keywords: two guys
Entry: 35458
Subject: VINCON WALLING WHO WAS KIA 2-14-51
George Walling wrote on July 12, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for information on my uncle Vincon Walling who was KIA 2-14-51. I would like to find out how he was killed. Any help would be apprecitated. Vincon was from Scott County Virginia. His grave marker indicates: CPL 8 Cav(INF) 1st Cav Div. Aug 14, 1928-Feb 14, 1951
Keywords:
Entry: 35457
Subject: VINCON WALLING CPL 8 CAV (INF) 1ST CAV DIV
George Walling wrote on July 12, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to find out information about my uncle Vincon Walling who was KIA 2-14-50. If anyone knew him or has photos I would like to hear. Vincon was from Scott County Virgina.
Keywords:
Entry: 35214
Subject: INFO. LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES.
Willard Emmons SR. wrote on July 2, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: LINCOLN IL
Unit: 1ST DIV. 8TH.CAV.REGT.,1ST BN. 1952-1954
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for any one who was there at that time.
Some old buddies.
Keywords: Camp Crowford,Hokkido,Japan.
Head quarters Co.,P and A Platoon,
Entry: 35213
Subject: INFO. LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES.
Willard Emmons SR. wrote on July 2, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: LINCOLN IL
Unit: 1ST DIV. 8TH.CAV.REGT.,1ST BN. 1952-1954
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for any one who was there at that time.
Some old buddies.
Keywords: Camp Crowford,Hokkido,Japan.
Head quarters Co.,P and A Platoon,
Entry: 34918
Subject: L. CO. 3RD BATT, 8TH CAV RGMT., 1ST CAV. DIV. UNSON
Alan Brainard JR. wrote on June 17, 2003
City and State: WAYNESBORO PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: After reading the History of the Battle of UNSON I can understand the difficulty in obtaining information. The actions taken that day make me greave even today but at the same time very very proud to be an AMERICAN!! I have gotten some information from my Mother re: Cpl. Roger Weaver, my Uncle. During retreating actions and under heavy bombardment my Uncle went missing. The army sent a telegram stating only that he was missing and was later declared "Dead while missing". We have never received any official information beyond that. My Mother and her sisters have each donated DNA to the I. D. Lab in hopes of the remains being found for repatriation or evidence to support his death. The story we received from "Fred Keyes" a buddy and hometown resident who was in the same action and was later captured and repatriated is as follows.
While crossing the "River, the Company Commander or Platoon leader "Capt. ?" took a hit. My Uncle went back to aid and retrieve the Capt. Upon reaching him, a shell hit and neither was seen or heard from again. My questions deal with those events. If anyone remembers this, please let me know. Which River? he Nammyon? or the Samfon? Was the crossing at a bridge or was it a ford? About where?. Might anyone remember the Capt.'s name?
I also understand the unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, The ROK Presidential Unit Citation, and The Greek Gold Medal of Bravery. for the actions of the 2nd of NOV 1950. My Uncle did not receive these medals. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the ROK Service Medal and the UN Service Medal. Can anyone tell me if he would be entitled to these?
Thank you to all the men who fought in that battle. Your Courage and fortitude in the face of such overwhelming odds is to be heralded.
Keywords: Unson retreating Actions. 2 NOV 1950. Roger Weaver. Fred Keyes. L Co. 3rd Batt. 8th Cav.
Entry: 34909
Subject: BATTLE OF HILL 312
Kathie Creveling (Jordan) wrote on June 16, 2003
City and State: NORMAN OK
Unit: CO.L, 8TH CAV.REG., 1ST CAV. DIV.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle was 1st. Lt. Herbert L Jordan. He was platoon leader for Co. L on Sept. 18, 1950. He was killed in battle that day. I am having trouble finding information of the battle to take Hill 312. If anyone out there knows this information I would appreciate you e-mailing me. My father was Capt. Willie Jordan who was Com. Co of 'B' company, 23rd Infantry and fought the Battles of the Punch Bowl, Bloody Ridge and Heartbreak Ridge in 1951. He was awarded two silver stars, two purple hearts and several other decorations. He also served in Saipan and Okinawa in WWII where he was awarded the bronze star and others. He retired a vet of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, now resting in Arlington Cem. with is kid brother Lt. Jordan (who also won the Silver Star that day for his gallantry) and my grandfather Col H Jordan who was a vet of WWI and WWII (awarded the bronze star and others). I have gathered information around all their battles, but am having troubles finding some on exactly HILL 312. thanks to anyone who could assist.
Kathie Jordan Creveling
kcreveling1@cox.net
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Entry: 34878
Subject: L CO. 3RD. BATT
Alan Brainard JR. wrote on June 14, 2003
City and State: WAYNESBORO PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am seeking any friends of my Uncle Roger Weaver.
His unit was over run on the 1st, 2nd November 1950, near or in the vicinity of Unson.
Keywords: Roger Weaver. Unson. Fred Keyes. Chenango County, Greene, NY.