8th Army Ranger Company (Airborne) (8213th Army Unit)

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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karen Nenninger wrote on August 13, 2025

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City and State: GAINESVILLE FL

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Comments: Looking for information about my father

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Torla Wilder wrote on November 15, 2017

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City and State: FOUKE AR

Unit: ?

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My dad is trying to get his VA benefits but unfortunately his files were in the 1973 fire in St Louis
The VA keeps denying his benefits and Purple Heart because they have no proof he was hurt in the Korean War
My dad stepped on a land mine and injured his leg and hip and also his hearing
If we can find someone who served with him and can remember him getting hurt it will help his case tremendously
My dads name is Alvin Hollingsworth and he was with the Army Rangers. He served from 1952-1953. He was hurt the early part of 1953.
If anyone can help he would very much appreciate it.

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Charles Shaw wrote on October 15, 2016

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City and State: HARROGATE TN

Unit: 8212 8TH AIRBORNE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have not seen my dad since I was 7 years old. He was a big Sarge in the Korean war 3 stripes up and 3 down and something in the middle.
He has been very hard to find ...or to find anything out about'
I have had a woman trying to help me with this but we have got very little.
Anyone that knew him ..or may have a picture of him please contact me.He was a Tank Commander I know that .His carreer ended when he ran his tank over a cliff after his window was mudded by the enemy.
I am almost certain he is deceased.
Please contactme thank you

Charles Shaw

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Roland Galloway wrote on June 23, 2016

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City and State: AVONDALE AZ

Unit: 166THMXS DEANG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Would like to contact Col. Robert L Black

Regarding writing a book about the events my father experienced, who fought in Korea in 1951, 5th Ranger Co, 82nd Airborne Ranger. My father has a vivid memory about the war and what he did.

Keywords: Col Robert W Black

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Dustin Potts wrote on December 23, 2014

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City and State: DEER PARK TX

Unit: NOT SURE SEEING IF HE BELONGED TO THIS PARTICULAR

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm trying to find out what unit my grandfather Joe Turner Potts was in specifically, he went by JT. I know he was in Korea and he was a Ranger along with a POW during the war. If anyone has some info or pictures would really help out. Just trying to put all the pieces together for a paper I'm doing.

Keywords: Joe Turner Potts, JT

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Jason Wheeler wrote on June 16, 2013

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City and State: VT

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for anything I can find out about my father George

B. Wheeler. He never talked about anything he did I'm searching

for stories and pictures. I'm not sure where he was but I know

he was in the 8th Airborne company. and served two tours in

Korea.

Keywords: 8th Airborne Company

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John Kurash wrote on April 16, 2013

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City and State: CARLISLE PA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am interested in hearing from or interviewing anyone who was
in any way associated with the Battle of Hill 1010. For those
who will read this and are unaware of this battle, it was part
of the Communist Spring Offensive, April 1951. Please let those
who may not know of this missive that I would like to find a
way to record their actions on this day. And if you were there,
I'd like to document this day in military history. Contact me

Keywords: Hill 1010, CPT James A. Herbert, CPL Robert W. Black, MAJ David
Teich

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Jack Shaw wrote on September 13, 2012

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City and State: PINELLAS PARK FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for a color image of the 8th Ranger
Company Flag for my father Wallace (Buck) Shaw.

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Keith Kline JR. wrote on February 18, 2012

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City and State: HUDSON ME

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information about my father, Keith
Edwin Kline Sr. He was 82nd Airborne, and served in
the Korean War. Any information will be helpful.
Thank you

Keywords: Airborne

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Ralph Pitts wrote on June 28, 2011

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City and State: LEBANON MO

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Keywords: Most notable was a battle in which my father rounded up the troops and fought their way back. Only 25 of 75 survived the battle. 

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Colin Botts wrote on June 13, 2011

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City and State: CYPRESS TX

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Comments: My father went to Ranger training and earnied is Ranger status and was then sent to Korea around Novemebr of 1950. I am looking for anyone who might have known him. He passed away in 1985 and his military records were destroyed in the 1970's fire in St. Louis. His name was Lyman Botts, but may have gone by Gene. He never spoke of his time in Korea and he was injured in February of 1951 and evacted to Japan. I would be interested in knowing more about his time in Korea. God Bless all who have served this great country.

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Virgil Hunt wrote on January 24, 2011

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City and State: HERRIN IL

Unit: 8TH ARMY RANGER COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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J. P. wrote on October 20, 2010

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My grandfather, First Sgt. Robert C. Ingram of Mississippi, was a member of the 8th Airborne Rangers. For a long time, he served as member/president of a group to keep up with the men who were retired from the Army, in particular, that Ranger unit. He also had an identical twin brother in the Army, Bill Ingram.
He passed away on Jan. 9, 2000. His wife was Pattye J. Ingram.

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Dianne Sincak wrote on August 30, 2010

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City and State: JOHNSTOWN PA

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Comments: My father would NEVER talk about his service with the Airbourne Rangers in the early 1950's. I know he was behind enemy lines and spent some time in Europe during his service. I am not certain what Units he served with but believe he was part of some elite group of Rangers. Anyone that could help me learn more about his time with the Rangers please contact me. I am SOOOOOO very proud of him and want to able to pass this along to his grandchildren.

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Ken Shaw SR. wrote on September 4, 2009

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City and State: CARSHALTON UK

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Edward (teddy) john McDonalds Military records were distroyed in a fire at the National personnel records in 1973.
Can anyone help me find details or family members.
Teddy was born in port huron in 1930 and had 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I am unable to get any further than this, would appreciate any advise or help.

Keywords: Edward (teddy) served in the 8th army airbourne division based in England 1945.

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Barnard Hickok wrote on August 3, 2009

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City and State: RICHMOND VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: He was listed as missing then presumed Dead. Could he still be alive and somewhere in the US or else where?

Keywords: He left to go on patrol and never returned in Korea

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James Summers wrote on March 23, 2009

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City and State: PERU IN

Unit: 8TH ARMY RANGER CO.KOREA 1950

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: hello,My name is James Summers and my late father is (ret) CSM JOHN A. SUMMERS and I would like to hear from anyone who had served with him durning his 28 years of service,he fought as a 17 year old marine On Okainawa,then later in Korea with the 8th Army Rangers under Lt.Ralph Puckett 1950,and then with the 173rd airbourne in Veitnam 1968-69,My father passed away 8-11-07 and was buried in Arlington,W.VA.He was by far,( In MY EYES ) as one of the greatest Combat soldier's that had ever served our Great Country.A true American "HERO" who served his country in three Wars.

Keywords: hill 205,commander LT.Ralph Puckett,,Okanawa,Japan,1944,,veitnam,1968-69 with the 173rd,airbourne.

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Jeff Warstler wrote on January 3, 2009

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City and State: SYRACUSE IN

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Jeff Warstler wrote on January 3, 2009

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City and State: SYRACUSE IN

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T. Woodruff wrote on November 12, 2008

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Comments: Im looking for Bernard Eural Woodruff. I think he was on the 8th Army Ranger company in Korean war. If you know him please email me at football5666@yahoo.com. He is my father and passed away 10 years ago so i would love info on his ranger career.

Keywords: Bernard Woodruff
Rank- Master Seargeant

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Charles Parker JR. wrote on May 25, 2008

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Unit: 585TH ENG CO

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information I could get on Phillip Hayes. All I know is he was in a ranger company during the korean war and was a POW

Keywords: POW during the korean war

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Terry Olson wrote on April 13, 2008

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Comments: looking for anyone who remembers my father...sgt harvey olson...

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Sophie Souza wrote on March 28, 2008

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Comments: Hello,
My oldest brother told me that my father was with 13th Rangers I know that he was in the Army and had parachuted and landed in a jeep broke all of his teeth and his ankles. (it was a night jump)
My father passed away Easter Sunday March 23,2008.
He was laid to rest in the Veterans cemetery in Exeter R.I.

My father had stories that he had told us of his time in the service and of people he had never forgotten.
My father had Dementia at the end of his life and was very distressed when he spoke of people he lost and was mourning from his time in the Military.
(I guess in his mind) he visited a fellow soliders grave all of the time and he cried for him. Although we knew full well that he hadn't gone anywhere that day. He had one story about having caught on fire in the foxhole I believe because he was so close to it due to the fact that it was bitterly cold. And an African American man putting him out with his coat and of course saving his life.
He had another story of someone that carried pepperoni in the jacket and when things were bad He would give my father some of it I think just to lighten things up and my father told us how upset he was when this man was killed in action. When my step mother passed away (he was lost without her) and the Dementia was in it's begginings he would visit a friend that owned a junk yard -autos. and they would sit around and talk, when lunch time came they would invite him in for lunch and he would decline and sit in his truck to eat pepperoni, crackers and cheese.
I so wish that I could remember the names of these people in these storied but unfortunatley I do not.
It would have been nice to tell the families of these people how he had never forgot them and how somwhere inside him he grieved them still.
My father also spent time in Germany.

I would like to hear from anyone that this sounds familiar to. And would cherish any stories of him anyone would care to share. Thank you. Sophie

Keywords: 13th Rangers

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James Kohlbecker wrote on October 22, 2007

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City and State: W.PALM BEACH FL

Unit: 8TH RANGER CO(8213ARMY UNIT)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would kind of like to hear from Army friends,from any Army Units 1945 to 1959.

Keywords: Transferred to 27th Inf Regt (Wolfhounds) when Unit was deactivated 1951 BFCommission.Usually called Jim K

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T.J. McArthur wrote on March 29, 2007

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City and State: DULUTH MN

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Comments: Corky was my grandpa and i just want to know what he was like in korea and the experiences people had with him. He just passed away and i would be very grateful to find out more about what he did

Keywords: Corky or harold peters

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S. Chaney wrote on June 22, 2006

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Comments: I'm looking for any imfortmation about my grandfather don chaney. He was an army ranger, and fought during the korean war. He was located in nebraska, colorado and passed away in oregon. If anyone has any info on how i could find more info. please contact me with your thoughts and/or opinions on sites I could go to to find his records for free. Thanks

Keywords: Korean war Don Chaney Dolores Battle

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Joyce Boelter wrote on March 27, 2006

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City and State: COON RAPIDS MN

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Keywords: I'm not sure of much just that he was a ranger, looking for someone who knew him. Any information would be apprecaited.

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Gayal Ellis wrote on January 18, 2006

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Unit: 3/4 ADA 82 AIRBORNE

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am searching for any information about my Father and the Great men he fought with in the Korean war. All I know is his unit: 8th Ranger Co. (Airborne)
He never told me about anything he went through, and I'm really missing him since he passed away in 1996.

Keywords: Korea Msgt. Gayal H Ellis 8th Ranger Co. Airborne

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Edmund Murphy JR. wrote on November 26, 2005

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City and State: KIRKLAND WA

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Comments: Looking for info on my father.... Jumped in Korea

Keywords: Porkchop Hill 82 airborne

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Guy Orsini wrote on September 12, 2005

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City and State: COLUMBUS OH

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Comments: While reading the book "To Fight With Interpity" about the U.S. Army Rangers I came across a passage about the 8th Army Ranger Company that mirrored many of my fathers stories about his time in Korea.

Passages about learning to do PLF's from the bed of a moving duece and a half and being attached to a Turkish Brigade. He recieved 3 Bronze Stars and 3 Purple Hearts, but he would never tell us about his combat experiences or what units he was assigned to.

His name was Guy Orsini jr.

If any body remembers a tall skinny Italian fellow from Ohio I would greatly appreciate the information.

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Tina Kasper wrote on June 5, 2005

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City and State: MISHAWAKA IN

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: HI,
I'm the grandaughter of a Korean War Vet named Alfred Kasper. I'd love any information I can get about him since he passed away when I was very young. Please e-mail me anytime if you have known him. Thanks

Keywords: Help, Information

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Mike Fizer wrote on April 19, 2005

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City and State: LEAWOOD KS

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Comments: I do not have much information and am looking any kind of infomation about his unit in Korea. SGT Leroy Fizer.

Keywords: Army Rangers in Korea, Silver Star, Delay action when Chinese intered the War.

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Ryan Paplaczyk wrote on March 12, 2005

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Unit: SWTG E CO

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Grandson of Stanely Paplaczyk, he passed away before I was able to mee him. Researched and understood he most likely served in this Company during Korea. Anyone have any information at all, please inform me. I may be slow to reply due to my schedule. Thank you.

Keywords: STOSCH???

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April Milam wrote on August 10, 2004

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City and State: TX

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Keywords: Iwould like to talk to some one who knew my grandfather. He was very special to me . I would like to learn more about him .

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Brian Boscia wrote on July 26, 2004

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City and State: PA

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Comments: i am trying to find info on my father he was in the 8th rangers ww2/korean, i was told he had 2 pirple hearts, 2 bronce stars and i was told he was the 2nd troop on a beach? i lost him when i was almost 2 and all i have of him is some pics and a bloody german flag he brought back with him! could use any info

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Janet Cox wrote on May 30, 2004

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Comments: MIA 12-31-50 SERVED WITH 8TH ARMY RANGER CO, RECON CO, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION

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Edward J. Regan wrote on December 20, 2003

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City and State: DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FL

Unit: 1ST INFANTRY DIV WW2

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I met MG Ballard in the Parking lot of a Siper Market in Defuniak Spgs, just wanted to keep in touch I have a picture of him, I think he was in the 8213 Rangers in Korea or the 24th Inf Div in Korea

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Normand Edwards wrote on September 22, 2003

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City and State: SLATER IA

Unit: 82ND AIRBORNE - 505TH AIR

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Bridgett Evans wrote on September 8, 2003

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City and State: TAMPA FL

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Comments: I am trying to find out inforation about my father Melvin L. Hoagland "Whitey". The only thing that I really know is that he was wounded in the shoulder and received a purple heart. I really never thought of asking him about his military life until it was to late. He passed away last year on September 13. I would really appreciate it if someone knew my father could tell me more. I would really love to be able to tell his grandson about his grandfather the hero. Thank you.

Keywords: Nickname was Whitey

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Douglas McMaster wrote on August 12, 2003

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Comments: I am looking for information concerning my father, Don McMaster of Cleveland, Ohio. He served from Jan 51 Jan 54. He was in Korea and was a Ranger but that is all the information I have. When he died the orbit said he was a POW but we have no knowledge of this. Army said records were destoryed in fire in St Louis. I was told that he had 1 or 2 purple hearts and a bronze or silver star. THANK YOU

Keywords: Ranger, POW, MP

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Vivian Simmons wrote on January 3, 2003

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Comments: My name is Vivian Cromer Simmons and I am looking to find a James A. Hannah that served with my father in Korea. They were the advance party arriving August 10, 1950 for the 8th Army Rangers serving under G3 Col. John H. McGee. My father has been looking for James for years. If anyone has any info on him it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Vivian C. Simmons

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Michael Moody wrote on October 27, 2002

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City and State: BURNET TX

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am looking the name of my father's unit in korean war. Have (8x10)pic of him there.Unit patch is visable. Patch looks like shape of a pepper.Background color is red,with a yellow boundary,with a yellow lighting bolt down the center.Also airborn and ranger tabs above.Anyone with info on the idenity of unit would be greatly appreciated. sincerely, Michael W. Moody
U.S.ARMY (1972-1977)

Keywords: mos:34745,wounded:4-23-51,pvt2 William b. Moody

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Glen Walker wrote on October 14, 2002

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City and State: OXFORD MI

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Comments: my father was with the 6th md tank batt. and attached to the 187 RCT. He was at the tunnel assisting with POW rescue. He is trying to find others that were there.

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Chris Ort wrote on June 3, 2002

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Comments: I am looking for information regarding the Rangers and the 24th Division in Korea. All that I have is my fathers uniform which has tha Rangers patch and the 24th Division patch attached.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Chris

Keywords: I am looking for information regarding the Rangers and the 24th Division in Korea. All that I have is my fathers uniform which has tha Rangers patch and the 24th Division patch attached.

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John Ritzen wrote on January 6, 2002

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City and State: EDEN PRAIRIE MN

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Comments: I am restoring a 1951 M38 jeep and would like to honor those who served in the Korean War, 8th Army G3/Rangers. What would be the accurate designation for the front and rear bumpers?

Most appreciative for any help.

Thanks, J.H. Ritzen

Keywords: Korean War, Eighth Army, G3, Rangers

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Ellen Ferrell-Clark wrote on December 30, 2001

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City and State: WHIGHAM GA

Unit: FATHER-ARMY VETERAN-KOREA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am a 42 year mother and wife, looking for any information on my father. He died when I was 4 and never was told anything except he was in the Korean
war in the Army. I would like any help I could get on locating information. If someone could direct me in the right place or had known my father.
Dossie Jusdon Ferrell
Cairo, GA 31728
wife Mildred Louise Ferrell
Again, I would be grateful for any info, would like to put a military bronze plaque on his grave and also was told he received the purple heart.
Would like to get information a soon as possible my son 17 soon to be 18 is considering going into the military and I would love to have something to give him concerning my father before he chooses a branch of service. His father, my husband was in the Navy.
I thank anyone for your concern and help.

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Kenny Tatum wrote on December 19, 2001

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Comments: I forgot, my dad was Paul R.Tatum, from Prattville Alabama, and was a plt sgt in the 25th

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Kenny Tatum wrote on December 19, 2001

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Comments: My father served with the 8th Army Ranger Co. in Korea. Lt Puckett, was his company commander. After the company was disbanded, he was assigned to K'co,27th IN,25th Div. He received his 2nd wound, and was sent home, It took him several months to recover his voice, since the round mess up his throat. He attended the Army Ranger school, He was assigned to the Ranger Dept when he retired from active duty in July '72. Between Korea and his retirement he served in Vietnam, Japan, Alaska, Ft Campbell, He attended OCS in 1961. Dad died 9 Sep 96

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Johnnie Dunn wrote on November 11, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 8th ranger,,origanal member

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Karl Goetz wrote on March 26, 2001

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City and State: ROSEVILLE MN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Dear Sir,

Three men were captured from (I believe) the 8th
Ranger unit. My father was one those three men.
His name is Gene Goetz. Another, named Frank
Levesy (sp) and the other I'm saddened to say I do
not know. They were a tough breed that escaped
their captors. I'm happy to say so or I wouldn't
be here! I'm looking to find more information
about/possibly meet/have a reunion for the other
two men that escaped with my father. Thank you in
advance.

Sincerely,
Karl Goetz

Keywords: Frank Levesy, Gene Goetz

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