Entry: 79850
Subject: CAMP HOVEY 3-32 IN 66-67
Mitch Mitchell wrote on August 2, 2011
City and State:
Unit: 3-32 IN 7TH ID
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was stationed at Camp Hovey 3-32 IN 7th ID 66-67. Looking for any others from same time period and unit.
Keywords: Camp Hovey
Entry: 79846
Subject: LOOKING FOR AIRMEN FROM KUNSAN AIR BASE
Bruce Storace wrote on August 2, 2011
City and State: WARREN MI
Unit: 354TH SECURITY POLICE/6175TH AIR POLICE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Trying to locate and contact the following guys from Kunsan AB that I went through TDY Training with at Osan AB and the DMZ for combat preparedness;
A1C T.J. Washington, Anthony Fusco, Michael L. Criner, Ronald Merritt, John Leto, Kenneth W. Hawkins, Juan B. Anavitate,
AMN Michael D. Drury, Milton Clyburn.
Contact me at bstorace2002@yahoo.com
Keywords: Kunsan AB, Osan AB, TDY Training, DMZ
Entry: 79812
Subject: 44TH ENGR BATTALION (CONST) 1961-1962
Carroll Williams wrote on July 31, 2011
City and State: TX
Unit: HQS CO, 44TH ENGR BAT - INCHON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Worked in Personnel at Hqs Company, 44th Engr Battalion (Const) Compound was located
near Inchon, about 20 miles South of Seoul, during 1961-62. PX and Hospital, movie,
Chapel, etc, was located about a mile away from compound at ASCOM City. Would like to
hear from anyone that was there at the time.
Keywords: Worked in Personnel in Hqs Company. Nick name Willy Personal friends, Kevin L.
Luchene, Robert Campeau, Delmar D. Law
Entry: 79795
Subject: KOREA 66=68 CO. C. 13TH ENG.
Steve Ashbaugh wrote on July 29, 2011
City and State: LOUISVILLE KY
Unit: CO C 13TH ENG. 7ID 1ST PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: anyone serving from dec 66- jan 68
worked on road to hill 754
built gp tent frames dmz, also large garage
Entry: 79725
Subject: 1971-1972 INCHON-ASCOME
John Garman SR. wrote on July 23, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: 49th trans,wolmido. 20th gen support,ascome
Entry: 79720
Subject: WHO SERVED WITH DAVID LEE WIGGS AT DMZ
Barbara Wiggs wrote on July 23, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: ADELANTO CA
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: DAVID SERVED AT THE DMZ 1966,1967,1968,69. WHO REMEMBERS HIM, HE WAS ONLY 17 GOING ON 18 WHEN HE WAS THERE? AGENT ORANG WAS SPRAYED,I FILED A CLAIM ON BEHALF OF DAVID.IF YOU WERE THERE YOU WERE EXPOSED TOO. THANKS. BARBARA
Keywords: 76 y 20 UNIT and SUPPLY CLER D.O.T. 1-38.04 STOCK CLERK,NDSM SS RIFLE
Entry: 79719
Subject: 38TH ARTY HAWK MISSILE BRIGADE 1968-1969
Roy Boyd wrote on July 23, 2011
City and State: KNOXVILLE TN
Unit: 7TH BATTALION(HAWK) 2ND ARTY 38TH BRIGADE
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I worked on missile launchers at all four batteries of the 38th Arty Hawk Brigade from April 1968 to February 1969. I currently have Type 2 diabetes and have just filed an Agent Orange claim with the VA. Has anyone had any success with their claims?
I know the missile sites were along the DMZ but do not know if these units qualify. I know there was no foliage growing around them when i served and you could see North Korea from the sites.
Keywords: Hawk Missile and Launcher repairman 7th Battalion(Hawk) 2nd Arty 38th ARTY HAWK BRIGADE
Entry: 79699
Subject: CO. C 702 MAINT BN.
Fred Dillard wrote on July 21, 2011
City and State: SNYDER TX
Unit: C CO. 702ND MAINT BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for guys that was there in 1968. I was the Sp5 that held the supply sgt. possition. Anyone out there? Man, I'm trying to remember names, but can't seem to. Someone jog my memory!
Keywords: 1967-1969,Sgt.Moony from Minnisota, buddy from Hawaii, full allert North Korea captures US sub, Calvary base, Smell of rice pattys in the summer and kemchi
Entry: 79695
Subject: JSA VETERAN DEATH
Larry Anderson wrote on July 21, 2011
City and State: SUN CITY AR
Unit: UNCSB-JSA '68-'69
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Hauser, Walter E.
Greece: July 2, 2011. Predeceased by his parents
Elizabeth and Walter Hauser. Survived by his wife, Kathy
(Verrone) Hauser; son, Chad Hauser; sister, Sandy
(John) Gaylord; step-son, Eric Eisenhauer;
grandchildren, Alexandra, Jeffery and Miranda; great-
grandson, Bobby; also survived by many lifelong
friends. Walter was a retired City of Rochester
Firefighter and was a former Fireman of the Year
recipient. He was also an Army Veteran, serving as an
MP. Walter's family would like to thank the City of
Rochester Fire Department for taking care of one of
their own
Keywords: I served with Walt in the JSA 68-69. Walt was a
firefighter and in 1981 was injured while rescuing his
fellow firefighters. He death was due to his injuries
sustained in 1981. He will be missed!
Entry: 79579
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE THAT WAS IN C COMPANY OF 702ND MAINTENCE BATTALION
Glenda Berry wrote on July 9, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: TX
Unit: C COMPANY 702ND MAINTENCE BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone that was in C Company 702nd Maintence Battalion between 1968-
1969 in Korea and need to know the Camp name you were at and what other Battalions
were there....My dad was with this unit between this time and was diagnosed with Non-
Hodgkin's-Lymphoma and Parkison disease and we know it is connected with Agent
Orange...he passed away in 2001 with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and my mom got nothing
from VA cause they are saying he didnt get it from A.O. and we know he did....now we
are having to fight with them and find prove or someone that was there at the
sametime he was with this unit...his name is Lester D. Boettcher he was a SP5 and in
the shop...he probably always had a cigar in his hand or mouth....we have a book that
was made in 1967-1968 that he is in but VA will not take that...we also need to know
what units was connected with 702nd Maintence Battalion...if anyone can send me a
letter stating any info bout this unit I would appreciate it....send it to my e-mail
indianbrat64@yahoo.com also looking for any of the follow gentlemen that are in a
book that signed it SP5 Dillard that was with him..or SP4 Bettinger this was there
this is there rank at the time...PVT Day that was there, SP4 Sheff or a SP4
G.Majette...if any of you or your family members have any info or remember my dad can
you please e-mail me at indianbrat64@yahoo.com
Keywords:
Entry: 79578
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN C COMPANY 702ND BATTALION
Glenda Berry wrote on July 9, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: TX
Unit: C COMPANY 702ND MAINTENCE BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone that was in C Company 702nd Maintence Battalion between 1968-1969 in Korea and need to know the Camp you were at and what other Battalions were there....My dad was with this unit between this time and was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's-Lymphoma and Parkison disease and we know it is connected with Agent Orange...he passed away in 2001 with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and my mom got nothing from VA cause they are saying he didnt get it from A.O. and we know he did....now we are having to fight with them and find prove or someone that was there at the sametime he was with this unit...his name is Lester D. Boettcher he was a SP 5 and in the shop...he probably always had a cigar in his hand or mouth....we have a book that was made in 1967-1968 that he is in but VA will not take that...we also need to know what units was connected with 702nd Maintence Battalion...if anyone can send me a letter stating any info bout this unit I would appreciate it....send it to my e-mail indianbrat64@yahoo.com
Keywords: Members of this unit..
Entry: 79516
Subject: LOOKING FOR JERRY M FERGUSON
Raymond Taylor wrote on July 4, 2011
City and State: CABOT AR
Unit: 44TH ENGINEERS FORT BEAVERS 1968
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for Jerry M. Ferguson-Atlanta Ga. ,Willie O Gillintie-Memphis Tenn, Alan Munson, Paul Anderson, George Maken, Sgt McQuillen have found the other guys.
Would like to find all the Guys that was stationed at Fort Beavers, Korea in 1968.
Please Call if you know or you are one of these guys
501-920-8325 or Email MBTSMOM@aol.com
Raymond Taylor
Keywords:
Entry: 79507
Subject: CAMP KAISER 7TH INFANTRY 1967-69 - RED EYE PLT
Gordon Hennefer wrote on July 3, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: SANTA CLARA CA
Unit: RED EYE PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I'm still around if anybody remembers me and see's this. I'm the one who was always in the village, while everyone else was sitting on their bunks reading there dear john letters and throwing darts at their former girlfriends pictures.
~Gordon
Keywords: They called me matt helm, other platoon members are odie, cluff, bernarchets, colbert, cardone, and others. I may have spelled some of the names wrong.
Entry: 79500
Subject: DMZ VETERANS HAT
John Mayer wrote on July 2, 2011
City and State: LAS VEGAS NV
Unit: B 1/23 2ND DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I have a "Korean DMZ Veterans" Hat. You can see a picture of it at www.militarysnafu.com
This hat was made to honor all the forgotton DMZ veterans and those cold winters on the Z. John
Keywords: DMZ Veterans Hat
Entry: 79486
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOE PINE 503RD MP DET.
Tom (Mac) McCree wrote on July 1, 2011
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: 503RD MP DETACHMENT (INCHION, KOREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for my old CO at the 503rd MP deatachment in Inchion, Korea. There 1968/69. I was an MP, promoted to PMI by Lt Joe Pine. I have Diabetes 2, I believe from agent orange. I traveled to DMZ on investigations. I was asigned to the 7th CID in Inchion. If you any information please contact me. Thanks
Keywords: Nickname was Mac. The other PMI Investigator with was named Steve.
Entry: 79485
Subject:
John Foreman wrote on July 1, 2011
City and State: COLUMBUS OH
Unit: 38TH HEAD QUARTERS BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Imjin Scout DMZ 1969-1970
Keywords:
Entry: 79457
Subject: 2/32 INF 1969-1970 HHC
Bill Sewell wrote on June 28, 2011
City and State: JAMESTOWN TN
Unit: HHC 2/32 INF
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: DMZ Camp Matta, 1969/1970
Entry: 79444
Subject: DMZ POLICE 1ST CAV
Frank Deutsch wrote on June 27, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: BROOKVILLE
Unit: 1ST. CAV DMZ POLICE
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 79428
Subject: LOOKING FOR A SP/4 CARTER 61-63
Mamerto Perez wrote on June 26, 2011
City and State: COLLEGE STATION TX
Unit: FORMER UNIT/ 142TH QM BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for a Sp/4 Carter that was station in 70th trns probably from August 61 to Jan 63. He used to work part time from in the local theater and had a girl from the name of Mona
Keywords:
Entry: 79426
Subject: AO USED ON AF BASES?
Bruce Storace wrote on June 25, 2011
City and State: WARREN MI
Unit: 354TH SPS KUNSAN AB
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for guys (air force) who remember going to the DMZ for weapons training or who remember the air force staying in the base/camp transient quarters for a week at a time. Also looking for information about the use of AO or other herbicides used on USAF bases. I have reports already about Suwon and Palgongsan. Interested/need to confirm use at Osan, Kimpo, Kunsan, Taegu and Kuwonju etc.
Keywords: AO and related herbicides used/sprayed,Combat Preparedness Training, DMZ, USAF, Bases
Entry: 79402
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES THAT SERVED IN THE 4.2
Lawrence Arguilez wrote on June 23, 2011
City and State: EL CENTRO CA
Unit: 1ST BN 9TH INF 2ND DIV. KOREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Want follow-up of those that served with me and need times and places of incidents.. Pueblo crew release etc.
Keywords: Looking for those that served in 1st/9th,Korea in 4.2" platoon '67-69 Or Medical Platoon; Especially: Waltzer, Hoskings "Pops", Pelky,Loera, Ssg.Collins,"Doc" M.Brownstien,Ssg. Furmankiewicz, Codney, etc.. Or anyone that knows their where abouts... Send me e-mail.
Entry: 79373
Subject: NAKTA HILL SITE 68-69
Gary Blauvelt wrote on June 21, 2011
City and State: BROOKSVILLE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone that spent time at the US ARMY/MARINE site called NAKTA. Pictures
and all comments welcome, Members of the US Marine attachment that was there 68/69 and
Army persons there anytime, Especially 68/69.
What do you remember and what can you tell me, memory not so good anymore..
Keywords: Remote NAKTA SITE, ROK Marines and US Marine Advisory group
Entry: 79352
Subject: LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO SERVED WITH MICHAEL D. MORRILL
Julie Morrill-Thompson wrote on June 18, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for anybody that served with my dad Michael
D. Morrill from May 1965 - May 1966.He was stationed at
Camp Kaiser Korea. He passed a couple years ago and
before he died had told me something about his stay there
in Korea. My mane is Julie Morrill Thompson. My E-mail is
jjuliem510@yahoo.com. I hope to hear from anybody who
served with him and remembers this time in Korea.
Keywords: Co A 1st Bn (m) 17th inf. APO us forces 96206
Entry: 79339
Subject: 2ND MP APPROVED FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE
Will Pleasants JR. wrote on June 17, 2011
City and State: NC
Unit: 2ND MP COMPANY 67-68
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Comments: The Department of Veteran Affairs, C and P Service, has determined that the 2nd Military Police Company of the 2nd Infantry Division should be added to the list of units that operated at or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) between April 1968 and July 1969. DoD has acknowledged that tactical herbicides, such as Agent Orange, were used along the DMZ during that time frame. Although DoD information served to establish the initial list, research conducted by JSRRC (Army and Joint Services Records Research Center) and C and P Service continues to periodically add units to the list. M21-1MR contains the list and is updated as units are added. A proposed regulation has been published in the Federal Register that would create a presumption of tactical herbicide exposure for Veterans who served in one of these units during the time frame of herbicide use.
The 2nd Military Police Company of the 2nd Infantry Division should be added to the list because an official history of that unit, dated February 10, 1969, shows that the unit, "Maintained control of traffic and Korean Nationals crossing Freedom and Libby Bridges." A map of the Korean DMZ shows that Freedom Bridge is approximately one mile from the DMZ. This places the unit near the DMZ and indicates that its members likely responded to incidents occurring even closer to the DMZ.
Keywords: 2nd MP Company, Agent Orange, Military Police, AO, North Camp Custer, 2nd Military Police Company
Entry: 79334
Subject: B CO, 304 SIG, 1967-1968
Betty Maeng wrote on June 17, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone who may remember Kenny P. LeMir (sp?).
Keywords: Youn San, 304 Sig, B Company
Entry: 79295
Subject: CAMP COLBERN 1968-1969
Masha Van der Heijde wrote on June 13, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, we're looking for people who served with my husband's
father in camp colbern in 1968-1969.
Keywords: Camp colbern south Korea glen sergeant looking 1969 1968
Entry: 79273
Subject: I WAS IN A BTRY 6/80TH 68-69
Larry Miller SR. wrote on June 11, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: NY
Unit: 6/80TH ARTY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 79242
Subject: MEDICAL PROBLEM DIZZY GOES THEN COMES BACK
Joe Cropper wrote on June 8, 2011
City and State: WEST PLAINS MO
Unit: ATTACHED 3RD/32/7TH DIV. ATTACHED 2ND DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: having problems with dizzy spells. Anyone found out what is causing them please contact me . I have type 2 diabetes,neuropathy and heart trouble also (T.B.I. from tank round but that was 1969). This started about 5 years ago and has gotten worse.
Keywords: DMZ Patrols
Entry: 79168
Subject: 226TH SIGNAL SERVICE CO 64-65
David Kowalsky wrote on June 2, 2011
City and State: HOLLY MI
Unit: 226 SIGNAL CO, RADIO SECTION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was stationed at Camp Page, 226 Signal, Radioi section, from Feb. 1964 until March of 1965. I have been looking for some men I served with, Francis Burk, Sam Long, Charlie Mixon, Ron Nelson, Larry Jones, Bob and Jim Pitt I would love to hear from anyone in my section or anyone who knows the whereabouts of my friends.
Keywords: Camp Page, 226 Signal, Radio section 1964-65
Entry: 79144
Subject: DMZ VETERANS
John Mayer wrote on May 31, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: For all you DMZ Veterans I have a ball cap that says "Korean DMZ Veteran" you can see it at www.militarysnafu.com
I had this cap made to honor all us forgotten DMZ Veterans. John
Keywords: 1/23 Inf DMZ 70-71
Entry: 79131
Subject: 7TH INF DIV 6TH BN 80 ARTY
Cleo Hardy wrote on May 31, 2011
City and State: ROCKPORT TX
Unit: 7TH INF DIV 6TH BN 80 ARTY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was in the 7th Inf Div 6th Bn 80 Arty at Camp Knox '65/'66. I was in Company C on the 155 tow, would like to hear form some of the others that were there
Keywords: Camp Knox, 7th Inf Div, Company C, 155,
Entry: 79130
Subject: MEDIC DOC MCKEITHEN
James E. McKeithen SR. wrote on May 31, 2011
City and State: LUCEDALE MS
Unit: 1ST 23RD 2ND 38
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: served 12 months on dmz am 100% dav agent orange related i worked patrols in dmz guardpost and lastly recon group anyone remember me please contact i served with another medic named donald ledford any info on him appreciated
Keywords: recon unit medical evacuation
Entry: 79113
Subject: 1ST LT. RICHARD MORGAN JOHNSON - B COMPANY 38TH INFANTRY - KIA JULY 10 1968
Mike Johnson wrote on May 30, 2011
City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL
Unit: CO B 2ND BN 38TH INF
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for information on the circumstances of the death of my older brother, 1st Lt Richard Morgan Johnson, Jr CO B 2nd BN 38th Inf, on July 10, 1968 along the DMZ.
I would like to be put in contact with those who knew him.
Sincerely, J. Michael Johnson RADM (Ret) USN 2970 St. Johns Ave. #11A Jacksonville, FL 32205
Keywords: 1st Lt Richard Morgan Johnson, Jr CO B 2nd BN 38th Inf
killed on DMZ July 10th, 1968
Entry: 79056
Subject: TOXIC CHEMICALS DUMPING INVESTIGATION
Ted Barker wrote on May 27, 2011
City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Folks, Over the past two weeks, decades old allegations of toxic dumping and widespread use of defoliants to include Agent Orange have come to the surface with the Korea media giants.
Hal and I have been interviewed about our networking of vets on this issue. Google Agent Orange in Korea for your reference.
Links to stories today:
Korean civilian worker dug deep trench where chemicals buried, 1972
http://tinyurl.com/3jtcq3q
May 27/28 Korean officials test water Camp Carroll and Korean boys had witnessed huge trench and late night burial of chemical drums:
http://tinyurl.com/3fcvgmj
Keywords: Camp Carroll, Toxic Chemicals possible Agent Orange
Entry: 79011
Subject: I WAS IN KOREA IN 1965 TO 1966 AND WE BUILT BUNKERS AND THE DMZ
Roger Hagwood SR. wrote on May 24, 2011
City and State: FIELDALE VA
Unit: 196 LIGHT INFRANTRY IN VIETNAM LATE 1966.
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments:
Keywords: I was with the First Cav.That later became the 2nd Infrantry Division.
Entry: 78974
Subject: A CO.51ST.SIG. BN. RADIO PLT. 62 TO 63
Bruce Thompson wrote on May 21, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: BENSALEM PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Worked NCS. on Albany on I Corps Command Net 1 and 51 st.
Sig. Bn. Net. On Hill 651 was Really for both Nets. Site
Chief was Sgt. Rybicky, not sure of that spelling, From B
Co. 51 st. Sig.Bn. Has anybody been to the two sites
then?
Keywords: A Co. TDY to Hill 651 and Albany sites
Entry: 78969
Subject: FIRST CALVERY IN DMZ 1965
Dennis Dix SR. wrote on May 21, 2011
City and State: JAX FL
Unit: CO C 1/8 CALV- 1ST CALVERY DIV---- CO C 2/23 2ND I
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: This is the answer to David Dennis about CO C 2/23 that went thru Hell. I arrived in the DMZ in May of 65 and was assigned to Co C 1/8 Calvery. First Calvery Div. My first day I discoverd the hidden war. I shipped over on a troop carrier that also was transporting the First Marine Div going to Viet Nam. The Commies was pushing on two fronts. Openly in VietNam and Hit and Run warfare in the Korean DMZ.At that time I found out that we were getting hazadous duty pay. Two Months later we were told that that we were going to change Divisions. From 1st Calv to 2nd Inf. Div, but we was going to stay on the DmZ, and just let the new Air Calv in Ft. Benning wear the 1st Calv. patch in VietNam. They made a movie about the First Air Calv, but they never told where the First Calv. came from. I was told that the higher ups wanted to let the First Calv.go to Viet Nam to win the Colors back that they lost in the open conflict in the early 50's. So now I am in Co C 2/23 2nd ID. My first day that I got to C company we had to race out to a firefight with one North Korean wounded and captured, and we trailed blood to the center tape. My last day. 11 Months and 29 days later on my way back to Florida crossing Freedom Bridge I heard the POL dump at Co A explode. The defector Charles Jenkins was from C 1/8 Calv. To sum it up. The guys that were there know this saying."I hope that I go to Heaven because I've spent my time in Hell".
Keywords: Hunter-Killer Patols,JOE,OP Dessart,2inch tape for middle line. Loud speakers, land mines, Monsoon rains. Freedom Bridge, Chang Peree. U S S Breckenridge.
Entry: 78935
Subject: DMZ 1969 TO 1970 CAMP GREAVES, KOREA
David Dennis wrote on May 17, 2011
City and State: EL MIRAGE AZ
Unit: CO. C, 2ND BN (M) 23 INFANTRY CAMP GREAVES
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Any one that was in company C 2nd Bn. 23 Infantry.
We all went thru hell, and no one knows about it but
our brothers that went thru the same hell. Can't get
nothing from Army, we were the best at what ever we did. My wounds are deep, and my heart is heavy. There's No Wall for us you served in the Zone, there's
nothing other than our feelings and our love for our
brothers who served with us.
David Dennis
texasdog00@gmail.com
Keywords: Patroling Zone, on the fence, living in hell
Entry: 78927
Subject: DMZ SERVICE 69-70 A CO 3/23/2ND INF
Tom Caton wrote on May 15, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: welcome home dont give up you can get your bennifits
Keywords:
Entry: 78908
Subject:
John Deruggiero wrote on May 14, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: AVOCA NY
Unit: B,CO.2ND BATAL.9TN INF BRIGADE
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: FIRST ENEMY ACTION ON SO. SIDE OF 38TH SENCE 1952 RECIVED INJUREY DURING ACTION,HEAD 2 US GI,S INJURIED,10 MINETS TO MIDNIGHT LARGE EXPLOSION ON DMZ 12;30 am ,can not vaafiey through fed,s plese help. one shote fired in pitch black at 2 n.koreanson the run ,a miss scattered returened fire no location,/PS I SAVED A ANOTHERS LIFE THAT NIGHT
8/68 about 6us ambushed on no. side of libby bridge 5 killed. Same location 2N.KOREAN SLOPES KILLED.ABOUT9/69. revenge
Keywords: NICK NAME DJ ON LOCATION AMBUSHED BY N.KOREANS 2 SO.KOREANS KILLED 5-8/68
Entry: 78902
Subject: DAUGHTER OF A VETERAN
Lynn Yahm wrote on May 13, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: According to the veteran administration nothing happened in Korea during the dates noted along the DMZ. Not one day of combat nor did anyone see combat.
Denied some VA benefits because of it. I want to know why would anyone be less of a veteran just because they were state side or didn't see combat. You serve your country; they tell you where you are going to be stationed or deployed, so why would you be penalized from benefits?
Why is this time in Korea not counted as combat, you were still patrolling the DMZ, there was still a threat; otherwise why would you be there?
I am trying to gain some understanding as to why my father who was proud to serve his country, saw somethings patrolling the DMZ he would like to forget, not deserving of all the benefits that a veteran is and should be entitled to.
If I am overstepping here, I will apologize. But my dad is my hero and he is going through a tough time right now. He just lost my mom last Sept, they were together since they were 15 yrs. old. He is ill and in need of some assistance in the future. Yet, he is being denied. If anyone can help me to understand this, I would appreciate. Lastly, I would like to thank all of the individuals who have and continue to serve our country, it takes a special person to be able to put others before him or herself. God Bless You All!!
Thank you.
A Veteran's daughter
Keywords: Korea DMZ 1960-1963 10 cavalry Names: PFC Hicks, Cooks and Jenkins Sgt. Torres
My dad Ken Hammerstedt Sr.
Memories: Photo of him wearing a uniform shirt that said Wilson on it.
Entry: 78889
Subject: THE WORST DETAIL
Mario Pacella SR. wrote on May 12, 2011
City and State: BLASDELL NY
Unit: CO. A 2/23RD INFANTRY 2ND DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: It was the first week of June, 1968 and the 2/23rd Infantry had recently started its southern rotation after a long four months on the DMZ. To our surprise the first platoon of Company A was immediately assigned to Tent City to guard Freedom Bridge for two weeks. After spending our first night on position guarding the bridge, we returned to a hearty breakfast of fresh eggs, bacon and toast. Then Troy Banks, Rick Rohtan, I and another laid our selves down to enjoy our after breakfast smoke and the hot morning sun.
That soon came to an end when a young buck sergeant came over to us and said he had a job for us four men to do and to just follow him. We arose to our feet and followed him as he led us to our destination, the latrines. Then he broke the news to us and said our detail was to pull the half drums full of human feces out and drag them some 50 meters off to the side and pour diesel fuel into the drums and lit them up and let them burn. We looked at each other and just shook our heads and dcided to split up into two man teams.
With those orders we maneuvered behind the latrines and lifted the hinged rear access doors and began pulling the half drums out. The stench coming out of the drums was unbearable. As we struggled draggging the drums filled with human feces towards the burn location we started gagging from the smell but continued until I finally said, "I have had enough of this shit and I am going to get my gas mask". Immediately I made a quick dash towards the tent with three men in hot pursuit. Still gasping for fresh air we made it to our duffel bags and retrieved our gas masks. With our gas masks on we came out of the tent and headed towards the drums while the rest of the platoon had their fun with their taunts and laughter from seeing us with our gas masks on.
Once we reached the drums, we poured diesel fuel into the drums and tossed lit newspaper into each drum. Soon the flames shot up high in the sky followed by a blanket of black smoke that permeated the whole area with the stench and odor of burning diesel fuel, human feces and urine. The rest of the platoon was no longer laughing but running to distance themselves upwind. Now if you thought Kitchen Police or cleaning out a grease trap was bad, that was nothing compared to being assigned to a shit burning detail. Definitely, the worst detail in the Army. Any and all Comments Welcomed, Mario Pacella 2/23rd Infantry
Keywords: Freedom Bridge, Tent City, DMZ, Co.A 2/23 Infantry
Entry: 78860
Subject: 11TH ENGR BN (C) COMPANY C
Charles Dimon wrote on May 9, 2011
City and State: YORK HAVEN PA
Unit: COMPANY C 11TH ENGR BN (C)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Camp Essayons, Jan 1962 - Jan 1963 MOS 050.0 radio operator and jeep driver for company commander. Company "A" was located next to company "C". Hq company and company "B" was located at Camp Stanley.
Remember spending much of the time in the field on alerts, and was there during the cuban missile crisis. Also served on the ADM team for a couple of months, which i liked doing.
Our company built roads and bridges, many of which were ox-cart paths when we arrived there.
Keywords:
Entry: 78847
Subject: FORMER ARMY MEDIC CAMP NABORS '69-70
Paul Langlois wrote on May 7, 2011
City and State: DICKINSON TX
Unit: 560 MED AMB CO.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Frenchy
Entry: 78825
Subject: LOOKING FOR FORT BEAVERS 44TH ENG 68
Raymond Taylor wrote on May 5, 2011
City and State: CABOT AR
Unit: 44 ENGINEERS
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Still looking for McQuillen, Willie O Gillintine,Alan Munson, Jerry Ferguson, George Maken, and Paul Anderson
I was stationed with these men, 1968 Fort Beavers.
Have found 19 out of the 25 that was with me.
still need to find these 6. I have Non Hodgkins Lythomphia, Agent Orange.
If you know these guys,Or this is you please call 501-920-8325 or Email. Raymond Taylor
Keywords: Fort Beavers, 1968 , 44th engineers
Entry: 78823
Subject: CAMP ST BARBARA 1962- 1963 76TH FAB
Harold (Pete) Peters JR. wrote on May 4, 2011
City and State: POCOLA OK
Unit: SVC BTRY 2ND HOW BN 76TH FIELD ARTY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 1962 i served in svc btry 2nd how bn 76th field arty i was tdy to vietiem around august
not sure 1962 and was back at svc btry 2nd how bn 76th field arty around apr may or
june of 63 if anyone remembers me please E-mail
Keywords: my nickname was pete
Entry: 78822
Subject: CAMP ST BARBARA 1962- 1963 76TH ARTILLERY
Harold (Pete) Peters JR. wrote on May 4, 2011
City and State: POCOLA OK
Unit: SVC BTRY 2ND HOW BN 76TH FIELD ARTY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 1962 i served in svc btry 2nd how bn 76th field arty i was tdy to vietiem around august
not sure 1962 and was back at svc btry 2nd how bn 76th field arty around apr may or
june of 63 if anyone remembers me please E-mail
Keywords: my nickname was pete
Entry: 78813
Subject: FIRST ASSIGNMENT IN AIR FORCE 7APS
Michael Monti wrote on May 3, 2011
City and State: APO AP
Unit: DET 14, 7APS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Was at Det 14, 7 APS in Kimpo for about a year (1961/62) and then went to HQS 7APS at Tachikawa AB, Japan until 1964. Great first assignments! And now, 50 years later, I'm back working in Korea at Camp Carroll by Daegu and believe me it's one hellva change! Korea has JUMPED forward like no other country in the world! Truly amazing!
Keywords: First Assignment
Entry: 78663
Subject: LOOKING FOR TROUP BUDDIES
Shelby Lewis JR. wrote on April 22, 2011
City and State: ROBERTSDALE AL
Unit: A TROUP 9TH CALV 1ST RECON COMP C.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served with a bunch of good brave men and would love to hear from anyone that served from that time with me. If there are anyone still left from that time please take a moment to message me. It would truely mean alot to me. Thank you.
Keywords: Nickname- BIG LOU, Unit- A Troup 9th Calv 1st Recon company C. Camp located just across M GIM River - out from Villiage named Shane Puree just across Liberty Bridge, served from 2/11/61 til 5/1962. Tank Driver- M41A1 Tank Pull OP, Stake out and patrol 38 parrell.
Entry: 78658
Subject: WEATHER
David Tonking SR. wrote on April 22, 2011
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City and State: BRONXVILLE NY
Unit: 226 SIGNAL CO
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 1960-1961 the coldest place i was ever in and the warmest place i was ever in.
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