Entry: 38548
Subject: PUEBLO
Barry Ross wrote on November 21, 2003
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City and State: SELLERSBURG IN
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Entry: 38427
Subject: ...FLEET FLASH NETWORK:7THFLEET FLAGSHIP COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET
Jose Arguello wrote on November 16, 2003
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Entry: 37334
Subject: PARTICIPATION OF USS RANGER
Robert Laughlin wrote on October 3, 2003
City and State: OMAHA NE
Unit: USS RANGER
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am an attorney who specializes in VA disability law. I am assisting a Navy veteran who served on the USS Ranger (aircraft carrier). I am looking for information which reflects the Ranger's response to the seizing of the USS Pueblo and it's proximity in the months there after. Any information you can provide would be extremely helpful. Very nice site I might add.
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Entry: 37206
Subject: USS PUEBLO AND BONESTEEL
Frank M. Tims wrote on September 28, 2003
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Comments: Working on a book on the "Cold War." I was in Korea 1967-69, I remember the Blue House raid, and how things buttoned up afterwards. It was a cold night, and flareships over Seoul. Lots more after that. I met General Bonesteel as well as General Mike Michaelis. A major challenge at the time was keeping the South Koreans from launching a war in response to North Korean provocations. I am looking for insights, leads, and documentation on decisions just after the Blue House raid and USS Pueblo capture. The excuse of "no conventionally armed aircraft available" has always sounded like crap, you always have conventionally armed aircraft. Please e-mail me if you have knowledge of these events and can shed light on the decisions at UNC/USFK/EUSAK during that time.
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Entry: 34898
Subject: SURGICAL AIR STRIKE???
Chris T. wrote on June 16, 2003
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Comments: I have read an expert account that the intelligence the North Koreans gained by the capture of the USS Pueblo seriously depleted the upper hand we had. With a signficant Air Force presence in not only South Korea but also within the entire Pacific Rim, coupled with the Air Superiority we undoubtebly would have displayed versus the North Korean Air Force, could a surgical air strike on the USS Pueblo during North Korean captivity (after US personnel was evacuated, of course)have been feasible? Although high risk, that option certainly would have been cost effective and would have helped preserve national security much better during the years immdediately after. If any pilot could have carried out the deed, it would have been a US pilot. This option also would have prevented the USS Pueblo's capture fueling the North Korean propaganda machine, not to mention the insult we should feel by the vessel now serving as a North Korean tourist attraction. I would love to hear comments from Military personnel on this.
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Entry: 34391
Subject: JSA '67-'69/ESCORTED CMD BUCHER
R. P. wrote on May 25, 2003
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City and State: AR
Unit: JSA-MP/ESCORT-UNITED NATIONS COMMAND, MILITARY SUP
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: By the Army Veteran's Wife: My husband does not use the computer and is reserve regarding his military years. Today, being Memorial Day weekend we had a most intersting conversation regarding his deployment to Korea (1967-1969)the Vietnam Era and the historical Pueblo Incident. My husband was 18 when he went to Korea and 21 when he returned. Just a few weeks before he was to come home the North Koreans reached an agreement to release the Pueblo Crew. My husband, working in escort, on that cold day of release, was sent to the waiting area just on the south side of the "Bridege of No Return". After CMD Bucher crossed the bridge to the south and freedom, he was taken to the area where the escort service was waiting. CMD Bucher was placed in the car my husband was driving, accompanied by 2 officers and was driven by my husband to a safe and secure location. Even though it does not get the reconigition it should, I am so proud of the Army and especially my husband for being a part of this great historical event. God Bless the Pueblo Crew and their Commander and our Men who brought them home. Maybe someday the Pueblo Crew will get the reconigition they deserve. Anyone else out there who may have shared this historical event or was in Korea '67-'69 feel free to contact me, because I really want to know more.
A Proud Soldier's Wife
P.S. My husband is 55 now, how time has passed.
Keywords: Served with JSA-MP/Escort w/United Nations Command, Military Support Group under SGT Bullock, Operations Officer
Entry: 34345
Subject: WOUNDED KOREAN VET
Steve Grace wrote on May 23, 2003
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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: My life wsa saved by the Pueblo capture. I was to be sent to Viet Nam but was redirected to Korea to help reinforce. I was an instant NCO from Ft. Benning, ranger school infantry. I lead the last MDL patrol at that time for Co b, 2nd/31Bn Aaril 18, 1968. Lead a Hunter/Killer patrol into DMZ on Sunday, April 21. We were attacted at MDL marker 241, I believe. I had one killed and two wounded during the fight. Our entire company ended up on line. Estimate NK dead at 15. I lived with a purple heart, but do belive that I would not have lived if I had been sent to Viet Nam. The man who was killed, took the bullets meant for me and I did not even know his name. I was in country 8 days at the time.
Keywords: DMZ firefight on 21 Apr, 1968
Entry: 33155
Subject: REMEMBERING THE PUEBLO
Richard Doty wrote on March 29, 2003
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Unit: 12TH SPECIAL OPS SQ
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Comments: I was assigned to the 12th Special Ops Sq when the Pueblo was captured. I was a Combat Controller at the time. We set up two com/relay stations for use by special forces (SEAL Team/RO-2) and (CIA/Pouch-CObra). Stayed in place for five months.
Keywords: Pueblo Incident
Entry: 33040
Subject: THANKS GENTLEMEN
Blake Ball wrote on March 24, 2003
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Comments: I am doing a report on the USS Pueblo for my high school US History class. I have become intrigued by the story of the Pueblo and the Liberty. I will never know what those men experienced in those long 11 months. I believe these men should be honored as true heroes, along with the crew of the Liberty.
God Bless the USA and the crew of the Pueblo
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Entry: 31020
Subject: SCHOOL PROJECT
Jasmine Enanoria wrote on January 7, 2003
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Comments: I think that the Pueblo Incident was interesting. I'm doing a report at school about the pueblo incident.
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Entry: 29413
Subject: SHIPMATE SALUTES SHIPMATES
Cant Say wrote on November 10, 2002
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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Having read up on the USS Pueblo and being nauseated at the thought that my country abandoned these people, I would like to salute the crew of the USS Pueblo. I'd also like to say it's high time we got the Pueblo back.
Keywords: Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class
Entry: 28154
Subject: I REMEMBER A CO 2ND BN 38IR 67-68
David Setliff wrote on September 9, 2002
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City and State: COOL RIDGE WV
Unit: A CO 2NDBN 38 INF 2ND INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: i was a scout on the dmz in 1967 and 1968 i was in korea when the uss pueblo was captured we were paid combat pay when we were on the dmz 1967 1968, david d setliff
Keywords: op dork and op maze on the 38th parraell korea
Entry: 24403
Subject: I WON'T FORGET THAT NIGHT
Thomas Ridenour wrote on March 30, 2002
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City and State: NAALEHU HI
Unit: 7TH 17TH ARTY IMJIN SCOUT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Living in Hawaii and just found this site. I haven't had a real good opportunity to think back on the seizure of the Pueblo and how it affected me. I had 14 days left and I wasn't supposed to go on patrol again. I was doing what we were all doing "clearing"....walking around with a clipboard, looking important with a blank piece of paper that meant nothing. Then I heard about the Pueblo and I was scared that I would be extended and the whole place would blow up and I was only 14 days from going home. Just a month earlier we had had a friendly fire incident where a PFC was shot in the head in a hole next to me, so I was ready to get the hell out of Korea. I've always felt that the officers and crew of the Pueblo were treated like dog doodoo by both the North Koreans and the American gov't. This is a great opportunity for the crew and officers of the Pueblo, if they are reading these to hear me loud and clear....I salute you!! Aloha
Keywords: 1967-1968 Imjin Scout
Pamcoji??? Korea
Entry: 23153
Subject: REMEMBERING THE PUEBLO
Gerald Boyer wrote on February 14, 2002
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City and State: READING PA
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I WAS IN THE NAVY ABOARD SHIP HOMEPORTED IN SAN DIEGO. THE PUEBLO HAD BEEN TIED UP ACORSS THE PIER FROM US. WHEN SHE WAS SEIZED WE ABOARD SHIP WERE GETTING READY TO GET UNDER WAY AND GET HER BACK. WE NEVER GOT THAT CALL.DESTROYER SQAUD.5 AND THE SEVENTH FLEET IN GENERAL WERE ANGRY WITH THE LACK OF RESPONSE AT THE TIME.........THE OFFICERS AND CREW WERE HEROS. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY. GOD BLESS THE USA AND THE CREW OF THE PUEBLO.
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Entry: 22500
Subject: DISSENT
Walter E. Wallis wrote on January 21, 2002
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City and State: PALO ALTO CA
Unit: 23RD INF REG 50-51
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: If the pueblo had pointed to sea went full speed and opened all sea cocks, would it still be in Wonsan Harbor?
I was in the infantry, where we did not have the option of quiting to keep from getting killed.
They should have followed the incompetence up as far as it went.
Don't give up the ship - unless it gets uncomfortable?
Keywords: Naktong Perimeter to Kunu Ri to May Massacre
Entry: 21992
Subject: USAF SUPPORT FROM OKINAWA
Donald Eichhorn wrote on January 3, 2002
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City and State: TROY OH
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Comments: I was in the USAF Security Police stationed at Naha Air Base in Okinawa from 1967-69 and was sent on tdy just after the Pueblo was captured. We sent our F102's, maintenence crews and security. We returned to Okinawa the end of February but I understand that squadrons like the one from Clark Air Base were reassigned; permanently. I am wondering if anyone was with the Security Police group that went to Korea, from Okinawa, and remembers that on our return to Okinawa being sent to the upper part of the island to form what was referred to as the 1st Quick Reaction Mobility Force? I still have my patch from the dedication.
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Entry: 21749
Subject: NAMES OF SUBCHASER AND CAMP COMMANDERS
Larry Toomey wrote on December 26, 2001
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Comments: Hi, Folks. I was looking at the official Pueblo site, reading the articles, and I notice that the narration lacks the name of the Subchaser Commander, the Wonsan Port Commander, the POW Camp Commander and any other NK personnel, especially those of signficance. While I had read the book years ago, trying to find the book would take more time----I thouhgt---- than finding the data on line. I need the data before Dec 28, 2001. Thanks. Larry Toomey
Keywords: Subchaser and Camp Commanders, other NK Personnel?
Entry: 20124
Subject: PUEBLO BIBLE
Rana Unger wrote on October 24, 2001
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City and State: GREENFIELD OH
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: i am interested in something i heard about called the pueblo bible. if any one has info about this i would like to use it during a lesson i am thinking of presenting to my sunday school class. please contact me via email, phone, or mail. i thank you in advance for any assitance.
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Entry: 20004
Subject: PUEBLO
Steve Kacin JR. wrote on October 18, 2001
City and State: PITTSBURGH PA
Unit: HHB 2ND DIV. ARTY.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: was at 121st evac. when crew arrived by chopper. have picture i took even though no cameras were allowed. includes men carrying coffin(hodges?)
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Entry: 18973
Subject: WHAT DID THE CTS AND CTIS DO ABOARD PUEBLO??
S.A. Brady wrote on August 26, 2001
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Comments: I'm fresh out of RTC and in my A School. I pretty have all my requirements finished. My LPOs want me to give a presentation on the USS Pueblo. I already had a 4 page presentation done, but they want to know just exactly what the CTs did aboard Pueblo and what kind of secret documents they were working on. IF ANYONE KNOWS THIS INFO PLS TELL ME! Thank you very much!
SA BRADY
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Entry: 18425
Subject: JSA 1967-1968
Dave Whipple wrote on August 2, 2001
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Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: Some interesting comments. Only one name I recognize as actually being there at the time, and an accurate description at that. Despite the controversy I'm glad the Pueblo incident is still not a dead issue. All else aside, the crew of the Pueblo suffered far to much for far to long and they should be recognized for that if nothing else.
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Entry: 18240
Subject: CAMP RED CLOUD
Ben Downing wrote on July 25, 2001
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City and State: BROOKLYN NY
Unit: 304TH SIG BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Any one who was assigniged te camp red cloud between 1993-1994 Especially from the 304th please contact me.
Keywords: Nickname: Koolaid
Entry: 18022
Subject: K-16 (1959-60) CONTACTS
William Kennedy wrote on July 17, 2001
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Unit: 6146TH AF ADVISORY GROUP (PACAF)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Currently, working on my memoirs of the 1959-60 era at K-16 at Sinkildong, Yongdongpo-Gu. Individuals interested in an inclusion of my memoirs please contact me. thanks.
Keywords: Would like to contact members of the 6146th AF Advisory Group and Detachments.
Entry: 16356
Subject: USS PUEBLO SEIZURE
Ken Shattock wrote on May 5, 2001
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Unit: USS OZBOURN (DD-846)
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was an ETR2 (E-5) Electronics Technician serving aboard USS OZBOURN (DD-846) in the South China Sea during 1967--1968. The OZBOURN was the Flagship for DESDIV-92 (Destroyer Division-92) in the 7th Fleet during the Vietnam conflict.
During EARLY January-1968 the OZBOURN and the PUEBLO were in the same Drydock facility together, for repairs, at Naval Base, Yokosuka, Japan.
After repairs were completed and the water was pumped back into the Drydock, the PUEBLO backed out and headed towards the Sea of Japan and their inevitable meeting with North Korea.
OZBOURN left the Drydock a couple of days later and headed to Okinawa for refueling, late at night! While in Okinawa the OZBOURN received a high priority message from 7th Fleet commanders advising that the PUEBLO had been seized by the North Koreans..
Our Captain, CDR John Denham, who had been to WONSAN HARBOR during the Korean War, inquired into the possibility of attempting a RESCUE MISSION. Permission was granted. Hence, the start of Operation Formation Star.
OZBOURN was chosen as the primary Recovery Vessel. I know--I was onboard. It was very scary! What with China, North Korea, Russia, North Vietnam, and the United States all so close to each other in that Region, the prospects for World War III were very real. For the people, including certain book writers, who continually say that the United States did NOT attempt a Rescue Mission-- I say they are DEAD WRONG and do NOT know what they are talking about. I was!! And it was damn COLD up there as well. We were on Station 44-Days.
The idea was, believe it or not, to STEAM the Pueblo out of Wonsan Harbor if there was TIME; if there was not time OR the Pueblo was not steamed up, then the OZBOURN was to attempt a TOW of the Vessel using large manilla lines and hawsers (sic).
These were laid out around OZBOURN's deck in readiness.. At least TWO members from different departments were to be members of a "Boarding Party", which included BLACK FACE, gun, knife or whatever; even though no one had any formal SEALS training! So, in other words, Two BM's, Two GM's, Two FT's, and so forth!
I personally always thought that if the OZBOURN had made it into WONSAN Harbor, we might have NEVER made it out. We even had some Russian Subs around us to more or less say: 'BACK OFF'--
Unfortunately, in a way, WE DID just that, and the poor PUEBLO crew was kept prisoner for some eleven months! I will NEVER forget the Pueblo incident and how I was part of Operation Formation Star, under the OZBOURN's absolutely teriffic Captain, CDR. John Denham !! Evidently, the White House and Defense Department had second thoughts and cancelled the Operation. There is more to this story I have told. I just get very tired hearing about the people who say the U.S. NEVER tried to do ANYTHING about USS PUEBLO. That's all I have time for now.
Thank you all for your attention and your efforts in keeping U.S. Naval history alive. For more info on my story, READ Captain John Denham's lengthy report starting on the FRONT PAGE of the APRIL (or May) issue of the newspaper from "Tin Can Sailor's " organization. It will knock your socks off, believe me!
Cheers to all of my fellow Vietnam-era Military Veterans and others as well!!
yours very truly,
KEN SHATTOCK
ETR2
OE-Division
USS OZBOURN (DD-846)
1967--1968
Team Member: Operation Formation Star
USS PUEBLO Incident--January, 1968.
Keywords: OE- Division, USS OZBOURN (DD-846)
Entry: 16064
Subject: USS PUEBLO SOURCES
Mike Marne wrote on April 21, 2001
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Comments: Three sources about the Pueblo you might try are:
The Charles H. Bonesteel Oral History Interview in the Army Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks, PA. General Bonesteel was the Commander-in-Chief of the US-led United Nations Command during the crisis. You can go the the Institute web page at:
http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/
James P. Finley, "The US Military Experience in Korea 1871-1982." 1983
United States Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. "Inquiry into the USS Pueblo and EC-121 Plane Incidents." 91st Congress, 1st Session, Washington, DC, 28 April 1969.
Some good secondary sources are:
Trevor Armbrister. "A matter of Accountability: The True Story of the Pueblo Affair." New York: Coward McCann, 1970.
Dan Bolger. Scenes from an Unfinished War: Low Intensity Conflict in Korea 1966-1969. Fort Leavenworth, KS: Combat Studies Institute, 1991.
Mike
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Entry: 14707
Subject: PUEBLO CREW RETURN
Bruce Frazer wrote on January 30, 2001
City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit: C CO 1ST BN MECH 17TH INFTY 7ID
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: In ref; to Pueblo crew return, I had a view of the busses and etc when they came over the bridge.I had my 81 MM morter section of M113 gun tracks covering the area in case of a double cross.It was very tense for the whole operation. Some where in the letters I sent home to my wife are several Leaflets the North Koreans rained down on us ocationally. The 17th Infty, 7th IDwas stationed in the area of Line Poppa at the time. If any one would like for me to try to find my old letters I will do so in the interest of the story that has never been told because the Pueblo story was considered not worthy of interest.
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Entry: 13621
Subject: MEMORIES ARE LOST!
Ron Flechtner wrote on December 14, 2000
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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I covered the aftermath of the USS Pueblo Seizure for Pacific Stars and Stripes. I am searching for bylined news stories of that coverage. Any response would be appreciated.
Keywords: Pacific Stars and Stripes correspondent.
Entry: 12270
Subject: 'PUEBLO BIBLE'
Ann Massey wrote on October 11, 2000
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City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I once had a copy of something called "The Pueblo Bible," which was a collection of remembered scriptures put together by the crew members while they were in prison. Is it still available? Where?
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Entry: 11465
Subject: OPERATION FORMATION STAR (TG70.6)
John Denham wrote on September 3, 2000
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City and State: WALNUT CREEK CA
Unit: USS OZBOURN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Preparing section of OZBOURN DD846 history which includes time spend in TG70.6 7thfleet operation to rescue PUEBLO Covers period 1/23/68 through 3/4/68. OZBOURN designated recovery vessel.
Keywords: USS OZBOURN DD 846. Task Group 70.6,. Operation Formation star. Sea of Japan operations 1/23/68-3/4/68. Surface action unit 70.6.1 7th fleet
Entry: 11006
Subject: PANMUNJOM 72 TO 76
Scott McAnally wrote on August 13, 2000
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City and State: NEWTON IA
Unit: USASG-JSA
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: USASG-JSA
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Entry: 10619
Subject: GOD BLESS PUEBLO CREW
Ron Cummings wrote on July 26, 2000
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Unit: C TROOP 4/7TH US CAVALRY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Praise for crew of Pueblo, thank you for your service to America, you were not forgotten even though it may have seemed like it at the time. I was on the Imjim river at the time of your abduction, we were wainting for the word to go north but it never came. Sorry for the lack of respect you received from the Navy.
Keywords: Imjim scout, land mine detection using our tank tracks, patrols along d.m.z.
Entry: 10326
Subject: US AIR FORCE INVOLVEMENT
James Dear wrote on July 13, 2000
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City and State: RIDGELAND MS
Unit: 6921 SECURITY WING, MISAWA, JAPAN
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: To those of you who read this who were on that
ship, just for the record, those of us who
witnessed this incident from our intercept
positions were 100% behind all of you on the
Pueblo. Some of you gentlemen had just ended your
shore duty at our station before going on board
the Pueblo, and we did our level best to see that
current information concerning the incident was
quickly relayed to upper echelons.
I for one feel a strong connection with those
men, because we shared training and service
backgrounds. I feel that they got a very bad hand
dealt to them from the moment the North Korean
military made the decision to attack them to the
moment they received their medals in 1990.
I salute all of you, and I consider you to be
heros all. I often think of you and the suffering
you went through, and I can only say that those of
us at our station who were aware of your situation
did all within our power to help by bringing
attention to the situation you were in. I
sincerely hope that the rest of your lives are
filled with happiness and success, and that you
have overcome whatever difficulties you endured as
a re
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Entry: 9417
Subject: IN SEARCH OF U.S.S. PUEBLO PHOTOS
Alan Zak wrote on June 17, 2000
City and State: FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Greetings!
I am gathering information about the U.S.S. Pueblo incident for a research project, and am looking for photographs from around the time of the unlawful seizure of that United States naval vessel.
One photo which I heard rumor of from an acquaintance supposedly depicts the U.S.S. Pueblo crew smiling for the North Korean cameras, with the addition of what the Pueblo crew is purported to have referred to as the "Hawaiian Good Luck" sign, the middle finger raised.
For most of us, of course, that has a different wish to the recipient than "good luck", but the North Koreans were unaware of this meaning and simply snapped the photo.
I'd greatly appreciate a link or image of this photograph, it would be a very telling addition to the collection of photographs I have already assembled.
Please e-mail me at "alan_zak@hotmail.com" if you have any information on the whereabouts of this photograph, if it does truly exist.
Thanks in advance for any assistance!!!
Keywords: U.S.S. Pueblo AGER Bucher
Entry: 6521
Subject: 317TH CES
Armando Berumen wrote on January 29, 2000
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I was seeking Air Force personnel who served with the 317th CES during 1967-1971 at Lockbourne AFB
especially an Ed Huber of Missouri and Red Behr of
Minnisota.
Keywords: I was in the Air Force attached to the 317th CES which is a construction unit also attached to a Red Horse alert team. Upon capture I was on leave
however our team was sent to Korea to build a tent city they were there for about ten months.
Entry: 6436
Subject: PARTICIPATED IN DECISION REGARDING NUCLEAR RESPONSE TO USS PUEBLO SEIZURE AS CH, INTEL BR, G-2, EUSA
Bob Liskey wrote on January 25, 2000
City and State: FULLERTON CA
Unit: INTELLIGENCE BRANCH, MILITARY INTELLIGENCE DIVSION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Assigned to Plans and Operations, Mil Intel Div, G-2, EUSA Jun 67. Assigned to Strategic Intel, Mil Intel Div, G-2, EUSA with BRUCE GRANT Oct 67. Assigned Ch, Intel Br, Mil Intel Div, G-2 Dec 67. BRUCE GRANT and I coauthored a memo 4-5 days prior to Woodcutters incident that warned of elements of NK 124th, Recon Bureau had ended training and on mission. Also had intel info from NK POLITBURO that NK would attempt to start second major war front to overextend US when troop levels in VIETNAM reached 500,000. UNC, USFK, 8th Army placed on higher alert status. BLUE HOUSE RAID occurred within 5 days of memo and higher alert status. Within few days of BLUE HOUSE RAID, on Jan 23, 1968, USS PUEBLO seized by NK. The (1)BLUE HOUSE RAID assassination attempt, (2)USS PUEBLO seizure, and (3)intel rpt fm NK POLITBURO re second major war front to overextend US, we thought that was what was jumping off. The considered response to the USS PUEBLO was a tactical nuclear wpn airburst over WONSAN HARBOR to deny access to the USS PUEBLO.
PETE BUCHER was concerned in keeping the crew alive. There was not air support for the mission in case of trouble though there was was suppose to be air support. A flyby would have scared the NKs off. The ENTERPRISE was supppose to have provided that air support but failed to do so. PETE BUCHER did his best to delay until air support arrived as he believed it would soon be arriving. The crew of USS PUEBLO got a raw deal from USG and US NAVY... both at time of incident without proper protection and later upon return. The crew of USS PUEBLO endured not only the NKs but our USG and US Navy bungling. Nothing but the greatest respect for them.
I ask all who read this site to contact their representatives and ask that as a conditon of further improving relations with NK that at minimum the colors of the USS PUEBLO be returned to the crew of the USS PUEBLO by NK... if not the return of the entire ship.
Keywords: Plans and Operations Branch, Strategic Intelligence Branch, Intelligence Branch, Order of Battle Branch, OB, USASSD, TOC, Nuclear Wpns, Assassinations, BLUE HOUSE RAID, USS PUEBLO, LTC MARTIN, BRUCE GRANT, TIM LEWIS, NEIL O'LEARY, TOM MULLANEY, COL EPP, COL PETERS, SGTMAJ ROBERTSON, GEORGE VUKOVICH, ALBERT CERCEDES, PETE CAPISTRAN, JOHN SWEET, PAT MCNELLY, COG, COMBINED OPERATIONS GROUP, G-2 AIR, G-2, J-2, MSG CTR, CIVIL AFFAIRS, CIA, NITCH, FT CAMPBELL, FT HOLABIRD, ALCALA, HANDICAP BLACK, HANDICAP WHITE, MDL, DMZ, PYONGTAEK, CP, OPLANS, SCHIFF, THORPE, KMAG,
Entry: 6393
Subject: REMEMBRANCE
Gerald Surette wrote on January 23, 2000
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City and State: LITCHFIELD NH
Unit: USS DAVIS DD937
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: On this day 23 January 2000,I just wanted to say that there are many of us who remember and will never forget.
I was involved in the Liberty incedent a few months earlier and can't forget either of the two ships and crews.
Good health and long life.
Gerry Surette
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Entry: 6377
Subject: USS PUEBLO
Don Mc Clarren wrote on January 22, 2000
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City and State: WARREN MI
Unit: USS PUEBLO
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: As the president of the USS PUEBLO Veterans Association I thank all who have added their comments to your book. You have a great site and all Korean Vets have paid dearly for it .
I am a member of the Korean Veterans Association Post 1 in Johnstown Penna, I worte to the editor of the news letter and sent your URL to him. Thank you and I salute each and every one of you.
Keywords: USS PUEBLO
Entry: 6374
Subject: BRAVO ZULU!
James Holman wrote on January 22, 2000
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City and State: DEXTER OR
Unit: USN(RET)
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Comments: While I never served in South East Asia, nor
did I serve aboard the USS Pueblo, I served
in the Navy for twenty years. I had friends who
were on the Pueblo and everything I think of
Don McClarren and others, I feel proud to know
that they went in harms way, so that today, as
an old man, I can tell my grandkids that I knew
and served with some real, first-class, heroes
in my time. God bless Pueblo and her crew!
Jim H Holman, The Old Anchor Clanker
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Entry: 6169
Subject: PUEBLO CREW AT JSA
Larry Anderson wrote on January 12, 2000
City and State: PEORIA AZ
Unit: RETIRED US ARMY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was at the bridge of no return when the Pueblo Crew was escorted across the river from the north. What a sad sight, especially the sight of the deceased crew member's casket (A plain wooden box). Also observed the last crew member extend his middle finger towards the north as he crossed the bridge. I always have memories of this historic time and pray for all the survivors of the Pueblo. Anyone looking for first-hand knowledge of the crew's return please contact.
Keywords: PanMunJom, Joint Security Area
Entry: 6113
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO........
Thomas Warren wrote on January 10, 2000
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City and State: MELBOURNE FL
Unit: BTTY A 1ST BN 15TH ARTY 8TH ARMY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was stationed in Korea in 1968 during the Pueblo Incident. I was assigned to a bunker when a 31 man was sent to assasinate Park Chng-hee. An old Korean approached my bunker to distract or kill me if need be. The 31 man team were captured and later executed in Seoul. The Military will not give me my records on this incident. My pension depends on it. Can any one help me?
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Entry: 6039
Subject: USS PUEBLO MOVED FROM EAST TO WEST COAST OF KOREA ?
Bruce Charles wrote on January 6, 2000
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Unit: 67TFS (KUNSAN - TAEGU '68-'70)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I understand the USS Pueblo was transferred by the N. Koreans from the East coast of Korea to the West coast of Korea via international waters in the latter part of 1999 without US interference. Can anyone confirm this movement? Date, news source, etc.
Many thanks,
Bruce Charles
Keywords: F-4 pilot, Kunsan (K-8) and Taegu(K-2): 1968-1970. 67TFS, 475TFW Det 1.
Entry: 5918
Subject: PUEBLO 1968
Susan Terrio wrote on December 29, 1999
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City and State: DAYTON MN
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was on board the USS Jameston during the capture of the Pueblo in 1968. At the time the Jameston was the same type of ship as the Pueblo. If there is anyone who was also on board the Jameston at this time I would love to hear from you. My father's name is Jack Terrio. He has spoken very few times about the Pueblo incident. I love to learn more about what took place on board the Jameston during this terrible time in US Naval history.
Thank You To All Who Served!
Susan E.. Terrio
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Entry: 5523
Subject: C CO 3/23 68-69
C. David Benbow wrote on December 8, 1999
City and State: STATESVILLE NC
Unit: CO C 3/23RD 2ND INF DIV '68-'69
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was with Co C 3/23rd Inf 2nd Infantry Div when Pueblo crew members were broadcast over the North Korean LOUDSPEAKERS and I do mean loud. I saw crew fly over in choppers when released. God Bless them, everyone. They are heroes. David Benbow 704-871-9000.
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Entry: 5036
Subject: THANK YOU - USS PUEBLO
Rod Greenley wrote on November 17, 1999
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City and State: ADAMS NY
Unit: US NAVAL SECURITY GROUP
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I was serving with the US NavSecGru in Germany
at the time of the capture of the Pueblo. I think
that I had classmates from school in NAVCOMTRACEN
Pensacola, FL, aboard her. If so, I would like to
hear from them and try to express my appreciation
and gratitude to them.
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Entry: 4939
Subject: USS PUEBLO
Laurie Benke wrote on November 14, 1999
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City and State: HURLBURT FIELD FL
Unit: HHT 4/7 CAV
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: I was in Korea when the Pueblo was taken. I don't know about anyone else, but me and the members of my squad were ready to go and get our people and our boat back! I have a copy of "the Lonely Bull" that I play when I feel nastalgic. Which has been quite frequent lately.
To the crew of the Pueblo; I'm sorry we were not allowed to come to help you.
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Entry: 4786
Subject: PUEBLO INCIDENT
Walter Lott wrote on November 11, 1999
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Comments: I'm currently reading CDR. Bucher's book on the Pueblo incident. It's something that every concerned citizen should read.
I regard CDR. Bucher and his crew as heroes in the ultimate sense of the word.
They didn't deserve the humiliation they got. And their recognition, although deserved, came much too late.
Keywords: Major, USAR
Entry: 4552
Subject: PUEBLO INCIDENT
Daniel Kuhlman wrote on November 8, 1999
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Does the Movie "The Hunt For Red October" Have anything to do with the Pueblo Incident?
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