Entry: 101533
Subject: SEEKING PEOPLE WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER
Subject: SEEKING PEOPLE WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER
Suzanne Dienna Murphy wrote on September 18, 2023
City and State: DAYTON TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My father was with KMAG in Korea about 3 years 1950 to 1953 I think. He received a bronze star and 4 combat stars. Capt. Daniel F Dienna.
Keywords: Seeking people who knew my Dad Capt Dienna
Entry: 101435
Subject: MORE KMAG @ TAEJON, KOREA
Subject: MORE KMAG @ TAEJON, KOREA
ron tully wrote on July 6, 2023
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/21511
KMAG in the field training the ROK troops at Taejon 9-10 before the Korean War started on June 25, 1950. Those ever present hills & that ever present overcast weather is very similar to the films of the 24th Inf Div's 1st entrance to Korea in that ominous summer of 1950.
Keywords: KMAG Taejon Fall 1949
Entry: 101432
Subject: KMAG TAEJON 4 JULY 1950
Subject: KMAG TAEJON 4 JULY 1950
ron tully wrote on July 4, 2023
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/21855
Short film from NARA w/ US Ambassador John Muccio who escaped from Seoul before it fell to the North Koreans. He headed south 1st to Suwon & then on to Taejon. I believe the 2nd ROK Division was stationed here at Taejon.
Keywords: Taejon South Korea 4 July 1950
Entry: 101401
Subject: KMAG THE FIRST TO KNOW
Subject: KMAG THE FIRST TO KNOW
ron tully wrote on June 25, 2023
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: KMAG was the US Army's Korean Military Advisors Group. They were US Army personnel stationed with & living with the Republic of Korean (ROK) troops. They advised the ROK troops as South Korea tried to build up its armed forces. KMAGs were stationed thorough South Korea. The KMAG units along the 38th parallel were the 1st to feel the North Korean attack across the 38th parallel. They radioed in their reports in the early morning hours to the US Embassy.
I believe the Chief Watch Officer was Everett F. Drumwright who passed that info along to the US Ambassador John Muccio (according to Mr. Muccio's 1971 interview @ the Truman Library records). As Mr. Muccio said, there were many "cross-border" incidents in the past 2 years that he had been in Korea, so he wanted to monitor the situation to see if this one was any different. Mr. Muccio went on to say that the cross-border incidents were both the north attacking across to the south & the south attacking across to the north. Up until this attack, they had just been part of the landscape.
Keywords: "Another Cross-Border Incident Or Not?"
Entry: 100970
Subject: KMAG 8039 AU
Subject: KMAG 8039 AU
Mark Perez wrote on September 30, 2022
City and State: BAKERSFIELD CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: USCG retired
Comments: My father served in the KMAG 8039th au. 1951 - 1954 What was the 8039th mission and where were they stationed in Korea? Any information on the 8039th would be great. Thank you.
Keywords: KMAG 8039
Entry: 100323
Subject: FRED WHALEY
Subject: FRED WHALEY
Charles Stone2 wrote on August 31, 2021
City and State: CARLISLE, KENTUCKY KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 99698
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIEND
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIEND
James Bankhead wrote on August 30, 2020
City and State: ARCADIA FL
Unit: 2ND INF. DIV.
Service or Relationship: us army
Comments: Looking for Audry L. Wright was from Elkhorn Ky. or anyone that served with me in Camp Stanley Korea. 1979 -1980. worked on the airfield.
Keywords: 2nd inf. div. 1979 south korea Camp Stanley
Entry: 99483
Subject: DETACHMENT WEST 11/66-12/67
Subject: DETACHMENT WEST 11/66-12/67
Reg Carruthers wrote on June 4, 2020
City and State: HOLLISTON MA
Unit: DETACHMENT WEST
Service or Relationship: U.S.ARMY
Comments: JUST A SHOUT OUT
Keywords:
Entry: 99225
Subject: DIVISION ADVISORY DETACHMENT 1ST ROK MARINE DIVISION APO 24
Subject: DIVISION ADVISORY DETACHMENT 1ST ROK MARINE DIVISION APO 24
Fred Gregory JR. wrote on March 27, 2020
City and State: GREENSBORO
Unit: DIV. ADVISORY DETACHMENT 1ST ROK MARINE DIVISON AP
Service or Relationship: US Navy
Comments: I was a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Division Advisory Detachment 1st ROK Marine Division in Korea from 1955-1956.
The CO was Col. Buckner. There was Major Barber. Sgts Jones and Martin. I had 2 MDs while I was there . Doctor Rodriduez-Rameriz and Doctor Francis ( from Texas as I recall ). One of Chief Petty Officer was Bolton. I am interested in contacting anyone who was assigned to this unit . We were located north of Seoul close to the Imjin River
Keywords: ROK Marines 1955
Entry: 99035
Subject: KMAG 1970/R401/WONJU
Subject: KMAG 1970/R401/WONJU
Jesse Torre wrote on February 1, 2020
City and State: PINEVILLE LA
Unit: RETIRED
Service or Relationship: U.S Army
Comments: I was station at R401 Wonju City Korea, was KMAG later change to JUSMAG-K from Aug 1970 to Aug 1971. Looking fwd to hear from you.
Keywords:
Entry: 98631
Subject: HQ. SEOUL 1958-59
Subject: HQ. SEOUL 1958-59
Willie Green wrote on October 4, 2019
City and State: COVINGTON GA
Unit: KMAG
Service or Relationship: US Army
Comments: Was in Seoul, Korea stationed at HQ. Signal Corp. Worked in ham Station HL9KS when I first arrived later drove jeep for Sig. HQ. The officers were Col. Peot, LCol. Brock, and Capt. I don't remember his name at this time. SGT Butler ran the office. MSgt Mollinbrink ran ham station. I was an 18 yr old soldier first tour Radio Teletype operator. Opened Morse code Hq. Net Control Station, once a month and closed it down. Included all KMAG units in Korea at the time. Had an ANGR 26 Radio mounted on a Duece and Half truck that had not been cranked in over 2 yrs. I would like to hear from anyone that was there playing pinochle in the club. email me.
Keywords: HL9KS Hal Loves Nine Kim Sisters
Entry: 95028
Subject: UNIT IDENTIFICATION
Subject: UNIT IDENTIFICATION
John Prater wrote on October 12, 2017
City and State: PEMBROKE PINES FL
Unit: NOT SURE MAYBE KMAG
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: PFC Ernest Collazo was in Korean in 1952. I have all of his military documents (30 yrs) except for his reserve and Korean War Service from 1951 - 1953. I have several photos of him with other Soldiers but nothing that indicates his assigned Unit. There is a photo that shows a SSI patch that looks like it could be the Infantry Training Patch from Ft Benning GA. However, he attended Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Someone suggested that he and the other young Soldiers were mostly part of the training staff for South Korean NCO's and Officers. Again, However, the photos I have show the team moving large 50 gallon barrels and many heavy trucks. In none of the photos are they wear combat gear, except for looks like guard duty. Please help me fill in the blanks for this Soldier's career.
Keywords: Matt Robinson, Hook, Clark, Pete, Jackie is pictured wearing a large wide brimmed hat. Robinson is pictured pulling a Ricshaw.
Entry: 94894
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO
George Muchel wrote on August 18, 2017
City and State:
Unit: KMAG - UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi all, I'm grandson of PFC George Muchel, served in Korean War in KMAG in early 50's. I was trying to see if anyone knew him or had access to more information. He passed away when I was too young to start asking about his experiences in Korea and have always been curious to know more. Details I know based on patches/badges/pins of his is that he was part of KMAG and often worked along side the South Koreans. He has what I assume is a collar pin which is a signal corp insignia, but from stories I was told he was a radio operator. I don't know any specific units or areas he operated in and wad hoping someone out there knew more than I.
I found in his belonging 8th infantry division patch as well as 45th infantry division patches so I'm confused whether he was part of one of those divisions or if they were souvenirs from buddies also has a 7th army patch. Any help would be appreciated.
Keywords: 8th infantry division, 45th infantry division, 7th army, kmag, signal corp, radio, thunderbird, pathfinder, Korea, Muchel, pfc
Entry: 94757
Subject: DET R (PROV) , TAEGU
Subject: DET R (PROV) , TAEGU
Timothy Stoy wrote on July 1, 2017
City and State: SPRINGFIELD VA
Unit: US ARMY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My father, then LT Thomas A. Stoy, served with DET R (PROV), US Army Advisory Group, Korea in Taegu Dec 1960 to 13 May 1962. His boss was Major Baylis. Would like to find anyone who may have know either my father or Major Baylis.
Keywords:
Entry: 94473
Subject: SET. E KMAG
Subject: SET. E KMAG
Richard Carper SR wrote on March 29, 2017
City and State: NEW CASTLE VA. VA
Unit: SET ECHO KMAG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was assigned to commcenter with sp Jacoby SFC liebel. PFC wiedel sp Osborne cpt Lowe. Maj kavka PFC czkowski Sgt Elliot and others 1959 and1960. My name is carper sp4. Anyone outther from echo.
Keywords: Snowdrift snowcap pochon. Cha cha ne
Entry: 94446
Subject: DET ECHO KMAGG
Subject: DET ECHO KMAGG
Richard Carper SR wrote on March 19, 2017
City and State: NEW CASTLE VA. VA
Unit: SET E KMAG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was in set e kmag in 1960 and 1961 assigned to the com center. I remember a lot of the guys back then and would like to hear from anyone from set echo.the colonols at that time was col rhoads and bodner.
Keywords: Sp4 Jacoby PFC diesel Sgt SFC liebel sp5 Osborne cha cha nee pochon
Entry: 93907
Subject: KMAG 8202ND ARMY UNIT KOREA
Subject: KMAG 8202ND ARMY UNIT KOREA
Sean Reese wrote on October 30, 2016
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: To whom it may concern:
My Grandfather was KMAG, 8202nd Army unit. Looking to see if any veterans know of him and have any stories about him while in country. I don't have any information other than his DD214, but was drafted in 1951 and did 2 years while leaving as a Sergeant and received the Commendation ribbon, with 1 bronze service star. He passed away this summer, great run. Always talked about his service in Korea (not divulging anything, other than he was there and it changed his life) and influenced me as a third generation military member. His name is James (Jim) Walter Reese, from Rolling Prairie Indiana during his enlistment. Great guy, went on to teach for 53 years before retiring.
With respect,
Sean Reese
US NAVY veteran, US COAST GUARD Veteran
1999-2008
seanmreese@live.com
Keywords: Korean Military Advisory Group, 8202nd Unit APO 102
Entry: 93823
Subject: KMAG IN OPERATION TRAMPLE
Subject: KMAG IN OPERATION TRAMPLE
Michael Zimmer SR. wrote on October 6, 2016
City and State: SARASOTA FL
Unit: KMAG HQ IN TAEGU
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for KMAGERS who served in KMAG HQ from 1953-54 and those with any
information on Operation Trample
Keywords:
Entry: 93759
Subject: LOOKING FOR MILITARY ADVISORS 46-60
Subject: LOOKING FOR MILITARY ADVISORS 46-60
David Cabral wrote on September 21, 2016
City and State: FALL RIVER MA
Unit: 501ST MI BDE, 500TH MI BDE, EIGHTH ARMY G2, DIA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I recently retired from the Department of the Army. I spent over 30 years in Korea and six years in Japan. I am now researching the formation of the Republic of Korea Military and ROK Military Intelligence. I am hoping to hear from US Military Personnel who worked with the Korean Military or Korean Intelligence Units from 1946 to 1960. I am particularly interested hearing from US Advisors who helped formed the Korean Constabulary (46-48)and who helped developed the Korean Army from 1948 to 60. I would also like to meet any Korean Army or Intelligence Veteran who served in the Constabulary, Military Intelligence, or in the ROK Military from 1948 to 60. I can read and speak Korean. I am looking for any reference, photos, documents, oral histories, or memories of your service as advisors with the Korean Military.
Keywords: Constabulary, Military Intelligence, SIS, SIG, HID, ROK Army, CIC
Entry: 93665
Subject: HOOKUP WITH FELLOW ADVISORS
Subject: HOOKUP WITH FELLOW ADVISORS
Thomas Reilley wrote on August 27, 2016
City and State: AMBLER PA
Unit: KMAG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: If you served with KMAG from Feb. 1952 to July 1953, please contact me.
Aug.27 to Sept.3 2016; Oct.9 2016 to end of October 2016
Keywords: Lt. Pete Petrofsky, Ben Denison,Ken Vanier, Doug Kelley, Marv B. Reynolds, Carl Martin,
Barney Oldfield
Entry: 93392
Subject:
Subject:
Melody Williams wrote on June 24, 2016
City and State: SUMMERFIELD NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was a member of the advisory unit. His name was Marvin L Roberts. If you knew him please contact me.
Keywords:
Entry: 92774
Subject: SEEKING KMAG ATTACHED TO 8TH, 5TH AND/OR 3RD ROK DIVISIONS FEB 51
Subject: SEEKING KMAG ATTACHED TO 8TH, 5TH AND/OR 3RD ROK DIVISIONS FEB 51
Merry M. Helm wrote on February 28, 2016
City and State: FRIDAY HARBOR WA
Unit: HISTORIAN
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I'm a Korean War historian investigating circumstances that lead to extremely high casualties between Changbong-ni and Hoengsong (Massacre Valley) February 11-13, 1951.
A number of KMAG officers were captured, and most died while POWs. During a recent research trip to Carlisle Barracks, I located 8th Army General Orders containing awards to KMAG officers who were mostly with the 10th,16th and/or 21st Regiments of 8th ROK during that battle. Their citations are revealing important perspectives of the action, including the more unknown conditions facing the South Korean 8th ROK who were surrounded by up to six Chinese divisions the first night. Result was some 9,000 South Korean casualties and almost 2,000 Americans in 24 hours.
I hope to find any surviving KMAG people to interview for my book on this battle. Have finally located the official investigation at National Archives, most of which has never been published.
Any help would be very gratefully accepted, especially on behalf of those who died on death marches. Please contact me if you were there or you knew any of the following men.
WILLIAM BOLTON (died as POW)
DONALD DIAZ (died as POW)
ANDREW GOODWIN (captured but survived the war)
RAYMOND GREIS (died as POW)
EDWARD KOLOFER (WIA, survived)
HOMER LINDSAY (died as POW)
FRED PICKERING (died as POW)
ELWIN WHALEY (died as POW)
Thank you for your help. This action was initially covered up and then overshadowed by the victory at Chipyong-ni two days later.
Keywords: Massacre Valley; Hoengsong; Support Force 21; Changbong-ni; Operation Roundup
Entry: 92740
Subject: KMAG -DET. EAST
Subject: KMAG -DET. EAST
Richard James wrote on February 21, 2016
Email Update Needed
City and State: SIOUX CITY IA
Unit: DET. EAST KMAG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: 3290 N. Martha Lot #29
Finding anyone who served with me Det. East 1966-68
Keywords:
Entry: 92455
Subject: LT. TOM J. MCDONALD
Subject: LT. TOM J. MCDONALD
Scott McDonald wrote on December 26, 2015
City and State: TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Lt. Tom J. McDonald, served in KMAG during the war. I believe he was there in 1952 - 1953. I think he worked in HQ having to do with transporting ROKA replacement troops to the front. He said he rode all over Korea in a jeep but never talked about anything specific that he had done. He was however awarded a Bronze Star medal for his Korean service.
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who served with him.
Keywords:
Entry: 92252
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT MY GREAT UNCLE ROGER WILLIAMS
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT MY GREAT UNCLE ROGER WILLIAMS
Gregory S. wrote on November 21, 2015
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello, this is a long shot but I am hoping to speak to anyone who knew my great uncle Roger Williams Bill Ewing. He died at the very young age of 29 in 1957, however he has served in the Korean Military Advisory Group at some point before or during the war. I have his original unit patch. As he died many years before I was born, I know very little about him. I am gathering family histories and compiling genealogical information.
If you knew my great uncle or can help me obtain any information about his military record I would really appreciate it.
Keywords: Korean Military Advisory Group, nicknames, personal friends,
Entry: 92218
Subject: KMAG TAEGU/SEOUL KOREA 1950'S
Subject: KMAG TAEGU/SEOUL KOREA 1950'S
Richard Reyes wrote on November 15, 2015
City and State: SPARKS NV
Unit: HQ & HQ CO. KMAG KOREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Every so often, I think about my service during the early 50's. Served w/ Hq & Hq Co KMAG (Korean Military Advisory Group) G2 Intelligence Unit. Started Pusan and established in Taegu.
Later, we moved our main Headquarters to Seoul (1953?) Had TDY w/Special Unit in G2 but knew most of the guys at HQ. Especially in administration. Probably aged now (as me) but wouldn't mind hearing from anyone during that period or even recent. Is KMAG still in existence? Really would love a patch KMAG. Unique w/Bell & Eagle Red, white & Blue (Large)
Keywords: Bill; Churchill; Kid from Philly. Tad (from Hilo HI)
Entry: 92155
Subject: KMAG ENGINEERS 1952-53
Subject: KMAG ENGINEERS 1952-53
Alfred.(Pete) Petrofsky wrote on November 9, 2015
City and State: SAN RAFAEL CA
Unit: KMAG ENGINEERS SECTION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Assigned as Advisor to 1701 Engineer Utility Detachment, who were effectively Post Engineers for all rear area bases of ROKA. Sent to KMAG Rear in Pusan to oversee construction of base for 1801 Engineer Service Group from June 52-Dec52. Work force included unit training for first four Engineer Construction Bn. in ROKA. Then back to Taegu HQ with added duty as Asst. S-5, advising on all rear area construction for ROKA.
At the time I was one of only three 2ndLT among the 1500 KMAG officers, where LTCOL was most common rank. This gave me problems in overcoming loss of face for Korean officers I advised.as KMAG norm was Advisors were same or one rank below officer being advised. This happened due to an error by Reserve Control Group in giving me MOS of 7110 Construction Engineer based on my civilian construction experience,
when I should have been 1331 Engineer Combat Bn Platoon Leader.
There was a real shortage of 7110's in Korea, and I found out after arrival that that MOS was supposed to be for field grade officers, so they expected a Major. Lucky me.
Would be happy to talk to anyone about that period.
Keywords: Pete, KMAG Rear, KMAG HQ Taegu
Entry: 91942
Subject: KMAG ADVISER ASSIGNMENT
Subject: KMAG ADVISER ASSIGNMENT
Robert Short wrote on September 28, 2015
City and State: EUSTIS FL
Unit: KMAG, 23RD REGT., 3RD ROKA INF.DIV.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served as Communication adviser with the 23rd Regt., 3rd ROKA Division. Two advisers who preceded me were KIA. Division senior advisor, Colonel Jack Evans, was a Mississippi National Guard officer who had been called to active duty. I had 3 Infantry officer advisers in the 23rd during my time: Majors Hare, White, and La Pointe. The latter was a superb adviser. Of the first two, one was an alcoholic and the other left due to family problems.
When I arrived the Division fronted Hill 1049, adjacent to the Hwacheon reservoir. Two other ROKA divisions complemented our ROKA Corps, the 5th and 8th . After facing off a huge contingent of Chi-com forces and capturing thousands, our Corps subsequently relocated to the Punchbowl replacing the US 40th and 45th Infantry divisions.
I received the Bronze Star for my support and actions.
Keywords: Regarding ships, the USS Missouri supported us after relocation to the Punchbowl area.
Entry: 91447
Subject: NOV 1951 TO APR 1953
Subject: NOV 1951 TO APR 1953
Lewis Carder wrote on June 23, 2015
City and State: LOVELAND CO
Unit: KMAG REAR 1001ST ROK ENGR. DEPOT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served in KMAG based north of Pusan. Was an advisor to the 1001st ROKA Engineer Base Supply Depot located Northwest of Pusan. Over half the time period which I was stationed there, I had no local Officer to report to. I signed a Major's name and noted it was signed by me on tons of requsitions for supplies which we obtained from the US Army Corps of Engineers Supply Depot located in the local area. Now if you use Google Earth and do Street View you will see that area is very modern today, with high rise buildings and super highways all over!
Would like to contact anyone that was at KMAG REAR during the time from of Nov 1951 to Apr 1953.
Keywords:
Entry: 90758
Subject: SERVED WITH KMAG DETACHMENT D SEPT '58 SEPT '59
Subject: SERVED WITH KMAG DETACHMENT D SEPT '58 SEPT '59
Robert Wallison wrote on March 10, 2015
City and State: HUDSONVILLE MI
Unit: 304 TH SIGNAL BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was TDY from the 304th Signal Battalion, Camp Collier, as I recall, to KMAG Detachment D north of Uijeongbu. I arrived in Korea around 18 Sept '58 and departed 20 Sept '59. I served with Joe DeBlasio, Carmen Fire, Zak, John from Maine and a fellow named Richard from Michigan's UP, home town probably around Escanaba...
I am getting up there in years, now, and doing lots of look-backs at my service time.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have served with me there at KMAG D..
Keywords: KMAG DETACHMENT D
Entry: 90409
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS
Robert Peskey wrote on January 17, 2015
City and State: HURON SD
Unit: DET.F KMAG PUSAN 1960- 1961
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was stationed with Det. F KAMG at the time when the ROK Army took over Korea. I worked in the company motor pool at that time. I am just trying to locate some of the guys that were stationed there during that time. I only remember a couple of their names. One had red hair and his last name was Self, the other's last name was Moses. Our motor pool Sgt. was Msg. Davis from the state of Maine
Keywords: Bob
Entry: 90109
Subject: TO REX MORRIS R401
Subject: TO REX MORRIS R401
Terry Michaels wrote on November 29, 2014
City and State: LAS VEGAS NV
Unit: 13TH QUARTERMASTER
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: rex, i see that you were at the R401 airstrip. i was there most of 1964.did this become CAMP EAGLE? i can.t find out much about that site.
thanks, terry
Keywords:
Entry: 88763
Subject: KMAG WEBSITE
Subject: KMAG WEBSITE
Bill Fikes JR. wrote on April 21, 2014
City and State: WASILLA AK
Unit: 702ND FSB, 302 MSB
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: KMAG Veterans group
http://vetnation.us/vetbook/roll-call/army/army-divisions/kmag/
Keywords: KMAG
Entry: 88053
Subject: WILLIAM RANDOLPH HILL 1947-1951 ARMY/KOREA
Subject: WILLIAM RANDOLPH HILL 1947-1951 ARMY/KOREA
Lori Schwartz wrote on January 5, 2014
Email Update Needed
City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for pictures and/info on my father CORPORAL WILLIAM RANDOLPH HILL. Served active duty in Korea 1947-1951. I have his service number. If you know of a way to get information that way, please let me know.
Thank you.
Lori
Keywords: Korea
SN: 19303xxx
Entry: 88037
Subject: KMAG
Subject: KMAG
Louis Rothenstein wrote on January 3, 2014
City and State: HENDERSON NV
Unit: KMAG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Assigned to HQ KMAG Dec 60 SGS Worked for the CG MG Hamilton Howze made SSG 61 went TDY to several places - Southeast Asia, Oki, (injured there) MAAG-V, etc. Came back worked for Det 40 KMAG (Maj Dulles, MSG Checchenko) a couple of months, (these were USSF guys from 1st SF Group, Okinawa - they were working at expanding the ROK SF. I recall MSG Chevchenko went with some ROK SF and Marines aboard a troop carrying submarine for an operation. I believe the Navy gave him an honorary submariner badge. back to the new MACV, emergency leave back to KMAG HQ - 3 month Cuban Missile Crisis extension MG Sidney Wooten CG. Was an interesting time. Visited a lot of KMAG and MAAG units. Mostly as a Gopher (go for this, go for that). Was wondering if anyone else did the TDY thing. I have met a Marine and a former MSG from EUSA Hq who did it. I actually met the EUSA AG SGM who did the order cutting in Sierra Vista, AZ. There were strict troop levels in places like Vietnam so they sent people in 89 days at a time. Actually helped me out. When I PCS's to Vietnam in 1966, I knew the lay of the land a bit. Taught me that an NCO could do a lot on his own if given a good mission and the responsibility. Had an Uncle WWII Europe and Pacific who ended up with a KMAG element in 1950 from Japan - not sure for how long but he one time said he walked from Seoul to the Pusan Perimeter and they had not a single round of AP ammo for 105mm Howitzers. Name was William Lonski with various ranks MSG twice, corporal several times as well. A real old time Soldier.
Keywords:
Entry: 88000
Subject: WILLIAM RANDOLPH HILL 1947-1951 ARMY/KOREA
Subject: WILLIAM RANDOLPH HILL 1947-1951 ARMY/KOREA
Lori Schwartz wrote on December 30, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi,
Does anyone have photos or information on my father, WILLIAM RANDOLPH HILL. Served in Korea from 1947-1951.
Thank you.
Lori
Keywords:
Entry: 87532
Subject: THOMAS BECK
Subject: THOMAS BECK
Daniel Mittelstadt wrote on November 1, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My grandfather was a part of KMAG. I don't know too many more details than
that. I am looking for anyone who knew him or possibly had any pictures of or
with him. I know he was in the Army, I'm not sure of his rank but he may have
been a Captain.
Keywords:
Entry: 86590
Subject: JOHN MLYNIEC
Subject: JOHN MLYNIEC
Joe Sed wrote on June 24, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WAS WITH MY UNCLE SOMETIME DURING KOREAN
WAR KNOW HE WAS IN KMAG BUT NOTHING ELSE. HE MAY HAVE SPOKE
ABOUT 28TH INF DIV AND OR UN PEACE KEEPING FORCE PALESTINE
Keywords: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WAS WITH MY UNCLE SOMETIME DURING KOREAN
WAR
Entry: 86583
Subject: BRIGADIER GEN. KING
Subject: BRIGADIER GEN. KING
Amy Stoddard wrote on June 23, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I have a picture of my father in Korea and a
Brigadier Gen. King is
standing next to him. Assume that it is somehow
related to KMAG, as
my father lists this in his autobio from: Fighting
69th Infantry
Division, published in 1991 by Turner Publishing
Company, Paducah,
Ky. Would love to try and identify this Gen. King
and send a scan
of the pic to any relatives. The pic is probably
taken
before/around 1954ish. Any info appreciated.
Keywords: Brigadier Gen. King, KMAG
Entry: 86177
Subject: KMAG RING
Subject: KMAG RING
Lisa Walker wrote on May 12, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: COMER GE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I have a kmag ring that belonged to Major Boyett. He was a friend
of my family. Just wanted to know if anyone would be interested in
it.
Keywords: Major Boyett
Entry: 86137
Subject: DET L HEADQUARTERS, WONJU, KMAG
Subject: DET L HEADQUARTERS, WONJU, KMAG
Loran Wiese wrote on May 7, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: COQUILLE OR
Unit: HEADQUARTERS, DET L, WONJU
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Am interested in talking to anyone who served in Wonju from
1964 to 1965 with Det L, Wonju, Korea. Good Friends, Jimmy T
Pugh, Thomas Carroll, Bob Sinave, Thomas Paine
Keywords: Wonju, Det L, Sinave, Pugh, Gonzales, Carroll,
Entry: 85354
Subject: KMAG DETACHMENT B CHUNCHON
Subject: KMAG DETACHMENT B CHUNCHON
Virgil Venti wrote on January 31, 2013
City and State: WOBURN MA
Unit: DETACHMENT B, KMAG, CHUNCHON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Like to get in touch with Smithy Cpl., my card-playing
partner. 1954-1955.
Keywords: We were Honor Guard for President Rhee on his visit to
our camp HQ.
Entry: 85158
Subject: KMAG
Subject: KMAG
Joshua Barrette wrote on January 8, 2013
City and State: WESTPORT MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather Raymond Barrette served part of KMAG
during the Korean War. My grandfather did not talk much
about his long military career. I was only 9 when he
passed away. Looking for anyone that may have information
or served with his in KMAG. I have trouble looking up any
part of his military career. Thank you
Keywords: Korea Conflict, KMAG, Korean Military Advisory Group,
Raymond Barrette
Entry: 84720
Subject: COL. WILLIAM RAY COLE
Subject: COL. WILLIAM RAY COLE
Ray Cole wrote on November 16, 2012
City and State: OVERLAND PARK KS
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for any information on my father Colonel
William Ray Cole. He served in KMAG during the Korean
war. Have pictures and items from this period. He
received several gifts from Gen. Kim Yong Bae. I would
appreciate anything you can offer. I am his son.
Keywords: KMAG, Gen. Kim Yong Bae
Entry: 84521
Subject: OLD FRIENDS
Subject: OLD FRIENDS
Rick Thane wrote on October 26, 2012
City and State: HOMOSASSA SPRINGS FL
Unit: DET CENTER KMAG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who was with det
center during 67/68.
Keywords: det center kmag 67/68
Entry: 84243
Subject: FAMILY MEMBER INFORMATION
Subject: FAMILY MEMBER INFORMATION
Eric Moore wrote on September 24, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father James A.
Moore. Dad never talked much and really have no
information on him. I do know he had a bronze star
and a purple heart.
Keywords:
Entry: 84129
Subject: KMAG, 1950-1951
Subject: KMAG, 1950-1951
Bobby R. Michael wrote on September 9, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: LOUISVILLE KY
Unit: KMAG
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I would like to contact any of the radio operators
that were in Seoul when the Korean War Started on
June 25, 1950. Also, I would like to know the full
name of Lietenant Colonel Paris (Pharis), the senior
advisor to the Captiol Divsion in 1950 and 1951.
Keywords: Radio Operators, Captial Division
Entry: 83486
Subject: LOOKING FOR DAVID CASSORT, KMAG 1963-1964
Subject: LOOKING FOR DAVID CASSORT, KMAG 1963-1964
Ronald Buba wrote on June 27, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: ARLINGTON TX
Unit: KMAG - HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, SEOUL
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for David Cassort who served with KMAG -
Headquarters Company, Seoul, South Korea during 1963
to 1964. Believe David is from New York. Anyone who
may know of David's whereabouts please drop me an
email
Keywords:
Entry: 83135
Subject: LOOKING FOR CHUCK LABBE
Subject: LOOKING FOR CHUCK LABBE
Joyce Cartor wrote on May 26, 2012
City and State: KNOXVILLE TN
Unit: IDK
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Did anyone know my Dad and where he was stationed and
what the unit did? He died when I was 21 (senior year
- in college), leaving behind 5 kids. None of us had
matured enough to get seriously interested in HIS life
yet. When we used to ask him about his war experience
when we were small, he would say something cryptic
like, I'm a lover, not a fighter and smile and end
the conversation. I know at one point he had tried to
adopt a young orphaned boy who used to hang around the
camp but it didn't work out.
Full name: Charles Labbe. Nick names: Chuck, Charlie
Keywords: my dad's name was Charles William Labbe but he always
went by Chuck. He was from Akron, Ohio and had
graduated from John Carroll University.
Entry: 82867
Subject: CAPTAIN/LT.COL. JW DONOVAN, WOULD LIKE ANY INFO, DONT KNOW HIS UNIT, HAVE BIG ALBUM FROM AUGUST 1950
Subject: CAPTAIN/LT.COL. JW DONOVAN, WOULD LIKE ANY INFO, DONT KNOW HIS UNIT, HAVE BIG ALBUM FROM AUGUST 1950