Entry: 102402
Subject: NAMES OF PEOPLE IN POW CAMP 1
Subject: NAMES OF PEOPLE IN POW CAMP 1
Mark Bourgoin wrote on August 22, 2025
City and State: PELHAM AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: All - I was in Maine recently, visiting family. I made a point this time (since I am getting no younger) to spend time sifting through my Dad's stuff from both Germany (WW2) and Korea. I have posted on here before. He was captured and a POW in Camp 1. One thing that I found was his address book of "Boys I met in POW Camp , Changsong". As you can imagine, it is primitive and worn. Yet, There are 100 or so names (and partial addresses) of soldiers who my Dad (SFC Joseph A Bourgoin) served with. My dad would have been 95. So, chances of many of these names still being around are slim - but maybe!!!!! And, maybe next of kin could see their father/grandfather's name here. Please let me know if any of you are still out there - actual person, or descendent. Also, I have these names in a database and would be happy to keep this list updated in case of errors, misspells, etc. Here are the names and partial addresses he had:
Chester Serafin (Pfc) Amsterdam NY
Lloyd Shaffer Abbottstown PA
Raymond Croumbley Piladelphia PA
Clarence Penton Jr Picayune MS
Claud R. Helt (Cpl) Tulsa OK
Milton Creech Philadelphia PA
William Wood (Pfc) Washongton Court House OH
Norman Powers Jr. (Pfc) Portsmouth VA
Miles Dawson (Pfc) Norman OK
Sheshan Ferris Ogdensburg NY
Herrod McCallum Murfreesboro TN
Parter Crisp Bryson City NC
Henry Williams Medford OR
Norman Sing Washington PA
E. B. Payne (Pfc) Bremen GA
James Wallace Fairburn GA
Melvin Darnell Sinai KY
James Sullivan North Nashville TN
Junius Sedatol Napoleanvilleville LA
Ralph McKinny Fort Payne AL
Albert Bemerer Cincinnati OH
Letroy Hawley Armour SD
Ted Lieb (Pfc) Indiana PA
James Hodges Gallatin TN
Oren D Hanbaum San Angelo TX
Stanley Furnish Scottsburd IN
Harold Humphreys Harriman TN
Peter LeClair Fulton NY
John Doherty (Pfc) Philadelphia PA
Willard Ward Sand Springs OK
Richard Violet (Pfc) Montrose MI
Woodrow Womack Poplar Bluff MO
Carence Penton Jt. (Pfc) Picayune MS
Melvin Taylor Morgantown NC
Charles Boyd (Pfc) Utica MI
David Montgomery Indianapolis IN
Calvin Stauber (Pfc) Lenoke AR
Jack Stinston Whipple WV
Robert Dyer (Cpl) Fresno CA
Delvin Merrill Casco ME
Charles Elliott Richmond VA
Ralph Adams Auburn ME
Jack Simmons (Pfc) Greenwood SC
William Jolliff Metamora IN
Thomas Farrell Pfc) Trinidad CO
Levi Powell Pekin IL
Alvin Schad Purdy MO
Anthony Ludwig Cincinnati OH
Joseph Rovessi Worcester MA
Robert Philpot Roanoke AL
Crawford Love Esom Hill GA
Glen Moreland Atlanta GA
Roger McCabe Newark NJ
Elmer Jackson Skowhegan ME
Carlton Durden Social Circle GA
George E Berube Fort Kent ME
Huey Harris Lamesa TX
Paul T. Sites Kline WV
Lawrence LaPointe Lewiston ME
Leland Smith Logeet IN
James Prewitt Louisville KY
Edward McGovern Seattle WA
Newton Duke Stepville AL
Richard Petersen Ishpening MI
Ralph Presbury Eureka IL
Milton Heyren Movion IA
John Bentley Whitesburg TN
Forest Johnson Grantville WV
Robert Carter (Pfc) Riverdale GA
Donal Denny Eldorado IL
Wallace Greenwell Webster KY
James Prow Sotsberry IN
Luis Delvalle NY NY
Albert DeSmet Holly MI
Leanel Trevio San Joan TX
Otis G. Blackburn Pikesville KY
Robert Haram Azusa CA
Worley Cutshaw Greenville TN
Arthur Sauder Soudertown PA
Emmitt Harrison Bristol VA
Lester Robertson (Pfc) Browning IL
Johnny Kimbrell Oakman AL
Harry Hazlett Pekin IL
Gilbert Tritt Jr. Ellwood City PA
Dean O. Beck York PA
Rafael Diaz Bronx NY
Frank Salerno NY NY
Virgil Chapman Haisington KS
Wiliam Miller Bellefontaine OH
John Lakins Portland ME
Allen Yates Lexington, TN
Thomas Gaylets Old Forge PA
Eugene Ramos Long Beach CA
Charles E Ferguson Lawville NY
Marlin Sisson Lennox SD
Charles W. McCraw St. louis MO
Thomas Brannon Glenville WV
Matthew Bowling Dewdrop KY
Herbert Harris Norfolk VA
Roberto Hinojosa Weslaco TX
James Ellison Kenosha WI
Frank Roath Morrell NE
Irvin Webster Porte City IA
Alton Krantz Concord VA
Baldomero De la Cruz San Antonio TX
Gilbert Hernandez LA CA
God Bless you all!!!! And, thank you for your service! Mark Bourgoin Son of Joseph A Bourgoin.
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Entry: 102229
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER
Taylor Berkheimer wrote on April 9, 2025
City and State: DETROIT MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Hello,
I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather, Corporal Blythe Berkheimer, US Army. I know that he was held as a POW after he was captured on 21 June 1951, and was held until his release on 17 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice. He passed in 1979, when my father was 16. I never knew him. If anyone knew him or has any memories of him, please reach out - I would love to learn more about him.
Thank you,
Taylor B. Berkheimer
Keywords:
Entry: 102228
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER
Taylor Berkheimer wrote on April 9, 2025
City and State: DETROIT MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Hello,
I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather, Corporal Blythe Berkheimer, US Army. I know that he was held as a POW after he was captured on 21 June 1951, and was held until his release on 17 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice. He passed in 1979, when my father was 16. I never knew him. If anyone knew him or has any memories of him, please reach out - I would love to learn more about him.
Thank you,
Taylor B. Berkheimer
Keywords:
Entry: 101815
Subject: CHOSIN FEW - CAMP 1
Subject: CHOSIN FEW - CAMP 1
Malori Ramos wrote on April 10, 2024
City and State:
Unit: UNIT 31
Service or Relationship: Army In Div 7th
Comments: Hello, I am looking for any and all information on Edward Calvin Kirby. Who was captured 12/03/50 and held until 08/14/53 in camp 1, Chang song. He returned home and went on to live a long life until his death in 2000. He spoke of the torture, starvation, and injuries. He spoke of him having to translate propaganda for the Chinese. He lost his toes and fingertips to frostbite. He was starved nearly to death and came home a shell of a man. Anyone who remembers him, or has pictures of that time. Please email me. Thank you. You are not forgotten.
Keywords: Edward c. Kirby, chosin reservoir, camp1, Chang song, korean war pow, Mia korean war
Entry: 100463
Subject: PFC NORMAN LONG
Subject: PFC NORMAN LONG
Alvin Long wrote on November 16, 2021
City and State: CALHOUN GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Does anyone remember PFC Norman Long, 2nd Division, he was captured in May 1951 and released Sept. 1953? He was in Camp 1 and maybe Camp 5 at one time. Respectfully Alvin Long
Keywords:
Entry: 99140
Subject: MY UNCLE
Subject: MY UNCLE
Joan Welch wrote on March 3, 2020
City and State: NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My Uncle was a POW at Changsong camp from November 1950 to August 1953. Looking for any information pertaining to the camp or my Uncle Corporal James H. Scherer. He was 18nyears old when captured. He was born in NY and lived in PA prior to his military enlistment. Upon his release he signed up for another 6 years in the Army.
Thank you
Keywords:
Entry: 98666
Subject: RAMON HUBER
Subject: RAMON HUBER
Jason Suibielski wrote on October 19, 2019
City and State: RALEIGH MS
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I am looking for any information on SFC. Ramon Huber who died about May 11, 1951 in Camp #1. Please email me any information. Thank You.
Keywords: Ramon Huber
Entry: 98465
Subject: BLYTHE BERKHEIMER
Subject: BLYTHE BERKHEIMER
Paul Anderson wrote on August 20, 2019
City and State: ESCONDIDO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My wife is the granddaughter of Blythe Berkheimer. She never met him but would like to hear from someone who knew him. Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 97668
Subject: MSG DALE REYNARD GUSTAFSON 38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT A CO 1 BN ARMY
Subject: MSG DALE REYNARD GUSTAFSON 38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT A CO 1 BN ARMY
Donna Gustafson-Nissen wrote on April 2, 2019
City and State: KANSAS CITY MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Dale Gustafson was my uncle. All of his family would love any memories or pictures from his time in the Korean War. Thank you.
Keywords: Dale, Gus, Gustafson, 38th, Army
Entry: 96972
Subject: UNIT G CO 2/7 REGT 3ID CHARLES FLOYD COOK
Subject: UNIT G CO 2/7 REGT 3ID CHARLES FLOYD COOK
Bonnie Lundy wrote on December 22, 2018
City and State: NEWBURG ND
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: mia . still searching for him. any info please contact me. thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 94948
Subject: PAULINA. JOHN P
Subject: PAULINA. JOHN P
John Paulina wrote on September 5, 2017
City and State: LEVELGREEN PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Private 1st class john p paulina prison ch'ang song
Keywords:
Entry: 94868
Subject: SEEKING THOSE THAT KNEW ED CHARVAT POW
Subject: SEEKING THOSE THAT KNEW ED CHARVAT POW
Greg Murdock wrote on August 7, 2017
City and State: BELGRADE MN
Unit: H & S BN
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Seeking any information from other Korean War Era soldiers that knew Ed Charvat during his time in the Army. Training, state-side service, in Korea and his time as a POW.
Thank you
Keywords: Edward Charvat Eddy. Eddie
Entry: 94686
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER?
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER?
Christy Kurz wrote on June 9, 2017
City and State: ORMOND BEACH FL
Unit: NOT SURE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Does anyone remember Charles Haines from Westminster, Maryland? He would have been around 18 year old in 1950. He was either in the army or a marine. He would have been in the Korean War either from June 1950-March 1951 or August 1951-January 1953. Sorry I don't have a lot of information to go from. He never spoke to my family much about his time except that he was a POW. He always said him and one other solider escaped by killing a guard but not sure if this is correct. He recently passed in October of 2016. The curiosity is getting the best of me and I just want to know more!
Keywords: His nickname was Chick or Chickie
If he served from August 1951 through January 1953 he would of already had a wife named Betty and a daughter name Shelia.
Entry: 94300
Subject: FREDERICK H STEVENS
Subject: FREDERICK H STEVENS
Robert Kingsland wrote on February 10, 2017
City and State: STROUD
Unit: FRIEND OF A POW
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: We are seeking anyone who remembers Frederick Stevens, who was known as Steve Stephens, and was with the Army Catering Corps attached to the Gloucester Regiment, and we think ended up in Camp 1. He was black, and born in St.Helena. He returned safely after the Korean War
Keywords: Unit 29B ?
Entry: 94267
Subject: PETER VITO TODARO
Subject: PETER VITO TODARO
Gabriella Lanza wrote on February 1, 2017
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for my Grandmother's mother's brother Peter Vito Todaro. Anyone with info contact me at findingpetervtodaro@gmail.com. He went missing in action November 26-28 1950. He was a master sergeant and was a Light weapons assault crewman or light weapons infantry leader. He was part of company F in the 35th infantry 25th division. He went missing near the village of Anju, Chongchon River battle zone. I believe he was brought to this prison camp, #1. I don't know if he could have made it out because someone said they saw him in1952 in great health. Though many have reported him in poor condition in this prison camp.
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Entry: 94037
Subject: JAMES FORD HANCOCK
Subject: JAMES FORD HANCOCK
Vanessa Sumner wrote on November 29, 2016
City and State: KNOXVILLE TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My husband and I are researching his uncle JAMES FORD HANCOCK (Jim) who was a POW in Camp 1 Ch'ang-Song, North Korea from Feb 13, 1951 to Aug 16, 1953. He passed away in 1991.
He also served in WWII. He signed up 3 months after his 18th birthday.
Jim was from Southwest Virginia.
We are interested in any photographs, stories, memories. He had a lot of problems when he came home and we don't know much about what he was like before he had this experience. The people who knew him back then have passed away so we only have a few family stories and a couple of photographs to remember him by. We would also like to know what happened to him in the camp so we can better understand him.
Thank you so much and good luck with your searches,
Vanessa Sumner
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Entry: 93548
Subject: CLAUDINE (MINK) SMITH
Subject: CLAUDINE (MINK) SMITH
Cassandra Clark wrote on August 4, 2016
City and State: SAINT LOUIS MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, I am look for my great uncle Claudine (mink) Smith. He was at the Chongchon river, the road from Tokchon to Kunu-ri North Korea on November 27, 1950. He was presumed dead, but I just read an article saying the a witness Raymond Cook said he suffered massive chest wounds, but another witness Willie Daniels said they saw him in August 1952 in camp 1.
Please, if anyone has any information on my uncle or any of the witnesses please message me! I'm trying to find closure for my 93 year old grandmother Geraldine. She is Claudine's sister.
Keywords: Claudine Smith
November 27, 1950
Chongchon river
Entry: 93140
Subject: LOOKING FOR PICTURES ON DONALD W PETERSON
Subject: LOOKING FOR PICTURES ON DONALD W PETERSON
Chip Herold wrote on May 15, 2016
City and State: ATLANTA GE
Unit: BTRY B 1STBN 11THMAR 1STMARDIV (REINF) FMF, KOREA
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Donald Peterson is my biological father. I'm trying to find any pictures that someone may have of him from the Korean war.
Name Donald W Petersen
Birth Date 30 Apr 1930
Rank Private
POW Camp Ch'ang-Song
Service Number 0017260223
Dossier Number C8054127
Source Repatriated Korean Conflict POWs
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Entry: 92286
Subject: SARGENT RICHARD (DICK) DESAUTELS
Subject: SARGENT RICHARD (DICK) DESAUTELS
Perry Allen wrote on November 25, 2015
City and State: SOUTH LEE MA
Unit: A COMPANY 2ND ENGINEERING COMBAT BAT 2ND ID
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am writing to gather some information about my Uncle SGT Richard Dick Desautels. He would have been a Corporal at/during his interment as a Prisoner of War from December 1, 1950 to his death per the Chinese government on September 29, 1953. Some accounts say he died sometime in April, 1953.
The information I specifically am trying to ascertain is if he was take to Mukden for medical care related to a wound to his knee area at the time of his capture during the retreat from Kujang to Kuni-ri then to Sun chon. He was captured at or near Kuni-ri. He spent time in Camp 1 and Camp 5. He drove and repaired trucks. He drove trucks to/from Camp 1 and Camp 5. He learned and spoke some Chinese. It has been reported he translated the guards conversations to the other prisoners. It has been further reported he translated broadcasts to the prisoners as well.
I would appreciate any information good, bad or otherwise of any POW that might have had any conversations with Dick of any kind. Particularly if they might be able to confirm the he had been sent to Mukden (now Shenyang). Perhaps a person might have heard some of what he saw there?
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Entry: 90679
Subject: SGT FLOYD JR JACKSON RETURNED TO US
Subject: SGT FLOYD JR JACKSON RETURNED TO US
Timothy Taravella wrote on February 26, 2015
Email Update Needed
City and State: CENTENNIAL CO
Unit: OLINGER CHAPEL HILL MEMORIAL
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I am writing today to share some wonderful news and to ask that that you share this with your colleagues and neighbors.
After a very long 65 years, Sergeant Floyd JR Jackson is coming home from the Korean War. Sergeant Jackson served his country with honor in Korea as an Infantryman in the 3rd Infantry Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was captured on December 12, 1950 and died at Camp One on the Yalu River on February 3, 1951. His remains were not identified until December 2013. Upon positive confirmation of the identity of his remains, his niece, Joanna Mueller of Bailey, asked that he be brought home to be buried next to his family at Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery in Centennial.
Sergeant Jackson was posthumously awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, his Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Purple Heart.
The family asked that we reach out to local veterans organizations, civic, and fraternal groups to inform the public of this event and encourage your attendance and participation in this event. If you or your members are interested in attending this graveside, full US Army Honors burial, please give us a call at (303) 771-3960 to let us know how many might be attending.
Service Details:
Saturday, March 7, 2015, 10:00AM (if weather demands, will be moved indoors to Chapel)
Graveside Service with full US Army Honors
Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary and Cemetery
6601 South Colorado Blvd, Centennial CO 80121
(303) 771-3960 www.olingerchapelhill.com
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Entry: 90418
Subject: LOOKING FOR POW CAMP 1
Subject: LOOKING FOR POW CAMP 1
Joe Fiore wrote on January 19, 2015
City and State: ST PETERS MO
Unit: 38 INFINTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Was wondering if anyone remembers my dad, Placido Fiore from Camp 1. He was was from Buffalo, N.Y. and now resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
He is 83 and for the first time, he is starting to open up about his experience as a POW. Was hoping to find someone who may still remember him.
He became a prisoner in February, 1951 and was released in August, 1953
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Entry: 89523
Subject: FREDRICK R KEYES
Subject: FREDRICK R KEYES
Shirley Mclean wrote on August 17, 2014
Email Update Needed
City and State: GREENE NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Fredrick was prisoner of war in 1951- 53 in Korea doe any on remember him? He was my Incle
Keywords:
Entry: 88336
Subject: GEORGE VANN
Subject: GEORGE VANN
Emris Graham wrote on February 16, 2014
City and State: BIRMINGHAM AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for info on My Uncle George H. Vann PFC USMC who was captured on11/27/1950 and released on 08/21/1953
The US archives shows he was at Ch'ang Song.
Keywords:
Entry: 86997
Subject: 35TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
Subject: 35TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
Nita Grattan wrote on August 13, 2013
City and State: MIDLOTHIAN VA
Unit: ARMY 35TH INF REGIMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Hello Wilmer Wesley Clark is my dad. He was a Pow for 3years. I
don't know which camp he was in. if you knew him please contact
me. I m his daughter.
Thank you for your time
Keywords: 35th Inf Regiment Korean Pow 3 years. 1951-53
Entry: 86993
Subject: MY EMAIL IS NOW -LDROBERTS1@VERIZON.NET
Subject: MY EMAIL IS NOW -LDROBERTS1@VERIZON.NET
Lloyd Roberts wrote on August 13, 2013
City and State: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA
Unit: 2ND DIV, 23RD RGMT, E CO
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Captured May 18. Held in Chungsung Camp 1
Keywords:
Entry: 86654
Subject: ROBERT LEE CULLEY
Subject: ROBERT LEE CULLEY
Jeffery Culley wrote on July 7, 2013
City and State: GALLIANO LA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my name is jeffery culley my grandpa was and still to this day is
my hero i am 23 years old i was 16 years old when my grandpa passed
away he served with the army in Korea he was MIA POW for 18 months
he never spoke about the war at all to anyone when he passed away
we found none of his medals or any of his belonging for the
military i want to know about my grandpa if any one can help me if
you knew him or one of your relatives knew him please contact me
day or night his name is Robert Lee Culley AKA Bob thank you and
god bless you all iv read most of yall post may god be with all of
us as we search for answers
Keywords: Army, Robert L. Culley, Bob Culley POW
Entry: 86058
Subject: VERNON L ROHRBAOUG (POW)
Subject: VERNON L ROHRBAOUG (POW)
David Erbstoesser wrote on April 25, 2013
City and State: BISMARCK ND
Unit: CO I, 23 INF REG'T 2ND INF DIV
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My sons wife's dad is Vernon Rohrbaugh served in Korea and was
a POW from 18 May-24 April 1953. Vernon died 2-25-1997.
He was at Camp 1 as a POW
If any one was with him and has a story or some photos please
contact me
my daughter in law never knew him as the family broke up before
she got to know him
Keywords:
Entry: 86002
Subject: LOOKING FOR OWEN D LATHAM
Subject: LOOKING FOR OWEN D LATHAM
Diane Price wrote on April 18, 2013
City and State: GILBERT SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My uncle Sherwood David Hulon was in Chang song prison,
captured May 18, 1951. I am trying to help him find a friend
who was also there, Owen D. Latham. Please e-mail if any
info. Thanks, Diane
Keywords:
Entry: 85765
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT POW ALBERT SOURBEER
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT POW ALBERT SOURBEER
Randy Smallwood wrote on March 23, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for information about my late Mothers's Cousin
Albert Sourbeer- captured 11/30/50-held at camp 1
Keywords: Albert Sourbeer US Army POW Camp 1
Entry: 85412
Subject: ABEL ORTIZ
Subject: ABEL ORTIZ
Lin LaRonde wrote on February 10, 2013
City and State: FULTON NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am
seeking ANY information on Abel Ortiz, US Army, who
fought in Korea, mostly, I think, in a FA unit. My
brother, Michael, and I have ben seeking any
information or photos. Thank you!
Keywords: Field Artillery? Infantry
Entry: 85407
Subject: INTERESTED FAMILY MEMBER
Subject: INTERESTED FAMILY MEMBER
Nicanor Galvan wrote on February 9, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Gilberto Galvan has passed away and to my knowledge no
one really knows much about his time in the military. I
am interested in knowing if anyone knew him and had any
information.
Keywords: Gilberto Galvan
Entry: 83592
Subject: WILLIAM (BILL) BLACKBURN
Subject: WILLIAM (BILL) BLACKBURN
Sue McGrew wrote on July 10, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone that may have known Bill
Blackburn. He was captured 12 April 1951 and released
15 Aug 1953.
Keywords:
Entry: 81974
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT WILLIAM / BILL FLANDERS, MY DAD
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT WILLIAM / BILL FLANDERS, MY DAD
Laura Flanders wrote on February 3, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: PALM BAY FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for any info I can get about my dad. He died
when I was 16 in '94. He was my everything. I know he was
a tail gunner, (he was really short) and he was shot
down. He went in when he was 17yrs old in '52. He was
from Georgia. I know he was a POW but don't know when he
went over, what camp or more info. He did get a purple
heart, but I don't know the circumstances. Besides a few
small details he didn't talk about it. The scars were far
too deep.. Please help me if you have ANY info! I've
waited 18 years for help/info.
Keywords: William Flanders, Tail gunner, Shot down, Georgia, Purple
heart
Entry: 80931
Subject: SGT ROBERT J COFFEE USMC
Subject: SGT ROBERT J COFFEE USMC
Ronald Coffee wrote on November 8, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: ST. CLOUD FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking to get in contact with Robert Peacock.
Wwo is in possession of a green book with writing on
the outside that is either Korean or Chinese.
This book was given to his mother,Jacque Miller, for
safe keeping after Sgt Robert J Coffee USMC was
captured in North Korea. My father, SGT Robert J
Coffee was capture during Chosen Reservior campaign.
Held by the enemy from 1950 through 1953.
According to a comment on page one of this site
Robert Peacock is searching for SGT Robert J Coffee
or family members. SGT Robert J Coffee pass away a
few years ago, I am his youngest son, Ronald B Coffee
and have been searching for as much information about
my fathers service in the USMC as possible. Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
According to the comment by Robert Peacock the book
is a diary and has pictures inside of it of his
family that were sent to him while he was held
prisoner, and was just looking to reunite this
book with SGT Robert J Coffee, or to return it to his
family.
Thank You
Ronald Coffee
Son of SGT Robert J Coffee USMC
Ron_coffee@doh.state.fl.us
Keywords: Sgt. Robert J. Coffee
Sgt. Robert J Coffey
Robert Peacock
Jacque Miller
diary
POW camp 1
POW camp 5
Entry: 80314
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE INFORMATION ON A MARINE MIA KOREA 1950, CPL. RALPH MERLE INGSTROM
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE INFORMATION ON A MARINE MIA KOREA 1950, CPL. RALPH MERLE INGSTROM
Max L. Reeder wrote on September 9, 2011
City and State: CENTERVILLE OH
Unit: 1ST MARINE DIV. 11TH MARINE DIV.FMF, KOREA,1950/51
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: God Bless all Ex POW, MIA,and past and present
veterans for your service, you will never be
forgotten.
Keywords: Was with Cpl. Engstrom Dec 1950 when he become
missing. Was a friend and still am to him.If anyone
can help with information please contact me I am 81
now and totally service disabled. Thank You,
Entry: 79748
Subject: KOREAN POW INTER CAMP 'OLYMPICS' CAMPS 1 TO 5.
Subject: KOREAN POW INTER CAMP 'OLYMPICS' CAMPS 1 TO 5.
Frederick McMillan wrote on July 25, 2011
City and State: BLAIR ATHOL SA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: See link for names and photos of some Korean POWs at an Inter camp 'olympics'. My father Fred McMillan from Nthn Ireland is in the soccer pages.
Hope you find someone here.
http://www.kmike.com/POW_Olympics/pow/index.htm
Keywords: Korean POW Camp 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Entry: 79333
Subject: INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER
Subject: INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER
Haley Roath wrote on June 17, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for a picture of my grandfather Frank E. Roath, the picture was said to have been seen in a museum in Virginia somewhere but we do not live close to see he was said to have been coming out of the back of a truck just days after his release from his camp ( camp 1) if anybody knows where the picture might be please email me.
Keywords: pictures, p.o.w., camp 1, Frank E. Roath, korea,
Entry: 79156
Subject: YOUNGEST POW IN CAMP
Subject: YOUNGEST POW IN CAMP
Roger Hoover wrote on June 1, 2011
City and State: FAIRBORN OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Mr Jackie Perry was the youngest POW in the camp and I
believe the youngest during the Korean War. He now lives
in Fairborn, Ohio, and is very active in POW and DAV
matters. If anyone knows him I would be glad to pass on
your messages to him, as he is a friend of mine.
Keywords: Youngest POW in camp.
Entry: 78163
Subject: INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER.
Subject: INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER.
Duncan Murdock wrote on March 13, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: BELGRADE MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any information on my
grandfather Edward Charvat of Bismarck North
Dakota. He was in camp 1 and that's all I know.
I'm currently in the Marine Corps and nobody in
my family really knows much about his
experience. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
Keywords: Edward Charvat
Entry: 77879
Subject: NORRIS DENNIS CRAFT
Subject: NORRIS DENNIS CRAFT
Debbi Youngman wrote on February 16, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone that might have served or was captured with my uncle Norris Dennis Craft. He was from Evans,Louisiana serving in the US Army. He was captured November 30,1950 and sent to Ch'ang-song prison camp. He was released Aug 23,1953. After he returned home he joined the Air Force but was not able to serve long due to problems from Korea. Unfornately,he was murdered October 12, 1957. If anyone has any information, please contact me. And may God bless all of those who served.
Keywords: Unit# 0031, In Div-7th, Element Cv Div cav Regt Inf
Entry: 77247
Subject: IN MEMORY OF LT. RICHARD B. COKE
Subject: IN MEMORY OF LT. RICHARD B. COKE
Darlene D. Weaver wrote on December 26, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I was an Army brat, Army wife, Army widow, and am now an Air Force Retired wife, and I do not take the sacrifices that the men and women (and the family members) of our Armed Forces make lightly. I attended an estate sale in my neighborhood, and found Lt. Coke's decorations for sale by the piece. I purchased the lot, and have hung them in the family room next to my husband's, who is most humbly grateful to share his wall space with Lt. Coke. I just wanted to post a remembrance at this site. Lt.Coke died at Prison Camp 1, but was re-buried at Ft. Sam Houston under Operation Glory. My parents and first husband are also at rest there, and my life has been free because of the thousands more who bear silent watch with them.
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Entry: 76977
Subject: CAMP ONE/MAY MASSACRE
Subject: CAMP ONE/MAY MASSACRE
Seth Jones III wrote on November 28, 2010
City and State: FARMVILLE NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am researching my father's experience in Korea. He was captured on May 18, 1951 during the May Massacre and spent 2 and 1/2 years in Camp One. I am interested in accounts of the battle, details about the march and life in the Camp. His name is Seth Jones, Jr and passed away May 2, 2008. To all who served thank you and God bless
Keywords: Camp One-May Massacre - Hill 1051
Entry: 76936
Subject: ROBB AND REX DODGE TWINNS IN KOREAN WAR
Subject: ROBB AND REX DODGE TWINNS IN KOREAN WAR
Robb Dodge SR. wrote on November 26, 2010
City and State: FREEPORT TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: If you remember the men Robb or Rex dodge we would love to
hear storys and pictures
Keywords: Twinns Robb and Rex dodge Korean war Rex was a pow for 3
years looking for people who were with them in there infentry
ornwith Rex in Korean prison camp
Entry: 75645
Subject: ARTHUR VIOLET
Subject: ARTHUR VIOLET
Joy Cauley wrote on July 29, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
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Entry: 75594
Subject: CPL. GUY L. LEWIS
Subject: CPL. GUY L. LEWIS
Dana Coffey wrote on July 26, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: TULSA OK
Unit: 38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, SECOND DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm are reserching my fathers history and would appreciate any information or photo`s. All I know is that my father served in the 38th Infantry regiment, Second division, and was captured in May of 1951. The prision camp I believe was Changsong. I'm looking for anyone who was imprisoned with my father any information at all would be greatly appreciated I also want to say Thank you to all who have served, and died for our Freedom and others and God Bless You.
Dana Lewis-Coffey
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Entry: 74696
Subject: HUBERT WILLIAM PAYNE (POW)
Subject: HUBERT WILLIAM PAYNE (POW)
David Payne wrote on May 15, 2010
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: If anyone new hubert william payne , i would like to know more information about my grandfather and what he was like, he never spoke much about korea or world war two.
Keywords: hubert william payne, british army captured in korea spent three years in prisoner of war camp japan.
Entry: 73780
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW CLIFF AYOTTE WHO WAS A POW FOR 3 YEARS
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW CLIFF AYOTTE WHO WAS A POW FOR 3 YEARS
James McCarthy wrote on March 2, 2010
City and State: STERLING HEIGHTS MI
Unit: 65TH INF. REGT., 3RD INF. DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I also am a Korean War Veteran, I served in the 65th Inf. Regt.,3rd Inf. Regt. I served from Feb. 1953 through Apl. 1954. I attained the rank of SFC. I seen combat in the Kumwa Valley, Outpost Harry and other combat areas always above the 38th.
Keywords: I am looking for someone who knew my brother-in-law,
Clifford A.Ayotte. He entered the service from Michigan. I knoe that he served with the 2nd Division, I believe the 9th Inf. Regt. Hq/Hq company.
Entry: 72746
Subject: SGT. ROBERT J COFFEE USMC
Subject: SGT. ROBERT J COFFEE USMC
Robert Peacock wrote on December 12, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: SANTA ROSA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I am looking for Sgt. Robert J. Coffey or his family. I am in possession of a
green book with writing on the outside that is either Korean or Chinese.
This book was given to my mother Jacque Miller for safe keeping after his
capture. It is a diary and has pictures inside of it of his family that were
sent to him while he was held prisoner. I am just looking to reunite this
book with Robert, or to return it to his family.
Thanks,
Robert
Keywords: Prisoner of war camp number 1
Entry: 72717
Subject: WILLIAM LYNN (BILL)
Subject: WILLIAM LYNN (BILL)
Becky Lynn wrote on December 11, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: POINTMARION PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello My name is Becky. My grandfather was a POW. I dont no much because he never talked about it. I do know that he was held captive by the Japs for a long time I want to say like two yaers but im not sure on that. I would love to talk to any one with any kind of information, photos,stories etc.He was from Pennsylvania. Thanks!
Keywords: William Lynn(Bill) Pow
Entry: 72581
Subject: PVT JOSEPH R. TRAVERS
Subject: PVT JOSEPH R. TRAVERS