Death Valley POW Camp Pukchin

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Larry Akers wrote on July 27, 2025

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Unit: BATTERY A, 82ND AAA AW BATTALION, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: US Army

Comments: Herbert Dale Akers was my uncle and his unit was Battery A, 82nd AAA AW Battalion, 2nd
Infantry Division. Listed as died from Pukchin-Tarigol Valley Hofong. Was captured
December 1, 1950 in the Battle of Kunu-ri in North Korea. I received the DPAA reports
but just wanting if someone has anything new

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Larry Akers wrote on July 27, 2025

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Unit: BATTERY A, 82ND AAA AW BATTALION, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: US Army

Comments: Herbert Dale Akers was my uncle and his unit was Battery A, 82nd AAA AW Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. Listed as died from Pukchin-Tarigol Valley Hofong. Was captured December 1, 1950 in the Battle of Kunu-ri in North Korea. I received the DPAA reports but just wanting if someone has anything new

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Nicholas Simms wrote on August 7, 2018

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City and State: EUGENE OR

Unit: NA

Service or Relationship: Na

Comments: If anyone knows anything about my great-grandfather major Joseph C Whitehead who died in Korea in a p o w Camp after being wounded buy a gunshot to the stomach please let me know thank you and God bless.

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Ronald (Ron) Messier wrote on May 30, 2016

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City and State: RIMROCK AZ

Unit: JICPAC

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Searching for someone who knew my Uncle SGT Lawrence Robidoux, USA, who was captured on the night of 27 November 1950 during the battle of Ch'ongch. He was with Company B, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. I know he was in the Death Valley holding points, and then moved to Camp 5, Pyoktong. He died of malnutrition on May 31, 1951. He was born in Radville, Saskatchewan, Canada. Anyone with information or who remembers him, is requested to contact me. Dog Tags and Remains never located.

Keywords: Battle at Ch'ongch, night of 27 Nov 1950, crossing Kuryong River. Co. B, 35th Infantry Reg., 25th Infantry Division, Death Valley, Camp 5, died 31 May 1951, Canadian born.

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Tim Maloney wrote on January 28, 2016

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City and State: TROY NY

Unit: MEDICAL CO-9TH INFANTRY REG-2ND INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My Uncle, M/Sgt Bruno Bevevino was a member of the Medical Co-9th Infantry Reg-2nd Infantry Division in Korea. He was captured at Chosin Reservoir on 1 Dec 1950 and by all accounts was a POW at Death Valley. Ultimately, my uncle died on approximately 23Mar 1951.
I was wondering if anyone has any additional information regarding his death and circumstances of his imprisonment.
Respectfully submitted

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Richard Stender wrote on May 11, 2013

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City and State: NEWNAN GA

Unit: 503 FA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am seeking information on Connie Goosby. His name is on our
Honor Roll and will be featured on Memorial Day, 2013. He was
captured on 1 Dec in the battle at the Chongchon River and died
in prison camp on 10 April He served with the 503d FA Bn,
covering the retreat of elements of the 2d Inf. Div. I think,
from what I have gathered, he died in the infamous death camp
of malnutrition. Please- any info is helpful.

Keywords: Connie Goosby

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Carole Blakeslee wrote on May 26, 2012

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City and State: ERIE PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am Looking for ANY information on my cousin, Sgt Robert Lawrence
Magoon, he was a member of Army Unit: Company I, 3rd Battalion, 38th
Infantry Regiment, 2 Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War
while fighting the enemy in South Korea, November 28th 1950,
Chongchon River and died while a prisioner in 1951. His remains have yet
to be recovered. I would love to hear any stories or find any additional
photos of him for the family.
Please contact me.

Keywords: Chongchon River, Army Unit: I CO 3 BN 38 INF RGT 2 INF Div, Robert
Lawrence Magoon, Thomas Waltonbaugh, Kujang Area East, Death Valley
POW Camp

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George Gatliff wrote on May 11, 2012

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City and State: LITTLE ROCK AR

Unit: A/937FAB

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: The remains of MSG Elwood Green have been identified
and returned, this week, to his home of Montgomery
County Arkansas for interment. He was captured in
1950 and died 18 February 1951 of malnutrition.

Keywords: E/2/5/1st Cav Div

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Diane Dartnell wrote on September 11, 2010

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Comments: I would love to hear from any one who knew George W Koon. He was taken prisoner on Dec 1 1950 and died in April of 1951. They found his remains in 2000 and was identified in 2008. He was buried in SC near his family home.I would love to give any info to his family of anyone who knew him. He has a brother who is 90 years old and still very sharp and a sister who is 99 also very sharp. I was only 10 when he went off to war but still remember him.

Keywords: medic with the 9th infantry regiment 2nd infantry division. He was in the battle of Ch'ongch River where he was taken prisoner.

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Kay Reed wrote on November 19, 2009

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City and State: YORKTOWN IN

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Comments: My Uncle Maurice Metzcar was captured April 25th, 1951 near Chongpyong. He was declared dead Sept. 28th, 1951 of malnutrion. His body was never recovered. I would love to hear from anyone that might have known him or who was in this camp to give his family a sense of what his last few months were like. His location of loss is listed as Death Valley. He was a Captain in the 555th Army Artillery Batallion (105 m.m.)

Keywords: ,Maurice Metzcar,555th Art. Bn, April 25, 1951

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Robert Granillo wrote on October 26, 2009

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City and State: CHANDLER AZ

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: PFC Martin Leon Granillo was assigned to the HQ Battery,82nd AAA-AW Battalion 2nd INF. He was captured on 1 Dec. 1950 and died in captivity on 20 Feb. 1951. He was in the " Death Valley" camp in Puk'chin. If there is anyone with any information, please contact me.

Keywords: HQ Battery, 82nd AAA-AW Battalion, 2nd INF Div.

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Evelyn Joy Bowen wrote on March 25, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My father, Maj. Joseph C. Whitehead, was a POW and later died of wounds and malnutrition. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who might have known or served with him.

Keywords: Joseph("Buster")Whitehead,2nd Infantry Division, 82nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery-Automatic Weapons(AAA-AW)Battalion, Headquarters Battery. POW 12-1-50; DOD 1-10-51. Hofong Camp T1 and T8, Pukchin-Tarigol Valley

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Karen Lezovich wrote on September 27, 2007

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Comments: My uncle, LT Lemuel L. English went missing in action 11-27-1950 in Korea. He was a member of the 2nd Inf. DIV, 38 INF, 2 BN, F CO. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who may have known him. I never got to meet him, and my dad had a hard time talking about him, so I don't know that much about him.

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Thomas Warren wrote on December 16, 2005

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Comments: we would like any info you have on on old freind his name is: Glenace H. Shaw he ws in the second inf div., ninth inf. reg. he lived in lyon county in Kansas if you knew him or were in the death valley camp with him please contact us with any info.

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Thomas Warren wrote on December 16, 2005

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Comments: we would like any info you have on on old freind his name is: Glenace H. Shaw

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Walter Whitcomb wrote on July 24, 2004

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City and State: REDONDO BEACH CA

Unit: 29TH INFANTRY 'K' CO.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Aubrie James wrote on February 8, 2004

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Aubrie James wrote on February 8, 2004

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Comments: Hi i am looking for info on anyone who was in a POW camp- could you tell more about it in your comments??

aubrie

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Deborah K. (Deb) Christman wrote on November 9, 2003

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City and State: CULLODEN WV

Unit: ARMY

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone that may have been in PW camp with my dad. I know for certain the he was in Camp 5 for awhile, he was in the reactionary camps and was moved around several times. I know he was on the Death March. What camps were the reactionary camps? Does anyone recognize his name? He passed away 13 years ago and I would love to learn more about what happened to him during the War. He never spoke about it. Please help if you can. Thanks.

Keywords: Member of the 1st Cav

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Emily Englett wrote on June 9, 2003

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City and State: MATTHEWS GA

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Comments: I'm searching for anyone who may remember George F Pennington from the camps. He was held captive from 1950-1953. This year his family is trying to suprise him with a celebration in honor of his 50 yrs of freedom!! Please help me find any info about my granddaddy.

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Gary Morris wrote on March 15, 2003

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City and State: SCOTTSDALE AZ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My name is Gary Morris. My brother Sgt. John (Jack) C. Morris, Jr., in "E" Company, 19th. Infantry Regiment of the 24th. Infantry Division. He was listed on the "944 List" and date of him being killed was 10/8/1950. He was involved in the "Death March of the 200". I'm his only living survivor now, as both our parents are deceased and neither of us have siblings. What I would like to find out is if there is anyone that remembers my brother who I may get in contact with. At the time of his death I was 5 years old, but have fond memories of him as a child. I would like to find out anything I could of where he was killed, and maybe someday be able to have his body brought home. But mostly, I just would like to talk to someone who may have known him. Anything you can assist me with is appreciated.

Gary Morris
Gointel@AOL.COM

Keywords: Service # RA 19340024

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Ariel Kimble wrote on January 15, 2003

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Comments: I am doing my junior paper over women i combat and I am needing POW stories to prove one of my points that men are tortured just as bad as a man could or would be. Please help me out if you have a storie to tell. Thank you so much!

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Daniel Beard wrote on March 21, 2002

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City and State: MANCHESTER MD

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I looking for any information on Harold if you know anthing please fell free to call or e-mail

Keywords: nicknames Beard Jr. battles Wonju Bean camp

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Louis Baldovi wrote on March 15, 2002

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City and State: KANEOHE HI

Unit: 180TH INF., 45TH DIV.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to know if anyone was in the same POW camp with Sgt. Clarence Young, 5th RCT, Hawaii. He attempted 3 escapes and failed every time, once attempted to swim the Yalu River. He was a trouble maker in every camp he was in and was one of the last POW to be repatriated. In one of his attempted escapes he led some officers but all were captured again. For all his attempted escapes he should receive a decoration but we need witnesses to verify his accounts.

Keywords: Old Baldy, Heartbreak Ridge, Hill 854,

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