Entry: 98614
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER JOHN MCDONNELL FROM IRELAND
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER JOHN MCDONNELL FROM IRELAND
Connie MacDermott wrote on September 23, 2019
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Comments: Hi, I am trying to find information on my father John(Johnny) McDonnell. He was from Tipperary in Ireland. He wouldn't tell us much of his time in Korea but he was a POW for a number of years and may have been wounded at some stage as he had a number of bad scars on his legs. He told me he was captured after crossing the Yalu river. And was a Pow for a long while. He was young at the time as he was born in 1931. I think he may have been conscripted in Yorkshire, previous to this he lived in Portsmouth and London. He stayed in the British army when released from North Korea as I know he was in Hong Kong in 1954 and after in Bremen Haven in Germany. He said he couldn't face leaving. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Entry: 96963
Subject: JH RODGER
Subject: JH RODGER
Richard Rodger wrote on December 20, 2018
City and State: AIRDRIE
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Comments: Pte J H Rodger. James Hamilton Rodger service number 22380289 was on hill 317 Maryang san assigned to B company the 1st Battalion KOSB. On the night of 4 Nov 1951 he was declared missing then announced KIA on 5 Nov 1951 aged 22yrs with no known resting place. Does anyone remember Jim or have any contemporary information on what actually happened on 4th and 5th Nov1951. I was told by my late father, Jims only brother that he was killed whilst manning his Bren gun and being overrun by the Chinese advance. I was also told that Jim may have been wounded by Mortar fire, and carried by his fellow KOSB mates taken prisoner but prior to reaching the prison camp the Chinese captors shot and killed him at the roadside. Is there any truth in this version, if so where was he shot and buried.
I would be most grateful for any information, field notes a photograph etc.
Keywords: Maryang San, KOSB, Nov 4th 1951
Entry: 93155
Subject: PENMAN
Subject: PENMAN
Theo Ballance wrote on May 18, 2016
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City and State: KEINTON MANDEVILLE
Unit: ROYAL NAVY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Looking for any details of Naval Airman PENMAN L/SFX73515 Royal Navy, first name not known, said to have landed from HMS Cockade on Tae Wha-do Island 28 November 1951 as assistant to Lieutenant Denis Lankford to find a vantage point to observe a bombardment of the mainland, Chinese invaded following day and both were taken PoW 30 November, possibly held in Camp 3/2, repatriated 22 August 1953
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Entry: 92839
Subject: 22674301 PRIVATE A. WATSON BLACK WATCH. ?POW
Subject: 22674301 PRIVATE A. WATSON BLACK WATCH. ?POW
Wayne Taylor wrote on March 9, 2016
City and State: BUXTON
Unit: BLACK WATCH REGT
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Is there a nominal for all UK Pow's? I am interested in this man an believe him to have been a POW but would like to confirm same.
If anyone has any info please contact me
Many thanks
Wayne
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Entry: 89945
Subject: INFORMATION ON JH RODGER KOSB
Subject: INFORMATION ON JH RODGER KOSB
Richard Rodger wrote on November 10, 2014
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle Pte J H Rodger. James Hamilton Rodger service number 22380289 was on hill 317 Maryang san with the 1st Battalion KOSB on the night of 4Nov 1951. He was declared missing then announced KIA on 5 Nov 1951 aged 22yrs with no known resting place. It was always a hope that someday he would be found. Does anyone remember Jim or know what actually happened to Jim on 4th and 5th Nov1951. I was told by my late father, Jims only brother that he was killed whilst manning his Bren gun and being overrun by the Chinese advance. I was also told that Jim may have been wounded by Mortar fire, and carried by his fellow KOSB mates taken prisoner but prior to reaching the prison camp the Chinese captors shot and killed him at the roadside . Is there any truth in this version, if so where was he shot and buried.
I would be most grateful of any information
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Entry: 86860
Subject: I'M SEARCHING FOR RECORDS ON MY FATHER
Subject: I'M SEARCHING FOR RECORDS ON MY FATHER
Colin Knight JR. wrote on July 28, 2013
City and State: SOUTHAMPTON HAMPSHIRE
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi I'm looking for any records on my father who's name is Reginal Norman Knight. I
believe he was shot in the leg and taken prisoner at some stage during the Korean War.
Keywords: Reginal Norman Knight
Entry: 86859
Subject: I'M SEARCHING FOR RECORDS ON MY FATHER
Subject: I'M SEARCHING FOR RECORDS ON MY FATHER
Colin Knight JR. wrote on July 28, 2013
City and State: SOUTHAMPTON HAMPSHIRE
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi I'm looking for any records on my father who's name is Reginal Norman Knight. I
believe he was shot in the leg and taken prisoner at some stage during the Korean War.
Keywords: Reginal Norman Knight
Entry: 74699
Subject: WILLIAM HUBERT PAYNE
Subject: WILLIAM HUBERT PAYNE
David Payne wrote on May 15, 2010
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Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: 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: Keywords: hubert william payne, british army captured in korea spent three years in prisoner of war camp japan.
Entry: 73050
Subject: LIVED THROUGH KOREA
Subject: LIVED THROUGH KOREA
Edward Boyce wrote on January 7, 2010
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City and State: COLERAINE LO
Unit: RUR
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi,
I am the proud nephew of 'Johnny' John Mc Mullan, who served with the Royal Ulster Rifles ! Does anybody remember the flag flown after liberation ?
Can any body answer please ????
Keywords: Johnny
He kneeled on a rock for a piece of food he got from somebody for a friend for 2-3 days a rock above his head ...
Entry: 72305
Subject: JAMES VARNEY RAF PILOT/POW?
Subject: JAMES VARNEY RAF PILOT/POW?
Laura Varney wrote on November 11, 2009
City and State: MA
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: How would I go about finding out about a family story? I was told my father (James Allen Varney) was an RAF pilot who flew in the Korean War (1950-1953 he would have been 22-25yo) and was shot down and held as a POW for six months. He had a scar on his right temple, which I had assumed came from being shot down. He never spoke of it and he died when I was 17 (23 years ago). He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was a British citizen until he came to the US in 1963. I can confirm that he was in the RAF and I believe he left the service in 1961.
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Entry: 72200
Subject: THE MORE I KNOW THE
Subject: THE MORE I KNOW THE
Chen Ping wrote on November 4, 2009
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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Yes, unfortunately it is true. After working for NSA while in the military and living in Northern China 2002-2007 near the North Korean border I have learned from many witnesses there are a number of American and possibly British POWs still being held in North Korea. The governments know about this but declare them "missing, presumed dead" or "chose to stay". Therefore I share my information with everyone in hopes something will be done soon to get these men back.
www.dprk-captives.com
http://image.examiner.com/x-25037-Spokane-Veterans-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d2-From-a-Dark-Prison-Cell-a-Cry-For-a-Savior
Keywords: Live POWs
Entry: 71845
Subject: IMJIN RIVER
Subject: IMJIN RIVER
Steven Bowman wrote on October 5, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: EAST MEON
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am interested in finding out any information on my uncle John Perkins who was taken prisoner at imjin river. As a boy I was never allowed to ask him about his experiances in the war.He did however mention that he or friends were shelled by the US tanks and subsequently were captured
Keywords: Gloustershire Regt "Harry"John Perkins prvt
Entry: 71465
Subject: ERIC JAMES PARKES
Subject: ERIC JAMES PARKES
Carole Parkes wrote on August 31, 2009
City and State: CATTERICK GARRISON
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers Eric James Parkes served with ?Kings Own, he never mentioned his time as POW much, the family would love to hear from anyone who can tell us anything about him.
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Entry: 67361
Subject: MORE INFORMATION ON C MILLS MENTIONED IN KOREAN ATROCITY
Subject: MORE INFORMATION ON C MILLS MENTIONED IN KOREAN ATROCITY
Helen Mills SR. wrote on September 29, 2008
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City and State: PAISLEY UK
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
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Keywords: which unit was he attached to.Was he a POW
Entry: 67360
Subject: MORE INFORMATION ON C MILLS MENTIONED IN KOREAN ATROCITY
Subject: MORE INFORMATION ON C MILLS MENTIONED IN KOREAN ATROCITY
Helen Mills SR. wrote on September 29, 2008
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City and State: PAISLEY UK
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
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Keywords: which unit was he attached to.Was he a POW
Entry: 59065
Subject: SEARCHING: TREVOR DOBSON, ROYAL FUSILIERS
Subject: SEARCHING: TREVOR DOBSON, ROYAL FUSILIERS
Terry Dobson wrote on September 28, 2006
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Comments: hi im looking for any records on my father whos name is trevor dobson he was a cpl and his unit. he served in the royal fusiliers and saw action on hill 101 and the imjin river. he was also taken prisoner at some stage.
Keywords: im searching for records on my father
Entry: 58852
Subject: ANDY MCNABB
Subject: ANDY MCNABB
Elizabeth McNabb-Moscynski wrote on September 11, 2006
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for information about my Uncle Andy who was a POW in Korea. He was in many camps from what I understand. He passed away some years back.
Keywords: POW,Ulster,Coleraine N. Ireland
Entry: 52513
Subject: INFORMATION ON AUSTRALIAN'S WHO SERVED
Subject: INFORMATION ON AUSTRALIAN'S WHO SERVED
John Winterbotham wrote on August 8, 2005
City and State: ALEXANDRA HILLS Q
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: You find it at - www.koreanroll.gov.au
It list all Australians who served in the Korean Conflict.
Keywords: Korean Nominal Roll, Department of Veteran's Affairs
Entry: 48807
Subject: ERIC JAMES PARKES
Subject: ERIC JAMES PARKES
Carole Parkes wrote on February 9, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CATTERICK GARRISON
Unit: KOSB
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: seeking information on eric james parkes served with kings own in korea. researching family history-unfortunately his memories of the POW camps meant he did not talk about his service-family would be interested to hear from anyone who remembers him. he was living in new zealand until his death in the late 1990
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Entry: 25428
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