Entry: 102023
Subject: KOREA SPECIAL FORCES RCHA DIARY 1950/1951
Subject: KOREA SPECIAL FORCES RCHA DIARY 1950/1951
Edward Stoddart wrote on October 20, 2024
City and State: DIAMOND BAR CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My father was a Lieutenant in the RCHA serving in Korea Special Forces approx 18 months from 1950 to 1951.
Sadly, he passed away in 2015.
He handwrote a diary in a small notebook. Much of it is readable, but the shorthand difficult to read. Some of it is in what looks lik military abbreviations.
I would like to get it published, but need to transcribe it as accurately as possible.
I would be very greateful if anyone who is familiar with the military would be interrested in taking a look at a few pages.
Much thanks, Ed Stoddart
Keywords: RCHA DIARY TRANSCRIBE
Entry: 101593
Subject: GEORGE GORDON
Subject: GEORGE GORDON
Wendy Bourgeau wrote on November 11, 2023
City and State: FORT MCMURRAY
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Greetings, I’m searching for information in regards to my father, George Gordon. He served in the Korean War.
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Entry: 101214
Subject: PASSING OF LT. ANDRÉ J. CÔTÉ
Subject: PASSING OF LT. ANDRÉ J. CÔTÉ
André Côté wrote on February 10, 2023
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Korean War
Comments: My Dad, Lt. André J. Côté, passed away on 8 February 2023.
Funeral will be held at noon on 15 February 2023 at the National Military Cemetery of Canada, 280 ave. Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K1L 8A6
If you know how and where I can purchase the official uniform of the Korean War Veterans Association, please contact me at 514-501-8316.
Should you see this post on time, and that you knew my dad, please feel free to contact me and/or attend the funeral.
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Entry: 101027
Subject: MY FATHER’S PASSING
Subject: MY FATHER’S PASSING
Henry Jones JR wrote on November 2, 2022
City and State: LANSDOWNE
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Major Henry Walter Jones ret’d. Passed away on Wednesday Oct. 12, 2022 at age 93. He was in Korea 1950-51.
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Entry: 100100
Subject: L/CPL DAVID HENRY HOWE
Subject: L/CPL DAVID HENRY HOWE
Jay Bickerton wrote on March 26, 2021
City and State:
Unit: 2PPCLI
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Looking for unit and/ or any information about my cousin, L/Cpl Dave HOWE who served during the Korean War.
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Entry: 97466
Subject: GEORGE MACFARLANE,KOREAN WAR VETERAN FROM PEI CANADA
Subject: GEORGE MACFARLANE,KOREAN WAR VETERAN FROM PEI CANADA
Gloria Mossman wrote on February 26, 2019
City and State:
Unit:
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Comments:
Keywords: Buried in British Columbia
Entry: 97087
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD HAVE SERVED IN KOREA WITH MY FATHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD HAVE SERVED IN KOREA WITH MY FATHER
Lorraine Baker wrote on January 9, 2019
City and State: AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I'm actually trying to get a copy of my father's military records & stumbled on this site. His name is Sgt. Stanley Garfield Wermie. He was born Feb 18/23 in Manitoba and died Oct 14/76. He lived in the Hamilton area. PPCLI are the initials on his gravestone, but other than that, I have no idea when he would have served in Korea or any other details. IF anyone who served with him stumbles upon this message, please email me. I know it's a long shot, but not impossible. Thank you
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Entry: 96714
Subject: ORVAL PERCY WATTERS
Subject: ORVAL PERCY WATTERS
Valerie Spurgeon wrote on November 14, 2018
City and State: ORILLIA AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments:
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Entry: 96545
Subject: HUBERT LLOYD LAMINMAN
Subject: HUBERT LLOYD LAMINMAN
Brenda Laminman wrote on October 21, 2018
City and State: MOOSE JAW
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Lloyd Laminman
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Entry: 96205
Subject: FRANCIS E VILLARD
Subject: FRANCIS E VILLARD
Wendy Villard wrote on August 20, 2018
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Looking for info on signal Corp in Korean War
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Entry: 96094
Subject: HISTORY OF
Subject: HISTORY OF
Earl Ashley wrote on August 3, 2018
City and State: PRINCETON
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments:
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Entry: 96013
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY BIRTH FATHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY BIRTH FATHER
Mindy Merkley wrote on July 20, 2018
City and State: CARLETON PLACE
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My birth father was originally from Saskatchewan. HIS father was born in Saskatchewan also in 1918. He was 5'10" tall, with brown reddish curly hair, weighing 160 lbs. He completed his senior matriculation and served with the Canadian Armed Forces in World War ll and in the Korean War. When he left the forces he became a salesman. He was active in his service association and enjoyed bowling. He must have moved his family to Toronto because that is where I was born in 1962. There were a total of 6 kids in the family, 5 boys (the oldest being my birth father) and 1 girl, the youngest. I truly realize this is a long shot, however someone who served in the Korean War may know of my birth father's father and could supply me with a name. Thank you.
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Entry: 95172
Subject: JOHN PATRICK COURSEY
Subject: JOHN PATRICK COURSEY
Tom Godward wrote on December 10, 2017
City and State:
Unit: FAMILY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for info on my grandfather John Jack Patrick Coursey.
All I know is that he served in Korea in the 3 PPCLI
I also have is dog tags/I Disc with his Regemental Number but I cant seem to get anywhere with it.
Thanks alot
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Entry: 95030
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON ROBERT ENGLISH
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON ROBERT ENGLISH
Tatjana Martin wrote on October 12, 2017
City and State: TRAIL BC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: We have a local veteran by the name of Robert English listed on our honour roll but cannot find any more information about him, where he served, how and when he died, etc. His home town was Trail, British Columbia.
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Entry: 94141
Subject: WILLIAM MELVIN HOLLINGSHEAD 'BILL'
Subject: WILLIAM MELVIN HOLLINGSHEAD 'BILL'
Cille Hollingshead wrote on December 27, 2016
City and State: SAULT STE MARIE ON
Unit: PPCLI
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, my Dad...bill Hollingshead served in Korea 1951 and 1952 with PPCLI.
He never told the stories at least not to non coms.
Would anyone have any stories or memories?
I can't even find his service number. He did receive a partial pension for loss of hearing, a direct result of his time in Korea.
Was he in Kapyong? He did mention Mike Goss from Newfoundland and several Australian buddies. Would really like to fill in the blanks. All my male descendants were milirptary and I can find records for them, but not Dad.
He was from Ingersoll Ontario and has a street named after him, his father and brother for their heroism in War.
Thank you and God bless our soldiers..who knows where we would be without them
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Entry: 91738
Subject: EXCITEMENT! SHOT AT AND MISSED
Subject: EXCITEMENT! SHOT AT AND MISSED
Bob Lonn wrote on August 18, 2015
City and State: SPOKANE VALLEY WA
Unit: MARINE - 5TH 155MMHOWBTY
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I have recently published EXCITEMENT! Shot At And Missed(Tate Publishing), remembrances of my brother, Sgt Ken Lonn, Mortars & Rockets Section Chief; F-2-5, 1st MarDiv. The book takes the reader on an exciting journey from hometown USA, through boot camp and a year (March 1951 - March 1952) in combat in Korea. The book recalls the good times and the not so good times, the laughs and the misery, the struggles and the accomplishments, of those Marines ... from combat veteran's first person view of the realities of war. Hill 812 is a central theme of the fighting. The book is dedicated to the men of F-2-5, as well as all those who served in that brutal war! My mission is to make people aware that the Korean War should never again be dubbed the forgotten war: Marine casualties numbered: 4,262 killed; 26,038 wounded. That's not a police action! That is WAR! Never forget!
The book is about U.S Marines, not Canadiens, but, in reality, it tells the story of all those who were there: the good and the bad times; the misery, the accomplishments, the struggles .... and, yes, the laughs!
Semper Fi
Bob Lonn USMCR, 1963-69, Sgt.
Keywords: Combat, Hill 812, boot camp,
Entry: 90910
Subject: JOHN ERASMUS
Subject: JOHN ERASMUS
Iris Pike wrote on April 2, 2015
City and State:
Unit: HORSE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
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Entry: 88411
Subject: HOW DO I FIND MY DAD'S KOREAN WAR MILITARY RECORD?!
Subject: HOW DO I FIND MY DAD'S KOREAN WAR MILITARY RECORD?!
Jodi Doyle-Bondy wrote on February 27, 2014
City and State: WINDSOR ON
Unit: DON'T KNOW
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello, I have had no luck looking online for my Father's military service record.
I only have his name, date of birth and date of death. My Mom had told me he served in the Korean War but I can't find where to find him?
John Anthony Doyle born 1927. Born in Montreal I believe.
What number can I call or exact site I could search to locate his information please.
Keywords: John Anthony Doyle 1927b
Entry: 87816
Subject: 2ND REGIMENT RCHA
Subject: 2ND REGIMENT RCHA
Jim Jacobs wrote on November 28, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE
Unit: 170TH MORTAR BATTERY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Any members of 2RCHA who served in Korea 1951 to 1952 might recall the death of Gunner Takeshi Takeuchi, known as Ray or Ramond. Of Japanese Canadian origin, his family were resident in Montreal when Ray enlisted for service in Korea. I understand that he could have died in Japan following a signals course in the New Zealand Base Camp, Hiro, Japan around October/November 1951. If so he might have been buried in the British Commonwealth section of the military cemetery at Yokohama.
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Entry: 81067
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON BILL WOODHOUSE (WOODY)
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON BILL WOODHOUSE (WOODY)
Jim Woodhouse wrote on November 16, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: WOODY, FROM KINGSTON ONTARIO, HE WAS WITH THE RCASC,
FOUGHT IN WW2, KOREA, AND ITALY, HE WAS A DRIVER WITH
TRANSPORT COMPANY.
Entry: 77328
Subject: 2 RCHA
Subject: 2 RCHA
Eric Dunnett wrote on January 2, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for info regarding my grandfather Jim Dunnett who served with 2 RCHA in Korea. Any recollections or pics would be appreciated.
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Entry: 76318
Subject: YOU ARE VETERANS OF THE CANADIAN FORCES
Subject: YOU ARE VETERANS OF THE CANADIAN FORCES
Michael Rumson JR. wrote on October 2, 2010
City and State: SAINT JOHN NB
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I am so proud proud of ALL soldiers who stopped the flow of communism in 1950-1953. Being Canadian , i am especially proud of the volunteers in the"police action(I really mean WAR). Screw the government on denying you EVERY pension available to you. They should be ashamed for the mistreatment of you vets.After all, you served you country to help keep the world safe from the god damn Russkies. I HAVE TO SAY THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY FREE HEART.
Keywords: canadian soldiers
Entry: 72459
Subject: LOOKING FOR WILLIAM CHARLES WILCOX
Subject: LOOKING FOR WILLIAM CHARLES WILCOX
Kathy Smit wrote on November 21, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHATHAM ON
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone knew or met my Dad? He died when I was four and one of my
middle names is Chail-li..I was born in June right after that battle in
1951.
Any thoughts/info appreciated or where else I can search to find about
him
Keywords: Captain William Charles Wilcox
Faught at Chail-li May 1951
Entry: 71993
Subject: FRED CLARK
Subject: FRED CLARK
Frederick Clark JR. wrote on October 17, 2009
City and State: LANGFORD BC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: any body remembering my father from thier time in korea ,i beleive he was a supply sargentpatsy_377
Entry: 70167
Subject: SOLDIERS WHO SERVED WITH DUANE MCLEOD OF THE PPCLI
Subject: SOLDIERS WHO SERVED WITH DUANE MCLEOD OF THE PPCLI
Don Utley wrote on May 13, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Is there anyone out there who served with Duane McLeod in Korea from 1950-53
Keywords:
Entry: 69250
Subject: KNOW JOHN DOYLE OF ONTARIO?
Subject: KNOW JOHN DOYLE OF ONTARIO?
Jodi Doyle-Bondy wrote on February 23, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: -Wondered whether anyone knew my father, John Doyle of Windsor Ontario. Born in 1927.
Write back if you knew/remember him, please.
Thanks.
Keywords:
Entry: 68490
Subject: FAMILY MEMBER
Subject: FAMILY MEMBER
Tim Redmond wrote on January 1, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: CAMBRIDGE ON
Unit: LDSH(RC)/RCD/8CH(PL)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: would like to fined more out about my uncle if any one knew him i would like to hear from you
THANKS
cpl tim Redmond Ret
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Entry: 68413
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HAROLD VERNON SHARP
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HAROLD VERNON SHARP
Jackie Sharp wrote on December 27, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: THOMPSON MB
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am Harold's daughter and was wondering if anyone knew or served with my father in Korea. My father passed away and never really liked to talk about the situation over there. I was looking through some pictures from his time in the army and it brought back many memories of him. But I would like to know a little more about his buddies and his time in Korea. I believe he served in the 1st Battalion PPCLI. He may have been a paratrooper.
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Entry: 64270
Subject:
Subject:
Leonard Woodiwiss SR. wrote on February 12, 2008
City and State: LWAMINGTON SPA
Unit: 1 R.C.H.A.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Anyone out there from "C" Bty.?
Keywords: Woody
Entry: 64269
Subject:
Subject:
Leonard Woodiwiss SR. wrote on February 12, 2008
City and State: LWAMINGTON SPA
Unit: 1 R.C.H.A.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Anyone out there from "C" Bty.?
Keywords: Woody
Entry: 63620
Subject: KOREA
Subject: KOREA
Leonard Woodiwiss SR. wrote on December 29, 2007
City and State:
Unit: 1 RCHA 1951-1953
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I would like to contact other "gunners" before it's too late. We're all getting older.
Keywords: Woody
Entry: 63080
Subject: KOREAN WAR VETERANS FROM STEWIACKE VALLEY, NOVA SCOTIA
Subject: KOREAN WAR VETERANS FROM STEWIACKE VALLEY, NOVA SCOTIA