Association
14th Inf Regt (Korea)
Mr. Glen D Thompson
1037 Rockledge Dr
Garland, TX 75043-5206
214-279-7000
gthomp@swbell.net
KIA - Heartbreak Ridge
On Sun, 08 Oct 95
Chuck wrote:
Subject: "Hoppy" Harris (23rd IR)
Re: Hill 931
I would like very much to get in contact with SFC Harris. I think my
uncle was with his division on Heartbreak Ridge. You see...my
uncle was 21 and got killed at Heatbreak Ridge on October 20, 1951.
He wasn't married so he has do desendents to 'remember' him. I want
to make sure his story isn't forgotten by the family who knows very
little about his Army career and all.
It was reported to Charles' parents by an Army buddy of Charles' (last
known location somewhere in CA), that Charles was killed on Heartbreak
Ridge (Hill 931). According to information I received from the
Veterans of Foreign Wars,
June/July 1993 issue, the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was faught from
Sept 13 - Oct 15, 1951. "2nd Infantry Division seizes Heartbreak
Ridge: 597 killed in Action (KIA); 3,064 wounded in action (WIA); 84
missing in action (MIA).
The 23rd regiment alone takes 1,832 casualties.
I hope you can help me.
Chuck usflags999@westvirginia.com
USFlags999@aol.com
----more from KWP----
Gilles, Charles WJ
Svc# 13371512
Svc US Army
Brnch Infantry
Rank CPL, E4
Home Marion County, WV
BirYr 1930
CasDt 10/10/51
Prov North Korea
Unit 14 Inf Reg, 25th Inf Div
KATUSA
On forty four years ago my father had served in KATUSA(Korean
Augmentation Troops to United States Army). He says that he underwent
severe hardship during the Korean War. When recollecting those hard
days of the war, my father misses his comrades in arms. He is looking
forward to establishing his contact with any of them. Almost of his
comrades in arms are faintly remembered, but the comrade in arms who
was reported on “Tropic Lightning News” page 4, April
2, 1953 is certainly remembered. He wants to seek for his old friends.
A journal : Tropic Lightning News
Date: April 2, 1953
Unit: Golden dragon soldiers under 3rd Battalion Commander Lt. Col.
Harold R. Kennedy, Captain Earl G. Smith.
My father , Tae Im Oh , SOUTH KOREA
Please let my father contact with Cpt Smith at that time and his other
old friends, if possible.
I can’t express myself in good English, especially speaking. My
address are below.
KyungEun Oh
1609 Pleasant St. #306
Lauderdale, MN, 55108
And, his old friend's name was probably C.F. Cornell.
I guess the spelling of his last name from my father's pronounciation.
My father is not sure but his home state was Illinois. He was a kind of
officer. I don't know the exact term about it also. When I know the
terms in English, I will let you know about them. I will contact with
you through Dr. MooSung Lee's e-mail address next time too.
Thank you for your concern again.
sincerely,
Kyung Eun Oh
Co. B
On Tue, 27 Aug 1996
JWelch2700@aol.com wrote:
Looking for old pals. 25th Inf. 14 Reg. Co. B. Is there a page that
might have info. like this? Have tried posting on aol no luck.
Thanks,
J.W.
Bryant H. Womack
Walter Thomas Elliott, Jr. welliott@bright.net wrote:
I am interested in any information about Bryant H. Womack who was
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. I have a
copy of the award but beyond that I would be interested in how Womack
Medical Center came to be named in his honor.
Mr. Womack was a relative of my family.
Thanks in advance.
Walter T. Elliott
165 Hawthorn Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
614/772-2583
welliott@bright.net
1951 Tour
On Fri, 3 Jan 1997
Alfred Espinoza aespinoza@aol.com wrote:
p.o.box 629
Walsenburg, Co 81089
719 7382147
Would like to hear from anyone with the 14 RCT in Korea during 1951.
C Company
On Thu, 27 Feb 1997
James W. Bill Shasteen shasteen@cybertek.net wrote:
Company commander in C company 14 inf. 25th div. during January-
November 1953,
Would like to know the whereabouts of Company C 14th Infantry
25th Div. Several of us are starting to get together and would like
to have more.
---
Joseph A. Abramo
Donald C. Belken
William R. Burg
Joseph Carvalho
Harry S.Grogan
Donzil R. Hall
Sam McCrickard
Ken C. Scumacher
James W. Shasteen
Ronald L. Skinner
Don Wasson
---
614 W Harrison
Sullivan, IL 61951
Telephone:217-728-8545
Fax: 217-728-4582
L Company
On Sun, 23 Mar 1997
kyle wentzklw@wcnet.org wrote:
Here is a little more information on my gradpa.
Thanks Kyle
Lt. Jim L. Spencer
Co L. 14th inf regiment 25th division. Korea 1951-52.
Would like to hear from any surving members of that organization
and time period. I took part in Heart Breakridge. I also Took part
in WWII and in the Vietnam war.
Please use my grandsons e-mail address to reach me:
wentzklw@wcnet.org
H Company
Thursday, April 17, 1997
Glen D. Thompson gthomp@swbell.net
1037 Rockledge
Garland, TX 75043
972-279-7000
datein: 1952 dateout: 1955
As a machine gunner with H company, I learned to sympathize with pack
mules.
My tripod weighed 53 pounds and the water-cooled machine gun weighed 42
pounds.
Also, because this weapon could fire at a maximum rate of 600 rounds
per minute and a sustained rate of 180 rounds per minute, my assistant
gunner, my KATUSA ammo bearer, and myself carried many 5000-round cases
of 30-caliber, linked, machine-gun ammo from the supply point to our
machine-gun position.
Occasionally, after several weeks on line, two men from each Infantry
Company got 48 hours of “little R&R” behind the lines. The Corps of
Engineers pumped water from a rocky stream bed to makeshift showers set
up in a tent. We discarded our rotted fatigues and underwear and
enjoyed our first bath in weeks.
--Glen Thompson
M Company
On Sun, 27 Apr 1997
"Herberm C. Church Jr" muletown@edge.net wrote:
Herberm C. Church Jr
308 Caldwell Dr.
Columbia, TN 38401
615-388-1282
datein: 1951 dateout: 1952
I would like for anyone that may have infomation about Company M 14th
Inf Rgt.
My father(Herbert Church) was in that outfit at Heartbreak Ridge during
1951 to March of 1952, he was shot and sent to Japan then home. When he
was shot, before the medics took him off he gave his watch to a soldier
named Taylor and told him if he made it out mail his watch to him.
He would love to get intouch with old buddies if he could, any info on
anyone would great. My Dad in now retired living on a farm in
Tennessee.
Don Bryant
On Mon, 26 May 1997
Bob Bryant bab37@magbelle.com wrote:
I am looking for information on Sgt. Vivian Don Bryant, who was
attached to the 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Sgt. Bryant
was my brother and we never had any information about his death.
He arrived in Korea, January 1, 1952 and was killed in action March
7, 1952.
If anyone knew Sgt.Bryant, I would appreciate any information you
would be willing to share with me. I can be reached at the following
address:
Bob A. Bryant,
801 Douglas Ave. Brewton, Al. 36426.
Phone #334-867-5283,
E-mail address: bab37@magbelle.com.
Sincerely,
Bob A. Bryant
Heavy Mortar Co
On Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Clifford Powell cliffp@ix.netcom.com wrote:
6978 Caminito Perico
San Diego, CA 92119-2426
619 697-4645
Fax: 619 697 9396
This is becoming the ultimate web site for information on the
"Forgotten War".
Cliff Powell, 1st Lt. Hvy Mortar Co. 14th Inf. 25th Div
Aug 1952 to March 1953
HQ & HQ Co
On Tue, 24 Jun 1997
Albert C Barger wrote:
Box176/ 113 Cass St
Centerville, Tx 75833
903 536 2186
I served in Korea 12/52 to 2/94 with the 14th Regiment, 25th Divison.
I came home with the rank of Sgt. First Class, Regimental Radio Chief
Hq. & Hq. Co.
I May 1953 the 25th division was ordered to guard Seoul. On May 28th the
enemy began an all out push on Seoul. The division held its ground and
the assault was repulsed, the brunt of the attack was asorbed by our
14th infantry Golden Dragons. We defended Seoul from continued enemy
attacks from May to June of 1953, earning our division its second
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Sitation. Any one who fought in
these battles I would like to hear from you. P.S. this was the only time
in Korea I felt as if I might not make it home.
Henry Doil Tye
On Sun, 3 Aug 1997
Barcha@aol.com wrote:
I am trying to find out any information about my dad, Henry Doil Tye.
According to his DD-214, he was with the 14th Infantry. He was wounded
in action in Northern Korea on October 11, 1952.
On May 10, 1955, he was honorably discharged. At the time of his
discharge he was with 1677 65 MP Platoon.
How do I find out about his Division, Company, Unit, etc. My dad is
now deceased, but when he was alive he never talked about his war
experiences.
The following information is all that I have to date.
Svc # 16 355 674
Svc US Army
Rank Sgt.(T)
Home Midland, Ohio
BirYr 1932
Unit 14 IR
I have read the "Forgotten War", it was given to me by my dad about a
year before he died. I am interested in finding anything about his
Unit and the type of conditions, etc., that he had to endure at such a
young age.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Chapman (Tye)
Item Company
On Tue, 8 Jul 1997
Milton Hyatt mmhdjh@juno.com wrote:
Personal information:
4603 San Marino Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
916 -753-3838
Curious if any other vets I served with in the 25th div are on the
net.
I was in was the 25TH DIV. 14TH INF. REGT. ITEM CO, I arrived in Oct.
1950 Served 9 Months and left July 1951.
Willard Bailey KIA 6/2/52
On Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Mike Bailey anitasman@rocketmail.com wrote:
Dear Sir:
I am stationed in the 552nd MP Co, unit 15170, Box 6, APO AP
96259-0259 in Pusan, S KOrea.
I would like to know if you can help me find where four men in my family
served during the Korean War. The first is Williard Bailey, He was
killed there. He is my adopted father's brother.
Next is my birth father. His name is Alger Summeralls. He is deceased
as of 15 Apr 94. I think he served with my uncle Glenn Hyman.
(Glenn Hyman-WIA Chosin, 57th FAB).
The last one is my uncle James Donald Hyman.
I would appreciate all you or your site can do to
assist me in this search.
Sincerely Mike Bailey
B Company
On Sun, 30 Nov 1997
Updated: 7/11/02
jim bornholdt E-mail wrote:
Thank you for answering my letter. Ted I was in B Co, 14th reg., 25th
division. I was there from Oct. 1951 till july of 1952.
The other thing is I was on Heartbreak Ridge, I can't remember the exact
time but it was late in the winter, I'd guess we got there in February or
March, because while we were there the ice started breaking up in the
river. Beings you have been there my platoon was down in the valley or
flats what ever you want to call them.
Thanking you again.
L.L. Bornholdt "jim" lbornholdt@cox.net
Buddy Gainey
On Thu, 4 Dec 1997
"SFC Kevin B. Gainey" E-mail wrote:
phone: 912-369-2019
Looking for information on my uncle, CPL W.J. "Buddy" Gainey. KIA on
14 Feb, 1952 with the 14th Inf Rgt, 25th ID in Korea.
I do not know what company or battalion he was in. He was leading a
patrol that came under sniper fire when he was killed by a landmine
while taking cover from the incoming fire.
I would like to find out more information on the 14th's operations
during the winter of 51 and spring of 52 when he was KIA.
I am currently a SFC with the 188th Infantry at Ft. Stewart, GA.
Thanks for your help.
SFC Kevin Gainey
Howe Co
On Fri, 30 Jan 1998
Glen Prusynski Email address wrote:
2521 Duck Creek Lane
Wi. Rapids, WI 54494
datein: June 1952 dateout: March 1953
I served with Howe Co. as a commo man & forward observer on Heartbreak
Ridge & at Kumwha. I was usually attached to Easy & Fox companies. I
would like to hear from anyone from these units.
Find Buddy: Jack Miley
On Tue, 17 Mar 1998
Dubldwn21 Email address wrote:
My husband's name is Herbert Ray McKiski
Service Number US 55 043 971 Grade M/SGT (T) 2 MAR 52
Effective Date of Separation August 6, 1952
I have been trying to locate a war buddy of my husbands from the Korean
War, and really do not know how to start. About all I have to go on is
my husband's Report of Separation From The Armed Forces which I don't
believe gives his location in Korea during the war. He was in the 25th
Lightning Division and was discharged in 1952.
He has hoped for years to try and locate his war buddy by the name of
Jack Miley who he had to leave behind injured the night he was shipped
out.
I realize that the 25th is a large division, but is there any way of
locating an alphabetical list of men stationed in Korea in that
division at that date?
Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dubldwn21@aol.com
Alfred (Alfredo) Gampon - Hawaiian KIA
On Mon, 16 Mar 1998
Hale O Kala Email address wrote:
Aloha Ted and Hal,
My uncle was Alfred (Alfredo) Gampon, he went to Korea fresh out of
Kauai High School. I was a little girl at that time. I remember
Grandma crying then finding out that my Uncle had died. We we living
in a town on Kauai called Kukiula. His body came home and was laid to
rest in the cemetary near Port Allen (Kauai). Grandma is now very old
and has never missed a memorial service there. I grew up hating these
blue colored flowers (I don't know what the name is) but it grows on a
long stalk and is made up of a lot of tube type flowers shaped in a ball.
Those were her favorite flowers for Uncle's grave. Grandma still lives
on the island of Kauai, I now live in Orange County, California.
I thank you for the time and effort you both have put in to make your
wonderful site. My Grandmother misses him so.
Mahalo,
Gwen Gampon
Kumwha Valley
On Fri, 3 Apr 1998
Joe Mazur
MARY ANN REISBACH Email address wrote:
i was in this sector inthe summer of 1952. this was in the kumwha valley
as i recall. i was with the 25th div 14 inf reg a co. we did have a lot
of casualties.
the ridge was off to our right. this part of the war was my most hard
moments.
joe mazur
toledo ohio
Heartbreak Ridge
On Tue, 14 Apr 1998
RSte1929 Email address wrote:
I was on the ridge during the koren war, assinged to Co.F, 14 th Inf.,
25th Div.
Could you give me a referance area to review our movements during my
tour of duty?
Thanks, Ralph Stewart
Billings, Mt.
L Co.
On Sat, 18 Jul 1998
"Jimmie M. Eads" Email address wrote:
datein: 1952 dateout: 1954
comments:
Was in Co. L, 14Th Inf, From May 1953 To Aug., 1954 Would like to
contact anyone in Co.L in this time frame.
Heartbreak Ridge
On Sat, 15 Aug 1998
TJones6773@aol.com wrote:
I AM TRYING TO FIND THOMAS C SCOTT WHO WAS WOUNDED MARCH 25TH 1952 AT
HEARTBREAK RIDGE AS WELL AS MYSELF, I CAN BE REACHED AT
2409 W CALLE RETANA DR
TUCSON AZ 85745
(520) 791-0529
I WAS MEMBER OF 25 TH INFANTRY 14TH REGIMENT AT THAT DATE I THINK THOMAS
SCOTT PRESENTLY RESIDES IN STAR CITY,,AK AND IF YOU CONTACT ME I HAVE
HIS SERIAL # AND I AM INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THIS CAUSE
THOMAS D JONES (ARMY) us 55062661
I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
Family Matter
On Sun, 12 Jul 1998
Al Cooper Email address wrote:
Sir: I am trying to locate my cousin Joe Cooper regarding a serious
family matter. His Service No. was U856083360 or possibly US56083360.
He served in Korea with the 14th I.R. 2nd Batt. Co.E. This is the only
information I have and this is off a Christmas card which Joe sent to
me on Dec. 7/51 which I received in Korea while serving with the
Canadin Engineers.
I beleive he is living in the Seattle Wash. area but I have not been
succesful in locating him, after numerous phone calls, to the Joe
Coopers in Seattle and surrounding areas.
Any help you can give in locating Joe would be greatly appreciated.
Contact phone No. is (250) 593-0088 and all collect calls will
be accepted and by
E-mail at alcoop@bcinternet.net
With thanks, Al Cooper
Rgt Plate Frame ?
On Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Update: 3/12/99
Ron Zeiger Email address wrote:
Mr Barker I was with the 25th. Div.,14th Reg., Co B from May 52 til late
summer. Then got tranfered to 25th HQ. I ended up driving for Gen
Maddox.
Any how my question is the other day I saw a license plate border with
25th Div. 14Reg. around the border. I have the Korean Vets plate but
would like to know where I can get the plate border.
If you can help with this, Thanks alot.
Ron Zeiger US 52 263 484
B C0
On Thu, 28 Jan 1999
Richard E. Robinson Email address wrote:
321 Freeman Dr
Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: (423) 527-7728
Fax:
Email: dickrob@sccoast.net
Unit: B Co, 14th Inf, 25th Div
Comments:
Plt ldr 1st plt B Co, 14th Inf Mar - June '52, Mundung-ni Valley &
Punch Bowl.
William Q. Glass WIA
On Wed, 17 Feb 1999
Jon D. Glass Email address wrote:
My father was wounded in action while serving with the 25th Infantry
Division near Panmunjong on or about 24 July, 1953. His name was
William Q. Glass, and he lost his right leg due to a mortar strike.
Due to his passing in 1990, info on his service has been hard to obtain.
During my visit to your site, I was able to find his service number, and
other information that may help in my search.
Again, I wish to thank you, and ask that if you have any site info
that may aid in my search for records, that you E-mail me at
GTRJONNY@aol.com.
Thank you,
Jon D. Glass
14th Bat/D Co.
On Wed, 27 Jan 1999
Joseph Komer Email address wrote:
229 Redfield Ct
Canton, Michigan 48188-1566
Phone: 734-397-4946
Fax: 248-857-0056
Email: jkomer@gateway.net
25th Inf.Div./ 14th Bat/ D Co.
Comments:
The above information is my home phone and address. I'm looking for
information for my father, Joseph H. Komer, US55062354, in US Army
11/50 to 8/52. Motor Transportation group, "Lynx Red Eradicators"
My dad is Joseph Komer, former Sergeant,United States Army
25th Division, 14th Bn, D Company,
US# 55062354.
He was in from 21st November 1950 to August 20th, 1952.
He was inducted out of the Harvey, Illinois area. His commanding officer
was Captain " "Witamier" / Whitamyer (spelling)? On some of the Motor
Transports " Lightning Lynx" and some of the spare tire covers on the Jeeps
have " Lynx Red Eradicators". He told me that after he was discharged
his unit was stationed in and around the Punch Bowl. They took heavy
casualties, he's wondered who ever made it out.
Can you help him and I with some detail, reunions ? unit members,
He can be reached at :
Mr. Joseph Komer
13 West Byrsonima Loop
Homosassa, Florida
(352)- 382-4353
Update: You aren't going to believe this!! I just got home Friday
afternoon March 19th @ 5pm. Who left me a message, but a man who stated
he was the XO of my dad's unit at the time he was over in Korea. He was
1st Lt. Rod Barry. He lives in Dallas, Texas. Can you believe it!!!
Remember the phone conversations that we had about Dallas not running
the story. If that story had not run, my dad would not be talking to
him this night!!!! Thank You, Thank You and THANK YOU!!!!
I'm taking a little liberty here, but I'm sure Rod would not mind, here
is his phone number (972)-991-0721.
M Co
On Fri, 19 Mar 1999
louis V mcgaugh Email address wrote:
I was the co commander from about Feb to Aug 1952 , How could i get a
Co roster ? louis V mcgaugh Mcgaughlv@aol.com
L Co
On Sun, 19 Sep 1999
J.R. Whitehead Email address wrote:
I have already been in contact with a "L" company comrad as a result of
finding you. Are there others out there? Dick Weidenhoff, Ray Warner,
etc.
I was with "L" Company of the 14th from jan. 53 to Jan. 54. Would like
to here from any of you.
J. Whitehead jwhitehead@muhlon.com
Sponsor of the Korean War Project
