Heavy Mortar Co 160th Infantry Rgt.
On Wed, 17 Feb 1999
Bill P Conner Email address wrote:
I was a F.O. Heavy Mortar Co. 160 ,Korea . We (our co.) have a reunion
every year in a different city. I (we) are in contact with many from our co.
DESCRIPTION: Hvy.Mortar 160th RCT 40th Inf.
PHONE: 214-337-5757
I am Bill P Conner , 214-337-5757
Reunions in Los Angeles Area
On Fri, 07 May 1999
Updated: 03 Oct 2009
Will Brown Email address wrote:
Hi guys:
Think the ball may be rolling slightly on a 160th reunion in the L.A.
area (thanks to the names given to me by Bill Berebitsky,author of A
VERY LONG WEEKEND).
Got a response from Harry Nelson, who lives just about a half hour
north of here in Lancaster. He was a Guardsman activated in 9/'50, Item
Co. from Maywood. (Lt.Co. Benoit, 160th C.O. in Japan and Korea, had at
one time been their Co.C.O.) Served with the Regt. thru the first few
months in Korea.
He says about ten of them from the Co. had a get-together in L.A., but
he had never heard of the 160th reunions that used to be held. (Also
said he has been in touch with Richard B.)
MIA, Sgt Harry Hillinbrand
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 1996
From: YPQT64A@prodigy.com (MRS SUE OVERTURF)
Subject: MIA Korea
Squad leader Sgt Harry Hillinbrand, Co. K ,160 Regiment, 40th Infantry
Div. Last seen being taken prisner Feb 1952 his name was never seen on
repatriation lists has no family to inquire about him what do records
show?
Sgt. Hillenbrand name spelled differently. Find his name on
the online database. See Also: POW/MIA
Hillenbrand, Harry
Svc# US55041138
Brnch Army, Infantry
Home Cook County, Il
BirYr 1928
Rank Sgt, E5
CasDt 02/05/52
MIA declared Dead
Unit 160th Inf Rgt 40th Inf Div
Jan 1951 to Dec. 1952
From: "E. Howard Bates" ehb6555@worldnet.att.net
A great source for information on the Army and the Korean War is a
series of books in five volumes called United States Army in the Korean
War. These are now rare books written by Walter G. Hermes.The second
volume is the only copy I have, and I picked up in an old bookstore for
20 dollars. Powell's Book Store in Portland OR is asking 75 to 80 dollars
for the second volume called TRUCE TENT AND THE FIGHTING FRONT. This
volume is the one I bought because it covered the time I spent with the
160 Inf.Reg, 40 Div. Korea 1952. I was in this unit from Jan.1951 to Dec.
1952.From Camp Cooke, CA to the Korean Front. You are doing a great
service to our country by your work in this Korean War Project.
Keep it up.
Co E. KIA
Sgt.William R. Smyth,Infantry,U.S.Army,1st Platoon,Co.E,160th Regiment,
40th Infantry Divison,KIA,11/3/52.
Sgt. Joseph J.Smyth,U,S.Army,Company B,8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division.
Have a few photos of them in Korea with buddies.If interested
I could email them to you.
Thank You.
Edward T. Smyth
Edward Smyth esmyth@dreamscape.com
Camp 3
See:
POW/MIA
As I live in the U.S.A., my uncle has asked me to try and establish
contact with Charles Egresit. Obtaining details of his military record
is one of my main starting points.
Here is all of the reasonably solid information I have
on the gentleman:
Name: CHARLES EGRESIT
Branch: USMC (?)
Hometown: PITTSBURGH, PA.
Captured: Early 1952.
POW Camp: CAMP 3
Ian Thomas ithomas@chipcom.com
--from the KWP---
Egresitz, Charles M
Svc# US52074935
Brnch Army, Infantry
Rank PFC E3
Home Pa
POW Returned to miliatry control Aug 29, 1953
Unit 160th IR 40th Inf Div
A phone number was found for Charles and forwarded to Ian.
Charles M Egresitz
On Sat, 13 Mar 1999
Charles M Egresitz Email address wrote:
Charles M Egresitz
6 Rosewood Drive
Hbg PA 17109
(note; following is excerpted from a 3/15/99 exchange)
My husband was a POW in Korea and he never applied for benefits or
compensation until last year. He was given an automatic 10% disability
allotment when he returned from Korea for surface scaring and that was
that until last year.
Please advise. If you require additional information I can be reached
at the e-mail address of apebble@aol.com. My husband is 71 years old
and our address
is;
Charles M Egresitz
6 Rosewood Drive
Hbg PA 17109
George Co.
On Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Salvatore Cutrona wrote:
18 Alfred Drive
Silver Creek, NY 14136
716-934-2044
Looking for 160th Inf Rgt, George Co members.
160th Tank Company
On Fri, 03 Jan 1997
MANUEL CRUZ manja@gte.net wrote:
Looking for any members of the 160th tank co. 160th inf reg 40th
infantry div. Who were there for the second korean winter.
Would appreciate any information. I am located in Clearwater, FL , my
name is Manny Cruz I was a tank commander.
Thank you
Manny Cruz
manja@gte.net
Heavy Mortar Co
On Mon, 16 Dec 1996
William Gilcrest navarchwg@aol.com wrote:
1408 Ensign Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
707- 643-2011
Thanks for not forgetting. I was a Medic in the 160th RCT,
40th. Div., attached to the Heavy Mortar Company as their aidman.
Charlie Company
On Sat, 8 Feb 1997
Alexander Strollo DUKERELLI@AOL.COM wrote:
CHARLIE COMPANY 160TH REGIMENT 40 DIVISION
SFC PLATOON LEADER '52-53. LOOKING FOR A BUDDY LIST
ALSO ANY INFO ON UPCOMING REUNIONS
E-MAIL MY FATHER AT DUKERELLI@AOL.COM
B Battery
On Sat, 8 Feb 1997
LaRue Olson ai379@microlink.net wrote:
202 N Jackson
Marquette, KS 67464
elephone: 913-546-2477
Searching for William E. Johnson, Eddyville, OR who served in 45th div.,
160 Bn., B Battery, in Korea 1951 & 1952.
He rotated home and reenlisted and served in Vietnam as well.
C Company
On Tue, 18 Feb 97
Sid Sultzbaugh deehawk@kellnet.com wrote:
I am trying to locate Daniel P. Oconnor who served in Charlie Company,
160th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division,during 1952/1953.After
being wounded five times he transferred to the Regimental I & R Platoon
and was,I believe,the Platoon Sargent.
His mother was living in New Jersey in 1952/53 near Jersey City.Her
name may have been Anne.I believe that he had two sisters.I don't know
if he had any brothers.The names De Rosa, Michaud, Alfalla, Hardy and
Church should "ring some bells" with him.
Anyone knowing of his whereabouts or fate is asked to contact me by
e-mail or at the following address.
Thank you for any assistance or information you can provide.
I served with the 40th Division: I was in Charlie Company, First
Battalion,160th Inf. Reg't.I was with the company from
12/25/52 until 8/23/53.
Sid Sultzbaugh
2029 " G " Street
Lorain,Ohio. 44052
1-216-288-0739
HQ Company
On Thu, 20 Feb 1997 Clayton Friedberg
reddingbear@prodigy.net wrote:
16 bridle road
Redding, Ct 06896
203 938-3926
ist lt. hq co. 160th infantry may 1952 thru may 1953
looking for anyone is anybody out there ??
HQ Co 3rd Bn
On Tue, 4 Mar 1997
Raymond L. Hilliard wrote:
712 Center Road
P.O. Box 85
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330)385-5167
I would like to here from anyone hq co. 3rd bn
160 inf. reg. 52-53
3rd bat. king co 3rd platoon
On Sat, 7 Jun 1997
Jim Wiley coyote1@execpc.com wrote:
datein: Jun, 1950 dateout: Jun, 1952
My Name is Jim Wiley, I one of the orignal Calif. members of 160th reg.
-3rd bat.-King Co.-3rd Platoon.
If anyone was around at that time and is on-line or knows someone
who was there , please contact me.
Jim Wiley
Commo Platoon
On Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Dick Dopheide wcgrech@trilogyusa.com wrote:
24533 66th Ave.
Mattawan, MI 49071
(616)668-3669
datein: 07/27/51 dateout: 04/10/53
Seeking anyone from the 160th Inf, 40th Div. Kumsong Heartbreak Ridge,
mainly Commo Platoon/wiremen.
Weapons Platoon
On Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Updated: 12/16/2000
B.W.Brown willbrown@mac.com wrote:
Los Angeles,CA
datein: 1 Sept '50 dateout: 11 Nov 51
Have some pictures of the old days in Japan: Hachinoe, Camp McNair,
etc. Would send them to the guys in the pictures, if I happen to
contact them thru e-mail, etc. Also wondering when the next reunion is
in the L.A. area.
Did anyone ever do a book or booklet on the regiment during the Korean
War? Seems like an obvious something to have in L.A. school libraries.
Regimental Combat Reports are available to anyone interested.
Anyone still in touch with Bob Walters or "Tex" Christian? Also had
some good guys in there from Chicago and New York, and some good ol'
farm boys.
B.W.Brown (ex-Weapons Platoon, Mortar Section)
Heartbreak Ridge 52-53
On Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Richard Blake rcblake@netins.net wrote:
102 Center Point Dr
Montezuma, IA 50171
Telephone: 1-515-623-5476
Read your Return to Heartbreak Ridge,I was there in 52 and 53 with the
160 th Infantry Regiment. assigned to a position just west of the
Mungdung-ni Valley which was just West of Heartbreak.
Some of the things your friends talked about brought back some vivid
memories. I too did not talk about my war time experieces.Did'nt do it
untill after the Veitnam War.
I have finally found some one who was in the 160 th and we are commun-
icating over the web. He too has had some of the same effects..My eyes
did well up with tears when I read your story..
Thanks so awfull much,
Richard C. Blake
PFC Brownie on Heartbreak Ridge
On Fri, 22 Aug 1997
"James D. Bass Jr." james_bass@fuse.net wrote:
Hi,
Just thought I would drop you a line and let you know of a photo I
picked up today about PFC Brownie and Heartbreak Ridge. Its worth your
time to check them out.
Photo: PFC Brownie
Description: http://home.fuse.net/james_bass/PNPHOTO.htm
ED Note: PFC Brownie was the Tank Co's Mascot in 1953 at Heartbreak.
E Co
On Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Bruce Brown Email address wrote:
My father was was in the korean war and was given many medals. how do i
get a copy of my fathes records or or at least a list of his medals. he
is near death. and i would love to give his medals to my son.
I have a picture of him with a sign that reads: 3rd Platoon 'E'. Below
that there's a drawing of a rifle circled by a wreath with a star above
it. Then below that is no. 160. I think it's Rifle Company 160. My
father mentioned that he was close to "Pork Chop Hill".
A Company
On Mon, 16 Feb 1998
"Pete Ramos Jr." Email address wrote:
datein: 1950 dateout: 1952
I am the son of a Korean War Veteran, 40th Infantry, 160th Infantry
Regiment, "A" Company. My father, Pete Ramos, is trying to locate any
of his former squad members.
My father would appreciate any information.
Thanks,
Pete Ramos Jr.
HQ CO 3rd Bn - Radio
On Thu, 2 Apr 1998
"Dale O.Garber"Email address wrote:
phone: 614 235 0420
I was in HQ CO.3rd bat radio section August 1952 to december 1953,and
would like to hear from any one guys out there who served in korea.
A great job well done.
Dale O.Garber 40th div 160 inf hq 3rd bat radio section
My Email address is KSG8@AOL.com
2921 Astor Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43209
phone no. 614 235 0420 Thank you
3rd Bn
On Sun, 2 Nov 1997
"ELROY W. Flieller" Email address wrote:
datein: oct 10 1950 dateout: sept 23,1952
Would like to here from any of the men who served ib the 3rd batallion
Easy, Fox or George Co durning the period of 10-30-50 thru 9-23-52.
I was in George Company Being discharge as the 1st sgt of George co.
Command Reports
On Tue, 04 Nov 1997
Updated 12/16/2000
Will Brown Email address wrote:
Great job. The 40th Div. site is getting more interesting all the
time. Sent Sid Sultzbaugh a brief summary I did of 160 Inf Command
Reports, Jan '52 thru June '52. He found it very interesting; perhaps
others would.
Understand Maj.Gen. Delk's book is out, or almost out. Do you know if
he lives in California? If he does, maybe we could get some real
publicity on his book, and the 40th, and the Korean War Project. Or even
if he doesn't.
Best regards,
Will Brown
Notes Excerpted from 160th Inf. Command Reports
May'52 Col. Frank Maerdian, Commanding
Terrain here typical of the country: long finger-like ridges extend to
the north from the MLR into a wide valley known as the Kumhwa-Kumsong
Valley, thru which run the main rail and highway arteries between the
two cities. Flat shelf-like paddies make up the valleys between the
ridges.
Weather extremely dry; dust prevelent.Principal tactical operation
continued to be patrols. An average of nine squad-size patrols
dispatched daily , with ambush, reconnaissance, and security missions.
Scout dogs being used to good advantage with patrols.
Tanks in platoon strength used successfully on three occasions. Tanks
moved rapidly to pre-selected positions forward of the outpost line and
fired HE and white phosphorous into known enemy bunkers and weapon
positions, utilizing their machine guns on enemy moving within the area.
(Noted that enemy artillery reaction to these "tank shoots" was reduced
from 30 minutes in the first instance, to immediate reaction in the
last.)
Total of nine air strikes during the period.
Air photo coverage satisfactory.
Light artillery Bn has performed in an excellent manner.
Replacing phased-out NG and rotation personnel has made apparent the
need for training of replacements. Training Center with cadre of veteran
instructors instituted. Five day course includes Field Fortification,
Combat Scouting and Patrolling, Auto. Weapons familiarization firing,
Mines & Booby Traps and Conduct of Attack on Fortified Positions.
POWs verify enemy has high morale.
Captured weapons include new automatic carbines (Burp Guns).
Most artillery fire received was sporadic, poorly aimed and
intermittent. Exceptions included several concentrations of 20 to 60
rounds, well massed and intense in volume. First verified use of 122mm
artillery.
Numerous T.L.O. "line crossers" have used the Regimental area for exit
and reintry. Processed as POWs until positive ID is made.
Alarming increase in the number of non-battle injuries from accidental
discharge of weapons. Recruits not completely familiar with their weapons
contributed to this.
Due to excellent relations with ROK regiment on the flank, a Korean
USO show was presented to American troops with very good results.
Tape recordings for men to send home has helped maintain high morale.
Many changes in command and staff personnel. (At present: 1st Bn CO,
Maj. William C. Boyd; Charlie Co. CO, Capt. William C. Holter.)
QM laundry system handled on a direct clothing-exchange basis. Results
not satisfactory: Men often receiving torn and worn-out clothing of the
wrong size.
QM Shower Unit inadequate for the number of men using it.
Storage area maintained 35 miles to the south at Chun-Chon.
Items in short supply: generators, immersion heaters and containers,
fire units for field ranges.
Post Exchange supplies such as cameras barely adequate. Candy,
cigarettes, tobacco and toilet articles continue to be issued as a ration
supplement.
Evacuation of casualties to Bn Aid Stations has been by hand. From
there, either by litter-jeep to Reg. Collecting Stn. or by helicopter to
8076 MASH.
Personnel remains received during May:
CRUZ, Amadeo A. PFC RA Co."G"
HEUER, William F. PFC RA HQ&HQCo.
MURRAY, Tobias Jr. PVT US Med.Co.
Hope some of this is of interest.
Will B.
HQ 3d Battalion
On Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Kay Dee Dyksterhuis ColeEmail address wrote:
datein: 52
My Uncle Eugene Dyksterhuis served in the war but wouldn't talk about
any of it. He passed away in 1983 due to a heart attack. I am trying
to find anyone that may have served with him that might be able to tell
me about him. I am putting together a family scrapbook and have very
few pictures or stories to put with him since he died when I was young.
K Co
On Sun, 7 Dec 1997
Bfran6666 Email address wrote:
I served in the 40th division, 160th regiment. I was in basic training
at CAMP BRECKENRIDGE and it was there i wore the (sceaming eagle patch).
I shipped out from california to korea in 1952 with the 40th div and
160th reg. I was over there 15 months until around sept 1953.
Thank you,
sgt nicholas francis
k company
Finding Sidney Rubin
On Tue, 9 Dec 1997
"Richard C. Blake" Email address wrote:
phone: 1-515-623-5476
I have been trying to locate Sidney Rubin who served in my squad. Got
any suggestions on how I might go about this. I was in the army from 51
to 53. in JAPAN with the 24th div then in Korea with the 160 th.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Richard C. Blake
George Co
On Sun, 14 Dec 1997
AColt1860 Email address wrote:
I would like to know more about my friends in the 40th Division,
160th Regiment, "George" Company...
C Company
On Mon, 15 Dec 1997
Paul AdamsEmail address wrote:
C Company
My Friend, DON WILLWERTH, served in Korea with the 40th Div., 160th
IR, C Company. Don wishes to renew his acquaintance with his old
comrades. Anyone knowing Don, please contact me at
AColt1860@msn.com
Thanks
Paul Adams
A Company
On Sat, 14 Feb 1998
Pete Ramos Jr. Email address wrote:
I am trying to locate any information for my father concerning the 40th
infantry division - 160th infantry regiment - A company. He has many
photos of his time in korea and would like to share them with some of
his old buddies. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Pete Ramos Jr.
Lost Uncle
On Fri, 19 Jun 1998
PAT HOLLOWELLEmail address wrote:
I AM TRYING TO LOCATE SOMEONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN MY UNCLE, GRANDVILLE
JOHNSON ( HIS BUDDIES CALLED HIM GRANNY). HE LEFT CAMDEN TENN. FOR
CAMPCOOK, CALIF. AND NEVER RETURNED HOME. HE WAS SENT TO KOREA AND WAS
IN THE 160 INF., 40 DIVISION. IF ANYONE KNEW HIM OR HAS ANY INFORMATION
PLEASE E-MAIL AT WILHOLL@ USIT.NET. OR WRITE TO PAT, 120 HOLLOWELL DRIVE
CAMDEN, TN. 38320. THANK YOU
Howe Co.
On Thu, 18 Jun 1998
Gino DeMarco Email address wrote:
Tulsa, OK
phone: 918-493-2912
comments:
Trying to find someone who knows Wilson, Willis C., from Seminole, OK.
Served in Korea w/ Howe Co., 160th IR. Rec'd Silver Star, Bronze Star,
Purple Heart. Died 6-11-98 after 16 year battle w/ cancer and family
would like to know more of his military career. Sometimes went by
"Billy" or "Bil". May have been at Heartbreak Ridge but he would only
give very sketchy details of Korea when asked.
G Co
On Sun, 10 May 1998
Sidney Serres Email address wrote:
4227 Sloangate
Spring, TX 77373
Comments:
I am looking for P.F.C. Edward Royer and any other men who served in
George Company, 2 BN, 160th R.C.T., 40th Infantry Division from Oct.
1950 to Sept. 1952.
Thanks,
Sidney L. Serres (P.F.C.)
E Co
On Sun, 31 May 1998
Judy Allen Email address wrote:
706 ne 134th st
vancouver, WA 98685
Telephone: 360-571-7162
Comments:
my uncle Cpl James T. Ferguson was near Kumsong & died while mia (the
govt assumes). He was advanced scout with E company. He took another
company in as he'd already been there. They were shot at, when everyone
scattered, he was the only left and shot all his ammo, was shot and went
down, when they came back he was nowhere to be found. He was six feet
eight inches, brown hair and blue eyes.
He had been signed by the NY Giants and had 3 days to go until his
rotation. He was listed as missing 17June, 1952.
Does anyone know him? Or what happened to him? My mom would like to
know, she is his twin sister and just turned 68. thank you for being
here and God Bless. This is our first time contacting any possible
people who knew him, the govt wont tell us anything and we attended a
DPMO meeting yesterday in Portland OR and just more non-answers.
A Co
On Sat, 27 Jun 1998
mike kirk Email address wrote:
my father Robert E Kirk was in Company A 160 Infantry Regiment 40th
Division in Korea from Oct 52 thru Aug 53.
he is looking for any info on James Leslie & Vincent McColli, he
believes they were from the California area . Any info or replies will
be forwarded to my Dad
thanks
M Kirk
WIA March 1953
On Wed, 29 Jul 1998
Contolini Email address wrote:
I notice that most of the entrys in this section are old. Is this still
up and running? I have a brother who was in the 160th Infantry Regiment
40th Infantry Division. He was wounded in action in March 1953.
He recently had his leg amputated. I am looking for some information
that might cheer him up about Korean War Vets. He lives in Connecticut.
Is there a support group for Korean Vets there? He is in southern
Connecticut. I would appreciate a reply.
Thanks,
C. Contolini
L Co
On Sun, 9 Aug 1998
"N.L. Norm Strickbine" Email address wrote:
R.R. 2 Box 2191
Thayer, MO 65791
fax: 417-264-3842
datein: 1953 dateout: 1954
cas: no
comments:
Widow and brother of Peter James Cratty, 'Pete', looking for information
from anyone who may have known him. Pete was a BAR man in Love Co. of
the 160th Regt. and is recently deceased. Would appreciate any info
from any one about Pete or combat operations of Love Co. during this
time period. Any information on published or private records of 160th
Regt. actions and how to obtain them would be greatly appreciated.
I was with the 7th Inf. Div. 1950-1951 but knew Pete as a good friend
until his death.
Thank you.
Norm.
B Co
On Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Herbert Sanders Email address wrote:
13601 vose
van nuys, ca 91405
Phone: 818 786 2346
Comments:
I was in the 40th div 160th reg. b co. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS
THAT I WOULD KNOW.
Hq&Hq Co
On Fri, 5 Mar 1999
Tony Kloeckl Email address wrote:
238 W. Main Street
Arlington, MN 55307
Phone: 507-964-2710
Email: tkloeckl@earthlink.net
Comments:
I am interested in connecting with veterans, especially those who served
from Oct 1950 to Oct 1953. I went from Camp Cooke to atomic testing in
Nevada (Nov/Dec'51) to Japan (Apr-Dec'51) to Korea (Jan-Nov'52) to the
Presidio in San Francisco and, finally, back to Minnesota.
Best Regards,
Tony
M Co
On Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Jim Spraggs Email address wrote:
Ralph Watts
Rt. 1 Box 78 A
Arlington, Kentucky 42021
I am Ralph Watts trying to locate William "Bill" Poorman. We were
together in Korea November and December 1952 in communications,
M company 160th inf. reg. 40th division. I would appreciate any
information you could give to me.
Thanks
Ralph Watts
Finding Buddies
On Sat, 24 Jul 1999
Julio Paez Dougherty Email address wrote:
My name is John Beckham, I am from the 40th division 160th infantry
(LA'S OWN) Korea 1951-1953. Could you tell me where can I find
information about the my division-infatry. I was told that our division
is having a veterans reunion, I do not know when or where.
Looking forward to hear from you.
John Beckham
A Co
On Sat, 27 Jun 1998
mike kirk Email address wrote:
my father Robert E Kirk was in Company A 160 Infantry Regiment 40th
Division in Korea from Oct 52 thru Aug 53.
he is looking for any info on James Leslie & Vincent McColli, he
believes they were from the California area.
Any info or replies will be forwarded to my Dad.
thanks
M Kirk
Finding Buddies
On Fri, 19 Jun 1998
PAT HOLLOWELL Email address wrote:
I AM TRYING TO LOCATE SOMEONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN MY UNCLE, GRANDVILLE
JOHNSON ( HIS BUDDIES CALLED HIM GRANNY). HE LEFT CAMDEN TENN. FOR
CAMPCOOK, CALIF. AND NEVER RETURNED HOME. HE WAS SENT TO KOREA AND WAS
IN THE 160 INF., 40 DIVISION.
IF ANYONE KNEW HIM OR HAS ANY INFORMATION PLEASE E-MAIL AT
WILHOLL@ USIT.NET.
OR WRITE TO:
PAT, 120 HOLLOWELL DRIVE
CAMDEN, TN. 38320. THANK YOU
40TH IN REVIEW SCRAPBOOK
From: Dan Garcia Email address
To: b.browne@juno.com
Subject: 40TH IN REVIEW SCRAPBOOK
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999
Hi Will (Brown)
I'm now on the internet at GARCIA1SG@aol.com. If you have stories
or pictures of 160th Infantry in Korea during the period '51 to '54,
I would like to put them in the book. My home phone is 916 363-5559,
and I live in Sacramento.
Thank you Dan Garcia
Hq&Hq Co, Nov 2, 1952-Dec 1, 1953
On Wed, 3 Mar 1999
RDoug66729@aol.com wrote:
I had an unusual experience on Heartbreak ridge Dec 52. I was a platoon
leader with one of a pair of twins assigned to my platoon. The other
twin was assigned to the platoon to my immediate right flank.
Both were medics because they were drafted as conscientious objectors.
I received a call asking that my medic be sent to this other platoon
because they had a man "down" and they couldn't find their medic.
My medic responded and discovered that the man "down" was his twin
brother. He was dead when found by his brother.
One of the national news magazines reported this as the "encounter of
the week" The best that I can remember their names were Edward and
Edwin Reitz of Rockford[?] Illinois.
