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See Also: 45th Signal Co.
On Tue, 5 Aug 1997
Johnnie Stokes Email address wrote:
I served with 45th Signal Co from Sept. l950 till Sept l952. Joined
the unit at Fort Polk La. in July l950 and left the unit in late
August 1952 while it was still in Korea.
I served as teletype operator at both 180th and 179th regts while in
Korea.
Would appreciate being listed on the "Looking For Buddies" page on
internet.
Johnnie T. Stokes
Hq & HQ Co
179th Inf Regt, Hq & Hq Co
Mr. Robert C Rouse
138 County Rd 312
Bailey, CO 81122
Newsletter:
Phone 1: 970-884-4037
Heavy Mortars
Looking for Ross Stevens, Pittsburg, PA. in Heavy Motor Co.
#179 Inf. 45th Div.
Guy Geiger xz1@aol.com
GUY GEIGER
NEW MILFORD,CT
860-354-6878
Robert C. Smith
On Tue, 28 Jan 1997
"Clara L. Smith" clsmith@gwtc.net wrote:
Just found this site and wondering if someone could help me.
We are looking for any one that might have served in the
179 REG, 45th infantry in, Korea ,1952-1953, with my husband.
His name is,Robert Charles Smith, from, Cody, Wyo.
They nick named him, Cowboy.
PO Box 713
Edgemont, SD 57735
clsmith@gwtc.net
Hubert Brock
On Sat, 15 Feb 1997
Bonita Jackson bandbj@aol.com wrote:
Kastellweg 24
Ladenburg, DE 68526
Telephone: 49620317146
Fax: 496213814993
My uncle, Hubert J Brock, was killed in action 11-29-1952.
My family has very little information about the missions he may have
been involved in and exactly what caused his death. Any info greatly
appreciated. Born 1931 Poinsett Co. AR, Unit No. 179 InF. RGT.
Bonita Jackson
Lt Harold Overton
On Tue, 18 Mar 1997
Frank Petrarca flpetrarca@aol.com wrote:
5226 N. Shefford Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 297-1481
I am looking for anyone who might have known my uncle
2nd Lt. Harold Franklin Overton (Hot Springs,AR).
KIA on 1-11-52 while serving w/45th INF. but was actually
w/ the 179th INF and a former instructor at Ft. Benning, GA.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
FLPetrarca@aol.com
Charlie Co, 2nd Plt
On Sat, 29 Mar 1997
brucer3@ix.netcom.com wrote:
Re: Raymond Barnes
I knew Ray had been hit badly, but was unable to find out if he was
killed when we returned from the action. Now I know he was definitely
killed and I can no longer carry that faint hope around with me
(after 45 years).
He did not die on 28 January 1952, incidentally--it was sometime in
June of that year. He was killed with grenade shrapnel on Old Baldy.
He was from Jackson, MI, and was in Charlie Co., 179th Inf., 45th Div.
He was a rifleman in the 2nd platoon.
Bruce
James Hildwine
On Thu, 24 Apr 1997
"James J. Hildwine Jr." jjhildwine@aol.com wrote:
phone: 410 741 0231
Looking for:
anyone who may have know my father, 1st Sgt James J. Hildwine,
served with the 179th during the koren war.
He died in 1976, and am looking for anyone who knew him in Korea,
or during his 33 year army tour...
Jim Hildwine Jr.
Ervin L. Arnold, Pvt.
On Sat, 12 Apr 1997
"Susan B. Metts" mettsmech@eurekanet.com wrote:
My name is Susan B. Arnold Metts. I have visited the Korean War
Project site and have found that my uncle, Pvt. Ervin L. Arnold is among
those on your list of casualties.
Moreover, I noticed that the entry for "PROV" was "KN". I am not sure
what this abbreviation stands for. Could it be the location at which he
fell in Korea? Could you give me any specific information about his
location at the time of his death? Any information would be most
graciously received.
Finally, I would like to add that I am very pleased to find a site on
the Internet that is dedicated specifically to all those who lost their
lives in this foreign war, one that is perhaps the most unrecognized war
in history of the United States. You are to be commended for your
efforts. THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Susan B. Arnold Metts
C Company
On Thu, 22 May 1997
Luther B Rogers lrogers@tstar.net wrote:
PO Box 274
Llano, TX 78643
Telephone: 915-247-3935
Fax: 915-247-5222
Thank you for taking on this worthwhile project. I was a member
of Co C 179th Infantry from June 53 to December 53 at which
time I was transferred to I Corps Headquarters.
1st Bn 179th Raiders
On Fri, 23 May 1997
Clyde V Antrim cantrim@rmi.net wrote:
1175 Gowa LN
Pueblo, CO 81006-9619
719-948-3193
fax: 1-941-948-2698
datein: 1951 dateout: 1953
Looking for others who were in the 1st Bn ,179th Raiders, the same
time that I was. I am writing a book about The Raiders.
Give me a call or a note, Clyde V Antrim
Baker Company
On Tue, 24 Jun 1997
Kevin Phillips wrote:
datein: 6/52 dateout: 6/53
Hello,
I am the son of George Phillips who served in the 45th Infantry
Division, 179th Infantry Regiment, Baker Co. from 6/52 to 6/53.
I would greatly appreciate any email from those who knew or served
with my father. He will be visiting soon and I would love to surprise
him and prove these computers are good for something !!
Best Wishes to all the Vets!!
Kevin Phillips
JKevinP@aol.com
C Company
On Sat, 9 Aug 1997
Luther B. (Luke) Rogers wrote:
PO Box 274
LLANO, TX 78643
915-247-3935
Fax:915-247-5222
datein: 1952 dateout: 1973(ret)
Would like to locate Henry H. Burke, Jr., Commanding Officer of Company
C, 179th Infantry in 1953. Service Number was 066700. Contact Luke
Rogers, 04074322, US Army Retired.
Richard Hoehn
On Mon, 11 Aug 1997
David Wilson wrote:
10025 Shoreview Rd.#226
Dallas, Tx.75238
datein: 1951 dateout: 1952
I am interested in any information anyone can provide about Richard
Hoehn.
He was K.I.A. 10 Dec 1952.I went to his funeral Feb.1953 in East
Moline, IL., but did not learn aabout how he fell. Richard and I went
throuh Jump School together and he was a good friend.
Any information will be appreciated.The information I have says he was
in the 179th.
Thank You
KIA 6/16/52
On Thu, 14 Aug 1997
James R. Pierce, III wrote:
40 Alpine Village Drive
Alpine, CA 91901-2131
619-659-9386
I was searching forinformation on my father. He was kia in Korea
6/16/52.
He was in the 45th Inf Div. Was hoping to find all the information
I could, including combat records if that's possible.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Jim
WIA on MLR
On Wed, 3 Sep 1997
Jack Place Email address wrote:
66 26th St.,N.W.
Massillon, OH 44647
330 833-0466
I was wounded while commanding a company forward of the MLR near
Pau-Gol on 26 July, 1953. My records were lost in the fire in St.
Louis. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who was serving with me
at that time.
Note:Jack suffered a head wound on the next to last day of war.
Served under Col. Naughton.
Ted -
Many thanks for confirming my membership in the 179th. Strange to not
know for sure. If possible, I plan to get involved with your project. I
will give the KWP a closer look.The reunion of Charlie Company is in
Oklahoma along with the 45th Division get together. Doubt if I will be
able to make it but am going to try. My wife and I have attended two
company reunions in Kansas where we were warmly treated even though we
did not know for sure that we were in the right unit.They're a great
bunch!
F Company
On Thu, 1 Jan 1998
Bob Lamm wrote:
1701 Wisteria St.
Denton, TX 76205
Telephone: 940-320-3941
How did you hear about us? from John Stokes of colorado Springs
Comments ...
I served in F Company of the 179th from Nov of '50 until August of '52.
I apprciate your eforts in establishing this site.
Louis Hatcher
On Thu, 5 Mar 1998
FLYERSUE Email address wrote:
Hi,
I have a personal interest in the Korean War Memorial. My Uncle was
killed in action on Christmas Day, on a place called Christmas Hill.
He was a machine gunner. He was only 21 when he was killed. I never new
him, I was born 2 years after he was killed. He was my Mother's baby
brother. I am looking forward to someday seeing the memorial
in hopes of seeing my Unlce Billy's name. His name was Louis Hatcher
from Millville, nj.
Thanks,
Sue Ann Shaw
Motor Pool
On Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Duane H. Hansen Email address wrote:
10 South 710 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
We have just spent 3 days organizing pictures of Korea in a photo album.
My husband was in Korea from May 1953 til Jul 1954. He served with the
179th in the 45th Div until they returned home.
He was stationed at Chun Chon, Yang gu, and on Heartbreak Ridge. He
belonged to the Motor Pool and helped move the troops back from the
front after the cease fire.
3rd Bn
On Fri, 5 Dec 1997
GERALD W SMITH JACK Email address wrote:
PO BOX 579
GUTHRIE, OK 73044
phone: 405-282-1143
fax: 405-282-1700
datein: 14 APR 49 dateout: 1 SEP 56
INTERESTED IN LOCATING OTHER MEMBERS OF 3 BN 179 INF
WHO SERVED IN OKLANG - CP POLK - JAPAN - KOREA
A Co
On Mon, 8 Dec 1997
Kenneth Glasscock Email address wrote:
phone: (913) 294-4726
fax: (913) 294-0010
Louis Dail Glasscock, 45th Infantry Division, 179th Infantry Regiment,
A Company, was WIA 27 July 53. I think it was Outpost Queen, "X" Hill.
Does anyone remember him or the location/date? Any info appreciated.
He is my father so I will share it with him, Thanks!
Ken Glasscock
1213 Main
Paola, KS 66071
gcock@micoks.net
2nd Bn
On Sun, 1 Mar 1998
Frank McGill wrote:
521 Warhawk Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Telephone: 757-482-3857
I was a PFC with the 2nd Battalion, 179th Infantry while on line from 27
Oct 1952 to 22 Dec 1952. I am reviewing maps and command reports that I
obtained from Archives II at College Park, MD. I am writing a history
of my experiences for my children and gchildren. During that period,
as a PFC, I was at first an intelligence and reconnisance scout in the
Hdq Co and then on 15 or 16 Nov when a 5th rifle platoon was created in
G Company I was assigned to that unit as a rifleman.
Each of the three batallions added an extra platoon to one of its
companies. It is fascinating and also sad reading the 179th Inf command
reports for that period. When I am finished , I will send a copy to any
other vet of that unit at that time, at no charge.
It is very interesting working with the 1:25K and 1:50k maps. A map
with the battalion or regiment trench (MLR) drawn on it would be a help.
Louis Hatcher
On Thu, 5 Mar 1998
Sue Ann Shaw wrote:
332 Beaver Drive South
Millville, NJ 08332
Telephone: 609-293-0078
Fax: 609-293-0078
I have a personal interest in the Korean War Memorial. My Uncle was
killed in action on Christmas Day, on a place called Christmas Hill.
He was a machine gunner. He was only 21 when he was killed. I never new
him, I was born 2 years after he was killed. He was my Mother's baby
brother. I am looking forward to someday seeing the memorial in hopes
of seeing my Unlce Billy's name. His name was Louis Hatcher from
Millville, nj.
Thanks.
Sue Ann Shaw
K Company
On Thu, 12 Mar 1998
Curtis Purtell Email address wrote:
East Syracuse, NY 13057
datein: 12/52
dateout: 7/53
I served in the Korean War from 12/52 - 7/53 in the Army: 45th Inf Div,
179th Inf Reg, King Company. I am interested in hearing from others who
may know me.
Curt Purtell
G Co Medic Aid
On Sun, 12 Apr 1998
Grady D. Arnold Email address wrote:
37545 S.R. 681
Albany, OH 45710
I am looking for anyone who may have served with my brother,
PVT Ervin L. Arnold, 179th Infantry Division, 45th Infantry Division.
Ervin served as a Medical Aidman in Company G and was killed at Songnae
Dong, North Korea on Nov. 20, 1952. He had been in Korea since October
of that same year. He was from Logan County, West Virginia.
Any information would be most graciously received.
Grady Arnold
F Co
On Mon, 19 Jan 1998
Lee R. Shankle Email address wrote:
80 Brookside Lane
Little Silver, NJ 07739
datein: 10/50 dateout: 6/52
cas: no
comments: Inducted in Portland, Oregon and sent to Camp Polk, La..
Was a messenger in the 2nd platoon. Lt Jack Davis was one of the 2
platoon leaders in Korea, Other names are Darrel Hayden, Sgt Byers,
Jimmy Tiger, Capt Snow and of course the Davidson brothers from Hugo
(all Sargents).
I am an almost retired Construction Engineer (I retired once and after a
month my wife (still the same one that visited me at Polk before the
shipped to Japan) started mailing out resumes).
Hobbies are computers and surfing the net.
Other e-mail addresses are lshankle@trane.com & leo@webspan.net.
E Company
On Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Roghernon@aol.com wrote:
How about this: I was wounded on 26 May "52, and following that many of
my company were K or WIA. Is there any way to trace unit members or
rosters to find casualties and survivors of the period May to July of
"52 ? Any simple way to find a roster of living members of this unit
during that time period ?
This was E Co of 179 Reg., 45th Div
Pagen Raiders 3rd Battalion
On Thu, 25 Jun 1998
Jack Hayes Neathery / Sergent U.S. Army Email address wrote:
1527 Country Road 165
Rochester, TX 79544
phone: 940-743-3565
I am looking for anybody who was with me in Korea 1951-1953. In 1952 I
was in the Pagen Raiders 3rd Battalion 179th Reg. 45th Division.
We were broke up in June of 1952 and I lost contact with a lot of the
men I served with. I don't really recall any names and am just looking
for any men who might still be alive.
Thank you,
Jack Hayes Neathery / Sergent U.S. Army
E Co
On Fri, 12 Jun 1998
Roger Hernon Email address wrote:
phone: 330 3948585
comments:
Hoping to find survivors, KIAs, WIAs of E Co., 179th , 45th Div.
I was wounded on 26 May "52, and following that many of my company were
KIA or WIA. Is there any way to trace unit members or rosters to find
casualties and survivors of the period May to July of "52 ? Any simple
way to find a roster of living members of this unit during that time
period ?
I am hoping to find members who served with me from Dec 51 to June "52,
members of E Co 179th. I have obtained roster of earlier period, which
does not include fill ins of E Co ; Draftees, RA's, replacements.
Can any of you old timers find our unit roster of Spring/Summer of 1952.
I hope to attend Gathering in Sept., but with this info could remember
better those I served with . Does anyone have the list of wounded for
this period? I was WIA May 26 "52, and hope to find more old buddies.
I am 6' 5", was often mistaken for the flagpole, bunked with Jim Stine,
Mel Harrig, Joe Burzynski. My first son was born on May 15 that year,
remember! I was the one passing out the cheap cigars! Remember the guy
who took out the outhouse with the Willy Peter on 347 when we had to
move back? The one who was up for Sgt "till the phosphorus hit the fan?
Anyhow, I hope to see you all Sept.
Heavy Mortars
On Thu, 28 May 1998
"THOMAS C. TILLMAN" Email address wrote:
phone: 1-870-325-6891
comments:
I was in Korea from 1952 - 1954. I was in the 45th Div, 179th Reg.
until the 45th left Korea then I transferred to the 2nd Div.
I am looking for anyone that may have been there at the same time and
knew me. especially Hoshier(or he could have spelled it Whoshier) from
Minnesota, Tidball from Kansas City, Kansas. I cannot remember for
sure, but I believe I was in B Company.
I was in heavy mortor before receiving a leg injury and then I was the
company truck driver. Anyone who knew Thomas C. Tillman from Arkansas,
please contact me.
THOMAS C. TILLMAN
P. O. BOX 257
RISON, ARKANSAS 71665
HQ & HQ Co
On Thu, 7 May 1998
"Victor J. Gastell" Email address wrote:
phone: (602)-984-4719
comments:
45th div..179th reg. HQ & HQ co. dec.'51 thru sept. '52
brand new on the "net" anyone else out there from this outfit?
P.F.C. David Sarine
On Sat, 11 Jul 1998
Updated: 12 Jun 2001
S. Platt Email address wrote:
Hi,
We are looking for information on my husband's uncle who served in the
Korean war. His name is P.F.C. David Sarine RA12346976, he was in the
179th infantry,45th division, company M. He was killed on June 15, 1952.
My mother-n-law gave me this information, to see if we could find
something out. She really didn't know much about him because she was the
youngest of 13 children. So, if you could we would really appreciate,
anything that would help her out.
Thank You,
S.Platt
Item Co
On Tue, 14 Jul 1998
Shelly Lynn Email address wrote:
I am writing in behalf of my father who served in the Korean War around
1952. His name is James Waites and he was in the 179th Company I (I do
not know about this military talk. I hope that tells you where he was. He
also mentioned something about 45th). I cannot find any info. on this
company in your directory. Could you please help me. He is trying to
locate friends who fought with him. Please let me know if you can help
me.
Service Co
On Wed, 28 Oct 1998
"Conti, Dominick" Email addresswrote:
Looking for members of the 45th Inf. Div. - 179th Regiment - Service Co.
who served in Korea from September 1952- September 1953 who might know
my father Dominick Conti.
Please respond to DOCONTI@NYCT.COM or contact me at:
(732) 739-8505
Dominick Conti, Jr.
Information Needed
On Mon, 21 Sep 1998
Dave Clasby DCLASBY Email address wrote:
I was with the 120th ECB attached to the 45th Division in July 1953.
Would you provide me with any information you have on Pvt Roland Coffman
regarding his tour with the 179th?
Info needed for Coffman: KIA on July 23, 1953.
I'm not sure if it was Ronal W Coffman or not. I thought he was
seriously wounded but of course he could have died from the wounds. The
grenade tore him up quite a bit. Could you check your WIA list for
anybody in the 45th's 179th, 180th or 279th infantry units wounded on
the 27-29 July 1953 dates.
Is it possible that since the event happened on the cease fire date or
several days later he would not be listed?
Thanks for your interest and help, it is greatly appreciated.
Dave Clasby
Help needed to find buddies
On Mon, 8 Feb 1999
Raymond Armstrong Email address wrote:
2126 Eagle Rock Dr.
Billings, Montana 59101
Phone: 406 2488982
Fax:
Email: Rrray@aol.com
Comments:
I cannot remember any of the guys I was with. I have the Silver star
and the bronze star. my no. us 55234159
Medical Co
On Tue, 2 Mar 1999
John McLain Email address wrote:
Korean War Project Guest Book Entry
First Name: John
Last Name : McLain
Street: 425 Barpen St.N/W
City: Cleveland ,
State/Prov: TN
ZIP: 37312
Country:
Phone: 423-472 8857
Fax:
Email: jmproangler@probass.net
Comments:
Served in Korea 1953/54 Medical Co 179th Inf. Reg.Was Senior Aidman with
Able Co. on Heartbreak Ridge,Our Unit pulled back in Reserve for two
days and Replaced the 180th Inf. First Bn. on Queens Outpost/Christmas
Hill. When they were overrun with so many Casualties. Their Bn. Comander
was Col.John Varnell. Our Bn. Surgeon Was Dr. Robert Shore.
I would like to talk with anyone Who was there when I was, Just give
Me a call or E-Mail 423-472 8857 or jmproangler@probass.net.
A Co
On Thu, 29 Jul 1999
Barb Brackman Email address wrote:
Can you post that PFC. Arthur Henry Leugers US# 52176461 is looking for
buddies from Rifle Company A 179th infantry regiment, 45th infanty
division, from 1952-53?
his address is:
Maria Stein,
Ohio 45860
419-925-4774
Also note he has located a Jim Leonard-of Westchester Pa.& they have
begun vacationing together.
K Co
On Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Mike Randolph Email address wrote:
I am looking for any one who might have served with my father during the
Korean war. His name Leon D. Randolph, rank, PFC, 179th K company
45th Division, service number NG25707076 May 1950 June 1952. My father
would like to talk to anyone who might have served with him. My dad
entered the National Guard in 1949, and went into active duty with the
army in 1950.
Please e-mail me with any information, my e-mail address is
Mike_Randolph@via-christi.org.
Thank You
Mike Randolph
USAF Retired
L Co
On Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Richard E. Rizzo Email addresswrote:
Hi Ted -
This is Richard Rizzo. I joined CO "L", 179th, 45th Inf Div in June of
1952 in the Heartbreak Ridge area. Just prior to arriving in Korea I
went through Leadership School at Indiantown Gap, PA, then onto OCS,
Jump School, and Ranger School at Ft. Benning, GA. As I recall, 1st Lt
Rollins was the CO of "L", but he rotated back to the states shortly
after I got there.
My platoon sergeant was Sgt Rhoades, twice awarded the Silver Star and
Purple Heart. He was on his second tour of duty and probably the reason
why I am still alive today. I believe I had the 2nd Platoon and a Lt.
Seals from a little town in Georgia had the 1st Platoon. He was KIA on
patrol one night and his platoon got shot up pretty bad. I can't
remember the 3rd platoon leaders name but he also like Lt. Seals was a
fine officer.
I was there from June 1952 to August of 1953. From June to Aug of 1953
I was 45th Div Honor Guard Commander for Maj Gen P.D. Ginder. Two of
his staff officers were Col Seitz and Col Alger. When I left Korea I
was assigned to the 11th Airborne Div in Ft. Campbell, KY and was a
member of Operation Snowbird in Alaska (if anyone remembers that).
I hope this strikes a bell with someone out there as I would like to
hear from anyone who served in CO "L" during that period.
Richard Rizzo
15332 Notre Dame St
Westminster CA 92683
714-894-5496
ermail: ratzo@earthlink.net
Item Co
On Sun, 18 Apr 1999
Sarah Wood Email addresswrote:
I am interested particularily grandfather's divisions. His name is
Robert Anderson Wood, and he was first in the 8th Army, 45th division,
179th Regiment, I Company.
He then was switched to the 8th Army, 3rd Infantry, 15th Regiment, E or
Love Company (He wasn't sure which one.) He was drafted in Lexington,
Henderson Co., Tennesse 1952/53.
I want to know how I can find out where they were based, what battles
they fought, and who was with him. He told me that he was at Pork Chop
Hill. His Infantry was the next to go on to the hill right when the war
ended. He also said he used a machine gun at one time.
Thank you,
Sarah Wood
