Arrived July 1, 1950
On Sat, 22 Jul 1995
"Charles B. Benjamin" ben3400@ix.netcom.com wrote:
An excellent presentation. Most of us Korean War vets feel like
we've been forgotten. Glad to see someone cares.
I was in the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division and
arrived in Korea on 1 July 1950.
Anthing I can do to assist you in your project will be my pleasure.
I don't know what assistance you need, but if I can help, let me know.
Paul Raymond Johnson
Saw your reply to this post and I am interested in whatever info you
can give me regarding reunion lists, newsletters and vets
associations for the 21st Infantry, 24th Infantry Division. My
father, Paul Raymond Johnson, was in this outfit when the ballon went
up in 1950 and did two tours in Korea between 1950 and 1953.
My dad has never been very social, but my mother died last December
and now he's really at loose ends. Connecting with Korea vets might
do him some good. (His favorite observation on his experience is,
"If'd we had known how bad things REALLY were, we'd have been more
scared.")
E-mail me back or snail mail me at:
Tommy Lee Johnson
3482 Pedley Ave.
Norco, CA 91760
For Paul Raymond Johnson
On Wed, 11 Mar 1998
Mel Buchan Email address wrote:
Paul Raymond what is your E-mail adress? E-Mail me at MB1651@aol.com
MSG Gonzales, Task Force Smith
On Sun, 28 Jul 1996
Updated 3/05/99 same contact info, per Carlos
CarlosG903@aol.com wrote:
Dear Mr. Barker,
I am the son of MSG(ret) Florentino Gonzales. My father served on
the combat unit to engage North Korean units as part of Task Force
Smith, commanded by Lt. Col. Brad Smith, on July 5, 1950. To date,
what I know, my father was: one of two machine gunners assigned to
the the Task Force drawn out of occupation duty stationed in Camp
Woods, Japan, from the 24th Infantry Division, now mechanized.
In the engagement that ensued, my father's machine gun assistant, was a
kid from Ohio, named Vernon Anthony Wade, whom my
father attempted to save, while the Force was being out-flanked and
effectively over-runned after 7 hours of fighting with enemy forces.
From what I have been able to collect, my father volunteered to cover
the withdrawing forces. He was the sole surviving machine gunner. The
other, I assume was taken out.
Thinking of the size of the enemy force, in the thousands, compared
to the hundreds in Task Force Smith and also outgunned and manned
with in-experienced kids...I still find it a wonder that the Task
Force was able to hold back the enemy for 7 hours.
From what I been able to ascertain, from sparodic conversations with
my Father, various books, and pieces of literature, my Father
provided cover, tried to protect his assistant, Wade. In the process,
a grenade was hauled over my Father's nest which landed at the slope
behind my Father's position, and roll into the fox-hole where Wade
had taken cover as instructed by my Father. Wade was killed.
To Wade's misforture, his demise was not immediate.
What resulted was my Father's position being eventually over-run,
him taken captive, and spent the entire Korean War as a P.O.W. If you
can obtain the May 11, 1953 issue of Life magazine,
you will encounter a picture of my Dad, along with other POWs being
paraded thru the streets of Seuol .he is in a row of three, under a
banner, from left to right, consisting of a tall lanky white male, an
injured Black man, and my Dad. At the time, it was believed that he
was a KIA.
After the war and release, my Father received the Distinguished
Service Cross for his actions. He later on graduated thru the ranks
up to Master Sargent serving in various G-2 units across three
regions, Europe, Vietnam, and Korea.
I thank you for your time.
Carlos Gonzales
2217 Presidents Corner, #506
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 277-6564(H) (214) 603-7701(W)
EDGAR SAMUEL HEFFLEY
dear mr. barker,
i am looking for information about my uncle private first class,
edgar samuel heffley. i have already wrote you once but i have some
more info, so i thought i'd write again. my uncle was in a tank
battalion.
first he was listed as mia, then he was listed as killed in action
november 14, 1950. in early 1951 he was spotted in time magazine in a
picture of pow's. a friend of his later told my grandmother he died
in prison camp of malnutrition and was buried in a mass grave. he
enlisted in chicago, il. believed to be 1949. thank you for your time
and any help you can give me.
sincerely,
kelley heffley
c/o tim kamp ee37038@goodnet.com
Ed Note: the email address is no longer good 11/04/98
(more from KWP)
HEFFLEY EDGAR S
16281465
Army Reserve
Infantry
MOS 04745
PVT-E2
COOK COUNTY IL
DtCas 1950 07 12
YrBorn 1930
Unit 21 INF RGT, 24 INF DIV
Robert Villalva
From: Brian Villalva brian.villalva@hq.nasa.gov
I'm looking for information on my late half-uncle Robert Villalva who
perished in Korea in 1951. Bobby was in the Airborne and was awarded
the Silver Star posthumously during
the Korean Conflict.
I'm trying to help my family get Bobby transferred from El Paso TX to
Arlington National Cemetery. Thanks in advance, Brian Villalva
----from KWP----
Villalva, Robert C
Svc# 19309998
Svc Army
Brnch Infantry
Rank PVT, E2
Home Coconino County, Az
BirYr 1929
CasDt 5/20/51
KIA
Unit 21 Inf Reg, 24 Inf Div
Carleton Thomas Phillips
From: viking rdr@roanoke.infi.net
Any information available on Carlton Thomas Phillips. Wounded in
action twice-Korean War. Two purple hearts.Deceased 1959. Please
help.Possibly in 24th infintry. Service no. 33664299.
Thanks,
Becky Phillips Ray (daughter)
---from KWP------
Phillips, Carleton, nmn.
He was wounded on April 16th and again on July 7th. Not unusual for
the times.
Most wounded were hustled directly back to fighting due to extreme
shortages of men and material.
-----more from viking----
Thanks for the imfo. We will proceed with your suggestion. One more
thing,and I hate to trouble you. If you could find out the status and
whereabouts of his best freind,Clarence Eason, 24th
Infantry Division, 21st Inf Rgt. during Korean War period.
Thanks Again,
Becky Phillips
Pulaski, Va. Vets
You did a fine job on the home page for the Korea War Memorial. This
was my first chance to review the homepage. We just returned from the
Gathering at the Memorial July 27, 1996. The same crew of us from VFW
Post 1184 returned for this event.
Our photo that you took during the dedication is your image 1048.JPG,
from left to right are 1)Dan Monroe 2)Andy Dickerson 3)Claude
Newman and myself 4)William Manning.
We have some photos that you may want of Senator Strom Thurman and
Senator John Warner who gave speeches at the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier and at the memorial. You can reach me via this E-Mail or by
telephone (540) 980-0901.
Thanks again for a great job.
Willam H. Manning, Sgt. 1st. Class
11th FA, 21st INF. REGT., 24th INF. DIV.
Quad Media quadmedia@ns1.intrlink.com
Item Company 9/50 - 10/51
On Fri, 8 Nov 1996
MR JACK OBER wingjack@prodigy.com wrote:
Very interested in contacting buddies from "I" Company, 21st Regiment,
24th Div, in Korea July 1950 through October 1951.
Hope to find Ken Pierce, Harold Dissinger, Bill Stone, Tom Murphy,
to name a few.
D Company
On Mon, 11 Nov 1996
Pete Moss cmoss@hsonline.net wrote:
521 Mutton Creek Dr.
Seymour, IN 47274
812 523 3211
I served with the 24th div. 21st. reg. D Co. most of 1951 in Korea,
and would like to hear from anyone that was in this co.This is good
helpfull info keep up the good work.
Camp Mosier
On Fri, 27 Dec 1996
LMosier@aol.com wrote:
66 E. Stephen Dr.
Newark, DE 19713
Telephone: 302-454-9431
I'm trying to find information on an Army Camp named after my uncle,
Billy Mosier, in S. Korea. I would like my children to know something
about his military service. He was KIA while serving as a medic with
the 21 INF RGT, 24 INF DIV. There are no family members alive who
can tell me anything, so any information you could give me would be
greatly appreciated.
Thank You
--from KWP--
Billy died on Jan 03, 1951
Update: he was with the 168th Medical Battlion, located at Nam
Bong Ni, which was later designated Camp Mosier.
Billy Mosier
On Sat, 25 Oct 1997
lroslund@skipjack.bluecrab.org wrote:
Les Roslund
26329 Martingdale Lane
Easton, Maryland 21601
Phone: (410) 763-8169
This has been a great help to me. Your records showed info on CPL BILLY
MOSIER of 24th INF DIV. He was a cousin of mine.
In Sep of 1997 several relatives visited his grave in Laurel-Bloomery
Cemetery in Tennessee. But we know very little about his Service
actions. His grave stone shows he received two DSC awards. We would
love to know what for, and did he receive other awards. We also know
that an army base in Korea, Camp Mosier, APO 96358 was named for him.
Where was this, and how long was it open, and why was it named for him?
If you have this information, or know where I should look for it, please
let me know. And thanks for having this great project underway.
==== update====
UPDATE:
On Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Updated 11 Aug 2001
smokefrombill@earthlink.net wrote:
Les (with a copy to Ted Barker, The Korean War Project):
The Casualty (Deceased) List for the 21st Inf indicates:
Cpl Billy Mosier, RA13319670, was KIA on 3 Jan 51.
There is a hand-written notation that he was a member of our Medical
Company. On 31 Dec 50, the 21st was located north of Uijongbu (on the
main road just north of Seoul) and dug-in just south of the 38th
Parallel. The Chinese attacked before dawn on 1 Jan 51 in great
numbers. We spent the next few days delaying, withdrawing, delaying,
withdrawing.
I can probably locate someone who served with Billy, but it will take
some time. We have a 21st Inf Newsletter going out in December and I
will post a notice asking that anyone who knew him contact you direct.
POW
On Thu, 19 Dec 1996
Tammi Warfield tammi.warfield@software.com wrote:
I'm searching on behalf of my friend who lost her husband in Korea.
His name is John Joseph Brockman, he was from Tarpon Springs, FL.
She was notified on his death, but would like additional information
for her family.
We are trying to locate a copy of the "Tiger Survivor's list" that was
referenced in the Jan 97 issue of Reader's Digest. Can you help us in
locating this?
You can reach me via e-mail, or fax Becky Bourg at 714-249-5378
through Jan 6.
Thanks you in advance for any help you can provide.
Tammi Warfield
James T. Thompson, Horatio, Ar
On Mon, 16 Dec 1996
ALLMYMONEY@aol.com wrote:
Can you recommend where to search for information on POW's?
My dad was on the cover of Life magazine, when he returned from
Korea. If I am not mistaken, he was eighth worst wounded to return
home. He spent several months in a VA hospital in Hot Springs, Ar.
Any suggestions?
He never said very much about his experience.Thought maybe I could
find some of his old buddies.
Thanks
Alan Carnation
---from KWP----
Taken prisoner on Dec 07, 1950 and returned to Military Control,
June 08 1953.
D Company
On Sat, 21 Dec 1996 Pierce "Pete" Moss wrote:
521 mutton creek dr
seymour , in 47274
812 523 3211
Served with 24th div 21st reg d company 1951.
2nd Bn, H Co
On Tue, 28 Jan 1997
Alex Rosa ecrgnftr88@telis.org wrote:
612 wooklake dr
Brea, Ca 92821
Telephone: 3106940771
I was with the 21st INF DIV, 2nd Bn, H Co, heavy 30 gunner. Served
from Aug 50' until the end of the war. Also worked with an unknown
unit, within the 24th and am currently trying to find that unit.
Do you have a list of those unkown units to jog my memory?
Thank you,
Alex
Donald Smithson
On Tue, 04 Feb 1997
alex chou alex_chou@oxy.comwrote:
Dear Mr. Barker,
One of my friend is looking for some record regarding his uncle who
died during the Korean War. His mother received a letter from the
goverment but not enough information was provided.
I've forwarded the information from the database to the family
and they really appreciate the Korean War Project.
But still, they are not certain about the actual date of death.
How accurate is the date stated in the database?
Name: Donald Smithson
IDNO: 27516577
SVC: Army
You can send eMail to alex_chou@oxy.com. Thank you for your
assistance.
from KWP
The DoD list shows July 12, 1950 for cas date. The Dpt of Army
list shows a DIE or Died in Camp of Dec 07, 1950 and a captured date
of Nov 22, 1950.
24 Med TDY
On Tue, 25 Feb 1997
WSSMEAD@aol.com wrote:
Was with Clearing Co.,24th Medical Bt. Went over on TDY with
21st Inf. Rg.
Was also TDY to 5th RCT for a while, also with English Bn.
and then with Clearing Co. supporting 19th and 21st.
Received Combat Medic badge for service with 21st and 5 RCT.
Bill
See Also: 5th RCT and 24th Med Bn pages - ed
Able Company
On Thu, 6 Mar 97
Stephen Wagner steverwag@msn.comwrote:
My name is Steve Wagner and I'm trying to help my father find
a war buddy. This is all I know about the gentleman.
Thomas R. Gulledge
Rt. 3
Wardersboro, N.C.
Korean War
24th Division
21st Regiment
Able Co.
Wounded Nov. 1950
Finding men
On Sun, 16 Mar 1997
Dave Vaughn vaughan@ncn.net wrote:
4513 470th St.
Mallard, IA 50562
712-425-3393
My Father Sgt Thomas J. Vaughan served in the 24 Div 21 Reg,
H company. Am looking for the adress of William Starkey, and the
man I was named after David Zuniga or anyone else who remembers him.
He has the names and adresses of some others that served with him.
Now that he is retired he has time to find them and I would like to
help him. Thanks in advance
Robert Bunnell
On Thu, 20 Mar 1997
Lance Bunnell leb@erinet.com wrote:
Dear Mr. Barker,
My uncle Robert Bunnell served in the 24th Inf Div. 21st Inf Reg.
Korean War and died while he was a P.O.W.
If you or your readers could provide any information about him
(circumstances about his capture, death, or pictures) I would be
extremely greatful.
Thank you for your time in advance in this matter.
Co. K MIA
On Fri, 21 Mar 1997
Rose McKinley mckinleyrs@aol.com wrote:
Thank you so much for the wonderful work you are doing.The McKinley
Family will be eternally grateful if you can supply ANYTHING
regarding:
PVT Ralph H. McKinley ("H" stands for Herndon)
U.S. Army
RA 14342422
Company K
21st Infantry
24th Division
Last Mail Addressed to:
PVT Ralph H. McKinley
Co. K 21st Inf Regt
APO 24-I
c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, CA
Dept. of Army letter dated 7/12/51 states in part, "Missing in action
in Korea since 7/11/50 ... when enemy forces attacked Private
McKinley's company positions on the left flank, forcing it to
withdraw.
This action occurred five miles south of Chochiwon, Korea.
Unofficial information received in the Dept. of the Army indicates
that your brother is a prisoner of war; however, its authenticity
cannot be verified.
Private McKinley has not been officially reported as a prisoner of
war through the International Red Cross."
See also:POW Camps
Heavy Mortar Co.
On Sat, 5 Apr 1997
Updated: 10/31/98
Thomas Flynn
1. vbxf65a@prodigy.com
2.Thomas Flynn Email address
wrote:
251 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE
KEY BISCAYNE , Fl 33149
Telephone:305-361-5023
Fax:305-361-7021
served in japan-24 div/21 regt/heavy mortar company, sent to korea
2nd july 1950.
Very anxious to hear from any survivors of heavy mortar---as of this
date, have only located two in addition to myself--also would like to
learn of whereabouts of tatsuo yamamoto-kid from hawaii in heavy
mortar in kumamoto, japan & korea. Let me know if you or your brother
ever hear from Tatsuo Yamamoto, he and I were stationed in Kumomoto,
Japan before Korea and we fought together in Korea.
He was from Hawaii, his parents were Japanese and he taught me a lot of
their language
I live in the miami, florida area & would like to hear from anyone.
A Company
On Fri, 18 Apr 1997
Brodie Lee Mason tsturdivan@aol.com wrote:
1522 FARRINGTON ROAD
Apex, NC 27502
(919)362-6613
Fax:(919)942-1119
I thought we had been forgotten. Keep up the good work. I am trying
to find a man who served with me in the 24th Inf. Div., 21st Inf.
Reg. A Company.
I served from1950-1951. He was regular Army#13351204. His name was
Arthur Matheny, Jr. He was a Corporal at the time. If anyone can
help me locate him, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks. B.L.Mason, Jr.
July 12, 1950 Died in Camp
On Sat, 5 Apr 1997
Shewoman3@aol.com wrote:
Dear Hal:
My husband's uncle, Joseph C. Brown was a POW in the Korean War. His
family was notified of his death but his body was never recovered. We
have been attempting to locate information regarding this in the
Korean War Project but have been unsuccessful.
You can email me
at: Shewoman3@aol.com
M Company
On Thu, 22 May 1997
"Robert L. logsdon" Email address wrote:
I am looking aperson by the nams of Thadius (TED) Novobilski. He was
in CO.M, 21st inf. Regt.,24th Div station in Japan ,at Kummomoto,
Kyushu .
A couple days after the Korean War broke out ,hewas sent in to combat.
shortly after that he was captured and spent the duration as a POW.
I have been trying to make coontact with him for years, but with no
success. Can you point me into the right direction to locate him or
to find out what ever happened. Thank you
Douglas H Haag
On Mon, 26 May 1997
Whit Fisher whitf@erols.com wrote:
Hello.
I'm looking for any information on my uncle, Douglas H. Haag. I have
heard of some new document called "Johnson's List" that lists some
confirmed deaths in a prison camp, but cannot find this document
anywhere on the web. If anyone can help me locate this document,
or happens to know anything regarding my uncle, I would really be
very grateful.
I'm wondering how to locate a woman who worked (at camp wood?) in Japan
before the war started and was very close friends with my uncle. She
came all the way to Kentucky to pay her respects after his
disappearance. If she cared deeply for my uncle I would like her to
know the information we have discovered about him. I hope it will bring
her release as it has to us.
At the time, her name was Grace Ijima (she may be married now). She was
an American Citizen and was working for the Government at or near Camp
Wood in Japan when the War started. Her home town was New York City.
Here's some information that might be helpful:
DOUGLAS H HAAG
LASTNAME HAAG
FIRSTNAME DOUGLAS H
IDNO 2101071
SVC Army
COMP National Guard
BRNCH Infantry
MOS 01542
RANK 1LT
GRADE O2
HCODE 111
HOME JEFFERSON COUNTY
ST KY
CASDATE 19500712
CAS1 Died while missing, hostile
This is really all I know. Please send a note to whitf@erols.com if
you think you can help.
Many thanks,
Whit Fisher
Additional msg
On Tue, 23 Sep 1997
Updated 11 Aug 2001
Col. Bill Wyrick smokefrombill@earthlink.net wrote:
Whit (with copy to T Barker):
I'm glad someone responded to your request for information published in
our 21st RCT Newsletter.
I have nothing that indicates he was ever a POW.
The area where Lt Haag was listed as MIA is just north of Chochiwon,
South Korea. When we recovered that area in late September or early
October 1950, we provided men to assist the graves registration teams
in locating our fallen comrades. It is possible your uncle's body was
recovered, could not be identified, and was interned as "Unknown".
On the other hand, his body (and the others) may not have been
located.
I believe the information you received should be made available to the
Army's Graves Registration people.
Col. William E. Wyrick, Ret.
9 Northlake Road
Columbia, SC 29223-5909
smokefrombill@earthlink.net
Contd: Most of Lt. Haag's company was lost on 10 & 11 Jul 50, not
the 12th. However, the morning reports were all botched up during those
early days.
I can be of great help with the map. I know where his company was
located 7-11 July and where they reassembled on the 12th. Plus I have
1:50000 map sheets of that area.
More from Whit: Oct 1997;
Thanks to your guidance and a kind gentleman who reads the 21st IR
newsletter, I've learned that my uncle was killed just a few days before
he was reported as missing. This fellow soldier found his body in a
shallow grave (along with several others) but as they were being overrun
and were poorly prepared, the bodies were left behind and never
recovered. However, the approximate location of the graves is known and
I was sent a map with the area marked.
July 11, 50
On Mon, 2 Jun 1997
Mark Beecher bottomgun@iceinternet.com wrote:
P.O. Box 1093
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 269-0789
fax: (541) 269-2089
I am looking for informatin surrounding the death of:
Roscoe C. CAMPBELL
Id# 06921064 MOS 01745
US Army - Reserve - Infantry
Master Sergeant E8
From Carter County TN
Killed 07/11/50
member of unit #21, Infantry Regement, 24th Infantry division
I am requesting this information for the uncle of Roscoe Cambpell as
he is not internet connected.
Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Additionally, anyone who knew Roscoe Campbell in Korea and could
help shed some light on the circumstances of his death would also be
appreciated.
L Company
On Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Updated: 14 May 2002
Jime Fine jimfine@lovecompany.org wrote:
7608 N 127th E Ave
Owasso, OK 74055-7943
(918) 274-8444
I am the sec'y for Historical Committee L Company, 21st Inf. Regt.
24th Inf Div. 6/1/50 to 6/1/51.
Love Company 21st Infantry '50 - '51
This link has is now @ Love Co
L Company
On Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Olin M. Hardy wrote:
2861 Thornridge Ln
Atlanta, GA 30340
Was given your location by Jim Fine. Both members of L Company,
21st Inf Regt, 24th Inf Div 1950/51.
Keep up the good work.
Item Company
On Tue, 29 Apr 1997
Kristen Ervin stars@aloha.net wrote:
My grandfather served in Korea for a short period of time. He was
taken as a POW and escaped. He served with the 21st Regiment, I
believe. His name is Forest Kinsey. His birthdate is september 22,
1931. He is alive and well, living in washington state. If you
believe that he could be of any assistance to you.....please let me
know and I will contact him.
He was assigned to the 21st Inf Regt, 24th Inf Div. Company I.
1949 He was transported, by Japanese ships to Camp Wood Kumamoto,
Japan July 10th or 12th, 1950 His unit was ambushed 30 miles North or
Teajon and he was taken as a POW. He states that there was a General
Dean that was taken as a POW with him. Additionally, there was a
cook from his unit (he does not remember the soldiers name) taken as
a POW. He believes the rest were killed/
Other names that he remembers are serving with are;
General Dean (he was a POW with my grandfather)
Jack Armstrong
Capt. Roundtree
The following is additional information that I discovered from News
Paper articles and some of the questions that have been brought to my
mind.
** William Durant Smith - Also from the same area in Virginia, Enlisted
April 1949 was classified MIA on July 10th. Was he in the same unit as
my grandfather?? Was he taken as a POW also??
**John W. Barrett - also from Virginia, left 2 days later for Korea.
Through the limited research I have done so far, I have found out
that although my grandfather was taken as a POW in Korea, he was never
classified as a POW with the Dept of the Army. He was only classified
as MIA and therefore never received any awards, etc, for this tortured
experience. Below you will find a list of the information that I have
received so far, from my grandfather, news articles and so forth. Most
of my grandfathers records were destroyed in the fire in St. Louis, MO.
sincerely,
Kristen Ervin
Sunchon Tunnel Massacre
On Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Updated 10/2/31/98
Ed Slater eslaate Email address
wrote:
Hi Ted and Hal
MY NAME IS EDWARD N SLATER AND I AM A EX POW AND A GIMLET.
I WENT TO KOREA WITH THE 21ST FROM JAPAN. I SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR
FROM YOU.
IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING ON THE SUNCHON DEATH MARCH AND THE SUNCHON
TUNNEL MASSACRE
I HAVE ANOTHER GUY FOR YOU FROM THE SUNCHON TUNNEL. HIS NAME IS
V.W.JOHN. HIS LAST NAME IS JOHN. HE WAS WITH ME AT THE END OF THIS
THING. HIS ADDRESS IS
P.O.BOX.127
EAGLE LAKE, FL. 33839
DON:T TALK TO MUCH,BUT I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH HIM FOR A COULPE OF
YEARS.
SEE YA ED
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Reginald M Deas
On Mon, 30 Jun 1997
Lee Deas skorpio123@aol.com wrote:
1960 Kenwood Road
Atlanta, Ga 30082
Fax: 770/437-9990
My Brother, PVT REGINALD M. DEAS RA 24623302, Company A, 21st Inf.
Regt, was KIA in or around Yongsan-Myon So Kor on 8/15/50.
He was WIA on 8/11/50, retd to DY on 8/13/50, & KIA on 8/15/50. Have
been unable to obtain Morn Rpts for 8/15 to determine kind of action
resulting in KIA.
Any info of any kind appreciated.
Lee Deas Skorpio123@aol.com.
Paul A. Myers
On Sun, 13 Jul 1997
James Myers rbechtol@fuse.net wrote:
695 Meadow Wood DR.#3
Covington, KY 41017
606-371-3836
fax: 606-371-6512
datein: 1950 dateout: 1952
I would like info on my father Paul A. Myers who in one picture is
talking on a comm gear by a jeep with 24/21 stenciled on it.
His army file number is xc17010396, with some info er52003340 and
ar135-133pra3a.
Looking for any info on where and who he was with. He never wrote family
or told them anything except he was in foxhole for a long period of time.
POW Died in Camp
On Sun, 17 Aug 1997
Holly Johnson Email address
wrote:
2112 Two Lakes Road Apt M3
Tampa, FL 33604
phone: (813)931-7133
I am looking for information on my uncle, Harry W. Johnson Jr. He was
in the 21st Infantry, 24th Infantry Division, US Army Private First
Class,Serial Number 15294683.
Died while Prisoner of War on July 12, 1950. He was born in Cleveland,
Ohio in 1932. All I know about his time in Korea is that he came from
Japan and was one of the first Divisions sent to Korea. My family was
told by someone who was in the camp with him that he died there of
malnutrition because he gave his food to the other men.
He also told my family that my uncle saved his life by carrying him on
the Death March. This is what I've been told about my uncle. I would
like to learn more about him. If there is any one who can send me more
information about him I would really appreciate it.
Thank you if you can help me!
Please write or call:
Holly Johnson
2112 Two Lakes Road Apt M3
Tampa, Fl 33604
(813)931-7133
Camp 5 - 21st RCT
I'm trying to find out any information anyone may have on my great
uncle, who was a POW during the Korean conflict and is presumed dead
(his body was never returned). If anyone knew my uncle, as a friend or
POW, PLEASE let me know. His info is:
PVT Wilson, David
HOR: Iowa
Unit: 24th INF DIV.
MIA: July, 1950 (may have been in Camp 5, rumored to have starved to
death while held captive)Any info would be deeply appreciated.
Allen Babcock
Email
Waianae, HI USA - Sunday, May 11, 1997
From KWP, per Sgt Johnson, died in Camp 5
POW
On Tue, 2 Sep 1997
Mary Ann Wade ditto1@cjnetworks.com wrote:
Topeka, KS
785-271-5674
My brother. Private James E Schmollinger was captured on July 12, 1950
and died on the death march 11-2-1950.
I was told that he was actually shot. My family has gotten so much
information in the last six months and hopefully we will learn more as
time goes on.
Keep up the good work.
From KWP Oct/15/97
My records show that he was with the 21st Infantry and died in camp,
not sure which one at this time. Johnson's List confirms that he did
die in camp on 11/02/50 and was with Item Company 21st RCT.
Ted Barker
MORE:
On Thu, 30 Jul 1998
Mary Ann and Dan Email address wrote:
Hi Ted,
I Just found the new information on Jim. He was captured on July 12,
1950 and according to Johnson's List died on November 2, 1950. After
talking to several people including Shorty, it has been determined
that Jim was actually shot by the enemy as he was one of the men who
was to weak to go any further.
His home town is actually Platte City, Missouri which is in Platte
County. This is just North of Kansas City, Missouri and my mother
who is 89 years old still resides there. Jim was the second child in a
family of seven children. He was the first son and my parents signed for
him to enlist in the Army when he was 17 years old.
There are four of us still living.
Item Company, 3rd Bn
On Thu, 16 Oct 1997
MR BURT LAWSON PYDZ76A@prodigy.com wrote:
Dear Sir:
I served with Co I from 51 to 52 was wounded 13 jul 51. Wounded Fri.
July 13, 1951 north of the whachon reservoir.
I have never been able to find any one From Co. I I would like to know
if any one is interesting in having a reunion.
I attended a reunion sometime ago with L company. I've seen only one
Black there. If there is anyone around that have a roster I would
appreciate if I could have a copy of it.
As time passes I am growing forgetful of the men and times. I am new at
the net and don't know how to find everything but I am working at it.
Any Information would be appreciated.
Cpl Burt Lawson
Korea 1950 to 1952
Company I 3rd bn
From L Co
To: "estabrook" tigersurvivors@comcast.net
From: Ralph Culbertson gimlet1150@earthlink.net
Subject: We were that which others did not want to be.
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 97 16:35:12 PDT
Hi Shorty,
I just came across the following which was written by T L Epton, a
platoon leader of L Company, 21st Inf. He was also an ordained
minister at the time and after Korea he took up his profession full
time. He died a few years ago. The last line, I changed because I
thought it to be Appropriate for our Korean POW buddies:
=====
We were that which others did not want to be.
We went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
We asked nothing and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal
loneliness should we fail.
We have seen the face of terror, felt the stinging cold of fear; and
enjoyed the sweet taste of love.
We have prayed, cried, pained, bled, and hoped.
But most of all, we have lived times others would say were best forgtten.
We say that we are proud of what we used to be.
A POW in that Forgotten War
(I am sure T L Epton won't mind me changing that last line which he
wrote: A soldiern in Company "L" of the 21st Infantry.)
ELI
George Company
On Tue, 11 Nov 1997
Dick Kass rsend@innet.com wrote:
Hi Ted
I was with 24 div. 21 regt. George co. We were mainly in Yang gu
valley. I was assigned to Little Switch/Big Switch.Do you have any info
on that?
hope to here from soon, Best Regards Rich.
Thanks,
Dick :-)
Taps for Donald R. Smith
On Mon, 24 Nov 1997
Tigersurvivors@aol.com wrote:
Sadly I report to you the passing of Donald R. Smith. He has been
suffering for a few years now and finally he found peace this morning.
Phenomonia (spelling) finally took his life.
Donald R. Smith was a member of L Company 21st Infantry Regiment of the
24th Infantry Division and was captured on 11 July 1950.
Cards etc can be sent to
Betty Smith
2804 McComas Ave
Baltimore MD 21222-2317.
Donald Smith was originally from West Virginia. The last reunion he
attended was Baltimore.
Gone is our brother
from this good earth
to a better place
where he is free.
Remember us, down here
we will catch up with you
soon enough.
Love, Freedom, & Peace
Shorty & Marti the Tigers
Postscript for Don Smith
On Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Cfbernard Cfbernard@aol.com wrote:
Thank you for the alert to the loss of Donald Smith. I will send a
note to his sister, and to the "Love" Company association.
Keep the faith,
Carl Bernard
L Company, 21st Infantry
January 1950-February 1951 and ever since in my heart.
Looking For Lewis Tant
On Mon, 8 Dec 1997
Gary Waterkamp mizoujo@compuserve.com wrote:
GARY WATERKAMP
70932 SHERMAN RD
EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112-9122
Telephone 616-663-8611
Met you in Dallas. Have not had chance to access your Web Page until
now. Am trying to locate my first foxhole buddy on Naktong River.
His name is Lewis Tant, I think from Georgia. Last time I saw him was
in January of 1951. If you have any information that will help me locate
him, I would be most appreciative.
I was transferred to Headquarters Platoon and later , because of bad
feet, was assigned to drive the Company truck until I left Korea in
September of 1951. Tant took my position as Assistant gunner on the 57
Recoilless Rifle. I located "Red" Painter, the gunner in Nebraska , but
he does not know what became of Tant either.
Gary.
K Company
On Fri, 19 Dec 1997
Charles Lake Indabear@aol.com wrote:
1022 Congress St.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Request any information about 24th Infantry - 21st Regiment
Company K from November 1948 to November 1950.
Baker Co
On Tue, 06 Jan 98
Joe Agustoni nja@fhe.com wrote:
I was in Baker Company, 21st Infantry, 24th Infantry Division at Camp
Wood, Japan 1949 and flew to Korea on July 1, 1950 with Task Force
Smith Group, July 5. There were 6 of us who were still there, and had
our picture taken.
I'm looking for anybody that knows about this picture. I hope to meet
you at the reunion in Kentucky in 1998.
You can also contact me by mail,
Joseph Agustoni
12 Christine Avenue
Stoneham, MA 02180
or by email to my daughter, naguston@fhe.com.
A Company
On Fri, 30 Jan 1998
Joseph Warren McCarter
crazmomof3@aol.com wrote:
555 McCarter Trail
Lexington, SC 29073
phone: (803) 957-5208
datein: August, 1950 dateout: Approx. November, 1951
My father, Joseph (Joe/Mack) Warren McCarter, is looking for members of
24th Division, 21st Regiment, 1st Battalion, "A" Company who served
in Korea with him during the time between August, 1950 and the end
of 1951.
If you fit this profile, please call my father and speak with him.
You can also e-mail me, Gail Rogers (daughter)
at crazmomof3@aol.com and I will forward the message.
He would love to hear from you ASAP.
Thanks!!!
E Company
On Fri, 12 Dec 1997
Baumann281Email address wrote:
Enjoy your web site very much.I joined Co.E 21st RCT sometime in Jan.as
a reservist called back to duty.Wounded April 27th somewhere North of
Seoul.
I was known as Reverend or the Preacher.First fire fight was on a
patrol to the Han river.We got trapped in a box canyon and had to fight
our way out. Wonder if anyone out there remembers this?
Reply to: Baumann281@aol.com.
L Co
On Wed, 4 Feb 1998
Debbie Hunt Email address wrote:
Hello,
My name is Debbie Hunt,My mother and uncle are tying to find out
any information about there brother who served and lost his life
in the Korean War. All we know is he was fatally wounded.He was
in the 21st infantry Regient,24th Infantry Div. Love Co.
His name is William (Billy) Dougan. If anyone knew him or has
any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Debbie Hunt
3242 W.Shumaker Dr.
Tucson Arizona 85741
E-mail J Hunt68chv@aol.com
HQ Demolitions
On Sat, 21 Feb 1998
Mike Harrington Email address wrote:
DEAR SIRS:
MY DAD WAS IN THE 24TH/ 21ST REG/ HQ DEMOLITIONS. HE ARRIVED IN KOREA
APPROXIMATELY 09/51. HE MENTIONED TO ME ABOUT THE IRON TRINGLE AND
SOMETHING ABOUT KUMSONG OR KUMSONG VALLEY.
HIS NAME IS HARRINGTON,CURTIS LEON.HE WAS IN I MISSIPPI NATIONAL GAURD
WHEN IT WAS CALLED OUT. I KNOW THAT HE WENT TO WISCONSIN FOR SOME OF
HIS BASIC TRAINING. HE WON A BRONZE STAR.
ANYWAY HE WAS PINNED DOWN BY A MORTAR ATTACK AND HIS FOXHOLE BUDDY
NAMED FRANK W BANKS (Elmer J. Banks) WAS WOUNDED. HE CARRIED HIM BACK
TO SAFETY AND STOPPED THE MASSIVE BLEEDING FROM THE BUTT AND STOMACH
AREA UNTIL MEDICS EVACUATED HIM. HE NEVER HEARD FROM HIM AGAIN.
MY DAD TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE ON A HILL NEXT TO BALDY. THEY CAME UNDER A
MORTAR ATTACK WHILE BLOWING UP SOME AMMO OR SOMETHING. HE TURNED TO
BANKS AND SAID LETS GET BACK TO SOME SHELL HOLES SOME WAY AWAY. HE WENT
FIRST WHILE THERE WAS ANOTHER GUY NAMED GASTENEAU OUT OF NEW ORLEANS
COVERED FOR THEM. WHEN HE GOT THERE A SHELL BLEW UP AND FRANK WAS
CALLING FOR MY DAD. HE RAN BACK AND USED HIS FIRST AID KIT ON HIM.
HE HAD 4 LARGE HOLES IN HIS BUT AND CROTCH AREA. SEEING THAT HE DID NOT
HAVE ENOUGH FIRST AID STUFF HE RAN BACK TO GASTENEAUGH TO GET HIS FIRST
AID KIT.
MY DAD IS HAUNTED TIL THIS DAY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM. IF THEIR IS
ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN GIVE ME THAT I CAN PASS ON IT WOULD BE GREATLY
APPREAIATED. MY NAME I MIKE HARRINGTON AND WE LIVE IN DALLAS. I SAW ON
ONE OF THE BULLITIN BOARDS THAT THERE IS A REUNION SOMETIME. PLEASE
WRITE BACK IF THERE IS ANY MORE SEARCHING I CAN DO.
THANKS
MIKE HARRINGTON
From KWPThe name is Elmer J. Banks and was evacuated and then
returned to duty, Jan 30/1952
C Co WIA
On Tue, 24 Feb 1998
Francis Connor Email address wrote:
2113 lake village dr
kingwood, tx 77339-3346
Telephone: 281 358 2087
C-co 21st inf. 48-51 TFS WIA 8-9-50
Hank Malik
On Mon, 9 Mar 1998
HANK MALIK Email address wrote:
2337 JANET ST
RAPID CITY, SD 57702
phone: 605-341-6804
fax: 605-343-6072*51
datein: SEPT 51 dateout: FEB 52
cas: no
comments: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TALK TO!
K Co
On Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Mel Buchan Email address wrote:
Hi,
I'm looking for any information on personel with "k" co between
July 1949 and July 1950 . As you probaly know all our personal
affects disappeared after we left for Korea. I would like to find
someone who has a company picture taken sometime in 49 or 50. I
would pay them to have a copy made. Any thing you have would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you
Mel Buchan
Co. "K" 21st Inf
July 1949 to July 1951
B Company
On Sun, 22 Mar 1998
ERNIE POWELL Email address wrote:
dear sirs:
first of all thanks a lot for all the hard work you doing,
i have just got on the net. i was with the 24th div 19th regt Item Co.
until being wounded oct 21-1951, then went to camp schimmelpfennig
in sendai japan.
rejoined 24th 21st regt b-co as plt sgt in camp schimmelpfennig
then on to Kojedo,rotated oct 1953 stateside,discharged i think
jan 1953
Ernie powell
1168 high st
brandenburg ky 40108
502-422-2479
HQ Co 3rd Bn
On Sun, 5 Apr 1998
Henry Sosa Email address wrote:
28 Pleasant Drive
Highland Mills, NY 10930
phone: 914 928 6127
fax: 914 928 2772
un_org: 24 div 3rd bn
datein: 4/1/51
dateout: 6/52
Would like to hear from anyone that was in HQ co 3rd bn 21inf
from 4/1/51 until the 21inf was shipped back to Japan
K Company - Chichowon
On Sat, 11 Apr 1998
Charles LakeEmail address wrote:
Charles Lake
1022 Congress St.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
phone: 315-394-0240
21ST INF DIV COMPANY "K"
datein: NOV. 1948 dateout: OCT. 1950
I was at Chichowon on July 11, 1950 and would like to receive the
mourning reports for July 1, 1950 and July 11, 1950, and if
possible, the mourning report on Oct. 19, 1950 as I was wounded
on that date near North Korean capital. I would like to know if
anyone knows the wherabouts of Donald Anderson, the mail clerk
for company "L", and Richard Card, Gerald Fast, who were also
with Company "K" in July 1950.
Thank you in advance. I am presently a member of the 21st
Infantry Regiment association.
Hq Co 24th SIG attached to 21IR
On Sun, 1 Mar 1998
"John J. Quinn" Email address wrote:
276 Temple hill Rd. Unit 1601
New Windsor, NY 12553
phone: 914-562-6358
datein: 3-24-49 dateout: 9-12-52
Served in Hq. Co. 24th Sig. Division in the "Kumgsong Valley" area in
Korea from Oct 3,1951 to Feb 1952 and rotated back to Japan, replaced by
40th Sig. Division.
Last assignment in Korea was with TDY Diamond Signal(VHF Station)
attached to the 21st Reg. 24th Div. Needed 17 points to rotate with
Division-got 16 for 4 months combat zone and 1 for going to Korea by
boat. Spent 7 months in Japan and home for discharge Via "Last Air Drop"
out of Fecom to the States.
Hope some of the gang will read this and respond. One name I recall was
"Jesus Oliver" who lived in the Philapines and took R&R there.Hope to
hear from someone with a computer.
Task Force Smith
On Sun, 21 Jun 1998
McKenzie M. Small Email address wrote:
Hello, my name is McKenzie M. Small, and I am helping my Brother in Law
gather information about "Task Force Smith" (1950). His name is Donald
E. Danson, CPL, 1950-51 Korean War Vet.
Any and all info would be appreciated !!!
McKenzie M. Small (msmall8685@aol.com)
Richard Salazar
On Fri, 13 Feb 1998
Ricard W. Salazar, Jr wrote:
4622 Meyer Way
Carmichael, CA 95608-1144
Telephone: 916-967-3420
Fax: 916-967-3420
Comments:
I really have not gotten into this page yet. My father was with
Merrill's Mauraders in WWII, survived that then re-enlisted when Korea
broke out. As best I have been able to research, he was with the
24 Infantry Divison when killed on 26 April 1951. I was 5 years old
then and never had the occassion to know him.
I look forward to further information on this page that
may be availiable.
Thanks,
Richard W. Salazar, Sr.
Easy Co Former POW
On Sun, 10 May 1998
KWilli7473 Email address wrote:
dear hal
I would like for my father buds to know, that he is alive and well.
he was in camp #3 kenneth williamson, New Hope PA.
eazy co.
21st inf reg
24th inf div
Amos L. Scott
On Sat, 26 Dec 1998
Peggy Scott Email address wrote:
I am looking for information concerning my first cousin PFC Amos L.
Scott. He was in the 21 INF RGT 24 INF DIV. Date of Casulaty was 7/5/50
His IDNO: 13320110 Military Specialty: 04812. I know very little
information about Amos death. He was nicknamed by his family "June".
I want very much to find out all I can about what happend to him. If you
have any information and know someone that maybe knew him please contact
me at my e-mail address: DCSCOTT103@AOL. COM.
I appreciate any help you can give me.
Peggy Scott
3rd Bn Surgeon
On Thu, 4 Feb 1999
Capt George D. Webster M.D. Email address wrote:
I was 3rd Bn Surgeon in the regiment between July 1st 1951 and Feb 1952
after return to Japan. I am trying to restore my memories and records of
those months, and would like to correspond to anyone about people,
events, or stories that would help flesh out those memories.
I have some photographs of corpsmen and officers names and some vague
localities. I would like to obtain additional details and would be
glad to share with others.
In particular, I am looking for the name and status of the
Chaplain (RC) for the 21st Rgt during the period July 1951-Dec 1951.
Capt George D. Webster M.D.
E Co
On Sun, 31 Jan 1999
jdpd Email address wrote:
I served with the Army 21st Regiment,Easy Co.2nd Battlion 24 Division
July 51-Febraury 52. I can't find information about the 24th. Our patch
was the Taro Leaf and I thought the division shipped to Korea from
Hawaii. Is this correct ? Is the 24th no longer in exsistance ?
Thanks
James L Dickens RA 19389234
38 Camino Valle,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-466-3943
Wayne Meyers
Reply-To: "Paul Jackson" funfarmer@earthlink.net
From: "Paul Jackson" JACKSONJR@prodigy.net
Subject: Information on Wayne Meyers or other survivors.
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:14:52 -0800
Paul Jackson Jr.
P.O. Box 142
Shelbyville, MI. 49344
E-Mail Address ; JACKSON JR @ prodigy.net
I was the other G.I. with Meyers on the 10th of July 1950 near Chochowan
Korea when we were attacked by friendly jet planes. I am looking for any
info regarding Meyers or survivors. Please contact me at my P.O. Box
or my E-Mail address.
