2nd BN 279th Reunion -1998 Recap
On Mon, 18 May 1998
JOWRSTONE Email address wrote:
Our get together was GREAT. We had 15 from Hq. Co. & 2 from Easy Co.
They started comming in on Wed. & the last one left on Monday morning.
All the guys had pictures they brought, One has several of the 45th News
that everyone enjoyed. As you know this was put together in about 60
days. We had very little planned but it could not have turned out better.
We had invited Col. Hillman, our 2nd Bn CO. to come but due to his
wife's health could not come at the time but sent a leetter to his boys.
Several have since called him and we hope he can be with us next year
when we meet in Eunice LA.
We had people from FL--GA--LA--AR--WI--NY--IL--W V. Our meeting room was
open from 8:30 in the morning till the last ones closed at 10:30 or 11:00
at night. We could have gone on for several more days. To many things
happened to put it all here but will give you a couple of them.
One of the boys had borrowed some money from another in the group but
neither could remember how much after 46 years---They agreed on 20.00.
When Milton Courville came in the first thing he said to me was where is
my dog tag? I told him I did not know what he was talking about. Seems
we had each given the other one of our dog tags to give Grave Reg.
hell in knowing who was killed if one of us got the big one. After 46
years I have mine back, can't remember what happened to Milton's.
Have heard from all that were there and all plan to be in Eunice next
year.
Take care and keep in touch.
Stone
M Company, 3rd Bn
Robert Laskowski
1514 INNER DR
NILES, MI 49120
616 683-5682
I served in the korean war from JULY 1952 thru Aug. 1953 with the
U.S. Army 45th Inf. Div. 279th Regiment located some where north
east central to north east coast of Korea. Which was almost 44 year
years ago.
I fought with the 45th 279 3rd batt. Co.M "Mike" from July 1952
to Aug. 1953, rotated home the same day the war ended or truce
started.
thank you
BOB LASKOWSKI robertlaskowski@worldnet.att.net
L Company
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996
From: Kevin Miller kevin.miller@asu.edu
My father served in the Company L of the 279th
infantry regiment of the 45th Division from July 52 - July 53 in the
Korean War. He is interested in contacting a few of the men that he
served with.
Does anyone have information on Edward Borre, Louis Hammond, or
Robert Banzack.
He would be interested in hearing from anyone from company L.
Please respond to my e-mail address of Kevin.Miller@asu.edu and I will
forward the information onto my father.
4 July 1952
On Sun, 1 Dec 1996
Ray Hilgart rhilgart@citizen.infi.net wrote:
8211 Poplar Grove
Warrenton,VA 20187-4361
TO: Any members of 279 Inf Regt who are knowledgeable of the combat
action of 4 July 1952 wherein 23 members of the 279 were KIA including
my high school buddy of 1950, Donald D. Shaw.
Of the 174 soldiers of the 279th who were KIA during the Korean War,
these 23 represent the greatest single day KIA total for the 279th. I am
very interested to find out background and rationale for this action.
Especially I am interested in unit of assignment and the circumstances &
particulars surrounding the death of Don Shaw. I would appreciate any
information concerning the death of these 23 men, especially because
truce talks were well underway by the date of their deaths.
Lt. Robert Sharpless
On Sun, 16 Mar 1997
Policedawg@aol.com wrote:
My father was a 2ndLt and promoted to 1stLt during 52-53 Korea.
He served with the 279th Inf Reg 45th Inf Div. His name is;
Robert Sharpless. Respond with any info to Policedawg@AOL.Com.
He is still living and may be able to help with information.
5/20/1952
On Thu, 15 May 1997
Bobbi Laird bobbilaird@aol.com wrote:
Burnsville, MN
My uncle was Rob Roy Laird, born 1927, 45th Inf Div, Unit 279
He was killed 5-20-1952.
My father, Donald Gene Laird (aka Jack Laird) survived the Korean War.
Anyone who knew these men, please contact me. I am working on a
family history book and would welcome memories, comments, etc.
Thank you.
BobbiLaird@aol.com
C Company
On Mon, 2 Jun 1997
Dick Vernon wavewatcher@oregoncoast.com
wrote:
P.O. Box 309
Oceanside, OR 97134
503-842-7947
Would like to hear from anyone in C Co., 279th Inf, 45th Div.
between May 1, 1952 and Feb. 14, 1953.
Fred Antosh
On Mon, 1 Sep 1997
JoAnn Antosh TempleJo0661@aol.com
wrote:
datein: 10/19/51 dateout: 11/14/52
I am searching for information on my father, Fred Antosh. He served in
Korea and was sent through the Oklahoma National Guard to Korea and
arrived in December 29 (?) , 1951.
My father was not one to tell us about his time in Korea. I do know
from paperwork I received from the military that he received a CIB for
his service in Korea. He did tell me before he passed away that he was
a machine gunner and that most of his platoon had been "wiped" out in a
battle.
If anyone could tell me information relating to my dad or this battle,
my family will be grateful.
HG Co
On Wed, 15 Oct 1997
Bill Whitehurst Email address wrote:
datein: nov52-dec53
would like to here from anyone who serve with HG.CO. 2nd BN. 279th INF.
REG. 45th DIV.from Nov.52 to Dec.53.
Item Co 34d PLt
On Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Don Stovall Email address wrote:
1515 Windstone Drive
Vienna, VA 22182-1539
Telephone: (703) 759-7249
Fax: (703) 848-5754
Was attempting to find info on a Pvt Saylor, a member of my rifle
platoon in 1953, who was MIA after a night action on the MLR.
3rd Plt, Co I, 279 Inf, 45th Inf Div.
Item Co Medic
On Fri, 7 Nov 1997
Dick Egerer wrote:
660 Cranbrook Dr.
Saginaw, MI 48603
Anyone in Item Co. 279th from June 53 to Dec. 53 I was a Medic asign to
that Co. Then transfer to 25th Div. 27th Regt. Able Co as a line CO.
medic.
Reply to Dick Egerer
On Thu, 29 Jan 1998
Jim Hamm Email address wrote:
comments:
Response to Dick Egerer
I was with Med. Co. Lion Green during the period in question. If I can
be of any help he can e-mail me hamj@greenvillenc.com
Medic Kite
On Wed, 10 Dec 1997
"karen (kite) de pre" Email address wrote:
dateout: 1/1954
my father is david kite. he was a medic in the 279th infantry .
with my assistance he would like to get in touch with friends he knew in
korea he was wounded in april or may 1952.
I would apreciate any assistance with this matter. please contact us at
my e-mail all will be answered
kjd139@galstar.com
thank you
karen j de pre
HQ company,1st battalion
On Tue, 24 Feb 1998
John Randolph Email address wrote:
2104 Callaway
Columbia, MO 65202
phone: 573-474-6534
datein: 1950 dateout: 1952
I'am trying to help my Father in law (Elmer "Red" Reed) locate 2 men he
served with on Kojedo Island in 1952. He served in 279th Infantry
Regiment, 45th Div., HQ company, 1st Battalion with a Lieutenant Willie
and Company Clerk Speymore.
He and Speymore were known as Big Red and Little Red, Any information
would be appreciated. PS I believe they came out of a National Gaurd
unit in Oklahoma.
Thanks
HQ HQ
On Sun, 19 Apr 1998
Herbert Banner Email address wrote:
727 bronx river road
bronxville, ny 10708
Telephone: 914 237 3841
I served in the 279th hdqtrs unit 1952,1953 before and after the dmz
decision.
My most vivid memory is when we were in reserve five miles from
Heartbreak and the artillery caught hell one afternoon.
I guess I was young and stupid not to duck and I watched the shells
land on the position where the guns were positioned. We heard it was a
mess. Over forty years later; it still is a very clear picture.
HQ Co
On Wed, 17 Jun 1998
Lynn Corazzi Email address wrote:
I am trying to find more information about my father's Korean War
experience.
His most significant duty assigment was with HQ Company, 279th Infantry
Regiment. I'm interested in learning more about the unit's history and
the actions it may have participated in during the period April 1952
Sept 1953.
I would like to hear from anyone who may have served with my father.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Lynn Corazzi
lcorazzi@aol.com
Luke's Castle
On Thu, 25 Jun 1998
Thomas L Hart Email address wrote:
P.O.Box 109
Sidman, PA 15921
datein: Jan. 1952 dateout: Oct. 1953
comments:
I would like to hear from anyone who served with me in Co E from June
'52 to June "53 in Korea. We were involved in the incident at Like"s
Castle.
I served in Korea from mid '52 to mid '53. In September of '52. we were
located near Luke ,the Gook's castle and I justed discovered information
of this in the new book on the 279th and discovered that I am mentioned
in it.
I thought that maybe some of the guys that served with me might see my
name and contact me via e-mail.
F Co
On Sat, 1 Aug 1998
"Larry W. Mccully" Email address wrote:
14801 EastCoffee Creek Rd.
Luther, OK 73054
phone: 405-277-3412
fax: 405-277-3412
datein: 1949 dateout: 1952
comments:
Looking for all former members of:
Co. F 279th Inf. 45th Div. 1950-54
Contact Larry McCully at:
E-Mail lwm733@telepath.com
or
1480l E. Coffee Creek Rd.
Luther, Ok. 73054-9743
Ph. 405-277-34l2
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
(MOVIN ON)
D Co
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999
Bob Lemming Email address wrote:
I would like to hear from anyone in Co. D 1st Bn, 279th inf.
Bob Lemming boblem@greencis.net
Finding info
On Thu, 10 Jun 1999
David Malone Email address wrote:
My father, James Malone of Boston, Ma served in the 45th Infantry
division, 279 regiment in Korea. I'd like to know if you have any hints
as to how I can find out more about his service record. He was injured
in April 1952.
The battle was Hill 255.
Thanks for any help you may have.
David Malone
Dover, NH
Medical Company
On Wed, 7 Oct 1998
HELEN A TOAL Email address wrote:
My dad Frank P. Bernatonis was in the 279th Inf regt / 45th div -
I would like to now if anyone knew of him - he got a bronze star for
med co.
Old Baldy
On Fri, 11 Dec 1998
Charles P. Graham Email address wrote:
Is there a list of all active service personnel that was in the 45th
division 279th infantry, company I? I am searching for two men (Donald
Schimmer and Paul Listro) that were in the same company of that of a
friend (Louis Pline.)
They were in a battle on Old Baldy July 3-4, 1952. Louis was seriously
wounded in the battle and assumed that his friends were KIA, but they
are not on any MIA, POW, WIA or KIA list. If you can provide any
information as to where to search (or if they are deceased) it would be
greatly appreciated.
Charles Graham, D.C.
U. S. Navy Vietnam Vet
grahamcp@mintcity.com
