Co B. 2nd Engr C Bn
Updated: 1 Jan 1999
My father Cecil T. Veit, SFC, Second Engineer Battalion was killed
during the Korean War, please search your data base and send any info
you may have by return E-Mail. Additionally, I would very much like to
contact any member of the 2nd Engineer Bn who knew my father and or
knows how he died. I am a retired Army Infantry Major, Vietnam/Desert
Storm veteran who never knew my father.
Veit, Cecil T
Sgt. First Class - E7
Date of Death: 9-28-50
SVC NUM: 37314173
KIA by Hostile action
Dod File #: 25539
City: Sherburne County, Mn.
Component: Reserves
Sincerely,
Thomas C. Veit
Major, Infantry
USA Retired
902 River Rapids Avenue
Brandon, Florida 33511-8080
813-654-0461
Internet: Tom Veit Email address
Website: http://www.2-60inf.com
Chaplain Burdue
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996
Updated: 1 Jan 1999
From: Tom Veit Email address
Mr. Barker,
I am looking for any one who may know:
Chaplain Wayne H. Burdue (Captain), 2nd Engr C Bn 2nd
Inf Div
SFC Cecil T. Veit, Co B. 2nd Engr C Bn, 2nd Infantry Division.
After carefully reviewing my fathers record, Chaplain Burdue (Captain)
is my only contact. He wrote the condolence letter to my mother. Since
I am an Infantry, Vietnam combat veteran, I know he may not have ever
met my father. However he is my only contact. I never knew my father,
he was killed Sep 50, I was born Jul 47.
More on Burdue
On Sun, 26 Jul 1998
Cindy Burdue burdue@nwlink.com wrote:
6706 Wildaire Rd., Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
phone: (253) 584-8826
fax: (253) 582-9094
comments:
I am trying to find anyone who knew my husband's father, Chaplain
(Major) Wayne H. Burdue. He was in 2 Engineer C BN 2nd Inf Division
He was captured on or about Nov. 30, 1950, and 3 years later, it was
reported to my husband's mother that he had died on July 31, 1951, in
the prison camp. My husband was 2 years old when he left, and he never
knew him. Now, Mrs. Burdue has died, and my husband has no siblings.
Thank you for any help or memories you have.
Ralph Salvati,
Ted -
Thanks for the update. My father was absolutely thrilled by the
dedication. He couldn't be happier with the memorial and the
festivities that week in Washington were spectacular. We were very
pleased to see him so happy with his 65th birthday present.
He wants me to ask you to be on the lookout for any respondants to your
new page from the 1st Field Artillery Observation Battallion.
Particularly those who served in Korea in 1952.
Thanks again.
Frank
Frank Nolan merritt@grover.ims.bellcore.com
(more)
I had intended to commend the
people involved in establishing the Korea project and to see
what information your data base might have on Ralph Salvati who
in Korea in June (or July) 1950. He only 17 years old and was a
high school classmate of mine. I also served in Korea, but not
until July 1953 to August 1954. I was enroute, via troop
ship, when the truce was signed.
Frank Nolan
(info from KWP)
Update:
Ralph's info from the DoD Data files is as follows:
Salvati, Ralph J.
Svc# 16330121
Rank PFC, E3
Brnch Engineers
Home La Salle, Il.
CasDt 9/28/50
KIA
BirYr 1932
Unit 2nd Engineers, 2nd Div
See Also: 1st Field Arty Obs Batt.
Dally - Died as POW in Camp
Sir:
I am looking for my mother's uncle who fought in the Korean War...US
side.
Kenneth Dally. or possibly Kenneth H. Dally.
Thank you.
PShiv96770@aol.com
--more from KWP----
Kenneth was killed in Korea.
Dally, Kenneth Horton
Svc# 35327139
Branch Army, Engineers
Rank SFC, E7
Home Stueben, In
CasDt 12/01/50
Died while in Camp
BirYr 1910
Unit 2nd Engineer Bn (C), 2nd Inf Div
The date and unit show that he was most likely killed in the fierce
retreat from Kunu-ri, just after the Chinese came into the war.
Kunu-ri
On Tue, 17 Sep 1996 2 "Philip F. Ricker" rickerp@cvn.net wrote:
Hi Hal,
I am very excited about finally finding someone who is willing to
lend a hand in finding out what happened to Richard L.
Matthews.When I get his papers tomorrow I will be able to give
you more information as to his outfit.I'll contact you tomorrow as soon
as I receive his Papers.
Thanks a million,
Phil rickerp@cvn.net
-----from KWP-----
Richard died at Kunu-ri
MATTHEWS RICHARD L
IDNO 13149848
SVC Army
COMP Reserve
BRNCH Engineers
RANK CPL E4
HOME FULTON COUNTY, PA
CASDT 19501130
CAS1 Died while missing, hostile
BIRYR 1930
CTRY KR
PROV KN
UNITNR 2 ENG BN (C) 2 INF DIV
KIA 11/30/50
On Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Snoopy 1 hotshots@clt.mindspring.com wrote:
Thanks to your site I was able to find some information about my late
uncle GERALD V YARRISH 1194666, casdate 19501130, but I was wondering
how I can find out what camp he had been in.
I am trying to find out what information I can about him. We shall
NEVER forget! Denis GERALD Rickey (my mother was his older sister
and my middle name is in his honor).
I do not believe the family recieved anything at the time, and all his
family - including my mother and all his/her brothers and sisters,
have passed away - so I have the "responsibility" to remember..
Thank you.
POW- Kunu ri area
On Thu, 10 Apr 1997
Douglas Aldrich doug@ids.net wrote:
42 ledge road
Coventry,Ri 02816-4924
seen in camlastp 5
Seeking info on sparks, james r. eng bn (c) 2 inf div. died while
captured 1950/11/30. was from rhode island.
I am his nephew and am seeking all info for his sister. any and all
info appreciated.
Thanks for bringing a much needed service to our country to the
relatives of our heros.
email: doug@ids.net
Philip Sarabia
On Sat, 24 May 1997
Philip Sarabia goldknight@prodigy.net wrote:
I'm looking for any information on my uncle who I never got to meet.
I was born in 1966 and he was killed in action in 1950. His name
was Philip Sarabia.
He was in Engineer BN. I would really appriciate any information
from a loving nephew who was named after him.
Thank you,
Philip Sarabia
Name: Philip Sarabia
ID# : 18254177
MOS : 05729
CasDate: 19501127
BirthYR: 1931
Unit1: ENG BN (C)
Unit2: 2 INF DIV
HomeTown: El Paso, Tx
HQ Company
On Sat, 6 Sep 1997
ABrund1126@aol.com wrote:
Al or Alton
1940 Sage Ct
Columbus, GA 31909
(706)323-9096
GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU. ZITS BEEN A LONG TIME AND DUE TO STROKE'S I HAVE
FORGOTTON ALL THE NAMES, ONLY THE FACES ARE BURNED IN TO MY MIND.
I WAS WITH THE 2ND DIV 2ND ENGR BN. jUNE 52 TO SEP 53. I WAS IN HQ C0
I DROVE A TRUCK FOR A LONG TIME AND THEN I WAS AT ONE OF THE WATER
POINTS TILL I ROTATED.
I REMEMBER THE CO'S NAME CPT. COX iF YOU REMMBER ME E-MAIL ME
MY NAME AL BRUNDAGE ABRUND1126@AOL.COM I WOULD BE VERY GLAD TO HEAR
FROM YOU
AL
Harold F Bryant
On Thu, 2 Oct 1997
Charles Dale Bryant eruption@volcano.net wrote:
PO Box 2010
Pioneer, CA 95666-2010
209) 295-5822
fax: (209) 547-1820
This info is for my uncle, Harold F Bryant, who was killed in hostile
action 11/26/50 in Korea. He was a Corporal, age 19, from Liberty
South Carolina.
If you knew of him or have any info about him, please contact me. I
was 3 yrs old when he died. I remember packing a big box on our
kitchen floor with goodies like cookies, etc and a New Testament, with
my parents and shipping it off to him, only to have it returned maybe
a month later, unopened. We ate the cookies and I still have the New
Testament.
Your help is appreciated.
Peter M. Sidorka KIA
On Sun, 5 Oct 1997
Audrey Boccabella Malachi48@aol.com wrote:
Long Branch, NJ
I was only 2 years old when my Uncle Sonny (Peter M. Sidorka) became
missing in action. My only memories of him are those told to me of a
young 18 year old man who adored his niece and nephew. I held onto
the red and white stuffed penquin he gave me at my birth along with
his 1st baseman's mitt. If anyone knew him I would really love to
hear from you.
Just being able to locate him on the list of those missing and killed
in action brought tears. Thank you for being here!
Sincerely,
Audrey Boccabella
C Company
On Sat, 14 Mar 1998
Boppa Pantano Email address wrote:
Personal information:
First of all, i want to thank everybody who served in Korea or any war.
Second, my dad Joe Pantano was in the 2nd division, combat engineers,
company c in Korea. He would love to hear fom any of his buddies. If you
knew him please contact me at:Bop86@aol.com
Thank you & God bless you all,
Boppa
Hugh Walker KIA
On Wed, 1 Jul 1998
"Walker, Michael R MVP" Email address wrote:
Your Wed site lists some of the information I was looking for on my
uncle. Are there any other sites that you know of that could tell me
where he was stationed when he was killed or the battle location?
Could you also tell me what the following tells me about my uncle (Hugh
W. Walker), 2 ENG BN (C) 2 INF DIV?
My guess is that he was with the Second Engineering Battalion, Company
C, Second Infantry Division.
How/where can I find out about what the 2 INF DIV 2 ENG BN (C) was
involved in on 11-30-50 and 12-01-50 that left my uncle and 193 other
soldiers dead or missing?
Also my uncle was listed as having a military specialty of 00060. What
was he?
Thank you for your time,
Michael R. Walker
EVERETT E. THOMAS
On Sun, 20 Sep 1998
JENNTOM324@aol.com wrote:
I AM LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW OR WHERE MY BROTHER WAS
KILLED. HE WAS AN MIA WHO WAS LATER DECLARED DEAD TWO YEARS AFTER HE WAS
MISSING.
WE HAVE NO CLUE WHERE HE WAS OR WHAT HAPPENED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT
THERE WAS NOT A TRACE OF HIS REMAINS NOT EVEN HIS DOG TAGS.
NAME: EVERETT E. THOMAS
2 ENG BN (C) 2 INF DIV
DATE OF CASUALTY 1950 -12-01
BRANCH: ARMY
BORN IN 1929
LIVED IN OKLAHOMA COUNTY --CITY CHOCTAW, OK. IF ANYONE HAS ANY
INFORMATION PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Combat Medic
On Sat, 9 Jan 1999
Updated 26 Apr 2000
Melody Wahl Email address wrote:
Comments:
My dad, "Doc" Wahl, served in the 2nd Infintry Division at Bloody Ridge,
Hearbreak Ridge, MungDung-Ni, from 1950-52. He was a combat medic for
the 2nd engineering battalion, and attached for a while to the 23rd
regiment as a PFC Corporal Sargeant with the 2nd battoon Dog Company.
He was hospitalized 3 times. He also served in the Punchbowl with the
French.
