Medal of Honor - Goodblood
On Thu, 30 Oct 1997
Martin J. O'Brien Email address wrote:
11 Meadow Rd., #202
Augusta, ME 04330
Telephone: 207-623-1103
I am the President of the CPL Clair Goodblood Chapter, Korean War
Veterans Association. CPL Goodblood was a posthumous Medal of Honor
recipient. KIA 4-25-51, Popsu-dong, Korea. Co D, 7th Inf Regt, 3d Inf Div.
We are buidling a memorial in his honor in his home town of Burnham,
Maine. We currently are accepting donations for this project. For more
information e-mail me at CavKVet50@aol.com
Korean soldiers, ROK, KATUSA sought
On Fri, 28 Nov 1997
David Jones Email address wrote:
I'm the Secretary/Treasurer of the 7th Infantry Regiment Association and
editor of its newsletter. As you may know, in the Fall of 1950 the 7th
Regiment (part of the 3d Infantry Division) acquired a thousand or more
Korean draftees or recruits (most of whom were literally picked up off
streets of Pusan) to bring the regiment up to strength prior to
deploying to Korea from Japan in early November of that year. The 7th
was unique in this respect. I don't believe any other infantry unit had
as many Koreans as we did. Many of these men remained with the 7th for
the better part of the year and became good soldiers.
ed note: Please help David and the other fine fighting units to find
and connect with their South Korean friends - Ted Barker
HQ & HQ Co. - Counterfire Plt
I would like to see casualties listed from the spring of 1951. My squad
leader at that time was kia. Probably because of him I came home in
one piece. Thank you for your efforts to date.
----more from Bob----
Seems awful but just have not thought about such things for the last
40+ years, It was an Italian name and I thought if I could see it on a
list, the memory would come back. Hq & Hq co. Counterfire platoon.
We were sound ranging observers. Would like to be able to get a look
at daily histories of 7th.
Thanks for your reply and your efforts to date,
Bob Olson
From: Robertd363@aol.com
M Company, 3rd Battallion
From: Brian Hendrix bhendrix@bellsouth.net
Subject: Ronald G. Johnston
I am looking for information and, if possible, whereabouts of
Ronald G. Johnston. He was MSgt in 7th Infantry
Regiment, M Company, 3rd Battallion April 1951. Received battlefield
commission May 1951.
Patrick Sheahan - KIA 10/04/51
From: HSok@aol.com
Can it be verified that Patrick Sheahan, 7th Infantry, 3rd Division,
Company A, is listed as KIA in 1951. He and I were drafted from
New York City and took basic training with the 278th Regimental
Combat (Tennessee National Guard!) at Fort Devens.
In Korea, he was assigned to A Company, and I went to B Company.
We were both riflemen, and we occasionally got together in Korea, and
one night we went to the regiment for a movie (The Great Caruso) and
Patrick said to me in his heavy Irish broughe, since he had recently
emigrated from Ireland prior to being drafted, "Harold, I know they're
going to get me." On a subsequent visit, I was informed that he was
KIA, carrying the panel as point man in an assault. Help in verifying
that he is listed would be appreciated.
I have not been active in veteran activities since discharge, but now
am more interested now that recognition of Korea is moving out of
obscurity. Thank you.
Harold Sokolsky (Cpl- US 51064450) Sep 50-Jul 52
17 Shelburne Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
609-239-0560
Fax: 609-23-0558
E-mail: HSok@aol.com
More on Sheahan
From: Noel Sheehan Email address
To: hsok@aol.com
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997
Maputo,
11th November
Dear Mr Sokolsky ,
I was very surprised to read your E-mail , regarding whether Patrick
Sheehan was on the KIA list from Korea or not.
Firstly I would like to introduce myself , my name is Noel Sheehan ,
I work with Telecom Eireann ( Ireland ) and am at the moment on a
contract in Mozambique. I had consulted the Korean section of the
Army records to try to discover some details on the death of my uncle
Patrick ( Paddy ) Sheehan ,when I read your letter .
However for my part I did not discover any extra information
regarding my uncle's miliatry service.
In my father's family this was a subject that was rarely if ever
discussed .As you may have known my aunt Mary was also in New York
at this time , in 1951 my uncle was killed and later brought to
Ireland for burial. The only thing I do know is that my uncle was
awarded a number of medals for bravery ( one being the purple heart,
if I am not mistaken ). I would be very intrested in finding out
more about him.
Wonson to Task Force McLean
Dear Ted,
Thanks for your note. I was perplexed by the 7th Inf. Reg't notation so
I did some research in a book by Clay Blair,
"The Forgotten War: America in Korea, 1950 - 1953", Anchor Books,
Paperback Edition, Copywrite 1987.
The 7th Inf. Reg't. is identified on page 413 as arriving in Wonson,
Korea on 11-17-1950 accompanied by the 10th FAB. Along with the
15th Inf. Reg't and the 65th Inf. Reg't, Puerto Rican, the 7th Inf. Rgt.
was assigned to the 3rd Inf. Div. It may be that the 7th Rgt. was in
combat in the same sector as the 7th Inf. Div. but it does appear to be
organic to the 3rd Inf. Div.
A paragraph on page 421 of the book by Blair identifies a combat
formation comprised of part or all of the 31st Inf. Reg't. plus the
1st Bn. of the 32 Inf. Reg't. Normally this could be called the 31st
RCT but the inclusion of elements from the 32nd Inf. Reg't. caused the
name to be Task Force McLean" after the
commander Mac McLean.
Al, 73rd Tk Bn - 7th Div
Alexander Rosinski rifleman@parrett.net
Doyle Stanley Palmer
Thank you so much for responding so quickly to my request for help. My
father's name was Doyle Stanley Palmer. His birthdate is June 9, 1929.
His service number is US 54 033 986. He was in the Army from Nov. 28,
1950 until August 29, 1952. He was in the infantry. He was injured by
a granade (in the leg - I have seen the scars), but he does not remember
what hospital he was in. We tried getting his personnel and/or medical
records just for his records if for nothing else. Again, thank you so
much for your help. He (my father) has just now gotten to where he will
even talk about being in the war (because of the ill response he gets
and the bad feelings it brings).
Diane Watkins idwatkin@infogo.com
I Co, 7th Inf Rgt
PAUL TARDIFF Email address
Comments ...
Retired CSM, US Army. I Co, 7th Regt, 3rd Div Korea-Mar 52
until medivaced Nov 52. VietnamApr 66-Apr 67.
Attended 3rd Div Society Convention Sept 96. Met three "buddies" who
served in I Co, 7th, 3rd Div in Korea: Larry Hawley & George Whittaker
both of N.Y. and CSM (US Army Ret) Jim McDonough of Mass.
now a resident of Alabama.
We are looking for a SFC George Neff of PA. that served
with us.
I am a charter member and past commander of the local Military Order of
the Purple Heart Chapter here
Thanks again !!
Paul E. Tardiff
Item Co, 7th Regt, 3d Inf Korea 04-52 - 11-52 (WIA)
Sponsor of the Korean War Project
2nd Bn C Co.
On Mon, 25 Nov 1996 RLW1234567@aol.com wrote:
I am trying to help my father locate some of his friends from the war.
He was in the 3rd division, 7th regiment, 2nd battalion, company C,
2nd plattoon. I was wondering if you could help point me in the right
direction.
Baker Co.
On Sat, 30 Nov 1996 WeakOne2@aol.com wrote:
I am Albert Walton, 3 Division, 7th Regiment, Baker Company. Was
wounded Dec 15, 1950, and had four Navy Corsairs come in late in the
afternoon with horse's heads on the tail sections. They saved my life
and I would like to know what outfit they are from. This happened outside
Chigyong , close to Hamhung in the afternoon. Any information on the
outfit and people would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Albert Walton
Charles Roberts
On Wed, 18 Dec 1996
Darlene Roberts darlener@southcoast.net wrote:
I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. My husband, Charles,
tells me that he was in the 3rd Infantry Div., 7th Regiment, and Robert
Hyer was in the 2nd. Infantry Div., and that is about all we know.
Thanks again, Darlene Roberts
Note:
This man was my best buddy in Osaka, Japan. He was in the hospital
with a knee injury from Korea and I for an elbow injury. We were
together for over 2 months. He was originally from the Los Angeles area.
I do know his brother had a place called the Nickelodeon on Sunset Blvd.
This was about 1952. Any help you can give me would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you,
Charles T. Roberts RA19378509
G Company
On Mon, 13 Jan 1997
MR STANLEY R SMITH dogface_soldier_3id@prodigy.com wrote:
Unit: "G" Company and Tank 7Inf. Regt. 3rd Inf. Div.
Dear Sir,
You might want to contact our president, Korean War Vet
Thomas R, Maines
1801 Saw Mill Run Blvd.
Pittsburgh, Pa, 15210
Tel. (412) 881-2010
Stan R. Smith
WW 2 Dogface Soldier
2nd Bn
- On Thu, 16 Jan Roger Fogg wrote:
752 Tamarack Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
This is my brothers name, who served with the 2nd Bat.
7th Infantry. 25th Division. I also served with the
same unit in Viet Nam.
My name is David Fogg
MIA Chosin Reservoir area
On Sun, 2 Feb 1997
gabbyboy@sprynet.com wrote:
Sir,
I'm conducting research into my Uncle's death in Korea. Could or
would you suggest some good research books that would provide
me with additional info.
Greg Brooks, Box 60 Quailhaven, Blanchard, OK 73010
Vital info concerning my Uncle; PFC Henry L. Gustafson RA 16 315 373
Died in the vicnity of the Chosin Reservoir in December, between
Dec 6 and or Dec 31 served in the 7th Infantry Division, Artillery Unit.
Assumed captured by opposing forces near Hagaru-ri, North Korea.
Thank-you for any or all additional info, feel free to E-mail.
2nd Bn
On Sun, 23 Feb 1997
DUWA@aol.com wrote:
4940 Ridgewood Rd Apt. L-3
Jackson,Ms 39211
Telephone:601-982-8653
Trying to find some information on the 3rd Division, 7th RTC, 2nd Bat.
While in Korea, 1950-1951. My father-in-law was in Co. F, during
that time. His name is James S. Harrell. Anything would be helpful.
Thanks,
Pete Craig.
Heavy Mortar Co
On Sat, 15 Mar 1997
Terry Tennant ttennant@juno.com wrote:
10611 Gamewood Dr.
South Lyon, MI 48178
I was with the 7th Inf.Reg. 3rd Division, and a Hungnam Survivor.
I left Korea in July 1951.
Sgt. Terry L. Tennant
Heavy Mortar Company
7th Infantry Regiment
3rd Infantry Division
9/10/48 to 9/9/51
Korea November 50- July 51
Heavy Tank Co
On Mon, 7 Apr 1997
William C. Beuttel bbeuttel@fuse.net wrote:
506 scenic ave
Covington, Ky 41011 2838
606 431 7634
Fax:606 431 3863
I am interested in information concerning the Heavy Tank Company,
Seventh Infantry Regiment, Third Division, during the period, April 1,
1951 to July 1, 1952.
I will contribute what information I have,if so requested.
Thank you,
Bill Beuttel
M Company 3rd Bn
On Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Mick pop.usit.@refpent1.net wrote:
My name is Thomas A. Forehand, Jr. My father was with M Company,
3rd Bn, 7th Inf. Reg., 3rd Inf. Div. on April 25, 1951. He was wounded.
and., captured that day and died six months later as a pow in North
Korea.
I have been doing extensive study about the place where he was captured.
I have an article about it and a 1:50,000 map. of the area and some eye-
witness testimony from other 7th Inf. Reg. men. However, I do not have
any pictures of this place and I am sure there are many.
Hill 412 can easily be found--one leaves Seoul traveling north on the
main highway (with the railroad tracks also going north) through Uijonbu.
still continuing north....Hill 412 is located about 1/2 mile south of the
38th Parallel.
It is just left (west) of the highway/railroad tracks (and southeast of
the village of Tong-mangni, also almost due south of Hills "287 and
283".
I certainly would like to have some pictures from atop this hill. My Dad
was trying to get off this hill when it was attacked at 7:00 a.m. that
morning. He was award the Silver Star for helping a group of men to
evacuate--he was the only American soldier who did not make it off the
hill. Pictures from atop the hill would help me understand what happened
more fully.
Any help you can give this request would be appreciated. I have queried
many from the 7th Inf. Reg. however, I don't believe anyone has found
any such photos yet. Also, I understand that the 1 Cav. took this area
in May 1951.
Thanks,
Tom Forehand
Thanksgiving 1951- KIA
On Wed, 9 Apr 1997
Frank M. Molina cowiee@aol.com wrote:
930 AVENIDA LOMA VISTA
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
looking for info on mike lima, reported kia in korea in 1950 or '51.
3rd div. infantry. married with 3 children. lived in new jersey before
moving to la. volunterred for service in korea.
would like to contact anyone who knew or was with him.
KIA Dec 13, 1950
On Thu, 10 Apr 1997
Derrick Smith derrick@onr.com wrote:
2904 Barton Skyway #346
Austin,TX 78746
(512) 329-0861
Fax:(512) 329-0879
My uncle was Dick Wilson (Charles Richard Wilson). I am trying to find
out anything I can about the circumstances of his service in Korea, and
his death.
Heavy Mortar Co
On Thu, 5 Jun 1997
Ralph Wellsv wrote:
46 boynton rd
medford, ma 02155
i was with the heavy motar co.7th inf reg 3rd inf div.
sept 1950 to jan 1952 and went to korea with outfit.
Roy F. James
On Wed, 9 Jul 1997
wendy Jernigan wrote:
28 Spring St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945 9255
datein: SEPT. 1950 dateout: Dec. 15,1950
My husband is seeking information on his grandfather Roy F.James,
SFC. Any info would be helpful as other family members are reluctant
to talk about him due to their animosity towards the Korean War.
Being a Gulf War veteran he would be very interested to know more
about his military career, especially the circumstances surrounding
his death.
Takeshi Sasaki, MIA
On Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Updated: 17 Nov 2000
Shari wrote:
I am looking for any information regarding my uncle Takeshi Sasaki,
3rd INF Div, 7th Infantry Rgt. He's considered an MIA, he became
missing near Popsudong, South Korea back in April 1951, when his
company was withdrawing from a defense position.
I would really appreciate any information on this matter.
Sincerely,
Shari
K Company
On Thu, 4 Sep 1997
Edward Joseph Wentworth Sr. Manfisher@hotmail.com wrote:
Looking for people that may know/n my father Edward J. Wentworth Sr.
Simply e-mail me if you do or you know someone who does. My dad is also
looking for two individuals named James Langtang and Leroy Davis.
F Co
On Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Jeff Clark Email address wrote:
PSC 561 BOX 1215
FPO AP 96310-0023
datein: 19 Dec 51 dateout: 30 Apr 54
My name is LT Jeffrey Clark USN. I am the son of a deceased Korean War
Vet that was awarded the Silver Star.
His Name was SFC James T. Clark RA53 085 859, Infantry Company "F" 7th
Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division (Rock of the Marne) US Army. I
am looking for Vets that served with my father and witnessed the
heroism he displayed during the early morning hours of 15 June 1953 in
the vicinity of Chat-Kol, Korea.
Your help would be deeply appreciated.
Thank you and Semper Fidelis.
LT Jeffrey Clark
Hill 355 C Company
On Mon, 10 Nov 1997
Leroy Keeney Email address wrote:
I have been trying to get more info on a friend who died beside me in
korea but your data base doesn't recognise the name.
His name is Hammond, first name is Lymond he was killed by morter on
hill 355 in nov. or early dec. 1951 if you have any info please let me
know.
thank you,
Leroy Keeney
(From KWP) KIA 12/09/51
Item Co
On Mon, 8 Dec 1997
Danny Parsons wrote:
5907 WESTCHESTER STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VIRGINIA 22310
Telephone: 703 971-6197
Fax: 703 836-2889
I WAS A SFC IN THE 3RD ARMY 7TH REG,ITEM CO IN 1951-1952,
JUST THOUGHT I MIGHT REMEMBER SOME NAMES IF THEY WERE RUN BY ME,SEEMED
TO HAVE FORGOTTEN MOST OF THEM, BUT MAY COME BACK TO ME.
Heavy Mortar Co
On Tue, 11 Nov 1997
Mark Suffin Email address wrote:
Looking for information about the 7th inf. reg. Heavy Mortar Co. Korea
after May 1952. Mark Suffin , formerly corporal this Co. July 1951 to
May 1952.
msuffin@ecom.net
Albert Pecha KIA
On Wed, 21 Jan 1998
"Stephen Simchak jr." Email address wrote:
phone: 717-321-4679
Any information on ALBERT PECHA is appreciated. He died in 1950 while
in action.
Thank you.
Stephen Simchak (717)321-4679
Glen J. Vickers
On Fri, 7 Nov 1997
LookingUp Email address wrote:
Hello Mr. Barker,
Mr. John Simpkins of Corning, CA (530)824-6808 is looking for Glen J.
Vickers, whom he served with during the Korean War. Mr. Vickers came
from Texas and they met at Camp Roberts in the 23rd AIB. They were in
the US Army Infantry during 1952 through 1954 in either the 7th or
15th regiment.
Information emailed to me at lookingup@information4u.com will be
given to Mr. Simpkins or you may telephone him directly at the above
number.
Again, thank you so much for your great work on this project.
Fox and Item Co's
On Sat, 28 Feb 1998
Bob Barfield wrote:
1641 Spray Way
Newport, TN 37821-6843
phone: 423-623-8746
fax: None
Anyone who served with Company "F" or "I", 7th Infantry Regiment on
Boomerang Front lines of Korea on June 14th or 15th 1953, please contact
me by phone collect or write to me.
C Co
On Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Leroy Keeney Email address wrote:
PO BOX 1022
Ceres, CA 95307-1022
Telephone: 209-537 5271
Fax: 209-537 8761
Searching for men who served with me in c.co.7th reg. in korea in 51
and 52.
Company D
On Thu, 14 May 1998
John T. Jones, PHD Email addresswrote:
1006 S. Butte Crest Circle
Payson, AZ 85541
phone: 520-472-7717
fax: 520-472-7729
datein: 9-1-1950 dateout: 5-23-52
Punch Bowl and Heart Break Ridge: I served as a platoon sergeant in
company "D" 17th RCT. Where you there too? I was a forward observer for
the 81 mm mortars at the Punch Bowl (serving B company) before the
mortar platoon sergeant, John Bones got hit.
Then I became the platoon sergeant. SFC John T. Jones
Pork Chop MIA
On Wed, 13 May 1998
Marcy Comstock Email address wrote:
datein: 1952 dateout: 7-9-1953
I am looking for information regarding Private First Class Clyde L.
Norman declared MIA on PorkChop Hill on 7-9-53, in the 7 Infantry
Division, 17 Infantry Regiment, Company Unknown.
I am his great niece and am looking on behalf of his family, brothers &
sisters, for any information that may lead to either the recovery of
his remains or anything else that may give the family some peace about
his death.
I would like to present them with some tangible remembrance about his
service if possible. I appreciate any help you may be able to give me.
Hill 717
On Tue, 19 May 1998
Thomas Harris Email address wrote:
comments:
Sir, I have a letter that states Cpl Treffle E. Meattey of the 3rd
Battalion, 7th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division was to receive battle
honors for his part in action against the enemy during the period of 30
June 1951 through 4 July 1951.
I know he did not present this letter to his personnel officer for
proper entry into his service record. Is there anything I could do to
see that he would be reconised for his bravery along side his fellow
soldiers?
The battle took place on Hill 717 in the Chorwon-Kumhwa-Pyonggang area.
Layton G. Beeman WIA
On Wed, 10 Dec 1997
"David L. Beeman" Email address wrote:
119 Severn Way
Arnold, MD 21012
phone: 410-312-3818
fax: 410-312-3829
datein: Aug 51 dateout: Aug 52
comments:
I am looking for anyone that knew my father, , from his
days in the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. He spent approximately 1yr
(Aug 51 to Aug 52) in Korea. He was injured by a mortar (or possibly
fragments from a larger) round, patched up by the field hospital and
sent back to the line. He was shipped home and had to have further
surgery in Martinsburg, WV Veterans Hospital.
Trying to acquire a purple heart for father who now suffers from
advanced stages of Alzheimers. Any help or information would be greatly
appreciated.
MIA - Robert Lee Owens Jr
On Wed, 3 Jun 1998
Matthew Owens Email address wrote:
I have question that I hope that you can help me with. My uncle (Dad's
brother) was killed in Korea but there was never a body or much
information concerning what happened. My Dad I know always wanted to
know what happened but was never able to find out much but just the
basics.
Here is what I can find out. His full name was Robert Lee Owens Jr. He
was from Liberty SC. He enlisted April 3, 1950. As far as I can gather
he was in the 7th inf. rgt, 3 inf div. This came from your site. I found
out that he was in company G.
This is all that I know and it is gathered from a news clipping
concerning him being reported missing. He was reported missing since
DEC. 3 1950. IF you need more I will try, but no one in the family
(brothers and sister) are really willing to discuss. That is why I am
trying another route.
mattowen@carol.net
