Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 16:33:49 -0500 Dear Hal: I can not thank you enough for the service you are providing veterans with your web page. As I get time I will learn more about the services and also how we can help you.
My brother and I including 3 other friends from our little home town in PA joined the Army after not finding jobs upon graduation. We all took basic at Ft. Dix, NJ in late 1949 and after a short leave we went on to Ft. Lewis, WA.
All 5 of us were assigned to the 82nd AAA Bn. My brother and I went to Dog Battery. I will mail or fax the full story to you, but to answer your recent question the above should do the trick.
I was in a Japanese Hosipital Oct-Nov 50 and when I returned back to Korea and rejoined the unit Richard was missing. We spent some time together near the Naktong awaiting new M19's And M16's after losing ours when we got trapped on the 1st of Sept 1950. Shortly after that richard ended up in the same Japanese Hospitial and I just missed him. The last letter home to the family was dated Oct. 13, 1950. We were in the same platoon, different squads and maybe a hill or so away untill that sad day Dec. 1, 1950. We supported all the 2ID inf. regts in Korea. I will stay in touch and as I learn how to use Internet I will be able to serve you and your task a little better.
Thanks again to my newest hero,
Vince Krepps
On Sun, 27 Dec 1998 C. PHIL LETTAL Email address wrote: AND NOW TO GET TO THE THE LATEST 82 NEWS: 82 AAA AW BN (Sp) 1 9 9 9 R E U N I O N THE BN WILL BE HOLDING THEIR 7th REUNION IN CONWAY ARKANSAS 30 MI. WEST OF LITTLE ROCK ON I-40). OCT. 13 - 17, 1999. IT WILL BE AT THE NEW HAMPTON INN HOTEL. 82nd DISCOUNT RATE $56.00 PER ROOM (1-4 PERSON) INCLUDES FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. CONTACT : MELVIN BAILEY 1020 CLARENCE DR. CONWAY, AR. 72032 PHONE: (501) 329 - 4211 OR C. PHIL LETTAL 131 BLACKSMITH RD. LEVITTOWN, NY 11756 PHONE: (516) 735 - 4874 OR (516) 731 -2620 E-MAIL: CPLLET@AOL.COM
Joe writes that a trip in late January 1997 to Korea with unit members for a dedication ceremony at
Massacre Valley for the unit is underway. - ed KWP
Joseph I. Hess Founder and Past President 2nd Infantry Division Korea War Veterans Alliance Phone: 415/435-5725 FAX: 415/435-5260 1888-2id-kwva hess@bigfoot.com
Updated: 11/05/98 On Wed, 16 Oct 96 Alfred Merrill seadog2@citrus.infi.net wrote: ALFRED MERRILL 4000 DELIGHT ST. HERNANDO, FLORIDA 34442 Phone: 352-637-1021 I am posting this for a DAV friend that is looking for prisoners in camp 3 that might remember him. His information is as follows; DOUG ROBINSON, HQ. BR. 82th AAA. IS. SP.CO. POW NORTH KOREA, CAPTURED DEC.1, 1950-1953. Anyone wishing to contact Doug Robinson can call (532)-344-0315 or write at . 8618 E. Gospal 1st Rd. Inverness, Fl 34450 Thanks, Al Merrill
On Thu, 12 Dec 1996 DRSASREB@aol.com wrote: i am searching for information on my father, Arthur George Smith who served in the 82nd aaa bn--wounded sept. 6, 1950 at chongyang. he was from laurel, mississippi. i appreciate your help if you have any information. thank you--
On Wed, 18 Dec 1996 Updated 7 Spt 2010 "Vincent A. Krepps" Email wrote: December 18,1996 Dear Mr. Barker: Richard W. Krepps My twin brother was taken prisoner on Dec. 1, 1950 while at Kunu-ri, N. Korea. He was with Battery D 82nd AAA SP Bn. 2nd Inf Div. We were in the same battery, same platoon, just different squads. I was returning from Japanese Hospital and when I rejoined the unit in mid Dec. 1950 I learned my brother was missing. I have DOD reports that say he died on June 21, 1951 after suffering mental illness and was buried at Camp #5. I also have other reports that say different dates of death and for different reasons. I would like to communicate with anyone that remembers Richard W. Krepps during his captivity. I hope someone will fill in that lost time for we spent every day of our first 19 1/2 years together. Vincent A. Krepps 24 Goucher Woods Ct. Towson, MD 21286-5655 See Also: Background on Service
On Tue, 24 Dec 1996 Ralph Denton ytlg57a@prodigy.com wrote: P.O. BOX 168 WHITEFORD, MD 21160-0168 410-452-5840 Served with 82nd AAA AW Bn (SP) from 49 to 51-early Aug 50 Assigned to Naktong Perimeter VIC Hyunpong. Flattened that town's houses w/M-39. Evacuated last infantry squad from bridge area there. Believe A Co 38th?. North after breakout on 16 Sept. Lost M-39 while on point of motorized patrol north of Won-ni when Chinese first hit. Could have been farthest northerly penetration in that sector. Around 26-27 Nov. After rejoining unit remember climbing to crest of ridge near small stream that flowed red with blood of casualties from 2nd Engineers. Removed last of ammunition for our tracks in burning town of Kunu-ri AFTER the storage had been wired to be blown. Came out with 23rd rear guard which didn't run "Gauntlet" R&R cancelled on 30 Dec and assigned to a new M-16 Half-track and reported to 38th Regt CP on New Years Eve. Went on reinforced company patrol VIC Hoengsong 4 or 5 Jan made contact just before dark but Infantry OIC wouldn't let us cream enemy caught with pants down. By morning they'd bugged out. Requested Air Strike ...almost mistook us for Chinks. Retrograded back to Wonju. WIA 7 Jan 51- Wonju near power station VIC Hoengsong Road & railroad underpass while supporting Easy Company 38th Inf. Returned from hospital at Sendai in April. Remember seeing Air Force "Boxcars" downed by friendly artillery in June. Supported on ridges by BIG searchlights which illuminated enemy for us. Worked with 11th Marines and saw Chesty Pullers bridge washed away. Got a chance to fly over enemy lines in a spotter Cub. Wasn't happy when I learned the pilot had hardened his seat, but not the back one. Returned stateside early Oct 51. Would really like to meet any members of Sgt Hunnecutts(?Sp) outfit (E-38th) that followed us out when we broke thru the roadblock at the railroad underpass on 7 Jan to reach Bn CP at the end of the bridge at Wonju.
On Tue, 29 Apr 1997 billy gene bryant dcarey@dcarey.vnet.net wrote: billy gene bryant (doc) po box 681 dallas, nc 28034 704-922-8250 datein: 01/52 dateout: 12/52 would like to contact Charles Holder (amarillo, tx), George Garnes (norfolk,va), Kenneth Roach (roan oak, va). or anyone else who remenbers DOC.
On Sun, 11 May 1997 Lt Col Rocky Calcote calcor@sg-usaf.mednet.af.mil wrote: HQ USAF/SGWB 110 Luke Avenue, Room 400 Washington, DC 20332-7050 202-767-1177 fax: 202-404-7366 Roscoe Calcote WO Let me know what you find out Lt Col Rocky Calcote Actually served with CIC/CIA thought to be transferred to Soviet Union as an POW/MIA. Picture in Life Magazine 2 years after first being reported lost in action. Need to know anything you can provide From KWP: Roscoe was with the 82nd AAA AW
On Tue, 8 Jul 1997 Patrick Powell pjace28@aol.com wrote: 156 Willard St. Ayer, Ma 01432 My father is interested in information about a possible reunion of his unit. He was a POW from 1950-1953 his unit was: U.S. Army 2nd infantry Div. 82nd AAA BN sp Hq Co. Aug. 1950 - Dec.1950 (when he was captured) Any info you can give me would be great. He doesn't have a computer. Thank you. P J Powell
On Mon, 10 Nov 1997 William D. Moseley wrote: "uncle mo" Po box 252 Young, Az 85554 Batt A 82nd
On Sat, 13 Dec 1997 TIMOTHY HOLLIDAY Email address wrote: My father was with the 82nd AAA in Korea in 1950. He is very interested in getting a list of the MIA that are involved in the search in Kujang County near Kaechan City of the 2nd Infantry Division from late 1950. Can you provide this list or advise where I can access it? Name and Address: Capt. Frank J. Maguire (U. S. Army, Retired) 7011 Vanderbilt Drive Alexandria, Va. 22307
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 1998 Donnie McSwain Email address Im writing on behalf of my grandfather, who had a brother who died in the Korean War. He'd appreciate any information you could find on his brother. He doesn't know what division or how he died, just that he was in the U.S. Army. He died in Dec. of 1950, and was from Coffee County, Georgia. We'd appreciate your help. More: He died while a prisoner of war. His name was Leon McSwain, he was with the 82nd battalion of the 2nd div. an AAA AW battery. He was captured after the action and Kunu-ri pass. Thanks. Sincerely, Donnie McSwain Sincerely, Donnie McSwain
On Mon, 2 Feb 1998 "Simon J (John) Stevens II" Email address wrote: 1508 Harmony Grove Ch. Rd. Auburn, GA 30011 phone: 770-995-5865 datein: jan 50 dateout: march 51 Captured: Kunu-ri, North Korea I'm looking for any info on the death of Maj S J Stevens. Last known to be prisoner of war Bean Camp. No acknowledgement by N Korean's or Chinese as a POW. Known to have been alive in Feb 51. I been waiting for near fifty years for closure. Would greatly appreciate any info. My mother has a letter of 1st Lt. Wilbur Webster cofirming his presence at the camp. Lt Webster later escaped. It was also later confirmed by another prisoner (which my aunt has copy) that he was sick, probably with dysentery. He evidentally made a roll call one night, but was not present the next morning. Due to lack of medical facilities we believe he died. Thank you ahead of time. (note from KWP) Vince Krepps has given John a long msg regarding the Capt(Major) and his role in unit actions up to Kunu ri
On Tue, 21 Jul 1998 jared Email addresst wrote: This site has definitely caught my eye since I have heard stories of an uncle of mine. His name is James Louis Emerson. He was last seen being dragged away by Chinese soldiers. He was already wounded and wasn't able to defend himself. His buddy was able to swim a river to get away. My family searched for him for years but never received word. He has two older sisters still living. Could you please find any information possible on this person. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
On Wed, 25 Feb 1998 george mcswain Email address wrote: 4554 windee ave lakeland, fl 33811 phone: 941-607-9074 dateout: 12-1-1950 cas: yes comments: looking for any information concerning his death, understand he was a pow.
On Mon, 21 Sep 1998 Joe Ludlow Email address wrote: I am trying to locate anyone who served with Pvt. George Ludlow in the 82nd AAA Aw Bn. Pvt. Ludlow joined this outfit as a replacement in Ft. Lewis Washington in June or July of 1950. I think he might have been in Hq. Co. but I am not sure. He went to Pusan with the outfit aboard a troop ship. Anyone with info about this soldier please write me. Joe Ludlow email: tester@idsonline.com
On Mon, 24 Aug 1998 Dwight W. Corbello Email addresswrote: this is very important. my Dad is: HAROLD D. CORBELLO 2ND INFANTRY 82ND AAA/AW KOREA AUG 50-JULY 51 he's still with me... i am a lucky son, respectfully, dwight w. corbello Sponsor of the Korean War Project
On Wed, 14 Oct 1998 dialindy@bright.net wrote: I am writing to see if anyone would have known my father, Leo L. Yaw, Defiance, OH. I think he was a POW from Dec. 1950 until 1953 and when he was released his papers said he was in 82 HQ Btry 82nd AA 2nd Div. Other information: may have had nickname of "Skippy" while in basic enlisted 1-26-49 repatriated 11-4-53 He passed away in 1993. I would really like to hear from anyone who may have known him.
On Tue, 21 Jul 1998 Lisa Shaddox Email address wrote: MIA Dec 1, 1950 I am searching for any and all information I can find on my uncle, John Jr. Hembree, who was killed while missing in the Korean War. His remains have never been recovered. Could you tell me how I might get a copy of his army file? The new repatriation dept never sends information when they say they are going to. Any help you might give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Lisa Shaddox xoddahs@aol.com
On Fri, 20 Dec 1996 Updated: 1 Jan 1999 Joe Tureaud Email address wrote: 8812 Parkland Drive El Paso, Texas 79925-4011 Phone: (915) 591-4789 Fax: (915) 590-5392 Email: joe2joan@aol.com Checking in again, this time to try and locate a long lost buddy, from the 82d AAA during the period Sep 51 to Feb 52 Name: Merton A. Smith or Smyth not sure of the spelling of the last name. Best recollection he was from the State of New York. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated, thanks again for your wonderful work. Joe Tureaud "L" Co., 9th Inf (03/13/51-09/51) "D" Btry., 82nd AAA AW Bn (09/51-02/52) Retired from US Army 11/30/70
On Tue, 17 Feb 1998 Veronica Errigo-Hunt Email address wrote: 3511 167th Pl. NE Bellevue, WA 98008 Comments ... I was looking for information about my uncle, Joseph A. Errigo regarding his death in the Korean War. There was always some mystery surrounding it. Thank you, and anyone wishing to email or write to me about my Uncle Joe will get a response from me. Veronica Errigo Hunt From KWP: Date of death Dec 2, 1950 Died of Wounds received
On Mon, 08 Mar 99 Greg Disher Email address wrote: My wife would like to know the circumstances of her father's death. He was missing in action behind the 49th parallel. His body has not been been returned. He is name is on the memorial tribute in Hawaii. Is there any other information that can be reported. From KWP; Capt Roberta died in battle on Dec 2nd 1950 during the fight to escape the mtns of far North Korea near Kunu-ri.