89th Medium Tank Battalion - US Army
The 89th Med tank Bn. was what would be an orphan outfit, it
was used where it was needed. We served with the 24th Div, 1st Cav.
Div., Turks and the 25th Div.
From: "William G. Burgess"
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 1
Subject: 89th Med. Tank Battalion.
We are looking for anyone who would know anthing, or have had any
relation's with this unit. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!
Looking for old friends in DOG company.
Looking for: John Morel and Sgt. Buck, a tank Commander.
When I left Korea in 1951 we were with the 25th Div close to the Iron
Triangle.
Regards, Bill Burgess
Reader's response to Bill
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996
From: Hope & Joe Kenneyhkenney@ct1.nai.netet
Dear Bill,
My dad was a member of the 89th medium tank bn. (D company) from
late 1950 into 1952. His name is Whit Hammond. He was a loader,
and then a gunner on a M-4 tank.
He went to the Yalu River, Chosin Reservoir, fought alongside Turks,
and English UN forces.
Company commander's name was Captain Scutt. Lieutenant Hatch was the
field officer. He is looking for the driver, who's last name may
have been Englebert. Another name: CPL Frietag.
He will try to remember some more names, we will write again. We
would love to hear from you. Would it be possible to get a roster?
Best regards,
Hope Kenney
July 52- Aug 53
I am interested in finding out about a reunion of the 89th Tank
Batallion attached to the 25th Infantry Division during the Korean War.
I took basic at Fort Knox with the 3rd armored division and then I was
with the 89th tank division attached to the 25th infantry division. I
served during July of 52 and August 53.
Wayne Woodrum
3200 East Jackson Road
Macomb, Il 61455
Phone: 309 8375757
Fax: 309 837 3031
Task Force Dolvin
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Dear Mr. Barker,
I am a novice at this whole computer thing but I did find your
Korean War Project file. I don't know how to download or even if I
can do that. I am looking for information on my father who was
initially listed as mia and then because of circumstances, it was
changed to kia. We never got his body back and we do not believe he
had a Christian burial there either. He was listed as missing at the
Yalu River attack in Nov. of 1950 and then as kia in Dec 1950. I don't
expect that you would have any information but I thought I would
give it a try.
Thanks so much for your efforts in putting this together.
God Bless You ! Nancy D. Morand
ndm@connix.com.
---more from Nancy----
He gives me the following information about our father:
Major Leon Francis Morand , 89th Medium Tank Battalion, Task Force
Dolvin (LTC Welborne (TOM) Dolvin, 25th Infantry Division.
----more from KWP---
Morand, Leon F. Jr.
Svc# 0032930
Svc Army, Armour
Rank Major O4
Home Hartford County, Ct
CasDt 11/27/50
KIA
Unit 89 Tank Bn Medium in support of 25th Inf Div
Assult Gun Platoon
From: AKBLACKLEY@aol.com
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996
Mr. Barker: My dad Andrew K. Blackley was a tanker with the Assault Gun
Platoon of the 89th. He was at Ipsok with Easy Co. 27th. Inf. when Capt.
Desiderio was killed (won Medal of Honor) the Assualt Gun Platoon got a
Presidentiial Unit Citation. A picture of my dad and the platoon is in
the front of a book on the M-4 Sherman Tank currently available at
Borders, etc ( I don't remember the exact title off hand ( i gave the
book to dad) but if some one needs it please e-mail me).
The "Easy Eights" of this unit had distinctive tiger faces painted on
them for the Spring '51 offensive. My dad also recalls carrying members
of the Argyll and Sutherland Division into action.
I have a copy of the Battalion "memory" book (pub. in 1951-52) and
some photos. Would love to hear from others members and relatives of
this unit (so would my dad).
Also See: 27th Infantry Rgt
Marvin Gibson
On Mon, 14 Oct 1996
Updated: 5/24/98
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"Marvin R. Gibson" Email address wrote:
My father was with the 89th. His name is Marvin R. Gibson Sr. If any
one knows him please write (mrgibson@eos.ncsu.edu). I'm sure he would
like to make contact with long lost buddies.
My father was an wheeled vehicle maintenance instructor at the ITo Jima
School when he was alerted and shipped to the Tokyo Depot to bring the
tanks up to speed. He has told me stories about crossing the Sea of
Japan during a Typhoon and also about receiving orderes that they may
have to fight their way up the beach when they landed a Pusan. He was
in Headquarters and Service Company. He was with the 89th up thru the
retrograde from the Yalu, then he was hospitalized for an illness. He
was shipped back to CONUS but returned a short while later to be
assigned to a depot at Puson. But he managed to get back with the 89th.
Marvin
25th Div, 14 Inf Rgt Attached
On Tue, 5 Nov 1996
Mike Owens mnhowens@juno.com wrote
109 COVEWOOD COURT
CARY, NC 27513
919-380-1771
my dad was in 14th inf. rgt tank company / 25th infantry division
1951-52, attached to the 89th.
i would like any info anybody has of any actions this unit was in. his
name is jerry owens from brooklyn, n.y he was
a captain.
also, he was a 17 yr. old paratrooper with the 11th airborne during
wwii seeing actio9n in the p.i.'s and also was in the initial
occupation in japan.
Recon Platoon - Attached 25th Inf Div
On Sat, 21 Dec
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Ron Polakowski eehp63a@prodigy.comwrote:
4620 decatur st
phila., pa 19136
Telephone: 215-335-9567
Fax: 215-335-4854
Looking for a few people I served with in Korea 25th Div. 89th Tank Bat.
Recon Plt.
Jake Jankowski
Bruce Odell
Simon Flores
Photos wanted
On Wed, 19 Mar 1997
Tim Copeland copeland@dnaco.net wrote:
My name is Tim, my father, James Aubrey served with this unit in the
early fifties. I would like to know if you know of any archives that
might have photos.
Thank you
SSgt Andrew McKinley
On Wed, 11 Jun 1997
WALLACE MATTHEWS nelma@webtv.net wrote:
I served with the 40th Inf. Div. 1952-1953. A close friend of mine,
S/Sgt Andrew J. McKinley, was killed in 50 or 51. I dont know his
organization. He was from Kansas and we were stationed together at
Eta Jima, Japan.
Thank you.
MSG W.L. Matthews USA RET.
D Company
On Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Andrew K. Blackley akblackley@aol.com wrote:
(216) 449-4005 (work)
fax: (216) 449-0883
MSG Matthews USA ret. inquired about SGT. Andrew J. McKinley.
My battalion memory book says he was in Company D, and also lists
him amoung those killed in action. My dad was also at Ito Jima and told
me that many guys in the training school there were in Company D,
which as formed later than the fisrt three companies. As I understand
it the mechanics including my dad, were occupied getting the tanks
out of mothballs.
My dad later went into the Assualt Gun Platoon.
Hope this helps.
Andy Blackley
Company A 89th TK BKN
On Tue, 19 Aug 1997
Tjfuji@aol.com wrote:
I have some pictures that might be of interest. My late father,
Earl James Pyle served in the conflict. Army company A 89th Tk BKN.
That is about all that. I can tell you at this point. He did have a few
medals. If you need any info please contact me.
I am also looking for info as to all the countries that he was at .
Just before he passed on I found out about a half sister( who needs to
take precautions for her health as well as myself to prevent premature
death) I don' t need to meet she just needs to be aware of the health
factors.
Tammy
TJFUJI@aol.com
Assult Gun Platoon of Hq'S Co.
On Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Updated 27 Jun 2004
James E. Carner Email address wrote:
18106 Cadara Way
San Antonio, TX 78259
Telephone: (210) 490-4342.
Served in the 89th Tank Bn. From August 1950 to October 1951.
Am interested to hear from former members and friends,
B Company
On Wed, 26 Nov 1997
"Charles L. Adams" cwadams@juno.com wrote:
phone: (606) 633-2334
I was with the 89th MTB Co. B from about 1 Mar 1952 to Feb 1953. Would
like to hear from anyone in the outfit or get info about the 89th MTB
book.
Send e-mail c/o cwadams@juno.com or write:
Charles L. Adams
Box 71
Isom, KY 41824
(606) 633-2334
B Co - 25th ID
On Wed, 12 Nov 1997
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Frank I. Lackey Email address wrote:
500 N. Commerce St.
Natchez, MS 39120
Telephone: 601.442-3233
I served in the co "b" 89th tk bn 25th div in 1952 and am searching
for maps and any other information as to my unit while there.
Duane "Fritz" Place
On Sun, 04 Jan 1998
POMERENKE Email address wrote:
I am trying to write a family memory book regarding my uncle Duane
"Fritz" Place who kia on 9/5/52 on Heartbreak Ridge.
I have about 75 letters he wrote to my dad and uncle (both who died
prematurely of cancer) during the war and want to preserve his
memory. I am quite computer illiterate, have 4 children,, work fulltime
but this is my passion.
I am looking for anyone who served with him 89th Tank Bn. Am really
seeking the medical records as the letter to my grandmother says he was
killed instantly but a buddy with him said that was not true-that he
died the next day.
How do I get those records? He was a private, tank driver although he
was on guard duty when he was killed, not in a tank. I do
appreciate your help, I know you too have time limitations.
Sincerely,
Lori Place Pomerenke
2206 80th St.
Fairmont MN 56031
email pomer@rconnect.com
Recon Plt
On Sun, 17 Aug 1997
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RECON89@aol.com wrote:
I was with the 89th Recon Platoon which was part of the 89th Tank
Batallion of the 25th Infantry Division.
I served in Korea from April 1953 to March 1954.
White Horse Mountain
On Tue, 24 Feb 1998
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Lonnie R Kiefer Email address wrote:
507 Helton
Clarksville, TN 37042
phone: 931-648-4702
datein: 1952 dateout: 1953
Looking for reunions and members of my tank crew Peter Gulazzi, Cecil,
D Brown, CO. was Capt Bakewell 1sg was Hoffman, Platoon Sgt was Taft he
is now Deceased. We were in combat at White Horse Mountain. and on the
Sausage.
Sgt. Gerald L. Price Jr. 89 Tank Battalion
On Mon, 20 Jul 1998
Gary price Email address wrote:
My father served during this time. Early Jan 1950-Dec.1950. I would
like more info to give him. He is very interested in going to the next
reunion. Could you give me, or tell me where I can go to find a list of
current survivors. I'll write again soon thank you very much for your
service to our country and the dedicated service to our veterans.
My father would greatly appreciate being able to contact members of his
unit.
thank you very much ,
Gary Price(his son)
Chipo-ri
On Tue, 12 May 1998
Tim McMahon Email address wrote:
225 South Lake Avenue, Suite M167
Pasadena, CA 91101
Comments:
I am looking for information on Uncle:
Corporal Edmund E. Ortiz RA 19385494
Headquarters and Service Company 89th Medium Tank Battalion
25th Infantry Division
Died Dec 13, 1951 near Chipo-ri
A Co
On Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Topkick129@aol.com wrote:
Looking for anyone that was with 89th Tank during the Korean war. I was
one of the original members of Company A. Stationed in Japan when the
war started I was one of thirteen people reassigned from Sugamo Prison
in Tokyo to the newly formed 89th Tank Battalion.
Sugamo Prison was the facility where the Japanese War Criminals were
incarcerated following World War II. Company A landed in Korea the
latter part of July 1950 and I rotated out in May 1951.
My tank was named "A Lemon " but it was anything but that. Interested in
talking with anyone familiar with the 89th. Just bought this computer
and feeling my way around with it. Is anybody out there?
E Co, D Co
On Sat, 5 Dec 1998
Donald J. Raday Email address wrote:
I am a veteran of the Korean War. I served with the 89th Medium Tank
Battalion, first in Company "E" and later in Company "D". I arrived in
December of 1949 and departed in November of 1951.
I was a tank commander and spent time alongside the Turks, Etheopians
and 27th Inf. Regiment.
Please send me any information on unit reunions as I maybe interested in
attending one soon.
I am presently a resident of Illinois but I spend a good deal of time in
Florida too.
Donald J. Raday
Service No. RA 163168
