URGENT 8/20/97
RE: Request from CILHI please assist if you are able. Reply to sender
or to the Korean War Project.
Begin: E Co., 2nd Bn, 8th Cav. Rgt
On Tue, 19 Aug 1997
Steven P. Alleman wrote:
email: allemans@cilhi.army.mil
USACILHI
310 Worchester Avenue
Hickam Air Force Base, HI 96853-5530
phone: (808) 448-3133
fax: (808) 448-7813
I'm looking for survivors of E Co., 2nd Bn, 8th Cav. Rgt., the
Battle of Unsan (31 Oct 50 - 2 Nov 50). Specifically looking for
information on platoon rosters. This will aid in the identification of
remains brought back from Unsan, North Korea.
Also, if you hear of any reunions for this organization (E Co, 2/8th
or just 2/8th) please let me know. We have TDY funds to attend
some of these functions.
Thanks
Steven P. Alleman
Korean Analyst/Historian
US Army Central Identification Laboratory - Hawaii
Also: Rick Huston
Casualty Data Officer, CILHI.
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MIA late Nov. 1950
From: 75754.1645@compuserve.com
Subject: Major Robert Blaine Straight
Dear Mr. Barker
I am looking for any information on my father:
Major Robert Blaine Straight
Born: August 10, 1918
Serial Number: O-425602
Assigned to: 8th Calary, 1st Calvary Division
My father was listed Missing in Action aginst the enemy in North Korea
on November 2, 1950 and presumed dead on December 31, 1953.
From the limited information I have recieved, my father was reported
missing in action in late November, 1950 when his regiment was overrun
by Chinese communist forces in the vicinity of Usan and Kunu-ri in
North Korea.
He was subsequently declared dead under a presumtive finding of
death on December 31, 1953. He was never reported to have been
captured, but his remains were never accounted for.
Thank you.
Janice Straight Bloodsworth
----from KWP----
Many of the men captured or killed in this action in the North, have
never been properly accounted for. In many cases, the men were buried
where they died.
Viet Nam era 8th Cav men
MR EDWARD P REGAN
dkhw65a@prodigy.com
Mr. Barker,
As a hobby, I put out a newsletter to men who served with
D Company, 2nd Btn, 8th Cav, 1st Cav Div from 1965 to
1972.
So far, my mailing list is about 450 who served in the Company from
9/65 to 6/72. I have a listing I call the Honor Roll, with names of
Company members who are on the Wall. The list is far from complete.
Is there any way I can find the names of KIA'S of men who served in my
Company? I am especially interested in the listing for:
May 10, 1972 when one entire Platoon, the Company Commander and his two
RTO's were killed in a chinook helicopter crash.
I would appreciate any help you could give me. You are doing a fine job
with your web site. Check out our site at:
http://pages.prodigy.com/AIRCAV
Thanks. Ed Regan
----contd----
Ted,
Keep an eye on our D 2-8 webpage (you can click directly off Simon's
Vietnam page). I'm going to send Mike McGhie an updated Honor Roll of
D 2/8 in tomorrow's mail. There are 50 names from 1965 to 1970. Mike
wants to post it on the web site. Stay tuned.
Keep up the good work. By the way, do you have any historical
information on the Battle of Unsan in Nov 1950 when the 3/8 Cav
got wiped out; the 2/8 Cav lost about half; and the 1/8 Cav held the
back door? There is an 8th Cavalry Regiment Association whose
Secretary lives in Cleveland. The group is mostly Korean War Vets. Ed.
3rd Battalion, I Company
I have been doing research on the Korean War and am writing to you to
see if you might be able to suggest how I can find out some specific
information concerning the death of my cousin during the war.
My cousin was PFC. Roy Lee Allen, USA 560 76 851 and he was KIA
on October 17, 1951. He was a soldier in the 8th Cavalry Regiment,
3rd Battalion, I Company.
My research leads me to believe he was probably killed during Operation
Commando, which began October 3, 1951 and lasted 16 days.
Operation Commando involved the 1st Cavalry Division to which the 8th
Cav. belonged and apparently was fought in the hills around a place
called Old Baldy.
What I'm looking to do is to confirm that in fact my cousin died where
I believe he did or if not to find out where he fell. The Korean War
history books get sketchy about the specifics of the battles after
Heart Break Ridge as the war bogged down in the interminable peace
talks.
I would very much appreciate any leads you could give me (such as
a regimental history of the 8th Cav., for example).
Thank you very much for your time and any help you can give me.
Jerry Hogan nrhogan@bldvmb.vnet.ibm.com
2535 Sunset Dr. #309
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-3708
Robert Landes
I am searching on behalf of the son of a Korean War man that I was told
died in Korea. The limited info I have is listed below:
Name - ROBERT LANDES, date of birth 1916/1917.
Lived in NY and MASS. Was married to a Gertrude (Johnson) Landes.
He was supposed to have died in 1950 or before May 1951. His son
was born 5/29/51 and is trying to locate any info on his father.
Can you please check with this limited info.
Thank you,
Joe Collins
(more from KWP)
He was in the 8th Cav, ist Cav Div.
Landes, Robert
Svc# RA37745932
Rank Sgt First Class E-7
Brnc Infantry
Home Marion County, Ks
CasDt 07-25-50
Died of wounds
Unit 8th Cav Rgt, 1st Cav Div
NOTE: April 26, 2000
--- On Wed, 29 Mar
2000 21:54:12 Joanne serj@elknet.net wrote:
I am e-mailing to try to find an address or phone number or e-mail
address for Joe Collins who is requesting information about Robert
Landes listed on page 14 of the 8th Cavalry Regiment-lst Cavalry
Division-Korean War Project. I know someone who thinks they knew
Robert Landes and he would like to answer his request for information
if it is the same person. Is the birth date wrong on the sheet - it
says 1916/1917?
If you can help please e-mail me at serj@elknet.net.
Thank you. Joanne
Medical Company
From: adan adan@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Medical Company, 8th Cav
Dear Mr. Barker,
My father is holding a reunion for members of Medical Company,
8th Cav of the 1st Cavalry Division which served in Korea during the
war. His unit was known as Scrappy Pill. He is also looking for a 1st
lieutenant Tenseman who served with the 8th Cav and was wounded and
sent back to Tokyo in, I believe, September 1950. If I am not mistaken
it was September 12th 1950 when this lieutenant was wounded. I can not
begin to tell you how much this information would mean to my father.
I can get more details on any of this information you might need.
Thank you,
Steve Garland.
PS: My father's name is Guy Garland
Robert D'Aloisio
Dear Mr. Barker:
I'm looking for information concerning Robert D'Aloysio, a childhood
friend, who went away to war with the 1st Cavalry and never came back.
The last I heard he was listed as MIA.
Thanks.
Jim Van Hare YXZG36A@prodigy.com
---more from KWP----
Finally just got a ping..
DALOISIO ROBERT A
Svc# 12319440
Svc Army Infantry
Rank Cpl E-4
MOS 04745 Rifleman
City New York, NY
CasDt 11-2-50
KIA Hostile Fire
1st Cav Div, 8th Cav Rgt
Glad to post an inquiry on the unit for you..
---more---
Dear Mr. Barker:
Thank you for your successful effort in locating a teen-age buddy. I
remember sitting by the reservoir at Prospect park, Brooklyn, NY,
with Rob and another friend Tony, on Rob's last night before leaving
for the Army, 2 a.m. We were drinking beer and swearing to keep in
touch (we never did) and of course at that age we believed we were
bulletproof, and I never saw him again.
I learned later that he was MIA but now I know for sure.
Harry Brassfield
From: Alberta L. Brassfield brassfie@completebbs.com
I would like any information about my father, Master
Sergeant Harry Brassfield from Kentucky. He was captured
along with a Major Ormand (sp) from Ohio. They both died in POW
camps. My mother told me that my father was forced to make
propganda broadcasts. Is it possible to find out about
these broadcasts?
Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
----from the KWP-----
You could go to the DPMO office in Crystal City and personally
inspect your Grandfather's file.
Brassfield, Harry
Svc# 06804544
Rank MSG E-8
Branch Infantry
Home Wabash County, Il.
BirDt 1911
CasDt 11/2/50
Died in Camp
Unit 8th Cav, 1st Cav Div
Re: Major Ormond
Updated 11/18/98
On Fri, 17 Jan 1997 Pormo@aol.com wrote:
Any information on my husbands father would be appreciated.
Additional Info for (KWP) use: I am the oldest son of Major Robert J.
Ormond, KIA in Korea 11/2/50 thru 11/10/50.
The story that my mother (Catherine L. Ormond) and her three sons
(Patrick J. Ormond II, Michael F. Ormond and Dennis J. Ormond) got was
that my father was wounded on 11/2/50, taken prisoner and died in a POW
camp on 11/10/50.
We were living at Camp Zama, Japan when the Korean War started. We
returned to the US sometime in early 1951.
Patrick J. Ormond II
8890 South Zephyr Street
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 972-2551
From KWP: Major Robert Ormond - listed on Casualty List as
A2 - Died of Wounds in POW Camp is referenced in msg above as POW by
Brassfield.
8th Cav Officer
Casualty Nov 2nd 1950
Robert Mc Manus
Date: Sun, 23 Jun 1996
From: Donald H. Baldwin ironside@javanet.com
Dear Ted,
The person I was looking for is: Pvt. Robert A. McManus, from MA.
He was KIA approximately 02/51.Thank you for a great site.
Don
----more from KWP-----
Mc Manus, Robert A.
Svc# 11200362
Rank PVT, E2
Svc Army
Branch Infantry
Home Middlesex County, MA
BirYr 1932
CasDt 2/04/51
KIA
Unit 8Cav, 1st Cav Div
William O'Malley, MIA
From: Shawn O'Malley shawn69@mail.idt.net
Hi Ted,
I am looking for information on my uncle, William O'Malley, RA 15 263
578. He was reported MIA 21 Nov 1951. I believe he was in the 1st
Calvary. I downloaded the request pertaining to military records, but
I am not sure which documents I need to request. I am working on my
family geneology and would like to find out what he did and where he
was during his time in the service. Thanks for the help.
Shawn O'Malley, shawn69@en.com
1991 Liberty Rd.
Stow, Ohio 44224
-----from KWP----
O'Malley, William
Svc# 15283578
Branch Infantry
MOS 03729
Rank CPL E-4
Home Lake County, Ohio
BrDt 1931
CasDt 11/2/50
Unit 8th Cav, 1st Cav Div
----more----
Thanks for your help. My Dad always told me that he thought his brother
was killed when the Chinese came into the war, but I had no idea where
he was or when it happened. If anyone is out there who may have served
with my uncle, I sure would like to hear from them. I had not heard
that there was a Korean War memorial until I found your home page.
I don't remember ever seeing anything in the paper about it, nor did I
catch any TV coverage. It seems this truly was a forgotten war and I'm
glad someone out there does remember.
Russell Haye -1st Squad, Charlie Co.
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996
From: rick haye hayer@marshall.edu
Mr. Barker
I am trying to help my father, Russell Haye of Proctorville, Ohio,
locate some missing members of his squad from Korea.
He was a SFC and his squad was: 1st squad, Charlie Company, 8th
Regiment, 1st Cav. Division.
He is looking for PFC Donald McDowell,
Cpl. George Karawoha,
Cpl. George Mock,
PFC William Godfrey,
PFC George Rogers
PFC Curtis Heath.
They went to Korea shortly after the war started in July of 1950.
He is also looking for Joe F Trujilli, 1st Cav. Division, 8th Regiment,
1st Bat. C Co.
My father has been successful in locating several people that he
knew in Korea and in occupied Japan. I will try, with his help, to
answer any questions.
Thank You.
Rick Haye
Co B.
Sgt.William R. Smyth,Infantry,U.S.Army,1st Platoon,Co.E,160th Regiment,
40th Infantry Divison, KIA 11/3/52.
Sgt. Joseph J.Smyth,U,S.Army,Company B,8th Cavalry Regiment,1st
Cavalry Division. Have a few photos of them in Korea with buddies.
If interested I could email them to you.
Thank You.
Edward T. Smyth
Edward Smyth esmyth@dreamscape.com
Medical Company
Elder , Charles R
132 Boone Road
Newnan, Georgia 30263
770-304-1568
Fax: 770-304-1568
Comments ...
I was assigned to Medical Company, 8th Cavalry Regiment,First Cavalry
(Inf) Division from April 1949 - June 1951 and would like to hear from
any former members of the unit.
I have records on at least 50 former members and will be glad to share
my information with any who is interested.
PFC. Robert P. McDermond, POW/MIA
On Thu, 2 Jan 1997
KaiKali@aol.com wrote:
Dear Mr. Barker,
I'm looking for any information about my uncle Bob who served during the
Korean War and apparantly died in a POW camp near the Manchurian
border. I spent my pre-school years listening to the adults in my family
talking about Uncle Bob, the war, the POW camps, brainwashing, whether
he was still living, etc.His body has never been returned to the family.
Following is all that I know of the situation.
PFC. Robert P. McDermond
Joined Army May 1950.
Basic training @ Fort Know, KY.
R.A. 133 42 860.
Served as a machine gunner on an armored unit with the 8th Calvery
Regiment above the 38th Parallel (Puson?).
Apparantly taked prisoner during the winter of 50 - 51.
Died of beriberi in the POW camp July 1951.
Any information that you could provide to me would be very much
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Linda K. McDermond
kaikali@aol.com
Robert Parnow - MIA
On Fri, 22 Nov 1996 Richard Parnow wrote:
2755 Lucena Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
1 408 259-1638
Interested in trying to find out more info on my brother
listed as MIA in Korean War.
MIA November 5, 1950
On Mon, 27 Jan 1997
BUCHEIT@aol.com wrote:
from bucheit@aol.com.
looking for any information on my uncle robert r. bucheit
who was declared mia then assumed dead around 1950/1951.
he was born in hamilton ohio in 1920. he was in the army
and had served during world war 11.
respectfully,
thomas e. bucheit,cmsgt ret.
E Company
On Sun, 2 Feb 1997
PLogan7444@aol.com wrote:
Dear Ted ,
Fortunately I do not live too far from Washington so I am lucky enough
to see the memorial often.I certainly rate it among the best of our
nation's war memorials.
Through the American Battle Monuments Commission I was able to add
a relatives name to the fallen of the Korean War data base.
The relative (cousin)was Sgt.Guy Eubanks jr. of E.co
8th Cavalry. He was reported as M.I.A. in early Sept.1950.
In 1958 he was officially declared K.I .A..I am glad to know that he
is now officially part of the memorial and not just a casualty number.
Thanks again for the reply
Phil
Charlie Company
On Sun, 23 Feb 1997 Donald Summers
s1870431@stc.net wrote:
My name is Donald H. Summers. I was in the 1st Cavalry Division,
8th Regiment, Charlie Company in the Korean War from 1950
thru 1951.
I am looking for any information regarding survivors of my company.
Please contact me on how I can do this.
Thank you.
Donald Summers
E Co
On Sun, 20 Apr 1997
Michelle Balderson balderso@crossnet.org wrote:
Subject: Korean War vet 1st Cav 8th Reg E co Aug-1950 to Oct 1951
Im trying to write down infomation on my tour of duty for above
mentioned dates. Entered war at Taegu Korea to Unson valley near Yalu
River when Chinese entered war.
My unit lost a lot of guys. I spent 6 weeks trying to escape
encirclements along with 6 others. Saw lots of guys die and recieve
wounds.
I'm trying to remember some of the names. more later
S/SGT Balderson
2707 W. 40th
Kennewick, Wa 99337
Yong Dong KIA
On Wed, 14 May 1997
Vickie Miranda vic1ger@earthlink.net wrote:
I found an uncle that that was killed in Korean war
James Devon Brumley, he was in 8 CAV RGT(INF) according to my mom's
records he was killed in Yong Dong Korea.
Vickie Miranda
Died in Camp
On Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Judy Hull wrote:
6554 Whitneyville
Middleville, Mi 49333
phone: 616 795-7756
fax: 616 795-0028
RAYMOND L. ALLEN: Army reserve Infantry , CPL E4, Casdate November
2, 1950. Died while captured.
My uncle Raymond was listed as killed Nov. 2, 1950 but that was his
capture date, he actually died in a POW camp in July 1951. Would like
to find out what camp he was in and how he died. I know his mother
received a letter from him while he was in the prison camp. His mother
and the letter are gone now. Is there anyway to find what camp he was
in or if anyone remembers him?
James E. Watts, MIA
On Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Joe Watts wrote:
4403 Robertson Blvd.,
Alexandria, VA 22309
My Brother: James E. Watts MIA approx 1 Nov 50, UNSAN,
No. Korea
Hqs Co., 1st Bn, 8th Cav Regt., 1st Cav Div. My DNA is on file.
E Company
On Tue, 19 Aug 1997
BJ MCNAMARA MACBOOTS@AOL.COM wrote:
3906 TESSLAND
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION OF ANY KIND ABOUT ROBERT BENZ. WAS CAPTURED
ON 17TH NOV 1950.
MY FRIEND SPARKY BARKDULL WAS WITH HIM AT THE TIME, AND IS TRYING TO GET
ANY INFORMATION THAT HE CAN.
IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN HELP PLEASE E MAIL ME AT MACKBOOTS@AOL.COM. AND
I WILL SEE SPARKY GETS THE INFORMATION.
THANK YOU,
MACBOOTS[ALSO EX POW]
cpl. roger j. weaver
On Mon, 6 Oct 1997
Scott Brainard shb72088@juno.com wrote:
1745 state hwy. 12
greene, ny 13778
607 656-8949
seeking any information regarding cpl. roger j. weaver (uncle)1 cav div
1 prov inf bn co c mia unsan nk 02 nov 1950.
listed as kia sometime later with no proof of death. please help with
my search for someone who can tell me what happened.
is it possible he is not dead? his mother, my grandmother a quaker,
went to her grave tormented by the fact that in her eyes she had signed
his death warrant by signing him into the service.
thank God i found your project!
B Troop, H&H, Security Plt
On Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Alan Doctor aldoctor@pacbell.net wrote:
1320 No Winery Ave.
Fresno, Ca 93727-1847
Telephone:209-255-6962
Fax:209-255-2346
I was with the 27th Ord from 15 Sep 50 to Thanksgiving.
Reassigned to B Troop of the 8th Cav until Christmas
and reassigned to Hq/Hq Co of the 8th Cav Regt. I was
with the Security Platoon until I was rotated our in Aug
of 51. I stayed in the Army Reserve and the Calif Army Natlional
Guard until retirement in 1981. I retired a 1st Sgt E8.
I would like to get in touch with the personnel of the
Security Platoon, particularly PFC Douglas Remington and
CPL Nolte.
I have been receiving correspondence from Walter Forsha jr,
PO Box 264, La Trobe, PA, 15650. He has contacted several
members of H&H Co, 8th Cav and has formed an Association.
If you folks don't know about Walter please contact him.
He has a wealth of information.
I am a member of the Korean Veteran's Association and NAUS.
I am a volunteer Docent at the Legion of Valor Museum in
Fresno, California.
I listed my fax number, however it is not a strand alone fax.
I have to turn on the system to receive anything. The best way
to contact me is by mail or email.
ALAN S. DOCTOR
1SGT AUS RET
L Company Died at Camp 5
Updated: 11/04/98
On Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Michael Leclaire mleclaire@top.monad.net wrote:
P.O. Box 141
Chesterfield, NH 03443-0141
603-363-9319
I am looking for information on concerning my uncle, Capt. Frederick
Giroux of Brattleboro, Vermont. Listed as MIA/POW 02Nov1950. I am
looking for anyone who would have served with him and/or was a POW with
him.
He is alleged to have been buried in Pyoktong, Korea I have a copy of
the Report of Death Memorandum with a number of witnesses and would
like to contact someone on this list. I am conducting this for my
cousin, daughter of deceaed, as he mother just passed away this week and
has never spoken to her children about their father.
Thank you in advance for any and all assistance you may give me.
In reply to your request, the following is a list of individuals
whose names appear on the Report of Death Memorandum (due to the
photocopies some of the names a difficult to read):
Capt. Filmore McAbee, Capt. Clarence Anlanson(sen), Cpl. Richard
Holmquist, 1st Lt. Carroll Wright, Jr., 1st Lt. Edward Meierdiercks
(diff. to read), Capt. Joseph O'Connor, Capt. Paul Bromear, 1st Lt.
Philip H. Peterson, 1st Lt. Orlando Ortis, Capt. Lewis Brockwork
(diff. to read), Capt. Eugene D.Shaw, 1st Lt. Charles F. Howard, 1st Lt.
Millard Butler, 1st. Lt. Hayward Cameron, Sgt. Herbert L. Brown, Lt.
Col. Paul V. Liles, 1st Lt. M. Dowe, Jr.(first name illegible)
Capt. Billy F. Foshee and finally no rank indicated for Robert Burke.
With the exception of the first three individuals, all others were
hearsay statements with respect to his death. No concrete information on
burial given.
M. Leclaire
9/3/50 KIA
On Sat, 8 Nov 1997
Scott Parks sgptaz@pacbell.net
wrote:
6543 El Colegio Rd. #202
Goleta, Ca 93117
I am looking for more information on my uncle, John O. Parks, who was
killed on 9/3/1950. He was a corporal in the 1st Cav. Div., 8th Cav.
Regiment.
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who served with him or any
other information I can find. I would like to know brigade or unit
and where and in what battle or operation he was killed.
Re: Parks: The Bowling Alley
In answer to the Nov email that you received from Scott Parks, I sent
him a rather lengthy email containing (among other info) the following:
Cpl John O. Parks, assigned 28 August 1950 to G Co, 8th Cav Regt (Inf).
Originally listed as MIA but only a few days later changed to KIA 3
September 50. We lost Parks along with several others during or after
being over-run on Hill 448 just north of Tabu-Dong. In answer to one of
his questions, the battle was the tail end of the Bowling Alley. You
guys keep up the excellent work on the Korean War Project.
Whitey Reese
MSG US Army Ret
wreese@theriver.com
G Company
On Sat, 01 Nov 97
Updated: 20 Dec 2001
Whitey Reese wreese@theriver.com wrote:
Subject: 1LT Tinsman, Robert F.
Steve Garland,
Understand your dad is looking for Lt Tinsman. First off, I don't know
where he is, but here's some of his info that I dug up from our old
morning reports that may help you find him. He was with my company (G
Company, 8th Cav Regt) all the way back in Japan before the Korean War.
He shipped out with us to Korea in Jul '50.
1LT TINSMAN, Robert F. O-2033779. Date of Birth 01 Feb 1924.
Wounded in Action 02 Sep 1950 Transferred to 8076 Mobil Army Surgical
Hospital 10 Sep 1950. Reasigned to G Co 8th Cav Regt 17 Jan 1951.
Transferred to Hq/Hq Co 8th Cav Regt 27 Jan 1951. I was with G Co from
Dec 1948 to Jul 1951, and knew most of our officers first hand.
Although I recall his name quite clearly, I cannot put a face with the
name. According to the date he was wounded, it must have been when we
were over-run on hill 448 just north of Tabu-Dong at the Bowling Alley.
Hope this little bit of info helps you locate him for your dad. Also
please ask your dad for me if there is any way he knows of to let me
know who the Medical Aid Man was that was attached to G Co on the
evening of 09 Sep 1950.
Thanks.
Whitey Reese
wrees1@juno.com
wreese@sinosa.com
: Website
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G Company
On Fri, 14 Nov 1997
Carl W Moreland CMORE@NEO.RR.COM wrote:
I served in G Co 8th Cav Nov 50 to Nov 51..Would like to hear from
anyone from that time frame.
Thank You,
Carl W Moreland US Army (Ret)
Ronald M. Zirbel
On Sun, 23 Nov 1997
Lois Reinwald junior@powerweb.net wrote:
I am looking for anyone who may have known PFC Zirbel,Ronald M.
He was classified as Died while missing, hostile. All I know was that he
served in the Korean War 8th cav.inf. 1st cav.div.
He was from wisconsin and was originally stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas
10th Infantry. I also was told he may have been in the 187th infantry
regiment.If anyone had known him or of him it would be greatly
appreciated.
B Company
On Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Raymond Williams wrote:
228 marie place
perrysburg, oh 43551
Telephone: (419)874-0733
I was with the 1st Cav.,8th reg. B co until Nov. 1950
I would like to hear from any one who was there at that
time just to find out what happened to every one
2nd BN HQ CO
On Mon, 15 Dec 1997
WTMANLEY WTMANLEY@aol.com wrote:
I served in the Korean War during 1950 and 1951. After 46 years of no
contact with any of my friends I am now intrested in locating Sgt. Renee
Fontane.
His last known address that he provided to me placed him in
Connecticutt. The below informatin is provided to assist in helping me
locate him.
We served in the 2nd BN HQ CO 8th Cav Reg 1st Cal Div. If you any
information as to how I can locate him by this information please contact
me via E-Mail.
If you need further information Please contact me.
Regards,
W.T. Manley
Serial Number# RA1867475
Cpl
HQ Group
On Sat, 20 Dec 1997
Lee Woodberry woodberry@jps.net wrote:
9251 Koncti Bay Road
Kelseyville, CA 95451
Telephone: 707-2777106
Great site I am having a hard time remembering names. Would like to
contact anyone who served in the 8th calvary regiment hdqtrs. group
D Company
On Tue, 06 Jan 1998
Ken VanDerveerkenv@recorder.ca wrote:
FROM:
VANDERVEER K.E.RA12339855 D CO. 8TH. CAV. REG..I WAS IN THE FRIST
LANDING CRAFT THAT LANDED ON THE EAST COAST OF KOREA, ABOVE PUSAN AT A
SMALL INLET..WITH D CO. 8TH. CAV. REG.WE MARCHED FOR SOMETIME TO A
TRAIN SOME WHERE INLAND...ALONG THE ROUTE WE WENT THROUGH A TUNNEL.
AND THEN WE STAYED BY A SMALL LAKE FOR SOME HOURS AND OVER NIGHT. WE
WAS AT TAEJON, OSAN, AND TAEGU
I WAS IN THE 81 MORTERS WHEN I FIRST GOT THERE, AND AFTER A FEW MONTHS.
I GOT PUT IN THE MACHINE GUN PLATOON. IF YOU WaNT I COULD TELL YOU SOME
GOOD STORIES (OR BAD). I GOT FIVE BATTLE STARS AND THE GREEK GOLD MEDLE
OF BRAVERY SO I'M NO BOY SCOUT.....WAS ON PATROL JUST A FEW MILES FROM
THE Y' RIVER AND NORTH OF UNSON WHEN THE CHINESE GOT INTO THE MESS.
K.E.V.
Charles Lex
On Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Deborah A. Polatty Deebers@compuserve.com wrote:
I am looking for information related to my father, Charles B. Lex, Sr.
who served in the Korean War and was a POW for 36 months. His last
brother died last week and he believed he was in the 24th Infantry.
I do know he was a corporal and that he earned a Purple Heart. In the
January 1997 issue of Reader's Digest, there was an article related to
Tiger Survivors and in it was a picture with a man who bears a strong
resemblance to my father. Unfortunately my father is now senile and
cannot answer questions related to the war, although when I was a child
he spoke of it frequently but I don't remember much.
I would appreciate any help you could give me related to this matter.
Thank you.
POW Nov 2 1950 Unsan
On Mon, 12 Jan 1998
Updated: 11/08/2001
Francine Shippen tensleep Email address wrote:
Respectfully request your assistance in locating anyone who may have
known of or served with my uncle CPL CHARLES HAROLD SHIPPEN, US Army,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was reported as captured
November 2, 1950 at Unsan, North Korea. DOD reports indicate death due
to malnutrition March 1, 1951 in POW Camp 5. His remains have not been
recovered. He was born in Springfield Illinois.
I am his next of kin and would appreciate ANY INFORMATION that you may
have. I would like to learn more about my uncle. I am also looking for
unit photos.
I may be contacted at P.O. Box 464, Greenup, KY 41144.
Telephone 606 473-6578.
Your assistance is appreciated.
Respectfully
Francine Shippen
I Company
On Sun, 18 Jan 1998
John Whalen jojktvla@aol.com wrote:
147 Ocean Avenue
Massapequa, NY 11758-6506
phone: 516-799-7210
datein: April 1950 dateout: 1953
John Maurice Whalen. He was from Broad Channel, Queens, New York.
Any information on service record/rank while enlisted would be greatly
appreciated. My father passed away 9 June 1996.
Thank-You.
Willard Clinch
On Sun, 22 Mar 1998
Warren Clinch Email address wrote:
9840 F S. W. 88th Ct. Rd.
Ocala, FL 34481
phone: 352-854-6649
Pabelmak, North Korea
I am trying to locate someone who knew my brother Cpl. Willard
Clinch, he was in the 8th Cav and killed on 2/19/51.
He was killed in action of 2/19/51 and received the DSC,for his
actions in combat. Camp Clinch was named in his honor,
If you knew him or know someone who did, please let me know.
Thanks a lot
UNSAN
On Wed, 18 Mar 1998
Ernest L. Allen Email address wrote:
811 East Rimes Circle
Monroe, LA 71201
Telephone: 318-388-4422
Fax: 318-388-4664
I am looking for info on someone who may have known Joe E.Allen,
8th Rgmt, 1st cav., captured 11/02/50, Unsan, NK.
Joe was in Camp #5. He died Feb 5, 1998. Found your site and
also became interested in MIA's and follow-up efforts to
reclaim remains of our missing GI's.
Am interested in finding records of 1st Cav activities in and
around Unsan on Nov 1 and 2, 1950.
K Co
On Tue, 24 Mar 1998
Al Trotola Email address wrote:
dateout: October 1953
Anyone who served with me, 2nd platoon, on outposts in Korea
1951 E-mail me. Like to hear from anyone in K Co, 8th Cav 1951
1953.
Al Trotola at K-Vet@worldnet.att.net
Item Co
On Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Jack Campbell Email address wrote:
3905 pennsylvania st.#21
Longview, WA 98632
Telephone: (360)636 2566
looking for data on the 3th bat, co i, 8th cav reg aug/sept 1950
timeframe.
H Company Commo
On Sat, 18 Apr 1998
Robert M. Jones Email address wrote:
2120 Wynfield Point Dr
Buford, GA 30519-6740
Telephone: (770)682-6474
Fax: (770)682-3120
I served with H Co 8th Cav from Sep 48-Jun 51. I was the Commo Sgt
until after the battle at Unsan where the Supply Sgt John H. Ross was
MIA Nov 50.
I was promoted to SFC E6 Nov 50 as the Co Supply Sgt and rotated state-
side last of Jun 51. I have a company picture made in Tokyo outside the
barracks in 1949 on the back of which I typed the names of everyone in
the company. It occured to me the names and picture identification may
be of value to someone, if so contact me.
Medical Co
On Fri, 17 Apr 1998
Paul Estes Email address wrote:
HI! My name is Vickie L. Estes, SPC US ARMY stationed at Fort Carson,CO,
RHHT, 3D ACR.
My father was stationed in Korea sometime in October 1952 - January
1954. His name is as follows:
PV2 FLOYD WILLIAM BATEMAN; Service # US 56134 843.
On his DD 214 it states that his most significant duty assignment was
with the Med Co 8th Cav Regt APO 201.
I'm trying to find anyone who may have served with him since he passed
away 14 Jan 96. When he passed away I was serving my term over there
also but in Yongsan, Camp Coiner, with the 8th PERSCOM, 1st Replacement
Co. My father never did talk much at all about Korea so now I'm needing
find anyone who may have been stationed with him.
Thank you for your time in this matter.
K Company
On Mon, 20 Apr 1998
Shane M. Blakeslee Email address wrote:
dateout: 2NOV1950
Looking for info. on my uncle Leland F. Blakeslee. Listed as MIA on
2 NOV 1950. Last seen at Unsan. Was a member of K Company / 8th Calvary
Regiment / 3rd Army Battalion.
Elmy L. Matta
On Wed, 29 Jul 1998
Elmy Alonso Email address wrote:
If anyone who was in the 8th CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV remembers 1st Lt.
Elmy L. Matta has knowledge of him, please contact me. I am his newphew
named after him.
He was killed in action on Aug 8th 1950. Would just like to talk to
someone who knew him. I live in Miami, Fl (305)948-3569 or Cell.
Ph(305)968-4700.
E-mail is Ace3569@aol.com
Thanks. Elmy Alonso
RAYMOND L. ALLEN POW
On Mon, 8 Jun 1998
GENE C. ALLEN Email address wrote:
4712 jeffs rd
merritt, mi 49667
phone: 616-328-2077
dateout: july 31, 1951
cas: yes
comments:
we are looking for any information on him that we can get he was taken
as a pow on nov. 4. 1951 and pass away on july 4, 1951. we have no
information on him at all. RAYMOND L. ALLEN 8TH CAV. REGT. 1ST CAV. DIV
IS ALL WE HAVE and a few medel to show for him any help would be
helpful.
Unsan
On Sun, 24 May 1998
James M Beilstein Email address wrote:
22363 Miramot Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
phone: 760-247-4645
dateout: 1950-11-02I
cas: yes
comments:
I would like to hear from anyone who served with MSGT Carl William
Waterbury in the 8th Cav. He was listed as missing in action at Unsan
on the 2nd of Nov. 1950.
Unsan
On Mon, 6 Jul 1998
June L. Copeland Email address wrote:
comments:
We are looking for information regarding my Uncle Donald Lee Smith
Military ID#19313502. He was a corporal in the US Army. He was a
member of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was listed
as missing in action while fighting the enemy near Unsan on November 2,
1950. So far that is all we know. If anyone has any information,
we would be grateful.
I Co 3rd Bn
On Sat, 6 Jun 1998
Tom Goss Email address wrote:
Mr Barker,
Please add me to your data file for whatever good it may do.
CWO Thomas G. Goss, Unit Administrator, (and sometimes platoon leader)
I Co 3rd Bn, 8th Cav.
From Fort Devens Mass ( at the time we were 3rd Bn 7th Inf, 3d Div) we
were shipped to Korea - arrived Aug 1950 and became the 3rd Bn 8th Cav.
I was with the company until june 1951, having survived the Unsan
debacle as well as many other unfortunate events.
Over the years I've been in touch (and still am) with many of the
members of the Bn and Regt.
If I can be of help - in any way - please email me at;
Tgoss42079@aol.com
or
if urgent tel: 407-777-1937
Unsan
On Fri, 21 Aug 1998
Allan Keck ALKEK@postoffice.worldnet.att.net wrote:
501 BANANA LN.
FT. PIERCE, FL 34982
I AM FORMER POW -CO. B 7th. CAV. REG POW CAMP # 5 AT PYOKDONG
LOOKING FOR INFO. ON CPL. ROBERT JAMES STIM RA 16251099
CO G 8th CAV REG. DECLARED MISSING AT UNSAN n. KOREA NOV. 1, 1950
FATE STILL UNKNOWN. DATE OF BIRTH AUG. 9, 1927
HE WAS FROM WILKENSBURG, PA. LAST POSSIBLE ON DEATH MARCH (UNCONFIRMED)
PLEASE IF ANYONE HAS ANY KNOWLEDGE PLESE CONTACT ME AS FAMILY HAS NO
INFO OTHER THAN MIA AND ONE YR. LATER DECLARED DEAD.
THANKS
C.ALLAN KECK
UNSAN
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998
MARKANDKYM@aol.com
Subject: John S Cavagnaro/KIA:1950-11-02/KR WAR
Do you have more info.May be my father's childhood friends; middle
name?, city Alameda? (home town), please help.
Ed note: died at Unsan Nov 2, 1950
Unsan
On Tue, 10 Feb 1998
Barbara Nolan Email address wrote:
my name is barbara nolan and my ex husband thomas lawrence nolan who
lost his first cousin sgt lawrence nolan who was pow mia in korean war.
my son is l5 yrs old and i would like my son ryan thomas nolan to know
about family who gave his life for his country. we have lost contact
with his mother katherine nolan who was married to lawrence nolan who
died at 47 lung cancer immediate after news of his son.
from what i can remeber sgt lawrence nolan while in combat was wounded
shot in eye and stayed in and put on light duty. an area was bombed he
was sent with paltoon to check area for survivors his men were killed
and he was captured and held prisoner.
sgt lawrence nolan's mother received information from the war department
he was alive and returning him.. the neighborhood in the bronx had a
bannor and everyone waiting for his arrival. instead sgt lawrence
nolan's parents and family were given apoligies and told their was a
mix up and the person they had was not his son. katherine nolan had
breakdown and his father died soon after.
we had been in touch with family until 1982 .
sgt lawrence nolan had a sister she was married and had two children
and her husband was in korea and died of liver complications from the
war she remarried and resides at last i know in southern nj and was
moving to fla thier two children i think in edison nj where they grew up.
i would like very much to find out any information or whre his name
would be listed or if you had any information i could share with my son
and two other children.
thank you barbara nolan
tvlbarbara@aol.com
92 igerna road
north creek new york 12853
G Co
On Wed, 7 Oct 1998
Karen Essex Email address wrote:
My father and I are looking for information about his brother (my uncle)
Ogden N. Thompson. He served in the 8 CAV RGT (INF). IDNO 16289393
We would welcome information from anyone who served with him. We are
also trying to locate his wife and child. He married while stationed in
Japan.
Pictures with the Names: Eugene J. Fields, Garcia, Nicholson, Brant,
Redman, Tremberry, Tumbleston and Reese. Some of the names may be
misspelled due to the condition of the pictures. We believe that his
wife's maiden name was Oshima.
Thank you,
Karen Essex
G Co - Captured
On Tue, 14 Jul 1998
James Stroh Email address wrote:
I am trying to find any information about my father's service in Korea.
His name is Christopher C. Henry. He is an ex-pow, medically retired and
has no memory of where he was captured or released. He was captured
around the 1st to the 3rd of November 1950 and was freed on Thanksgiving
Day 1950.
Dad was severely wounded and lost his right leg as a result of his
capture. Dad was in the 8th Cav. Regiment 1st Cav Div Company G, during
his time in Korea. Dad was an expert in demolitions..Dad served with
Harry Trollop and with Barney Gianola, during this time. Dad was
supposedly promoted to Sgt.1st class..in the field.
Dad's brother Frederick F. Henry was also in Korea and was awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously and Camp Henry in Korea is
also named for him.
See: 38th Inf Rgt page.
I would appreciate any information regarding my Father or Uncle. Dad is
hoping to find out any information.
Here is the information that we know about my Dad:
Service Number: 18002377
Inducted 1939 to Sep. 1945
Reentered: 1948 and was medically retired July 1953 from Letterman
General Hosp. San Francisco, California
Last record of rank: E-5
Thank you for your time and for this wonderful website
Christine (Henry) Stroh
6675 Weatherby Way
Sacramento, California 95842-2400
email: Krystie125@aol.com
phone (916) 331-1608
Here is his name, address, and phone number
Christopher C. Henry
1236 Hilltop Drive
Salinas, California 93905
(831) 424-7165
Again..thank-you
Christine (Henry) Stroh
WIA Spt 1950
On Fri, 23 Oct 1998
Lewis W. Lester Email address wrote:
route 10
Jesse, WV 24849
Phone: 1-304 682 5196
Email: lwlester@dvdol.com
Comments:
us army private ra13339741 entered service feb 1950,basic training
ft knox ky.
shipped overseas uss walker,white beach okinawha,june 1950, shipped
to korea on japanese ship july 1950.
assigned 1st cav div 8th reg at tague korea, wounded sept 1950 shipped
back to osaka japan, flew back to hospital attebury ind
later assigned to ft chaffee ark 5th armd div,discharged 1958 50%
combat wounded.
any information on units or personell i served with
8th Cav POW
On Wed, 28 Apr 1999
Pam McLaughlin Email addresst wrote:
Ed note: Mr. Hinkle was with 8th Cav Rgt.
Hi my name is Jessica Hinkle. I am the Grandaughter of William R. Hinkle
who is an Ex-POW of the Korean war.My Grandfather wanted me to try and
help locate an Ex-POW friend of his.
The friend of my grandfather is Harold E. Beldon. He was last seen in
camp number 5 where my grandfather and him were held captive.
Ed Note: Mr. Beldon was: 61st Artillery Bn 1st Cav Div
My grandfather was then moved to a different camp and that was the last
time my grandfather ever saw or heard from him again.At the time of the
war he was known to be living in Pomona, California. My grandfather did
find out that he was released from camp 5 around September of 1953.
This is all the information I have and I would be so very greatful if
you could help my grandfather and I out on trying to find his long lost
friend that he cares so deeply for. If anyone has any information on the
where abouts of Harold E. beldon please contact:
William R. Hinkle at (304)645-7837.
My grandfather is from Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Thank you and God Bless
Mortar Ridge/ Old Baldy
On Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Charles Powell Email address wrote:
i am interested in anyone who served in Korea in 1952-1953. i WAS
HOSPITALIZED AT 44TH MASH HOSP. i ALSO WAS ARTILLARY DIRECTOR @ 38TH
PARELLEL WHILE CONNECTED WITH THE fIRST cAVALRY.
aLSO SEARCHING FOR FIELD FIRST SGT GUFFREY ALSO LIKE TO HEAR FROM GI'S
WHO REMEMBER MORTAR RIDGE AND OLD BALDY.
THANKS FOR THE INTEREST
CHARLES POWELL
Infantry Commander 5th and 8th
On Thu, 1 Apr 1999
Woodburn Mickel, Jr. Email address wrote:
Street: 3734 Overland Cutoff
City: Martinez
State/Prov: GA.
ZIP: 30907-2706
Country: US
Phone: 706-854-9301
Fax:
Email: wmickel@bellsouth.net
Your Unit: 8th & 5th Cav Inf.Cmdr,0-6, 1950 thru 52
How you heard about us?
Newspaper
Area of Interest:
Army
Comments:
Served with 1st Cav.for duration of the conflict,except for brief
hospital time recovering from wounds.Received Silver Star with two
OLC's,Purple Heart with OLC,Bronze Star with V and three OLC's.
Other decorations and service during closing phases of WWII and the
Vietnam War.
8th CAV UNSAN
On Mon, 2 Mar 1998
Updated: 18 Oct 1999
William (Moose) McClain Email address wrote:
Found your name on the web site and wondered if you have listings of
ex-korean POW's who were captured in early 195o around Unsan North
Korea.
I was with the 8th Regt, 1st Cav. div and captured by the chinese on 5
November, 1950
William Moose McClain
Ruff2war@aol.com
For Mr. McClain
Sun, 3 Jan 1999
From: Pat Ormond II Email address
Subject: Major Robert J. Ormond
William McClain Ruff2war@aol.com
Dear Mr. McClain,
I noticed your E-mail posting on the Korean War Project and wondered if
you knew or served with my father Major Robert J. Ormond. He was
supposedly wounded and taken prisoner on 11/2/50 and died in a POW camp
on 11/10/98.
I was only 9 years old when he died and have very little info on his
death. I would like to know more about him.
Thanks,
Pat Ormond II
pormo@aol.com
