Able Co.
On Thu, 22 Jan 1998
William de Creeft decreeft@xyz.net wrote:
box 1769
Homer, AK 99603
phone: 907-235-8924
fax: 907-235-5699
datein: april 1952 dateout: may 1953
In Able co. BAR-man,then squad leader (think it was 2nd squad).
Have had an air taxi in Alaska the last 30 years. I remember
my asst. sqd.ldr. was named Kiepert, pretty sure plt. Sgt. was
Shaw, had a good friend named Thibedoux,and a lot of others
who's names have faded but not their faces.
I would like to hear from anyone who remembers. There was a
man named Wise..not in my platoon..who was killed near me.
He had a popless grenade hanging from his pocket that went off
inside his coat....might be the one mentioned in your "looking
for' column.I don't remember the date but we were reinforcing
the Korean Whitehorse Div in reserve if anybody can add to that.
So Wise was in the 1st Batt, and maybe even in Able Co. that I saw
killed, but I don't know if there was another wise in 2nd Batt. but
I doubt it.
On 6 Oct 1952 the 1st platoon(that was us) went into blocking position
behind a ROK outfit while they were fighting at Whitehorse Hill, and
that on the 10th the 2nd platoon made an attack up the ridge of the
T-Bone, and it looks like we moved up, though still behind the ROKs.
Anyway, Wise was killed on the 11th, and there was a man named Wise
who was killed near me, moving up the hill ,when a popless grenade
went off inside his jacket. We weren't in combat, just moving our
position up, so this was pretty sudden and unexpected and we considered
it a freak accident. I think now this was the answer; but wouldnt
want to say for sure in case there was another Wise in the 2nd platoon
who may have been a casualty but it would be quite a coincidence.
If I can get in touch with Carla someday, and she has a letter from
him from then, maybe we can pin it down a little closer. The man I'm
talking about had to be in our platoon, and maybe even Able Co.
Just for your interest, we later were on the T-Bone,2500 yards in
front of the MLR, on either Eerie or Arsenal(whichever was out the
farthest!) for 3 weeks.We didn't have it bad although of course we
were scared out there but weren't hit by troops ,just lot's of artillery
fire and sniping; but were relieved by the 7th Div, and they got hit
really hard and over-run with casualties and prisoners taken, so we felt
we squeaked through that one!
Mostly we did night patrols out around 3 Sisters and the really
dangerous part would have been to get lost and try to come home through
the Thai regiment that was attatched to us .
See these url's for Bill's website:
Kachemak Air Service: http://www.xyz.net/~decreeft/kas.htm
The Travel Air Site: http://www.xyz.net/~decreeft/fly1929.htm
12/51 - 12/52
On Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Robert Atchison wrote:
221 N. MAPLE STREET 11758
N. MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758
I WAS A MEMBER OF THE 9TH INF. REG., 2ND INF. DIV. IN KOREA FROM 12/51
TO 12/52. I AM INTERESTED IN JOINING A KOREAN VET. ORGANIZATION. IN
ADDITION-IS THERE A BOOK ON THE HISTORY OF THE 2ND INF. DIV.?
Heavy Mortars
On Fri, 6 Feb 1998
John Riordan Email address wrote:
Inducted 27 nov 1951-date of seperation 19-nov-1953- Made Sargent
T jun-10-1953.
I am trying to make a tribute for my father. He won his master sargents
stripes in korea during the war. He was a young Irishman who was
drafted, and won his his Master Stripes, and his U.S. citzenship at the
same time. I wonder if that would happen in the world today?
My dad was a member of the 2nd Infantry Division, He was in the Heavy
motar company 9th infantry. I am trying to reassemble all of his awards,
so I can have them framed, and give to him.
I have all the peices except the little, Heavy motor co 9th infantry
badge. I remember that they were on the eplilets. I hope I have the
description right, they were on the top of his shoulder. Any help would
be of great help. I am from the chicago area. As his son, I would be
deeply in your debt.
Thanks
John Riordan
HQ Co
On Fri, 6 Feb 1998
Karen Galligan Email address wrote:
3 Mattocks Place
Closter, NJ 07624
datein: 1950 dateout: 1950
I am posting this message on behalf of my dad, who is searching for
anyone who knew or has information about his twin brother - GEORGE A.
MORRIS. According to official records, he was a Corporal in the 9th
Inf. 2nd Div. HQ Co. and was declared MIA 12/1/50.
He was last seen in a truck convoy in Kunuri, North Korea where he was
given order to abandon vehicles and attempt to infiltrate on foot. He
was from New Milford, NJ. If you have any information,
please contact:
John H. Morris, Sr.
3 Mattocks Place
Closter, NJ 07624
or e-mail me (karen.galligan@woodbridgenj.ncr.com)
SGT. JACK V. WISEMAN
On Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Alan Johnson Email address wrote:
phone: (765) 282-4218
fax: (765) 741-5856
datein: 10/15/51 dateout: 2/6/53
Looking for information from anyone who was acquainted with my uncle.
I was five yrs. old the last time I saw him. A big, gentle man, he
was killed in February 1953 by a steel pole blown up by enemy mortar.
Any information on Uncle Jack would be greatly appreciated. I remember
he liked to chew and smoke cigars.
I am seeking information on where he was killed, what battle, etc.
Also personal information about him and his buddies is eagerly
sought. I've always been very proud of him and was one of the reasons
I joined and served in the Army. Thanks.
HQ Company
On Fri, 19 Dec 1997
Ernest R Blackwell Email address wrote:
Columbia, SC
phone: 803-783-9618
Captain LIncoln Wray served in the 2nd Division , 9th Regiment HQ Co.
from 1950-1951 . He recieved 2 bronz stars and was nominated for a
silver star . he was my father-inlaw and i am trying to locate any one
who may have served with him . He recently passed away and i am
gathering information for his wife and children concerning his
military history.
WIA Pusan
On Wed, 26 Nov 1997
Tom Turner, Jr. wrote:
139 Donta Road
Ashland, KY 41102-8401
Telephone: 606-928-8464
I was in the 2nd. Inf. 9th.Reg. I landed in pusan aug. 19 1950. I was
hit and went to the hospital in Japan it was the 118th station
hospital. but for some reason or another I never got my purple heart
on my records.
Sinjong MIA
My name is Gerald V. Ward
HC74, Box 158
Mountain View, Arkansas 72560.
My brother, Kenneth C. Ward, became MIA on 11-27-50 in the vicinity of
Sinjong, North Korea during the Korean War. To date we have never
heard from anyone who knows what happened to him. I have written
dozens of letters even to men in his outfit and no one can give us
information as to what happened to him. If you can be of any
assistance in my quest to find out any information on him, I would
appreciate hearing from you."
INFORMATION ON KENNETH WARD:
Kenneth Carl Ward, Infantry, Korea
Co D, 9th Inf. Regt.
MIA 11/27/50 vicinity of Sinjong, North Korea
Date of Birth - June 5, 1930
Enlisted 1 March 1950
Station: Ft. Riley, Ft. Lawton, and Ft. Lewis
KIA 3/01/53
On Thu, 11 Dec 1997
David Thomson wrote:
1435 Criswell Street
New Castle, IN 47362
Telephone: 219-548-3046
I am doing some research on the death of my uncle, George R.
Laplante. I've amazed at how well organized your website is and how
easy it is for me to get the information I am looking for. Thank you
for your organization and help.
Linn F. Loida
On Thu, 01 Jan 1998
Robert Luttrell Email address wrote:
I am trying to locate the burial site of an American Soldier killed in
Korea. My father and my family attended the Korean War Memorial
dedication in July 1995. During our stay my father told me of a friend
he had made during basic training and he went on to tell me his friend
had gotten killed on Pork Chop Hill. My father passed away in September
1995.
I am trying to locate the burial site of his friend so as to place
flowers on the grave and show my respect and thanks to a true American.
Through your database I have located information on my fathers friend.
I talked to the folks in Washington D.C. over at the National Cemetery
Services and they could not find any information about him being buried
in a National Cemetery. My dad would not talk about the Korean War my
whole life until we were at the memorial. We had planned on locating
Mr. Loida together. Since my fathers death I have decided to continue
this search with the help of my brother. I would appreciate any help
or advice in this matter.
Here is the information about Mr. Loida
Linn F. Loida
IDNO: 17340830
SVC: Army
CasDate: 19521129
Home: STE Genevieve County, MO.
Biryr: 1932
Robert Luttrell
Proud Son and American
RAYMOND H. BERRY
On Tue, 18 Nov 1997
"robert r. berry" Email address wrote:
250 dufford ct.
branchville, sc 29432
phone: (803) 274-4327
I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY UNCLE RAYMOND H. BERRY KILLED IN
ACTION SEP. 1, 1950. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION
IN KOREA.
HE WAS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA SERVED OPL 9 INF 2 INF DIV KOREA P H.
PLEASE WRITE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES OR INFORMATION ON HIS
FRIENDS THAT SERVED WITH HIM. ROBERT R. BERRY 250 DUFFORD CT.
BRANCHVILLE, S.C. 29432
GEORGE B. KENNEDY KIA
On Sun, 28 Dec 1997
SHAWN3224 Email address wrote:
My Uncle George was KILLED IN ACTION on September 1, 1950. He was in
the above REGIMENT/DIVISION.
GEORGE B. KENNEDY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
BORN 1932
U.S. ARMY, PRIVATE FIRST CLASS #13307980.
Would you be able to tell me how I might find out more about his
division and what type of fighting (where in South Korea) they were
encountering that particular point in the war?
Thank You,
SHAWN KENNEDY
SHAWN3224@aol.com
Yanggu KIA
On Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Frank Panetta Email address wrote:
datein: 09-29-1950 dateout: 09-01-1951
I am looking for any information about my uncle Pfc. Anthony Panetta,
U.S. Army Serial No. 51064973.
He was a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regimemt, 2nd Infantry Div.
While leading his platoon as a point man up a hill near Yanggu, South
Korea on August 31, 1951, he encountered the enemy and was seriously
wounded. He died of those wounds September 1,1951 at MASH 8225 APO 301.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Frank Panetta
Edward Cohen C Co
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998
Subject: Looking for 2nd Infantry 9th Regiment C-Company
9 Los Vientos
Newbury Park, CA
Telephone: 805-499-6959
Please help..I'm looking for the above information for my father,
Edward Cohen, who served in 1950 and 1951.
I would appreciate any information.
Thank you,
Jacki Freeman Email address
Hi Ted,
My father's, Edward Cohen, 70th birthday is in June and I would love for
him to be able to talk to or meet someone else who was in his same
company:
2nd Infantry 9th Regiment Combat Engineers.
Yours Truly, Jacki Freeman
C Company
On Fri, 10 Apr 1998
James Rogers Email address wrote:
phone: 937 376-1044
comments:
I would 2nd Infantry Division C. Company March of 1951 to June of
1953 a list of people who served and what happened if any to your
knowledge. I was wounded on Sept. 23,1951.
Thank you.
El Paso vets meet
Updated: 11/18/98
Mon, 30 Sep 1996
From: Joe Tureaud Joe2joan@aol.com
Mar 51 to Sep 51 "L" Co., 9th RCT, 2d Inf Div.
Sep 51 to Feb 52 "D" Btry., 82d AAA Bn
8812 Parkland Drive
El Paso, TX 79925-4011
(915) 591-4789
FAX: (915) 590-5392
This is my first visit, however, it won't be my last. We have a group
of 8 members of the 82d AAA Bn, from the years of 50,51
and 52 here in El Paso and we get together for lunch on the
2d tuesday of each month.
So if either of you are in the area by all means give me a call and
let's get together. Personally I spent 6 months in the 9th RCT,
and 6 months with the 82dAAA.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Bobby Joe Thornton
On Wed, 22 Jul 1998
Janice Thornton Email address wrote:
12794 Silvia Loop
Woodbridge, Va 22192
phone: 703-670-4551
datein: 1949 dateout: 10/19/51
cas: yes
comments:
HI, I am the younger sister of Bob/Bobby Joe Thornton of Murray, KY,
who was killed 1951 in Korea (RA 143-25-5576.)
I am looking for information on his miltary career/the battle that
lead up to his death and any friends that might have known Bobby Joe.
In his photo album, I have pictures of some of his friends: "Hank",
"Beard", "Sparkey","Tex", and Bob Carscid.
Facts from the photo album are: he was on the Pickway ship and maybe
Basker ship; Honolulu/Hawaii pictures; and a Scholifield Base Medical
Company sign.
Any information would be greatly appreciated!!!!
THANKS
Janice Thornton
For our Boys
On Wed, 10 Jun 1998
Ronald peters Email address wrote:
1006 north glen drive
glen mills, PA 19342
phone: 610-558-0318
datein: dec 1 1947 dateout: dec 1 1951
cas: yes
comments:
to the men of the 9 th inf. reg. that survived the blazing summer heat
and the freezing cold of the korean winters freedom is indeed not free
JOSEPH FRANCIS TONER
On Mon, 25 May 1998
Updated 18 Oct 1999
GEORGE POPP Email address wrote:
dateout: NOV. 1950
cas: yes
comments:
I am requesting any information for the sister of, JOSEPH FRANCIS TONER,
2nd. Inf. DIV. 9TH REGIMENT, who disappeared while infiltrating a
Chinese roadblock near Sunchon, in NOV. 1950.
If you knew Joseph or can add anything to this Mystery, the family will
be gratefully thankful.
George Popp
Charley B. Ireland
On Sat, 23 May 1998
Rose Brooks Email address wrote:
4934 Strasbourg Pl
New Orleans, LA 70129-1416
Med Co
I am writing this for my grandmother. My husband Charley B. Ireland left
Fort Lewis Washington with the medical corps 9th Infantry Second
Division in July of 1950 for Korea. He was a Technical Sargeant.
He was missing in action action for 31 months when I was notified that
he had died of wounds November 30th 1950. He was a mess steward.
I would appreciate any information from anyone who knew him.
Thank You,
Margaret F. Ireland
6049 Wingate Drive
New Orleans, La. 70122
E-mail(granddaughters) neworleansrose@yahoo.com
Hq, Hq Co, 1st Bn
On Tue, 19 May 1998
Updated: 10 Oct 2003
Charles W. Sherer (CW SHERER) Email address wrote:
CHARLES W. SHERER (SGT/MAJ, Hq Co, 1st Bn
4811-Burrows Crossing Road
Jasper, AL 35504-4138
phone: (205) 221-6641
datein: 09 NOV 50 dateout: 25 oCT 52
comments:
I, CHARLES W. SHERER, entered USARMY, 9Nov50, Asgnd Ft Jackson SC, Co B,
61st Inf Regt, 8th Inf Div after Hvy Wpns training I was asgnd to Co A,
13th Inf Regt, 8th Inf Div Ft Jackson, SC as CADRE, DI. Volunteered and
arrived KOREA 31 Dec 51.
Asgnd Hq, Hq Co, 1st Bn, 9th Inf Regt, 2d Inf Div. I was later promoted
to SGT/MAJOR. I sefrved in this capacity with 2 Bn CO's, Col BLACK and
MAJOR ANTHONY TENCZA Until I rotated home to ALABAMA and separated
from the ARMY at Ft Jackson, SC on 25 October 1952.
More from Charlie Sherer
Updated: 7 Dec 2001
Charles W. Sherer (CW SHERER) Email address wrote:
I am trying to find Lt HAROLD B. WATSON, Co B, KIA in KOREA.
I was the 1st Bn, 9th Inf Regt SGT/MAJ at the time of his death. The
1st Sgt and I, SGT/MAJ CHARLES W. SHERER signed off the death
certificate certifying that yes, it was in fact Lt Watson. I was trying
to see the date of death. He was leading a daylight patrol and a mortar
round must have been a direct hit. Also who was his C.O.?
Lt Watson had jsut returned from R & R and had been with his fiance' in
TOKYO, she was a school teacher for the dependent children of service
personnel. He had visited with us the day he was KIA. He was due to
rotate within a couple of weeks.
Appreciate any information you can furnish me.
CHARLES W. SHERER
G Co
On Mon, 11 May 1998
Leslie Johnson Email address wrote:
104 s 5th st
Perkasie, PA 18944
Telephone: 215 2573555
Comments:
i would like to hear from anyone who was with co g 9th rct 2nd div
sept 1951 to july 1952
F Co - Naktong
On Sat, 12 Sep 1998
Roger J. Houdek Email address wrote:
Cpl. Ronald L. Houdek, F Co, 9th Inf, 2d Div, was my cousin. His home
town was Glen Ellyn, IL and his date of birth was 14 Feb 29. Most of
this information is taken from his tombstone.
As to his location when he became a casualty I found the following in
Roy Appleman's book SOUTH TO THE NAKTONG, NORTH TO THE YALU
(June-November 1950)
THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE NAKTONG BULGE Page 303
That night, 11-12 August, North Koreans built up their roadblock east of
Yongsan to greater strength and extended it to a point three miles east
of the town. A staff officer awakened Colonel Hill before daylight to
inform him that the enemy had ambushed several ambulances and trucks two
miles east of Yongsan. Although hard-pressed at Cloverleaf, Hill
immediately ordered F Company, 9th Infantry, out of the line there and
dispatched it together with a platoon of mortars to attack the roadblock.
The 15th Field Artillery Battalion helped by turning some of its guns to
fire on it.
If you can find or know the names of any other veterans from his unit I
would like to contact them.
Thank you,
roger1837@aol.com
ALBERT WISWELL
On Thu, 17 Sep 1998
Becky Czech Email address wrote:
HELLO,
MY NAME IS BECKY CZECH.
MY UNCLE WAS ALBERT WISWELL OF MN. HE SERVED IN ARMY. HE WAS KILLED IN
KOREA DURING THE WAR.
I NEVER KNEW HIM, BUT I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS SOMEONE
THAT WAS WITH HIM IN THE WAR. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU
CAN GIVE ME.
SINCERELY,
BECKY CZECH
BCZECH@ANTIOCH.COM
P.S. ALBERT'S SISTER, BERNICE, IS MY MOM.
3rd Bn - Edsel Issac
On Mon, 24 Aug 1998
Dan Tatum Email address wrote:
My Father-in-law, George Coefer, was an NCO in the Heavy Mortar Company
of the 2ID, 9th Inf, 3rd Bn during the Korean War. Originally from
the hills of East Tennessee around Elizabethtown, he retired from the
Army and now lives in Madison, Al (in the phone book).
He was at Kunu Ri in November 1950 and it has just been in the last few
years that he has been able to talk about his experiences. He would
like to locate information on a buddy, Edsel Isaac.
Dan Tatum
Huntsville, Al
Note: from Dan:
On Wed, 3 Feb 1999 Dan Tatum wrote:
Ted,
In Janauary this year I got a e-mail from someone who knows my
Father-in-law, George Coefer's long lost buddy, Edsel Isaacs. He is
retired in Wishram, Wa. They have talked by phone and will get together
this summer.
Herbert Ward MIA
On Wed, 21 Oct 1998
Irene Williams Email address wrote:
Calhoun, Ga
706-625-9808
I am looking for any info on my uncle Herbert Ward. He was in the 9
INF RGT 2 INF DIV. Rank PVT - IDNO: 14324017 - Military 04745 - RA -
Birth Year 1932 - MIA: North Korea - Date of Casualty: 11/26/1950 -
Looking for anyone that might of known him.
E-Mail to iwilli1081@aol.com
Thanks,
Item and Easy Co's
On Sat, 17 Oct 1998
djw4 Email address wrote:
hi, my name is donna,,,i am writing on behalf of my father,
edward entwisle, who served from july of 1952 to july of 1954.
he was in the 9th regiment 2nd infantry. he was in item company and
e company.
he also trained as a medic..he was called eddie or doc...he is very
interested in being in contact with anyone that was in that regiment
or who might remember him..I believe he is ready to revive this
time of his life.
thank you
ldjms@yahoo.com
B Co - Medal of Honor
On Tue, 26 May 1998
qttriz Email address wrote:
I recently e-mailed you about a request about my father, Capt. Edward
Krzyzowski, who was killed in action during the Korean War.
He was posthumsly awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism. I have the
information you requested.
My dad was in Company B, 9th infantry Regiment, 2nd infantry division,
U.S. Army. He was killed in action, Sept. 3, 1951.
I suppose by now, that many who had served with my father are no
longer living, but perhaps some one may recall my dad. Since I was only
6 weeks old when he died, I know little about him. With the internet at
my disposal who knows.
Thank you sincerely in advance for any help you can toss my way, and if
I can be of any help to you, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Nancy K. Trznadel
Finding Frank Smith, SGT
On Wed, 19 Aug 1998
Leslie Howard Email addresswrote:
my father was in Korea, he left right after basic training and was
wounded on 3/8/51.
My Dad is looking for Frank Smith he was in the army he reinlisted in
aug 1950. he was from ny from the Foundling Home. He was from Harrison,
N.Y. He was 9th Infantry 2nd division. I hope you can help.
Leslie Howard
ps: Frank Smith. I think was a sargeant
A Company
On Thu, 5 Nov 1998
Campbell Email address
wrote:
13913 jeffrey drive
Edmond, OK 73013-4717
Phone: (405)478-3618
Fax: (405)962-4546
Email: CampbellG@tbird.ngb.army.mil
Comments:
I searched for my father this site. He was with the 2nd Inf Div
during the Korean war & does not think many of his friends survived
the conflict. He is now a member of the 2nd Inf Div Association.
I myself am in the Army and serve as an AGR Soldier with the Oklahoma
Army National Guard, HHC (-) 45th Inf Bde (Separete) (E-6).
Sherman Junior Campbell (From Konawa, OK)
July 1950 - March 1951 Co A, 9th Inf Regt, 2nd Inf Div/Radio Operator
for Co Cdr.
March 1951 - July 1951 8th Army HQ's, 869th Replacement Depot, Radio
Switchboard Operator.
He joined up with the 2nd Inf Div at Port in Washington State. He had
just completed a tour of duty in Okinawa and was on a troop Ship
returning to the U.S. (Ft Lewis, WA) when the Korean Conflict broke out.
He immediately upon arriving at Port, was assigned to Co A, 9th Regt,
2nd Inf Div as filler and went with 2nd to Korea. Was wounded twice,
once in arm and once in leg from July 1950 to March 1951.
If anyone remembers him and wishes to contact him, they can get in
touch with him through me. He has had a hard time lately dealing with
what he experienced while he was there. Feels most of his Company did
not survive the war. I think it would do him good if an old friend from
there were to contact him.
Fox Co
On Fri, 20 Nov 1998
James Gordon Email address wrote:
my name is (former) sargent maurice a gordon, 2nd division 9th infantry
reg, fox co. 3rd platoon 1st squad (b.a.r. man) . i was in korea from
1951 to 1953. any infomation on my buddies would be of great help to me.
or write me:
maurice gordon
p.o. box 263
islip, new york 11751-0263
On Sun, 25 Oct 1998
William Dill Email address wrote:
Korean War Project Guest Book Entry
First Name: William
Last Name : Dill
Street: Windjammer Cres
City: Newport News,
State/Prov: VA
ZIP: 23602
Email: pehd@aol.com
Comments:
I served with the 2nd Div. during the Korean War. I was there from the
end of July, 1950 till June, 1951. Thank you so very much for the
information you have provided me on this site.
William "Billy" Boyd Martin
From: "Martin, Steve" Email address
Subject: William "Billy" Boyd Martin; 9 INF RGT 2 INF DIV
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999
Writing in hopes that you may have known my uncle William "Billy" B.
Martin of Talladega Co., Alabama during the Korean War, or may know of
an individual that likely knew him.
His I.D. # was 14316831 according to the Korean War Project Internet
site. He died as a result of enemy mortar fire according to surviving
family members. I know very little about him other than he enjoyed
playing the guitar. I occasionally wonder who his friends were during
the war, and where in Korea did he die?
Sincerely,
Steve Martin of Higdon, AL
Leroy Johnson
On Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Updated: 1/30/2001
MARCUS D BENJAMIN Email address wrote:
I am the 30 year old nephew of Leroy Johnson, declared Died While
Missing in Korea on February 14, 1951 at Sangsok South Korea. He was in
the 9th Infantry, and from the hoetown of Natchitoches, La.
I have few details about his life and I would like to get more
information on possibly the battle in which he was killed and maybe some
accounts from some servicemen who either knew him or served with in the
same area.
Thanks.
marcus
Email: graphics@mbendesigns.com
Samuel Reed
On Mon, 08 Feb 1999
john wayne Email address wrote:
My family nad I have been looking for information on my uncle PFC Samuel
Reed of the 9th INF REG 2nd INF DIV that was KIA in Korea if you can
help at all please e-mail me.
ChongChon River
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999
MMMMMDel@aol.com wrote:
My husband is a Korean War Vet. He's a member of the VFW, the MCL and
the AL.
He's looking for a Joseph F. Toner who never came back. An Army man
from South Jersey.
L Co
On Wed, 3 Mar 1999
Col Joe Email address wrote:
I'm looking for a guy who was wounded on March 17, l952 when I took a
reinforced platoon to raid the village of Sangsori in North Korea, at
the tip of Snipers Ridge. He wounded himself about 100 meters from the
MLR.
I need his input as to who some of the other members of the platoon
were.
I've got the Company Rosters for L & K Company. This guy was in L Co.
He had a round go thru his helmet above thehair line just weeks before.
LTC Garret, Bn Co made him turn in the helmet. (morale problem?)
As you know L Co lost 80 KIA and 120 wounded on March 17, l953 at Little
Gibralter.
Keep Up The Fire.
Col Joe
Willie Rowe POW (DIE)
On Thu, 4 Mar 1999
Astarr2c@aol.com wrote:
excerpted: i am hoping however, that you can provide me with some
additional information on my uncle. i have never cried so hard as i
did when i entered his name and the information appeared on the computer
like magic. bless you.
i have lots of letters and the Army notices listing him first as MIA
then POW and finally deceased. I cant make heads or tails of some of
it but I am hoping to hear in person from someone that he is in fact
gone. thank you again
Hvy Mortars
On Sun, 14 Mar 1999
"Rolfe L. Hillman III" Email address wrote:
My late father, COL(Ret) Rolfe L. Hillman,Jr.- USMA Class of 1945), was
with the 9th Inf (Heavy Mortar Comp)/2nd Inf. Div. in Korea from July'50
to Mar'51.
He was a member of the 9th and 2nd Infantry associations. He contribued
to the Korean War Memorial = both time & $. I'm an associate member of
9th & 2nd associations.
V/R
Rolfe L. Hillman III
9th Inf Assoc - MANCHUs
2nd Inf Assoc - Indianheads
"Keep up the Fire!"
Edwin Martin MIA 8-31-50
On Mon, 14 Dec 1998
cfarris cfarris@goplay.com wrote:
My Great- Uncle Edwin Curtis Martin is listed as MIA/KIA, but there
is no actual proof of this. I have very little info on where he fought
or what he did because no one in the family that would remember any
of it is alive any more.
Note; help needed from anyone who may remember Edwin.
Crystal Farris
Blaze Ziegler
On Sat, 20 Mar 1999
"Glenn W & Carrol L. McCormick" Email address wrote:
I am not sure if you are looking to add to your database on military who
served in Korea, but I would like to add my father-in-law who refuses to
bow down to computer technology, he doesn't own one.
In any case, his name is Blaze Ziegler, he is from Kansas, served with
2nd Div 9th Rgt, 3Bn Co I, 3rd Plt, 3rd Sqd and was a BAR gunner.
In any case he is living in Wichita, Ks and is retired. Thanks
3rd Bn
On Sun, 28 Mar 1999
Jack Helms Email address wrote:
Street: 3232 PURSELL LANE
City: PENSACOLA
State/Prov: FL
ZIP: 32526
Email: JHELMS@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
Your Unit: 2ND INF, 9TH REG,3RD BATT
Comments:
HI - JUST READ ABOUT THIS ADDRESS IN THE PAPER TODAY. I WAS 17 WHEN I
LANDED IN PUSAN IN OCT 1950 AND JOINED THE 2ND INF DIV, I'M 66 NOW. I
WAS WOUNDED IN SEPT 51.
I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST WHITE REPLACEMENTS TO GO TO THE 3RD BATT AND I
WILL BE SEARCHING THIS ADDRESS TO SEE IF I CAN RECOGNIZE ANY OF THEM.
I STILL GET VERY ANGRY WHEN I HEAR PEOPLE MENTION KOREA AS A "CONFLICT".
IF THEY EVEN BOTHER TO MENTION IT AT ALL.
TAKE CARE AND THANKS A LOT. JACK HELMS
Heartbreak Ridge
On Tue, 23 Mar 1999
CHARLIE BROWN Email address wrote:
I have been seitting here at the computer and started writing my memoirs
from that time. I joined the 2nd Div about 23 or 24 Sep 51.
I was assigned for over a week to carry 4.2 mortar ammo up to the front
lines for the HEARTBREAK RIDGE offensive. I had come to CHUNCHON at the
railhead on the 23rd I believe. The Division attached about 25 of us
young infantrymen to be ammo carriers and we were assigned about 5 or 6
South Korean "choggie" boys to help.
We carried 3 rounds of 4.2 at 25lbs each on the trip up the mountain.
I finally joined G Company, 9th Inf Reg about the 2nd or 3rd of Oct 51.
We were on top the hill at HEARTBREAK RIDGE. The 9th had relieved the
23rd about the end of Sep and moved into their positions. The whole
Division was moved to reserve for replacements and resupply. When I
joined the company, it had a strength of 27 men we were told.
The group that came with me brought the strength up to just over 50 men.
In October while in reserve, we were brought up to full strength of
about 200 men. That is another story. If you are interested, I have
about 100 photos I took during Sep, Oct and Dec of 1951 plus several I
took of the company the next spring as I was being rotated back to the
states.
Charlie Brown, MSGT, Ret, USAF.
G Co
On Sat, 3 Apr 1999
Fltwrench@aol.com wrote:
my father was a member of G co, 9th INF regt,2nd inf div his name was
louis v.lobello.
would like to here of any one who knew him or made to the top of bloody
ridge.
D Co
On Mon, 5 Apr 1999
Frank White Email address wrote:
Street: 2827 North Court
City: Evansville
State/Prov: Indiana
ZIP: 47711
Country: u s
Email: FMWhite29 @webtv.net
Your Unit: 9 Infantry ,D Company
Comments:
I was a squad leader and for a short time a forword observer in
D Company 9 Infantry Regement ( 81 mm mortars )
I would be interested to find out the number of 2 INFANTRY DIVISION
were killed ,wounded ,missing in actionand killed in action at Kunuri
and at the Pusan perimiter .these were tough times for us
D Co
On Fri, 9 Apr 1999
Charles Sherer Email address wrote:
Dear Ted,
I have been contacted by Deceased PFC JOHN W. MC CABE'S nephew
RON MCCABE
1240-Maple Road
Elma, N. Y. 14059
(716) 652-7475
E-MAIL: rmccabe@localnet.com
His Uncle was assigned to Co. D.,1st Bn,9th Inf Regt, 2nd Inf Div
RON MC CABE e-mailed me since he came across my name in the 9th Regt
Register. They had given up all hope of getting any news at all until
they saw the article in their local paper about the KWP. This gave him
hope that perhaps he might be able to come up with a few answers.
I know any assistance you can give to Him and his Sister would be
greatly appreciated. It appears that they have run into a brick wall
everywhere they have turned for assistance.
How can they go about to locate his burial site?
Sincerely,
CHARLES W. SHERER
Note: from KWP, if anyone can assist, contact all parties and the
Korean War Project.
Kenneth Dixon
On Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Pam Blakey Email address wrote:
Comments:
My uncle Kenneth Dixon of Florida was killed in the Korean War 2/10/53.
He was in the 9 inf rgt 2 inf div. If anyone can tell me anything about
him I would be grateful. email:youlooked@aol.com
Med Co/ F Co
On Fri, 16 Apr 1999
clarence b. branson Email address wrote:
while going through the names listed in the second div., i could not
find a roster for the above subject.
i served as a medical aidman in F co. from sept. 1951 until rotated
back to the bn. aid station in march 1952. i rotated back to ths states
in june 1952.
it has been a long time and a lot of names have escaped my memory, but
i can still recall faces. if it is available, a roster would be a great
help in putting names and faces together. possibly i could contact them.
thanks for your effort,
clarence b. branson
7 pheasant dr.
fairview, nc 28730
ser. no. us53082926 , rank, sfc.
G Co
On Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Loretta Barnett Email address wrote:
I am trying to locate the family of Otis Ward. The only information I
have about them is that they are in the eastern part of Kentucky.
Ward Was in the 2nd div. 9th inf. Reg. G co. He was KIA in Korea 1952.
I don't know where. Before he passed away he gave a message to James
Anderson to give to his family.
Mr. Anderson is in his 90's and in bad health. He would like to find
Mr. wards family to give them this message.
If you can help in anyway please get in touch with me via e-mail at
lsbarnett8@hotmail.com
or
Walter Miller at
282 So. Hart Rd.
Somerset, Ky 42501
606-679-5999
Thank you
Loretta Barnett
F Co
On Wed, 16 Jun 1999
Maryann [Choate] Voldness Email address wrote:
Seeking information on the death of Francis N. Choate, who was with the
F. co., 9th Infantry, 2nd Inf. Division. He was killed Sep. 16, 1950 in
Korea. His serial # 18048814. Would appreciate any or all information
possible.
Regards
Maryann [Choate] Voldness
Info on Alvin Caldwell, Chongchon River
From: RNN4N6@aol.com
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999
Subject: Re: Honoring ALVIN O CALDWELL
To: tbarker@kwp.org
MR.BARKER:
THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING TO MY INQUIRY. ACCORDING TO THE WAR
DEPARTMENT,HE WAS A POW IN A CHINESE PRISON CAMP.
MY KNOWLEDGE IS VERY SKETCHY AS I WAS ONLY A SMALL CHILD WHEN ALL OF
THIS OCCURED. DURING THE CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS, HIS NAME WAS LISTED
AS A POW. IS THERE SOMETHING I MISSED OR AM I MISINFORMED? IS THERE ANY
KNOWN DOCUMENTATION OF JUST EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM?
Note: information shows POW status and death on Jan 27, 1951, help is
needed. - editor.
C Co
On Thu, 17 Jun 1999
James Winzell Email address wrote:
Street: 1590 rhobeth church road
City: Griffin
State Prov: Georgia
ZIP: 30224
Country: us
Phone: 7702270147
Fax: none
Email: Paratrooper-173@webtv.NET
Your Unit: CO C 9 INF REGT 3 PLT
Comments:
WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANYONE THAT WAS IN MY UNIT AT THE TIME
JUNE 1951 TO MAY 1952 CO C 9 INF REGT 3 PLT
Leon C Redus
On Tue, 15 Jun 1999
DeltonG@aol.com wrote:
Can you help me with Leon C Redus who was born White Co. Ar. in 1919 and
died in S. Korea August 11, 1950. He was a Sergeant in the US Army and
attached to the 9th Inf. Reg. 2nd Inf Division. He was officially
declared dead Dec 1953. He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Can you give me any info about his family? or how to locate them? If you
cannot help me can you direct me to someone who can? Thank you very
much for any help.
Reply to deltong@aol.com
Calvin B. Murphree MIA Kunu-ri
On Sun, 16 May 1999
Billy Burns Email address wrote:
excerpt: help needed in gleaning information from family:....
His name is : Calvin B. Murphree , Pvt. I dont know what this is..
AGPS -D201.. & RA24489158.. The last letter we recieved he said he was
in "Kunuri, North Korea"..It was dated on 16-Nov. 1950.. We recieved a
letter from the Army Adjutant General on 30 November 1950 stateing that
he was missing in action.
We also have a letter with the return address as the 8th Army
Replacement Division, APO , San Fransisco. Dated 6 Nov. 1950..
If you know of anyone who was in his unit that may know, or remember
him. It would be a great help & honor to get to talk to the person!
The only immediate family he has left is a sister. They are my 1st
cousins. I've spent a lot of time trying to find out anything I can
about what happened to Calvin. But have had no luck.
Any help, or information you can supply will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your help and concern.
Billy Burns Vietnam Veteran..
