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Still in front of them All! On Mon, 01 Feb 1999 DANIEL DIETZ Email address wrote: Our Web page location is: Panmunjom-JSA Group
On Sun, 20 Oct 1996 Douglas Davis cn2932@lucky.coastalnet.com wrote: 127 N. Pointe Drive Goldsboro, NC 27530 919-736-9614 Comments ... I am glad to see someone is working to recognize the veterans of the Korean War and to chronicle their service and sacrifices. I served in the 2nd ID from 9/84 to 7/86 at Camp Hovey near Tong Du Chon as an 11C in the 1/23 Inf Reg, including 2 tours on the DMZ. Based on what I saw and experienced, I can still little imagine what it was like for our troops that fought there.
On Tue, 8 Apr 1997 Steve Deeb sdeeb@holly.colostate.edu wrote: I commanded A Company, 4th Battalion 23rd Infantry at Ft Lewis from 1988-1989 before moving on to the Ranger School at Ft Benning. I was with the 23rd in Korea for Operation Team Spirit in 1989. The maneuvers took us close to Chipyong-ni and Twin Tunnels. Several of us took some time, went over to Chipyong-ni. We left a wreath at the memorial before we departed. Thought you might like to know that the Regiment still remembers. All the Best, Steve Deeb
On Sun, 1 Feb 1998 Mike Davino Email address wrote: 1067 Kaluanui Road Honolulu, HI 96825-1321 Comments: I served in the 2d Infantry Division (Div HHC, 1st Bn, 38th Inf & 2d Bn, 503d Inf) 1985-1987 and in HHC 3d Bde 1990-1991.
On Sun, 24 May 1998 Mike Windsor Email address wrote: Comments: I served from November 84 to November 85 in 2ndInfantry Division 2nd Engineers Bravo Company with one rotation to the DMZ. The history was overwhelming as we patrolled the DMZ. My thoughts and prayers are with all who served.
On Sat, 18 Jan 1997 Fred Gibbs Email address wrote: 41 Hall St Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Comments: I was in the 2nd ID in 84-85. I was stationed at 4P1, above the "Bridge of No Return". My hat is off to all Korean War vets.I was straight leg infantry and can't imagine worse fighting conditions.
On Tue, 24 Mar 1998 Donald Grant wrote: 26657 Oak Ave. Turin, IA 51059 Telephone: 712-353-6646 Comments: I was stationed in CSC 1/38th, Camp Hovey, 1983-84. I was the front one of the foward guards for President Reagan, on DMZ in Jan. 1984. Keep up the great work in helping everyone! If anyone out there remembers me please write/e-mail THANKS again, Donny
On Wed, 15 Oct 1997 "Robert E. Bradley" Email address wrote: p.o. box 8198 Las Cruces, nm 88006 phone: 505-524-5127 HHC 1/31 Inf. 2nd I.D. Camp Howze datein: Oct. 1980 dateout: Dec 1981 comments: Spent a little time on the DMZ, Listening to the funeral dirges, and getting reports of North Korean troop movements nearby. Always amazed me that somehow during the night, those nasty little Communist propaganda leaflets ended up on our front doorstep (really a mudhole in front of the tent)! I was quite happy when we were relieved by another unit and returned across the "One Way Bridge" I believe it was near Camp Liberty Bell, I Honor and respect all those who actually fought, and those that gave thier lives there during the actual war and subsequent incidences.
On Mon, 04 Aug 1997 BShea77796@aol.com wrote: Shea Bradley 7521 Lyndale Avenue #202 Richfield, MN 55423 Telephone: 612-861-5574 I served with the 2nd Infantry Division, 2nd Military Police Company from 1980-1981, 1982-1983 (Camp Casey) & 1986-1987 (Camp Stanley) as an Investigator, Patrol Supervisor and Desk Sgt. My 3 tours with the 2nd ID, 2nd MP Co., was very interesting and a great experience. I am looking forward to hear from anyone who served as a Military Policeman from 1980-1990 anywhere in Korea for a book and possible reunion. Please reply to: BShea77796@aol.com
On Wed, 8 Apr 1998 James Rothrock Email address wrote: James (Mike) Rothrock (Rock) PO Box 234 Waynesville, MO 65583 Telephone: 573-774-6368 Comments: I served 4 tours in ROK. 1st tour 75-76 A Co 1/38th Inf 2nd tour HHC 2X G-2(driver)(gofer) 3rd tour B co 1/38th 80-82 and the last HHC 2X G-3 Black-Tac NCOIC 94-96. 7 years in the 2nd I.D. My first 3 tours were the best of my Army life! The last was o.k. at times.
On Sat, 4 Jan 1997 William Burgeson lgb571@aol.com wrote: 1807 GREERSON DR. MURFREESBORO, TN 37130 82-83 102ND M.I. BN. 2ND. INF. End Section: Go to Top
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 From: jammer@oz.net (Jammer) The unit was later redesignated the 1/506th Infantry Battalion in the late 80s. The unit based at Camp Greaves, Korea, north of the Imjin River. Dave Gruendel HHC, 1/506th Inf (89-90) I understand from one of my employees that the Pamounjom (sp?) compound is now refered to as the JSA compound, and that Camp Liberty Bell is now called "Warrior Base", or just doesn't exist anymore. I recognize the name Greaves, but not the other names I've heard at work. I thought the 506th was an Airborne unit. My experience with Liberty Bell was in the 2nd Bn, 9th Infantry, in 1975-76. Does anyone have current information?
On Sun, 16 Feb 1997 "Perry L. Martin" plmartin@proaxis.com wrote: I am looking for a SGT. Jim Martin who was stationed at 1/9th inf and latter 1/506 Inf at camp greaves 2nd div. He was in HHC and was training Nco. I was stationed there from 1986-88 he was there 86-89. I have been looking for him since he called me in 1990. Lost track of him have driver medal with his ssn on it but it isn't the correct ssn. The army says no one with that particular ssn was ever in the army.If you have any info or can help please let me know.
On Wed, 25 Sep 1996 Jay Schrom Email address wrote: Looking for the 506th Infantry. Have them send some mail. We are looking for both Korean War and current vets of the 506th Infantry. So, any assistance you can give will be appreciated. Have them check out our home page: http://pw2.netcom.com/~jaschrom/cur.html Thanks and Currahee, Jay
On Wed, 07 May 1997 Rob Melis Email address wrote: You should have a section of "strange tales" from people who served on the DMZ in the more modern era. There are literally thousands of significant events that are really wild. I was a Platoon Leader with the 1/506th in 87-88, and we were up on the DMZ for the "mission" during the winter, and other times for alerts. Here are just a few of the things that would happen. Around January, 1987 a patrol of C/1/9th Inf led by 1LT Jim Chew fired up two KPAs near the "aligator" or Oulette lake. Bits of clothing and a human jaw were found. Division hushed it up. Frequently, NK would inflitrate up to the fence at GP 128 (they were inside a mine field) and throw rocks at us. It was not our imagination, we saw them on several occasions. The brass would not let us report it. We were sure they came up through tunnels. Also, when it was very quite, you could feel the NKPA tunneling under the DMZ, and occasionally here blasting. A squad of 1st Platoon/C/1/506th led by a SGT Altman walked all the way into NK one foggy night and right up on a KPA bunker. I was along as an observer walking in the rear, and told the patrol leader he was in NK, but he didnt believe me (assuming I was a stupid 2nd John). Frantically, I ran up toward the point of the patrol turning guys around when the point man made it to the bunker. The gooks were sleeping, but woke up when our point man (an idiot) yelled "WE'RE IN FUCKING NORTH KOREA!". I have never been so scared in my life. Not only were we in NK, but I realized we must of walked through a mine field to get there, and had to go through it to get out. We ran like theives. We did not report it, because it would have made everyone look bad, but it happend. Inside the DMZ it was a practically daily occurance to find footprints in the snow leading back into NK. Their guys used to come over all time, but we never could catch them. Once, leading a night ambush patrol and thinking we were being really sneaky, and moved into out hide positions. We hoped to catch some of the infiltrators who's tracks we always found in the snow. Anyway, I put on the AN/PVS 5 and see that there is a thin, almost laser like like stream of light streaming from a KPA tower directed upon each person in the ambush site. It was amazing to me that they so easily tracked and located our positions. The lights were not visible to the naked I, and command did not believe us when we told them about it. We unassed very quickly! There are hundreds of other really fascinating experiances out there, you should put them on your site. Rob Melis
On Fri, 20 Dec 1996 JD Corry pagan@ids.net wrote: I was an E-5 with B Co.,1/506 Cp. Greaves (North of the River) from 89-90. End Section: Go to Top
On Thu, 2 Jan 1997 GUARDS guards@westinghouse.com wrote: In the mean time is there any way I could locate a former KATUSA? His name is Kim Young Won he served as a medic with me in HHC 2nd avn bn. We were together from April1980 to April 1981. I lost contact with him in 1984. Last time I heard from him he was in the states working for Samsung Semiconductors. WALT End Section: Go to Top
From: "Charlotte" plumawsome@gbso.net Subject: DUTY ON D.M.Z. RADAR SITE 1 AND RADAR SITE 4 Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 WAS A MEMBER OF BRAVO TROOP 4/7 CAV FROM 10/82 TO 12/83. WAS A PART OF THE RECON PLATOON THAT HAD OBSERVATION POSTS ON RADAR SITES 1,4,AND 8. SPENT MANY A NIGHTS AND DAYS WATCHING AND GATHERING INFORMATION ON TROOP AND ARMOR MOVEMENTS. SAW NUMEROUS FIREFIGHTS AND MORE. End Section: Go to Top
From: ALAN W MILLER awm5419@omega.uta.edu Newsgroups: soc.veterans Subject: Cp. Humphreys, Pyongtaek, S. Korea Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 Please respond if you were attached to any unit located at Cp.Humphreys (especially those on ASA) between 3/89 - 7/91. If you know of anyone that was stationed there during those dates, please have them respond as well. End Section: Go to Top
On Fri, 18 Apr 1997 shawn k. finley skf@northnet.org wrote: 102 east barney street apt# 1 gouverneur, ny 13642-1101 315-287-0816 1985 - 1986 A Btry 2ND INF 17 Field Artillery { CAMP PELHAM} Korea. Looking for anyone who served with me during this time..Or shortly after for possible reunion. please write back. End Section: Go to Top
On Mon, 23 Jun 1997 Rick Griffin Email address wrote: 15817 NE 90th St E232 Redmond, WA 98052 Telephone: 206-867-9576 Comments: I served at Camp Howze with 2nd Platoon E Co 1 Bn 5th Inf from 87-88. Interested in hearing from any others that served. End Section: Go to Top
On Tue, 24 Jun 1997 Randy Davis wrote: 1601 E. Centex # 204 Killeen, TX 76541 Comments: Did tour of DMZ 86-88, saw the strange and really strange while on tour. I was with a surveillance unit that did mobile excursions up around the Demarcation line and in the Chorwon valley. Did earn combat badge while driving 18,000 miles plus+ over there, Humped and slumped up many hills, ate korean food, ran like wind for latrine 2 hours later. Met Dallas cowboy cheerleader up on radar site, ran to get camera for photo op. Doing duty on DMZ is kinda like waiting for a 4 alarm fire, nothing happens for a long time and then boom the bell rings and you move with a new purpose in life. Worked with ROK soldiers, Tough son of a guns, Katusas weren't up to par with ROK though ROKs were in infantry, Katusa's were rich Koreans boys that were able to join as interpreters for U.S. Army due to 1950 agreement from MacArthur to South Korean Pres. or other dignitary. Had 1 Katusa fall asleep on shift, took photo of him and simply told him not to do it again, never had a problem again with him falling asleep on shift. Now it would probably get me demoted for violating his personal space!! Thanks for bringing back some cool memories. End Section: Go to Top
On Tue, 3 Mar 1998 Keith Economy Email address wrote: 13214 Sapphire Ridge Bristow, VA 20136 Telephone: 703-754-3903 Served in Korea in 81-82 as an infantryman. Reallly love the people and culture. I remember about the GI defecting, too. Read a book called, "Twenty one Stayed". Seems 21 americans stayed in China after the war. Figure he fits the same MO as them, nothing to go home to. We lost a C-130 of ROK rangers when they crashed into Mung Yung Dai, worst peace time loss of life in Korea they said. More: I don't know why I didn't think of it at the time I wrote you, but in 1982, three infiltration tunnels were discovered. A NK defector pointed out their locations and our TNT (Tunnel Neutralization Team) guys dug down to them while the NK's back-filled the tunnels all the way back to the border. A photo was published in one of those overseas GI pubs and the tunnels were big enough to drive trucks or march troops through. The strategy was believed to be that numerous other smaller tunnels would branch out from these primary tunnels, allowing the world's largest commando force to emerge behind the forward deployed American units. They were using artillery fires to mask the detonations of explosives to build the tunnels. Apparently, they had already succeeded in penetrating beyond our listening posts. Before he died, Kim Il Sung had hoped to one day unite Korea under his regime. Certainly, the continued presence of US troops has kept the peace. Special thanks to everyone who has contributed to making and keeping ROK free! End Section: Go to Top
On Tue, 7 Jan 1997 JBHACH@aol.com wrote: I was a team leader and squad leader in 3rd Platoon, JSF, when the place was still called the United Nations Command Security Group, Joint Security Area in Panmunjom. From July 1984 to July 1985, I experienced a tour I will never forget. Unfortunately, I have been in contact with only 2 of my cohorts. I am trying to reach more to find out how they are doing or if they are interested in a reunion. This was the year in which the shooting incident over a Russian defector occured. Also, the missions we were on and things that occured made us a very unique group of people for we witnessed things that no soldier in the 2nd ID could experience. 1SG Andrew C. Hall 1/104th Cavalry
On Mon, 21 Jul 1997 Al Jenner Email address wrote: 50 Old Meetinghouse Rd. East Falmouth, MA 02536 Comments: I served with UN Command, Joint Security Area 4TH Platoon, from Sep,1979 - Sep, 1980. I'm glad to see that there is something out there on the net about Korea and the Soliders that served there. Keep it coming. Al Jenner End Section: Go to Top
On Thu, 1 Jan 1998 Dan Decker Email address wrote: The Second Korean Conflict continued much longer than most people realize. I was there in 1980 and tensions got very high after the North Koreans attempted a SAM attack on our SR-71. They missed but they came close enough to really shake up the crew. At President Reagan's orders, we at Osan AB loaded every flyable plane we had to the max, including one which was incapable of weapons delivery. The thinking was that perhaps it could draw fire away from the others. It all came to nought as the North Koreans backed down. At least they didn't fire on the SR again. Dan Decker ddecker@brooksdata.net
On Sat, 11 Jul 1998 Max Chips Email address wrote: Were the incidents in 1989 published? The helicopter shot down, and the tunnel discovered. Along the bombing of the DMZ barracks and the paratroopers landing in the South?
On Sat, 24 Aug 1996 MGamauf@ix.netcom.com wrote: I was stationed in the R.O.K. from July 1981 to November 1983, and I remember that sometime during either late 82 or early 83 that an American Soldier defected to NK. There was a huge alert and a couple of days later it was cancelled because it turned out that this guy defected and was not kidnapped. We would see the propaganda pictures of him hugging it up with NK girls on the leaflets dropped by the NK's. What ever happened to this guy? I know he had problems but I have often wondered if he ever came back? He is technically a traitor, but I think he was just a scared, weird kid. Any info you could provide would be appreciated. End Section: Go to Top
On Wed, 18 Nov 1998 Tim Rives Email address wrote: 620 W. 85th St. Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: 816-363-7185 Fax: 816-926-6235 Email: trives@smtp.nara.gov Comments: Great website. I was in B Co. 3d MI BN, Camp Humphreys, Korea, from 4-89 to 4-90. I was a linguist with "Guardrail." I'd like to hear from any other former voice intercept operators, DLI grads. Anybody out there know Mike Larsen (751st MI), Doug Anderson, Dave Amburguey, Mike Fischer, Mr. Grenwell, Mike Byrnes? Thanks, Tim Rives End Section: Go to Top