United States Army Servicemen in POW Camps in North Korea - Korean War Project

MIA July 25, 1950, 5th Cav

On Wed, 11 Dec 1996 
Debbie DiSalvo dsdisalvo@aol.com wrote:
Personal information:
814 Ferndale Ave.Dayton, Oh 45406

Comments ...

I was so excited to find this site! I am looking for information on my 
uncle, James A. Wallen, who was reported MIA in July 1950.  

He last reported to roll call on July 18, 1950, and the family was
notified by telegram that he was wounded on July 25, 1950.

Shortly thereafter, another telegram came that said he was MIA.  

We do have reason to beleive that he was taken prisoner.  My 
grandparents received a visit from a young man that claimed that
he was in a prison camp with James, and the last time he was seen 
he was alive and well.  Thank you so much for making this site 
available!   

PFC. Robert P. McDermond, 8th Cav

On Thu, 2 Jan 1997
 KaiKali@aol.com wrote:

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  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    email to  kaikali@aol.com  

Harry Brassfield 8th Cav

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 
from Ohio.  They both died in POW camps.  My mother told me that my 
father was forced to make propaganda 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
06804544
MSG E-8
Infantry
Wabash County, Il.
1911
11/2/50
Died in Camp July 7, 1951
8th Cav, 1st Cav Div
See Also: 8th Cav

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

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

William H. Adams Lt, G Go 5th CAV

On Tue, 06 Apr 1999 
GREG H ADAMS Email address wrote:

Continued from ongoing dialogue:  POW  Nov/28/1950 Died in Camp
Mr. Barker,

My father's name 1st Lt. William H. Adams and he served 5th Cav
Rgt(Inf) 1 Cav Div. Thank you for responding to my request.

Is there anything more to relate, like where was he a P.O.W. or was he
killed during the mission, and where was he captured.

I've always heard different stories from family or people who served in
Korea but no real facts about my father.  If there is anyone who fought
beside my father or had contact with him please E-Mail me at shiftypeaks50@juno.com.  

 Your help would be greatly appreciated as I was a year and a
half old when my father left for Korea.

Sincerely,

Greg Adams

E Company 8th Cav

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]

8th CAV 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?

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On Tue, 2 Jun 1998 
Updated: 11 Nov 2004
Shirley Godsey-Joiner Email address wrote:

1513 SOUTH ABILENE
PORTALES, NM 88130

Telephone: 505 356-4710
Fax: 505 356-0054

Comments:

DEAR SIRS,
THANK YOU FOR THE WORK THAT YOU DO.  IA PPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS IN 
BEHALF OF MY BROTHER CPL. RAYMOND NOLEN GODSEY RA18261959, 2ND INFANTRY,
15TH FIELD ARTILLERY, A BATTERY, UNIT I.  

HE WAS WOUNDED AND CAPTURED AT KUNI-RI, ABOUT FEBRUARY 15, 1951.  
HE IS FROM NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS. 

Update: 

CPL RAYMOND NOLEN GODSEY RA18161959,  2ND INFANTRY DIVISION (INDIANHEAD)
15TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, A BATTERY, UNIT 1. TRAINED AT FT. LEWIS,
WASHINGTON. 

NATIVE OF NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS.  FAMILY NICKNAME, "BUCK."

DATES OF SERVICE 1948-1952-3.  CAPTURED AT KUNI-RI VICINITY ABOUT 
FEBRUARY 13 1951, MARCHED NORTH--ESCAPED. HELD IN A SMALL VILLAGE WITH
BOBWIRE SURROUNDING, MADE HIS WAY TO THE 187TH AIRBORNE, WINDING UP IN A
SWISS HOSPITAL UNIT.

ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS CPL. GODSEY IS ASKED TO CONTACT HIM AT:

RT 4,
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS

TELEPHONE (409) 560-3026, 
OR ME, HIS SISTER, AT (505)356-4710, 
OR WRITE TO ME AT
1513 SOUTH ABILENE, 
PORTALES, NM 88130, 

AND I WILL FORWARD MESSAGES TO HIM. BUCK WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO HEAR FROM
HIS BUDDIES.

SHIRLEY M. GODSEY-JOINER

Editor Note: Shirley sent the following in Oct of 2004
From: Shirley M. Joiner
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 3:20 PM
Subject: Raymond Nolen "Buck" GODSEY 1929-2004


Dear Ted and Hal,

I am sorry to tell you that our brother, Raymond Nolen "Buck" ("Ray" to his
buddies), died June 28, 2004, of heart failure, at home in Nacogdoches, Tx.  

He was with the Indianhead, 2nd Infantry Division,  15th FABN, "A Battery" 
out of Ft. Lewis, Washington. He was a POW in Korea.  You helped him 
reconstruct his experiences there. He loved his buddies -- and never 
forgot you.

For all of you, thank you, and God bless you all.

In sweet memory of our brother,

Shirley GODSEY JOINER

Update on Godsey

Tim Casey Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army-Retired
csmcasey@charter.net writes:

CPL Raymond N. Godsey, RA 18 261 959,  was reported MIA on 17 February 
1951 in the vicinity of Twin Tunnels or Wonju. He was returned to U.S.
military control on 14 March 1951, listed as "escaped".

The fierce Kunu-ri battle took place 25 Nov thru 1 Dec 1950. The 15th FA
Bn was certainly there but records indicate that was not where he was
reported  MIA/POW. Where he was in the 15th FA he was also at Kunu-ri.

Lt Col KEITH, CO, l5th FA Bn - POW

On Thu, 6 Aug 1998 
Robert Reid Email address wrote:

Do you have any info regarding circumstances surrounding the death of
Col Keith while he was a POW. (Taken on Feb 13, 1951)

I was a forward observer with the Bn in the Pusan perimeter and was 
wounded on Aug l5th, 1950 and evacuated to US on Sept 2d, 1950.  

One story was that he was left out in the compound and froze to death.
I've wondered all these years if this version was true.  
Thank you for your help.

Sincerly,

Lt Col Robert Reid, USA Ret. 

2 ART HQ HQ BTRY 2 INF DIV

HI!  Thanx for any help.

Trying to locate information on a Daniel W. Gerrity, USArmy, POW .
Last letter from him to home was around Nov. 1951.

Thank you.
Tom Bender

----from KWP 5/04/96-----We need Tom Bender's email -ed--

GERRITY DANIEL W    
12328393   
Army Reserve Artillery 
MOS 04603  
PVT  E2   
KINGS COUNTY  NY      
DTCAS  1950 11 30 
BORN 1926     
2  ART HQ HQ BTRY   2 INF DIV

See also:  2nd Arty

Burton - POW 38th Field Artillery Bn

On Sat, 11 Jul 1998 
John Burton Email address wrote:

My Father died in 1994. He was a career soldier (30 years), and was a
POW in Korea for 3 years. He was with the 38th FA Bn, wounded and
captured in Nov/Dec 1950. I've got the official dates, details, etc in
his military records, as well as information he shared with me. 

If anyone is interested in this information to post, I know my Father
would have appreciated it, and I'd gladly share the information.  I'm a
Vietnam veteran and we are almost as forgotten these days!

Also, do you know of any 38th FA sites or groups of veterans?

Thanks

John Burton
South Dakota

82 HQ Btry 82nd AA 2nd Div.

On Wed, 14 Oct 1998 
dialindy@bright.net wrote:

I am writing to see if anyone would have known my father, Leo L. Yaw,
Defiance, OH.  I think he was a POW from Dec. 1950 until 1953 and when
he was released his papers said he was in 82 HQ Btry 82nd AA 2nd Div. 

Other information:
may have had nickname of   "Skippy" while in basic
enlisted	1-26-49
repatriated	11-4-53

He passed away in 1993. I would really like to hear from anyone who may
have known him.

38th Infantry - May Massacre

On Thu, 12 Feb 1998
Forest Montgomery Email address wrote:

Hello, My name is Forest Montgomery. I was a POW for 27 months and 5 
days. The camp where I was held is called Wonju. I hope this
information will be helpful in the recovery of our soldiers.

2nd Med Bn

On Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Carlton Morgan  Email address wrote:

11010 CR 2454
Terrell, TX 75160

Phone: 972-910-8025
Email: carlton.morgan@fairchildsemi.com

Would like some help in trying to find the truth/details of my uncles' 
death? in Korea. 

Tommie Lee Morgan was a SGT in the Army, 2nd MED 2nd Inf Div. He was 
a POW by last account, no remains no nothing was ever returned to his 
family. 

Supposedly any information the Pentagon had on him was lost during the
fire at the pentagon. Can you help? my father died without ever finding
any concrete info on his brother. Tommie Lee Morgan does still have a 
sister that is living. 

From KWP Tommie is shown as having died in POW camp, unknown 
at this time. Visitor input is most appreciated.

Lt. Col, Homer Hinckley 9th Infantry

From: "Gregory K. Hinckley" ghinckll@ix.netcom.com

My dad, Lt. Col. Homer C. Hinckley, died as a POW after captured at
the Yalu River.

I was 4 or 5 at the time but now much older. Anything anyone can 
tell me would  be appreciated.

Greg Hinckley

from KWP
HINCKLEY HOMER C            
0052289    
Army Reserve
Infantry 
09303  
RANK LTC O5   
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY  CA      
CASDATE  1950 11 30   
1914     
9 INF RGT, 2 INF DIV

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None listed yet.. ed.

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On Wed, 02 Jul 1997 
Darlene Lee Email address wrote:

To whom it may concern,

Fredrick Cornell Jr.  is my grandfather. I am trying to get information
on what the name of the camp in which he died.  Also we are looking 
for his side of the family.  My mother was the only child and she 
never met him. If possible I would like to get in touch with his 
family.  Please contact me as soon as possible if you have any 
information that I could use to find out more.

From KWP: Fred was captured at Chosin on or about Dec 12, 1950 
and shows having died while captured on or about Dec 31, 1950. Don't 
have field report.

Thank you,
D.Lee

On Tue, 7 Jan 1997 
Tina Hutto wrote:

5633 County Road 217
Hillsboro, AL 35643
205-974-4007

Am interested in finding out more about POW in Korean War.  

My father was a prisoner in a holding camp near the 
38th paralell, he was in 24th Div., 19th regiment, Company
K.  He was put in a holding camp, because he had been
shot and was not able to make it to a camp site. 

I have very much enjoyed your articles.  My father does
not talk about this and I am very much interested.

On Thu, 12 Nov 1998
ed crawford Email address wrote:

I am trying to find the friend of a friend of mine who was a Korean War
POW. His name is Charles Petrie.

He was married to a Patricia Petrie and they had a son Named Mark
Petrie.  The last known whereabouts of all of them was Anaheim,
California.

My Friend, Gerald Moynihan, is trying to locate his sister, Patricia.

If you can help any at all, I would appreciate it if you passed along
this information.

Thank you very much.

Edward E. Crawford
E-8, USN Retired.

21st Inf Rgt

On Thu, 15 Jan 1998
Tony Sanders Email address wrote:

P.O. Box 521
Shoals, IN 47581

Comments:
Looking for information re service record of my late uncle, Paul Robert
Sanders.  Captured and POW for 38 months, Korea.  Don't know a lot 
about his service there.  Life Magazine did a piece on him and my
grandparents in their 20 Sept 1950 issue.


I have discovered that he was a POW from 7-11-50 to 8-29-53.  

I believe he was a Sgt. at the time of capture, not sure. Any help
appreciated.

MSG Gonzales, Task Force Smith

On Sun, 28 Jul 1996  CarlosG903@aol.com wrote:
Dear Mr. Barker,

I am the son of MSG(ret) Florentino Gonzales.  My father served on
the combat unit to engage North Korean units as part of Task Force 
Smith, commanded by Lt. Col. Brad Smith, on July 5, 1950.

To date, what I know, my father was: one of two machine gunners 
assigned to the the Task Force drawn out of occupation duty stationed
in Camp Woods, Japan, from the 24th Infantry Division, now 
mechanized.

In the engagement that ensued, my father's machine assistant, was 
a kid from Ohio, named Vernon Anthony Wade,
whom my father attempted to save, while the Force was being 
out-flanked and effectively over-runned after 7 hours of fighting 
with enemy forces. From what I have been able to collect, my father
volunteered to cover the withdrawing forces. He was the sole 
surviving machine gunner. The other, I assume was taken out.  

Thinking of the size of the enemy force, in the thousands, compared 
to the hundreds in Task Force Smith and also outgunned and manned 
with inexperienced kids.I still find it a wonder that the Task Force
was able to hold back the enemy for 7 hours.

From what I been able to acertain, from sparodic conversations with 
my Father, various books, and pieces of literature, my Father 
provided cover, tried to protect his assistant, Wade.  In the process, 
a grenade was hauled over my Father's nest which landed at the 
slope behind my Father's position and roll into the fox-hole where 
Wade had taken cover as instructed by my Father.  Wade was killed.

To Wade's misforture, his demise was not immediate.

What resulted was my Father's position being eventually over-runned, 
him taken captive, and spent the entire Korean War as a P.O.W.  

If you can obtain the May 11, 1953 issue of Life 
magazine, you will encounter a picture of my Dad, along with other 
POWs being paraded thru the streets of Seoul .he is in a row of 
three, under a banner, from left to right, consisting of a tall lanky 
white male, an injured Black man, and my Dad.  At the time, it was 
believed that he was a KIA.

After the war and release, my Father received the Distinguished 
Service Cross for his actions.  He later on graduated thru the ranks 
up to Master Sargent serving in various G-2 units across three regions,
Europe, Vietnam, and Korea.

I thank you for your time.
Carlos Gonzales
2217 Presidents Corner, #506
Arlington, TX  76011
(817) 277-6564(H)    (214) 603-7701(W)

63rd Field Artillery Bn - POW

Date: Thu, 08 Aug 1996
From: RGNN42a@prodigy.com

Subject: Korean POW/MIA

I am trying to find anyone with information about my uncle, CPL 
John Philip Kendig, who was assigned to 24th Div., 63rd Field 
Artillery,Battery B, who was listed as mia on 14 July, 1950 near 
Sang Yo-Ri(?) 

He was later listed as dying of pneumonia on 5  January, 1951, 
in an unnamed POW camp.  He was from York, Pa., and 
I believe his id number  is RA13 301 429. 

My family would really like to know more, but information they 
got from the army is sketchy. Any assistance or direction
is appreciated.  

Thank You, Philip Bond

More on John Kendig

On Tue, 3 Nov 1998 
Hugh Email address wrote:

from dialogue w/KWP: Ted, 

the inquiry was about  John P. Kendig, by his nephew P.R. Bond @ gnn.com
all I know is came into us as a replacement on July 13,14, 1950.

And voluntered to go out on the F.O. and we never saw him again. That 
crew was all P.O.W. only one was returned in 53. He has to be the one.

Thanks if you can reach him, Hugh

Note from KWP: Will post next to Phil's email msg and also note that 
Kendig died as one of the Tiger's re: Johnnie Johnson's list, in camp 
on Nov 20, 1950

34th Infantry Rgt, Died in Camp

On Wed, 01 Jan 1997
Bill Bush  lanco@arkansas.net  wrote:

Dear Mr. Barker,

I am trying to find out about a cousin of mine, Edward Eugene 
Estes.

He died in a Korean POW camp. There is a marker for him in Hollouo HI.
I had heard about a tiger list or something from the readers digest.
Any help would be appreciated. 

Sincerely,
Bill Bush, 
14201 Bush, 
Lincoln AR 72744
Quick email:  bush@hotmail.com

A Company 34th Inf Rgt

On Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Marvin Skinner skinner@misslink.net
Subject: POW/MIA     Pvt Kenneth Skinner

Request anyone who knew or knew of him. Please get in touth with 
me. I am his brother. I would like to know what happened to him.

He was a POW .He was in the death march along the Yalu river.
I do not know what the POW Camp number was. He was in the
US Army . Co A  34Inf Reg 24th Inf Div. He was 19 when he 
was a POW. From Abingdon IL . He had just got in country 
from Japan. He took Basic in ARK. Thank you for any help. 

He was listed on the Johnson list as death date. Jan 9 1951.

Marvin L. Skinner	
605 N. Walnut
Abingdon IL 61410
skinner@netabingdon.net

34th Infantry Death March - Tiger

On Tue, 15 Jul 1997
Nancy McDonough ncasa4life@aol.com wrote:

I am looking for any information beyond the "Tiger's List" that
appeared in the Reader's Digest regarding my cousin, Cpl. Howard K.
Harris.  The information that is printed states that he was  in the 
34th. infantry,24 Inf. Div.  I do not have any memories of Kenny,
however, my older sisters and cousins do and they are wonderful
memories.  I would appreciate any information that you or anyone could
possibly send me regarding my family member.

Thank you,
my e-mail address is  ncasa4life@aol.com

From KWP: he died in camp per Johnson List on 11/04/50.

C Co., 34th Infantry - Tiger

On Fri, 03 Jan 1997 
Dan Henke  dshenke@jcn1.com  wrote:

My father Michael J. Picarella serve in the Korean War and is looking
for information on a friend of his who died in that war by the name of
Herman Graff, Jr.

He was in the 24th Div.,34th Infantry,Company C.According to the recent
"Reader's Digest" article by "Johnny" Johnson, Mr. Graff  died on 
Nov. 17th, 1950.

My father would like to get in touch with anyone who might have served
in the same division with his friend and knew him prior to his death.

Michael J. Picarella
120 Holdinghausen Dr.
Crystal City, MO 63019 

34th Infantry Rgt

On Mon, 27 Jan 1997 
Caren Snyder
mzawacki@mailbox.syr.eduwrote:

On behalf of my dear friend and neighbor, I write.

The Florczyk Family was notified in 1950 that their son and brother 
PVT Edward S. Florczyk had died while captured in 
Korea.  No remains were recovered.  I understand that numerous requests
for information from the military followed that notification.

Since that time, the family has wondered if it was possible that Edward 
was still a POW in Korea? 

Last month, after reading the Readers Digest publication of Johnson's
List, with so much accuracy accredited, they asked me to retrieve a
copy. Edward's name appeared on Johnny's List.  Tears of grief and 
relief were shed by all.

PFC Wayne "Johnnie" Johnson is truely a hero. He knew that what he 
was doing was good and right.  He created and suffered for his list, 
for the families, for my friend.  I don't know how to thank someone 
for something like this.  His courage and dedication can not go without
thanks.  He should know how grateful this family is for all he has given
of himself, and the peace of mind he has given to them after all these
years.

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Date: Sun, 12 May 96 
From: "Alfred H. Elliott, III" alelliott@juno.com

Dear Sir:

I am assisting a former member of the U.S. Army, Mr. Tom Stoney, to 
gather information on his brother, CPL Oliver H. Stoney, Jr.

CPT Stoney served with C Co, 1st Bn, 24th Regiment, 25th Infantry
Division in Korea.  He was captured on 26 or 27 November 1950. 
We believe he was held in a prisoner of war camp in northern Korea.
During repatriation, CPT Stoney's family was informed that he had died
in captivity.  At the time of notification, Mr. Tom Stoney was himself 
assigned to the Korean Theater. We would greatly appreciate any
information you might have or information you might be able to
provide to help in our search.

Thank you for your assistance.

ALFRED H. ELLIOTT, III
COL, MI
Commander, US Army Garrison
See Also: 24IR
------more from KWP------

Stoney, Olvier H
RA14260446
CPL E4
Army Infantry
South Carolina
28/11/1950
DIE died in Camp
1931
24th Inf Rgt, 25 Inf Div

K Co 35th IR

On Mon, 29 Jun 1998
"Carl C. Short" Email address wrote:

phone: 228-432-7537

comments: 

Am trying to locate anyone who may have served with my uncle,
Cpl. Leland Ford Smith.  He served with Company K, 35th Regiment.

He was from Angola, Ind and served from 1949 until his death around
28 Feb 1951.  He was reported missing on 28 Nov 1950, then was
imprisoned in a POW camp until his death.  

Am looking for any information as to the whereabouts of his last days.
The body was never returned.  Hope this information helps.  If you 
need any more information that I might be able to provide, please let 
me know.  Thanks much! 

Carl C. Short

65th Engineer Bn Combat 25th ID

On Thu, 7 May 1998
"Dustin G. Floyd" Email address wrote:

I need info on my grandfather. He was a POW in the korean war named:
Delmas Floyd. I don't know his rank, all I know is that he was in the 
ARMY.  He never speaks about the war and the very thoughts of it send 
him into nightmares and flashbacks.

I just want some info on it for my records.  I am very proud of him for
being able to survive but don't want to bring the issues up to make 
him have nightmares.  Please help if you can.

His name again is Delmas (Del) Frank Floyd.  He is from Louisiana.

Dustin G. Floyd

From KWP; He was taken about Nov 27, 1950, now I need to find where the
unit was, possibly in support of Chosin, not sure.

27th Infantry

On Tue, 27 May 1997
Tom Esensten www.dogranch3@AOL.comwrote:

11342 Sulphur Mountain Road
Ojai, Ca 93023

Listing in Ventura Star newspaper on 5/26
Comments ...

My father, Dr. Sidney Esensten, is a surviving POW.  Capture
approximately 10/50 and released at end of war.  Was in camp along
Yalu  river.

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Date: Fri, 01 Mar 1996 
From: YPQT64A@prodigy.com 
(MRS SUE OVERTURF)
Subject: MIA Korea  

Squad leader Sgt Harry Hillinbrand Co. K ,160 Regiment, 
40th Infantry Div.

Last seen being taken prisoner Feb 1952 his name was never seen on
repatriation lists has no family to inquire about him what do records
show?

--from the KWP---

Sgt. Hillenbrand name spelled differently. See him on the online
database.

Hillenbrand, Harry
US55041138
Army, Infantry
Cook County, Il1928
Sgt, E5
02/05/52
MIA declared Dead
160th Inf Rgt 40th Inf Div

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None listed yet.. ed

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From: Kubinak@aol.com
Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 

I'm trying to find information/or how to get information on 
Sumner John Kubinak.  He was declared MIA in Unsan Korea 11/26/1950.  

He was laterawarded the Bronze Star 6/10/1952 and Purple Heart 1/4/1954
I don't know much else.

Thank you for whatever help you can offer.

Susan Kubinak, DVM.

---more info----

This info is on this background material for his Bronze Star.  

He was scheduled for return July 21, 1950.  The Korean action
started in June and he was sent to Korea with the Ord Small Arms Dept.
At the front lines he joined the 8th Army Ranger Company.

Apparently there were involved in a takeover of a hill.  "In their sixth
assault, the hostile force gathered its entire strength and launched a
tremendous attack in an attempt to dislodge the friendly troops from 
the hill.  Because of the overwhelming numbers of the enemy, 
instructions were received by the company to withdraw.  

As his comrades fell back, Corporal KUBINAK steadfastly remained 
in his position in order to provide covering fire and, when last seen, 
was still pouring fire into the ranks of the onrushing enemy with 
deadly precision."

That was on his section II AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL. 
Do you know much about the 8th Army Ranger Company.

I got these papers copied and sent to me by his nephew and namesake,
Sumner Pearce Kubinak.

See Also: Unit page

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On Wed, 25 Sep 1996  
FLetzeisen@aol.com wrote:

Looking for information regarding Kenneth (kenny) Rohrbacher, 
U.S. Signal Corp. who was a POW in North Korea . Info I have was that 
he was executed by the N.Koreans.

Kenny was from Ridgewood , Queens, New York City .

I had a photo which has since been misplaced, of Kenny and a 
Sgt. Camacho , both POW's . 

Photo had been published in the Long Island Daily Press and showed
both of them smiling , obviously a posed photo. If you have any info 
would be glad to know about it. 

Thanks , in advance. 
My E-Mail address is FLetzeisen@aol.com
Telephone:	352-699-0326

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 On Wed, 25 Sep 1996  
Linda Fox azzizz@inlink.com wrote:

Comments ...

my grandfather was listed as a pow then as being deceased.
i am looking for more information about him.  his name was
lawrence alison pauly.

---from KWP-----

Linda,

He was in the 536th Engineer Maintenance Co. a specialized
unit that did hevy construction.

You may see his record on our database. The date indicates he
was captured on or about Nov 1, 1950 which would have been during
the large scale assault northward pushing the North Koreans toward
China.

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On Sat, 16 Aug 1997
TBonetti@aol.com wrote:

am interested in knowing about korean pow , army, Elmer Leroy Thomson.
Was pow anout 3 years. I beleive he was released about 1953-54. Am not
sure. He was from Memphis, Tenn. He was married to my sister, Josephine.

Frank L. Jackson

On Wed, 29 Jan 1997 chris romero
chrisr@ptialaska.net wrote:

I am looking for Frank L Jackson Korea 51-53 Tank Recovery ex-POW.
A friend, I'M Lyle H Nordmeyer

(907)262-8793 OR E-MAIL AT chrisr@akaska.net

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On Thu, 4 Mar 1999
Trip & Jane Herndon Email address wrote:

Dear sir,
My father Thomas R. Klinger was a prisoner of war in Korea. He served 
with a chemical war unit and was captured in April of 1950. My family is
searching for anyone who was with my father.

He passed away four years ago and never talked about his experiences. 
We are eager to learn anything about this time.  Thanks so much for your
website and any help you can offer. 

My father was from Catasauqua Pennsylvania and was also a veteran
of wwII. 
Jane K. Herndon, king's Mountain Nc

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