Sgt. Ervin Ottelien

Comments: A friends father has passed away and he would like to know where his father served and what operations he was involved in. Sgt. Ervin Ottelien,1950-52 His mother mention about Old Baldy, but his father never mentioned any thing to his children about his service to his country.

Keywords: Old Baldy

Looking for Jack Lynn Penick 45th infantry Koren project

Comments: My father died in 1975 due to complications after he served in the Korean war project. I was 12 years old at the time and really never knew my father. I'm hoping and praying that someone will remember him. I beleive he was part of the radio relay team. If you know anything about him or have pictures, please let me know as I am trying to piece my life together.

God Bless

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HQ & HQ Co 179th infantry

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Keywords: In korea 1951-52 Promoted to Cpl in Febuary of 51. I think he was a radio operator?

Co. E, 179 Infantry

Comments: My father, Donald Stevens (April), was wounded at Mung Dun Ni, on June 22, 1953 and awarded his 1st bronze star. My Dad has passed, I am trying to find out about any battle at Mung Dun Ni and can't find anything. He was in E company, 179th. What was the 179th doing from 1952 - 1954? Does anyone remember him? Thank you,

Keywords: Mung Dun Ni,

Looking for Army buddies

Comments: I'm new to this! From Dec. '51 - Sept. '52, battled on hill 200. I'm trying my best to remember names from these times, afterall it has been a long time ago. Looking for anyone who was there during these months.

Keywords: 1951 through 1952 Hill 200, Pork Chop hill, Old Baldy, T-Bone hill, Friends: Blocker Dan, Robinson, Prestige, Pope,

Looking for Army buddies

Comments: I'm new to this! From Dec. '51 - Sept. '52, battled on hill 200. I'm trying my best to remember names from these times, afterall it has been a long time ago. Looking for anyone who was there during these months.

Keywords: 1951 through 1952 Hill 200 Blocker Dan, Robinson, Prestige, Pope,

Gerald Wright of Jakin Georgia

Comments: I'd like to know if anyone knew my brother Gerald Wright of Jakin (Early County) Georgia. Information I have states he was killed on Pork Chop Hill.

Regards, Gloria Wright Law

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill

Mike Dakovitz

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Keywords: Looking for any old friends

KIA information John R. Kibler Co. F 2 Bn. WW2

Comments: I am a Association Member. !79 TH.& 45 TH. Div. A friend as requested my and your assistance in finding someone in his unit that might have known Lt. Kibler. The family knows nothing and would appricate if you could locate someone who may have information.I have spent hours in reserch and nothing. The family seems to think he was assinged to co. f by the OSS. He was fluent in French and for some reason he might have been assinged to cross the line in serch of information. Body was discovered near Strausborg France

Keywords: John R Kibler 2 ND. Lt. Co. F.2nd. Bn. !79 Inf. Reported MIA on Jan 19, 1945.Remains were discovered in 1950 by a French Family.

My father was Sgt. Carlo Susini from Jersey City, NJ

Comments: I would love to hear from any one that knew my father. I am so proud of his military history and would love to hear from any one that knew him.

Keywords: Fought at Inchon, Pork Chop Hill

Donald J Proffitt

Comments: Anyone who may have served with my Uncle Donald please let me know anything you may remember about him. I never knew him and have always wanted to know more about him. He was my mothers' brother, and was killed in action June 1952. My mother passed away 2 years ago, and I have since found his letters to her along with some newpaper articles, mainly regarding the other Texans who fought and died when he did.

Thank you,

Ellen Moseley

Keywords: 179th Infantry I Company

Cpl. Thelmer M. Lien (Hill 200)

Comments: My Father Thelmer M. Lien was from Pinewood,Mn. He trained at Camp McCoy, WI. He was instrumental in defending Hill 200 on May 25, 1952,for which he was wounded and received the silver star and purple heart.. I have accounts from three soldiers (sworn statements.) They were Pfc Larry J. Wright, assistant gunner, SFC Curtis A.Miller,Sgt. Cecil F. Tackett. My father passed away at age 80 May 13, 2008. Anyone who knew of this battle against the chinese, or who served with my father , your information would be greatly appreciated. My father never liked to speak of the war , and never watched war movies etc. I do know that he served with Dan Blocker( Hoss from Bonanza, the tv series).Thank you in advance for any information you may have. Terese R. Morden (terimorden@hotmail.com)

Keywords: Co F 179th Inf. Regt. Apo 86 5th Army Silver Star and Purple hear for defense of Hill 200 Chorwon, Korea May 26, 1952

Beryl B. Teston

Comments: My father Beryl Teston was shot in Korea on July 18, 1953. He survived and later went back home to Texas. Does anyone remember him? Also, if he was rewarded a medal would it be possible for me {his daughter} to have it? He didn't talk a lot about this, could someone please help. Thank you,

Sonja Teston Roy

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Comments: I am currently a part of a unit that has been officially named the "Pagan Raiders". We are currently deployed in Iraq and have limited background information on the original unit that served in Korea. Any history would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Pagan Raiders, Christmas Hill

Elder Evans

Comments: I am an attorney assisting Mr Elder Evans in a Veteran's Claim. We must establish that he was a member of the 179th--unfortunately his records were lost as a result of the St Louis fire. Mr Evans is a Black Male. He served under a Lt Few (Phew) and was bayoneted on June 1, 1953. He is from Sumter, South Carolina but also had relatives from Brooklyn, New York. We would appreciate any information from anyone who might remember him or Lt Few (Phew) or copies of any reports/logs that might tend to substantiate his service in this unit. Please contact me at (803) 418-0800. Thank you. T. Murphy

Keywords: Elder Evans, wounded

45th inf.Div. Korea 1952

Comments: I was squad leader and we were to set up an ambush for the N.K.'s and they had one set up for us, it wasa night ambush and we lost several men, 2 from my squad,L.Davis & Tom Davis. I was wounded and spent the night with the N.K.'s alone,Recieved a Bronze Star w/V and also a P. heart.This wasthe 7th of May 1952, Was a H--- of a long night.

Keywords: Old Baldy - Hill 226

KOREAN OCCUPATION FORCES SOUEL KOREA

Comments: a all corpsman at 548 general dispensury soeul korea

1956-1957

Keywords: i am joe

freinds jim lamar willie schults sam scarpello sam saranita

POW Ybarra

Comments: Joel Ybarra was wounded on March 22, 1952 and then taken prisoner with Lt. Manley. He was WIA when a recoiless rifle round hit Maciello's bunker and sprayed shrapnel. That Fiscus was hit along wiht others. I am trying to help him get his PH and need at least one witness. Can anyone help?

Keywords: Hill 191, Chorwon Valley, March, 1951

silver star awards

Comments: trying to locate anyone who remembers raid on lukes castle hill 812 k-co.179th regt. 45th div.1952-53 the date of the raid was between aug.52-oct. 52. i dragged a buddie out, but cannot remember his name,our mission was to capture a prisoner,but they knew we were coming, & opened up with auto. weapons.i have been trying to find out if anyone that was there had any info. for years, so far i have had no success.our great leader was capt. andrew j. gatsis, now a gen. retired.i thought his name was orourk or somthing like thatbut not sure. also i thought he was from padooka ky.he was killed & got the silver star. we read in 45th div. news paper a couple months later. it would seem that silver star recipients from k-co would be easy to find, as there were not that many. i njust do not know how look for them, hope someone does & lets me know. your fellow thunder bird. john mcvicar

Keywords: raid on lukes castle hill 812 k-co. 179th 45th div.

Harold Drew Owen Sr. 10th Ranger Co. E 179th 45th Division Looking fro information

Comments: I am trying to find any information I can about my Grandfathers service in Korea. His name was Lt.Harold Drew Owen and his unit Co.E 179th 45th Division. Any information would be of great help. Thank you. Andy McDaniels tamimcdaniels@att.net

Keywords: Co. E 179th 45th Division Korea

anyone with imformation about hill 200 or Burl Gentry

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Keywords: hill 200 any imformation about may 15 1952.

a co 179 reg.

Comments: i attended the reunion in ok. for the last time 3 yrs ago because i was not from korean era.i was egnored.there are not many of us left

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45th 179th F Company 3div Infantry (lamon Creston Moore)

Comments: Does anyone know my dad or there when he was shot. My dad was shot on Christmas Hill and to this day has scrap metal is exiting his right temple area. (he received the bronze star w/valor and a purple heart). Before connecting with Wayne and the Chirstmas Hill Brothers. Purple Heart, Bronze Star w/valor and UN Service Metal. My Dad and so many others deserve so much for serving their country. I intend to strive forward, until they pay him for the physical and emotional pain he's suffered for over fifty years!! The 10% is no where close to appropriate. Anyone that served with my dad, please contact me. Thanks and God Bless the Veterans of War

Keywords: Christmas Hill KIA LT John B. Long, LA My dad carried him off the field July 15, 1953 He thought the world of Lt.Long

E Company members April 53 - July 53

Comments: looking for members of Easy Co, 17th RGT, 7th DIV from April 1953 to December 1953 and 1st Corp Recon Btn Aug 1953 to Dec 1953

Keywords: pork chop hill,operation big switch