Sponsor of the Korean War Project Milton K. Arrow Binghamton, NY Member: 179th Inf Rgt A Co email: Email address Dedicated to Hal and Ted Barker for their unselfish devotion to the Korean War Project. Remembering all of my unit mates in Korea - Milt    179th Infantry Regiment Association    Penn V. Rabb, Jr.    President (2006)

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Entry: 81580 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	1LT BOUCKHUYT, JULES 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
MATTHEW BOUCKHUYT wrote on January 1, 2012 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: My great uncle, 1LT Jules Bouckhuyt, served with the 179th IR until he was KIA on 16 June 1952 possibly in action around Old Baldy. If anyone remembers him or knows what company he was with we would really appreciate hearing from you. Keywords: Jules Bouckhuyt 179th 45th Korea June 1952 Old Baldy

Entry: 81530 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LOOKING FOR SERVED IN CHARLIE COMPANY FROM MARCH 1953-JULY 1954
CARROLL NEWQUIST wrote on December 29, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SELINSGROVE PA UNIT: 1ST BATTALION CHARLIE COMPANY 1ST PLATOON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My father-in-law,Carroll Newquist, is trying to reunite with those I served with during the Korean War. I am George Derr. Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Outpost Queen, SFC Cook, SFC Lewis

Entry: 80545 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	MICHAEL DAY OR DAKOVITZ
MICHAEL DAKOVITZ wrote on September 30, 2011 CITY AND STATE: CALEDON ON UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for any old friends Keywords: 45th infantry division

Entry: 80426 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LOOKING FOR DADS BUDDYS
DALLAS SHUCK wrote on September 20, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MONTROSE MI UNIT: 45 DIV SVC 179TH INF SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for anyone that knew my dad sgt. elden f. shuck or his brother wilson e.(mike) shuck who served together from 27 dec 1950 to 23 dec 1953. dad past on 06 may 2011 his brother in 1964. He never talked about his time but i found his dd 214 it listed a combat Ift badge so he must of done more than cook. Keywords:

Entry: 80251 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LESTER SALZWEDEL CO H 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
PAUL SALZWEDEL wrote on September 4, 2011 CITY AND STATE: PORTLAND OR UNIT: CO H 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad Lester Salzwedel passed on 8/17/2011 he was with 6th army CO H 179th Infantry Regiment Oct.11th 1950 to Sept 6th 1952 he was over seas for 1 year 5 months 1 day he returned as a PFC with army occupational medal of japan, Korean service ribbin1 broezn star combat infantry badge a over seas bar and a united nations service medal He was a good honest man who lived a good life R.I.P. Dad Lester E Salzwedel 4/24/1927-8/17/2011 Keywords: CO H 179th Infantry Regiment Lester Salzwedel

Entry: 79845 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	GEORGE LUCAS KIA CHORWON AREA
RUTH HAMMING wrote on August 2, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: NA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle was PFC George Lucas, in the 45th division, 179th regiment. He was killed in action on 7 May 1952. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him and served with him. He died many years before I was born, so I never had the privilege of knowing him. Thank you to all of you for your military service. Keywords: George Lucas, 45th Division 179th Regiment

Entry: 79659 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	REGEMENTAL PERSONAL 179TH REGIMENT
DONALD J. HATKE wrote on July 17, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: names of person in unit

Entry: 79257 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	RICHARD PANKEY IS LOOKING FOR BUDDIES HE SERVED WITH DURING THE WAR
RICHARD PANKEY JR. wrote on June 10, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SPANAWAY WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Hi: My Dad- Richard Pankey Sr is looking for buddies he served with during the War. He spent some time with 45TH Inf Div before being transferred to the 2ND Inf Div. He does not remember which Regiment so I am leaving the same message at each of the Inf Reg sites. He does not have a computer or e-mail access, so please contact him at his home- Thank You Keywords:

Entry: 78976 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	DAD WITH THE 45TH DIV, 179TH INF, I CO
DAVID RANES wrote on May 21, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: God Bless Keywords: Seeing if any body knew James(aka Jim) Ranes. He was from Perry, OK and corporal in 179th Inf. I co. He said that the 45th was in 3 major battles and 4 minor battles. Would like to know the names, location, times of these battles. Also Outpost Eerie, Alligator Jaw, T-bone, Pork chop, and the village of Pokkae. Those were some of the places he talk about.

Entry: 78937 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	OLD BALDY_MAY 6 1952L
LAUREL FOSS wrote on May 17, 2011 CITY AND STATE: WATERTOWN SD UNIT: CO I 179 INF. REGT.45TH INF.DIV. (OK. N.G.) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I was with the 45 div. from 1950 until 1953- Have had a bitter taste in my mouth since I got out of the service, I was squad leader and was never given the rank that I was supposed to get. Got out as P.F.C. and shouild have been S.F.C.---- How do you like that- now you can see why i'm P.O.d Real nice HUH????????????? Keywords: Old Baldy-Pokkei Ridge-Pork Chop hill -etc.

Entry: 78783 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	45TH INF.DIV. KOREA 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
BILL TAYLOR wrote on April 29, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MOUNT VERNON MO UNIT: FOX COMPANY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Hello my Name is Anthony Taylor son of Buck Sgt Bill Taylor who served with Fox Company. I am helping him reconnect with anyone who might need some information. He is doing well and would like to help anyone he can. Please feel free to contact us. Keywords: Fox Company, Heartbreak Ridge, 38 Parallel, Bill Taylor,57 Non-recoil riffle,

Entry: 78457 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW REDHEAD PFC GERALD WRIGHT FROM GEORGIA
DARREN PETERSON wrote on April 5, 2011 CITY AND STATE: DOTHAN AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: PFC Gerald Wright of the 179th Infantry Regiment who was KIA on June 11, 1952 in Chorwon was my first cousin, once removed. Although I have heard of him all of my life, I have only now begun to research his military service. I would like to find and contact Korean veterans who knew him. Keywords: 45th Infantry Division, 179th Infantry Regiment, Chorwon, Old Baldy, MOS 4745

Entry: 78228 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	XMAS EVE 1952
EUGENE ENTZI wrote on March 18, 2011 CITY AND STATE: NAPLES FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: CHRISTMAS EVE.52 BATTLE. ENTZI WAS A TANK COMMANDER ATTACHED TO 179 INF REG. Keywords: T-BONE HILLLUKES CASTLE

Entry: 77577 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	DON KOOPMANN,SGT,DECEASED 1-22-11
JOHN TAFT wrote on January 23, 2011 CITY AND STATE: EPWORTH IA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: My father in law Donald J Koopmann,45th Inf,2nd battalion,company E,passed away Sat Jan 22,2011.Don was the father of 14,seven boys,seven girls.His loving wife argaret passed away last year.Don spoke several times of being in the same nest with Dan Blocker.We would love to hear from anyone who knew Don.Thanks to all you veterans who served in Korea,especially those who didnt come home,od bless you,and thanks Keywords:

Entry: 77252 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	JIM MUSSATTO LOOKING THOSE WHO SERVED WITH HIM IN KOREA
TRACEY WILLHOIT wrote on December 26, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 45TH THUNDERBIRD, C COMPANY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Jim Mussatto is looking for men who served with him in Korea. would like to correspond. Keywords: Imgi River, Heartbreak Ridge, Don Albert, Com. Pick,

Entry: 77182 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	CHRISTMAS IN JULY: THE FORGOTTON BATTLE OR THE FORGOTTON WAR:
JOSEPH W. COKER SR. wrote on December 20, 2010 CITY AND STATE: TUBEVILLE SC UNIT: 45TH INF. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am trying to purchase the book "Christmas in July: The Forgotten Battle of the Forgotten War. Please tell me how to order it. Thank You Keywords: called Joe Christmas Hill

Entry: 76803 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
JAMES LOYD wrote on November 16, 2010 CITY AND STATE: BLANCHARD OK UNIT: 179THCOMPANY A INFANTRY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone hwo may haved served with Sergeant Kenneth Leroy Loyd. He is my father and he was killed when I was a little boy and I am trying to learn more about his time in the service. Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 76688 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	TO FIND FATHER
JOSEPH CALDERONE SR. wrote on November 10, 2010 CITY AND STATE: LAKEHURST NJ UNIT: 179 TH KOREA D. A. VET SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: was injured in combat have his medals and letter from president obalma that he was proud like me about my dad he was a hero and still is in my heart . the gov put his name on the wall in atlantic city and was awarded other medals also he should never be forgoten what he and my uncel pfc louis calderone of paterson who died in action and my 3 other uncles whom also served my grandmother had 16 children all of paterson where the goverment sadly brought that flag to her house but when the army played chapes at my dads funnerel at the military park off route 70 past lakehurst nj i was so proud he was with all his fighting heros as a son of a hero my father made me srong and quick to respond in all parts of life and of course emergencies but some times like my dad im always sometimes too much in defencive mode to all that are serveing i love you all. Keywords: trying to find out about dad 100 percent desabled american vet army 179 inf korea distin service medal ect.

Entry: 76687 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	TO FIND FATHER
JOSEPH CALDERONE SR. wrote on November 10, 2010 CITY AND STATE: LAKEHURST NJ UNIT: 179 TH KOREA D. A. VET SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: was injured in combat have his medals and letter from president obalma that he was proud like me about my dad he was a hero and still is in my heart . the gov put his name on the wall in atlantic city and was awarded other medals also he should never be forgoten what he and my uncel pfc louis calderone of paterson who died in action and my 3 other uncles whom also served my grandmother had 16 children all of paterson where the goverment sadly brought that flag to her house but when the army played chapes at my dads funnerel at the military park off route 70 past lakehurst nj i was so proud he was with all his fighting heros as a son of a hero my father made me srong and quick to respond in all parts of life and of course emergencies but some times like my dad im always sometimes too much in defencive mode to all that are serveing i love you all. Keywords: trying to find out about dad 100 percent desabled american vet army 179 inf korea distin service medal ect.

Entry: 76684 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LEOTIS Q SMITH KIA PACKSOK
RONALD SMITH wrote on November 10, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WATERLOO IL UNIT: US ARMY, RETIRED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: MY FATHER WAS PART OF THE 17TH INFANTRY REGIMENT AND WAS KIA. I'M INTERESTED IN LOCATING ANYONE THAT HAD PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OR CONTACT WITH HIM BEFORE HIS DEATH. I NEVER KNEW HIM...HE DIED WHEN I WAS 18 MONTHS OLD. Keywords:

Entry: 76644 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LOOKING FOR SFC JAMES CRUISE
LOUIS GEORGE ANSOLABEHERE wrote on November 7, 2010 CITY AND STATE: BAKERSFIELD CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Would like to contact members of this group. Keywords: Hqtrs. Co. 179th Regiment 45th Division 1953

Entry: 76459 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	REMEMBERING SAMUEL EDWIN WADLEY,JR FROM OK
AMY UFFHAUSEN wrote on October 18, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SAPULPA OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Porkchop Hill, 179th

Entry: 76435 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	CHICAGO ILL 933 INFANTRY
OLIVER COBB wrote on October 16, 2010 CITY AND STATE: KOKOMO IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: looking for men I served with in korea

Entry: 76216 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	GEORGE E COOK PAGANS RAIDERS
BARBARA COOK-BELL wrote on September 21, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SNOHOMISH WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: My dad use to tell stories, one I remember very well was how he stepped and fell into a kimchi patch and his unit made him burn his clothes and he still stunk. No one wanted to be near him for a couple of days. He passed away in 1994. He had 4 purple hearts that I remember and a bronze star. He said the best place to be when you were injured were the Swedish hospital ships. He said they had the best nurses. Keywords: Pagans Raiders

Entry: 76137 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	E CO 179TH REGT 45TH DIV
DAVE STEPHENS wrote on September 12, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WESTWOOD KS UNIT: E CO 179TH REGT 45TH DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: E Co 179th REGT 45th Div, A. D. Newcomb My Grandfather-in-law doesn't remember a lot of what happened when he was in Korea. The family has reason to believe he was nominated for an award, but he turned it down. Is there any one who knew him or has stories of his time in Korea? E Co 179th REGT 45th Div, A. D. Newcomb Keywords: E Co 179th REGT 45th Div, A. D. Newcomb

Entry: 75975 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	BLOODY RIDGE AND CHRISTMAS HILL 1953. CO.F.
RAYMOND HANSON wrote on August 29, 2010 CITY AND STATE: MN UNIT: F CO., 179TH, 45TH DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Searching for anyone who fought with me. Also would like to know how to find ROK South Korean Soldiers who served at these sites with the American Soldiers. Keywords: Bloody Ridge, Christmas Hill. 1953.

Entry: 75747 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	CHRISTMAS IN JULY BOOK
RAY HANSON SR. wrote on August 9, 2010 CITY AND STATE: CLARKS GROVE MN UNIT: 179TH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: i AM SEARCHING FOR THE BOOK "cHRISTMAS IN jULY 1953 Keywords: RANGER

Entry: 75641 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	FRIENDS OF CORPORAL DONALD DALE FRATZKE
DALE FRATZKE wrote on July 29, 2010 CITY AND STATE: DEKALB IL UNIT: CO. I 179TH INFANTRY 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION 5TH CA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: wounded 6-16-52, Corporal Fratzke thinks he was one of three survivors. Does anyone remember him? I am Dale Fratkze's son and would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. Keywords: Hill 191, Old Baldy, received two bronze stars and a purple heart.

Entry: 75148 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	INFO ON VACLAV
RICHARD ZENGLER wrote on June 19, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father, Vaclav "Vic" Zengler. He died in 1970 when I was 5. I have been trying to find anyone who remembers him and can share any information with me. Keywords: Medic

Entry: 75084 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	THUNDERBIRD VETERAN
TIMOTHY TRAXLER wrote on June 15, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My grand father was a Medic, SFC Maynard Traxler in Korea, 179th, 45. . Looking to see if anyone on this board knows the name or has family that were medics. I have a few pictures, one of him getting the Bronze Star. He still lives in Michigan, not far from where he grew up. Keywords: Punchbowl, Heartbreak Ridge, Bobby Brown, Traxler, Medic, 45, 179, thunderbird, Korea

Entry: 74782 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	OUTPOST HARRY
DAVE CONBOY SR. wrote on May 22, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ST. CLOUD FL UNIT: C CO.179 INF. REGT. 45TH INF DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for any one who knew Kenith Friend [Deceased] During a fire fight on Outpos Harry, Kenith covered a granade with his body saving 3 of his comrades from death or serious injury. Although serious wounded he survived and spent almost 2 years in VA hospital. A company History Deetective found about Kenith and is working on him to get The Medal of Honor. Any information will help Yours in Comradship Dave Conboy Keywords: Was called Red. Saw action on Pork chop Hill and Old Boldy Outpost Harry 1952-53

Entry: 74286 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	RE RAYMOND CYRIL BARNES
BRUCE RADABAUGH wrote on April 10, 2010 CITY AND STATE: LOS FRESNOS TX UNIT: COMPANY C, 179TH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Ray, I was there on Old Baldy on the early morning in JUNE (not January as reported in the Project) when you rolled down the steep hillside--hit by shrapnel from an enemy grenade. I know it must have hurt you very badly because you let out a long, sustained scream. It didn't hurt but a minute, though, and you were gone from that miserable place. You couldn't know, but only two of us were NOT hit. You, unfortunately, were among the other 39. It says in the Project that your remains were not recovered--I don't understand that at all. Over the 58 years since your number came up, I have thought of you very often. You were my buddy then, and you still are! Bruce Keywords: Barnes-Polk-Hokkaido-Hill 286-Checkpoint Easy-Old Baldy.

Entry: 73487 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	E CO,179 INF REGT.45TH DIV.
JOHN BOYLE wrote on February 9, 2010 CITY AND STATE: REDWOOD CITY CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking or anyone who knew my brother Don. He was with E Co.179 Inf and carried the B.A.R.in 53-54. Keywords: Don Boyle,B.A.R.,Mung Dun Ni,E Co,179 Inf.,1953-54

Entry: 73379 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	OPERATION SGT. 179 INF 45DIV
LESTER REED wrote on January 31, 2010 CITY AND STATE: NORMAN OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 72118 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	EASY CO !79 INF 45 DIV,
JOHN USHMAN JR. wrote on October 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: CHANDLERVILLE IL UNIT: EASY CO 179 INF REG 45 DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was on a hill that had 7 shot out tanks in the vally an a hospital shell standing with tank tracks going up the steps , was next to a tank on my left side. sgt delguardo was top dog had a buddy named TAYLOR.KUMWA vally up above Chun Chon, shufford, Pernell, I went on a lot of patrols sat on a out post at the end of a finger of the hill,Carried a Bar on patrol.hard to remember after 54 yrs.would like to hear from anybody

Entry: 72091 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	179TH CO H MOTOR POOL
PAUL SALZWEDEL wrote on October 27, 2009 CITY AND STATE: PORTLAND OR UNIT: CO H 179TH INF MOTOR POOL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Iam loking for anyone who may know my father Lester Salzwedel from Oregon he served in CO H 179th INF Motor Pool his picture is in the 45th INF book washing his jeep in the river. I have found some picture's from his time in Korea and Japan I would like to share and ID. My father is 82 years old and living in Portland Oregon Thank you Paul Keywords: Co H Motor Pool 179th INF

Entry: 72090 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	CO H 179TH INF MOTOR POOL
PAUL SALZWEDEL wrote on October 27, 2009 CITY AND STATE: PORTLAND OR UNIT: CO H 179TH INF MOTOR POOL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Iam loking for anyone who may know my father Lester Salzwedel from Oregon he served in CO H 179th INF Motor Pool his picture is in the 45th INF book washing his jeep in the river. I have found some picture's from his time in Korea and Japan I would like to share and ID. My father is 82 years old and living in Portland Oregon Thank you Paul Keywords: CO H 179th INF Motor Pool 1951 1952 Oregon

Entry: 72089 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED IN THE 179 TH. AND 45 TH. K COMPANY
ANDRONICO GALLEGOS wrote on October 26, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ALBUQUERQUE NM UNIT: 179 TH.- 45 TH. K COMPANY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking to get into contact with any one I served with in the 179th Infantry K company... Keywords: Andronico Gallegos looking for friends who I served with.

Entry: 71672 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	SGT.ERVIN OTTOLIEN
THOMAS OLSEN wrote on September 19, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VP10 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Sgt Ervin Ottolien had a chunk of his leg missing and told his wife it was from a hand grenade that kill a buddy. He never reported he was wounded and did not get a purple heart.Is there anyone out there that knew him or were with him in Korea,that has knowledge of his service to his country? Keywords: 179th inf.,Co. I

Entry: 71335 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	179TH INF, REGT CO. H 1952-1953
ELMON ANDERS wrote on August 18, 2009 CITY AND STATE: NC UNIT: 179TH INF. REGT CO H SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am looking for men who served with me in the 179th Inf Regt, Co H in 1952-1953. I recieved the bronze star on May 30, 1953. 1st Sergeant Elmon Jarvice Anders. Keywords: Line Jamestown, Line Minnesota, Command Post Nambakchon, Punchbowl, No-Name Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge and Sandbag Castle

Entry: 71194 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LOOKING FOR 179 MOBILIZED FROM ENID OKLA
LEON RANDOLPH wrote on August 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: AUGUSTA KS UNIT: 179TH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am now 77 years old and am trying to find any one who might remenber when in Korea while getting cans of water while in the back of the truck when going down hills the cans of water went forward and then going up hill they came back and smashed my feet I was wondering if anyone would remenber. There was a LT. in the front of the truck .I am desperately trying to fine someone if they remenber this situation. Thank you for reading. Keywords: WEnt over on ship through Panama Canal.Came from Enid Oklahoma was in company K and was in Japan for awhile.

Entry: 70934 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	FRIENDS OF THOMAS HASSETT
BRIAN HASSETT wrote on July 18, 2009 CITY AND STATE: PHOENIX AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for friends of my father, Tom Hassett. I have recently found some photos from his time in Korea and would like to identify friends in them and share them if possible. Dad passed away in 1982. B. Hassett Keywords: Thomas D. Hassett 179th Infantry, Headquarters Company Company C

Entry: 70565 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	DOES ANYONE OUT THERE REMEMBER PFC NORMAN L. KELLERMAN 1ST BN, A CO 179TH INF REG
NORMAN KELLERMAN JR. wrote on June 15, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: I'm trying to locate any person who may remember my Dad. He recently passed away and all I can really confirm based on his letters, photos, and a few military documents is that: He was drafted in mid 1950 and sent to Camp Polk for initial training and then shipped out to Hokaido, Japan. While in Hokaido he trained at Camp Crawford and Camp Monty Strong prior to his unit shipping out to Korea. I do know his was in Japan Thanksgiving 1951. Following that date no more pictures or information was available. I belive the unit transferred to Korea and took up positions in the Old Baldy area. Any information would be helpful Thanks in advance

Entry: 70441 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	179TH REGT, CO. L - HILL 266 AREA - KONOMU URA
DON KIRKMAN wrote on June 4, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother in law Konomu [Paul] Ura was reported KIA/BNR on June 29, 1952; he was with 45th Div., 179th Reg., L Co. during the battle for the Pork Chop Hill complex (Hill 266 and vicinity) in late June and early July, 1952. Was recoilless rifle man, held past his scheduled relief date for lack of a replacement. Family would appreciate details of L Co. activities during that operation, especially from anyone there at the time. Keywords: Old Baldy/Pork Chop June 29, 1952 KIA/BNR

Entry: 70004 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	ANYONE REMEMBER HENRY DUKE?
JAMIE DUKE-THOMAS wrote on April 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MOUNT WASHINGTON KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the daughter of Henry Duke from Louisville, Ky. I don't know much about my Daddy because he passed away when I was 11 and all I really know about his time in the army is the mention of "Pagan Raiders" and honestly he didn't talk to any of us about his time in the army. I have heard stories that he was found lying in bed with his gun on occasion and had a tough time dealing with it all when he came home but he was 44 when I was born and I only had 11 years with him. I am hoping that someone knows and remembers him and could help me learn more about my daddy. Thank you for any info you might have! Keywords:

Entry: 70003 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	ANYONE REMEMBER HENRY DUKE?
JAMIE DUKE-THOMAS wrote on April 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MOUNT WASHINGTON KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the daughter of Henry Duke from Louisville, Ky Keywords:

Entry: 67898 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	SGT. ERVIN OTTELIEN
THOMAS OLSEN wrote on November 16, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BURLINGTON WI UNIT: VP10 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN 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

Entry: 67856 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	LOOKING FOR JACK LYNN PENICK 45TH INFANTRY KOREN PROJECT
JACK PENICK JR. wrote on November 12, 2008 CITY AND STATE: CLAREMORE OK UNIT: 145TH INFANTRY NOT SURE THE UNIT NUMBER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 67495 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	HQ AND HQ CO 179TH INFANTRY
MITCHELL SYLVEST wrote on October 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: In korea 1951-52 Promoted to Cpl in Febuary of 51. I think he was a radio operator?

Entry: 67471 179TH INFANTRY REGIMENT	CO. E, 179 INFANTRY
JOHN STEVENS wrote on October 11, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: THNNDERBIRDS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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,

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