Looking for information about Leslie T. Yeatts

Comments: I was looking to find any information or friends of Cpl. Leslie T. Yeatts, B Co. 180th Inf. He is my grandfather, and sadly may not be with us for much longer. To this day, he will not talk about his experience in Korea or Vietnam (unsure of unit in Vietnam ). If anyone can tell me anything about him, I would greatly appreciate it. I have some pictures that I could share with anyone who would like. Thank you.

Keywords: B Co 45th Infantry - Korea

Does anyone have info on my grandfather?

Comments: I am looking for any information on my grandfather when he served in the korean war. He never talked about it but I would like to know any information on him i could. I am making a file on his service time to go with his uniform. This was a big part of his life and I would like to know about it

Keywords: 179 infantry Regiment Second battallion, fox company, He was a corporal His name was Glen E Williams

G Co.

Comments: I am writing on behalf of my brother – William (Bill) Thomson, who served as an infantryman in G Company, 2nd Battalion, 180th Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was in Korea during 1952/53, and was involved in the fighting on Old Baldy. Some of the names he remembers are Lt Chase, Sgt. Williams, and Lt Dorset. Would appreciate any information or contact with his fellow soldiers.

Keywords: G Company, 2nd Battalion, 180th Regiment, 45th ID

Looking for Dad's buddies

Comments: Were you in Co A June 52 - Jan 53? Remember any of these GIs: Herb "Hub" Rorrer, Tony Leet, Francisco Roque-Candenedo, LT Wayne Seely, SGT Chang ? Were you on Hill 854 Oct 52 ? Did you train at Camp Rucker, AL 47th ID 164th Regt 3rd Bttn Co L in 51?

Keywords: Hill 854 Oct-Nov 52 Camp Rucker

WITH UNIT FROM MAY 52 TO MAY 53 ANY MEMBERS STILL AROUND?

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Looking for men who served with 1st Lt. Ed Hodges 180th 45Div. Thunderbird Co B First Battalion

Comments: I have a few pictues of my dad at this time and would like to put names with the faces. Unfortunately Dad is no longer with us, having passed away in November 1992. Any stories or information you might have would be greatly received. I will be happy to forward to you the few pictures I have from Korea. Thank you.

Keywords: 180TH INFANTRY REGIMENT September 1950-December 1951 1st Battalion B Company 45 Division Thunderbirds

Looking for men who served with 1st Lt. Ed Hodges Company B First Battalion

Comments: I have a few pictues of my dad at this time and would like to put names with the faces. Unfortunately Dad is no longer with us, having passed away in November 1992. Any stories or information you might have would be greatly received. Thank you.

Keywords: 180TH INFANTRY REGIMENT September 1950-December 1951 1st Battalion B Company

'CIJ'-'CHRISTMAS IN JULY'

Comments: Anyone interested in "CIJ"-Send me your E-Mail Address.

Keywords: Inchon,Sandbag Castle,Hill 1220,Christmas Hill(1090S),Queens Outpost.

MARCEL GALLANT 7/18/53

Comments: My uncle, Marcel Gallant was wounded on July 18th, 1953 and died on July 21st. In a letter to his brother he mentions being on Outpost Texas near Christmas Hill. I am looking for more information regarding his experiences in Korea. If anyone knew him or was in this company, please email me. Thanks.

Keywords: Outpost Texas, Christmas Hill

Looking for anyone who knew my granddad

Comments: My Granddad doesn't talk much about the war, but I can tell he is extremely proud, and as he gets older and so do I, he talks to me more and more. I'd like to do something to show him how proud I am that he served our country in Korea and am looking for any information that anybody may have about him.. His name is Gene Harmon and he is from South Dakota.

Keywords: Thunderbirds,45th division, 180th regiment, D Company, First Battalion, Oklahoma National Guard

King Co

Comments: LOOKING FOR OLE COMRADS

Keywords: LOOKING FOR ALL BUDDIES THAT WAS IN THE WAR

Co.L Sandbag, Hill 1220

Comments: The last 30 days of the Korean was in July/53.One of the Bloodiest battles of the War was Christmas Hill(Hill 1090)There is a book out called "CIJ"-"Christmas in July"-that is "Christmas Hill in July/53.Written by 20 co-authors who were members of units of the 179th Inf. & the 180th Inf.Anyone interested in the book,please contact me at my E-Mail address

Keywords: Inchon,Sandbag Castle,Hill 1220 & Outpost Queens-Christmas Hill.

'CIJ'-'CHRISTMAS IN JULY'

Comments: "CIJ"-"Christmas in JULY"-Anyone interested in buying this 215 page paper back,please contact me at

Keywords: Inchon,Sandbag Castle,Hill 1220,Christmas Hill

Comments: MY FATHER REMEMBER ALL THE WENT ON IN KOREA HIS LT RUFFNER WAS HIS COMMANDING OFFICER HE IS LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT MIGHT KNOW HIM AND TALK ABOUT ALL TIME AND SEE IF SOME OF HIS BUDDIES MADE IT HOME ALRIGHT MY DAD IS AT THE RIPE YOUNG AGE OF 72 HE HAS BEEN THUR A LOT IN HIS LIFE I'M TRYING TO HELP HIM FIND SOME OLD BUDDIE THEY MIGHT HAS SERVED WITH HIM IN KOREA 1952 -53

Keywords: MILLARD HORN WAS IN THE 180TH 45TH DIV. KING CO SANDBAGS CASTLES CHRISTMAS HILL HE WAS WITH THE THUNDERBIRD DIV THEY ALL CALLED HIM DOC HORN HE WAS A MEDIC

FRANSICO LUJAN SANDOVAL

Comments: BORN JUNE 11 1930 DIED NOV 10 2003 RECEIVED PURPLE HEART DURING HIS SERVICES IN THE KOREA WAR. SURVIED BY SPOUSE AND 5 CHILDREN. LIVED IN YUMA, AZ 85364

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FRANSICO LUJAN SANDOVAL

Comments: BORN JUNE 11 1930 DIED NOV 10 2003 RECEIVED PURPLE HEART DURING HIS SERVICES IN THE KOREA WAR. SURVIED BY SPOUSE AND 5 CHILDREN. LIVED IN YUMA, AZ 85364

Keywords: PFC FRANSICO ( FRANK )

JESSE T COX - June 12 1952 - Outpost EERIE

Comments: I was Squad Leader of third squad , 2nd Platoon until I was wounded at 3PM on June 12,1952 on "EERIE". I would enjoy hearing from any who were there that awful day....Iwas a draftee and joined the Division November 1950 at Camp Polk.

Keywords: T-Bone--June 12,1952--180th--G Co.--2nd Platoon--Squad Leader 3rd Squad

Master Sgt Kurt or Cutis Steiner IR Platoon

Comments: Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle, Intelligence Recon Platoon

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Searchingfor members of Co.L

Comments: Looking for Co."L" Veterans

Keywords: Sandbag Castle,Christmas Hill,Hill 1220

Do you know me?

Comments: Served in Fox Co and carried a BAR. Transfered to the I & R Platoon till I rotated out in June 1953. I then served with the Far East Command Honor Guard in Tokyo and then with the 1st Cav, 7 th Cav Reg, I & R Platoon, in place called Chitose 2 Hokkido.

Keywords: Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle, Luke Castle & Punchbowl

HOWARD C. POST A CO 12/51-53

Comments: My brother Howard C. Post US 55048708, served in the 45th Inf Div: 180 Inf, 1st Bn, A company as a BAR man. I would like any info you have. We are trying to put together a memorial. Thanks to Hal and Ted they found his actual unit. He died in 1958 of a head injury he received in Korea but I can find no record of his injuries or his ribbons. He died in Bay Pines Hospital in Florida.

Keywords: Looking for my brother 180th Inf, 1st Bn, A company Bar man Korea Dec 1951 until 1953.

Looking for 45th Signal Company Members

Comments: Trying to locate fellows I served with. We have made contact with 15 buddies and are looking for more, especially Ray Wilson from Sacramento, California and George Sargent, who was regular army and was from Wisconsin. Those of us that have made contact have been having reunions in various places in the country and look forward to the get togethers. Our next is scheduled for Harlan, Iowa this September from the 9th to the 12th.If you are one of us, please check in!!!

Keywords: My nickname is WHITEY, Took part in an action on Hill 191, was in the Chorwan Valley area, arrived in Korea from Eta Jima, Japan in April 1952 and rotated out in June of 1953.

Combat Doc Val Simonds looking for Division buddies, G Co 1953

Comments: Val "Doc" Simonds is looking for anyone who was part of or remembers Val "Doc" Simonds from the 45th infantry division, 180th Regiment, George Company. If you were on Christmas Hill in 1953 please email me. I would really like to here from you. valsimmonds@comcast.net

Keywords: 45th Division, 180th Regiment, George Company, Christmas Hill, July 1953

Looking for Information

Comments: Am putting together a book of South Dakota servicemen who were KIA/WIA in country. Members of the 180th were: Bald Eagle Bear, Fredrick - KIA 3/11/53 Biescheuvel, Leon - KIA 10/7/52 Eastman, Charles - KIA 7/18/53 If you have any information on them, battles that were going on during the date they were listed or photos, I'd appreciate anything you could tell me.

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Did you know Theodore E Kaiser?

Comments: I am looking for anyone that might remember my uncle Theodore E Kaiser. I don't know what company he was with, but my dad always said he died when he jumped on a grenade to save the rest of the men in his unit. I would really like to know some more information. Thank you.

Keywords: 180 INF RGT 45 INF DIV, SGT - E5, KIA

KIA CHARLES W PARSONS KIA 6/14/52

Comments: Looking for any information regarding the battle that killed my uncle. "Charles W. Parsons" He was a private first class with the 180th infantry 45th division hq. He was killed June 14, 1952. Thanks

Keywords: 180th infantry 45th Division HQ

COL JAMES O.'BULLDOG' SMITH

Comments: We now have a 180th Inf Regt Assn for all past & present members, WW II to current! National Secretary is Larry Traw, 7506 Old Hiway 70, Durant, OK, 74701, Phone (580) 924-6693; email: Membership chairpersons: O. Mac Smith, Okemah, OK. & Linda Craft, Northborough, MA.

Keywords: Father, Col James O."Bulldog" Smith was Regt Cdr when the 45th first entered Korea, '51? Brother SSGT Jerry D. Smith, Sec Plt, Hq Co, 180 INF REGT was first 45th Div soldier wounded in Korea.

SGT JAMES W. 'BILL' MARSH

Comments: I am looking for information about my father's service in Korea. He was stationed with the 180th Headquarters Co. I believe that he may have been a platoon sgt. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him there and also from anyone who knows about battles the 180th was involved in. Both he and Mom are recently deceased. When my sister and I cleared the estate we found a Chinese rifle dated 1934 with the words #1Killer and a skull and crossbones painted in red on the stock. I am told by a military historian that it was probably given to Dad by his platoon as a commemorative of his actions in some battle. I would especially like to hear from anyone who might remember this event and could tell me the story about how Dad got the rifle.

Keywords: 180th Headquarters Co

Address Change

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Hqs Co 3rd Bn 52-53

Comments: Was on Sandbag Castle and Christmas hil till the truce was signed.

Keywords: 1952 thru July 1953 with the 45th division 180th regt Hq's co

Christmas Hill

Comments: For a history of Christmas Hill, Korea, August 1953 by veterans of the 179th, the 180th, and the 145th AAA try CHRISTMAS IN JULY--Google, then Humboldt State University, click on Departments, click on History, scroll down to Dogface-Xmas in July.

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1943 Luzon

Comments: Can anyone shed any light on what battle took place on this date in Luzon?

Keywords: William Joel Chivers was killed in the battle for Luzon on February 9th, 1943. He was an enlisted man at the start of the Pacific War, a member of the 180th Infantry. He was buried at the Golden Gate National Cemetery at San Bruno, USA..

Joe Gallegos 1952

Comments: My brother Joe served in korea as a member of the 180th infantry regiment "the warrior regiment" It got it's name probably because it is a part of the 45th infantry division.He arrived there on Oct 31 1952 at Inchon.Served 3 years. Recieved the Bronze Star with"V".If anyone out there remembers "the iron triangle" "punch bowl" "heart break ridge" " papa sun" I would like to hear from you. Emilio Gallegos

Keywords: 180th,infantry regiment

looking for art jarrow or anyone from M co.

Comments: I am looking for individuals who may of fought along with my father. His name is Joseph A. McCusker. He was assigned to position "Doris" as a machine gunner with a 30. cal Browning. His ammo man was Art Jarrow of Louisianna. My dad is retired in Vermont and in good health. I have spoken to him about the war on several occasions and although his memeories are fading he still remembers some people, places and battles. Dad has recently gotten on-line and his e-mail is daltonhl@sover.net He has some pictures of his base and his position, along with people, parades and various other war related things. He has told me he would like to find out about Mr. Jarrow and some of his other comrades. I will speak to him again and try to get more info, perhaps he can help someone else in thier search. Thanks to all the Vet's and thier families.

Keywords: Sandbag Castle, 45th Dv, 180th Inf Reg, M Co, position Doris, Heavy weapons unit. May Day battle

Cpl Jack Parrish Justice - Looking for friends of my father

Comments: Comments: I am looking for any information about my father, Jack Parrish Justice, and his service in Korea. Dad entered the service on Nov 21, 1951 at Canton, Ohio. Dad lived in Beach City, Ohio before his service started. He was released from service on Oct 28, 1953. As best as we can tell he was in the 8th army, Company I 180th Infantry. Like many vets, Dad did not talk about the war for many years and then we had only a few conversations about the war. Dad was on the line foe a number of engagements, earning 3 bronze stars. He did speak about being trapped behind enemy lines for 5 days before making it back to our lines. He had a patch on his jacket for 45th Thunderbirds. I know that after his time on the front line he was in the hospital for pneumonia and later was operating train engines. If you knew my father or have any information, please contact me. It means a great deal to my brothers and me. Jack P Justice Jr

Keywords: 45th Sig Co. 45th Div Korea 45 infantry division 180 infantry ohio military district USAR TC 8th army

Father Jack Parrish Justice I Co

Comments: I am looking for any information about my father, Jack Parrish Justice, and his service in Korea. Dad entered the service on Nov 21, 1951 at Canton, Ohio. Dad lived in Beach City, Ohio before his service started. He was released from service on Oct 28, 1953. As best as we can tell he was in the 8th army, Company I 180th Infantry. Like many vets, Dad did not talk about the war for many years and then we had only a few conversations about the war. Dad was on the line foe a number of engagements, earning 3 bronze stars. He did speak about being trapped behind enemy lines for 5 days before making it back to our lines. He had a patch on his jacket for 45th Thunderbirds. I know that after his time on the front line he was in the hospital for pneumonia and later was operation train engines. If you knew my father or have any information, please contact me. It means a great deal to my brothers and me.

Jack P Justice Jr

Keywords: 45th Sig Co. 45th Div Korea 45 infantry division 180 infantry ohio military district USAR TC 8th army

Does anyone remember Sgt. Thomas J. Hirth? Item Co

Comments: My father served in the Korean War in 1952, but he never talked about it much. It was too hard. However, he has recently passed (July 1,2002), and I would really like to know more about him as a soldier. My family and I are really missing him, and his past is a big hole, and we would like to fill it in. I know that he stayed in the Scofield Barrucks with an Elroy Halgesen, a Joseph Hartman, a Charles Hatcher, and a John Hohman. I also have a picture of him with an Eldon Elthon from Faribault, Minnesota at Sandbag Castle. If anyone has any information that may be helpful it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for yout time.

Keywords: Eldon Elthon, Elroy E. Halgesen, Joseph H. Hartman, Charles D. Hatcher, John E. Hohman, Scofield Barrucks~March 1952, Hawaii~March 1, 1952, 45th Division-180th Regiment-3rd Batallion-Company I, 24th Division-21st Regiment-1st Batallion-Company A.

M Co

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CO G SAND BAG CASTLE

Comments: Was assigned to Co G 180 Inf in later April 1953. Carried the BAR for Co G 1st sqd, 1st Plt.after we moved off Christmass Hill to permant location,I drove the company 21/2 ton truck till the Div rotated. was then assigned to the 65th regt 3rd div, for the remainder of my tour.

Keywords: Sand Bag Castle, Christmas Hill

looking for anyone who served with PFC Irvin Lanehart, 180 Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division

Comments: I am requesting information on behalf of my mother. Irvin Lanehart was sort of an orphan and my grandmother raised him along with her own ten children. All they ever knew was that he was KIA in Korea June 12, 1952. I would be grateful for any information from anyone with whom he served. I am especially interested in information pertaining to the circumstances of his death and how to find out where he might be buried. Any information from anyone who knew him or served with him would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all very much.

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E CO - JULY 1ST TO END OF WAR

Comments: I was re-assigned to company supply after the end of the war and until the 45th was sent back to the states. Later I was re-assigned to 2nd Btn HQ of the 17th Inf Rgt of the 7th Inf Div.

Keywords: Lookin for anyone who was in my outfit from 1st July '52 until end of war, I finally got promoted to Supply Sgt from the rifle Co. E. Would like to hear from you.

180th ATM PLT

Comments: Was in Korea, Winter of 52 thru winter of 53. Started in 180 ATM trans to 3d BN just prior to the next winter. Burrrrr!

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Thomas Kean's Passing was with K Co

Comments: My father, Thomas Kean, was buried on December 12, 2002 after passing on December 9. He fought in WWII with the 38th Ohio and later the 77th Infantry Division. He fought at Luzon, Manila, Okinawa.

In Korea, he served as a Lt and Platoon Leader with K Company, 180 Regiment, 45th Infantry Division from January-July 1953. His Company took heavy casualties in the July 15-18 period. He recieved the Bronze Star for service in Korea. He served in the Christmas Hill area.

We will all miss him.

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Football pictures, H Co

Comments: I had pictures of a football game in Korea after the war,in Yangu valley. I loaned them to a former player and he has since missplaced them. If any one has any of same I would like copies. thanks Bob

Keywords: Korea 1953-1954

A Little Story

Comments: My dad, James B. Strickland used to tell this story about his time in Korea...

Once when his unit was off the line somebody showed up in a truck bringing several cases of beer and one loaf of bread. Somebody spoke up and said, "What the hell are we going to do with all that bread?"

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andrew griffiths

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180th Regt. 45th ID William (Bill)J Milinkovich

Comments: Im looking for info for my Dad he served in Korea from 1952 to the Cease Fire He was a PLTSGT but he cant remember which platoon.he has told me alot of storys about a particular engagement where all but him and two other men survived on some hill(they were even given there last rite by the chaplain) and at the last moment thay were relieved by another company i would love to know the name of this battle.Also he would love to here from anyone he served with if they remember him.

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ww2 Eco 180th inf Regt

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my father in ww2, or maybe you can put me intouch with some one, that has information on the campaigns he was in. How he received his Purple Heart, and The Bronze Star.. If anyone from his unit is still alive I would love to talk to you.. My dad Passed away in 92. He never talked about the war.. He didn't marry until he was 36, and had me at 40. I'm now 38 have a family of my own that he's never seen.. I miss hiv very much.. Thank you, sincerly Chris Daugherty

Keywords: Bob Daugherty, Rome Arno, Southern France,Rhineland Eco 180th inf regt 27 mar44 15may45

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Looking for G Company, 180th 45th infantry

Comments: The man Listed above is my grandfather, he has only just started to talk about some of what he went through in Korea (he was there until about 1952) I am not sure on the years. When he came home he bought a book, I would like to replace it. The book has a blue cover the "title" is 45th Infantry Division. on the cover there is also a red square (on a tip) with a yellow bird inside of it (it is supposed to be a thunderbird). If anyone knows where I can find this book, or knowes my grandfather please e-mail me. Thank you Jimmi Lynn Blanchet

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Veteran WWII-1941/1945 and Korea-1953

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