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Entry: 81450 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	GEORGE FURTADO
MARC FURTADO wrote on December 24, 2011 CITY AND STATE: IPSWICH MA UNIT: 245TH TANK BN - COMPANY B SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for any information on my Dad who served from Feb-1953 to Dec-1953 in Company B as a tank commander. Something happened during his service that he refused to speak about, but my uncle (his brother) claims that he was captured with his unit and treated very poorly by the Chinese. Not sure if this is correct information since my Dad passed away in 1993, but I really need to know what happened to him. Seems all the archives from this period were destroyed during a fire, so I'm looking for anything about his service. Thanks to all our service men and women who serve our country heroically. Keywords:

Entry: 81112 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	SAMUEL ELWOOD BRADFORD
LISA BRADFORD wrote on November 20, 2011 CITY AND STATE: ROANOKE VA UNIT: 45TH INFANTRY, 245TH TANK HQ SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My father in law passed in the mid 1990's. He was a loader on the unit commander's tank and served in the Korean war. We tried to get his records from the the VA but we were told that they had burnt up in the fire [1971 or so in St. Louis]. I want to honor my father-in-law's service and give more history for his grandchildren. My husband [his son] served in the USMC during the Gulf War and I would like to surprise him with this info as his father talked little about his military experience. If anyone could help me with proof of his service... Copies from the book of othe 245th or even stories from fellow soldiers would be great. Keywords: Service info TANK Loader Volunteered for Company Commander tank

Entry: 77408 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	245TH TANK BN LESTER JONES
JOHN FROIDL wrote on January 10, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: CO A 3/7 199TH LIB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking to find anyone who served with Gunner SSgt.Lester Jones. He was with the 245th Tank Bn Korea 1952 Keywords:

Entry: 75926 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	KOREAN SERVICE UNIT
HENRY VALLI wrote on August 26, 2010 CITY AND STATE: CONCORD NC UNIT: 245TH TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: What campaign did the 245th Tank Bn participate in? Keywords:

Entry: 75524 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WAS IN B CO. 245TH. TK. BN.
WILLIAM HARLEY LOCKLEAR JR. wrote on July 20, 2010 CITY AND STATE: LAWTON OK UNIT: B CO. 245TH. TANK BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: We were assigned to the 9th. Korean division, and were separated from the 45th Division most of my time in Korea. I usually only knew men from B Company, as we seldom saw guys from the other companies. Keywords: Baldy, chorwon valley, 9th. rok division, william weigel, Jerry Ziegler, Steve Seketa, Karstens, Alvin Kelner, Kenneth Smith, Chuck Downey, Kline, James McCall, Charles Whitehead, Bob Hawthorne,

Entry: 71922 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	DOES ANYONE KNOW JOHNNIE HUTYRA
DORIS STEWART wrote on October 11, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Desperately seeking anyone who may have served in the Korean War with my father, Johnnie Hutyra who is from Texas. Served from 1952- 1953 and his service records were destroyed in the fire. He is having trouble with proof of his injuries from the war which were treated in a medic tent and becoming 100% service connected. This means so much to him as he will be turning 80 yrs. old in December. He has trouble remembering names and seems like nicknames were used during that time. Many blessings to all who have served our country. Keywords: 245th Battalion, 45th Infantry, B-Company

Entry: 70424 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	KELLNER ALVIN 45TH INF DIV 1951
LLANO GORMAN wrote on June 3, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for Alvin S Kellner for my friend Rick Kellner his dad is not doing well and would like to find Alvin if anyone knows Alvin Please give Llano Gorman a call ASAP Thank you for your help! Toll Free 1 866 217 8091 At CANES CANADA a internet company that sells Canes and Walking Sticks Just ask for the Cane Man Keywords: Enlisted Jan 12 1951 45th Inf Div Combat-Korea 245th TK BN B CO

Entry: 70415 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	245TH TANK BATTALION H AND S CO. 1952-53
THOMAS FELTON SR. wrote on June 2, 2009 CITY AND STATE: TUCSON AZ UNIT: 245TH TANK BATTALION H-S CO SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Drafted 11/1951,basic training Fort Knox,KY,served in Korean 5/1952 to 7/1953 with the 245th Tank Battalion H and S Co. Would like to hear from anyone who might have served with me at this time. Keywords: Sgt Herb Held, Sgt Curtis Salisbury, Col Clements. Sgt Avery

Entry: 69681 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOOKING FOR INFO ON JOSEPH C. HOLDEN
SARAH FORBESS wrote on March 29, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is Sarah Forbess.Im trying to write my family's military history.I am looking for anyone who knew my great Uncle Joseph C Holden.He was from Tate County,Ms.He was trained as a paratrooper,but was assigned to a tank Company.He was injured on or around sep 21-22,1952.From internet information he served with Joe Hanarhan, Sgt.Willie Estrada,who was killed during the attack,Cpl. A.Lamb,and Cpl,V Bolg.Im sure there are others too.He was in a disbaled tank,when they and 2 others were surrounded for over 12 hrs.He was injured during this time.IF ANYONE has any information,please contact me.My uncle was a very special man,and he passed away in 1994.He lived around Hammond,La,when he died. THANK YOU! Keywords: Airborne,245th Tank COmpany c, Korea,Estrada,Bolog

Entry: 69563 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	245TH TANK BN B CO
VIVIAN WATKINS wrote on March 19, 2009 CITY AND STATE: HEREFORD TE UNIT: 245TH TANK BN CREWMAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Info conceran Robert Bryant Evans out of veron,texas sep1950-aug1952 my dad Keywords: Company B

Entry: 65527 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	PHONY KOREA PUPLE HEART VETERAN?
GORDON SMITH wrote on May 6, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MONTEREY CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: We have a guy (Edwin Milton Leeper) in town who was a personnel clerk with CCo 245th Tank Bn, 45 Inf Div, Korea. He keeps seeking stories in the media about his Purple Heart from Korea. He will however tell different stories of how he got his Purple Heart. Story one is he was shot in the jaw at Heartbreak Ridge June 1953 and the other story is artillery shrapnel to his toe. He recent told the newspaper he was shot in the toe and spent 2.5 months in a hospital in Japan recovering. Your site shows him returned to duty. He ahs admitted to issuing himself an Air Medal an Bronze Star as a personnel clerk later in VN. He now tells people he was Green Beret and Airborne (and has later in writing admitted to being a wannabee). He just recently wore a woman's dress and poured cow's blood on "his" Purple Heart as an art project. Please help us wit the truth. thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 64808 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	COMPANY A 245TH TANK
ANTHONY F. SACCOMANNO SR. wrote on March 19, 2008 CITY AND STATE: NEW ROCHELLE N UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 64046 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	DOES ANYONE KNOW JULIUS CARROLL WILLIAMS
CHARLES WILLIAMS wrote on January 27, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who served in the Korean War with my father Julius Carroll Williams. Would like to know any information you have. All I know is he was in the 45th division and the 245 Tank Battalion. Keywords:

Entry: 62735 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	MY GRANDFATHER WAS IN THE 245TH BN. TANK #15
KIRSTON SEIFERT wrote on October 25, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: After not knowing much of my grandfather's history in Korea, I decided to ask him about it for and oral history project I am completing for college. He doesn't remember much about the war-by choice-but he does remember he was on Tank #15 of the 245th Bn. I thought it would be interesting if I could find someone he served with or who knew him well. His name is Lawrence Seifert but most call him Lolly or Lol. Keywords: Lawrence Seifert, Lolly, Lol, 245th Tank Bn, Tank #15

Entry: 60074 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	GENE HOLLAR
JOHN HOLLAR wrote on February 20, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ARLINGTON VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have served with my dad, Lt. Gene Hollar, in Korea in 1951-52. His handwritten service records listed "2450 Tank Battalion" but I can't find any records of that group. I think he may have meant this one-- the 245th. Dad was born and raised in Vernon, Texas. He graduated from Texas A and M with a 2nd Lt. commission in 1951 and was sent to Korea a few months later. He served in a tank unit until 1952, then was shipped out to Ft. Knox where he was discharged in 1953. Dad is now a resident of the VA Center in Lawton, OK. I will pass along any contacts to him there. Thanks very much. Keywords: 245th Tank Battalion, Ft Knox, Texas A and M

Entry: 58251 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	HILL 854
HERBERT (HERB) RORRER wrote on July 27, 2006 CITY AND STATE: STUART VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Able Company 180 Infantry Regt was on Hill 854 late Sept - Oct 1952. I know one of you rolled up on it, laid your barrel almost on the dirt and knocked out an enemy cave bunker and jarred the ground around me when you did it :-) Do any of you tankers have photos of the hill ? What can you tell me about it and the enemy hill position ? THANKS Vets Keywords: Hill 854

Entry: 55489 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	SAY HI IF YOU KNEW JIM SHELL
JAMES SHELL wrote on January 30, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 45TH INFANTRY, 245TH MED. TANK BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Drop my dad an email if you remember. Thanks! Keywords:

Entry: 53941 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF B. CO. 245TH TANK BN.
WILLIAM HARLEY LOCKLEAR JR. wrote on November 5, 2005 CITY AND STATE: APACHE OK UNIT: CO. B. 245TH. TANK BN. 45TH INF. DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for former members of B company, 245th tank bn. send me e-mail or write or call. Keywords: Chitose, Japan, Chorwon Valley in Korea

Entry: 53497 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	STILL ALIVE AND MAKING REUNIONS
DAVID L. GROVES wrote on October 9, 2005 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: 245 TH TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Mobilized to Camp Polk Sept 1951, Armored NCO Ft Knox Nov 1952,Troop Ship General CG Morton through Panama Canal, to Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan on to Korea in Nov 1951 Discharged in Lawton, Okla June 1952 Keywords:

Entry: 53383 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	245TH TANK BATTALION A CO 45TH INF. DIV
DANA RILEY (ISBELL) wrote on October 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SALUDA SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father drove a tank named the "Anonymous" - M4A3E8 with a 76mm rifle. His name is Ralph Isbell, Roanoke, VA. He has his 245th book of the korean war, a map and several pictures that he took with lots of folks. He loves talking about the times. Anyone wishing to contact him through me (he has no internet) please address subject as "Dana Tank Info" as I will not open Email I do not recognize. Keywords: Tank "Anonymous", M4A3E8, A comapny

Entry: 52823 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF B. CO. 245TH TANK BN.
HARLEY LOCKLEAR JR. wrote on August 24, 2005 CITY AND STATE: APACHE OK UNIT: B.CO. 245TH. TK. BN. 45TH INF. DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I would like to find some of members or kin of any one in B. Company 245th. Tk. Bn. 45th Inf. Div Keywords: assigned to 9th. rok divisin after reaching Korea. guarding Chorwon Valley, fired on old Baldy for raid by 9th ROK company. time in Korea, dec 1951--june 1952

Entry: 52483 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	WANT CONTACTS AND INFORMATION
ANDREW F. STILTNER wrote on August 7, 2005 CITY AND STATE: KEYSTONE IN UNIT: 3RD PLATOON CO. A 245 TK BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I remembered Capt. James Milton. He was A small man and had blond hair. We called him ( Little Jesus). We were detached from the 45th infantry division for some time and supported A French unit that was at Johnson Pass. We left this area for the Heart break sector. Shortly after getting to the heart break sector I rotated back to the states about Sept. of 1952. I had contact with SGt Robert McCabe who lived in New York after returning. Robert wrote me that shortly after we returned to the states that (A)company was over run at Heart Break sector and not many survived. I would like more details of this if any one out there knows about it. Thanks for reading. Keywords: Capt. James Milton, Johnson Pass, Heart Break Ridge Sector.

Entry: 52474 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOOKING FOR CONTACTS
ANDREW F. STILTNER wrote on August 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: KEYSTONE IN UNIT: 3RD PLAT. A, CO. 245TH TK. BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Most of the men in the 3rd platoon was from the Altus, Ok. area. I remember William and Bill Harris or Harrison. (Twins) Our company commander was Captian James ?? Sgt. Sanford Saults was in my tank crew. He passed away at Limestone , Tn 1962. Howard Chapman was also in the 3rd platoon and played the guitar. I played the harmonica and we did A small show for the men aboard the General C. G. Morton in route to Japan. It took us 31 days to disembark on the Isalnd of Hokaido. I sure would like to contact some of A company 245th. Keywords: General C.G. Morton. Marine Lynx, Marine Phonix, USS Henrico.

Entry: 51640 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY FATHER
LAURA KRAEMER wrote on June 21, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I'm looking for anyone who might have known my dad, Calvin Kraemer(Kelly). He served with the 245th Battalion of the 45th Division with the Thunderbirds out of Oklahoma. He was in Korea from app. 1953 to 1954. As far as I know, he served most of his time near the DMZ. Currently, Cal lives in Wisconsin. Any information would be great! Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 47659 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOCATING MEN IN ROBY'S TANK DIV
ROBERT KORTHAS wrote on December 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SYRACUSE NY UNIT: 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I WAS IN TANK DIVISION 1ST ARMY AREA TANK LEADERS. A BOMB WENT OFF AND HIT OUR TANK AND I WAS SENT TO THE 11TH VAC ARMY HOSP AFTER BEING HIT WITH A NUMBER OF PIECES OF SCRAPNEL IN MY EYES. THE VETRENS DEPARTMENT HERE IN SYRACUSE, NY ARE TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE THAT WAS IN MY TANK DIV WHEN I WAS WOUNDED. MY PAPERS THAT STATED I WAS WOUNDED WERE BURNT UP IN A FIRE IN NEW JERSEY. I DID RECEIVE A KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL W/1 BRONZE SERVICE UNITED NATIONS MEDAL. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME, PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL ME. THANK YOU ROBERT KORTHAS CC: JACQUELINE BUCZEK Keywords: NICKNAME WAS SARG WHEN IN KOREA. BATTLES I WAS IN WERE LUKES CASTLE, ICE CREAM CONE, and PUNCH BOWL. I SERVED IN THE KOREAN WAR FROM 1951 THRU 1953.

Entry: 47588 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	DO YOU KNOW MY GRANDPA, BARNEY KENGLA?
BARNEY KENGLA wrote on December 19, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LAKESIDE AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, I am Lt. Barney Kengla's grandson and as I was searching the web I found this blog. I was just wondering if there is anyone out there who knew him who would be willing to contact me. As you all may know, my grandfather is completely technology illiterate, so I am trying to find some of his old buddies. It would be great to hear from some of you. Thanks a ton. E-mail me at barney.kengla@gmail.com Keywords:

Entry: 46272 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN
ROY MOSS wrote on October 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GEORGETOWN KY UNIT: 245TH TANK BATTALION H - S CO. 45TH DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served in Korea in 1952 and 1953 and am wanting to find out where my friends are. I live in Georgetown, Kentucky and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Contact my daughter at rmingua@kde.state.ky.us. Thanks!!!!!!!!! Keywords: I was in Bunker Hill, Chor Won Valley, and Punchbowl, Old Baldy

Entry: 46271 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	I SERVED IN THE 245TH TANK BATTALION, 45TH DIVISION
ROY MOSS wrote on October 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GEORGETOWN KY UNIT: 245TH TANK BATTALION H - S CO. 45TH DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: Battles on Old Baldy and Chor Won Valley

Entry: 43705 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	DID YOU SERVE WITH IVAN LEAP
AMANDA HESSON wrote on June 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: LOOKING FOR VETERANS THAT SERVED WITH MY GRANDFATHER. HIS NAME IS IVAN W. LEAP. HE WAS IN THE 45TH INF. DIVISION 245TH TANK BATTALION CO. A. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME. Keywords:

Entry: 42239 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOCATING MEN IN ROBY'S TANK DIV
ROBERT KORTHAS wrote on April 10, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LIVERPOOL NY UNIT: TANK DIVISION 1ST ARMY AREA TANK LEADERRE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: a bomb went off and hit our tank and i was sent to the 11th vac hospital after being hit with a number of pieces of schamel in my eyes. the vet. dept here in syracuse, ny are trying to locate any one that was in my tank div. when i was wounded. my papers that indicated i was wounded were burned up in a fire in new jeresy. i did receive a korean service medal w/1 bronze service united nations medal. if anyone remenbers me, please call my hone or email me. thank you very much, sgt. robert korthas Keywords: my nickname was sarg when in korea. battles i was in were lukes castle, ice cream cone, punch bowl. i served in korea between 1951 thru 1953.

Entry: 40958 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	SGT WILLIE ESTRADA CO. C 245TH TANK BTL.
ROY AUSTIN wrote on February 17, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ALAMOGORDO NM UNIT: U.S.ARMY RETIRED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am trying to find out if anyone out there knows of my uncle. I know he was with a Cpl Viowell Bolog from Sharon PA. and a Cpl Arthur Lamb of Chateaugay NY. My family and I are working on getting info on Uncle willie that a lot of us Missed while growing up I was only 7 when he died and I remember well his funeral.. I joined the army because of him and made it a car. Any way if anyone out here knew of him or his actions please notify me at agitatorrja@charter.Net Keywords: Willie was killed sept 21 1952 near Songowal Korea

Entry: 38114 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	ROLLING THUNDER GRAPHIC
FLOYD STEWART JR. wrote on November 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: For anyone that is interested I scanned the graphic of my Dad's 245th T-Shirt circa 1953 ?? http://www.cyber-webs.com/Floydvoid/245thtankbattalion.htm http://www.cyber-webs.com/Floydvoid/245thtankbattalion.htm Keywords: Rolling Thunder Tshirt

Entry: 38111 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	INFO ON 245TH
FLOYD STEWART JR. wrote on November 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father Floyd L. Stewart passed away 1999 and was a Tank Com in the 245th. He was called back home sometime may to july 1953 for emergency leave as our home was wiped out by a tornado in Georgia. In fact I owe my existence to that tornado. Family lore has it that when he returned to Korea something catastrophic had happened to the 245th in the period of his absense. I am curious to find out more about the 245th during that period and anyone that might remember my father. From what I gathered he ended up running a NCO club for the remainder of the war and was a member of the Color Guard that marched in New York at the end of the conflict. Keywords: Rolling Thunder

Entry: 36888 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	DID YOU KNOW MY DAD?
DOUGLAS C. WHITE JR. wrote on September 12, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NOVI MI UNIT: 245TH TANK BTN,C CO. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 32703 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
CRAIG SWANSON wrote on March 12, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 245th Tank Balltion Co B 4th platoon 45th ID Comments: Looking for veterans from 4th platoon Co B who served in Korea in 1951 and 1952. My fathers name was Sgt. Raymond "Swede" Swanson. Also friends of Fred Herman and "Giggles" Dick Boler. Keywords: 245th Tank Balltion Co B 4th platoon 45th ID

Entry: 30708 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	245TH TANK BN
ROGER BULLA wrote on December 27, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PORTAGE IN UNIT: 189THAHC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I would like to purchase a 245th Tank Bn. patch from a vet Keywords: 245th Tank Bn.

Entry: 30579 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	NEPHEW OF LLOYD COPPOCK WHO SERVED IN COMPANY B 245TH.
LARRY COPPOCK wrote on December 22, 2002 CITY AND STATE: JOELTON TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: My Uncle had 3 Bronze battle stars with the 245th.Trying to locate someone who new him.In WWII he was in the 112th Allied Airborne.6 battle stars earned there.Born Alabama.Died Macon,Georgia 1987.Have just started search. Keywords: Toy was a nickname that we called him by.

Entry: 26672 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JOE E. HILL
ANDY DANIELS wrote on July 1, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any information on my grandfather, SFC Joe. E. Hill. 245th Tank Battalion, 45th Infantry Division. He was from Texas but enlisted from South Carolina. He was also known as Jodie. I know he served in Korea from August 1, 1952 till June 11, 1953. He was Chief Recovery Mechanic of the Battalion's maintenance section. Also 82nd Airborne, and several different Coast Artillery batteries before korea. I also know he served with a Clyde Baker and his boss was a Capt. Ames. I also have pictures of North Lateral Pass, Inje Pass, Battalion HQ., Heartbreak Ridge, and numerous references to the front line. Any info would be helpful. Thanks. RVD12175@aol.com Keywords:

Entry: 26533 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	THOMAS P CAHILL,CPL. 245,179-45TH NEWS PAPER PHILLY
MICHAEL CAHILL wrote on June 25, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BENSALEM PA UNIT: 245-279-45 TH INFANTRY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: article from where i not know Dad had it stored with some of his army things.Thomas P Cahill 245 med tank H and S,279-45th T Birds, 52 53 Tommy as he was called was 5ft1 and a boxer from philly he was a hard man to forget. He was awarded the Bronze Star,combat infantrymans badge,and several others. Tommy was a bow gunner in a tank also,trained at Fort Hood Texas. Keywords: BIRD TANKS,INFANTRY WRECK REDS--An attacking party of north koreans was shattered whenfour american tanks joined in with troops of the 279th infantry in defendingone of the thunderbirds hills.there were 20 nortn korean casualties,Platoon leader 1st Lt William Ashly of the 279th tank co. discribed the fight as"the worst night we ever had""Along about two in the morning"the Lieuenant recalled"the north Koreans started yelling ,I couldnt make out what they said but our interpreter got scared he was shaking .He wouldnt tell us what they said,but it must have been something like "we kill you or the like""we had two tanks on one hill and two over on a hill nearby and between them there was a pretty good field of fire."I thought it was a squad -sized attack at first ,but later it looked more like platoon-sized.I cant say for sure ,but there seemed to be at least a platoon of them."we opened up with a steady fire and later found that we had accounted for six known dead and fourteen wounded"No Tanker casuasualties were reported.

Entry: 25973 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	DID YOU SERVE WITH JOHN ROMAN
MARGIE ROMAN wrote on June 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Please note change of e-mail address. Still seeking information regarding my father, who served from 52 - 53, in the 245th Tank Battalion Company C. He was an auxillary mechanic. Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 24747 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	DID YOU SERVE WITH JOHN ROMAN
MARGIE ROMAN wrote on April 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CHICAGO IL UNIT: 245TH TANK BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Seeking information from anyone that may have served with my father, Sergeant John Roman. Service dates from Jan 52 to Oct 53. Would like to know more about battles, locations - any information regarding his time in Korea would be appreciated. Thank you. Keywords: Served in 245th Tank Battalion APO 86 Co C

Entry: 24257 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	DID YOU KNOW EDWARD ANDREW LONGHAUSER?
DONNA CARROLL (LONGHAUSER) wrote on March 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Edward Andrew Longhauser. He was in Korea in 1952-53 with Co. A 245 TK BN, MOS #1795. Keywords: 1953 - APO 86 Co. A 245 TK BN special orders 102, July 15 1953 - MOS #1795. Was at Heartbreak Ridge, Pork Chop Hill, Jane Mansfield Hill, and Chosin Resevior.

Entry: 23801 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	245TH TANK BALLTION CO B 4TH PLATOON 45TH ID
CRAIG SWANSON wrote on March 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Looking for veterans from 4th platoon Co B who served in Korea in 1951 and 1952. My fathers name was Sgt. Raymond "Swede" Swanson. Also friends of Fred Herman and "Giggles" Dick Bole. Keywords:

Entry: 23193 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	MAILING ADDRESS FOR NANCY VASHON LAUSIER
MARVIN (WILLIE) WILHELM wrote on February 15, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Telephone Number for Marvin E. Wilhelm is incorrect. Correct number is 636-797-4430 Keywords:

Entry: 22180 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	MAILING ADDRESS FOR NANCY VASHON LAUSIER
MARVIN (WILLIE) WILHELM wrote on January 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: HILLSBORO MO UNIT: C COMPANY 245TH TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Nancy Vashon Lausier please contact me. I have information about your brother. I was not able to reach you thru your e-mail address. Send your mailing address and phone number to Marvin E. Wilhelm P. O. Box 139 Hillsboro, MO 63050 Phone 636-797-4439 E-Mail address MWilh1118@aol.com Keywords:

Entry: 22068 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY BROTHER, PRIVATE DONALD VASHON
NANCY VASHON LAUSIER wrote on January 5, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to find more information on the battle that took place on September 21-22 1952,two miles east of changsong, according to Peiping Red radio. Three U.S. tanks were surrounded by 1200 Reds for 15 hours. Two americans were killed. My brother Private Donald Vashon from Waterville, Maine was one of them, he was in the medical detachment of the 245th tank division, and had been an ambulance driver; Donald was the medic assigned to the platoon when they occupied a position on the line. If anyone has more information on the exact location, or any other information on the battle, I would appreciate hearing from you. I have names of soldiers who were in those tanks that night, if any of you would like to share your info, I would love to hear from you. Lieutenant David Koch, Hillcrest Hghts, Wash,D.C; Sergeant Eugene J Gregor, River Falls, Wisc; Sergeant Willie N Estrada, Alamo Gordo, N.M.; Private 1st Class Wallace C Magan, Awensboro, KY; Private Frank Gray, Pueblo, CO; Corporal Viowell Bolog, Sharon,PA; Private Leonard P Shurke, Deloit, IA; Corporal Arthur C. Lamb, Chateaugay, N.Y. Keywords:

Entry: 20937 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	A CO
CHARLES COWAN wrote on November 24, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LOUISVILLE KY UNIT: CO. A, 245TH TK. BN. 45TH INF. DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Looking for Veterans that served with Co. A 245th Tk. Bn. 45 Inf. Div. when they came to Korea from Japan to replace the 1St Cav. Div. Keywords:

Entry: 20617 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	245TH TK. BN. H AND S CO.
BILL GRAY wrote on November 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: FRIENDSWOOD TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to find any info about my father,cpl. William (Bill) Gray's service in Korea. Enlisted Sept 1950. Was wounded in action and never talked about it when I was growing up. He passed on in 1999. If anyone has any info about the 245th h and s co. or my father, I would be greatly appreciated to hear from you. T.I.A. Bill Gray Jr. Keywords:

Entry: 19616 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	245TH TANK
EDWARD SANKO wrote on September 26, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: CO A 245 TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Served with Co A 245 tk bn in Korea from June 1952 Untill April 1953 Would like to hear from some of you guys Keywords:

Entry: 18571 245TH MEDIUM TANK BN	THANKS
GARY JACKSON wrote on August 9, 2001 CITY AND STATE: OKLAHOMA CITY OK UNIT: 1 BN 245 ARMOR, 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: What a great Web site - Congratulations on a job well done - Keep up the good work Keywords: 1 Bn 245 Armor, 45th Infantry Division

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