anyone remember Corporal Randy Harrison

Comments: I am trying to locate anyone who remembers Corporal Randy Harrison who served with the 439th from September 1950 to June 1951.

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I have Limited Information on the 439th Engr

Comments: Atch for your remembrance is a copy of a "NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS PERFORMANCE OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE" by our Battalion for our 1951 Korean tour. You may well be justly proud of your personal contributions to the great team that in 14 short months has, without the benifit of any Unit Training whatsoever, accomplished many construction missions seldom if ever equalled in military annals. Noit content to rest on the laurels of your 1951 construction feats, your constant devotion to duty, careful planning, and untiring manual efforts have carried you to even higher military construction heights. Your contribution to the brilliantly sucessful lauching of two 850 foot, 375 ton girder over the treacherous Han River and your professional manner of construction on Korea's longest highway bridge over the Som River has made the "439th's" a name to long be remembered and discussed wherever Military Engineers might gather. Mear words will not even begin to express my sincere admiration and appreciation for your historic efforts, therefore, a very inadequate, but none-the-less heartfelt "Thank YOU" for your individual contribution to the important accomplishments of our Battalion will have to suffice. NOTE: All copies signed to each and every man of the unit.

Keywords: Msgt E7 Pius George Augustine, MOS/Speciality 3060 Cook, Co B, 439th Engr Const Bn, Hays,(Ellis) KS, my friend & neighbor. WWII & Korean War Vet.Now living in Sagle, Idaho. Served 9 years, 1 mo, 29 days. Mr Augustine has in his possession a letter of Appreciation authored by M.C. Miller, Lt Colonel, CE, Commanding. This 10 page citation was the basis for the Unit Receiving the Mertorious Unit Emblem (formerly call the "toilet seat" a yellow wreath worn on the left sleeve. Now it is a red ribbon with gold border worn on the right above pocket. He also has a Certificate given to every member of the Unit from President Harry Truman (Truman was from Kansas and a former soldier also)I can not put the entire dialog of the citation here but will add the cover letter.The citation covers the period 8 Feb 51 - 31 Dec 51. The unit arrived 10% understrength (791 pers) Enlisted, Officer, avg 26, 3% under strength,Warrent Officers avg 2, 88% under strength, Awards to personnel during period : Soldiers Medal-1, Bronze Stars-7, Purple Heart-1, Commedation Ribbon-1, Good Conduct-27. STAT"S_- 19 Railroad Bridges were rebuilt in spt of the Korean National RR System, on Kyonggong & Andong Line, 23 concrete piers, placement of 19 steel girders, total length of 1240 lineal feet. 16 highway bridges, constructed, reconstructed, or replaced and repaired over 1421 linal feet. 4 RR tunnels were repaired, Since 8 Feb 1951 the Bn has maintained & repaired 322 miles of MSR (Main Supply Route) and lateral roads. Unit arrived in Puson, assigned to the 32 Construction Group, moved to Andong to Seoul. This was the first Engineer Unit to arrive in Korea.

Shadow Box for my Father

Comments: I'm trying to build a shadow box in honor of my father, Richard S. Gorgon, who served in Korea. He passed away in 1992 and I'm finally going to do this for him. I'm trying to locate any unit badges, patches etc. to include in the case. Any information would be greatly appreciated, especially if someone actually knew my father.

Thank you in advance, Christopher A. Gorgon

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Korean War 439th Construction Engineer Battalion

Comments: Would like to find unit members. Also anyone know a Elvis Flanigan was from Georgia before the war.

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ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER

Comments: Dear Korean War Veterans of the CO "A" 439th ECB, I'm YN1 Melvin J. Durnell, U.S. Navy. I'm a 15 year active duty veteran of the first gulf war and the current Operation Iraqi Freedom. My hero, my mentor, friend and grandfather passed away on 2 January 2006. I really miss him and loved him with all my heart. A great man. I want to honor him with a shadow box to give to my Grandma. However, the history of the unit is not really clear, and where my grandfather fit in (see dates above). I need someone who maybe knew of my grandfather to let me know what his job specialty was and what the unit was about. To help me clerify his history with this unit. Per the DD-214, I know what medals to put in his box (was there any more awarded to this unit after he discharged (24 Aug 54) that where not reflected on his DD-214?), but what about the sharpshooter devices, did you guys get the combat action device? Unit awards? I was looking over his DD-214 and it was horrible to read cause it did not have a lot to go by.

But I'm hoping one of you fella's from the CO "A" 439th could clear up some things for me about my Grandfather. What does the (T) mean when you have a rank of CPL(T), is that for technical? Any information you can give me would be excellent.

Thank you men for serving your country and I'm proud of all of you. The steps I walk on today where there to tread because of you. Bravo Zulu.

Sincerely and Very Respectfully, //signed// YN1 Melvin J. Durnell, USN Mine Counter Measures Crew BULWARK FPO AE 09501-1921

Keywords: My Grandfather CPL(T) Frank Charles Durnell, was in the US Army CE from 24 Sep 52 - 24 Aug 54. On his DD-214 his significant duty station was CO "A" 439th ECB. His overseas/sea service counter was 1 year, 5 mos and 1 day. Decorations Korean Service Medal 2 bronze stars, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal. His date of rank for E4 was 20 Nov 1953.

439TH ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BN CO. A

Comments: I have been trying for years to find the 439th and finally tried Google. Thank God for Google.I was in Co Afrom 1952 when we were in Wonju to 1953 when we were in a rice paty North of Chunchon. I would like to hear from anyone. The only person I have spoken to is Mootz from Kansas City.

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439th Engineer Bn Company B

Comments: Forgot to add my dad's name to the post below. His name is Lloyd A. Hensel. Thanks again, Carey Hensel

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439th Engineer Bn Company B

Comments: My dad served with this unit from Jan. 53 to July 54. Came over on the MST Simon Buckner and returned on the MST Marine Serpent. Anyone who served with him or remembers him you can respond here and I will forward messages to him, he has a computer but no internet service. He just turned 74 in Apr. Thank you, Carey Hensel

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Comments: Looking for John S Anderson. John was from Mass.

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A Company 439th Eng BN

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Looking for information

Comments: I'm looking for other veterans of the Korea War for my grandfather, Howard Hoelzel. He served in the 439th Engineer Construction Battalion, as part of the H and S (Headquarters Company). He went to basic training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. If you served with him or may know someone who did, please email me, so I may pass along the information to him. Thank you.

Abby Howard absygail22@yahoo.com

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Looking for info

Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew PFC Jim Jackson, B CO 439th Eng. I am trying to find the area he was in when he went missing. A village name or grid coordinate would be great. Looking to bring him home.

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439TH ENG COMP 'C'

Comments: My uncle is not on line but i will send all contacts to him. He would very mutch like to hear from the people he served with. thank you and god bless america

Keywords: spring of 1953 til oct 1954

Co A, 439th En Bn (Korea)

Comments: Retired from the Army Sep 1969 and currently living in Florida.

Memory fading but would like to her from anyone who may remember me while in the company.

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A co 6/51

Comments: Korea, Co A. 439th Engr Bn Jun 51 to Jun 53

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439th Engineers C Company

Comments: I'm looking for information on 439th C Company My Dad was in that company and He pass away in 1985 and I don't have much information. I would like to tell his grandchildren about ther grandfather because they never met him.

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Hello Headquarters Company

Comments: Looking for others.

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THANKS A LOT HAROLD SCOTT

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LOOKING FOR PERSONS WHO SERVED

Comments: I'm looking for persons who served with my dad

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Glenn Dashnier

Comments: Ran NCO Club most of my stay in Korea. Looking for some old buddies who remembers me.

Keywords: Stationed north of ChunChon March 1953 thru July 1954

KILRA CHON RAILROAD BRIDGE

Comments: I could not belive it when I typed in 439th Const Bn. There it was the name of the bridge. I also started in Carson & on to San Francisco and on the USS General Weigel to Japan. Then we later went to Pusan Korea. The biggest thing was the rebuilding of two trestles and the new long span.Iwas one of those inexperienced construction workers.I have a picture of the first train to go over and they gave us plenty to drink to celebrate.Need names Frizzle was one I can't remember any more. Can you help me.

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439th Location

Comments: I am trying to find the precise location of H&S company during 53-54. I know that the location was north of Chunchon. My dad said it stood by the river. North of the city is a fork in the river. Does anyone remember if the Co. was north or south of the fork? I have a buddy that is stationed in Korea now and he is trying to find it so as to take some photo's of the land as it is now. Hopefully in time for the reunion in Aug.

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reunions, e-mail

Comments: i served with this unit from Hays,Kansas, and am wondering about Sgt. Hightower @ Sgt. Burns.

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Looking for survivors of the 439th

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