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Entry: 80939 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	SEEKING GRAVE MARKER
FRANK SEARS-FROIO wrote on November 8, 2011 CITY AND STATE: ANCHORAGE AK UNIT: 73RD TANK BATTALION COMPANY B SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served with B Company, 73rd Heavy Tank Battalion 1950/1951, receiving the Purple Heart Award. He has recently passed away. When our family applied for a Korean War grave marker, we were told there was no record of his service due to a fire which had consumed many service members files including his. For those of you who are in the same position as we, can you direct me to a contact who can assist us obtain a grave marker? We would be greatful for your help. Keywords: Family of FRANK FROIO

Entry: 80071 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR INFO ONSFC HAROLD BELLVILLE
CLARENCE KLINE SR. wrote on August 22, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SEBRING FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: SFC Harold Bellville was my Sgt. when I got to my unit in'51 and he rotated in '52 and took another tour. I learned later that he was killed in the Iron triangle. Would appreciate any info. on his death. He was 20 years old. C.L. Kline Tank 45 4th Platoon. Keywords:

Entry: 80048 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
CLARENCE KLINE wrote on August 20, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SEBRING FL UNIT: A CO. 4TH. PL. TK. 45 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Looking for anyone who can tell me how my friend and Sgt. was killed in the Iron triangle area inlate 1952 or 1953. It's killing me to know.

Entry: 77880 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	73RD TANKERS ASSOCIATION
CURTIS J. BANKER wrote on February 16, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: HQ.,RECON PLT. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I formed the 73rd Tankers Association to bring old friends back together and keep the 73rd legacy alive for the future. Keywords: Pusan Peremiter , Inchon Landing, Hamhung, Chinese spring offensive,Aug. 1950 - June- 51.

Entry: 77875 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR KOREAN WAR VETS WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER
JASON TAYLOR wrote on February 16, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Grandfather is Ray Gorden Basham. He was from Utica, KY. His friends in the Army called him "Doc" I have a group photo of Company A 73rd Tank Battalion 3 Division Fort Benning GA 1949 that he is in. Also a picture of him in a group photo 2nd Platoon Company B 44th Tank Battalion SGT J.A.King Platoon Leader. I have several tank pictures of him in Korea (with a tiger painted on front) and of Camp Irwin. Any info would be greatly appreciated. When he was alive he didn't share much of his army days. Thanks, Curious Grandson Keywords: Korean War Tank Driver 1950-1953 Ray Gorden Basham "Doc" Kentucky Boy

Entry: 77765 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	SANTIAGO DELEON
ESMERALDA DELEON wrote on February 7, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 73RD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My dad would always tell us stories about the war and how he was wounded when we were little. He always talked about how cold it was, he said it was so cold that he got frostbite on his toes. My mom said the first few years that they were married his toenails would fall off as a result of the frostbite. Keywords:

Entry: 77308 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	JUEL TYSON
RON WINTERS wrote on January 1, 2011 CITY AND STATE: CLIFTON PARK NY UNIT: CORPS OF ENGINEERS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle, Juel Bruce Tyson, was with the 73d Tank Bn in Korea from August, 1950 until July, 1951. While he was there, the 73d was attached to the 1st Marines, then the 7th Infantry Division, and then the 8th Army. He doesn't talk about his experiences but I wonder if there is anyone out there who remembers him at that time. Thanks. Keywords: Taegu, Hamhung, Inchon, Seoul, Imjin.

Entry: 76712 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	52-53 CO B HQ PLATOON 73RD TANK BN
JESSIE A. KERVIN wrote on November 11, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ORANGE TX UNIT: HEADQUARTERS PLATOON, COMPANY B, 73RD TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for members of Co B Headquarters Platoon from April 52- Feb 53. Tank that I drove was hit by shell. Need someone to verify that this happened to receive disability. Was told that records burned up in a fire so have no proof that I was there. Need a letter from someone that was there and remembers me verifying that I was there. Help would be appreciated. Keywords: Company B, Headquarters Platoon, tank driver, 52-53

Entry: 76709 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	52-53 COMPANY B 73RD TANK BATTALION
JESSIE A. KERVIN wrote on November 11, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ORANGE TX UNIT: HEADQUARTERS PLATOON COMPANY B 73RD TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 76708 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	TRANSFER FROM 2ND DIV. TO 73RD TANK BN. JULY OR AUG. 53
DONALD ARIOLA wrote on November 11, 2010 CITY AND STATE: CENTRAL SQUARE N UNIT: HQ.- SRV. CO.73RD TANK BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: iI DON,T REMEMBER NAMES I HOPE SOMEONE DOSE Keywords: C HORWON VALLY DEUSE and A HALF DRIVER; 2ND DIV. and 7TH. DIV.

Entry: 76694 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	WILLIE R ROBINSON
KAMMI SNODGRASS wrote on November 11, 2010 CITY AND STATE: RINGLING OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Willie R Robinson 57th Tank Battalion Willie R Robinson is my Grandfather and was looking for anyone who make of had served with him, or new him during this time. Keywords:

Entry: 75944 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	KOREAN WAR VET 1953-54
KEN COOKE wrote on August 27, 2010 CITY AND STATE: PALM DESERT CA UNIT: A CO. 73RD TK BN 7THID 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Remember my commanding officer, Capt.Moreau. Also got bombarde in a bunker with Tommy Paola and other A Co. tankers Keywords: Combat, 1953 A. Co. Queen and Bak.....Medic....gave out a lot of APC,s

Entry: 74938 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	D COMPANY 73ND TANK BATT
HENRY WARD wrote on June 2, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: D COMPANY 73ND TANK BATT. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: capt Bradshaw

Entry: 73966 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	73RD TANK BATTALION PHOTOS AVAILABLE
J.D. O'CONNOR wrote on March 17, 2010 CITY AND STATE: MORAGA CA UNIT: 73RD TANK BATTALION, 7TH INF. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Folks - posting several original photos of the 73rd in action, with several photos of soldiers and officers. You may want to check in at: http://www.antiqueswest.com for photos and to make contact if you're looking for pictures of relatives. Good luck, Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, Cool Cat, Burp Gun Alley, 73rd Tank Battalion, Arsenal, Eirie, Injin, MLR,

Entry: 73906 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	SPRING OF 1953,C CO LOCATION, 73RD
ROBERT SLOATE SR. wrote on March 13, 2010 CITY AND STATE: PARIS TX UNIT: 2ND PLATOON, C CO. 73RD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I'm trying to get a fix on the former location of C Company, 73rd Tk Bn during the early spring of 1953. I don't remember if we were supporting the 9th or 1st ROK Inf Div. I know the 9th was at White Horse. C Company's location was west of White Horse in the spring of 1953, but I don't remember the location This information is needed by the ROK Army Headquarters in Taejon, that have been in contact with me Keywords: West of White Horse Mountain

Entry: 72577 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	PAUL KRUEGER
MIKE KRUEGER wrote on November 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I recently obtained slides that belonged to my grandfather Paul Krueger. The keywords I listed were names of tanks, and other little notes on the slides. If you knew of him, I may have you in a picture! I just want to learn more about my grandfather and even share images. Keywords: Chink Chaser, Noise Maker, Bunker Buster, Kansas Line, Owahtash, Andy Anton,

Entry: 71173 73RD HEAVY TANK BN
ROBBIE ROBINOSN wrote on August 5, 2009 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad was in the Air Force for 21 years and served in Missouri with Dallas "Rocky" W. Carlton, RA22997079. Rocky had been in the 73rd Tank Battalion in Korea and had written a personal book, which he named "See You in Hell". The book told about being behind enemy lines, being captured, etc. My family is not sure that he made very many copies, if any, of this book and would like to see if he and /or his family needs or wants a copy. We do know that Rocky was raised in Kentucky. Keywords: Rocky, See You in Hell, Korean POW, Kentucky

Entry: 68666 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	OLD BUDDIES
HILLARY ED JOHNSON SR. wrote on January 13, 2009 CITY AND STATE: GLENMORA LA UNIT: 73 RD TANK B 1ST PLATOON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Dad served in 1952 and 53 in the 73rd tank battallion. He said he was in B company 1st platoon #4 tank. If any one served with him he would like to here from you. He remembers Sgt Roaten as tank commander'Sgt Burgess' Capt. Houston 1st Lieu.Verbal Parrish. Others he mentioned were Robinson' Mosser. Keywords: Whitehorse' Old baldy' Cherwon valley' camels back

Entry: 68584 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	ALL FORMER 73RD ARMOR
CURTIS J. BANKER wrote on January 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: 73RD TANK BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: To me, this was like a continuation of the pacific campaign in WW 2. I served in that theater in, WW2 with an Infantry Division. The enemy was very similar and the tactics also .Our tactics and equipment had changed some. Keywords: Pusan to Hamhung,Aug.1950, June,1951, all phases of the Korean War,to that date. Member of Reconnaissance Platoon, tank section. Last crew I served with was SGT. Burton,Phelps,Herko and Harbin.We had other crew members, on my tank prior to that, who were assigned to other sections or transferred.I shipped to the States in June, 1951.

Entry: 67831 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES OF EUGENE G. LESNEY (73D TB)
KAREN LESNEY wrote on November 11, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SALINAS CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Father no longer with us...and recently, found his I Corps general order for his silver star from April 6, 1951 tank engagement with enemy near Koyang, Korea. It states he was riding as a 'bow gunner' for the tank. LOOKING for anyone who might have been part of his tank crew or who might have known him otherwise from this unit or I Corps HQ. His two daughters would love to know with whom he may have served. Thanks! Keywords: 1951/ TEMP DUTY with 73D HT BAT from I CORPS / ENEMY FIRE near KOYANG, KOREA (APRIL 6TH)/ ORIGIN: MICHIGAN / TANK BUDDIES

Entry: 67606 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	73RD TANKERS
CURTIS J. BANKER wrote on October 24, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: 73RD HEAVY TANK BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that served in the 73rd at any time. I have a list of several members that have been in the unit at some time. The unit changed from 73rd Tank Bn. to 73rd Armor and is now the 73rd RSTA Cavalry with the 82nd ABN Div. and have made a very impressive mark in history while in Iraq. Keywords: Reconnaissance Platoon/Rices Raiders.

Entry: 67385 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	KNOWN ASSOCIATES OF CYRIL RONEY
HAROLD RONEY wrote on October 1, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Chosin Reservior B CO 73rd Pusan Belcher, Beavers

Entry: 67384 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	KNOWN ASSOCIATES OF CYRIL RONEY
HAROLD RONEY wrote on October 1, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Chosin Reservior B CO 74th Pusan Belcher, Beavers

Entry: 66865 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	RIFLEMAN RECORD
RUSSELL ROSS wrote on August 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: PLAINFIELD VT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Marksman record Keywords: 1951 39th infantry Company B

Entry: 66794 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	U.S. ARMY 73RD TANK BATALLION
DANIEL STRUSHENSKY SR. wrote on August 4, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MINERAL POINT PA UNIT: U.S. ARMY 3RD DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I'm looking for any information about the tank Batallion. Survivors or any info. about the Batallion itself. Keywords: 73rd Tank Batallion

Entry: 66371 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	OLD BUDDYS
HILLARY ED JOHNSON wrote on July 6, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GLENMORA LA UNIT: 73RD TANK B COM. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My dad served in korea in 1952-53 in the 73rd heavy tank battallion. People he spoke of were lieu. parrish-mauser-robinson a black man i think he called sam. Dad played a guitar he bought in japan while he was there. He still wonders if any of his buddys are still around. Keywords: Whitehorse Old baldy cherwon valley

Entry: 65369 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	CAPT. CURTIS T. MIMNA 73RD TK. BN.,1948-51
CURTIS J. BANKER wrote on April 23, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: H-S CO.,73RD HVY. TANK BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Iam looking for all Officers that was in H and S Company, 73rd TK. BN.,between August 1950 and June ,1951. I would like any information on Captain Curtis Mimna who was the Company Commander during that time. Keywords: Attached to several divisions from August,1950 to /and past the cease fire.

Entry: 65177 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	73RD REUNION TIME AGAIN!
CURTIS J. BANKER wrote on April 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: 73RD TANK BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: This is the 12th reunion and looks to be a very good turnout.

Entry: 63585 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	ROBERT C AUGELLO RECEIVES SOLDIERS MEDAL FOR HEROISM
ROBERT AUGELLO wrote on December 27, 2007 CITY AND STATE: NORTHRIDGE CA UNIT: 73RD TANK BATALLION C COMPANY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: 52 years after the fact, Robert C Augello receives the Soldier's Medal for Heroism for action taken in Korea on January 16, 1952. Keywords: 73rd Tank Batallion C Company

Entry: 63402 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR INFO
KENNETH NOLAN wrote on December 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: MINERAL WELLS WV UNIT: 73RD TANK BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who served with my dad, Milburn "Joe" Nolan in the 73rd Tank. Dad died on October 9, and we never knew much about his time serving in Korea. Keywords: "Joe Baggs", Iron Triangle, White Horse Mtn., Kentucky

Entry: 63393 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	BN MAINTENCE HQ AND SERCO 52-54
DONALD MUELLER wrote on December 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: WOODSTOCK IL UNIT: BN MAINTENCE HQ - SERVICE COMPANY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Would like to hear from members from the Bn Main Unit that were in Korea 52-54. Keywords: 52-54 Bn Maintence Hq and Service Co.

Entry: 62598 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LT. DON L. HUSTON, BRONZE STAR, MEDIC, 73RD TANK BATT.
J.D. O'CONNOR wrote on October 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 73RD TANK BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Seeking information from former comrades or official sources relative to Bronze Star citation of Lt. Donald L. Huston, San Francisco, who served as combat medic for 73rd Tank Battalion (Heavy). Don in failing health and declining to talk about his service. Keywords: 73rd tank battalion, bronze star award, medic Donald L. Huston, tank raid,

Entry: 62536 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	MILES PAUGH-WHERE ARE YOU?
CHARLES PENNINGTON wrote on October 8, 2007 CITY AND STATE: CUMBERLAND MD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: miles,where are you? I know that your are somewhere in west virginia. Need an updated e-mail/phone number etc. charlie Keywords: kwva #107

Entry: 61761 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	B CO 73RD TANK BN 1953-1955
SAL BALDANZA wrote on July 26, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BEACHWOOD NJ UNIT: 73RD TANK BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served with me during our time in Korea. Keywords: "Bewitched", Nelson, Gallagher, "Tex"

Entry: 61719 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	73RD TANKERS 12TH REUNION
CURTIS J. BANKER SR. wrote on July 24, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: 73RD HEAVY TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: 73rd Tankers reunion for all members of 73rd to present time, being planned at St. Louis, MO. from 1st of May to 5th of May, 2008. For information ,contact Curtis Banker at (518)643-2302 or E-Mail dmbanker-curtis@northnet.org. Regular mail at the above address. Keywords:

Entry: 61442 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR GOOD FRIEND WHO I SERVED WITH IN THE 73RD TANK BATTALION
HERSHEL HILLIARD wrote on June 28, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BELVIDERE TN UNIT: 73RD HVY TANK DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: i am writing for my husband, hershel hilliard, who has had a stroke. he very much wants to find his friend he had serving in korea in 1952-53. they were in the 73rd hvy. tank division. his friend's name is donnie lott. please help me with any info. anyone may have. thanks. Keywords: mini was my nickname.

Entry: 60529 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR OLD COMRADES
ED JOHNSON SR. wrote on April 1, 2007 CITY AND STATE: GLENMORA LA UNIT: 73RD TANK B. COM. B 1952 53 TKB 1-4 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: johnson. old baldy cherwon valley whitehorse.old friends last names cox mosser robertson roetan tank commander luckett 1st lt.parrish capt.houston i was on tank b-14 other names were pachowski and a guy nicknamed whistledick.

Entry: 60257 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	B CO 73RD TANK BN
AMY PASQUALINI (KOEHLER) wrote on March 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: LYNCHBURG OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Searching for anyone that served with B Co. 73rd Tank BN Nov 53 - Oct 55, with my father Thomas (Tom) Koehler from Mt Healthy, OH. My Dad is 75 years old, and I am attempting to assemble his medals, etc for a father's day gift. His memory is failing, and anyone who could oprovide info would be great. He was a tank commander during that time period,and had rank of SFC but that is all I know. Please contact me with any info. Thank you all in advance- Keywords:

Entry: 60225 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	SERVICE VERIFICATION
EARL DALE ARMSTRONG wrote on March 5, 2007 CITY AND STATE: EXETER CA UNIT: 7TH DIVISION HQ - HQ 73RD TANK BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Arrived in Korean mid-June, 1954. Was assigned immediately to the 73rd Tank Battalion upon arrival in Korea. Landed at Inchon, trucked to the Hq/Hqs of the 73rd Tank Battalion. Served on the recon platoon for a short period of time. Am looking for verification of service at that time. Applying for VA benefits. My records were destroyed in the fire at the Military Records office in St. Louis. Keywords:

Entry: 59948 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	RECON PLT.,73RD TK. BN. - 1950-51
CURTIS J. BANKER SR. wrote on February 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: HQ.- SER. CO.,73RD HVY. TANK BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: We lost some good soldiers in Korea. Contact me for reunion information. Keywords: Pusan Peremeter,Inchon Landing,North Korea, Rices Raiders, Chinese Spring Offensive. Coldest winter on record at that time-1950-51.

Entry: 59396 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	SERVED 50-52 73RD HTB
FRANK (FRANCIS) BYRNE wrote on December 23, 2006 CITY AND STATE: ROBBINS NC UNIT: BAKER CO 73RD HTB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for anyone that served with my Dad, Frank Byrne in Korea from 50-52. He is now 78 yrs old and doesn't want to remember much. The thing that he talks about is loosing his Company Commander Cpt. Harold Beavers. Anyone that served with him please let me know Keywords:

Entry: 58457 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	FEB 1952 TO DEC 1952
RICHARD (DICK) SHERMAN wrote on August 12, 2006 CITY AND STATE: BRIDGEPORT CT UNIT: C COMPANY 73 TANK BATL. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: JUST WONDERING IF ANY OLD BUDDIES ARE STILL AROUND Keywords:

Entry: 58179 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES WHO SERVED IN 52 TO 53
IGNACIO ANDRADE SR. wrote on July 22, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MUNDAY TX UNIT: CO.C.73RD.TK.BAT. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: i was in porkshop hill and white hores hill allso we landed in Inchon would like to hear from any boady that served at that time

Entry: 57989 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	M26 PERSHING MARKINGS
MILAN VINS wrote on July 6, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Dear Sirs, I look for any info or reference photo about "tiger" markings used on M26s during Korean War. I just have found Shermans, Chafees and Pattons but no any M26s. Please help if you can. Thanks Milan http://www.smallscaleav.com Keywords: Operation Ripper

Entry: 57327 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	73D MED TK BATT, CPL CHARLES W. COSSABOON
WILLIAM N. SIMPKINS SR. wrote on May 26, 2006 CITY AND STATE: ARLINGTON TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Like to talk to anyone who served with Cpl Charles W. Cossaboon a member of the 73d Medium Tank Batt, 7th Inf Div. On Feb 7, 1953 he died of carbon monoxide poisoning accidently ocurred from sitiing over an engine of a tank retriever in North Korea. Keywords: C Co, 73d Medium Tank Battalion

Entry: 57149 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	2007, 73RD TANKERS REUNION # 11
CURTIS J. BANKER SR. wrote on May 14, 2006 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION RECON. PLATOON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: We are having our 11th reunion for all members of the 73rd ,1947 to present,at Louisville, KY. on the 14th to 18th of May,2007,God willing.For more information please contact me by phone or E-Mail or at the address on this notice. If you know of any other members of this unit, please let them know also. Keywords: Served in 73rd Tank Bn. in Korea Aug. 1950 - 51.Involved in Battalion Reconnaissance missions from Pusan to Hamhung and participated in the Inchon Landing. I learned every wagon trail from South to North. Hills names meant very little. Light tank driver (M-24/Chaffee Tank),fast little bugger.

Entry: 57050 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LLOOKING FOR COMRADES
ROBERT (BOB) DANIELL wrote on May 7, 2006 CITY AND STATE: METTER. GA FG UNIT: COMPANY B., 73RD TANK BATALLION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Served from Dec. 1953 to April 1955. Was TDY from Feb. 1954 for 9 months with USAF at Chunchon AFB Keywords: I was platoon leader and my tank was named "BEAUTIFUL JO'.

Entry: 56070 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	NEED INFO ON HIRAM BAKER
HIRAM BAKER wrote on March 2, 2006 CITY AND STATE: KRYPTON KY UNIT: C COMPANY 73RD TANK BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My name is Les Merrill. I need to hear from anyone who served with Hiram Baker in C company 73rd Tank Bn in Korea from August 1950 to 1951. I am helping him to get veteran benefits as he is in poor health and needs complete health care from VA. Keywords: Baby Baker Inchon Pusan breakout Suwon airstrip Bowling Alley Porkchop Hill

Entry: 54676 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	REACTIVATION OF THE 73RD
CURTIS J. BANKER SR. wrote on December 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SCHUYLER FALLS NY UNIT: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION RECON. PLATOON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: The 73rd Tank Bn.,later the 73rd Armor Regt.,is now being reactivated at Ft. Bragg ,NC.as part of the 82nd Airborne Div. as the Division's new Cavalry (RSTA) Squadrons. RSTA stands for Reconnaissance,Surveillance, and Target Acquisition. This is part of the Army's transition to self sustaining Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). They are in the process of standing up two Squadrons, 5-73 Cav.and 1-73 Cav.Two other Squadrons will be stood up later,3-73 and 4-73 Cav..They have adopted the 73rd crest and motto"Honor,Fidelity,Courage".The ceremony and dinner will be on Jan.5th,starting at 05:30 PM. Keywords: Korean War Aug.,1950 to June,1951

Entry: 53839 73RD HEAVY TANK BN	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
FRANK J. TAYLOR SR. wrote on October 30, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CHEROKEE NC UNIT: 73RD HEAVY TANK BATTALION CO B SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Served with the 73rd Aug 1950-Nov.1951 Started from Ft Benning, GA, went to Japan for a stop then on to Korea. Landed at Pusan, went to Pohang back to Pusan then to Inchon, on LST's. From Inchon went to Seoul went to Suwan and took the airstrip. Went back to Inchon,then to Pusan on LST. In Nov '50 from Pusan went to Hungnam then went to Hamhung. Went North then back to Pusan on French Freighter. Then went to Taegu. From there some went to 7th HQ to pull recon for them and then back to Puson. Rode trucks to 7th div. HQ. Back to Taegu then to Pusan. On LST went to Inchon then to Imjin River. Came back to Inchon got on ship, went to Japan and then came home to USA. Keywords: Tank Name: Beetle Bomb Tank 41 Friends: Galloway,Lollifin(?),codley from boston, tkazhe(?)-gunner on tank Look for anyone that might remember me. Currently retired, living in Cherokee, NC.

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