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Current Message 1 - January 3, 2009
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Entry: 68522
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Search for Dean Walter

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Jeff Warstler wrote on 2009-01-03 18:07:05.0

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Current Message 2 - January 3, 2009
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Entry: 68521
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Search for Dean Walter

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Jeff Warstler wrote on 2009-01-03 18:03:01.0

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Current Message 3 - November 12, 2008
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Entry: 67840
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Looking for Master Seargeant Bernard Wodruff

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T. Woodruff wrote on 2008-11-12 08:51:44.0

Comments: Im looking for Bernard Eural Woodruff. I think he was on the 8th Army Ranger company in Korean war. If you know him please email me at football5666@yahoo.com. He is my father and passed away 10 years ago so i would love info on his ranger career.

Keywords: Bernard Woodruff Rank- Master Seargeant

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Current Message 4 - May 25, 2008
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Entry: 65740
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Looking for anyone knowing phillip hayes

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charles parker wrote on 2008-05-25 00:58:15.0

Comments: I am looking for any information I could get on Phillip Hayes. All I know is he was in a ranger company during the korean war and was a POW

Keywords: POW during the korean war

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Current Message 5 - April 13, 2008
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Entry: 65216
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anyone who remembers SGT HARVEY OLSON

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terry olson wrote on 2008-04-13 00:04:33.0

Comments: looking for anyone who remembers my father...sgt harvey olson...

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Current Message 6 - March 28, 2008
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Entry: 64969
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Manuel Pombo

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Sophie Souza wrote on 2008-03-28 20:40:39.0

Comments: Hello, My oldest brother told me that my father was with 13th Rangers I know that he was in the Army and had parachuted and landed in a jeep broke all of his teeth and his ankles. (it was a night jump) My father passed away Easter Sunday March 23,2008. He was laid to rest in the Veterans cemetery in Exeter R.I.

My father had stories that he had told us of his time in the service and of people he had never forgotten. My father had Dementia at the end of his life and was very distressed when he spoke of people he lost and was mourning from his time in the Military. (I guess in his mind) he visited a fellow soliders grave all of the time and he cried for him. Although we knew full well that he hadn't gone anywhere that day. He had one story about having caught on fire in the foxhole I believe because he was so close to it due to the fact that it was bitterly cold. And an African American man putting him out with his coat and of course saving his life. He had another story of someone that carried pepperoni in the jacket and when things were bad He would give my father some of it I think just to lighten things up and my father told us how upset he was when this man was killed in action. When my step mother passed away (he was lost without her) and the Dementia was in it's begginings he would visit a friend that owned a junk yard -autos. and they would sit around and talk, when lunch time came they would invite him in for lunch and he would decline and sit in his truck to eat pepperoni, crackers and cheese. I so wish that I could remember the names of these people in these storied but unfortunatley I do not. It would have been nice to tell the families of these people how he had never forgot them and how somwhere inside him he grieved them still. My father also spent time in Germany.

I would like to hear from anyone that this sounds familiar to. And would cherish any stories of him anyone would care to share. Thank you. Sophie

Keywords: 13th Rangers

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Current Message 7 - October 22, 2007
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Entry: 62691
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Available to contact

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James Kohlbecker wrote on 2007-10-22 06:50:18.0

Comments: Would kind of like to hear from Army friends,from any Army Units 1945 to 1959.

Keywords: Transferred to 27th Inf Regt (Wolfhounds) when Unit was deactivated 1951 BFCommission.Usually called Jim K

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Current Message 8 - March 29, 2007
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Entry: 60494
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does any one remember a ''corky'' harold peter

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T.J. McArthur wrote on 2007-03-29 12:10:44.0

Comments: Corky was my grandpa and i just want to know what he was like in korea and the experiences people had with him. He just passed away and i would be very grateful to find out more about what he did

Keywords: Corky or harold peters

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Current Message 9 - June 22, 2006
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Entry: 57755
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DON CHANEY

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S. Chaney wrote on 2006-06-22 19:43:10.0

Comments: I'm looking for any imfortmation about my grandfather don chaney. He was an army ranger, and fought during the korean war. He was located in nebraska, colorado and passed away in oregon. If anyone has any info on how i could find more info. please contact me with your thoughts and/or opinions on sites I could go to to find his records for free. Thanks

Keywords: Korean war Don Chaney Dolores Battle

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Current Message 10 - March 27, 2006
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Entry: 56406
8th Army Ranger Co (8213)

Looking For Someone Who knew James Allen Boelter

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Joyce Boelter wrote on 2006-03-27 10:32:24.0

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Keywords: I'm not sure of much just that he was a ranger, looking for someone who knew him. Any information would be apprecaited.

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Current Message 11 - January 18, 2006
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Entry: 55252
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8th Ranger Company (Airborne)

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Gayal Ellis wrote on 2006-01-18 17:57:29.0

Comments: I am searching for any information about my Father and the Great men he fought with in the Korean war. All I know is his unit: 8th Ranger Co. (Airborne) He never told me about anything he went through, and I'm really missing him since he passed away in 1996.

Keywords: Korea Msgt. Gayal H Ellis 8th Ranger Co. Airborne

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Current Message 12 - November 26, 2005
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Entry: 54297
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LOOKING FORINFO ON MY DAD EDMUND MURPHY AIRBORNE

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Edmund Murphy wrote on 2005-11-26 17:50:36.0

Comments: Looking for info on my father.... Jumped in Korea

Keywords: Porkchop Hill 82 airborne

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Current Message 13 - September 12, 2005
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Entry: 53116
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Information wanted

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Guy Orsini wrote on 2005-09-12 00:00:00.0

Comments: While reading the book "To Fight With Interpity" about the U.S. Army Rangers I came across a passage about the 8th Army Ranger Company that mirrored many of my fathers stories about his time in Korea.

Passages about learning to do PLF's from the bed of a moving duece and a half and being attached to a Turkish Brigade. He recieved 3 Bronze Stars and 3 Purple Hearts, but he would never tell us about his combat experiences or what units he was assigned to.

His name was Guy Orsini jr.

If any body remembers a tall skinny Italian fellow from Ohio I would greatly appreciate the information.

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Current Message 14 - June 5, 2005
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Entry: 51368
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Alfred Kasper (Whitey)

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Tina Kasper wrote on 2005-06-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: HI, I'm the grandaughter of a Korean War Vet named Alfred Kasper. I'd love any information I can get about him since he passed away when I was very young. Please e-mail me anytime if you have known him. Thanks

Keywords: Help, Information

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Current Message 15 - April 19, 2005
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Entry: 50273
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Want Information about my father

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Mike Fizer wrote on 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0

Comments: I do not have much information and am looking any kind of infomation about his unit in Korea. SGT Leroy Fizer.

Keywords: Army Rangers in Korea, Silver Star, Delay action when Chinese intered the War.

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Current Message 16 - March 12, 2005
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Entry: 49528
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PAPLACZYK, STANELY

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Ryan Paplaczyk wrote on 2005-03-12 21:48:30.0

Comments: Grandson of Stanely Paplaczyk, he passed away before I was able to mee him. Researched and understood he most likely served in this Company during Korea. Anyone have any information at all, please inform me. I may be slow to reply due to my schedule. Thank you.

Keywords: STOSCH???

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Current Message 17 - August 10, 2004
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Entry: 45127
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Clinton J Coleman

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April milam wrote on 2004-08-10 12:48:15.0

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Keywords: Iwould like to talk to some one who knew my grandfather. He was very special to me . I would like to learn more about him .

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Current Message 18 - July 26, 2004
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Entry: 44790
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Leonard Boscia 8th ranger ww2/korean

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Brian Boscia wrote on 2004-07-26 08:44:26.0

Comments: i am trying to find info on my father he was in the 8th rangers ww2/korean, i was told he had 2 pirple hearts, 2 bronce stars and i was told he was the 2nd troop on a beach? i lost him when i was almost 2 and all i have of him is some pics and a bloody german flag he brought back with him! could use any info

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Current Message 19 - May 30, 2004
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Entry: 43345
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DID YOU KNOW CPL. ROBERT 'BUNKY' JONES

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JANET COX wrote on 2004-05-30 09:53:57.0

Comments: MIA 12-31-50 SERVED WITH 8TH ARMY RANGER CO, RECON CO, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION

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Current Message 20 - December 20, 2003
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Entry: 39295
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MG Ballard

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Edward J. Regan wrote on 2003-12-20 12:52:18.0

Comments: I met MG Ballard in the Parking lot of a Siper Market in Defuniak Spgs, just wanted to keep in touch I have a picture of him, I think he was in the 8213 Rangers in Korea or the 24th Inf Div in Korea

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Current Message 21 - September 22, 2003
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Entry: 37088
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Normand Edwards wrote on 2003-09-22 15:02:52.0

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Current Message 22 - September 8, 2003
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Entry: 36790
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Want to know more about my dad

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Bridgett Evans wrote on 2003-09-08 09:51:39.0

Comments: I am trying to find out inforation about my father Melvin L. Hoagland "Whitey". The only thing that I really know is that he was wounded in the shoulder and received a purple heart. I really never thought of asking him about his military life until it was to late. He passed away last year on September 13. I would really appreciate it if someone knew my father could tell me more. I would really love to be able to tell his grandson about his grandfather the hero. Thank you.

Keywords: Nickname was Whitey

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Current Message 23 - August 12, 2003
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Entry: 36236
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Donald A McMaster

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Douglas McMaster wrote on 2003-08-12 18:36:22.0

Comments: I am looking for information concerning my father, Don McMaster of Cleveland, Ohio. He served from Jan 51 Jan 54. He was in Korea and was a Ranger but that is all the information I have. When he died the orbit said he was a POW but we have no knowledge of this. Army said records were destoryed in fire in St Louis. I was told that he had 1 or 2 purple hearts and a bronze or silver star. THANK YOU

Keywords: Ranger, POW, MP

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Current Message 24 - January 3, 2003
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Entry: 30920
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looking for James A. Hannah

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Vivian Simmons wrote on 2003-01-03 20:19:16.0

Comments: My name is Vivian Cromer Simmons and I am looking to find a James A. Hannah that served with my father in Korea. They were the advance party arriving August 10, 1950 for the 8th Army Rangers serving under G3 Col. John H. McGee. My father has been looking for James for years. If anyone has any info on him it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Vivian C. Simmons

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Sumner J. Kubinak - (8213AU)

Ted

I'm hoping you can help me with some information. I'm doing research 
on my family tree.  I'm trying to find information about someone who
was a cousin to my grandfather. His name is Sumner John Kubinak and
he was declared MIA in Unsan Korea 11/26/1950.

That is all I know.  Can you help?

Susan Kubinak, DVM
e-mail: Kubinak@aol.com

from the KWP

Sumner was assigned to the 8213nd AU, which became the 8th Army 
Rangers later. He was from Richmond County, NY.

Kubinak, Sumner J
Svc#	12298594
Rank	CPL E-4
CasDt	11-26-50
BirYr	1931
MIA

----more from Susan----

Ted

I found more info on my relative that was MIA in Korea, Sumner John
Kubinak.  Didn't know if you'd be interested but thought I would
share. He was awarded the Bronze Star with the V device June 10,
1952 and the Purple Heart Jan 4, 1954. He was also promoted to
Sergeant.  Apparently he was transferred to Japan in 49 to attend
the Ord Small Arms School.

Do you have any idea what that is?  This info is on this background
material for his Bronze Star.  He was scheduled for return July 21,
1950. The Korean action started in June and he was sent to Korea
with the Ord Small Arms Dept.

At the front lines he joined the 8th Army Ranger Company. Apparently
there were involved in a takeover of a hill.  "In their sixth
assault, the hostile force gathered its entire strength and launched
a tremendous attack in an attempt to dislodge the friendly troops
from the hill.

Because of the overwhelming numbers of the enemy, instructions were
received by the company to withdraw.  As his comrades fell back,
Corporal KUBINAK steadfastly remained in his position in order to
provide covering fire and, when last seen, was still pouring fire
into the ranks of the onrushing enemy with deadly precision..."  

That was on his section II AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL. Do you
know much about the 8th Army Ranger Company?

I got these papers copied and sent to me by his nephew and namesake,
Sumner Pearce Kubinak.

Susan Kubinak, DVM

Finding Buddies

On Mon, 12 Jan 1998 
Merle Simpson Email address wrote:

Hello... I'm looking for anyone assigned to the 8th Army Ranger
Company aka 8213 Company.  We were the first Army Rangers in
Korea:  assigned August 1950, disbanded in March 1951.

After disbanding, assigned to LOVE Company of the 27th Infantry. I
was a MSGT.  Need to hear from someone out there that I might have
served with.  

Merle Simpson.  

Info needed

On Wed, 4 Nov 1998 
 tbird Email address wrote:

Sir,
I am trying to find out some information about my father.  He said he
served in the 8th ranger co. attached to the 24th division.  However, I
can find little information about this unit.  

His name is Francis Bernard Lapointe and served in Korea between
1950 and 1951.  If you can help with any info it would be appreciated.

Martin Lapointe email: Lapoinm@TCG.com

Advance Party

On Sat, 8 Aug 1998 
Ralph Cromer Email address wrote:

un_num: 8213  8th Army Ranger Company


datein: 1950 dateout: 1951

comments: I served in the Korean War with the 8th Army Rangers.  I am
still trying to find James A. Hannah.  Hannah and I were the Advance 
party for the 8th Army Ranger Company, arriving in Korea in August 10,
1950 as special operations for 8th Army G3 Col. John H. McGee.  

After the Ranger Company was deactivated, I continued to operate 
missions for 8th Army G3 under the command of Col. McGee.  If anyone has
any helpful information, contact me at fox1@dnet.net. 

Merel Casner

On Tue, 30 Mar 1999 
Nelson C. Lauver Email address  wrote:

who knew my old friend merel casner?  i told his story in my first 
audio book "the american storyteller"  he was an eighth army ranger in 
korea. 

merel was an eight army ranger.  we was on the hill that was so badly
over run by chinese.  merel was shot in the head execution style but
still managed to escape and live into his sixties. his grave marker 
reads "first rangers in korea".  i will look at his marker to see if it
says anything further than "eight army."  i told his story in my audio
book "the american storyteller, 19 true stories" and it seems to be the
story that all my listeners like best.

the story (mission complete) can be heard on my web site
 www.theamericanstoryteller.com

i'd like to here from anyone who knew  nelson c. lauver
the american storyteller

James Hannah

On Thu, 11 Feb 1999
"Green, Chelsea A" Email address wrote:

Mr. Barker,

I am a 15 year old student at Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School in Rabun
Gap Georgia.  My father was in the Korean War and was in the 8th Army
Ranger Infantry.  I am desperatly searching for an old war buddy of his.

James Hannah faught with him in the Korean War.  I am doing  a sophomore
research project on the 8th Army Ranger Inafantry.  Finding James Hannah
would be a great finishing touch on my project and it would also help
give my father some closure.  My father's name is Ralph Cromer.  I have
tried a people search and it did not give me any information.  Please, I
am asking for any help I can get.  

Thank you very much,
Chelsea Ann Cromer

My e-mail address is chelsea365@excite.com

2nd Platoon

On Mon, 6 Jul 1998 
"D. Tiemeyer" Email address wrote:

phone: 616-667-2665
fax: (616) 820-0854

comments: 
My father was a charter member of the 8th Ranger Infantry Co (Airborne),
2nd platoon, during the Korean War.

His name is William (Bill) P. Tiemeyer. The information I have so far is
that he was wounded in April 1951 on hill #628. Can you supply me more
information on him, his unit and what oporations they may have been a 
part of?

Many thanks.
Dan

Chorwan Valley

On Tue, 21 Sep 1999
Clifforrd J Shorts Email address wrote:

I'm an x-Ranger from Korea and I was trying to find anything on the
Rangers and was unable to.  Do you have anything?

I was with the 8 airborne ranger co.  I was was a replacement in 1951. 
I joint the co. in the Chor Wan valley.  We were bivwacked along the Han
River.  Also we were attached to the 6th Tank Batt. of the 24th
Division.

Cliff Shorts

Robert W. Black

On Wed, 18 Nov 1998 
Dave Teich Email address wrote:

Hal, In checking the units that were attached to the 24th Infantry
Division, you show the 8th Army Ranger Company. This is incorrect. They
were attached to 8th Army Headquarters. The 8th Ranger Company Airborne
was attached to the 24th Infantry Division. 

I know because I was the Tank Platoon Leader with Co. "C", 6th Tank Bn.
that rescued them from hill 625 in April 1951. I'm also trying to get
contact with Col. Ranger Robert W. Black, he was in the unit at
that time. Do you have his e-mail address? 

Dave Teich





 

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