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Clarence Harold Thompson
I am looking for anyone who served with my uncle, Pfc. Clarence
Harold Thompson (known as Harold),
who served in Co. E., 8th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. Uncle
Harold was Killed in Action on
September 5, 1950 at the “Walled City of
Kasan” Hill 902, just north of Taegeu. He
was originally listed as Missing in Action
on Sept. 5th, but later was declared Killed
in Action after the hill was retaken on
Sept. 25.
Uncle Harold graduated from basic
Clarence Harold Thompson
training at Ft. Knox, Ky in March 1950.
He was then sent to Camp Stoneman, CA
and then to Okinawa. I believe he was one of 400 fresh recruits sent
from the states to Okinawa in mid-June 1950. He was assigned to Co.
E, 29th Infantry Regiment on Okinawa prior to being sent to Korea
in late July 1950.
Uncle Harold stated in one of his letters that there was a boy from
Stanford, Ky with him, and that one of his sergeants was from
Louisville, Ky, but he did not name them. Reference the book: South
to the Naktong - Applemen. Co. E, 8th Cavalry was with Co. D, 8th
Engineers at the “Walled City of Kasan.“ They were overrun and
driven from the hill. Co. E, was commanded by Capt. WilIiam
McClain. Many of these men were later killed or captured at Unsan
in November 1950.
I am seeking anyone who served with my uncle in Korea or on
Okinawa. I would love to contact former soldiers of Co E, 8th
Cavalry Regiment who fought with my uncle or who were there with
him in this battle. Any information or photos would be greatly appreciated.
I am also looking for company rosters of Co. E, 8th Cavalry
Regiment and Co. E, 29th Infanry Regiment for the months of
July/Sept 1950. Also would like to contact Mr. Robert W. Stephen
and family, last known address 44 NE 86th Ave, Portland, OR 97220.
Last, but certainly not least, thank you Mr. Sharp and the fine staff
of The Graybeards. It is the finest veterans magazine I have ever read.
Everything that can be done to keep these men’s memories alive must
be done. They are all truly Heroes. God Bless Them All.
Mr. George A. Thompson Jr., 904 Pine Street
Crab Orchard, KY 40419, (606) 355-7002
gthompsonjr2003@yahoo.com
Hospital Corpsman Williams
I am a former South Korean soldier who was assigned to the
8240th Army Unit, United Nations Partisan Forces, Korea. I was
wounded while attacking an enemy position near Haeju, North Korea
on April 12, 1953.
I was evacuated to the 171st Army Hospital at Taechon, South
Korea, where I was attended to by a hospital corpsman named
Williams.
I would like help locating Mr. Williams, to whom I owe many
thanks and much gratitude. I do not have his full name, but I have
enclosed a photo to aid in my search.
Hong, Chol, Ilsin-Samik Apartment, #198 Tanhyun-dong,
Ilsan Seo-ku, Koyang City, Kyonggi Province, Korea PO#
411-320
People who served with
Daniel “Lippy” Lipschulz
The Palm Beach County, Florida Veterans Service Division is
attempting to locate former Air Force members who served with the
1604th Maintenance & Supply Squadron, Bermuda Base Command,
during the period 1950-1952. In particular, we would like to locate
persons who may have served with Daniel Lipschulz, also called
“Lippy.”
Please contact Marvin Krantz, Assistant Veterans Service Officer,
Veterans Service Office, 810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL
33401, (561) 355-4761.
John Hoover
On November 11, 2007 there was a memorial monument dedication
for Lt. Baldomero Lopez, MOH, in the Tampa, FL area. Some
Koreans, who are citizens of our country, donated money for the
monument. One of those who made a donation was a Phil K. Lee, a
South Korean.
For every donation we received, we mailed a thank you letter to
the party making the donations, one of whom is Mr. Lee. We
received a letter of appreciation from him, and a notice that he
planned to drive from Daytona Beach to our celebration.
He asked us for help in locating a Lt. John Hoover, who was in the
24th Infantry Division, 24th Signal Company. Lt. Hoover took Mr.
Lee in at the age of 16, as he and his parents became separated. He
wants to thank Lt. Hoover for caring for him and teaching him to
speak English. He further adds Lt Hoover saved his life and gave him
opportunities.
Does anyone remember Lt. Hoover, or have any information
about him? If so, please email me at kwvalopez@verizon.net.
Thanks, Clarence Clifton, Secretary, Chapter 175
Please advise.
Thank you kindly
Hong, Chol (C) and
Corpsman Williams
(R). Man at left is
unidentified
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The Graybeards November-December 2007