The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

service from 1952-1953. We know he was at Lackland AFB in
1949, Squadron 3706 Flight 4130 San Antonio, TX. He also
went to Signal School in December 1949 in Monmouth, NJ Co.
1, 1st platoon. In July 1954 he was in the 8th Command Group
Shaw AFB, SC. We are seeking anyone who may of known him.
My fathers name is Albert C. Poland and he passed away 7-23-
00. Dad spent time in both Germany and England. He stated
many times that he was injured and in a German hospital for 6
months. We also have several medals. Some of the names in his
boot camp squadron were: Archi Piacenti, CA, Edwin Bartlett,
TX, John Mullins, NY, Bill Jones, TX, Alton Polson, Harold
Penn, CA, Jac Johnson, TX, Ernest Stone, TX. I have to attempt
to reconstruct my Dad’s time in service so that I can get his
records corrected as the Military nor the Government never did
straighten it out for Dad. Contact Jennifer at e-mail
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This picture of my husband
Sgt Francis Choate.
I want him remembered by
showing his picture. He
was with F Co., 9th Inf.
Regt., 2nd Inf. Div. He was
killed in Korea Sept 16,
1950. He had a son he
never saw and a 2 year old
daughter. Thanks Maryann
Voldsners, 518 E. Grand
Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701.
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You can help me or refer
me to the appropriate
agency that has information
on “Operation
Glory.” I was placed on
Sgt Francis Choate, KIA, Korea, 1950.
Temporary Duty to the American Graves Registration under the
United Nations Command/Military Armistice Commission under
General Maxwell D. Taylor in mid-1954. Is there any way I can
contact the former unit to which I was attached to? Contact
Antonio S. Garcia, MSG (E8) U. S. Army, (Ret.) 795 McNeill
Street, #208 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-2493. Tel: 808-841-2493.
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My great-uncle, Charles William Wilkes, was declared MIA
from Old Baldy on August 11, 1952. They presumed him dead
on March 12, 1954 and December 31, 1953. I do not understand
why the dates for his death are different and have been given little
information on what happened to him. I realize that he is most
likely dead but something does not seem right. He has been gone
for almost 48 years and I would like to now bring peace to my
grandmother concerning her younger brother. Contact Sara
Frierson great niece. E-mail .
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The Northeast New York Chapter is currently seeking the
family, relatives, or friends of the following men from Columbia
County N.Y. who were KIA/MIA in Korea. Albert James Ayo,
taken prisoner on July 16,1950, and died while a prisoner on Jan.
10,1951. Pfc. Ayo was a member of the 19th Regt., 24th Div.
Clarence Corby, Jr., KIA on May 28,1951. Pfc Corby was a
member of the 187th Airborne Inf. Regt. Anthony J. Nicowski,
MIA Feb. 13,1951, and presumed dead on Feb. 16, 1954. Sgt.
Nicowski was a member of the 38th Inf. Regt., 2nd Inf. Div.
Anyone who has any information relating to these “American
Heroes,” contact Thomas J. Flavin, 33 Paul Street, East
Greenbush, NY 12061-1006. Tel: 518-477-5593
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Looking for veterans who were with the 7th Div., 32nd Reg.,
“M” Co. The pictures below were taken in the winter of
December 1951. That’s me next to the jeep .Contact Jack
Dieterle, 1008 Hollywood Blvd. McHenry, IL 60050. Tel: 815-
344-1569.
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Above and right, 7th Div., 32nd
Reg., “M” Co.
Our British RAF rescued a
downed Navy Pilot Ensign
Edward J Hosstrau during the
Korean War. We would like to
do a piece on them both in our
newsletter on the 50th anniversary.
He came from
Leavenworth, KS. Any help to
bring the rescued and the rescuers
together would be great.
Contact Tony Regan, Vet RAF
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