The Graybeards - KWVA - Korean War Veterans Association

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Sharon Bertrang sister of Frederick Walter “Junior”
Bertrang who was MIA July 20, 1950 in Taejon, Korea. He
served with Hq. Btn., 63rd Field Art., 24th Inf. Div. In December
1953, the government reported him M.I.A., and his body not
recovered. I am looking for anyone who knew Frederick Walter
“Junior Bertrang. Contact Sharon R. Bertrang, his sister at 2215
Melanie LN., Eau Claire, WI 54703-6404.
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I would like to hear from anyone who served with the 987th
HVSP Headquarters Battery from late August 1952-August
1953 in Korea that were either a Radio Operater or Field
Wireman, or anyone who stayed in the Commo Bunker. Contact
Tony Cirincione, 3112 James Run Rd., Aberdeen, Md. 21001.
Tel: 410-989-0550
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Daughter is looking for her father Glenn Newton McDonald
only for medical reasons and if he is alive or not. He was in the
Army in 1952. His wife at that time was Betty J. Ash. He is
around 67 years old. My wife was born in Chattooga County, Ga.
Sept. 8, 1952. Any information would be appreciated. Contact W.
L. Ely at e-mail
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My father is Grover Franklin Ramey, was in the Army
between 1953 and 1956. In Germany with the 4th infantry division.
He trained at Fort Jackson Georgia. He enlisted at age sixteen
and is alive living with me. He has asked me, his daughter
to help him locate some of the buddies he was in the Army with.
He has had cancer, and would like to say hello while he can. We
live in St. Petersburg, FL. Any help you could give me would be
greatly appreciated. Alesia Ramey at e-mail
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I am an active-duty infantry officer currently pursuing a Ph.D.
in military history. I’m researching the training activities conducted
by Eighth Army in Japan from mid-1949 until the outbreak
of war, and would like to hear from veterans of the
Occupation and early weeks of the war regarding their opinion of
training in Japan—was it realistic, did it prepare them individually
or as a unit for combat, etc. My intent in writing is to correct
the distortions that have arisen over the years regarding the
American soldier in 1950. My research thus far indicates that the
average soldier spent the majority of his time training on his
wartime mission—a conclusion backed up by several veteran
interviews. I would welcome information from any veteran who
served in the Eighth Army at any time between 1948 and 1950.
Contact Thomas Hanson, Captain, United States Army at e-mail
address
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My father Richard B. Hunter attained the rank of 1st
Lieutenant U.S. Army, Battalion Surgeon and served in a special
MASH unit dedicated to treating soldiers who had contracted the
deadly hemorrhagic fever (MASH 8228). He talked about his
MASH reunions a lot and attended them frequently throughout
the 70’s and 80’s. Interestingly, he had conversations with the
producer of the show, MASH (Burt Metcalf), and related many
of his stories regarding life in a MASH unit. I do not know if any
of these incidents were ever featured in the episodes. If you knew
my father contact Richard B. Hunter, Jr., 2801 W. Sunset, A-2,
Orange, TX 77630.
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Looking for information about my uncle, Pfc. John Train Jr.
who was killed in action in Korea in 1953. He trained with 1st
Platoon, P Co., 3rd Bn., 2nd Inf. Training Regt, Camp Pendleton,
California. He left Feb. 20, 1953 from San Diego to Inchon,
Korea. The troop ship had about 3,000 people. This is his address
in Korea from a letter dated March 14, 1953: Pfc. John Train Jr.
USMC Fox Co. 2nd BN., 7th Marines, 1st Mar Div. F.M.F. C/0
F.P.O. San Francisco, CA. If you knew him please contact
Edmond Murphy at e-mail
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My great-uncle, Cpl. Harvey M. Pardee served with the 2nd
Inf. Div., 37th FA C battery. He became missing in action on
November 30, 1950 at Kunu-ri when the 2nd Infantry Division
suffered heavy losses of men. His body was never recovered. I
have begun the search for information related to my great-uncle
and his service in the US Army during the Korean War. In particular,
I have been searching for men who served with my uncle
and might remember him. Contact Shelley Belgard, at e-mail
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I was with the 7th Div., 17th Inf. Reg. HQ Co. 1st Bn. I am
looking for another soldier who I often thought about because of
the experience we shared together on that retreat. Retreat from
the Yalu River, Hysanjin; Late 1950. Looking for soldier straggler
like myself on the 20 mile retreat from the Hysanjin Yalu
River. Just the 2 of us fell completely behind and slept that night
in a little hut off the road to keep warm, on the side of the mountain.
The next morning there was no one in sight. We continued on
the trail and came to a clearing. There we saw a freight car and
an officer who was told to wait for stragglers. He informed us
that he was getting ready to leave and we would have been left
behind. There was no one behind us, and we were the last ones
out. Contact me if you are that person at e-mail
or call 610 783-5768.
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I am looking for the 57th Field Artillery, 7th Div., C Battery
or any information concerning or relating to the group that served
in Korea during the time of April 51 to July 53. Sgt. First Class
Ralph Butler is wanting to locate some of his field men that
served with him. His unit was the 105th division. Contact Suni
McManus at e-mail
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This note is to anyone who can assist our family with information
about the 17th Inf. Regt., 7th Inf. Div. with its commanders
of Company F on Sept. 01, 1951. We are trying to contact
these people to assist us in getting more information on the
action that killed our family member Anthony T. Kahoohanohano
at Chupa-ri. He was awarded the DSC for his actions and from
what we have found out, thus far, is that we feel it should have
been the Medal of Honor.
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