The 31st Infantry would be held in reserve for three days after the initial assault. John would be subject to his baptism to fire on September 27th when the 31st liberated Osan, securing the Suwon-Osan highway.

MacArthur, hungry for even greater glory after his triumph at Inchon, conceived yet another amphibious landing, this time on the northeast coast of the Korean peninsula, Corp again in the assault.

Without sanction from the JCS, the general brought the 3rd Infantry Division from Japan into the operation. Under-strength and under-trained the division had only recently shipped from Continental U. .S. to replace the 7th Infantry on the condition that it would never be introduced into the war. Division strength was fleshed out by drafting 8,000 Korean men who'd been snatched from the streets of Pusan. Along with the Koreans, many American Gls in the division were to complete their basic training in combat. While the 3rd formed a l00 mile perimeter of defense from the port cities of Wonsan to Humnang, the marines pushed north toward the Chosen Reservoir. Elements of the 7th Division pushed even further north to the banks of the Yalu River, the ominous boundary diving North Korea from Communist Manchuria.

With the defeat of the North Korean Communists, it was thought the world had heard the last of the despot, Kim IL Sung, the North Korean dictator. The entire Korean peninsula, hitherto known as the Hermit Kingdom, would be subject to free elections. United under one flag, a free nation with a representative government, the triumphant UN forces, the bulk of which were American, believed they had amply demonstrated their reason for being. Despite the bitter cold, the thermometer having dipped to 32 degree below zero, morale was high.

"Home for Christmas!" The edict emanating from Headquarters of the Far East Command in T okyo warmed the heart of many a homesick soldier. MacArthur's rhetoric proved to be just that.

During that bitter winter of '50 -'51 the valiant 7th Infantry Division would experience some of the most horrific fighting in the Korean war. MacArthur's defiance of the Chinese warning that any push so far north of the 38th parallel would invite their intervention proved to be one of the major miscalculations in American military history. The Chinese, in overwhelming numbers, came in human waves. X Corp, overextended,

soon discovered that it had marched into a trap. Task Force MacLean, comprised in large part of the 31st Infantry, in the wake of the onslaught was literally destroyed. Thousands of young boys like John fought their way over treacherous mountain terrain in sub arctic temperature to escape the entrapment.

Both the weather and the communist enemy took a terrible toll. The 7th Infantry, along with the marines, passed through the 3d Infantry Division's defensive perimeter around the port city of Humnang, North Korea to board ships in the greatest naval evacuation in the history of warfare. Transported back to the port city of Pusan on the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, X Corp absorbed into the 8th Army Command, would begin yet another long and bloody battle northward to the 38th parallel in what was labeled the Yo war. Though I do not know all the specific battles in which John was involved, I do know that the winter of '50-'51 was also the coldest in recent history .

General Matthew Ridgway would become commander of the 8th Army after General Walker's death in December of '50. He would emerge the indisputable hero of the Korean war, replacing General MacArthur as Commander of Far East after President Truman's dismissal of the megalomaniac general in April of'51. In his book, "The Korean War," Ridgway would commend

the Korean war combat soldier in glowing terms: the men "were asked to meet modern armor with obsolescent weapons and had been sent into sub arctic temperatures in clothing fit for fall maneuvers at home. ..In view of all this, it was a miracle, and a credit to those who had bred them, that our soldiers had fought magnificently against such brutal odds, and still retained their courage and the dogged willingness to go where their leaders sent them. "

John was killed early June in the battle for Kumwha, the southeastern apex of what was known as "the iron triangle." The triangle was the traditional invasion route to the capital city of Seoul and whoever controlled it controlled the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. The following is excerpted from an article appearing in The Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio, in the summer of 1951.

'Dad of Trenton Hero Receives Silver Star Awarded Posthumously' "TRENTON- (SPECIAL) -A tale of amazing gallantry on the battlefields of Korea came to light here yesterday when the War Department awarded the Silver Star posthumously to Pfc. Johnny Brown of Trenton who was killed in action on June 6.

The presentation of the award was made to the young hero's father, Harold Brown, who was attached to the 31 st Infantry Regiment, distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Kudnit, Korea on June 6, 1951. "On this date his platoon was assigned a mission of holding a ridge line against enemy attack, " the citation reads. " As the first assault was launched Pfc. Brown was manning a light machine gun in the center of the platoon position. Pfc. Brown gave the alarm to his comrades and opened fire on the enemy causing them to scatter in confusion.

"DURING THE FIGHTING that followed," the citation continues, "he exposed himself to enemy small arms and mortar fire to correct stoppages of his weapon on three occasions. When the enemy withdrew to positions where he could not effectively fire his machine gun, Private Brown charged the enemy positions hurling hand grenades until he was mortally wounded.

"Private Brown's heroic efforts was responsible for 18 enemy killed and the capture of five automatic weapons.

"PFC. JOHNNY BROWN was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. ...Pfc. Brown was survived by his parents, [now deceased], Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown of Trenton; a brother, James Brown of Hamilton; and five sisters, Mrs. Mary Sundo of Hamilton, Mrs. Lenora Schenck of Hamilton and Nancy, Jean and Jane, at home."

[Submitted by Richard Coate, native of Trenton, Ohio.]

Broyles, Edwin N. Jr.

Edwin was born in 1926 and lived in Baltimore, Maryland.  ENS. Broyles was a Navy pilot in Squadron VF-22 in Task Force 77, 7th Fleet.  Flying from the deck of the USS Lake Champlain CVA-39.  He was downed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 26,1953,  and listed missing in action.

Buchl, Jack / Dalton, Illinois

Jack Buchl Graduated  from Thorton Township High School in 1949.  He was in the marines.  He was killed in 1953.  He was on the Western front in early 1953.  

Burns, Walter G. / Lawrence, Pennsylvania / Born1933

Private First Class Burns was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Private First Class Burns was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

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Calhoun, Stanley L. / Pembroke, Kentucky/Born 1931

EMFN Calhoun, USN, served in U.S.S. Magpie-AMS-25. His ship was sunk in enemy action.  He is listed as missing in action.

Camp, Henry Clay, Jr. / Barrow, Georgia / Born 1928

First Lieutenant Camp was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 13, 1951.  First Lieutenant Camp was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Carrillo, Alexander A. / Fresno, California / Born 1926

Private First Class Carrillo was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on March 8, 1951.  Private First Class Carrillo was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Case, Lloyd A. / Fulton, Ohio / Born 1929

Sergeant Case was killed in action and died November 24, 1951 in Korea.  Sergeant Case was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.  Sergeant Case was awarded the Purple Heart Posthumously.

Cavaliero, Nick J. / Bergen, New Jersey / Born 1928

Private Cavaliero was a member of   the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea  on October 3, 1951.  Private Cavaleiro was awarded  the Purple Heart posthumously.

Chataignier, Wade J.

Sergeant, US Army, Serial #:18283984, of Iberia, Louisiana, Born 1931, Died of wounds February 21, 1951.

Chambers, Clarence / Union, New Jersey / Born 1929

Private Chambers was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Private Chambers was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. 

Cloud, George C. / Oakland, California / Born 1919

EN1 Cloud, USN, served in U.S.S. Magpie-AMS-25. His ship was sunk in enemy action.  He is listed as missing in action.

Clark, Donald J. / Columbiana, Ohio / Born 1931

Private First Class Clark was Killed in Action and died October 3, 1951 in Korea.  Private First Class Clark was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Coleman, Richard A. / Lewistown, Montana / Born 1929

YN3 Coleman, USN, served in U.S.S. Magpie-AMS-25. His ship was sunk in enemy action.  He is listed as missing in action.

Collins, Oliver Jr. / Wayne, Michigan / Born 1933

Private Collins was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. 

Condon, Stephen A.

Sergeant, US Army Serial #: 37518416, of San Bernardino, California.  Born 1921,  K.I.A. October 19, 1950.

Cook, Theodore A. / Sacramento, California / Born 1929

QMSN Cook, USN, served in U.S.S. Magpie-AMS-25. His ship was sunk in enemy action.  He is listed as missing in action.

Corbin, George A. / Orange, Virginia / Born 1928

Private First Class Corbin was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.  Private First Class Corbin was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Cooksie, Ocie W. / Hunt, Texas / Born 1919

Sergent First Class Cooksie was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea  on March 13, 1952.  Sergeant First Class Cooksie was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously and the Silver Star.

Crowe, 2 Lt. William Harold

19th Inf. Regt., 24th Inf. Div, 2nd Battalion.  Born January 17, 1921. Died July 20, 1950 at Teajon, S. Korea. Body returned to the States June 4, 1952. Buried in Ramer Cemetary, Ramer, AL. The body found next to his at the site of his death was that of Pfc. Morris H. Kent. The recovery was made by Robert F. Savidge of 565th Grave Registration. Clarence H. Lund conducted burial rites.  Anyone with more information about the death of Wm. Crowe is asked to contact his daguther, Barbara Strickland, 702 Houlton Road, Grady, AL 36036.

Crowell, William N. / Multnomah, Oregon / Born 1928

Private Crowell was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Crim, Arthur E. / Knox, Ohio / Born 1933

Private First Class Crim was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 28, 1950.  Private First Class Crim was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Creazzo, James A. / Northampton, Pennsylvania / Born 1931

Private First Class Creazzo was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on April 26, 1951.  Private First Class Creazzo was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

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Dale, Curtis L. / Mineral, Nevada / Born 1928

Private Dale was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 25,1951.  Private Dale was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. 

Davis, Earl G. / Richmond, Georgia / Born 1928

Private First Class Davis was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  Private First Class Davis was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Davis, Roy A. / Russellville, Kentucky / Born 1915

HM1 Davis, USN, served in U.S.S. Magpie-AMS-25. His ship was sunk in enemy action.  He is listed as missing in action.

Dickson, Cpl. Ben Henry

Corporal in the army when he became missing in action in the vicinity of Hagaru-ri, North Korea on Dec. 6, 1950.  He was a cook with the 57th Field Artillery Battalion.  7th Infantry Division.

Dixon, Melvin L. / Etowah, Alabama / Born 1923 the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  Sergeant Dixon was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Dillard, Sgt. Joe Lewis Jr.            

He was from Hattiesburg, MS.  ER 14300 697, Hqrt. Co. 73rd Medium Tank Bn.  Date of Death 12-27-1952 Date of Accident 12-25-52  Ft. Bragg is where he was stationed before he went to Korea   Sorry I do not have more.   Here is all of my info if you need it.  Shannon E. Ensey, 313 Southmore St. Plainfield, IN 46168  317-838-8910

Dolan, James F. / Essex, Massachuetts / Born 1929 / Sergeant First Class, US Army, Killed in Action / Died July 20, 1950 in Korea

Sergeant First Class Dolan was a member of the 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion 24th Infantry Division.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Taejon, South Korea on July 20, 1950.  Sergeant First Class Dolan was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Dowell, James C. / Stockton, California / Born 1930

EMFN Dowell, USN, served in U.S.S. Magpie-AMS-25. His ship was sunk in enemy action.  He is listed as missing in action.

Durkee, Seth D. / Cashmere, Washington / Born 1924

QM1 Durkee, USN, served in U.S.S. Magpie-AMS-25. His ship was sunk in enemy action.  He is listed as missing in action Oct. 01, 1950.

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Edwards, Elijah / Cuyahoga, Ohio / Born 1929

Private First Class Edwards was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Private First Private First Class Edwards was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Elsner, Donald L. / Steele, Minnesota / Born 1930

Corporal Elsner was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

English, Alvin / Solano, California / Born 1930

Private English was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on March 10, 191.  Private English was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

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Fejarn, Vincente Q. / Asan, Guam / Born 1923

SD3 Fejarn, USN, served in U.S.S. Magpie-AMS-25. His ship was sunk in enemy action.  He is listed as missing in action Oct. 01, 1950.

Fields, Reuben "Bob"

Harlan County, KY. Served with D/2/5 1st Prov.Marine Brigade and 1st MarDiv. Aug 1950 to November 29th 1950 when he died in my arms at Yudam-ni Aid station. He was born probably in 1929, since I took him to be 2 yrs older than me. He was buried in a mass grave at YUdam-Ni, North Korea. His father was Obie Fields of Harlan County, KY. You are not dead until no one remembers yor name! I will never forget. Semper Fi! Ray L. Walker

Fike, James A. / Gage, Nebraska / Born 1929

Corporal Fike was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on February 1, 1951.  He was killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Corporal Fike was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf CLuster.

Forshay, Thomas, L./ Cambria, Pennsylvania / Born 1932

Private First Class Forshay was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  Private First Class Forshay was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Foust, Clarence D. / Cambria, Pennsylvania / Born 1932

Private First Class Foust was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January31, 1951.  Private First Class Foust was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. 

Frazier, John W. / Dauphin, Pennsylvania / Born 1930

Private First Class Frazier was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  Private First Class Frazier was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Fred, Captain Arthur L.

Writing to inform you that my Father was in the Korean Conflict.  He was in the United States Air Force stationed at Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington with the 98th Bomb Group - 344th Squadron and in June of 1950 flew to Yokota, Japan and was involved at that time in the Korean Conflict.  His name:  Captain Arthur L. Fred, navigator with the 98th Bomb Group - 344th Squadron.  He came back to the states in May of 1951 and at that time was stationed at Walker AFB, Roswell, New Mexico. He was making a career of the USAF.  He had also been in WWII... Over parts of Europe and now in the states.  On May 25, 1955 he was making a routine flying mission on a B-36 frm Roswell to San Antonio, Texas and back when they thought they may have been struck by a tornado and crashed in Texas with no survivors.  I was five yrs old and I have an older brother and sister.  My father grew up in Southern Illinois and was buried at a National Military Cemetery - Jefferson Barracks in StLouis, Missouri.  I appreciate this Korean Museum on behalf of my father and all the other veterans that were involved in the Korean Conflict.  I thank you for giving me the opportunity to write to you about my father.  Sincerely, 

Freeman, John W. / Shelby, Alabama / Born 1929

Corporal Freeman was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 29, 1951.  Corporal Freeman was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

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Gallagher, Jerome E. / Riverside California / Born 1921

Corporal Gallagher was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was seriously wounded in action by the enemy in Korea on November 24, 1951.  Corporal Gallagher was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Galt, Robert Lynn

I am the cousin of Robert Lynn Galt, Entered service, Army, from Baltimore, MD. MIA in Korea. Beleived to have died in a POW Camp in North Korea. Both his parents are deceased and buried in Pequea Presbyterian Church Graveyard in PA. I know there is a marker for Robert there beside his parents. Both my parents and Sister are beside them and I have 4 graves there for my family. I was POW Germany WWII. Has his remains ever been returned to the States? Is there any more info on him? 

Gianchetta, Dominic Jr. / Salt Lake, Utah / Born 1928

Private First Class Gianchetta was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 30, 1951.  Private First Class Gianchetta was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Gibson, Elbridge C. / Dade, Florida / Born 1928

Private First Class Gibson  was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.  Private First Class Gibson was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Gonsiorowski, Richard F. / Erie, New York / Born 1928 

Private First Class Gonsiorowski was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Greene, Howard Bart / Lawrence, Tennesee / Born 1930

Corporal Greene was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 18, 1951.  Corporal Greene was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.   

Grimes, Carl D. / Owen, Kentucky / Born 1932

Private Grimes was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on January 31, 1951.  Private Grimes was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.  

Guzman, Rodrigo Q. / Hawaii, Hawaii / Born 1925

Sergeant First Class Guzman was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on October 3,1951 and returned to duty on October 27, 1951.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.  Sergeant First Class Guzman was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.

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Hagiwara, Yoshio / Hawaii, Hawaii / Born 1925

Private Hagiwara was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  Private Hagiwara was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Hallett, Frederick W. / Los Angeles, California / Born 1932

Private First Class Hallett was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Private First Class Hallett was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Hammer, Gerald E.

Private, US Army, Serial #: 15295361, of Seneca, Ohio, born 1929, Died of wounds October 19, 1950.

Hammond, George W. / Orange, New York / Born 1929

Private First Class Hammond was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Private First Class Hammond was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Hampton, Leroy Jr. / Mobile, Alabama / Born 1931

Private Hampton was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  Private Hampton was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Harris, Wilkie Jr. / Lake, Indiana / Born 1929

Private Harris was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Private Harris was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Hawse, Howard V.

Private, US Army, Serial #: 19342059, of Butte, California, Born 1933, Died of wounds October 6, 1950.

Harrell, James V.

James was born in 1931 and lived in hreveport, Louisiana.  Sargent Harrell was a Marine air crewman in Marine Air Wing, Squadron VMF (N) 513.  Flying from K-6, Pyongtaek.  He was downed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on May 30, 1953, and listed as missing in action.

Helton, Wilburn / Bell, Kentucky / Born 1925

Corporal Helton was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on April 3, 1952.

Heatherly, Willie S. / Robertson, Tennessee / Born 1930

Private Heatherly was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 25, 1951.

Heckman, Robert W. / Calhoun, Michigan / Born 1929

Private First Class Heckman was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was seriously wounded by an enemy missile in South Korea on May23, 1951 and returned to duty on May 26, 1951.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Hernandez, Gustavo / Cook, Illinois / Born 1925

Private Hernandez was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 17, 1951.  Private Hernandez was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Herpeche, Jesse E. / Jones, Texas / Born 1930

Private First Class Herpeche was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  Private First Class Herpeche was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Hildebrand, Harold S. / Augusta, Virginia / Born 1934

Private Hildebrand was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.

Hoag,  Arnold A.

Sergeant 1st Class, Serial #: 16251468, of Kent, Michigan, Born 1927, Killed in action November 2, 1950.

Howe, Louis W. / Wayne, Michigan / Born 1920

USMA Class of 1945, Captain Howe was the commander of Company E, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.  Fro his leadership and valor, Captain Howe was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Silver Star.

Houle, Eugene O. / Otagamie, Wisconsen / Born 1933

Private First Class Houle was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was Killed in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Private First Class Houle was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Howell, William L. / Wayne, North Carolina / Born 1926

Private First Class Howell was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.  Private First Class Howell was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.

Hudson, Rufus F. Jr. / Rowan, North Carolina / Born 1930

Sergeant Hudson was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.

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Reyes, Ildefonzo / Hawaii, Hawaii / Born 1925

Corporal Reyes was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.

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Jacobs, Herman

Tuscola is the home of Korean War MIA Herman Jacobs, son of Ivan and Goldia Romine Jacobs. He was serving with the 5th Regimental Combat Team in Korea when he was declared missing in action April 22, 1951. Herman, who was born April 1, 1928, was officially listed as MIA on April 22--his mother's birthday.  Every year on her birthday she thought about that.  A 1947 graduate of Tuscola High School, Herman participated in intermural sports all four years.

Jerz, Thaddeus Joseph / New York, New York / Born 1930

Corporal Jerz was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 22,1950.  Corporal Jerz was awarded the Purple Heart.

Johnson, Cpl. Clifford Stanley

Missing in Action in Korea in the vicinity of Hagaru-ri.  He was with the 57th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division when he was declared missing on December 6, 1950.  His sister is Glorianna Johnson, Bethesda, Maryland.

Johnson, Capt. John W.

Marine Fighter Squadron 212, Marine Aircraft Group 12 MIA 4-23-52 Possibly lost over Sariwon, North Korea Survived by daughter, Cherlyn L. Johnson, 2405 SE Yamhill St., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 232-9871. E-mail:

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Keenan, Joseph F.

KIA March 36-27, 1953 near Reno in what became known as the Nevada Cities battles.  He was serving with the Marine unit F/2/5.  On the evening of March 26, 1953, a platoon from Fox Co., 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines with hospital corpsman Joseph F. Keenan was sent out to relieve the outpost Reno.  Reno and its forty defenders were being overrun by an enemy force of approx. 3,500 men.  fighting off an ambush and suffering about 50% casualties, they actually reached Reno.  Along the way, Joe received shrapnel wounds to his right arm and was almost blinded by debris.  A Marine tried unsuccessfully to wash dirt from Joe's eyes and attempted to evacuate him from the area.  Joe refused, stating that there were still men that needed his help.  At Reno, they were mauled and pulled back to a smaller hill called the Reno Block.  At the Block, Joe continued to care for and evacuate the wounded until mortally wounded by mortar fragments to his neck.  A former U.S. Navy Medic will be receiving the Navy Cross in an upcoming ceremony in Washington D.C on May 14, 1999.  The award will be awarded posthumously for his heroic actions on the night of March 26, 1953.  Joe Keenen was a Navy corpsman with the 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division.  Forty six years, but never too late to say, thank you Joe we're thinking of you. 

Kelly, Warren F. / Hughes, South Dakota / Born 1930

Private First Class Kelly was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on March 8, 1951.

Keys, Orbin / Allegheny, Pennsylvania / Born 1928

Private Keys was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Kimura, Seiki / Hawaii, Hawaii / Born 1924

Private First Class Kimura was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Koshko, Fred

Address as follows Frederick J. Koshko, 1190152 USMC, H Co., 3rd Bn., 5th Marines 1st Div. Killed on July 20, 1952.

Korcz, Charles E. / Kings, New York / Born 1927

Private First Class Korcz was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was seriously wounded by an enemy missile in South Korea on May 22, 1951 and returned to duty on June 6, 1951.  He was killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Kobashigawa, Robert S. / Hawaii, Hawaii

Sergeant Kobashigawa was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

For Extraordinary heroism on October 3, 1951 when "E" Co. 15th Infantry Regiment wrested Hill 460 from enemy hands.  

Krauss, Harry A. / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Born 1930

Sergeant First Class Krauss was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Krepps, Richard W. / Westmoreland, Pennsylvania / Born 1931

Corporal Krepps was a member of the 82nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division.  He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy during the defense of the Pusan Perimeter on September 15, 1950 and died as a prisoner on September 30, 1951.  Corporal Krepps was awarded the Purple Heart.

Kronbeck, Eugene A. / Meeker, Minnesota / Born 1931

Sergeant Kronbeck was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Co. G.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 25, 1951.

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Legg, Frank R. / Fayette, West Virginia / Born 1927

Corporal Legg was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Little, John Q. / Los Angeles, California / Born 1931

Private Little was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Lloyd, Sfc. Harold Alvin

Harold had a three month old son whom he had not yet had the opportunity to see when he was killed in Korea on November 9, 1953.  A member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, H Company, 2nd Infantry Division, he died 11 days short of going home.  His son is Theodore Harold Lloyd of Effort, PA.

Lopez, John L. / Pueblo, Colorado / Born 1933

Private First Class Lopez was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He died of other causes in Korea on March 8, 1951.

Loiacono, Frank

My brother Frank Loiacono was killed in Korea in 1953.  He lived in Bloomfield, New Jersey at the time.

Long, Charles Richard

Charles Richard Long was born December 10, 1923 and died February 12, 1951 from wounds received in action in Korea at the age of 28.  He was the second of three children born to Lois and Fritz Long.  Richard’s brother, Robert, died in 1966 and his sister, Edith Marie, resides in Independence, Missouri.  His mother died in 1993 and his father died in 1950.  Richard attended Mt. Washington Elementary School and Northeast High School, and was a lieutenant in the ROTC program there.  For a short time he was employed by the Byam Theater in Fairmount and the Inter-City Press.  He was a member of the Inter-City Kiwanis and led the singing at the weekly luncheons in 1946 and 1947.  As a member of the Kiwanis Club, he was secretary of the committee of Management of the Eastern Jackson County YMCA.  He was also active in the Inter-City YMCA and the Tirey J. Ford Post No. 21, American Legion.  He served as a member of the Committee for Boy Scout Troop 206.  He was a member of the Mt. Washington Methodist Church and sang in the choir there.  He was also a tenor in the Inter-City PressShop Quartet called the "Four Wrong Fonts."     

He served two years duty in World War II in Europe and in the army of occupation in Germany after the war.  In September 1950 he was recalled to active duty with the army serving in Korea.  Richard was a member of Co. M of the 2nd Division, and was the 270th man in history to receive the nation’s highest award -- the Congressional Medal of Honor -- the symbol of courage of the highest degree.  In addition to the Medal of Honor, other medals awarded to him were: the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Medal of Completion of American Campaign in World War II, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Korean Service Ribbon with 2 battle stars, and the Expert Infantryman Badge.

Since his untimely death, Sgt. Long has been posthumously honored in several ways.  A blood drive program in his hometown memorialized him when it was held in his honor.  "Fixed Bayonets," a motion picture being shown at the Uptown Theater in Independence to implement the blood donor program of the armed forces was dedicated to Sgt. Charles R. Long.  In July of 1952, a comic book series entitled "Heroic Comic" was published.  One of the stories, "Heroism on the Korean Front," was a true life story about Charles Long.  On February 12, 1955 South Korean Army officials dedicated the first Republic of Korea Army Military Compound and named it Camp Long in memory of Sargent Long.  It houses the US Military Advisers group attached to the First Army Headquarters in Wonju.  In June 1955 a street at Ft. Carson, Colorado was renamed Long Street.  On September 1959 the US Army Reserve Training Center #1 in Kansas City, Missouri was dedicated as the Charles Richard Long Army Reserve Training Center.  This training center was relocated to Independence, Missouri, but the name remains the same because it was rededicated in his memory on May 20, 1984.  In Ft. Benning, Georgia, a building occupied by Combat Support Company and Company E of the 1st Infantry was named Long Barracks in May of 1963.  On October 27, 1976, the Charles Richard Long Memorial Park at Brookside and Truman Road in Independence, Missouri was dedicated.

Lovett, Leroy / Perry, Pennsylvania / Born 1919

First Lieutenant Lovett was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 25, 1951.

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Mandra, Philip

5th Marines, D CO, 2nd Battalion Korea  Feb. 1952, Wounded twice July 1952.  MIA August 7. 1952 Captured, never returned, two Purple Hearts, Silver Star.  Thank you,  Irene Mandra E-MAIL

Matsuda, Heishin / Hawaii, Hawaii / Born 1924

Private First Class Matsuda was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on April 26, 1951.

Maupin, Robert C. / Alameda, California / Born 1929 

Private Maupin was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Manning, Ira / Washington, District of Columbia / Born 1929

Private Manning was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

McCune, Robert R. / Missoula, Montana / Born 1931

Private First Class McCune was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on April 2, 1952.

McCoy, Gerold V (Jerry)

Born in Hagerstown, Indiana in 1930.  Private First Class McCoy was a member of  the 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 23, 1952.

McDaniel, Raymond D. / Henrico, Virginia / Born 1928

Private First Class Mc Daniel was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 17, 1951.

Meagher, Lt. Roger F.

He was a warrant officer in WWII and released from active duty in December 1945.  He was a lieutenant in the Massachusetts National Guard when he volunteered for Korea.  He left in July-August 1950 and was MIA early in November 1950 during the push to the Yalu River near Unson.  He was declared dead by the government in 1954.  His sister is Eileen Meagher Capozzoli, Webster, MA. 

Moore, Thomas E.

Thomas was born in 1919, and lived in Lawrence County, Indiana.  Private First Class Moore was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in the Republic of Korea on July 20, 1950.

Moore, James E. / Arlington, Virginia / Born 1930

Private Moore was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Morris, Roland W. / Washington, Ohio / Born 1929

Private Morris was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 30, 1951.

Monforton, Eugene P. / Gallatin, Montana / Born 1927

Corporal Monforton was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (posthumous)

"... the act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades..."

Cpl. Eugene P. Monforton

Co. E 15th Infantry Regiment Third Infantry Division

(From Dolcater's Third Infantry Division In Korea

Headquarters 3d Infantry Division, G-3 Section- 1953, Reprinted Turner Publishing Company -1998)

"Corporal EUGENE P. MONFORTON ...while a member of an infantry company ("E" Company 15th Infantry Regiment), distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. On the night of 3 October 1951, the company of which Corporal MONFORTON was a member was occupying defensive positions on a recently captured hill, when a large enemy force lunched a determined counterattack. Occupying a forward position in the defensive perimeter, Corporal MONFORTON opened fire with his machine gun as soon as the charging enemy came into view. With deadly accuracy, he raked the forward elements of the attacking force, causing the hostile troops to disperse and seek cover. Realizing that Corporal MONFORTON's position was the site from which the major portion of the firepower being directed against them originated, the enemy soldiers concentrated a heavy volume of counterfire on it and began to hurl numerous grenades. One of these grenades exploded in his position but, despite his wounds, Corporal MONFORTON steadfastly remained at his post, alternately throwing grenades at the enemy and clearing his weapon which was malfunctioning because of the explosion. Putting the machine gun back into operation. he resumed firing at the milling enemy before him until he collapsed and died from his wounds. The numerous casualties inflicted upon the enemy by Corporal MONFORTON's deadly fire effectively halted the hostile attack and enabled his comrades to repulse the foe with a minimum.

With the loss of Hill 460 and renewed attacks on Hill 477 the enemy was forced to abandon Hill 477. Once the five hill complex was in 3rd Division control, the new perimeter at Line Jamestown prevented the CCF artillery from hitting the Seoul-Chorwon-Kumwha railroad, a UN supply line to that sector of the front. The action on this five hill complex was a bloody and intense as any fought during the Korean war.

[Submitted by Richard Coate who, as "E" Company Clerk, was assigned to the Second Battalion station during the action. Coate performed his duties in conjunction with the medical staff, holding up the plasma bottle while a doctor or a member of the medical staff worked feverishly to save a wounded soldier's life. Serving as Liaison between the aid station and Commanding Officer Hazeltine, it was also his duty to identify the corpses of his fallen comrades, type up the casualty reports triggering the telegram home. After the company went into reserve, it was also his duty to write up the recommendations for commendation. Upon occasion he also was called upon to write condolence letters to the parents of a son Killed In Action. 

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Nahas, Ferris J. / Wayne, Michigan /Born 1929

Private First Class Nahas was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on April 3, 1952.

Newland, John E. Jr. / Hennepin, Minnisota / Born 1934

Private Newland was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on April 2, 1952.

Newman, Billy G. / Jackson, Oklahoma / Born 1929

Private First Class Newman was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on May 23, 1951. 

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Orr, Milton L.

A member of Co. B, 23rd Signal Construction Battalion.  His commanding officer was Lt. Largent Miller.  On November 17, 1952, Pfc. Orr (nickname - Buddy) drowned in the Soyang-Gang River near Chunchon Korea while attempting to save the lives of two of his comrades who had fallen off an amphibious vehicle while crossing the river.  His sister is Nancy G. Bailey, Northville, NY. 

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Palmer, Bob R. / Stephens, Oklahoma / Born 1929

Private First Class Palmer was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.

Parlier, Charles

He was serving with the 40th Division when he was killed in Korea on December 3, 1952.  The Charles Parlier KWVA Chapter in Decatur, Illinois was named in his honor.  He was the first man from Macon County, Illinois killed in the Korean War.

Partridge, Capt. Frederick Ray

45 Th. Tactical Reconnaissance Sqdn., 57th Tactical Reconnaissance Gp., Kimpo AFB, Korea, MIA while flying  a reconnaissance  mission in an RF-51 Aircraft August 10, 1952, Home address Sumner, Mississippi

Pennington, Louis A. / Elliott, Kentucky / Born1929

Private First Class Pennington was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on April 3, 1952.

Pierson, 1st Lt. Jack D.

Jack was KIA in Korea on May 19, 1951 around the town of P Ungam-ni between 1200 and 1500 hours, crossing a field or paddy.  He was a forward observer with the 39th Field Artillery.

Pitts, Cleo / Perry, Mississippi / Born 1929

Private Pitts was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was seriously wounded by an enemy missile in Korea on October 3, 1951 and died of those wounds on October 6, 1951. 

Poore, John H. / New Castle, Delaware / Born 1931

Private First Class Poore was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.

Prano, Vito

I am searching for information on my Brother Vito Prano, He inlisted in the USAF in 1950 and was at Lackland AFB.  He ended up in Tachakwa Japan and was killed there on December 15th 1950 at 20 years of age.  If you can help me to get any records on him I would appreciate it very much.  My name is Joseph Prano email my land base number is 602-936-6669 please feel free to distribute this along with a reqest of information on Vito Prano, He inlisted in Detroit Michigan in 47 I was only 7 years old at the time.  And as I stated his basic was at Lackland AFB.  Thank you in advance for any help or infomation on whom I can contact.

Prince, Floyd / Hardeman, Tennessee / Born 1930

Sergeant Prince was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy  in South Korea on May 22, 1951.

Proffitt, Preston J. / Montgomery, Kentucky / Born 1929

Sergeant First Class Proffitt was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 10, 1951.

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Quillman, Robert Howard

Robert was born July 23, 1927 and served with the 31st infantry, Company B, 7th Division.  His unit marched north from Koto-ri to make safe passage for Task Force Maclean Faith.  The regiment was attacked on November 30, 1950 and Quillman was declared MIA/later KIA.  His daughter is Rhonda Quillman, McClure, OH.

Quitilen, Bruno C. / Virgin Islands / Born 1925

Corporal Quitilen was a member of the 15th infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on August 17, 1951.

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Ramirez, Earnest E. / Solano, California / Born 1930

Private Ramirez was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 10, 1951.

Ridgley, Floyd A. Jr. / Summit Ohio / Born 1932

Sergeant Ridgley was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 10, 1951.

Rivera, Miguel / New York, New York / Born 1927

Private First Class Rivera was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Roberts, Donald Raymond

Born October 9, 1930 in Mattoon, IL, Donald Roberts was the son of Mrs. Doris Vera White of Mattoon. He was a 1948 graduate of Mattoon High School and had completed one semester at Eastern Illinois Teacher's College at Charleston, IL. In civilian life he was a grocery clerk at Powers Market in Mattoon. He also worked as a switchman for the Illinois Central Railroad. He enlisted in the U.S. Army out of Danville, Illinois in 1949 and took training at Ft. Hood, Texas, Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky and Ft. Benning, Georgia.

After that, he was given orders for overseas duty in Korea. He was killed in action by concussion from an enemy hand grenade in the vicinity of Nugol-dong, Korea on January 13, 1951. In the States, he served with Sv. Co., 30th Inf. Regt. On the frontline in Korea, he served with Co. E of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.   Posthumously, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action.   Although his gun jammed when he attempted to open fire on the onrushing enemy, Roberts stood his ground and held off the enemy with the grenades he had. He killed eight enemy before his life was claimed.

Donnie Roberts' mother was not home when the telegram announcing his death arrived in Mattoon. Because his mother, Mrs. Earl White, was not in her house when the telegram was delivered, the delivery man just stuck the telegram between the screen door and left. Donnie's sister, Joan, found the note.

Robertson, Edward / Los Angeles, California / Born 1920

First Lieutenant Robertson was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951. 

Romo, Arturo / Los Angeles, California / Born 1926

Corporal Romo was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.

Ryan, Sgt. Howard

Item Co. 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.  Killed October 7, 1952.  His mother - Anna DeAngelis, Uniondale, NY.

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Sanchez, Colon Virgil

Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico / Born 1924 / Private First Class, US Army Killed in Action, Died January 30, 1951 in Korea

Private First Class Sanchez was a member of the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 30, 1951. 

Sanchez, James R. / Los Angeles, California / Born 1933

Private First Class Sanchez was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on May 24, 1951.

Sanchez, Jose / Lake, Indiana / Born 1931

Private First Class Sanchez was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.

Scaccia, Peter J. / Monroe, New York / Born 1930

Private Scaccia was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951.

Sestak, Myron F.

Myron was a bobardier on a B-29, and was shot down on his first mission in Korea on 11/24/1952.  Myron had previously served in the Air Corps in WWII, flying combat missions into China and Japan.

Setter, Marvin R. 

Service Number 5502772, MOS 04745, Service US Army, Unit 21st Infantry, Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, Rank Corporal, Grade E4, Date of Birth July 27, 1928, Home Wichita, Kansas, Type of Casualty Hostile, Died (KIA), Casualty Date 10/18/51, Casualty Location Near Kumsong, Korea.  

 When I started investigating information to post, I learned from my father that his and Marvin's sister Kathleen is involved in developing a Korean War Memorial in Wichita, Kansas. I don't know how far along the project is. The following is an inscription as it will appear in the Korean War Memorial

In Loving Memory of Cpl Marvin Ralph Setter -- KIA October 18, 1951

"I Just Wish I Could Have Been There To Hold His Hand" -- Mother

 Parents -- Albert B. & Monica B. Setter

 Sister -- Geraldine E. & Paul E. Jarry

 Brother -- Leon J. & Catherine A. Setter

 Sister -- Kathleen L. & Frank F. Ojile

 Sister -- Wanda L. & David L. Elmore

 Brother -- Robert D. & Frances A. Setter

 Brother -- Ralph E. & Helena M. Setter

..... Along with 21 Nephews and 8 Nieces Who Never Knew You

Silver, Alfred / Providence, Rhode Island / Born 1928

Private First Class Silver was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on August 27, 1951.

Smith, Linton C. Jr. 

Linton was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1924.  ATC Smith was a Navy air crewman in Squadron VC-4.  Flying from the deck of the U.S.S. Lake Champlain CVA-39 and K-6 Pyongtaek.  He was downed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 2, 1953 and listed as missing in action.  Chief Smith's CO was CDR. G. G.  O'Rourke, author of the book, "Night Fighters over Korea."  There are photos and material about Chief in this book

Smith, Curtis L.

Curtis was born in 1925, and lived in North Hempstead, New York.  ENS. Smith was a Navy pilot in Squadron VF-112.  Flying from the deck of the USS Philippine Sea CV-47 in Task Force 77, 7th Fleet.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy near Sariwon Korea on August 20,1950.

Squiggins, George F. / Licking Ohio / Born 1933

Private Squiggins was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.

Stumbo, Orville L. / Mingo, West Virginia / Born 1928

Was born in 1928.  Corporal, US Army, Killed in Action, Died January 31, 1951 in Korea

Corporal Stumbo was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.

Storti, Joeseph / Providence, Rhode Island / Born 1929

Sergeant Storti was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 7, 1951.

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Tacheny, Ralph F. / Meeker, Minnesota / Born 1930

Sergeant Tacheny  was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 25, 1951.

Teegarden, Gail R. / Boulder, Colorado / Born 1932

Private First Class Teegarden was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 3, 1951. 

Thacker, Robert N. / Cherokee, Georgia / Born 1922

Master Sergeant Thacker was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.

Thomas, Roy L. / Blount, Alabama / Born 1930

Corporal Thomas was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951. 

Titus, Robert O.

The son of Earl and Cecile Jones Titus, Robert Titus served with the 2nd Division in Korea.  He died on May 18, 1951 in a prisoner of war camp. 

Tierney, Edmund W. Jr. / Hudson, New Jersey / Born 1932

Corporal Teiney was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 25, 1951.

Trent, John Charles / Memphis, Tennessee / Born October 11, 1926

USMA Class of 1950, Second Lieutenant Trent was "All American" while playin football at Westpoint.  In Korea he was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 15, 1950.  Second Lieutenant Trent was awarded the Purple Heart posthmously.

Treder, George F. / Sonoma, California / Born 1930

Private Treder was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951. 

Trigg, John A. Jr. / Mercer, West Virgina / Born 1930

Private Trigg was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 29, 1951.

Tucci, Nicola A. / Bronx, New York / Born 1931

Private First Class Tucci was a member of  the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.

Turner, William T. / Fulton, Georgia / Born 1929

Private First Class Turner was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on August 17, 1951. 

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Velasco, Frank A.

MIA at the Chosin Reservoir December 2, 1950.  A Company, 4th platoon, 32nd Regiment, 7th Division

Vega, Enrique Jr. / Dona Ana, New Mexico / Born 1933

Private Vega was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 1, 1951. 

Vickers, Ivey Eugene / Mobile, Alabama / Born 1923

Private First Class Vickers was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, G Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 18, 1950.  Private First Class Vickers was awarded the Purple Heart.

Vogel, Raymond W. Jr.

Raymond was born in 1915, and lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  CDR. Vogel was Commander Air Group 11.  Flying from the deck of USS Philippine Sea CV-47 in Task Force 77, 7th Fleet.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy at the Han River near Seoul Korea on August 19, 1950.  He left widow and five children.

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Walker, Wendell H. / Blount, Tennessee / Born 1927

Sergeant Walker was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in on November 24, 1951.

Waters, John L.

Clearfield, Pennsylvania/ Born 1928/ Corporal, US Army/ Killed in Action/ Died November 25, 1951 in Korea

Corporal Waters was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was seriously wounded by an enemy missile in South Korea on September 15, 1950 and evacuated to the United States on October 9, 1950.  He returned to Korea as a member of the 15thInfantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 25, 1951.

Wallace, Henry K.

Henry lived in Verietta, Oklahoma and was born in 1927.  ENS. Wallace was a Navy pilot in Squadron VF-22, Task Force 77, 7th Fleet.  Flying from the deck of the USS Lake Champlain CVA-39.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 23, 1953.

Warfield, Lloyd R. Jr. / Sussex, Delaware / Born 1930

Private First Class Warfield was a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was seriously injured in North Korea on February 19, 1952 and died of those injuries on February 25, 1952

Watson, Charles W.

Vanderburgh, Indiana/ Born 1932/ Corporal, US army/ Killed in Action/ Died January 31, 1951 in Korea

Corporal Watson was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, E Co.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on January 31, 1951.

Watts, Arnold / Perry, Kentucky / Born 1927

Private Watts was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 24, 1951.

Westin, Capt. Sten E.

My father was a memember of the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division.  He was Assistant S-3 working the fire direction center near Tabudong, a few miles from Taegu, an area know as the Bowling Alley.  When two motor rounds made a direct hit on the FDC about 16:30 August 22, 1950, he and 5 others, Maj. Magee, Capt. Terman, Lt. Akins, Sgt. Richards and Sgt. Replogle, were all Killed In Action.  His son is Larry Westin, E-mail   Thank you for your help - Larry Westin -- Larry and Susan Westin My Quote - May I always treat all others with dignity and respect E-mail:    Homepage: http://www.smartlink.net/~westin

Williams, Augustus A. / Orleans, New York / Born 1931 / Private, US Army Killed in Action, Died May 22, 1951 in Korea

Private Williams was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.  He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on May 22, 1951.  Augustus A. Williams is listed on the Co. "E" 15th Infantry Regiment was attached to the 2nd Division - which may account for the confusion.  Whatever, I guess you will have to list him as a member of the 38th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division since the ABMC lists him as a member of that unit at the time of his death.

Wilson, Douglas C. / Grant, Wisconsin / Born 1916

First Lieutenant Wilson was a member of the 38t Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, H Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 18, 1950.  For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Wilson was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.

Worley, Ely E. Jr. / Cherokee, Georgia / Born 1921

Corporal Worley was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, F Co.  He was killed in action while fighting the enemy  in South Korea on January 28, 1951.

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