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VOL 58 No2 Spring 2004
Taro~ middot --~ Leaf ~
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TARO LEAF The official publication of the 24 Infantry Division Association a non-prort organization is published quarterly by and for its members Opinions expressed or implied are not necessarily those of the Department of the Army the 24 Infantry Division or the 24th Infantry Division Association
The TARO LEAF is printed in Raleigh NC and mailed from the Raleigh NC Post Office
Articles Submissions To improve speed and accuracy and readability in editing Manuscripts and Articles should be originals or clear copies with either typed or printed out double spaced in near letter quality printer mode Articles are to be received by the Editor not later than the deadline established by the President and Editor and published in the Taro Leaf Any articles received after the established deadline and not in the format described above will be put in at the discretion of the Editor To be considered for publication articles should not exceed 300 words and should be of general interest and in good taste_ Political endorsements will not be used Biographic or personal stories of interest to the general membership not exceeding two pages will be accepted for publication but must conform to policy as outlined above
Publisher 24th Infantry Division Association Taro Leaf Editor Billy Johnson Address 2416 Kimberly Drive
Fayettev ille NC 28306-2345 Telephone 910-424-3840 Email BJ24SF45aolcom
Executive Committee President Vice PreSident SecretaryTreasurer and Past Presidents
Donald C Williams 1968-1969 34th Inf Regt 810-566-4627 MI William C Muldoon 1970-1971 19th Inf Regt 603-882-7248 NH Paul F Wisecap 1971-1972 34th Inf_Regt 813-936-61 03 FL John C Klump 1977-1978 34th lnf Regt 812-375-6184 1N John R Shay 1983-1984 21 st 1nf Regt 708-724-5133 IL Richard C Watson 1985-1986 19th 1nf Regt 317-378-3721 IN Warren C Avery 1986-1987 21st 1nf Regt 203-239-3406 CT Donald E Rosenblum 1987-1988 Div HQ 912-233-6717 GA Albert McAdoo 1991-1992 5th RCT 813-837-2728 FL Vincent Gagliardo 1993-1994 Sth RCT 415-467-2316 CAVincent Ve lla 1994-1995 21st Inf Regt 716-873-7129 GAJames F Hill 1995-1996 19th 1nf Regt 770-998-3749 GAEllsworth Dutch Nelsen 1996-1997 13th FA-19th 719-475-7499 COThomas COChran 1997-1998 34th 1nf Regt 931-647-4793 CAHarold Peters 1998-2000 21st Inf_Regl 61 2-427-2433 MNJames F Hill 2000-2001 19th Inf_Regt 770-998-3749 GABilly Johnson 2001 -2003 3rd C Eng 910-424-3840 NC
Deadline to Edi or IVtvlVlVtv N-Publication Date 15 July 2004 August 2004 Summer 15 October 2004 November 2004 Fall 15 January 2005 February 2005 Winter 15 Aprrl 200S May 2005 Spring
IN THIS ISSUE Volume 58 N02 Spring 2004
Presidents Letter Page 1 Reunion 2004 Page 9SeCTreas Reports Page 3 TAPS Page 23Donations Page 3 Hear Ye Page 25New Members Page 4 Quartermaster Page 48Looking fo r Buddies Page 43 Dr Morrisseys Journal Page 5
President Reunion Coordinator Wesley R Morrison - 21 sf Inf ~52 Gloria Circle Marina CA 93933-4027 Tel amp FAX 831-883-2156 Email WesM8aolcom
Vice President Donald 1 Lloyd - 3101 Eng 6804 Occidental Avenue Yakima WA 98903-9647 Tel 509-965-3231 Emaildotandonnwinfonet
SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21st Inf 16849 W Viti agio Drive Surprise AZ 85387-7565 Tel 623-266-1479 Fax _623-266-1482 Email NDixon24thaol com
Taro Leaf Editor Billy Johnson - )d e Eng 2416 Kimberl y Drive Fayetteville NC 28306-2345 Tel 910-424-3840 Email 8J24SF45aolcom
Historian Stan Helseth - 19th Int 15013 Sky Hawk Drive Sun City AZ 85375-5959 Tel 623-214-9728 Email standonamsncom
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Membership Chairman Richard L Hubbard - 19th Int 5521 Chateau Lane Bradenton FL 34207-3706 Tel 941-751-4675
Quartermaster Frances Wittmanmiddot AS50C 2rt
Inf 1385 Terri Street Keyser wv 26726-2119 Tel 304-788-0465
WebMaster Norman E Tredway 422 Uncoln Avenue Dunellen NJ 08812-1127 Email kdva hQancom WebSite httm jjhomeatt net victory24jindexhtm
REUNION 2004 September 22 - September 2S Chairman Walter Newland- 19th
Hyal Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 TIjeras NW Ar buq ucrqm NM 8 7102
24th Infan Division Association ~- bull
[)FROM THE PRESIDENT
First let me extend my condolences to the families of our recently departed officers of the Association William Sanderson Wallace Kuhner and Harry Wittman and to others who have lost members of their fa mily these past few months All wi ll surel y be missed
Since have been a member of this Association I have always wo ndered just what the Verbeck Award was When [ asked someone about it I was told it was named in honor of a fonner Division amp Association member Others have asked me the same question and I really couldn -t answer them except with the same answer I was given Since I ha ve been President and had appointed a committee to review all the files for hi storical material I have been fortunate to find many references to William Jordan Verbeck that explains why we have such a prestigious award For those of you who do not know about the award or General Verbeck and for those of you who have forgotten just what the award is about the following is a retype of an article printed in Volume XLVI - 1992- 1993
The WILLIAM JORD ON VERBECK AWARD - what it is - and Why
It is an award represented by a s ilver bowl fi rst to honor the memory of one of the Divis ion s most loved and respected soldiers and second to recogni ze the ded ication of an Association member who most closely resembles BILL VERBECK and his love for our Divis ion and its Association
The Verbeck we knew in Division was Regimental Commander of the 21 on Leyte Mindoro and Mindanao and served as Division Chief of Staff before retuming to the States following Hiroshi ma and Nagasaki
We respected him admired him loved him - and such was his magic that men were proud even to have been his adversary One story bears out the point that he was respected by the foe We would repeat here what we have said several times standing behind a convention 105tl111n We repeat it if you will pennit us because it says so much abou t Bill
It went
My mind hearkens back tonight to the many times I heard General Jimmy Lester tell this story I beg to share with yo u It was the story of his one and only conversa tio n with General Yamashita the Butcher of the Philippines Between sessions of Yamashitas trial in Manila of which Les ter was a court member our Jimmy found an opportune moment in which to speak to th e Butcher and ask of him a pregnan t question When did Japan lose the war And Yamashitas answer The war of Japan was lost in the Campaign of the Pbilippines and the Campaign of the Philippines was lost in the Battle of Leyte and the Battle of Leyte was lost in the sk inni sh on Breakneck Ridge and the sk irmish on Breakneck Ridge was lost to your Colonel Verbeck
And that is pal1 of the reason why we from time-to-time award to one of our number the VERB ECK A WARD - our highest honor
- Wes Morrison President
24th Division Association SecretaryTreasurers Report
As of May 2004
Financial Accounts
Spending
Savings
Credit
Assets
Recent Donors Include
Alamar Braaten Anonymous Art Reddish (Guest) Bill McKenna Charles Bianco Charles Garrett Charles Nunnal ly Charlie Cole Clarence Mehlhaff CSM Michele Guerrera Dale Demaray Dr Charles Sugg Dr Nat Smith Ed Farmer Ed Wilson Edward Bouzan Edward Lovasz Elmer Rodes Evan Evans Frank Al varez George Seiferth Gilbert Long Henry Poth Herbert Kingsbury James Conway Joe Bell
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John Burns Joseph Keptic Joseph Lagone Les Myers Louis Repko Max Garland Michael Cain Mrs G Heaberlin Raymond Bach Richard Laflame Richard Quatier Robert Campbell Robert Donovan Robert Fox Rod Keller Ron Sloat Roy Nillson T A Brice Ted Turner Thomas McCaffrey Vian Courtenay Victor Jacketti Warren Mcneill Wayne Robinson William Ladany
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New Members
New Members Include New Life Members Include
Bakken Lyl e S2nd FA Bn LTC Richard Barzelogna 19th Regt Bell George R 24th AG Joseph Bell 19th Regt Bluff John H 24th ID Artillery John Bontje 19th Regt Burgess Edward C 5th RCT Charles Borysewicz 19th Regt Castner Louis L 19th Regt Edward Bradford 19th Regt Clark Donald C Div Band James Clarke 41st FA Bn Cobb William R 13th FA Bn Richard Gannon 3rd Eng Dixon John (Assoc) 21st Regt Harold Guinn 21st Regt Domenosky Eugene 34th Regt Russell Hawkins 19th Regt Dunn John A 2nd BG 2ndlnf Robert Kodama 21st Regt Dykes James 21st Regt Dennis Leiby 596thTrans Ely Naomi 13th FA Bn Horace McMaster 24th Reco n Evans Charles A 52nd FA Bn John Schuiling 34th Regt Evans Maurice C 724th Maint Bn Donald Shilvock 5th RCT Garcia Roberto 19th Regt Vincent Steckel 11th FA Bn Guyod Gerard 1lthFABn Oliver Trechter 24th Mil Gov Harrell Stephen W 19th Regt Frances Wittman (Assoc) 21st Regt Hauser Gary 21st Regt Hawkins Russell 19th Regt Higgins Wayne 21st Regt Hoffmann Ulrich V 34th Regt Kratzer Merle R 19th Regt
Membership The Membership Roster is being scanned for members who are not renewing their annual dues and for members who have moved with out letting US know where they are As [ write the number is at (2 850)
~Norm Dixon
The below is background inormation sent in by Dutch I Nelson (Arrilo) on fhe Fehru01Y 2004 Tarn LealCovel-photo
(a so rom DUlch ) of the Guns qj Corregldor We meant 10 pul il inasl issue - Bill)
The Guns Of Corregidor Battery Way
Completed in 191 3 the Battery cons isted of fOLlr 12 Inch Mortars capable of 3600 traverse and range of 14610 yards Rate of fire was one round per minute Out of servi ce for several years the battery resumed fire on 28 April 1942 and continued until May 2nd when Japanese heavy Artill ery put two of the mortars out of operation The lone remainin g mortar resumed action at noon on May 5th firing continuously despite mounting casualti es On May 6th 1942 al II OOam its breechblock finall y froze tight and the lone moriar became the last of Corregidors guns to cease firing
TALKING FROG My husband is 67 years old and loves to fish He was Sitting in hiS boat the other day when he heard a voice say Pick me up He looked around and could not see anyone He thought he was dreaming when he heard the voice again Pick me up He looked in the water and there floating on the top was a frog My husband said Are you talking to meT The frog said Yes Im talking to you Pick me up and kiss me and 11 turn into the most beautiful woman you have ever seen and wi ll give you the most wonderful sexual pleasures that you have ever dreamed of My husband looked at the frog for a short time and then reached over and picked it up carefully placing it in his front breast pocket Then the frog said What are you nuts didnt you hear what I said I said kiss me and I will give you sexual pleasures like you have never had He opened his pocket looked at the frog and said Naah at my age Id rather have a tatking frog
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Dear Editor
r am Shorty Estabrook Founder and cunent President of the Tiger SlIrvivors We are a group of men and women who were Prisoners of War in Korea during the Korean War Most of us were held for nearly 38 months 59 of our group perished in the hell holes in North Korea
I am a Life Member of the 24th Association and was wounded in Korea in 1950 [ was B1l924
I would like to ask you to help me promote a proposed bill regarding the Purple Heali Medal r want all members of our Am1ed Forces who become Prisoners of War and WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War to be awarded the Purple Heart Medal I emphasize WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War
That medal is now awarded if the next of kin can prove the person died of wounds and or beatings If they died of malnutrition or froze to death no medal is authorized
The next of kin has a hard time to prove anything except that their loved one has been promoted to Glory They have no way to prove that their loved one was severely beaten
Of all the people WilD were with me in captivity I know that everyone was brutally beaten That is normal for a Prisoner of War
We have to assume that a Prisoner of War was and will be beaten at some point while a Prisoner of War
The Tiger SlIrvivors lost 59 while they were POWs Some received the Purple Heart and some did not leaving the next of kin to wonder
I have contleted my two senators Barbara Boxer at 331 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510-0504 and Diane Feinstein at the same address [ wrote to them in October 2003
I am asking you to contact your representatives to suppOli my request and at the same time send a letter to Senators Boxer and Feinstein stating support for my request
We do owe this to those who could not come home from that dreadful place
Recent legislation has made it easier for a fonner POW to request the Purple HeaJi Medal but nothing has been done for those who perished a horrible death at the hands of a brutal enemy
I do not expect a favorable response from the Anny Awards Branch or the Defense Department So we mllst insist that th is be enacted
Wilbert R Estabrook 23816 Matador Way Munieta California 92562
Eveyone O[lIS needs 10 get behind Sharry s movemenl Each ofus909-600-7222 should send a Leifer 10 the Senators Shor~y names AND to your own Senators and ask everyone you know to send one Surely being a Founder of the Tiger Survivors POW of those savage barbaric low-lifes earns a Purple Heart A National Veterans group Their wounds are deeper and longer lasling than wound J received for my three Purple Hearls -Billy Edilor Taro Leaf
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34 thThe Journal of Dr Morrissey Infantry WWII 28 Non 44 Day star ts 0[ bad with even more rain than usua l At sunset the Japs opened with mount a __ n guns fi r lng point blan k a nd h e av y mortars agaln landing several close t o us They c narged C Compa ny cu tt_ ng off its outpos t platoo n fro m t he company and p~ ing of f C Company fr om the re st of the battalion
We got t hE larger par t of (he wou nde d out About 9 p m Lt Gordon g o t h is outpost p l atoon back ~o C Co rr pany and a couple of wounded He was wo unded h imself but -cma ine d OUc ove r nig ht The wounds result _Lng fr o m thes e last tw o Jap attacks are the d ir-- i est yeL Th e me ns clothing an d the mu J ar e foul beyond de s cripti on and are blown deeply into t~le wound s b y g r e nades Grenades are gettlng to be the weapon of choce
Pfc Stan Lok ken an aid man in e Comp any was severely wo unde d in the thigh while treat ing an~Lher man
We ar e a ll s et tonight to leave t hlS Ridg e alto e ther
29 Nov 44 Qui te a day C CC-)a ny was out of co ne-act Jith BN and needed ammuniti o n fo od and evacuat lon of casualt1es About 9 a m Lt Tom Rhem of B Company b r ought his platoon over ~e f ormed a sk irml sh li n e and blasted e very Ij -ely place In sight betwee n A a nd C Companies Th ey reached t her e vJ ithout ca sual t y and counte d a doz en Japs ~ _ l ed
on way back
A Headquar te r s Company c a rrying par ty and t wo of my l itter squads then t oo k o ff up t h e trai l o~ ly to ~e a mbushed halfway They h it the ground and sta yed t here ThlS was about 1100 Mean whl le Col Cll ff ocd had fina ly co nvinced Higher Headqu art ers that w i~o ut reinforceme nt s we d be off this ridge a ltoget her ihe 2n d EN of l28t h In fan try was d~spa tched up the trail ~- ~m Limon wl th the promi s e that we d ha ve a full c ompan y before da ~ k
The carry ing party and my litter beare rs la y s tranded out there until mld af terno on when lt vJas decided to bri ng Lt Rhem b ack at the e xpense of we a ke nlng ou r r ear and anks H1S platoc n broke th rough again and caught about se ven teen J a p s just sneaki ng up on c Company ~~je f irst ~aps loo ke~ bac k and g r inne d th ink ing it was t hei r o wn me n Th e other J ap s didn - have ~ __ e to th i nk
At 163 0 L he situa tlon had brightened up like a Pac r~ c sun rlse and J as rapid ly C Compan y wa s main in commu nlca tion my litter b earers were bac k all c as ua lt i cs cut The 2nd BtL Of t he 12 8th wa s p ractlcally all 1n our a rea and t he afternoon carrying p -~ y brough t up a bu nch o f Thanksgiving Tur ke ys roas t ed t wo days ago at Regi me nt and in perfect shape Me had a whole tu rkey fo r 27 men and a bun ap1 ece A tr e~middot~ r dou s load has bE en ta ke n off our minds and ever yone fee ls bet te r If t he J ap s will only layoff C a nd An Compan- _s tonigh t e verything will turn cu t O K
30 Nov 44 The da y was spent by ou r officers taltL those of 1 28 th on r econnalssance an d p l anning tha t BIT Is a -tilc h for tomo ~ow Tley h av e seen conside rable act i on in the ir 10 days commltment b ut t h e ir companies ar e about twice as large as cu rs
1 Dec 44 mhe 2 nd Bid 12 8 th at tacks al ong Kllay Ridge bu t doe sn t q u ite take the day s objec tive 11e e nt ire cg1ment of 128 Infa ntry is now a ttempt l ng to occupy t he gro und ou r dep le-ted BN once held
The BN o n Kil ay Ridg e h as an aid sta ion slight ly f orward of us and we are keepi ng lreir ~n su~lt ies and treacing t hem in our shack
ADDITION~L NOTES
The 1000s of bats fly ing over ea ch n iqht -- the 6 d e ep by 12~ 1n diameter p ot holes of ml lky water we drank fr om-- the young Fil1pino gir l and baby wh o came up to s ee us ater h u sband was sho t The old ladles and I lttl e children who carried such heavy loa d s in lhe f _rst days and ho w S imon Legree tact1 cs h ad to be used to gee th e men t o carryon when the going got to ugh--Arguments o n t heuroology be tween Dean and S teward--Different hi ngs we cooked on porch- - Boy with badly lace r a ted and fra ctured leg who groaned lo ud ly all ni gh t
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b u t when I d wake him up and as k _lat was t he mat tec h e d s ay Nothlng and that he d idr t kno he was maki ng no ise lile a r- sena l of I eapons and ammunition we col ec t ed fr o~ patient s an d ho w muc~l o ~middot o ur equi pment was buried whe n we thought well have t o pu ll ou l (la te r du g up a nd glve n to gu~rrilla s)
Cl clssi c r epl y o f Corp s Headquac -- r s v ) Clifford a ft er he ha d reported low strength nunber of sick Japs ta king grou n( ~ avJa y from us o n front and comlng i n on u s fc o m righ t a nd rea r You are in a t o ug ) ) s pot - - pe riod Anothe r time Cll- t f ord t o Di vi slon (32 ) Head(-~ -rte r s Ei ther you g ive us a rt ille ry o r 1 m g oi ng t o pull my men off tbe Ri d g e a nd l eave the J a ps lookl ng d o wn yo u r thIoa ~ We got the artillery Th e utte r black ~ess o t he rai n y nlg~ t s wh en wou nded woul d be c arr ied in thro ugh the o c e an o f mud s ur r oundi lg u s
How litt l e most of tr2 wou nded a sked f or an d ho w qu iet most of them were a s s oo n a s ni ght f ell The big pile 0- r ain a nd b l ood s oa ked out up clothe s an d diI cy band ages t o b e bur~~ d ever y morn ing -- a~l very sme l ly
Imagin lng vJha t it would be like ove r a nd o ver a ga in 1 f Jap s did push us off i n a h ur r y and we d have to beat t hem of f a nd get wounded out at the same time 1 n t he dark an d wo nde r 1 many t imes 1 f it wouldn t be worth while t o _ _ wo un d ed so to g e t eh e hell of f K1 lay i dge
Wll l you look at my fee t-- wi l l yo u l oo k a t my feet ad inflnitum
Library of Congress The Library of Congress is co llecting s tories and
experiences of ve terans and othe rs who were invo lved in this nations wars from World W ar I onward
The aim is to get the stories in the partic ipants own words - and voices - on audiotape or videotape But the project is also collecting documentary materials such as letters diaries maps photos a nd home movics
The Library of Congress plans to create a catalog of all ora l histo ries and other documentation collected for tbe project Some w ill be fearu rcd in exhibitions or in on line presentatio ns A ll will be avail ab le fo r researc hers
If you partic ipate in the project there are guidelines for interviews
A kcy One The project is accepting just one recording per veteran
Another The interviewer and the interviewee mu st sign release fo nns pennitting the materials to be viewed by the public and the fonns must be included when the tape a nd any other materia l are donated to the library Without the relcase fonns the donat ion w ill be rcrumcd
wants vets stories Also a bi ographica l data fOim must be comp leted
for each person w ho is interviewed Theres tons of infonnation abou t the project and
how best 10 conduc t intervi ews at httpwwwlocgovfolkli fevets l Fo r the how-to on conducting a n inte rview click o n participate in the project then on project kit
Comple ted mate rials can be donated to the Library o f Congrcss or to one of its partne r repositori es in the project
Heres where to send material Veterans History Project A merica n Folk life Ccnter Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20540shy46 15
Fo r infonnation ca ll (202) 70 7-491 6 Or you might wan t to send your materia l to one of
the North Carolina partner reposito ries They inc lude Sa ndhill s Co mmunity College PO
Box 368 Carthage NC 28327 and Southcm Oral History Program Uni versity of North Carolina at C hape l Hill CB 9 127 406 Hamilton Hall Chapel Hill NC
-OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF
A three-year-old went with hi s dad to see a litter of kittens On returning home he breathl essly informed his mother there we re 2 boy Kittens and 2 girl kittens How did you know his mother asked Daddy picked them up and looked underneath he replied r think its printed on the bottom
Another three yea r old put his s hoes on by himself His mother noticed the left wa s on the right foot She said Son your shoes are on the wrong feet He looked up at her with a raised brow and said Dont kid me Mom I KNOW theyre my feet
On the first day of school the Kindergarten teacher said If anyone has to go to the bathroom hold up two fingers A little voice fr om the back of the room asked How will that he lp
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3rd Engineer Combat BattaliOl
TWENTY - FOURT H IN F hN T RY DIVIS ION Of fic e of th e Co mman ding Ge ll e ral
22 March 1 9 51
Com manding Of f ice r 3r d Eng ln ee r Bat tall on ohP O 24
Dea r Colo n el Hy zer
I want t o t ak e t hl S o pp ort un ity L a congr at ulate yo u th e o ffi ce rs an d me n of y o ur b attalion o n the oc ca sion of th e un it s I 50 t h A J -1 V e r s aL y
The un e x cel led re cord of the 3 ~J E ngineer Ba ttalion as the Pac i f lc Eng i ne e~s d ur ~n g th e y ear s pr ier to Wor ld War II an d its a c h iev em e nt s as pa rt o f th i s di v i sion Cu rlng World Wa r II ar e well k n o wn to al l o f us Ho we ver never befo r e have L __ e e xp loit s of y our battall cn p ii ye d so vit al a p art in a n op erat i o n as the y h ave in tl e one which we ar e pr es e n Lly enga g ed
Wit hout th e abili t y o f you r o rgJ nlza ti on to o vercome ~ =l ~
d i f f lculties lmposed by r ugg ed terrain l a c k of r o ads ~ ~d
un b rl d g ed s tr ea ms lt woul d h a ve b e en impos sibl e to h a v e SU 9Po rted logistical ly th e ope rati on s to d ate Mor eov e r in ev e ry cas e where your ba tt alion ha s b ee n c~ ed upon to fi gh t 1n g r ound act ion I t has foug ll t in t h e b est lnfa ntr y tradi tl o n and acqu it t ed 1tself with disti nc ti on
Aga in I wc- _ to ex pr e s s my app r e ci a tl o n and gra titu de for th e ou t - sta~d g p erfo r ma nc e o f du ty by the 3 rd Ba t talion wh l1e her e III Kore a a nd to exp r e s s th e hop e that in t he year s ~ o come the b a~t ~ o n will ~0~t illue i t s wr iti ng of a mos t bri ~ ~ _a n t chapt er in th e hlstory of th e Uni t ed Sta Les Corps of En gin e er s
Sin c e _ -_ y
lsi B M Brya n I t I B M Bryan
Maj or Genera l lJS h Comman d in y
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Note to Don Lloyd Association ViceshyPresidefll
Please accept deepesr apologies for typo in Winter 04 Taro Lea) identifying you as Dan Lloyd
- Billy
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Clyde Matlock HQ amp Sv Co 3rd ENG C Bn Photo Sutl1lted BI - Clvde tvlallock
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
Ameri ca -cs t Air lin e s ha s aga in offe re d their Special Event T ra vel Di scount to the 24 h Infantr y Di vis ion Assoc ia tion Re uni on in Al buque rq ue this Septembe r For thi s s pe cia l d is co llnt all tic ke ting mus r be do ne by Ame rica West Airl ines americawes t co l11 or any APCBSP IAT A approved age nc y When pb c ing a reserva tio n (or ticke ting us e CAMS D oun t Code 437 1
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If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
X X
$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
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student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
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He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Executive Committee President Vice PreSident SecretaryTreasurer and Past Presidents
Donald C Williams 1968-1969 34th Inf Regt 810-566-4627 MI William C Muldoon 1970-1971 19th Inf Regt 603-882-7248 NH Paul F Wisecap 1971-1972 34th Inf_Regt 813-936-61 03 FL John C Klump 1977-1978 34th lnf Regt 812-375-6184 1N John R Shay 1983-1984 21 st 1nf Regt 708-724-5133 IL Richard C Watson 1985-1986 19th 1nf Regt 317-378-3721 IN Warren C Avery 1986-1987 21st 1nf Regt 203-239-3406 CT Donald E Rosenblum 1987-1988 Div HQ 912-233-6717 GA Albert McAdoo 1991-1992 5th RCT 813-837-2728 FL Vincent Gagliardo 1993-1994 Sth RCT 415-467-2316 CAVincent Ve lla 1994-1995 21st Inf Regt 716-873-7129 GAJames F Hill 1995-1996 19th 1nf Regt 770-998-3749 GAEllsworth Dutch Nelsen 1996-1997 13th FA-19th 719-475-7499 COThomas COChran 1997-1998 34th 1nf Regt 931-647-4793 CAHarold Peters 1998-2000 21st Inf_Regl 61 2-427-2433 MNJames F Hill 2000-2001 19th Inf_Regt 770-998-3749 GABilly Johnson 2001 -2003 3rd C Eng 910-424-3840 NC
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IN THIS ISSUE Volume 58 N02 Spring 2004
Presidents Letter Page 1 Reunion 2004 Page 9SeCTreas Reports Page 3 TAPS Page 23Donations Page 3 Hear Ye Page 25New Members Page 4 Quartermaster Page 48Looking fo r Buddies Page 43 Dr Morrisseys Journal Page 5
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[)FROM THE PRESIDENT
First let me extend my condolences to the families of our recently departed officers of the Association William Sanderson Wallace Kuhner and Harry Wittman and to others who have lost members of their fa mily these past few months All wi ll surel y be missed
Since have been a member of this Association I have always wo ndered just what the Verbeck Award was When [ asked someone about it I was told it was named in honor of a fonner Division amp Association member Others have asked me the same question and I really couldn -t answer them except with the same answer I was given Since I ha ve been President and had appointed a committee to review all the files for hi storical material I have been fortunate to find many references to William Jordan Verbeck that explains why we have such a prestigious award For those of you who do not know about the award or General Verbeck and for those of you who have forgotten just what the award is about the following is a retype of an article printed in Volume XLVI - 1992- 1993
The WILLIAM JORD ON VERBECK AWARD - what it is - and Why
It is an award represented by a s ilver bowl fi rst to honor the memory of one of the Divis ion s most loved and respected soldiers and second to recogni ze the ded ication of an Association member who most closely resembles BILL VERBECK and his love for our Divis ion and its Association
The Verbeck we knew in Division was Regimental Commander of the 21 on Leyte Mindoro and Mindanao and served as Division Chief of Staff before retuming to the States following Hiroshi ma and Nagasaki
We respected him admired him loved him - and such was his magic that men were proud even to have been his adversary One story bears out the point that he was respected by the foe We would repeat here what we have said several times standing behind a convention 105tl111n We repeat it if you will pennit us because it says so much abou t Bill
It went
My mind hearkens back tonight to the many times I heard General Jimmy Lester tell this story I beg to share with yo u It was the story of his one and only conversa tio n with General Yamashita the Butcher of the Philippines Between sessions of Yamashitas trial in Manila of which Les ter was a court member our Jimmy found an opportune moment in which to speak to th e Butcher and ask of him a pregnan t question When did Japan lose the war And Yamashitas answer The war of Japan was lost in the Campaign of the Pbilippines and the Campaign of the Philippines was lost in the Battle of Leyte and the Battle of Leyte was lost in the sk inni sh on Breakneck Ridge and the sk irmish on Breakneck Ridge was lost to your Colonel Verbeck
And that is pal1 of the reason why we from time-to-time award to one of our number the VERB ECK A WARD - our highest honor
- Wes Morrison President
24th Division Association SecretaryTreasurers Report
As of May 2004
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Alamar Braaten Anonymous Art Reddish (Guest) Bill McKenna Charles Bianco Charles Garrett Charles Nunnal ly Charlie Cole Clarence Mehlhaff CSM Michele Guerrera Dale Demaray Dr Charles Sugg Dr Nat Smith Ed Farmer Ed Wilson Edward Bouzan Edward Lovasz Elmer Rodes Evan Evans Frank Al varez George Seiferth Gilbert Long Henry Poth Herbert Kingsbury James Conway Joe Bell
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Bakken Lyl e S2nd FA Bn LTC Richard Barzelogna 19th Regt Bell George R 24th AG Joseph Bell 19th Regt Bluff John H 24th ID Artillery John Bontje 19th Regt Burgess Edward C 5th RCT Charles Borysewicz 19th Regt Castner Louis L 19th Regt Edward Bradford 19th Regt Clark Donald C Div Band James Clarke 41st FA Bn Cobb William R 13th FA Bn Richard Gannon 3rd Eng Dixon John (Assoc) 21st Regt Harold Guinn 21st Regt Domenosky Eugene 34th Regt Russell Hawkins 19th Regt Dunn John A 2nd BG 2ndlnf Robert Kodama 21st Regt Dykes James 21st Regt Dennis Leiby 596thTrans Ely Naomi 13th FA Bn Horace McMaster 24th Reco n Evans Charles A 52nd FA Bn John Schuiling 34th Regt Evans Maurice C 724th Maint Bn Donald Shilvock 5th RCT Garcia Roberto 19th Regt Vincent Steckel 11th FA Bn Guyod Gerard 1lthFABn Oliver Trechter 24th Mil Gov Harrell Stephen W 19th Regt Frances Wittman (Assoc) 21st Regt Hauser Gary 21st Regt Hawkins Russell 19th Regt Higgins Wayne 21st Regt Hoffmann Ulrich V 34th Regt Kratzer Merle R 19th Regt
Membership The Membership Roster is being scanned for members who are not renewing their annual dues and for members who have moved with out letting US know where they are As [ write the number is at (2 850)
~Norm Dixon
The below is background inormation sent in by Dutch I Nelson (Arrilo) on fhe Fehru01Y 2004 Tarn LealCovel-photo
(a so rom DUlch ) of the Guns qj Corregldor We meant 10 pul il inasl issue - Bill)
The Guns Of Corregidor Battery Way
Completed in 191 3 the Battery cons isted of fOLlr 12 Inch Mortars capable of 3600 traverse and range of 14610 yards Rate of fire was one round per minute Out of servi ce for several years the battery resumed fire on 28 April 1942 and continued until May 2nd when Japanese heavy Artill ery put two of the mortars out of operation The lone remainin g mortar resumed action at noon on May 5th firing continuously despite mounting casualti es On May 6th 1942 al II OOam its breechblock finall y froze tight and the lone moriar became the last of Corregidors guns to cease firing
TALKING FROG My husband is 67 years old and loves to fish He was Sitting in hiS boat the other day when he heard a voice say Pick me up He looked around and could not see anyone He thought he was dreaming when he heard the voice again Pick me up He looked in the water and there floating on the top was a frog My husband said Are you talking to meT The frog said Yes Im talking to you Pick me up and kiss me and 11 turn into the most beautiful woman you have ever seen and wi ll give you the most wonderful sexual pleasures that you have ever dreamed of My husband looked at the frog for a short time and then reached over and picked it up carefully placing it in his front breast pocket Then the frog said What are you nuts didnt you hear what I said I said kiss me and I will give you sexual pleasures like you have never had He opened his pocket looked at the frog and said Naah at my age Id rather have a tatking frog
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Dear Editor
r am Shorty Estabrook Founder and cunent President of the Tiger SlIrvivors We are a group of men and women who were Prisoners of War in Korea during the Korean War Most of us were held for nearly 38 months 59 of our group perished in the hell holes in North Korea
I am a Life Member of the 24th Association and was wounded in Korea in 1950 [ was B1l924
I would like to ask you to help me promote a proposed bill regarding the Purple Heali Medal r want all members of our Am1ed Forces who become Prisoners of War and WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War to be awarded the Purple Heart Medal I emphasize WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War
That medal is now awarded if the next of kin can prove the person died of wounds and or beatings If they died of malnutrition or froze to death no medal is authorized
The next of kin has a hard time to prove anything except that their loved one has been promoted to Glory They have no way to prove that their loved one was severely beaten
Of all the people WilD were with me in captivity I know that everyone was brutally beaten That is normal for a Prisoner of War
We have to assume that a Prisoner of War was and will be beaten at some point while a Prisoner of War
The Tiger SlIrvivors lost 59 while they were POWs Some received the Purple Heart and some did not leaving the next of kin to wonder
I have contleted my two senators Barbara Boxer at 331 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510-0504 and Diane Feinstein at the same address [ wrote to them in October 2003
I am asking you to contact your representatives to suppOli my request and at the same time send a letter to Senators Boxer and Feinstein stating support for my request
We do owe this to those who could not come home from that dreadful place
Recent legislation has made it easier for a fonner POW to request the Purple HeaJi Medal but nothing has been done for those who perished a horrible death at the hands of a brutal enemy
I do not expect a favorable response from the Anny Awards Branch or the Defense Department So we mllst insist that th is be enacted
Wilbert R Estabrook 23816 Matador Way Munieta California 92562
Eveyone O[lIS needs 10 get behind Sharry s movemenl Each ofus909-600-7222 should send a Leifer 10 the Senators Shor~y names AND to your own Senators and ask everyone you know to send one Surely being a Founder of the Tiger Survivors POW of those savage barbaric low-lifes earns a Purple Heart A National Veterans group Their wounds are deeper and longer lasling than wound J received for my three Purple Hearls -Billy Edilor Taro Leaf
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34 thThe Journal of Dr Morrissey Infantry WWII 28 Non 44 Day star ts 0[ bad with even more rain than usua l At sunset the Japs opened with mount a __ n guns fi r lng point blan k a nd h e av y mortars agaln landing several close t o us They c narged C Compa ny cu tt_ ng off its outpos t platoo n fro m t he company and p~ ing of f C Company fr om the re st of the battalion
We got t hE larger par t of (he wou nde d out About 9 p m Lt Gordon g o t h is outpost p l atoon back ~o C Co rr pany and a couple of wounded He was wo unded h imself but -cma ine d OUc ove r nig ht The wounds result _Lng fr o m thes e last tw o Jap attacks are the d ir-- i est yeL Th e me ns clothing an d the mu J ar e foul beyond de s cripti on and are blown deeply into t~le wound s b y g r e nades Grenades are gettlng to be the weapon of choce
Pfc Stan Lok ken an aid man in e Comp any was severely wo unde d in the thigh while treat ing an~Lher man
We ar e a ll s et tonight to leave t hlS Ridg e alto e ther
29 Nov 44 Qui te a day C CC-)a ny was out of co ne-act Jith BN and needed ammuniti o n fo od and evacuat lon of casualt1es About 9 a m Lt Tom Rhem of B Company b r ought his platoon over ~e f ormed a sk irml sh li n e and blasted e very Ij -ely place In sight betwee n A a nd C Companies Th ey reached t her e vJ ithout ca sual t y and counte d a doz en Japs ~ _ l ed
on way back
A Headquar te r s Company c a rrying par ty and t wo of my l itter squads then t oo k o ff up t h e trai l o~ ly to ~e a mbushed halfway They h it the ground and sta yed t here ThlS was about 1100 Mean whl le Col Cll ff ocd had fina ly co nvinced Higher Headqu art ers that w i~o ut reinforceme nt s we d be off this ridge a ltoget her ihe 2n d EN of l28t h In fan try was d~spa tched up the trail ~- ~m Limon wl th the promi s e that we d ha ve a full c ompan y before da ~ k
The carry ing party and my litter beare rs la y s tranded out there until mld af terno on when lt vJas decided to bri ng Lt Rhem b ack at the e xpense of we a ke nlng ou r r ear and anks H1S platoc n broke th rough again and caught about se ven teen J a p s just sneaki ng up on c Company ~~je f irst ~aps loo ke~ bac k and g r inne d th ink ing it was t hei r o wn me n Th e other J ap s didn - have ~ __ e to th i nk
At 163 0 L he situa tlon had brightened up like a Pac r~ c sun rlse and J as rapid ly C Compan y wa s main in commu nlca tion my litter b earers were bac k all c as ua lt i cs cut The 2nd BtL Of t he 12 8th wa s p ractlcally all 1n our a rea and t he afternoon carrying p -~ y brough t up a bu nch o f Thanksgiving Tur ke ys roas t ed t wo days ago at Regi me nt and in perfect shape Me had a whole tu rkey fo r 27 men and a bun ap1 ece A tr e~middot~ r dou s load has bE en ta ke n off our minds and ever yone fee ls bet te r If t he J ap s will only layoff C a nd An Compan- _s tonigh t e verything will turn cu t O K
30 Nov 44 The da y was spent by ou r officers taltL those of 1 28 th on r econnalssance an d p l anning tha t BIT Is a -tilc h for tomo ~ow Tley h av e seen conside rable act i on in the ir 10 days commltment b ut t h e ir companies ar e about twice as large as cu rs
1 Dec 44 mhe 2 nd Bid 12 8 th at tacks al ong Kllay Ridge bu t doe sn t q u ite take the day s objec tive 11e e nt ire cg1ment of 128 Infa ntry is now a ttempt l ng to occupy t he gro und ou r dep le-ted BN once held
The BN o n Kil ay Ridg e h as an aid sta ion slight ly f orward of us and we are keepi ng lreir ~n su~lt ies and treacing t hem in our shack
ADDITION~L NOTES
The 1000s of bats fly ing over ea ch n iqht -- the 6 d e ep by 12~ 1n diameter p ot holes of ml lky water we drank fr om-- the young Fil1pino gir l and baby wh o came up to s ee us ater h u sband was sho t The old ladles and I lttl e children who carried such heavy loa d s in lhe f _rst days and ho w S imon Legree tact1 cs h ad to be used to gee th e men t o carryon when the going got to ugh--Arguments o n t heuroology be tween Dean and S teward--Different hi ngs we cooked on porch- - Boy with badly lace r a ted and fra ctured leg who groaned lo ud ly all ni gh t
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b u t when I d wake him up and as k _lat was t he mat tec h e d s ay Nothlng and that he d idr t kno he was maki ng no ise lile a r- sena l of I eapons and ammunition we col ec t ed fr o~ patient s an d ho w muc~l o ~middot o ur equi pment was buried whe n we thought well have t o pu ll ou l (la te r du g up a nd glve n to gu~rrilla s)
Cl clssi c r epl y o f Corp s Headquac -- r s v ) Clifford a ft er he ha d reported low strength nunber of sick Japs ta king grou n( ~ avJa y from us o n front and comlng i n on u s fc o m righ t a nd rea r You are in a t o ug ) ) s pot - - pe riod Anothe r time Cll- t f ord t o Di vi slon (32 ) Head(-~ -rte r s Ei ther you g ive us a rt ille ry o r 1 m g oi ng t o pull my men off tbe Ri d g e a nd l eave the J a ps lookl ng d o wn yo u r thIoa ~ We got the artillery Th e utte r black ~ess o t he rai n y nlg~ t s wh en wou nded woul d be c arr ied in thro ugh the o c e an o f mud s ur r oundi lg u s
How litt l e most of tr2 wou nded a sked f or an d ho w qu iet most of them were a s s oo n a s ni ght f ell The big pile 0- r ain a nd b l ood s oa ked out up clothe s an d diI cy band ages t o b e bur~~ d ever y morn ing -- a~l very sme l ly
Imagin lng vJha t it would be like ove r a nd o ver a ga in 1 f Jap s did push us off i n a h ur r y and we d have to beat t hem of f a nd get wounded out at the same time 1 n t he dark an d wo nde r 1 many t imes 1 f it wouldn t be worth while t o _ _ wo un d ed so to g e t eh e hell of f K1 lay i dge
Wll l you look at my fee t-- wi l l yo u l oo k a t my feet ad inflnitum
Library of Congress The Library of Congress is co llecting s tories and
experiences of ve terans and othe rs who were invo lved in this nations wars from World W ar I onward
The aim is to get the stories in the partic ipants own words - and voices - on audiotape or videotape But the project is also collecting documentary materials such as letters diaries maps photos a nd home movics
The Library of Congress plans to create a catalog of all ora l histo ries and other documentation collected for tbe project Some w ill be fearu rcd in exhibitions or in on line presentatio ns A ll will be avail ab le fo r researc hers
If you partic ipate in the project there are guidelines for interviews
A kcy One The project is accepting just one recording per veteran
Another The interviewer and the interviewee mu st sign release fo nns pennitting the materials to be viewed by the public and the fonns must be included when the tape a nd any other materia l are donated to the library Without the relcase fonns the donat ion w ill be rcrumcd
wants vets stories Also a bi ographica l data fOim must be comp leted
for each person w ho is interviewed Theres tons of infonnation abou t the project and
how best 10 conduc t intervi ews at httpwwwlocgovfolkli fevets l Fo r the how-to on conducting a n inte rview click o n participate in the project then on project kit
Comple ted mate rials can be donated to the Library o f Congrcss or to one of its partne r repositori es in the project
Heres where to send material Veterans History Project A merica n Folk life Ccnter Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20540shy46 15
Fo r infonnation ca ll (202) 70 7-491 6 Or you might wan t to send your materia l to one of
the North Carolina partner reposito ries They inc lude Sa ndhill s Co mmunity College PO
Box 368 Carthage NC 28327 and Southcm Oral History Program Uni versity of North Carolina at C hape l Hill CB 9 127 406 Hamilton Hall Chapel Hill NC
-OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF
A three-year-old went with hi s dad to see a litter of kittens On returning home he breathl essly informed his mother there we re 2 boy Kittens and 2 girl kittens How did you know his mother asked Daddy picked them up and looked underneath he replied r think its printed on the bottom
Another three yea r old put his s hoes on by himself His mother noticed the left wa s on the right foot She said Son your shoes are on the wrong feet He looked up at her with a raised brow and said Dont kid me Mom I KNOW theyre my feet
On the first day of school the Kindergarten teacher said If anyone has to go to the bathroom hold up two fingers A little voice fr om the back of the room asked How will that he lp
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I want t o t ak e t hl S o pp ort un ity L a congr at ulate yo u th e o ffi ce rs an d me n of y o ur b attalion o n the oc ca sion of th e un it s I 50 t h A J -1 V e r s aL y
The un e x cel led re cord of the 3 ~J E ngineer Ba ttalion as the Pac i f lc Eng i ne e~s d ur ~n g th e y ear s pr ier to Wor ld War II an d its a c h iev em e nt s as pa rt o f th i s di v i sion Cu rlng World Wa r II ar e well k n o wn to al l o f us Ho we ver never befo r e have L __ e e xp loit s of y our battall cn p ii ye d so vit al a p art in a n op erat i o n as the y h ave in tl e one which we ar e pr es e n Lly enga g ed
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un b rl d g ed s tr ea ms lt woul d h a ve b e en impos sibl e to h a v e SU 9Po rted logistical ly th e ope rati on s to d ate Mor eov e r in ev e ry cas e where your ba tt alion ha s b ee n c~ ed upon to fi gh t 1n g r ound act ion I t has foug ll t in t h e b est lnfa ntr y tradi tl o n and acqu it t ed 1tself with disti nc ti on
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
Ameri ca -cs t Air lin e s ha s aga in offe re d their Special Event T ra vel Di scount to the 24 h Infantr y Di vis ion Assoc ia tion Re uni on in Al buque rq ue this Septembe r For thi s s pe cia l d is co llnt all tic ke ting mus r be do ne by Ame rica West Airl ines americawes t co l11 or any APCBSP IAT A approved age nc y When pb c ing a reserva tio n (or ticke ting us e CAMS D oun t Code 437 1
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ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE NM
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Di vision Association
Mail to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047
Name (Please Print)_
Address ___
City__ __ __Sdtate____Zip_____
Home Phone (______ ___E-mail Address ________
Names of WifeGuest Attending ___________ _______
Please list any food allergiesor specia l diets required Please be specific
INFORMATION FOR YOURJDENTIFICATION BADGE
Nickname________ FirstTimer Yes No ___
CompanyBattery _____Unit _____Period_____ Locatioll____
REMEMBER
If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
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Amount
$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
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$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
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Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
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exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
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PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
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(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
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[)FROM THE PRESIDENT
First let me extend my condolences to the families of our recently departed officers of the Association William Sanderson Wallace Kuhner and Harry Wittman and to others who have lost members of their fa mily these past few months All wi ll surel y be missed
Since have been a member of this Association I have always wo ndered just what the Verbeck Award was When [ asked someone about it I was told it was named in honor of a fonner Division amp Association member Others have asked me the same question and I really couldn -t answer them except with the same answer I was given Since I ha ve been President and had appointed a committee to review all the files for hi storical material I have been fortunate to find many references to William Jordan Verbeck that explains why we have such a prestigious award For those of you who do not know about the award or General Verbeck and for those of you who have forgotten just what the award is about the following is a retype of an article printed in Volume XLVI - 1992- 1993
The WILLIAM JORD ON VERBECK AWARD - what it is - and Why
It is an award represented by a s ilver bowl fi rst to honor the memory of one of the Divis ion s most loved and respected soldiers and second to recogni ze the ded ication of an Association member who most closely resembles BILL VERBECK and his love for our Divis ion and its Association
The Verbeck we knew in Division was Regimental Commander of the 21 on Leyte Mindoro and Mindanao and served as Division Chief of Staff before retuming to the States following Hiroshi ma and Nagasaki
We respected him admired him loved him - and such was his magic that men were proud even to have been his adversary One story bears out the point that he was respected by the foe We would repeat here what we have said several times standing behind a convention 105tl111n We repeat it if you will pennit us because it says so much abou t Bill
It went
My mind hearkens back tonight to the many times I heard General Jimmy Lester tell this story I beg to share with yo u It was the story of his one and only conversa tio n with General Yamashita the Butcher of the Philippines Between sessions of Yamashitas trial in Manila of which Les ter was a court member our Jimmy found an opportune moment in which to speak to th e Butcher and ask of him a pregnan t question When did Japan lose the war And Yamashitas answer The war of Japan was lost in the Campaign of the Pbilippines and the Campaign of the Philippines was lost in the Battle of Leyte and the Battle of Leyte was lost in the sk inni sh on Breakneck Ridge and the sk irmish on Breakneck Ridge was lost to your Colonel Verbeck
And that is pal1 of the reason why we from time-to-time award to one of our number the VERB ECK A WARD - our highest honor
- Wes Morrison President
24th Division Association SecretaryTreasurers Report
As of May 2004
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Alamar Braaten Anonymous Art Reddish (Guest) Bill McKenna Charles Bianco Charles Garrett Charles Nunnal ly Charlie Cole Clarence Mehlhaff CSM Michele Guerrera Dale Demaray Dr Charles Sugg Dr Nat Smith Ed Farmer Ed Wilson Edward Bouzan Edward Lovasz Elmer Rodes Evan Evans Frank Al varez George Seiferth Gilbert Long Henry Poth Herbert Kingsbury James Conway Joe Bell
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John Burns Joseph Keptic Joseph Lagone Les Myers Louis Repko Max Garland Michael Cain Mrs G Heaberlin Raymond Bach Richard Laflame Richard Quatier Robert Campbell Robert Donovan Robert Fox Rod Keller Ron Sloat Roy Nillson T A Brice Ted Turner Thomas McCaffrey Vian Courtenay Victor Jacketti Warren Mcneill Wayne Robinson William Ladany
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Bakken Lyl e S2nd FA Bn LTC Richard Barzelogna 19th Regt Bell George R 24th AG Joseph Bell 19th Regt Bluff John H 24th ID Artillery John Bontje 19th Regt Burgess Edward C 5th RCT Charles Borysewicz 19th Regt Castner Louis L 19th Regt Edward Bradford 19th Regt Clark Donald C Div Band James Clarke 41st FA Bn Cobb William R 13th FA Bn Richard Gannon 3rd Eng Dixon John (Assoc) 21st Regt Harold Guinn 21st Regt Domenosky Eugene 34th Regt Russell Hawkins 19th Regt Dunn John A 2nd BG 2ndlnf Robert Kodama 21st Regt Dykes James 21st Regt Dennis Leiby 596thTrans Ely Naomi 13th FA Bn Horace McMaster 24th Reco n Evans Charles A 52nd FA Bn John Schuiling 34th Regt Evans Maurice C 724th Maint Bn Donald Shilvock 5th RCT Garcia Roberto 19th Regt Vincent Steckel 11th FA Bn Guyod Gerard 1lthFABn Oliver Trechter 24th Mil Gov Harrell Stephen W 19th Regt Frances Wittman (Assoc) 21st Regt Hauser Gary 21st Regt Hawkins Russell 19th Regt Higgins Wayne 21st Regt Hoffmann Ulrich V 34th Regt Kratzer Merle R 19th Regt
Membership The Membership Roster is being scanned for members who are not renewing their annual dues and for members who have moved with out letting US know where they are As [ write the number is at (2 850)
~Norm Dixon
The below is background inormation sent in by Dutch I Nelson (Arrilo) on fhe Fehru01Y 2004 Tarn LealCovel-photo
(a so rom DUlch ) of the Guns qj Corregldor We meant 10 pul il inasl issue - Bill)
The Guns Of Corregidor Battery Way
Completed in 191 3 the Battery cons isted of fOLlr 12 Inch Mortars capable of 3600 traverse and range of 14610 yards Rate of fire was one round per minute Out of servi ce for several years the battery resumed fire on 28 April 1942 and continued until May 2nd when Japanese heavy Artill ery put two of the mortars out of operation The lone remainin g mortar resumed action at noon on May 5th firing continuously despite mounting casualti es On May 6th 1942 al II OOam its breechblock finall y froze tight and the lone moriar became the last of Corregidors guns to cease firing
TALKING FROG My husband is 67 years old and loves to fish He was Sitting in hiS boat the other day when he heard a voice say Pick me up He looked around and could not see anyone He thought he was dreaming when he heard the voice again Pick me up He looked in the water and there floating on the top was a frog My husband said Are you talking to meT The frog said Yes Im talking to you Pick me up and kiss me and 11 turn into the most beautiful woman you have ever seen and wi ll give you the most wonderful sexual pleasures that you have ever dreamed of My husband looked at the frog for a short time and then reached over and picked it up carefully placing it in his front breast pocket Then the frog said What are you nuts didnt you hear what I said I said kiss me and I will give you sexual pleasures like you have never had He opened his pocket looked at the frog and said Naah at my age Id rather have a tatking frog
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Dear Editor
r am Shorty Estabrook Founder and cunent President of the Tiger SlIrvivors We are a group of men and women who were Prisoners of War in Korea during the Korean War Most of us were held for nearly 38 months 59 of our group perished in the hell holes in North Korea
I am a Life Member of the 24th Association and was wounded in Korea in 1950 [ was B1l924
I would like to ask you to help me promote a proposed bill regarding the Purple Heali Medal r want all members of our Am1ed Forces who become Prisoners of War and WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War to be awarded the Purple Heart Medal I emphasize WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War
That medal is now awarded if the next of kin can prove the person died of wounds and or beatings If they died of malnutrition or froze to death no medal is authorized
The next of kin has a hard time to prove anything except that their loved one has been promoted to Glory They have no way to prove that their loved one was severely beaten
Of all the people WilD were with me in captivity I know that everyone was brutally beaten That is normal for a Prisoner of War
We have to assume that a Prisoner of War was and will be beaten at some point while a Prisoner of War
The Tiger SlIrvivors lost 59 while they were POWs Some received the Purple Heart and some did not leaving the next of kin to wonder
I have contleted my two senators Barbara Boxer at 331 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510-0504 and Diane Feinstein at the same address [ wrote to them in October 2003
I am asking you to contact your representatives to suppOli my request and at the same time send a letter to Senators Boxer and Feinstein stating support for my request
We do owe this to those who could not come home from that dreadful place
Recent legislation has made it easier for a fonner POW to request the Purple HeaJi Medal but nothing has been done for those who perished a horrible death at the hands of a brutal enemy
I do not expect a favorable response from the Anny Awards Branch or the Defense Department So we mllst insist that th is be enacted
Wilbert R Estabrook 23816 Matador Way Munieta California 92562
Eveyone O[lIS needs 10 get behind Sharry s movemenl Each ofus909-600-7222 should send a Leifer 10 the Senators Shor~y names AND to your own Senators and ask everyone you know to send one Surely being a Founder of the Tiger Survivors POW of those savage barbaric low-lifes earns a Purple Heart A National Veterans group Their wounds are deeper and longer lasling than wound J received for my three Purple Hearls -Billy Edilor Taro Leaf
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34 thThe Journal of Dr Morrissey Infantry WWII 28 Non 44 Day star ts 0[ bad with even more rain than usua l At sunset the Japs opened with mount a __ n guns fi r lng point blan k a nd h e av y mortars agaln landing several close t o us They c narged C Compa ny cu tt_ ng off its outpos t platoo n fro m t he company and p~ ing of f C Company fr om the re st of the battalion
We got t hE larger par t of (he wou nde d out About 9 p m Lt Gordon g o t h is outpost p l atoon back ~o C Co rr pany and a couple of wounded He was wo unded h imself but -cma ine d OUc ove r nig ht The wounds result _Lng fr o m thes e last tw o Jap attacks are the d ir-- i est yeL Th e me ns clothing an d the mu J ar e foul beyond de s cripti on and are blown deeply into t~le wound s b y g r e nades Grenades are gettlng to be the weapon of choce
Pfc Stan Lok ken an aid man in e Comp any was severely wo unde d in the thigh while treat ing an~Lher man
We ar e a ll s et tonight to leave t hlS Ridg e alto e ther
29 Nov 44 Qui te a day C CC-)a ny was out of co ne-act Jith BN and needed ammuniti o n fo od and evacuat lon of casualt1es About 9 a m Lt Tom Rhem of B Company b r ought his platoon over ~e f ormed a sk irml sh li n e and blasted e very Ij -ely place In sight betwee n A a nd C Companies Th ey reached t her e vJ ithout ca sual t y and counte d a doz en Japs ~ _ l ed
on way back
A Headquar te r s Company c a rrying par ty and t wo of my l itter squads then t oo k o ff up t h e trai l o~ ly to ~e a mbushed halfway They h it the ground and sta yed t here ThlS was about 1100 Mean whl le Col Cll ff ocd had fina ly co nvinced Higher Headqu art ers that w i~o ut reinforceme nt s we d be off this ridge a ltoget her ihe 2n d EN of l28t h In fan try was d~spa tched up the trail ~- ~m Limon wl th the promi s e that we d ha ve a full c ompan y before da ~ k
The carry ing party and my litter beare rs la y s tranded out there until mld af terno on when lt vJas decided to bri ng Lt Rhem b ack at the e xpense of we a ke nlng ou r r ear and anks H1S platoc n broke th rough again and caught about se ven teen J a p s just sneaki ng up on c Company ~~je f irst ~aps loo ke~ bac k and g r inne d th ink ing it was t hei r o wn me n Th e other J ap s didn - have ~ __ e to th i nk
At 163 0 L he situa tlon had brightened up like a Pac r~ c sun rlse and J as rapid ly C Compan y wa s main in commu nlca tion my litter b earers were bac k all c as ua lt i cs cut The 2nd BtL Of t he 12 8th wa s p ractlcally all 1n our a rea and t he afternoon carrying p -~ y brough t up a bu nch o f Thanksgiving Tur ke ys roas t ed t wo days ago at Regi me nt and in perfect shape Me had a whole tu rkey fo r 27 men and a bun ap1 ece A tr e~middot~ r dou s load has bE en ta ke n off our minds and ever yone fee ls bet te r If t he J ap s will only layoff C a nd An Compan- _s tonigh t e verything will turn cu t O K
30 Nov 44 The da y was spent by ou r officers taltL those of 1 28 th on r econnalssance an d p l anning tha t BIT Is a -tilc h for tomo ~ow Tley h av e seen conside rable act i on in the ir 10 days commltment b ut t h e ir companies ar e about twice as large as cu rs
1 Dec 44 mhe 2 nd Bid 12 8 th at tacks al ong Kllay Ridge bu t doe sn t q u ite take the day s objec tive 11e e nt ire cg1ment of 128 Infa ntry is now a ttempt l ng to occupy t he gro und ou r dep le-ted BN once held
The BN o n Kil ay Ridg e h as an aid sta ion slight ly f orward of us and we are keepi ng lreir ~n su~lt ies and treacing t hem in our shack
ADDITION~L NOTES
The 1000s of bats fly ing over ea ch n iqht -- the 6 d e ep by 12~ 1n diameter p ot holes of ml lky water we drank fr om-- the young Fil1pino gir l and baby wh o came up to s ee us ater h u sband was sho t The old ladles and I lttl e children who carried such heavy loa d s in lhe f _rst days and ho w S imon Legree tact1 cs h ad to be used to gee th e men t o carryon when the going got to ugh--Arguments o n t heuroology be tween Dean and S teward--Different hi ngs we cooked on porch- - Boy with badly lace r a ted and fra ctured leg who groaned lo ud ly all ni gh t
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b u t when I d wake him up and as k _lat was t he mat tec h e d s ay Nothlng and that he d idr t kno he was maki ng no ise lile a r- sena l of I eapons and ammunition we col ec t ed fr o~ patient s an d ho w muc~l o ~middot o ur equi pment was buried whe n we thought well have t o pu ll ou l (la te r du g up a nd glve n to gu~rrilla s)
Cl clssi c r epl y o f Corp s Headquac -- r s v ) Clifford a ft er he ha d reported low strength nunber of sick Japs ta king grou n( ~ avJa y from us o n front and comlng i n on u s fc o m righ t a nd rea r You are in a t o ug ) ) s pot - - pe riod Anothe r time Cll- t f ord t o Di vi slon (32 ) Head(-~ -rte r s Ei ther you g ive us a rt ille ry o r 1 m g oi ng t o pull my men off tbe Ri d g e a nd l eave the J a ps lookl ng d o wn yo u r thIoa ~ We got the artillery Th e utte r black ~ess o t he rai n y nlg~ t s wh en wou nded woul d be c arr ied in thro ugh the o c e an o f mud s ur r oundi lg u s
How litt l e most of tr2 wou nded a sked f or an d ho w qu iet most of them were a s s oo n a s ni ght f ell The big pile 0- r ain a nd b l ood s oa ked out up clothe s an d diI cy band ages t o b e bur~~ d ever y morn ing -- a~l very sme l ly
Imagin lng vJha t it would be like ove r a nd o ver a ga in 1 f Jap s did push us off i n a h ur r y and we d have to beat t hem of f a nd get wounded out at the same time 1 n t he dark an d wo nde r 1 many t imes 1 f it wouldn t be worth while t o _ _ wo un d ed so to g e t eh e hell of f K1 lay i dge
Wll l you look at my fee t-- wi l l yo u l oo k a t my feet ad inflnitum
Library of Congress The Library of Congress is co llecting s tories and
experiences of ve terans and othe rs who were invo lved in this nations wars from World W ar I onward
The aim is to get the stories in the partic ipants own words - and voices - on audiotape or videotape But the project is also collecting documentary materials such as letters diaries maps photos a nd home movics
The Library of Congress plans to create a catalog of all ora l histo ries and other documentation collected for tbe project Some w ill be fearu rcd in exhibitions or in on line presentatio ns A ll will be avail ab le fo r researc hers
If you partic ipate in the project there are guidelines for interviews
A kcy One The project is accepting just one recording per veteran
Another The interviewer and the interviewee mu st sign release fo nns pennitting the materials to be viewed by the public and the fonns must be included when the tape a nd any other materia l are donated to the library Without the relcase fonns the donat ion w ill be rcrumcd
wants vets stories Also a bi ographica l data fOim must be comp leted
for each person w ho is interviewed Theres tons of infonnation abou t the project and
how best 10 conduc t intervi ews at httpwwwlocgovfolkli fevets l Fo r the how-to on conducting a n inte rview click o n participate in the project then on project kit
Comple ted mate rials can be donated to the Library o f Congrcss or to one of its partne r repositori es in the project
Heres where to send material Veterans History Project A merica n Folk life Ccnter Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20540shy46 15
Fo r infonnation ca ll (202) 70 7-491 6 Or you might wan t to send your materia l to one of
the North Carolina partner reposito ries They inc lude Sa ndhill s Co mmunity College PO
Box 368 Carthage NC 28327 and Southcm Oral History Program Uni versity of North Carolina at C hape l Hill CB 9 127 406 Hamilton Hall Chapel Hill NC
-OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF
A three-year-old went with hi s dad to see a litter of kittens On returning home he breathl essly informed his mother there we re 2 boy Kittens and 2 girl kittens How did you know his mother asked Daddy picked them up and looked underneath he replied r think its printed on the bottom
Another three yea r old put his s hoes on by himself His mother noticed the left wa s on the right foot She said Son your shoes are on the wrong feet He looked up at her with a raised brow and said Dont kid me Mom I KNOW theyre my feet
On the first day of school the Kindergarten teacher said If anyone has to go to the bathroom hold up two fingers A little voice fr om the back of the room asked How will that he lp
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I want t o t ak e t hl S o pp ort un ity L a congr at ulate yo u th e o ffi ce rs an d me n of y o ur b attalion o n the oc ca sion of th e un it s I 50 t h A J -1 V e r s aL y
The un e x cel led re cord of the 3 ~J E ngineer Ba ttalion as the Pac i f lc Eng i ne e~s d ur ~n g th e y ear s pr ier to Wor ld War II an d its a c h iev em e nt s as pa rt o f th i s di v i sion Cu rlng World Wa r II ar e well k n o wn to al l o f us Ho we ver never befo r e have L __ e e xp loit s of y our battall cn p ii ye d so vit al a p art in a n op erat i o n as the y h ave in tl e one which we ar e pr es e n Lly enga g ed
Wit hout th e abili t y o f you r o rgJ nlza ti on to o vercome ~ =l ~
d i f f lculties lmposed by r ugg ed terrain l a c k of r o ads ~ ~d
un b rl d g ed s tr ea ms lt woul d h a ve b e en impos sibl e to h a v e SU 9Po rted logistical ly th e ope rati on s to d ate Mor eov e r in ev e ry cas e where your ba tt alion ha s b ee n c~ ed upon to fi gh t 1n g r ound act ion I t has foug ll t in t h e b est lnfa ntr y tradi tl o n and acqu it t ed 1tself with disti nc ti on
Aga in I wc- _ to ex pr e s s my app r e ci a tl o n and gra titu de for th e ou t - sta~d g p erfo r ma nc e o f du ty by the 3 rd Ba t talion wh l1e her e III Kore a a nd to exp r e s s th e hop e that in t he year s ~ o come the b a~t ~ o n will ~0~t illue i t s wr iti ng of a mos t bri ~ ~ _a n t chapt er in th e hlstory of th e Uni t ed Sta Les Corps of En gin e er s
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Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
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If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
X X
$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
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student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
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He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Bakken Lyl e S2nd FA Bn LTC Richard Barzelogna 19th Regt Bell George R 24th AG Joseph Bell 19th Regt Bluff John H 24th ID Artillery John Bontje 19th Regt Burgess Edward C 5th RCT Charles Borysewicz 19th Regt Castner Louis L 19th Regt Edward Bradford 19th Regt Clark Donald C Div Band James Clarke 41st FA Bn Cobb William R 13th FA Bn Richard Gannon 3rd Eng Dixon John (Assoc) 21st Regt Harold Guinn 21st Regt Domenosky Eugene 34th Regt Russell Hawkins 19th Regt Dunn John A 2nd BG 2ndlnf Robert Kodama 21st Regt Dykes James 21st Regt Dennis Leiby 596thTrans Ely Naomi 13th FA Bn Horace McMaster 24th Reco n Evans Charles A 52nd FA Bn John Schuiling 34th Regt Evans Maurice C 724th Maint Bn Donald Shilvock 5th RCT Garcia Roberto 19th Regt Vincent Steckel 11th FA Bn Guyod Gerard 1lthFABn Oliver Trechter 24th Mil Gov Harrell Stephen W 19th Regt Frances Wittman (Assoc) 21st Regt Hauser Gary 21st Regt Hawkins Russell 19th Regt Higgins Wayne 21st Regt Hoffmann Ulrich V 34th Regt Kratzer Merle R 19th Regt
Membership The Membership Roster is being scanned for members who are not renewing their annual dues and for members who have moved with out letting US know where they are As [ write the number is at (2 850)
~Norm Dixon
The below is background inormation sent in by Dutch I Nelson (Arrilo) on fhe Fehru01Y 2004 Tarn LealCovel-photo
(a so rom DUlch ) of the Guns qj Corregldor We meant 10 pul il inasl issue - Bill)
The Guns Of Corregidor Battery Way
Completed in 191 3 the Battery cons isted of fOLlr 12 Inch Mortars capable of 3600 traverse and range of 14610 yards Rate of fire was one round per minute Out of servi ce for several years the battery resumed fire on 28 April 1942 and continued until May 2nd when Japanese heavy Artill ery put two of the mortars out of operation The lone remainin g mortar resumed action at noon on May 5th firing continuously despite mounting casualti es On May 6th 1942 al II OOam its breechblock finall y froze tight and the lone moriar became the last of Corregidors guns to cease firing
TALKING FROG My husband is 67 years old and loves to fish He was Sitting in hiS boat the other day when he heard a voice say Pick me up He looked around and could not see anyone He thought he was dreaming when he heard the voice again Pick me up He looked in the water and there floating on the top was a frog My husband said Are you talking to meT The frog said Yes Im talking to you Pick me up and kiss me and 11 turn into the most beautiful woman you have ever seen and wi ll give you the most wonderful sexual pleasures that you have ever dreamed of My husband looked at the frog for a short time and then reached over and picked it up carefully placing it in his front breast pocket Then the frog said What are you nuts didnt you hear what I said I said kiss me and I will give you sexual pleasures like you have never had He opened his pocket looked at the frog and said Naah at my age Id rather have a tatking frog
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Dear Editor
r am Shorty Estabrook Founder and cunent President of the Tiger SlIrvivors We are a group of men and women who were Prisoners of War in Korea during the Korean War Most of us were held for nearly 38 months 59 of our group perished in the hell holes in North Korea
I am a Life Member of the 24th Association and was wounded in Korea in 1950 [ was B1l924
I would like to ask you to help me promote a proposed bill regarding the Purple Heali Medal r want all members of our Am1ed Forces who become Prisoners of War and WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War to be awarded the Purple Heart Medal I emphasize WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War
That medal is now awarded if the next of kin can prove the person died of wounds and or beatings If they died of malnutrition or froze to death no medal is authorized
The next of kin has a hard time to prove anything except that their loved one has been promoted to Glory They have no way to prove that their loved one was severely beaten
Of all the people WilD were with me in captivity I know that everyone was brutally beaten That is normal for a Prisoner of War
We have to assume that a Prisoner of War was and will be beaten at some point while a Prisoner of War
The Tiger SlIrvivors lost 59 while they were POWs Some received the Purple Heart and some did not leaving the next of kin to wonder
I have contleted my two senators Barbara Boxer at 331 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510-0504 and Diane Feinstein at the same address [ wrote to them in October 2003
I am asking you to contact your representatives to suppOli my request and at the same time send a letter to Senators Boxer and Feinstein stating support for my request
We do owe this to those who could not come home from that dreadful place
Recent legislation has made it easier for a fonner POW to request the Purple HeaJi Medal but nothing has been done for those who perished a horrible death at the hands of a brutal enemy
I do not expect a favorable response from the Anny Awards Branch or the Defense Department So we mllst insist that th is be enacted
Wilbert R Estabrook 23816 Matador Way Munieta California 92562
Eveyone O[lIS needs 10 get behind Sharry s movemenl Each ofus909-600-7222 should send a Leifer 10 the Senators Shor~y names AND to your own Senators and ask everyone you know to send one Surely being a Founder of the Tiger Survivors POW of those savage barbaric low-lifes earns a Purple Heart A National Veterans group Their wounds are deeper and longer lasling than wound J received for my three Purple Hearls -Billy Edilor Taro Leaf
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34 thThe Journal of Dr Morrissey Infantry WWII 28 Non 44 Day star ts 0[ bad with even more rain than usua l At sunset the Japs opened with mount a __ n guns fi r lng point blan k a nd h e av y mortars agaln landing several close t o us They c narged C Compa ny cu tt_ ng off its outpos t platoo n fro m t he company and p~ ing of f C Company fr om the re st of the battalion
We got t hE larger par t of (he wou nde d out About 9 p m Lt Gordon g o t h is outpost p l atoon back ~o C Co rr pany and a couple of wounded He was wo unded h imself but -cma ine d OUc ove r nig ht The wounds result _Lng fr o m thes e last tw o Jap attacks are the d ir-- i est yeL Th e me ns clothing an d the mu J ar e foul beyond de s cripti on and are blown deeply into t~le wound s b y g r e nades Grenades are gettlng to be the weapon of choce
Pfc Stan Lok ken an aid man in e Comp any was severely wo unde d in the thigh while treat ing an~Lher man
We ar e a ll s et tonight to leave t hlS Ridg e alto e ther
29 Nov 44 Qui te a day C CC-)a ny was out of co ne-act Jith BN and needed ammuniti o n fo od and evacuat lon of casualt1es About 9 a m Lt Tom Rhem of B Company b r ought his platoon over ~e f ormed a sk irml sh li n e and blasted e very Ij -ely place In sight betwee n A a nd C Companies Th ey reached t her e vJ ithout ca sual t y and counte d a doz en Japs ~ _ l ed
on way back
A Headquar te r s Company c a rrying par ty and t wo of my l itter squads then t oo k o ff up t h e trai l o~ ly to ~e a mbushed halfway They h it the ground and sta yed t here ThlS was about 1100 Mean whl le Col Cll ff ocd had fina ly co nvinced Higher Headqu art ers that w i~o ut reinforceme nt s we d be off this ridge a ltoget her ihe 2n d EN of l28t h In fan try was d~spa tched up the trail ~- ~m Limon wl th the promi s e that we d ha ve a full c ompan y before da ~ k
The carry ing party and my litter beare rs la y s tranded out there until mld af terno on when lt vJas decided to bri ng Lt Rhem b ack at the e xpense of we a ke nlng ou r r ear and anks H1S platoc n broke th rough again and caught about se ven teen J a p s just sneaki ng up on c Company ~~je f irst ~aps loo ke~ bac k and g r inne d th ink ing it was t hei r o wn me n Th e other J ap s didn - have ~ __ e to th i nk
At 163 0 L he situa tlon had brightened up like a Pac r~ c sun rlse and J as rapid ly C Compan y wa s main in commu nlca tion my litter b earers were bac k all c as ua lt i cs cut The 2nd BtL Of t he 12 8th wa s p ractlcally all 1n our a rea and t he afternoon carrying p -~ y brough t up a bu nch o f Thanksgiving Tur ke ys roas t ed t wo days ago at Regi me nt and in perfect shape Me had a whole tu rkey fo r 27 men and a bun ap1 ece A tr e~middot~ r dou s load has bE en ta ke n off our minds and ever yone fee ls bet te r If t he J ap s will only layoff C a nd An Compan- _s tonigh t e verything will turn cu t O K
30 Nov 44 The da y was spent by ou r officers taltL those of 1 28 th on r econnalssance an d p l anning tha t BIT Is a -tilc h for tomo ~ow Tley h av e seen conside rable act i on in the ir 10 days commltment b ut t h e ir companies ar e about twice as large as cu rs
1 Dec 44 mhe 2 nd Bid 12 8 th at tacks al ong Kllay Ridge bu t doe sn t q u ite take the day s objec tive 11e e nt ire cg1ment of 128 Infa ntry is now a ttempt l ng to occupy t he gro und ou r dep le-ted BN once held
The BN o n Kil ay Ridg e h as an aid sta ion slight ly f orward of us and we are keepi ng lreir ~n su~lt ies and treacing t hem in our shack
ADDITION~L NOTES
The 1000s of bats fly ing over ea ch n iqht -- the 6 d e ep by 12~ 1n diameter p ot holes of ml lky water we drank fr om-- the young Fil1pino gir l and baby wh o came up to s ee us ater h u sband was sho t The old ladles and I lttl e children who carried such heavy loa d s in lhe f _rst days and ho w S imon Legree tact1 cs h ad to be used to gee th e men t o carryon when the going got to ugh--Arguments o n t heuroology be tween Dean and S teward--Different hi ngs we cooked on porch- - Boy with badly lace r a ted and fra ctured leg who groaned lo ud ly all ni gh t
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b u t when I d wake him up and as k _lat was t he mat tec h e d s ay Nothlng and that he d idr t kno he was maki ng no ise lile a r- sena l of I eapons and ammunition we col ec t ed fr o~ patient s an d ho w muc~l o ~middot o ur equi pment was buried whe n we thought well have t o pu ll ou l (la te r du g up a nd glve n to gu~rrilla s)
Cl clssi c r epl y o f Corp s Headquac -- r s v ) Clifford a ft er he ha d reported low strength nunber of sick Japs ta king grou n( ~ avJa y from us o n front and comlng i n on u s fc o m righ t a nd rea r You are in a t o ug ) ) s pot - - pe riod Anothe r time Cll- t f ord t o Di vi slon (32 ) Head(-~ -rte r s Ei ther you g ive us a rt ille ry o r 1 m g oi ng t o pull my men off tbe Ri d g e a nd l eave the J a ps lookl ng d o wn yo u r thIoa ~ We got the artillery Th e utte r black ~ess o t he rai n y nlg~ t s wh en wou nded woul d be c arr ied in thro ugh the o c e an o f mud s ur r oundi lg u s
How litt l e most of tr2 wou nded a sked f or an d ho w qu iet most of them were a s s oo n a s ni ght f ell The big pile 0- r ain a nd b l ood s oa ked out up clothe s an d diI cy band ages t o b e bur~~ d ever y morn ing -- a~l very sme l ly
Imagin lng vJha t it would be like ove r a nd o ver a ga in 1 f Jap s did push us off i n a h ur r y and we d have to beat t hem of f a nd get wounded out at the same time 1 n t he dark an d wo nde r 1 many t imes 1 f it wouldn t be worth while t o _ _ wo un d ed so to g e t eh e hell of f K1 lay i dge
Wll l you look at my fee t-- wi l l yo u l oo k a t my feet ad inflnitum
Library of Congress The Library of Congress is co llecting s tories and
experiences of ve terans and othe rs who were invo lved in this nations wars from World W ar I onward
The aim is to get the stories in the partic ipants own words - and voices - on audiotape or videotape But the project is also collecting documentary materials such as letters diaries maps photos a nd home movics
The Library of Congress plans to create a catalog of all ora l histo ries and other documentation collected for tbe project Some w ill be fearu rcd in exhibitions or in on line presentatio ns A ll will be avail ab le fo r researc hers
If you partic ipate in the project there are guidelines for interviews
A kcy One The project is accepting just one recording per veteran
Another The interviewer and the interviewee mu st sign release fo nns pennitting the materials to be viewed by the public and the fonns must be included when the tape a nd any other materia l are donated to the library Without the relcase fonns the donat ion w ill be rcrumcd
wants vets stories Also a bi ographica l data fOim must be comp leted
for each person w ho is interviewed Theres tons of infonnation abou t the project and
how best 10 conduc t intervi ews at httpwwwlocgovfolkli fevets l Fo r the how-to on conducting a n inte rview click o n participate in the project then on project kit
Comple ted mate rials can be donated to the Library o f Congrcss or to one of its partne r repositori es in the project
Heres where to send material Veterans History Project A merica n Folk life Ccnter Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20540shy46 15
Fo r infonnation ca ll (202) 70 7-491 6 Or you might wan t to send your materia l to one of
the North Carolina partner reposito ries They inc lude Sa ndhill s Co mmunity College PO
Box 368 Carthage NC 28327 and Southcm Oral History Program Uni versity of North Carolina at C hape l Hill CB 9 127 406 Hamilton Hall Chapel Hill NC
-OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF
A three-year-old went with hi s dad to see a litter of kittens On returning home he breathl essly informed his mother there we re 2 boy Kittens and 2 girl kittens How did you know his mother asked Daddy picked them up and looked underneath he replied r think its printed on the bottom
Another three yea r old put his s hoes on by himself His mother noticed the left wa s on the right foot She said Son your shoes are on the wrong feet He looked up at her with a raised brow and said Dont kid me Mom I KNOW theyre my feet
On the first day of school the Kindergarten teacher said If anyone has to go to the bathroom hold up two fingers A little voice fr om the back of the room asked How will that he lp
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I want t o t ak e t hl S o pp ort un ity L a congr at ulate yo u th e o ffi ce rs an d me n of y o ur b attalion o n the oc ca sion of th e un it s I 50 t h A J -1 V e r s aL y
The un e x cel led re cord of the 3 ~J E ngineer Ba ttalion as the Pac i f lc Eng i ne e~s d ur ~n g th e y ear s pr ier to Wor ld War II an d its a c h iev em e nt s as pa rt o f th i s di v i sion Cu rlng World Wa r II ar e well k n o wn to al l o f us Ho we ver never befo r e have L __ e e xp loit s of y our battall cn p ii ye d so vit al a p art in a n op erat i o n as the y h ave in tl e one which we ar e pr es e n Lly enga g ed
Wit hout th e abili t y o f you r o rgJ nlza ti on to o vercome ~ =l ~
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un b rl d g ed s tr ea ms lt woul d h a ve b e en impos sibl e to h a v e SU 9Po rted logistical ly th e ope rati on s to d ate Mor eov e r in ev e ry cas e where your ba tt alion ha s b ee n c~ ed upon to fi gh t 1n g r ound act ion I t has foug ll t in t h e b est lnfa ntr y tradi tl o n and acqu it t ed 1tself with disti nc ti on
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
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ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
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$ $
$42 00 $3800
X X
$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ $
$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$ $ $
$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
Book Excerpt fro m The Grey beards lvlagazine
100 JIIpound lII1I CROSSIIG
3 8 T~ARALLEl CO B 72SHP a
The 38th Parallcl
Captured Enemy Soldiers
AI Plis Submiffed By - Ed Bougan 191h NF
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
)
With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Membership The Membership Roster is being scanned for members who are not renewing their annual dues and for members who have moved with out letting US know where they are As [ write the number is at (2 850)
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The below is background inormation sent in by Dutch I Nelson (Arrilo) on fhe Fehru01Y 2004 Tarn LealCovel-photo
(a so rom DUlch ) of the Guns qj Corregldor We meant 10 pul il inasl issue - Bill)
The Guns Of Corregidor Battery Way
Completed in 191 3 the Battery cons isted of fOLlr 12 Inch Mortars capable of 3600 traverse and range of 14610 yards Rate of fire was one round per minute Out of servi ce for several years the battery resumed fire on 28 April 1942 and continued until May 2nd when Japanese heavy Artill ery put two of the mortars out of operation The lone remainin g mortar resumed action at noon on May 5th firing continuously despite mounting casualti es On May 6th 1942 al II OOam its breechblock finall y froze tight and the lone moriar became the last of Corregidors guns to cease firing
TALKING FROG My husband is 67 years old and loves to fish He was Sitting in hiS boat the other day when he heard a voice say Pick me up He looked around and could not see anyone He thought he was dreaming when he heard the voice again Pick me up He looked in the water and there floating on the top was a frog My husband said Are you talking to meT The frog said Yes Im talking to you Pick me up and kiss me and 11 turn into the most beautiful woman you have ever seen and wi ll give you the most wonderful sexual pleasures that you have ever dreamed of My husband looked at the frog for a short time and then reached over and picked it up carefully placing it in his front breast pocket Then the frog said What are you nuts didnt you hear what I said I said kiss me and I will give you sexual pleasures like you have never had He opened his pocket looked at the frog and said Naah at my age Id rather have a tatking frog
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Dear Editor
r am Shorty Estabrook Founder and cunent President of the Tiger SlIrvivors We are a group of men and women who were Prisoners of War in Korea during the Korean War Most of us were held for nearly 38 months 59 of our group perished in the hell holes in North Korea
I am a Life Member of the 24th Association and was wounded in Korea in 1950 [ was B1l924
I would like to ask you to help me promote a proposed bill regarding the Purple Heali Medal r want all members of our Am1ed Forces who become Prisoners of War and WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War to be awarded the Purple Heart Medal I emphasize WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War
That medal is now awarded if the next of kin can prove the person died of wounds and or beatings If they died of malnutrition or froze to death no medal is authorized
The next of kin has a hard time to prove anything except that their loved one has been promoted to Glory They have no way to prove that their loved one was severely beaten
Of all the people WilD were with me in captivity I know that everyone was brutally beaten That is normal for a Prisoner of War
We have to assume that a Prisoner of War was and will be beaten at some point while a Prisoner of War
The Tiger SlIrvivors lost 59 while they were POWs Some received the Purple Heart and some did not leaving the next of kin to wonder
I have contleted my two senators Barbara Boxer at 331 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510-0504 and Diane Feinstein at the same address [ wrote to them in October 2003
I am asking you to contact your representatives to suppOli my request and at the same time send a letter to Senators Boxer and Feinstein stating support for my request
We do owe this to those who could not come home from that dreadful place
Recent legislation has made it easier for a fonner POW to request the Purple HeaJi Medal but nothing has been done for those who perished a horrible death at the hands of a brutal enemy
I do not expect a favorable response from the Anny Awards Branch or the Defense Department So we mllst insist that th is be enacted
Wilbert R Estabrook 23816 Matador Way Munieta California 92562
Eveyone O[lIS needs 10 get behind Sharry s movemenl Each ofus909-600-7222 should send a Leifer 10 the Senators Shor~y names AND to your own Senators and ask everyone you know to send one Surely being a Founder of the Tiger Survivors POW of those savage barbaric low-lifes earns a Purple Heart A National Veterans group Their wounds are deeper and longer lasling than wound J received for my three Purple Hearls -Billy Edilor Taro Leaf
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34 thThe Journal of Dr Morrissey Infantry WWII 28 Non 44 Day star ts 0[ bad with even more rain than usua l At sunset the Japs opened with mount a __ n guns fi r lng point blan k a nd h e av y mortars agaln landing several close t o us They c narged C Compa ny cu tt_ ng off its outpos t platoo n fro m t he company and p~ ing of f C Company fr om the re st of the battalion
We got t hE larger par t of (he wou nde d out About 9 p m Lt Gordon g o t h is outpost p l atoon back ~o C Co rr pany and a couple of wounded He was wo unded h imself but -cma ine d OUc ove r nig ht The wounds result _Lng fr o m thes e last tw o Jap attacks are the d ir-- i est yeL Th e me ns clothing an d the mu J ar e foul beyond de s cripti on and are blown deeply into t~le wound s b y g r e nades Grenades are gettlng to be the weapon of choce
Pfc Stan Lok ken an aid man in e Comp any was severely wo unde d in the thigh while treat ing an~Lher man
We ar e a ll s et tonight to leave t hlS Ridg e alto e ther
29 Nov 44 Qui te a day C CC-)a ny was out of co ne-act Jith BN and needed ammuniti o n fo od and evacuat lon of casualt1es About 9 a m Lt Tom Rhem of B Company b r ought his platoon over ~e f ormed a sk irml sh li n e and blasted e very Ij -ely place In sight betwee n A a nd C Companies Th ey reached t her e vJ ithout ca sual t y and counte d a doz en Japs ~ _ l ed
on way back
A Headquar te r s Company c a rrying par ty and t wo of my l itter squads then t oo k o ff up t h e trai l o~ ly to ~e a mbushed halfway They h it the ground and sta yed t here ThlS was about 1100 Mean whl le Col Cll ff ocd had fina ly co nvinced Higher Headqu art ers that w i~o ut reinforceme nt s we d be off this ridge a ltoget her ihe 2n d EN of l28t h In fan try was d~spa tched up the trail ~- ~m Limon wl th the promi s e that we d ha ve a full c ompan y before da ~ k
The carry ing party and my litter beare rs la y s tranded out there until mld af terno on when lt vJas decided to bri ng Lt Rhem b ack at the e xpense of we a ke nlng ou r r ear and anks H1S platoc n broke th rough again and caught about se ven teen J a p s just sneaki ng up on c Company ~~je f irst ~aps loo ke~ bac k and g r inne d th ink ing it was t hei r o wn me n Th e other J ap s didn - have ~ __ e to th i nk
At 163 0 L he situa tlon had brightened up like a Pac r~ c sun rlse and J as rapid ly C Compan y wa s main in commu nlca tion my litter b earers were bac k all c as ua lt i cs cut The 2nd BtL Of t he 12 8th wa s p ractlcally all 1n our a rea and t he afternoon carrying p -~ y brough t up a bu nch o f Thanksgiving Tur ke ys roas t ed t wo days ago at Regi me nt and in perfect shape Me had a whole tu rkey fo r 27 men and a bun ap1 ece A tr e~middot~ r dou s load has bE en ta ke n off our minds and ever yone fee ls bet te r If t he J ap s will only layoff C a nd An Compan- _s tonigh t e verything will turn cu t O K
30 Nov 44 The da y was spent by ou r officers taltL those of 1 28 th on r econnalssance an d p l anning tha t BIT Is a -tilc h for tomo ~ow Tley h av e seen conside rable act i on in the ir 10 days commltment b ut t h e ir companies ar e about twice as large as cu rs
1 Dec 44 mhe 2 nd Bid 12 8 th at tacks al ong Kllay Ridge bu t doe sn t q u ite take the day s objec tive 11e e nt ire cg1ment of 128 Infa ntry is now a ttempt l ng to occupy t he gro und ou r dep le-ted BN once held
The BN o n Kil ay Ridg e h as an aid sta ion slight ly f orward of us and we are keepi ng lreir ~n su~lt ies and treacing t hem in our shack
ADDITION~L NOTES
The 1000s of bats fly ing over ea ch n iqht -- the 6 d e ep by 12~ 1n diameter p ot holes of ml lky water we drank fr om-- the young Fil1pino gir l and baby wh o came up to s ee us ater h u sband was sho t The old ladles and I lttl e children who carried such heavy loa d s in lhe f _rst days and ho w S imon Legree tact1 cs h ad to be used to gee th e men t o carryon when the going got to ugh--Arguments o n t heuroology be tween Dean and S teward--Different hi ngs we cooked on porch- - Boy with badly lace r a ted and fra ctured leg who groaned lo ud ly all ni gh t
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b u t when I d wake him up and as k _lat was t he mat tec h e d s ay Nothlng and that he d idr t kno he was maki ng no ise lile a r- sena l of I eapons and ammunition we col ec t ed fr o~ patient s an d ho w muc~l o ~middot o ur equi pment was buried whe n we thought well have t o pu ll ou l (la te r du g up a nd glve n to gu~rrilla s)
Cl clssi c r epl y o f Corp s Headquac -- r s v ) Clifford a ft er he ha d reported low strength nunber of sick Japs ta king grou n( ~ avJa y from us o n front and comlng i n on u s fc o m righ t a nd rea r You are in a t o ug ) ) s pot - - pe riod Anothe r time Cll- t f ord t o Di vi slon (32 ) Head(-~ -rte r s Ei ther you g ive us a rt ille ry o r 1 m g oi ng t o pull my men off tbe Ri d g e a nd l eave the J a ps lookl ng d o wn yo u r thIoa ~ We got the artillery Th e utte r black ~ess o t he rai n y nlg~ t s wh en wou nded woul d be c arr ied in thro ugh the o c e an o f mud s ur r oundi lg u s
How litt l e most of tr2 wou nded a sked f or an d ho w qu iet most of them were a s s oo n a s ni ght f ell The big pile 0- r ain a nd b l ood s oa ked out up clothe s an d diI cy band ages t o b e bur~~ d ever y morn ing -- a~l very sme l ly
Imagin lng vJha t it would be like ove r a nd o ver a ga in 1 f Jap s did push us off i n a h ur r y and we d have to beat t hem of f a nd get wounded out at the same time 1 n t he dark an d wo nde r 1 many t imes 1 f it wouldn t be worth while t o _ _ wo un d ed so to g e t eh e hell of f K1 lay i dge
Wll l you look at my fee t-- wi l l yo u l oo k a t my feet ad inflnitum
Library of Congress The Library of Congress is co llecting s tories and
experiences of ve terans and othe rs who were invo lved in this nations wars from World W ar I onward
The aim is to get the stories in the partic ipants own words - and voices - on audiotape or videotape But the project is also collecting documentary materials such as letters diaries maps photos a nd home movics
The Library of Congress plans to create a catalog of all ora l histo ries and other documentation collected for tbe project Some w ill be fearu rcd in exhibitions or in on line presentatio ns A ll will be avail ab le fo r researc hers
If you partic ipate in the project there are guidelines for interviews
A kcy One The project is accepting just one recording per veteran
Another The interviewer and the interviewee mu st sign release fo nns pennitting the materials to be viewed by the public and the fonns must be included when the tape a nd any other materia l are donated to the library Without the relcase fonns the donat ion w ill be rcrumcd
wants vets stories Also a bi ographica l data fOim must be comp leted
for each person w ho is interviewed Theres tons of infonnation abou t the project and
how best 10 conduc t intervi ews at httpwwwlocgovfolkli fevets l Fo r the how-to on conducting a n inte rview click o n participate in the project then on project kit
Comple ted mate rials can be donated to the Library o f Congrcss or to one of its partne r repositori es in the project
Heres where to send material Veterans History Project A merica n Folk life Ccnter Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20540shy46 15
Fo r infonnation ca ll (202) 70 7-491 6 Or you might wan t to send your materia l to one of
the North Carolina partner reposito ries They inc lude Sa ndhill s Co mmunity College PO
Box 368 Carthage NC 28327 and Southcm Oral History Program Uni versity of North Carolina at C hape l Hill CB 9 127 406 Hamilton Hall Chapel Hill NC
-OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF
A three-year-old went with hi s dad to see a litter of kittens On returning home he breathl essly informed his mother there we re 2 boy Kittens and 2 girl kittens How did you know his mother asked Daddy picked them up and looked underneath he replied r think its printed on the bottom
Another three yea r old put his s hoes on by himself His mother noticed the left wa s on the right foot She said Son your shoes are on the wrong feet He looked up at her with a raised brow and said Dont kid me Mom I KNOW theyre my feet
On the first day of school the Kindergarten teacher said If anyone has to go to the bathroom hold up two fingers A little voice fr om the back of the room asked How will that he lp
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
Ameri ca -cs t Air lin e s ha s aga in offe re d their Special Event T ra vel Di scount to the 24 h Infantr y Di vis ion Assoc ia tion Re uni on in Al buque rq ue this Septembe r For thi s s pe cia l d is co llnt all tic ke ting mus r be do ne by Ame rica West Airl ines americawes t co l11 or any APCBSP IAT A approved age nc y When pb c ing a reserva tio n (or ticke ting us e CAMS D oun t Code 437 1
DISCOUNTSFARES
5 o(f lowes t app li cabl e publi shed fa re (a s per mitteci by fare rule s) 10 o ff the Y6 Y6Q YlP6 YUP6Q o r fir st Class fa re (Fo r those lost minute a rra nge me nts use Y6l There is a 5 Bonus Di scount [or tic ke ts purcha sed 60 or more days prior to tn-Ive
i-iZlve your Travel Agenl call America Ves t for specific ticketing insrructions
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ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE NM
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Di vision Association
Mail to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047
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REMEMBER
If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
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Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
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For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
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$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
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$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
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COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Photo SlIb llulleJ hI Gdhcrl Hnogendoom 14 - WJVII
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Division Association 24th I ~~
BEA MEMBER MEMBERSHIP APPLICAnON RECRUIT A MEMBER
1 desire to be enrolled (or) reinstated as a Member (or) Associate Member of the 24th Jnfantry Division Association
and thereby be affiliated with the Greatest Combat Di vision the United States Anny
has ever known
NAM E _ _ _ ____________________________
ADDRESS
ClTy___ ___ _ _ ___ STATE___ ZIP CODE
__________EMAIL_____________________ ______________TELEPHONE___
OCCUPATION_ ____ _ _
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UN ITSQUAD____PLATOON____ COMPANY____ BN____ REGT____ HQ____ FROM___ TO____
UNIT SQUAD ____ PLATOON____ COMPANY_ _BN ____ REGT____HQ____ FROM____TO_
REM ARKS
Ann ual- $1500 __Life time - $ 15000 1 Year From Date of Payable in lump Slim of $15000
Enlisting in Association or in 5 yearly payments of $3000
Please make checks payable to 24~h Jnfaotry Division Association
Mail wilt thi ~ completed application to Norm Ohon
SecretarvTreasurer 141h (nfantry DiviSion Associadon
16849 W ViIJagio Dr Surprise AZ 85387-7565
Recommended By ___ ________ ___ ______________________ __________________
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
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The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
Dear Editor
r am Shorty Estabrook Founder and cunent President of the Tiger SlIrvivors We are a group of men and women who were Prisoners of War in Korea during the Korean War Most of us were held for nearly 38 months 59 of our group perished in the hell holes in North Korea
I am a Life Member of the 24th Association and was wounded in Korea in 1950 [ was B1l924
I would like to ask you to help me promote a proposed bill regarding the Purple Heali Medal r want all members of our Am1ed Forces who become Prisoners of War and WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War to be awarded the Purple Heart Medal I emphasize WHO DIE WHILE a Prisoner of War
That medal is now awarded if the next of kin can prove the person died of wounds and or beatings If they died of malnutrition or froze to death no medal is authorized
The next of kin has a hard time to prove anything except that their loved one has been promoted to Glory They have no way to prove that their loved one was severely beaten
Of all the people WilD were with me in captivity I know that everyone was brutally beaten That is normal for a Prisoner of War
We have to assume that a Prisoner of War was and will be beaten at some point while a Prisoner of War
The Tiger SlIrvivors lost 59 while they were POWs Some received the Purple Heart and some did not leaving the next of kin to wonder
I have contleted my two senators Barbara Boxer at 331 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510-0504 and Diane Feinstein at the same address [ wrote to them in October 2003
I am asking you to contact your representatives to suppOli my request and at the same time send a letter to Senators Boxer and Feinstein stating support for my request
We do owe this to those who could not come home from that dreadful place
Recent legislation has made it easier for a fonner POW to request the Purple HeaJi Medal but nothing has been done for those who perished a horrible death at the hands of a brutal enemy
I do not expect a favorable response from the Anny Awards Branch or the Defense Department So we mllst insist that th is be enacted
Wilbert R Estabrook 23816 Matador Way Munieta California 92562
Eveyone O[lIS needs 10 get behind Sharry s movemenl Each ofus909-600-7222 should send a Leifer 10 the Senators Shor~y names AND to your own Senators and ask everyone you know to send one Surely being a Founder of the Tiger Survivors POW of those savage barbaric low-lifes earns a Purple Heart A National Veterans group Their wounds are deeper and longer lasling than wound J received for my three Purple Hearls -Billy Edilor Taro Leaf
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34 thThe Journal of Dr Morrissey Infantry WWII 28 Non 44 Day star ts 0[ bad with even more rain than usua l At sunset the Japs opened with mount a __ n guns fi r lng point blan k a nd h e av y mortars agaln landing several close t o us They c narged C Compa ny cu tt_ ng off its outpos t platoo n fro m t he company and p~ ing of f C Company fr om the re st of the battalion
We got t hE larger par t of (he wou nde d out About 9 p m Lt Gordon g o t h is outpost p l atoon back ~o C Co rr pany and a couple of wounded He was wo unded h imself but -cma ine d OUc ove r nig ht The wounds result _Lng fr o m thes e last tw o Jap attacks are the d ir-- i est yeL Th e me ns clothing an d the mu J ar e foul beyond de s cripti on and are blown deeply into t~le wound s b y g r e nades Grenades are gettlng to be the weapon of choce
Pfc Stan Lok ken an aid man in e Comp any was severely wo unde d in the thigh while treat ing an~Lher man
We ar e a ll s et tonight to leave t hlS Ridg e alto e ther
29 Nov 44 Qui te a day C CC-)a ny was out of co ne-act Jith BN and needed ammuniti o n fo od and evacuat lon of casualt1es About 9 a m Lt Tom Rhem of B Company b r ought his platoon over ~e f ormed a sk irml sh li n e and blasted e very Ij -ely place In sight betwee n A a nd C Companies Th ey reached t her e vJ ithout ca sual t y and counte d a doz en Japs ~ _ l ed
on way back
A Headquar te r s Company c a rrying par ty and t wo of my l itter squads then t oo k o ff up t h e trai l o~ ly to ~e a mbushed halfway They h it the ground and sta yed t here ThlS was about 1100 Mean whl le Col Cll ff ocd had fina ly co nvinced Higher Headqu art ers that w i~o ut reinforceme nt s we d be off this ridge a ltoget her ihe 2n d EN of l28t h In fan try was d~spa tched up the trail ~- ~m Limon wl th the promi s e that we d ha ve a full c ompan y before da ~ k
The carry ing party and my litter beare rs la y s tranded out there until mld af terno on when lt vJas decided to bri ng Lt Rhem b ack at the e xpense of we a ke nlng ou r r ear and anks H1S platoc n broke th rough again and caught about se ven teen J a p s just sneaki ng up on c Company ~~je f irst ~aps loo ke~ bac k and g r inne d th ink ing it was t hei r o wn me n Th e other J ap s didn - have ~ __ e to th i nk
At 163 0 L he situa tlon had brightened up like a Pac r~ c sun rlse and J as rapid ly C Compan y wa s main in commu nlca tion my litter b earers were bac k all c as ua lt i cs cut The 2nd BtL Of t he 12 8th wa s p ractlcally all 1n our a rea and t he afternoon carrying p -~ y brough t up a bu nch o f Thanksgiving Tur ke ys roas t ed t wo days ago at Regi me nt and in perfect shape Me had a whole tu rkey fo r 27 men and a bun ap1 ece A tr e~middot~ r dou s load has bE en ta ke n off our minds and ever yone fee ls bet te r If t he J ap s will only layoff C a nd An Compan- _s tonigh t e verything will turn cu t O K
30 Nov 44 The da y was spent by ou r officers taltL those of 1 28 th on r econnalssance an d p l anning tha t BIT Is a -tilc h for tomo ~ow Tley h av e seen conside rable act i on in the ir 10 days commltment b ut t h e ir companies ar e about twice as large as cu rs
1 Dec 44 mhe 2 nd Bid 12 8 th at tacks al ong Kllay Ridge bu t doe sn t q u ite take the day s objec tive 11e e nt ire cg1ment of 128 Infa ntry is now a ttempt l ng to occupy t he gro und ou r dep le-ted BN once held
The BN o n Kil ay Ridg e h as an aid sta ion slight ly f orward of us and we are keepi ng lreir ~n su~lt ies and treacing t hem in our shack
ADDITION~L NOTES
The 1000s of bats fly ing over ea ch n iqht -- the 6 d e ep by 12~ 1n diameter p ot holes of ml lky water we drank fr om-- the young Fil1pino gir l and baby wh o came up to s ee us ater h u sband was sho t The old ladles and I lttl e children who carried such heavy loa d s in lhe f _rst days and ho w S imon Legree tact1 cs h ad to be used to gee th e men t o carryon when the going got to ugh--Arguments o n t heuroology be tween Dean and S teward--Different hi ngs we cooked on porch- - Boy with badly lace r a ted and fra ctured leg who groaned lo ud ly all ni gh t
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b u t when I d wake him up and as k _lat was t he mat tec h e d s ay Nothlng and that he d idr t kno he was maki ng no ise lile a r- sena l of I eapons and ammunition we col ec t ed fr o~ patient s an d ho w muc~l o ~middot o ur equi pment was buried whe n we thought well have t o pu ll ou l (la te r du g up a nd glve n to gu~rrilla s)
Cl clssi c r epl y o f Corp s Headquac -- r s v ) Clifford a ft er he ha d reported low strength nunber of sick Japs ta king grou n( ~ avJa y from us o n front and comlng i n on u s fc o m righ t a nd rea r You are in a t o ug ) ) s pot - - pe riod Anothe r time Cll- t f ord t o Di vi slon (32 ) Head(-~ -rte r s Ei ther you g ive us a rt ille ry o r 1 m g oi ng t o pull my men off tbe Ri d g e a nd l eave the J a ps lookl ng d o wn yo u r thIoa ~ We got the artillery Th e utte r black ~ess o t he rai n y nlg~ t s wh en wou nded woul d be c arr ied in thro ugh the o c e an o f mud s ur r oundi lg u s
How litt l e most of tr2 wou nded a sked f or an d ho w qu iet most of them were a s s oo n a s ni ght f ell The big pile 0- r ain a nd b l ood s oa ked out up clothe s an d diI cy band ages t o b e bur~~ d ever y morn ing -- a~l very sme l ly
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Library of Congress The Library of Congress is co llecting s tories and
experiences of ve terans and othe rs who were invo lved in this nations wars from World W ar I onward
The aim is to get the stories in the partic ipants own words - and voices - on audiotape or videotape But the project is also collecting documentary materials such as letters diaries maps photos a nd home movics
The Library of Congress plans to create a catalog of all ora l histo ries and other documentation collected for tbe project Some w ill be fearu rcd in exhibitions or in on line presentatio ns A ll will be avail ab le fo r researc hers
If you partic ipate in the project there are guidelines for interviews
A kcy One The project is accepting just one recording per veteran
Another The interviewer and the interviewee mu st sign release fo nns pennitting the materials to be viewed by the public and the fonns must be included when the tape a nd any other materia l are donated to the library Without the relcase fonns the donat ion w ill be rcrumcd
wants vets stories Also a bi ographica l data fOim must be comp leted
for each person w ho is interviewed Theres tons of infonnation abou t the project and
how best 10 conduc t intervi ews at httpwwwlocgovfolkli fevets l Fo r the how-to on conducting a n inte rview click o n participate in the project then on project kit
Comple ted mate rials can be donated to the Library o f Congrcss or to one of its partne r repositori es in the project
Heres where to send material Veterans History Project A merica n Folk life Ccnter Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20540shy46 15
Fo r infonnation ca ll (202) 70 7-491 6 Or you might wan t to send your materia l to one of
the North Carolina partner reposito ries They inc lude Sa ndhill s Co mmunity College PO
Box 368 Carthage NC 28327 and Southcm Oral History Program Uni versity of North Carolina at C hape l Hill CB 9 127 406 Hamilton Hall Chapel Hill NC
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
Ameri ca -cs t Air lin e s ha s aga in offe re d their Special Event T ra vel Di scount to the 24 h Infantr y Di vis ion Assoc ia tion Re uni on in Al buque rq ue this Septembe r For thi s s pe cia l d is co llnt all tic ke ting mus r be do ne by Ame rica West Airl ines americawes t co l11 or any APCBSP IAT A approved age nc y When pb c ing a reserva tio n (or ticke ting us e CAMS D oun t Code 437 1
DISCOUNTSFARES
5 o(f lowes t app li cabl e publi shed fa re (a s per mitteci by fare rule s) 10 o ff the Y6 Y6Q YlP6 YUP6Q o r fir st Class fa re (Fo r those lost minute a rra nge me nts use Y6l There is a 5 Bonus Di scount [or tic ke ts purcha sed 60 or more days prior to tn-Ive
i-iZlve your Travel Agenl call America Ves t for specific ticketing insrructions
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ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE NM
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Di vision Association
Mail to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047
Name (Please Print)_
Address ___
City__ __ __Sdtate____Zip_____
Home Phone (______ ___E-mail Address ________
Names of WifeGuest Attending ___________ _______
Please list any food allergiesor specia l diets required Please be specific
INFORMATION FOR YOURJDENTIFICATION BADGE
Nickname________ FirstTimer Yes No ___
CompanyBattery _____Unit _____Period_____ Locatioll____
REMEMBER
If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
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$ $
$42 00 $3800
X X
$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$ $ $
$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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Dating to 1923 before typewriters and computers were in common use Delfino Gallegos Us Army diSCharge papers are a testament to his service as well as a sign of the times in which he -and thousands of other World War I veterans-lived Gallegos is one of but a handful of WWI vets still living He was honored at the American Legions 85th birthday celebration Saturday in Alamosa
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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AI Plis Submiffed By - Ed Bougan 191h NF
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
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James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
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Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
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Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
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Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
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All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
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SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
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The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
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A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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34 thThe Journal of Dr Morrissey Infantry WWII 28 Non 44 Day star ts 0[ bad with even more rain than usua l At sunset the Japs opened with mount a __ n guns fi r lng point blan k a nd h e av y mortars agaln landing several close t o us They c narged C Compa ny cu tt_ ng off its outpos t platoo n fro m t he company and p~ ing of f C Company fr om the re st of the battalion
We got t hE larger par t of (he wou nde d out About 9 p m Lt Gordon g o t h is outpost p l atoon back ~o C Co rr pany and a couple of wounded He was wo unded h imself but -cma ine d OUc ove r nig ht The wounds result _Lng fr o m thes e last tw o Jap attacks are the d ir-- i est yeL Th e me ns clothing an d the mu J ar e foul beyond de s cripti on and are blown deeply into t~le wound s b y g r e nades Grenades are gettlng to be the weapon of choce
Pfc Stan Lok ken an aid man in e Comp any was severely wo unde d in the thigh while treat ing an~Lher man
We ar e a ll s et tonight to leave t hlS Ridg e alto e ther
29 Nov 44 Qui te a day C CC-)a ny was out of co ne-act Jith BN and needed ammuniti o n fo od and evacuat lon of casualt1es About 9 a m Lt Tom Rhem of B Company b r ought his platoon over ~e f ormed a sk irml sh li n e and blasted e very Ij -ely place In sight betwee n A a nd C Companies Th ey reached t her e vJ ithout ca sual t y and counte d a doz en Japs ~ _ l ed
on way back
A Headquar te r s Company c a rrying par ty and t wo of my l itter squads then t oo k o ff up t h e trai l o~ ly to ~e a mbushed halfway They h it the ground and sta yed t here ThlS was about 1100 Mean whl le Col Cll ff ocd had fina ly co nvinced Higher Headqu art ers that w i~o ut reinforceme nt s we d be off this ridge a ltoget her ihe 2n d EN of l28t h In fan try was d~spa tched up the trail ~- ~m Limon wl th the promi s e that we d ha ve a full c ompan y before da ~ k
The carry ing party and my litter beare rs la y s tranded out there until mld af terno on when lt vJas decided to bri ng Lt Rhem b ack at the e xpense of we a ke nlng ou r r ear and anks H1S platoc n broke th rough again and caught about se ven teen J a p s just sneaki ng up on c Company ~~je f irst ~aps loo ke~ bac k and g r inne d th ink ing it was t hei r o wn me n Th e other J ap s didn - have ~ __ e to th i nk
At 163 0 L he situa tlon had brightened up like a Pac r~ c sun rlse and J as rapid ly C Compan y wa s main in commu nlca tion my litter b earers were bac k all c as ua lt i cs cut The 2nd BtL Of t he 12 8th wa s p ractlcally all 1n our a rea and t he afternoon carrying p -~ y brough t up a bu nch o f Thanksgiving Tur ke ys roas t ed t wo days ago at Regi me nt and in perfect shape Me had a whole tu rkey fo r 27 men and a bun ap1 ece A tr e~middot~ r dou s load has bE en ta ke n off our minds and ever yone fee ls bet te r If t he J ap s will only layoff C a nd An Compan- _s tonigh t e verything will turn cu t O K
30 Nov 44 The da y was spent by ou r officers taltL those of 1 28 th on r econnalssance an d p l anning tha t BIT Is a -tilc h for tomo ~ow Tley h av e seen conside rable act i on in the ir 10 days commltment b ut t h e ir companies ar e about twice as large as cu rs
1 Dec 44 mhe 2 nd Bid 12 8 th at tacks al ong Kllay Ridge bu t doe sn t q u ite take the day s objec tive 11e e nt ire cg1ment of 128 Infa ntry is now a ttempt l ng to occupy t he gro und ou r dep le-ted BN once held
The BN o n Kil ay Ridg e h as an aid sta ion slight ly f orward of us and we are keepi ng lreir ~n su~lt ies and treacing t hem in our shack
ADDITION~L NOTES
The 1000s of bats fly ing over ea ch n iqht -- the 6 d e ep by 12~ 1n diameter p ot holes of ml lky water we drank fr om-- the young Fil1pino gir l and baby wh o came up to s ee us ater h u sband was sho t The old ladles and I lttl e children who carried such heavy loa d s in lhe f _rst days and ho w S imon Legree tact1 cs h ad to be used to gee th e men t o carryon when the going got to ugh--Arguments o n t heuroology be tween Dean and S teward--Different hi ngs we cooked on porch- - Boy with badly lace r a ted and fra ctured leg who groaned lo ud ly all ni gh t
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b u t when I d wake him up and as k _lat was t he mat tec h e d s ay Nothlng and that he d idr t kno he was maki ng no ise lile a r- sena l of I eapons and ammunition we col ec t ed fr o~ patient s an d ho w muc~l o ~middot o ur equi pment was buried whe n we thought well have t o pu ll ou l (la te r du g up a nd glve n to gu~rrilla s)
Cl clssi c r epl y o f Corp s Headquac -- r s v ) Clifford a ft er he ha d reported low strength nunber of sick Japs ta king grou n( ~ avJa y from us o n front and comlng i n on u s fc o m righ t a nd rea r You are in a t o ug ) ) s pot - - pe riod Anothe r time Cll- t f ord t o Di vi slon (32 ) Head(-~ -rte r s Ei ther you g ive us a rt ille ry o r 1 m g oi ng t o pull my men off tbe Ri d g e a nd l eave the J a ps lookl ng d o wn yo u r thIoa ~ We got the artillery Th e utte r black ~ess o t he rai n y nlg~ t s wh en wou nded woul d be c arr ied in thro ugh the o c e an o f mud s ur r oundi lg u s
How litt l e most of tr2 wou nded a sked f or an d ho w qu iet most of them were a s s oo n a s ni ght f ell The big pile 0- r ain a nd b l ood s oa ked out up clothe s an d diI cy band ages t o b e bur~~ d ever y morn ing -- a~l very sme l ly
Imagin lng vJha t it would be like ove r a nd o ver a ga in 1 f Jap s did push us off i n a h ur r y and we d have to beat t hem of f a nd get wounded out at the same time 1 n t he dark an d wo nde r 1 many t imes 1 f it wouldn t be worth while t o _ _ wo un d ed so to g e t eh e hell of f K1 lay i dge
Wll l you look at my fee t-- wi l l yo u l oo k a t my feet ad inflnitum
Library of Congress The Library of Congress is co llecting s tories and
experiences of ve terans and othe rs who were invo lved in this nations wars from World W ar I onward
The aim is to get the stories in the partic ipants own words - and voices - on audiotape or videotape But the project is also collecting documentary materials such as letters diaries maps photos a nd home movics
The Library of Congress plans to create a catalog of all ora l histo ries and other documentation collected for tbe project Some w ill be fearu rcd in exhibitions or in on line presentatio ns A ll will be avail ab le fo r researc hers
If you partic ipate in the project there are guidelines for interviews
A kcy One The project is accepting just one recording per veteran
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-OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF
A three-year-old went with hi s dad to see a litter of kittens On returning home he breathl essly informed his mother there we re 2 boy Kittens and 2 girl kittens How did you know his mother asked Daddy picked them up and looked underneath he replied r think its printed on the bottom
Another three yea r old put his s hoes on by himself His mother noticed the left wa s on the right foot She said Son your shoes are on the wrong feet He looked up at her with a raised brow and said Dont kid me Mom I KNOW theyre my feet
On the first day of school the Kindergarten teacher said If anyone has to go to the bathroom hold up two fingers A little voice fr om the back of the room asked How will that he lp
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The un e x cel led re cord of the 3 ~J E ngineer Ba ttalion as the Pac i f lc Eng i ne e~s d ur ~n g th e y ear s pr ier to Wor ld War II an d its a c h iev em e nt s as pa rt o f th i s di v i sion Cu rlng World Wa r II ar e well k n o wn to al l o f us Ho we ver never befo r e have L __ e e xp loit s of y our battall cn p ii ye d so vit al a p art in a n op erat i o n as the y h ave in tl e one which we ar e pr es e n Lly enga g ed
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
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If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
X X
$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
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student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
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He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Library of Congress The Library of Congress is co llecting s tories and
experiences of ve terans and othe rs who were invo lved in this nations wars from World W ar I onward
The aim is to get the stories in the partic ipants own words - and voices - on audiotape or videotape But the project is also collecting documentary materials such as letters diaries maps photos a nd home movics
The Library of Congress plans to create a catalog of all ora l histo ries and other documentation collected for tbe project Some w ill be fearu rcd in exhibitions or in on line presentatio ns A ll will be avail ab le fo r researc hers
If you partic ipate in the project there are guidelines for interviews
A kcy One The project is accepting just one recording per veteran
Another The interviewer and the interviewee mu st sign release fo nns pennitting the materials to be viewed by the public and the fonns must be included when the tape a nd any other materia l are donated to the library Without the relcase fonns the donat ion w ill be rcrumcd
wants vets stories Also a bi ographica l data fOim must be comp leted
for each person w ho is interviewed Theres tons of infonnation abou t the project and
how best 10 conduc t intervi ews at httpwwwlocgovfolkli fevets l Fo r the how-to on conducting a n inte rview click o n participate in the project then on project kit
Comple ted mate rials can be donated to the Library o f Congrcss or to one of its partne r repositori es in the project
Heres where to send material Veterans History Project A merica n Folk life Ccnter Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20540shy46 15
Fo r infonnation ca ll (202) 70 7-491 6 Or you might wan t to send your materia l to one of
the North Carolina partner reposito ries They inc lude Sa ndhill s Co mmunity College PO
Box 368 Carthage NC 28327 and Southcm Oral History Program Uni versity of North Carolina at C hape l Hill CB 9 127 406 Hamilton Hall Chapel Hill NC
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
Ameri ca -cs t Air lin e s ha s aga in offe re d their Special Event T ra vel Di scount to the 24 h Infantr y Di vis ion Assoc ia tion Re uni on in Al buque rq ue this Septembe r For thi s s pe cia l d is co llnt all tic ke ting mus r be do ne by Ame rica West Airl ines americawes t co l11 or any APCBSP IAT A approved age nc y When pb c ing a reserva tio n (or ticke ting us e CAMS D oun t Code 437 1
DISCOUNTSFARES
5 o(f lowes t app li cabl e publi shed fa re (a s per mitteci by fare rule s) 10 o ff the Y6 Y6Q YlP6 YUP6Q o r fir st Class fa re (Fo r those lost minute a rra nge me nts use Y6l There is a 5 Bonus Di scount [or tic ke ts purcha sed 60 or more days prior to tn-Ive
i-iZlve your Travel Agenl call America Ves t for specific ticketing insrructions
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ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE NM
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Di vision Association
Mail to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047
Name (Please Print)_
Address ___
City__ __ __Sdtate____Zip_____
Home Phone (______ ___E-mail Address ________
Names of WifeGuest Attending ___________ _______
Please list any food allergiesor specia l diets required Please be specific
INFORMATION FOR YOURJDENTIFICATION BADGE
Nickname________ FirstTimer Yes No ___
CompanyBattery _____Unit _____Period_____ Locatioll____
REMEMBER
If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
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$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
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$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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Dating to 1923 before typewriters and computers were in common use Delfino Gallegos Us Army diSCharge papers are a testament to his service as well as a sign of the times in which he -and thousands of other World War I veterans-lived Gallegos is one of but a handful of WWI vets still living He was honored at the American Legions 85th birthday celebration Saturday in Alamosa
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Division Association 24th I ~~
BEA MEMBER MEMBERSHIP APPLICAnON RECRUIT A MEMBER
1 desire to be enrolled (or) reinstated as a Member (or) Associate Member of the 24th Jnfantry Division Association
and thereby be affiliated with the Greatest Combat Di vision the United States Anny
has ever known
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REM ARKS
Ann ual- $1500 __Life time - $ 15000 1 Year From Date of Payable in lump Slim of $15000
Enlisting in Association or in 5 yearly payments of $3000
Please make checks payable to 24~h Jnfaotry Division Association
Mail wilt thi ~ completed application to Norm Ohon
SecretarvTreasurer 141h (nfantry DiviSion Associadon
16849 W ViIJagio Dr Surprise AZ 85387-7565
Recommended By ___ ________ ___ ______________________ __________________
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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I want t o t ak e t hl S o pp ort un ity L a congr at ulate yo u th e o ffi ce rs an d me n of y o ur b attalion o n the oc ca sion of th e un it s I 50 t h A J -1 V e r s aL y
The un e x cel led re cord of the 3 ~J E ngineer Ba ttalion as the Pac i f lc Eng i ne e~s d ur ~n g th e y ear s pr ier to Wor ld War II an d its a c h iev em e nt s as pa rt o f th i s di v i sion Cu rlng World Wa r II ar e well k n o wn to al l o f us Ho we ver never befo r e have L __ e e xp loit s of y our battall cn p ii ye d so vit al a p art in a n op erat i o n as the y h ave in tl e one which we ar e pr es e n Lly enga g ed
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
Ameri ca -cs t Air lin e s ha s aga in offe re d their Special Event T ra vel Di scount to the 24 h Infantr y Di vis ion Assoc ia tion Re uni on in Al buque rq ue this Septembe r For thi s s pe cia l d is co llnt all tic ke ting mus r be do ne by Ame rica West Airl ines americawes t co l11 or any APCBSP IAT A approved age nc y When pb c ing a reserva tio n (or ticke ting us e CAMS D oun t Code 437 1
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5 o(f lowes t app li cabl e publi shed fa re (a s per mitteci by fare rule s) 10 o ff the Y6 Y6Q YlP6 YUP6Q o r fir st Class fa re (Fo r those lost minute a rra nge me nts use Y6l There is a 5 Bonus Di scount [or tic ke ts purcha sed 60 or more days prior to tn-Ive
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ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE NM
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Mail to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
X X
$ $
$42 00 $3800
X X
$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ $
$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$ $ $
$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Photo SlIb llulleJ hI Gdhcrl Hnogendoom 14 - WJVII
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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IUIII IIU I I IJ
Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
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The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
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L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
Ameri ca -cs t Air lin e s ha s aga in offe re d their Special Event T ra vel Di scount to the 24 h Infantr y Di vis ion Assoc ia tion Re uni on in Al buque rq ue this Septembe r For thi s s pe cia l d is co llnt all tic ke ting mus r be do ne by Ame rica West Airl ines americawes t co l11 or any APCBSP IAT A approved age nc y When pb c ing a reserva tio n (or ticke ting us e CAMS D oun t Code 437 1
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ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE NM
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Mail to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
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Amount
$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
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$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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AI Plis Submiffed By - Ed Bougan 191h NF
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
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(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
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The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
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CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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WELCOME TO ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO 2004 REUNION SITE
Albuquerque is set in the splendor of th e Sandia Mountains which were named by the Spanish Co nquistadores for the watermelon splash of color during sunse ts Founded in 1706 as a Spanish Settlement by Ferna ndez de In Cueva the 10 Duke of Albuquerque the city now has a population of over 75 0000 and is New Mexico s largest city
Recognized as one of the most culturall y diverse cities in the United States Albuquerque has much to offer any visitor A boundless variety of interests and sites to vis it include the Isleta and Sandia Indian Pueblos Historic Old Town Hi storic Route 66 the Rio Grande Zoo and Bota nical Gardens the Albuquerque Aqu arium the Turquoise Mu seum the Rattlesnake Museum the University o f New Mexico Kiltland Air Force Base and the Sandia National Laboratories The c ity is a lso home to the world s largest aerial tramway on the Sandia Peak as we ll as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center the National Hi spanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History which includes the Lodestar Astronomy Center
For nature lovers both the Sandia and Manzano Wilderness offer over 70 000 acres of high elevatio ns and 170 miles of forested hi king trails Th e Petroglyph Nati onal M onument on the ci ty s weSt side stretches 17 miles with over 20000 preh istoric Nati ve American petroglyphs
Mild or tirey there s no thing like New Mexican cuis ine Albuquerque offers a variety o f dining options from the qu ain t and casual atmosphere to the e lega nt ambiance of one of our finer restaurants Add s~me spi ce into yo ur life and order your chile Christmas and youll get both red and green chile on your plate
Enjoy Albuquerq ue - a de li ghtful and artful blend of historic rich cultures natural beau ty spectacular c limate and progressive techno logy Although the weath er shou ld be comfortable bring a li ght jacket or sweater as the ni ghts can become ch illy
Ameri ca -cs t Air lin e s ha s aga in offe re d their Special Event T ra vel Di scount to the 24 h Infantr y Di vis ion Assoc ia tion Re uni on in Al buque rq ue this Septembe r For thi s s pe cia l d is co llnt all tic ke ting mus r be do ne by Ame rica West Airl ines americawes t co l11 or any APCBSP IAT A approved age nc y When pb c ing a reserva tio n (or ticke ting us e CAMS D oun t Code 437 1
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ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE NM
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Di vision Association
Mail to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047
Name (Please Print)_
Address ___
City__ __ __Sdtate____Zip_____
Home Phone (______ ___E-mail Address ________
Names of WifeGuest Attending ___________ _______
Please list any food allergiesor specia l diets required Please be specific
INFORMATION FOR YOURJDENTIFICATION BADGE
Nickname________ FirstTimer Yes No ___
CompanyBattery _____Unit _____Period_____ Locatioll____
REMEMBER
If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
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$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
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$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
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REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
ANNUAL REUNION 22 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2004
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE NM
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Di vision Association
Mail to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047
Name (Please Print)_
Address ___
City__ __ __Sdtate____Zip_____
Home Phone (______ ___E-mail Address ________
Names of WifeGuest Attending ___________ _______
Please list any food allergiesor specia l diets required Please be specific
INFORMATION FOR YOURJDENTIFICATION BADGE
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CompanyBattery _____Unit _____Period_____ Locatioll____
REMEMBER
If you have a group of friend s and wish to be seated together get together and pay together Only 10 people at each table I f you wa n t to be sea ted wi t h you r fr lends a t the Ba nquets you must mail yo u r regi s trat i on f orms i n toge t he r 2- D one e nve l ope If you r forms are not ma i led in togcc-gte r al ong wi t h your check we can not guarantee that you wil l be sea t e d t ogether
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WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
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$ $
$42 00 $3800
X X
$ $
$2900 $3500
X X
$ $
$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
X X
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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AI Plis Submiffed By - Ed Bougan 191h NF
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
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In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
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10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
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Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
~S1Jb1l iled Bv Gene Sykes
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
Keyser WV 26726
We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
WELCOME TO HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION REUNION
September 22 - 26 2004
Room Type Req uested Rate (SingleDouble) Number in Party (Children unde r 18 stay free)
Queen Size S ingle Bed $8 S00 Queen Size Two Beds _ _ _ $8S 00 King Size Bed ___ _ $8S00 Note Current room lax is 1081 25 and is subject to change
SPECI A L REQUESTS Smoking_ _ N on-Smoking_ _ Connecting Room__ADA Room___Hearing Impajred __ AIt specia l requests will be noted but canoo t be guaran teed due to the overa ll hOfel avai labi lity
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 2004 TO ENSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY (After this date reservations will be based on availability at prevailing rates)
The discou nted room rate will be extended 3 days prior and tlfter the reuni on
Date of AlTival _ _ ___ _ Time of Arri va l Number of N ighlS ___ _ Date ofDepal1ure Arri ving by Air Car__Train Bus_ _
Name (Please Print) ___ _ _____ _ _____ ____ _____ ____ _
Address___ ___ _ _ _______ ____ ____ _ _ _ ___ ____
City ___ _ ___ _ _ _ ______ State _ _ ZIP ____ _ _____ _ _
If guaranteed to a major credit card please give the foll owing infonnalion
AM EX__ VISA_ _ MC CBlan ce DISCOVERY OTHER__ Credit Card N umber _ ___ ___ _ _ _ _ ___ Expiration Date_ _ ______
Signatu re _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___________ _ _
Mail tillS form to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tyeras NW A lbuquerque NM 87 102
Telephone Reservation (SU5) 842-1234 or (800) 233-1 234 Confirmation _ ___ _ _ _ _ _
BE StJR E TO ASK FOR THE 24 rH INFANTRY DIVISION CONVENTION RATE
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24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
X X
$ $
$42 00 $3800
X X
$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ $
$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$ $ $
$3 1 00 $3900
X X
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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Dating to 1923 before typewriters and computers were in common use Delfino Gallegos Us Army diSCharge papers are a testament to his service as well as a sign of the times in which he -and thousands of other World War I veterans-lived Gallegos is one of but a handful of WWI vets still living He was honored at the American Legions 85th birthday celebration Saturday in Alamosa
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
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In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
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Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
Keyser WV 26726
We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
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Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
24th Infantry Division Tour New Mexi co Inc is pleased to offer the following ideas for day lours Each of these tours includes transportation aboard a modern comfortable motorcoach and a knowledgeabe friendl y lour gUide who will make each tri p a wonderful fun learning experience
Wednesday Sept 22 2004 Reminiscin on Route 66 1PM - 5PM $15 Price includes Tour guide amp tax THIS IS A WALKING TOUR Historic Route 66 is located 2 blocks south of your hotel Join our informative tour guide for a stroll into the past Well see artwork hear the history and visit hi sloric landmarks during our walk This tour includes a stop at an original Route 66 trading post that sell s Indian crafts Total walking distance is about a mile done at a leisurely enjoyable pace
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Intro to Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $38 (Route 66 downtown Bio Park Old Town)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Old Town map amp tax This afternoon well enjoy a narrated tour of some of the citys highlights including Route 66 and the revitalized downtown area The main attraction on this tour is the Albuquerque Biological Park The visit will include the aquarium botanic gardens and our favorite - the butterfly pavilion Afterwards we ll visit the past at Albuquerques Old Town Plaza Established along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1706 Albuquerque has experienced many phases of history from early settlements and Indian raids to Spanish government US Military command posts the coming of the railroad in 1880 the historic Route 66 era to modern times (There will be a short amount of time on your own to experience the Plaza with your own interests in mind )
Thursday Sept 23 2004 Acoma Indian Pueblo 10AM - 4PM $48 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch amp tax About a dozen Acoma families live on the 70-acre mesa without electricity or modern plumbing as their ancestors did Here we follow our Acoma Indian guide as we walk through the earthen streets past adobe homes This village is the only living World Heritage Sight We will be able to enter their old adobe church and there will be opportunities to purchase handcrafted items and home baked goods on the mesa top Wear comfortable walking shoes the mesa top tour is roughly one-hour slow pace almost J mile and is uneven rock and sand and may be difficult walking for some Bring a hat for shade Photography is limited camera permits are $10 additional at the Pueblo no video certain digital cameras allowed
Friday Sept 24 2004 This is Albuquerque 10AM - 4PM $42 (Veterans Memorial amp National Atomic Museum)
Price includes Transportation tour guide admission lunch tax Our first stop is at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial - a timeless memorial not dedicated to one specific era and also serves for future members of Ihe armed forces This relatively new project has made tremendous progress in a short lime and has wonderful plans This afternoon well visit the National Atomic Museum This museum run by the US Department of Energy and features a comprehensive look at the development of nuclear weaponry They have a mini-theater witch shows the documentary 10 Seconds That Shook The World and of course they have a gift shop The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is located across the street from the Atomic Museum and those interested are welcome to purchase admission if time and energy level permits Lunch is included today at a buffet that serves New Mexican foods and a wide variety of American favorites
Friday Sept 24 2004 Experience Santa Fe 10AM - 4PM $38 Price includes Transportation tour guide admission Santa Fe Plaza map amp tax A trip to New Mexico is not complete without a trip to our historic photogenic capital city - Santa Fe Known for its bright clear skies and high desert climate the Santa Fe tour is a treasured memory for all visitors Our knowledgeable guide will entertain as well as inform during the one hour ride Once at the Santa Fe Plaza there will be an orientation tour of the immediate Plaza area pointing out historic churches shops museums and restaurants Loretto Chapel Museum is included in the tour (famous for its miraculous staircase) Many restaurants will be recommended and there will be approx 3 hours of free time NOTE The average elevation of Santa Fe is 7000 above sea level
Saturday Sept 25 2004 Sandia Indian Casino (with optional Tram Ride) 1230PM - 430PM $30 Price includes Transportation tour guide lunch buffet amp tax The beautiful Sandia Indian Pueblo Casino is New Mexicos finest It features abundant natural light a non smoking area that really is smoke free a large patio with bronze artwork a large lounge (atcoholic beverages available on a cash basis) and Las Vegas-style gaming including penny slots OPTIONAL TRAM RIDE $13 Sandia Mountain dominates the east-side of Albuquerque with its 5000 vertical rise The 15-minute tram ride carries 55 passengers through 4 biological life zones and reveals deep canyons and an awe-inspiring view not soon to be forgotten Note Due to the elevation at the upper tram terminal 10378 individuals with heart conditions or respiratory problems should consult their doctor Please add $13 if you would like to ride the tram after lunch at the casino
WALTER amp PRISCILLA NEWLIN 28 CANYON ROAD
SANDIA PARK NM 87047
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24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
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$2900 $3500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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Dating to 1923 before typewriters and computers were in common use Delfino Gallegos Us Army diSCharge papers are a testament to his service as well as a sign of the times in which he -and thousands of other World War I veterans-lived Gallegos is one of but a handful of WWI vets still living He was honored at the American Legions 85th birthday celebration Saturday in Alamosa
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
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In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
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Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
Keyser WV 26726
We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
24th INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION MEALS - 2004
FRIDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Garden Salad
Mixed Greens with Julienne Zucchini Yellow Squash Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes
Served wi th Honey Mustard Dressing
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blackened Norwegian Salmon Fi llet Served with Sauce Perigourdine wi th a Peach Jicama and ChipotJe Sa lsa
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pilaf Fresh Seasonal Vegetab les Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshl y Baked Roll s and Butter Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffe inated Cotfee
and International Hot Teas and International Hot Teas $2900 inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity $3500 lnclusi of Tax amp Gratuity
Turtle Cheesecake With a Fudge Swirl and Ca ramel Topping
SATURDAY MORNING TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST Fresh Orange Jui ce
Flufry Scrambled Eggs Served with Crisp Bacon S trip s
Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa (both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee and Inte rnational Hot Teas $1800 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratuity
SATURDAY NIGHT PLATED DINNERS Regency Salad
Seasonal Greens Topped with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Served with Cabemet Vinaigre tte Dress ing
Chicken Roma Classic Filet Mignon With Artichoke Hearts Pine Nuts Seared with Crushed Black Pepper
and Mediterranean Seasonings served wi th a Creamy Peppercorn Sauce With Wild Rice with Twice Baked Potato Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Bmter Freshly Baked Roll s and Butter Iced Tea Fresh ly Brewed Starbucks Iced Tea Freshl y Brewed Starbucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
and International Hot Teas and Internat ional Hot Teas $3100 Inclusive ofTx amp Gratuity $3900 Inclusive of Tax amp Gratnity
Chocolate Raspbeny Rumble Ri pe Rasp benies and Creamy Truffle Cheesecake
Wi th Crunchy Chocolate Crust Whipped Cream And White Chocolate Shavi ngs
CASH BAR PRICING Call Drinks $475
Premium Drinks $5 25 Imported Beer $350 Domestic Beer $3 25 House Wines $450
Mineral Waters $275 Soft Drinks $200
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
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$3800 $4800
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$42 00 $3800
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$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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Captured Enemy Soldiers
AI Plis Submiffed By - Ed Bougan 191h NF
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
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Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCRlONS
YOU MUST MAIL YOUR CHECKS ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE FOLLOWING
Hotel Reservation Mail to Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Registration Meal amp Tour Form Mail to Reunion Chairperson
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REUNION BANQUET SEATING IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WISH TO BE SEATED TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER AND PAY TOGETHER Send your Registrati on Forms in one packet (envelope) Only 10 people can be seated at each tab le Reserve one table two tables or as many as needed to accommodate your group Design~te one person and se nd in your registration forms along with the appropriate amount of money by check o r money order to whoever is designated That person will put it aU together jn one envelope and forward it on to the Reul1on Chairman who wi ll Ihen complete the paperwork and notify each person by receipt A packet in your name wi ll be waiting for you at the pre-regis tration desk at the reunion Tables will be assigned 111
order of receipt so start your plannin g ea rly and get your reservation ltInd registralions in as early as possible
Any table seating arrangements received after September 7 2004 will not be guaranteed seating ass ignments
ONCE TABLES ARE ASSIGNED THEY WILL NOT BE REARRANGED
THE CUT-OFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 7 2004
There will be no refunds or seating changes after that date except in cases of emergencies
NOTICE
Taro Leafers
Below is a press release pertaining to our reunion in Albuquerque NM Regardless of whether or not yo u plan to attend please cut this out and mail to your local newspaper for publication in either their military section or Letters to the Editor section I would be nice if we can blanket the country with this announcement and let all former 24th Infantry Division members know there is an active association in existence
In 2003 Jim Cooper sent the Tucson Announcement to fifteen newspapers We gained a few members from his efforts Now if each of us would do the same thing we could co ve r the 50 States Jim used Email at no expense to him however regular mail would have been about $525 Please let me know who has been contacted
Somebody else is not going to do it so YOU do it pleasel
For immediate release
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th Infantry Division Association will hold its Annual Reunion honoring the Veterans of the Division All former and current members of the 24th Infantry DiviSion or members of any unit that has been assigned or attached to the Division at any time are welcome The reunion will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 330 Tijeras NW Albuquerque NM For further information contact Association President amp Reunion Coordinator Wes Morrison Telephone 831-883-2156 Email wesm8aolcom or Reunion Chairman Walter J Newlin Telephone 505- 281-5149 E-mail Addres s pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice-President Don Uoyd Telephone (905) 965-3231
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TOUR AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Activil) amp Date Wednesday Sel 22 l Remini scin on Rte 66 Thursday SCI 23 I Intra to Abq-IO AM - 4 PM 2 Acoma Pueblo-IO AM - 4 PM
Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
TOTAL
Per Person
$1500 X
Attending
$
Amount
$3800 $4800
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$ $
$42 00 $3800
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$ $
$2900 $3500
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$ 1800 $ 18 00 $30 00
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$3 1 00 $3900
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$1500
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY AND ZIP CODE_________________________________
COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
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The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Fridav SCI 24 IThis isAbq IOAM -4PM 2 Exp Santa Fe 10 AM - 4 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Aloha Banquet 630 PM - II PM
Garli c Roasted Pork Loin Blacken salmon Fillet
Saturday Sel1 25 Ladies Brea kfas t 9 AM - 12 AM Unit Memorial Breakfast 8 AM - lOAM I Sandia Casino 1230 PM - 4 30 PM Social Hour 530 PM - 630 PM Memorial Banquet 630 PM - II PM Chicken Roma Classic FiJet Mignon
Registration Fee
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Sl1ouse and Guest do not l1ay a registration fee All Association members former and current Division Members must pay
Remember those who pay together stay together
Make checks payable to 24th Infantry Division Association
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
UNIT MEMORIAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
STREET
CITY STATE ZIP
LTNIT BREAKFAST TO ATTEND____________________________________
Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
Send this form along with your Association Registration Meal amp Tour form
LADIES BREAKFAST
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2003 AT 9 AM
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LADIES BREAKF AST - YOU DON T WANT TO MISS IT IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THE UNIT BREAKFASTS AND THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCJATION GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE
TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
Fresh Fruit Preserves Honey and Butter Freshly Brewed Star bucks Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
And International Hot Teas
Make checks payable to 24h Infantry Division Associalion
Mail checks to Walter C Newlin 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
LADIES BREAKFAST
NAME __________________________________
STREET________________________________
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COST $1800 NUMBER ATTENDING AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____
Scud this form alon2 with your Association Registration lVleal amp Tour Form
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Photo SlIb llulleJ hI Gdhcrl Hnogendoom 14 - WJVII
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Division Association 24th I ~~
BEA MEMBER MEMBERSHIP APPLICAnON RECRUIT A MEMBER
1 desire to be enrolled (or) reinstated as a Member (or) Associate Member of the 24th Jnfantry Division Association
and thereby be affiliated with the Greatest Combat Di vision the United States Anny
has ever known
NAM E _ _ _ ____________________________
ADDRESS
ClTy___ ___ _ _ ___ STATE___ ZIP CODE
__________EMAIL_____________________ ______________TELEPHONE___
OCCUPATION_ ____ _ _
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UN ITSQUAD____PLATOON____ COMPANY____ BN____ REGT____ HQ____ FROM___ TO____
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REM ARKS
Ann ual- $1500 __Life time - $ 15000 1 Year From Date of Payable in lump Slim of $15000
Enlisting in Association or in 5 yearly payments of $3000
Please make checks payable to 24~h Jnfaotry Division Association
Mail wilt thi ~ completed application to Norm Ohon
SecretarvTreasurer 141h (nfantry DiviSion Associadon
16849 W ViIJagio Dr Surprise AZ 85387-7565
Recommended By ___ ________ ___ ______________________ __________________
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SUSECT Le tte r of ADoreoation
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS
There is a change in the procedure for the Unit Memorial Breakfast Starting with this reunion and all future reunion s the Memorial Breakfast will be treated as another Association event Your annual breakfast will be held Saturday September 25 2004 8 00 AM al th e Hyatl Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque NM The Unit Mess Hall location for each unit will be posted at the registration table The cost for each breakfast is $ 1800 Since the Associations Annual Meeting follows at 1000 AM it is requested that attendees at the Memorial Breakfasts be punctual so we may conduct our business eat our breakfast and adjou111 to the Association Meeting al 10 00 AM
Mctke checks payable 10 24 Inantly Dh1ision As~middotocialion
Mail checks 10 Walter C Newlill 28 Canyon Road Sandia Park NM 87047-9334
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Unit Mess Hall Headcount 3d Engineer Battalion Dan Rickert 19h Infantry129 Infantry James F Hill 21 Sl Infantry Norman Wolak 34h Infantry William 1 McKenna All Artillery Units Ellsworth Dutch Nelsen
Members of units not listed above may if they desire sign up for a breakfast wilh whatever unit they feel comfortable with
No one NO ONE will be allowed into the Mess Hall with out the proper identification showing they had paid for the Breakfast Headcounts may al their discretion accept payment at the door but must list each payee for accountability
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TRADITIONAL PLATED BREAKFAST
Fresh Orange Juice Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Served with Crisp Bacon Strips Breakfast Potatoes and Choice of Red or Green Chile Salsa
(both served on the side) Bakery Basket served with
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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AI Plis Submiffed By - Ed Bougan 191h NF
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
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In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
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Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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I am sending you a copy of an i111icle from thc Valley COUler Newspaper in Alamosa CO (Next Page)
As you can te ll by his discharge papers Mr Ga llegos is probably the o ldesllivlng member of the 19th Infantry
My na me IS Robert Haines I was In the 19 th Infa ntry dunng WW II IJl HQ amp HQ Company 3rd Bltlnalion from 1942 to 1945 I se rved in Ha wa ii at Sc hofield Barrac ks Australia New Guin ea and Philippine lslands
Mr Delfino Gallegos is lt1 the Care Cenler 1902 1 US Highway 285 La)a CO 811 40
Come Oil 19th Ve ls le l him hear from you Send him a card
- Bob Haines
World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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Dating to 1923 before typewriters and computers were in common use Delfino Gallegos Us Army diSCharge papers are a testament to his service as well as a sign of the times in which he -and thousands of other World War I veterans-lived Gallegos is one of but a handful of WWI vets still living He was honored at the American Legions 85th birthday celebration Saturday in Alamosa
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Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
Book Excerpt fro m The Grey beards lvlagazine
100 JIIpound lII1I CROSSIIG
3 8 T~ARALLEl CO B 72SHP a
The 38th Parallcl
Captured Enemy Soldiers
AI Plis Submiffed By - Ed Bougan 191h NF
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
)
With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
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We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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World War I veteran Gallegos 100 honored By SYLVIA LOBATO
ALAMOSA middot It was the American Legions birthday party but many honors went to a man that is older than the organization
One of a handful of World War I Veterans still living nationwide Delfino Gallegos 100 was an honored guest Saturday at DickeymiddotSpringer Post 113
When the Pledge of Allegiance was recited he asked family for help and stood to join In Presented with a folded US Flag he gently kissed its top For the closing prayer he again asked for help and stood for its recital
Born Dec 28 1903 in Costilla NM He worked for J lewis Rivera at the age of 11 Delfino was 16 when a number of World War I veterans formed the American legion One year
later he volunteered for military service at the age of 17 and entered the service with Agustine Vigil the father of Dr Joe I Vigil one of the nations top cross country coaches
According to Alamosa County Veterans SerVice OHicer Frank Muniz when Gallegos enlisted he didnt know how to speak English because it was the language spoken in his home and for the five years he attended school in New Mexico classes were in Spanish Delfino learned English in the Army
He was stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio where he took his basic training and remained for the rest of his military career When he mustered out he said he was making $30 a month
When World War I was ending his duties were to guard prisshyoners who were brought from Germany and other countries Armed with a Shotgun he took prisoners out on detail
He recounted one time two prisoners wanted to throw him in the river and escape but he told them he had only two months to get out of the service and he wouldn t let them do that He received an honorable discharge on Sept 151921
The discharge papers are handwritten probably by an Army clerk and signed by his commanding officer
After his military career he married Deliria from Capulin and-for 68 years they raised eight Children 5 boys 3 girls One of his daughters was adopted They lived in Capulin and worked the farms in the area putting up hay working the potato harvest herding sheep doing whatever it took to keep food on the table
He bought three mules and went to work in a farming partshynership in San Luis but it didnt work out so he came back to Capulin and continued to work the farms
For entertainment they would go dancing wherever there was a dance they won many prices for their dancing
In 2003 Delfino received a tribute from Gov Bill Owens and the Colorado Commission on The Aging for having lived for 100 years or longer The certificate honors him for exemplifying the triumph of a century of survivorship during the period of the worlds greatest change
Delfino Gallegos 100 - PhOto by Sylvia Lobato World War I veteran Delfino Gallegos 100 of Capulin listens while Gloria A Rivera far right tells him that she is a grandChild of J Lewis Rivera (or whom Delfino worked at age 11 Vietnam combat veteran Gene Lopez looks on preparing to greet one of t)e nations oldest veterans
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Dating to 1923 before typewriters and computers were in common use Delfino Gallegos Us Army diSCharge papers are a testament to his service as well as a sign of the times in which he -and thousands of other World War I veterans-lived Gallegos is one of but a handful of WWI vets still living He was honored at the American Legions 85th birthday celebration Saturday in Alamosa
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
Purchase book from Ivy House Publishing Group 5122 Bur Oak Circle Raleigh NC 276 [2
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AI Plis Submiffed By - Ed Bougan 191h NF
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
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In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
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10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
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Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
~S1Jb1l iled Bv Gene Sykes
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
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And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
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And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Photo SlIb llulleJ hI Gdhcrl Hnogendoom 14 - WJVII
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Division Association 24th I ~~
BEA MEMBER MEMBERSHIP APPLICAnON RECRUIT A MEMBER
1 desire to be enrolled (or) reinstated as a Member (or) Associate Member of the 24th Jnfantry Division Association
and thereby be affiliated with the Greatest Combat Di vision the United States Anny
has ever known
NAM E _ _ _ ____________________________
ADDRESS
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__________EMAIL_____________________ ______________TELEPHONE___
OCCUPATION_ ____ _ _
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UN ITSQUAD____PLATOON____ COMPANY____ BN____ REGT____ HQ____ FROM___ TO____
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REM ARKS
Ann ual- $1500 __Life time - $ 15000 1 Year From Date of Payable in lump Slim of $15000
Enlisting in Association or in 5 yearly payments of $3000
Please make checks payable to 24~h Jnfaotry Division Association
Mail wilt thi ~ completed application to Norm Ohon
SecretarvTreasurer 141h (nfantry DiviSion Associadon
16849 W ViIJagio Dr Surprise AZ 85387-7565
Recommended By ___ ________ ___ ______________________ __________________
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SUSECT Le tte r of ADoreoation
TO cc-andng Gfrer l 5th Re9i~nta Com~t T~lm PO 30 1
1 on the occas1( rt of the lieuclt_m of the S[h lIg1t11enu1 CCftca ielolll f rClII the 24th Infantry ClV ~ s On 1 take h h qp pon un I ty t o ex preu to yeu ~ou r l1Ie ll llld officer the deep appreciation of tf1p 14lh lnfoilnt r y Oh1$10n fo the ~uperor plIrfoilnce of duty Me wHhng cooplratlO41 tht~ haJ h )yen5 Olyenen
Dun ng t~ 15 roonths ctl 5th ReT ha s bletI a part or ( h i s div i sion (hel3chiE~ellfrlt ha e cont ri buttd IQt~d~ll to iu SIJrCess in a ll echat op~rarioo~ ~r1ng the l as t of~n$ive ~n elttober 191 th~ 5th RCT d~strGy~ ore thiln tlnoChi nee -earflenu lind aptur~ fanat1cally de end12 H~l1 6JJ ir two da yi of ~nnEgt fi ght i ng This l~ IS a kef to the- stJCCil S ~ of the opera ti cmiddotn and demonstrated [tIl bra err ~te rllli nati o and 9 rUt Mgh ( lng s pi r H of t heuro l$ellbers of you r cOMlflan d ind~idu l1y nd QllecrlVt loo
3 The execut10n ot tollltl1and I1 nd staff functi~n$ hive bee of hi gh ord~ r OJtstanding Ilggres sivl leati~ rship and supe rIor H-af IiOrk have r~fltcted h1gh sandJrrd~ cf Fmiddotr o feul onll COItpetence uQu-Qhgu-r you r or gani ution
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
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A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
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Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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The following is an excelpl from the book Sacrijicial Lambi by Raymond C COfon Sr 19fh InjReg
Sacrificial Lambs By Raymond C Colton Sr 19th Inrantry Regiment
A rush of thoughts went through my mind as we headed back to action 1 dont want to die I am only eighteen years old Ive never married never been treated as an adult 1 never completed my education I never had sex with the girl back home 1 dont want to die but I dont want to let my buddies down J don t want to be judged yellow As scared as 1 am [ dont have a choice J must face the worst danger and try to be the type of soldier that J a lways dreamed J would be I know I have lots of company
With the way that we were trained and equipped and with our grand pay of seventy-two dollars a month its asking a lot for us to go through hell day and night A Iso you must realize that we had been offered up as sacrificial lambs who must die if need be to buy a few more days for our AmlY to get more soldiers to the action
Our military was in a horrible state thanks to budget cuts Beyond safety and common sense littl e else mattered
Our three wea kest regiments were chopped to p ieces in early Ju ly at Osan Pyongtaek Kum River Taejon and our division commander became a prisoner of war Those who were not dead wounded or prisoners of war made their tortu red way back to Yongdong where we met th e First Cavalry Division also weak and totally unaware of the hell that was about to swoop down upon them
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Photo SlIb llulleJ hI Gdhcrl Hnogendoom 14 - WJVII
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Division Association 24th I ~~
BEA MEMBER MEMBERSHIP APPLICAnON RECRUIT A MEMBER
1 desire to be enrolled (or) reinstated as a Member (or) Associate Member of the 24th Jnfantry Division Association
and thereby be affiliated with the Greatest Combat Di vision the United States Anny
has ever known
NAM E _ _ _ ____________________________
ADDRESS
ClTy___ ___ _ _ ___ STATE___ ZIP CODE
__________EMAIL_____________________ ______________TELEPHONE___
OCCUPATION_ ____ _ _
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UN ITSQUAD____PLATOON____ COMPANY____ BN____ REGT____ HQ____ FROM___ TO____
UNIT SQUAD ____ PLATOON____ COMPANY_ _BN ____ REGT____HQ____ FROM____TO_
REM ARKS
Ann ual- $1500 __Life time - $ 15000 1 Year From Date of Payable in lump Slim of $15000
Enlisting in Association or in 5 yearly payments of $3000
Please make checks payable to 24~h Jnfaotry Division Association
Mail wilt thi ~ completed application to Norm Ohon
SecretarvTreasurer 141h (nfantry DiviSion Associadon
16849 W ViIJagio Dr Surprise AZ 85387-7565
Recommended By ___ ________ ___ ______________________ __________________
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SUSECT Le tte r of ADoreoation
TO cc-andng Gfrer l 5th Re9i~nta Com~t T~lm PO 30 1
1 on the occas1( rt of the lieuclt_m of the S[h lIg1t11enu1 CCftca ielolll f rClII the 24th Infantry ClV ~ s On 1 take h h qp pon un I ty t o ex preu to yeu ~ou r l1Ie ll llld officer the deep appreciation of tf1p 14lh lnfoilnt r y Oh1$10n fo the ~uperor plIrfoilnce of duty Me wHhng cooplratlO41 tht~ haJ h )yen5 Olyenen
Dun ng t~ 15 roonths ctl 5th ReT ha s bletI a part or ( h i s div i sion (hel3chiE~ellfrlt ha e cont ri buttd IQt~d~ll to iu SIJrCess in a ll echat op~rarioo~ ~r1ng the l as t of~n$ive ~n elttober 191 th~ 5th RCT d~strGy~ ore thiln tlnoChi nee -earflenu lind aptur~ fanat1cally de end12 H~l1 6JJ ir two da yi of ~nnEgt fi ght i ng This l~ IS a kef to the- stJCCil S ~ of the opera ti cmiddotn and demonstrated [tIl bra err ~te rllli nati o and 9 rUt Mgh ( lng s pi r H of t heuro l$ellbers of you r cOMlflan d ind~idu l1y nd QllecrlVt loo
3 The execut10n ot tollltl1and I1 nd staff functi~n$ hive bee of hi gh ord~ r OJtstanding Ilggres sivl leati~ rship and supe rIor H-af IiOrk have r~fltcted h1gh sandJrrd~ cf Fmiddotr o feul onll COItpetence uQu-Qhgu-r you r or gani ution
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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29th Infantry Regiment -=~
Hi My name is Rodger M Jones SGM(R) and recently I received a copy of your
Taro Magazine which I enjoyed very much until I came to 29th Inf Fact Sheet
First of all I served with the 29th Infantry from 1949 and went to Korea with the
Unit We had 3 Battalions on Okinawa I had been assigned to G Co (2nd Bn)
all my time of the Island when the war started they took us from 2nd Bn and
transferred us to 1st amp 3rd Battalions to make two full strength Battalions for
transfer to Korea Next all the troops I have listed on my orders were not draftees
they all carried an RA prefix I have orders from 27th Inf awarding CIB to HQ amp
HQ Co 3d Bn and I Company and all have RA Prefix The final DA Count I
dispute Example Missing to returned 4 to duty-I was with a group of 39 missing
pgtand we were held POW at Hadong S men died we had 34 remaining and all of us
fortunately made it back to duty KIA-There were 15 killed alone when Air Force
bombed the church where they were held originally At the National Cemetery of
Pacific (Punchbowl) here in Hawaii there are 97 men listed on the Missing in
Action Walls 17 from I Company alone I dont believe we had one draftee in
the unit at that particular time Maybe when the unit returned to Okinawa Also
as I noted above we had 5 men die while POW at Hadong yet this shows
Captured died of wounds 2 Well Mr Johnson take care and we of Korean War
getting a little older and more white hair
Keep the light shining and I send to a Aloha from Hawaii Rodger M Jones
PS All the info we kept while POWs we turned over the Graves Registration
Ed said you wanted to put some articles in the Taro Leaf from the 29th This happened in the Fall of 50 I was then with the HQ HQ Co lrd Bn 15th but then we stili had a lot ofmen from the 29th ReT I was with the PIA Pit
Green Beer
When we took Yang Dong Po in Sept 50 we captured a Brewery with green beer We had our canteens 5 ga l water cans and ou r 250 water trailer all full of beer My PIt was in a 2 story wooden house as there was quite a few there must have dependents in them before the war We found an old phonograph with some old records Listening to the music and half drunk and home sick and cryi ng in our beer I had just turned 18 in Aug and was really home sick We were there 2 wks in reserve every body in the Co was fe ll ing good when all of a sudden the beer stopped flowing we could see the vat was till 12 full So on of the guys got a long pole put a hook on it went to probing after a little whi le HE SAID HEY I GOT SOME THI NG so he pulled it up removed the debris on the end of it we threw it away and went back to drinking We were a crazy bunch of GIs Our PLT had 3 Ammo trucks for the Bn as we were leaving and parked about a block away from the house we were in the N Ks started to shell us with motors and the house got a direct hit My squad was in charge of the Ammo for the Bn and we never lost a t ruck when I was with them There are only 3 of us left of the PIA that went to Ko rea from the 29th Rct that were on Okinawa Wes rewrite this any way you want as Im not to good at th is Take Ca re Buddies Ron Ron Hanson Korea505 1webtvnet ph 218-694-6440 PO Box 34 Bagley Mn 56621middot0034 CMDR VFW 905 1 Bagley Min 1st BN 29th RCT 3rd Bn 35th RGT
We few we happy few we band ofbrothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~William Shakespeare - Henry V - Act IV Scene III
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
lI~ Ficl rtilll r)
Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Division Association 24th I ~~
BEA MEMBER MEMBERSHIP APPLICAnON RECRUIT A MEMBER
1 desire to be enrolled (or) reinstated as a Member (or) Associate Member of the 24th Jnfantry Division Association
and thereby be affiliated with the Greatest Combat Di vision the United States Anny
has ever known
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REM ARKS
Ann ual- $1500 __Life time - $ 15000 1 Year From Date of Payable in lump Slim of $15000
Enlisting in Association or in 5 yearly payments of $3000
Please make checks payable to 24~h Jnfaotry Division Association
Mail wilt thi ~ completed application to Norm Ohon
SecretarvTreasurer 141h (nfantry DiviSion Associadon
16849 W ViIJagio Dr Surprise AZ 85387-7565
Recommended By ___ ________ ___ ______________________ __________________
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
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bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
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A Page For Artillerymen (Medics MPs Recon ele need nol re(1cU
The more things change the more they remain the same
This illustration and the accompanying text are taken from a Gennan book on The Art of War circa fourteenth century The instructions given then still apply today In general
Three basics are essential first the ImMi must go higher than the target second the powder charges must be accurately measured and third the trajectolY must be carejitlly watched so that proper adjustments can be made
If the fireball goes beyond the target one must use the Quarter Circle and elevate the mortar See figure A The Quarter Circle is of course an early version of the Gunners Quadrant And since this is High Angle fire the more you elevate the tube the shorter the range
Thoughtful use of the Quarter Circle is better than guessing and insures thot the target will be hit within two or three shots Right On None of this shooting from the hip
Now comes the part we modem men would not be too happy with -- When it is time to shoot the Gunner need two liters One is in the right hand and one i in the leji hand With the right hand he lites the fireball and immediately thereajier with the left hand lites the charge in the mortar He then steps away rapidly Yes very rapidly
The Battery Commander is the man standing at the right edge of the picture in the red coat and sword (The one that sort of looks like me) Notice bow he is glowering down at the four Infantrymen who bappen to be taking a break in his Battery Position -- and smoking
Dutch Nelsen
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TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
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Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
Keyser WV 26726
We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
TARO LEAF TAPS T he PJra yeJr of St Francis
Lord m ake m e an instllUment of thy peace Whe re theJre is hatlred let me sow love
whelre there is inju ry paJrdon Where the re is doubt faith
Where there is despair hope Where the lre is darkness light
Where there is sadll1less joy
011 divine Master grant that II may not so much seek To be consoled as to console
To be unde rstood as to understand T o be loved as to lov e
For it is in giving that we receLv e I t is in pardolflling t hat we an~ paTdoned
Ht is in dying to self that we alre born t oo eternal life
5th RCT 11th Field Artillery 19th Infantry Regiment Charles M Campos Richard F Lewis James Geygan
Olin Williams John E Regula
21st Infantry Regiment Hugh A Brown James A Land Harry Whitman
24th HQ 24th Signal Company Marvin l Pfleiderer Edward E (Gene) Dishman
26th AAA Charles Cummings
34th Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilxoc
Unknown Robert S Cissell Mearl Dean Roos
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Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
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exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
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(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
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CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
Sib ReT Charles M Campos passes away in February 2004 Charles served with HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 95-1952 Olin Williams passed away I I March 2004 Olin served with the HQ 2nd BN 5th RCT in Korea from 1951-1952 The preceding receivedrom Paul R Garland Even though they were nol memhers ofthe 24th IDA Olin amp Charles were memhers offhe 24th
Infantry Division in and Korea
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Richard F Lewis B Btry I Ith FA Bn and HQs amp B Btrys 555th FA Bn passed away 21 October 2003 He was 81 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg WV He had many of the ailments that come with age and although he spoke of going home his heart finally gave out Richards next of kin is his daughter is Marion Lewis PO Box 1629 Shepherdstown WV 25443
19 Infantry Regiment James Geygan passed away on 5 April 2004 in Hebron OH James served with Co H 19th NO Div His nephew Mickel Geygan (361) 633-1926 currently serves in the Navy in Rock Port TX John E Regula of Lafayette Ohio passed away Feb7 2004 at the age of 80 During WW n Jo hn served with 19th Regiment Co F 2nd Bat from December 1944 thm January 1947 He was in the Philippines and Japan John attended the 24th Reunion in 1992 at Savannah Ga and 1998 at Little Rock Ark He enjoyed these two reunions and always wanted to attend Surviving John are his wife Dorothy one daughter one son and 4 grandchildren Dorothy L Regula 524 N Oak St West lafayette Ohio 43 845 shy1033
21 [nfantry Regiment Hugh A Brown passed away 9 March 2004 He was 77 Hugh was a native of Coos Bay Oregon Hugh served with E Troop of the I 24th Horse Calvary Regiment in Burma during WWII During the Korean War Hugh fought with L Company of the 21st INF Reg Tn recognition of his service he was awarded two Silver Stars three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo Reid Brown and children James A Land passed away I I October 2003 James served with K Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea This information was received trom his daughter Belinda Skeen in March 04 Harry L Whitman Jr passed away I March 2004 He served with G Co 21 st NF Reg in Korea Harry was not onl y a life Member he was our Quartermaster Harry is survived by his wife Frances Whitman and children
24th HQ Marvin L pneiderer of St Joseph MO passed away 9 February 2004 Marvin was a life Member Condolences can be sent to Julia Bryson 4803 Valley Lane Saint Joseph M) 64503-1815
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With apologies to Mrs Edward Dishman Edward E (Gene) Dishman passed away 29 April 2003 Gene served with the 24th Signal Company in the South Pacific 1942 - 1945
6111 A Charles Cummings C CO 26th AAA Platoon Charles served in Korea from September 1951 - 1952 He also served in WWll as an Infantryman Charles was awarded three Silver Stars three Bronze Stars amp three Purple Hearts
3410 Infantry Regiment LTC George Wilcox died a couple of days ago where he was wintering in Palm Springs CA George was a LT Platoon Leader Company 0 34th Regiment in Japan and in Korea On I Sep 1950 he was reassigned to Company M 19th Regiment His last assignment prior to retirement in the 1970s was ROTC dnty in the San Francisco Bay Area He had frequent contact with General Dean during that period However George informed me that General Dean would not discuss Korea George was a Coxswain in the Navy during WW 11 George was buried 5 March 2004 with full military honors Tilt p~c(dig receinc1 from Lacy Barnett Even though he was nol a member of the 241h IDA George H OS (1 member of the 241h lnj(mty )lIsiOIl JOPdll and Kn~
Robert S Cissell o(Louisville KY passed away 13 November 2003 Robe11 24th IDA Life Member served with Ihe 78 h Hvy Tk Bn In Japan and KOrea Tlte preceding receiledrom Bacil B Steed
Unknown Mearl Dean Roos 72 passed away 12 March 2004 at his home Mearl served with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea from 1950 - 1952 as a wire chief installing communication lines He is survived by is wi fe of 51 years Doris L (Arebaugh) Roos amp children The preceding receivedfrom Bill Woodard
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Photo SlIb llulleJ hI Gdhcrl Hnogendoom 14 - WJVII
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
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The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
Keyser WV 26726
We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
Uti~k OW JodOr if an ~ItIO gt kIt FIIk lohinklt
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
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ATTENTION MEMBERS Hear Yet Hear Yet
Note from the Editor Please send all Changes of Address amp TAPS notices to Nonn Dixon Secretaryrrreasurer (NDixon24th oJcom)
Please send Taro LeaArticles to Billy Johnson Editor of the Taro Leaf (BJ24SF45ilolcom) When sending photos citations or other precious memories please send onlv copies
Lastly The Taro Leaf does not run political al1icles or politica l jokes if they are pointedly biased or mean spiritedly directed at a person
Recently I read two WW2 books which I highly recommend to anyone who served in or had an interest inWW2
The first is out of print but can be found on the Internet or be special ordered from your local library as in our case
THE BRAVEST MAN about Richard OKane of the submarine USS Tang It is a factual account of life and death on submarines in the Pacific EXCELLENT
The second is THE FLYBOYS by James Bradley currently on most best sellers lists A well written well researched story covering warfare throughout history as related to those naval aviators in the Paci fic war focusing on the group of which the 1st George Bush was attached The portraits of warriors Japanese and Americans provide some horrifying and enlightening information Those of you who were in the Pacific theater should definitely read th is one
Have a good week Charlie Card (mccardpdqnet)
I received the packet yo u sent me I did little more than read the rest of the da y I pulled some photos from my album and am send(ing) you some copies I am also sending you a copy from the stars and stripes the 24th boys may be proud of thi s I also sent m y annual fee to Norm Dixon It would be great to run across the name of an old Army buddy I talked to Harry Wittman by phone this afternoon I did not know him but it was like old times the reason I called him was because he lives in the town one of my buddys was from They may locate him and give me a call Im anxiously waiting for the next issue Thank you fo r the copies
Yours trul y
Gilbert Hoodgendoorn (34th INF Reg HQl2 nd BN)
On Sunday May 30 2004 a t 5PM Pac ifi c Time Fox Ne ws will air an e pisode about t he WWII Leyte La nding in the Philippines Three 24th Infantry Divis ion Assoc iation me mbers who se rved during WWIJ will be intervie wed and appe ar on the program T hey are Ben H Wa hale Jr Angelo Montagli one and Paul Austin
Photo Above - Fro m Left Ben Whale y (34t h) CB Mason C- rd ENG) amp PdlLi us tin (34 th)
Photo Above - Prom Ltf t Ben Vhalev (34 th) amp Oliver North
The 3rd ENG C BN welcomes ALL Units to sit with us for Saturday Breakfast in Albuquerque NM
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
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Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
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Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24 IDA Supply Price List
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First to Fight 2 x 3
Price Ea $100
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Ilem Descrlpllon 191h Lapel Pin 24 10 License Plate (new) wrrL Desert Stann Cap - Black Desert Storm Hal Pin WWII Ve terans Ca p Black wle lS
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HP-959 HP-962 HP-965 HP-115 HP-569 HP (V-37)
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HP-963 HP-964 HP-05 1 HP-056
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500 1000
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
Keyser WV 26726
We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
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bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
Hear Ye Hear Ye (Cont)
Here are the known members of the 24th Infantr y Division Association who will be ottending the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC this May 27 shy
302004
Ed Farmer 21 sl Infantry wife Carolyn amp guests
Daughter Susan Fa rmer Niece Becky Dunlop amp her Husband George Dunlop
Robert Newkirk 21st Infantry amp Guest Paul Kenned y Theodore Sharp 24th QM wife Sue amp
Son Theodore Sharp Jr Eric Diller 34th Infantry amp wife Doro thy Angelo Montaglione 34th Infantry amp wife Betty Bob Osborn 34th Infantry amp wife Verno Don Henry 40th Divisionamp wife Jean Jim lemon 21 st Infantry amp wife Pat Marcel Sol Frederick 34th Infanfry Joe Mieleszko 13th FA Bn George Frazier 13th FA Bn Alex Horanzy I 19th Infantry Billy Johnson 3rd Engineers Editor amp wife Minie Robert Bob Quintero 19th Infantry amp wife Pot
All wil l be wearing24th Infantr y Division Association
name tag s
To Whom It May Concern Honored Veterans
I am in the beginning phase of writingediting a compilation of personal histo ries from Korean War Veterans I would greatly appreciate input from as many of your members as possible Searching book stores for Korean War books I am appalled at the lack of remembrances available I am in te rested in any stories your members wish to share Information such as Name rank unit What did it feel like (coldetc ) What did it look like What music did you listen to Were you wounded What was the supply situation like Is there any phrase that sticks in your mind Did you interact with whiteblack soldiers Etc How long were you there Anything they wish to write would help all of us to remember
Feel free to pass this request on to any other Korean War Veterans Association
Please contact me v ia e-mail (CDOYLE2nycrr com ) or send storiesnotes to Thomas Doyle 25-14 169th Street Flushing NY 11358 With Gratitude Sgt Thomas Doyle President NYC Deputy Sheriffs Association
I am trying to learn with this cOInpu~middoter ft was nice ~a Jking 0 you once again I have been getting In touch w ith thLS X-GI s from myoid Company for the last couple of months All this is because of you and the Taro-Leaf that made It pOSSIble They are all from the old H Co 19thfnfRegl 24thlnfDiv We all went to Korea on the 4th of July 1950 We were stationed in Camp Chickamagua in Beppu Kyushu Japan si nce 1949
The following are
Dale Demaray 7002 NE109 SI Vancouver Wash 98 686 ALSO 21 41 Catalina Dr Bullhead City Arizo na Cell Phone 360-909-9145
Alfred Mongar 6 148 S27 Rd Cadillac Mich 49601 Phone 23 1-775-3967
James Geygan 9 CanalY ct Hebron Ohio 43025 Phone 740middot918-0643
Frank Cameron 9206 Westfield Dr Rowlett TX 75088 Phone-972-475middot3829
Bill Englrsh of Willengton NC( no add) Phone 910-791 middot5168
PS Do not forget Illy Taro Leaf God Bless All
Jose Luis Munoz luckysc2000net
Thank you for the nice coverage in Ihe TARO LEAF of my schoolmates and I Even heard from another 24th member from New York Slale His background was similar to this and he wanted me to know Ihat it broughl back many fond memories Thanks again Donald T Anderson Tom Bella Vista Arkansas tvandersoncox-inlernetcom
34th REGT ON CORREGIDOR-WWIJ
Were you part of th e 34 th r eg iment that took part in the recapture of Corregidor in February 1945
Paul Whitman is an histori an living in Aust r alia who is compiling a history of Corregidor and its reC3pture in 1945 He h3S a website with extensive information on the role o f th e 503rd Parac hute Bn but ve r y little On the ac tions of the 3rd Battalion and A Company from the 3~th He would like to hear [rom a ll of yo u who parti cipated in thi s operation
Check out his website corregidororg
Whitmans e- mail address is paul whi tma ocom3 Ll
You ma Y contact me for more information
Bi ll McKenna (34 th WWllJ 970 N eil son St Alban y CA 94706 - 2 14 1 (510) 525 - 7902 billi omacao lcom
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (COnlj
Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
Keyser WV 26726
We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Blai r s vil l e Pa Feb 4 2004 Taro Leaf Edito r
In refe r e nce t o t he 2 4 t h Div pl aque fo r the Adm~ r al Ni mit z mu s eum I see the ma p of t h e Ph i li ppi n e s coul d it b e p ossibl e t o inc l u d e New Gui ne a we had a majo r engage me n t at Ho l l a ndia nort h We s t ern Ne w Gu i nea I wa s i n Btt r y A 1 1 th Fie ld ar ti ll e r y starting at Oah u Ha wa ii May 28 al l through ou r campaigns l e aving t he outfi t Au g 8 t h 19 4 5 at Minda n a o I se e the name of o n e o f my ol d bat t ery mate s Leo n Mil l s a s a c o ntr i bu t or s ome 60 year s ag o I d i d r e q uest hi s addres s fr o m Norm Di x o n a f ter wr i t ing about 6 o ther forme r buddies I m d own t o o n l y o n e now the grim r eape r is th i n ning our ra nks I m u s i ng t h e hunt a nd p eck me t h o d o n t his typew r iter my h and writi ng i s rathe r sha k y
Than ks f o r wh at yo u an d the othe r officers are d oing t he Taro Leaf i s a great mag a z ine and I anxious l y read e ver y thing i n i t Sincere ly y o u rs
Ni cho l as Matviya 1 5 7 Jonn e t Road Blair s v il le PA 1 57 1 7 - 8 919
In the Winter 2004 Taro Leaf I requested a Want Ad for a Korean War Era Army Uniform Ive been getting by with a summer uniform But while doing a wintertime funeral these hilltop gravesites are very windy amp cold
I need a winter uniform Ike jacket or blouse size C42 Pants 42 x32 Dark OD color Hat
I am making this request as I am not hav ing any luck on E-Bay (with) the computer
Your article was nicely done But for some reason my telephone number came out wrong Would you re-run my request for the uniform and change my phone number
Charlie Reese 100 E 20Sth St Euclid OH 44123 (216) 486-2299
13th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION REUNION
10 11 12 SEPTEMBER 2004
Dear Old Redlegs
We have a Fire Mission ready to go The dates above have been approved by the respondents the hotel has been reserved (20 rooms) and itinerary drafted Now is the time to book your reservat ions at
THE COEUR dALENE fNN WEST 414 APPLE WAY
COEUR dALENE IDAHO 83 814 1 (800) 251-7829
Keep your powder dry This is a Charge 7 Fire Miss ion
Larry Tassie 235 G lengary Bay Road Sagle Idaho 83860 (208) 263-53 53
Do you have the address of Chuck Flanagan I would truly appreciate if you would send it to me
Chuck wrote the note on page 34 of our last issue of Taro Leaf Quote Thank you ali for the great job on the Taro Leaf It means a Great Deal to ali of the members All the best Signed Chuck Flanagan 24th Div- 34th Regt AT Co 1944shy1946
Thank you Billy See you in Albuquerque
Sincerely
Henry J Poth 24th Div - 34th Regt ATCo 1945-1946
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I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
Articc Submlfled By - Waller (Sirek) Manzalek 34
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
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Hear Ye Hear Ye (ConL)
I was a rookie Pvt In Jan 1946 - after Basic Training at Camp Polk LA We were sent to Japan down to Oita Kyunshie Where we kid s were in-bred so to speak- and a short time later were told we were to Full Field Pack for a hike 0 a new home- up in Beppu - Which was the new Camp of Chickamauga The hike I recall passing monkey mountain - ext en-route
To try to summarize from that early era - Just let me mention that I am still in contract with my 1st Co Comdr u Bill Wood We st Point 45 (Ret Col) - who s son is presently Co Maj Gen of the 2nd Inf Div In Korea - My 2nd Co Comm 1 Lt Ted Adair whos son is a 2 StarshyArty Comdr - and my platoon Sgt - MSgt Conert who is living in Maine amongst family
Well I could go on but won t - I retired in 1988 after 42 years Active EM amp Comm 8 years
Best Regards
Herb Kenz (19th) Aus - Ret
I f possibl e please publi sh below Press Release fo r the bene fi t of your reader s and former member s of the 24th Infantry Div ision
T hanks HYour Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On September 22 - 25 2004 the 24th
Infan tr y Div ision Assoc iation w ill hold it s
Annual Reunion honoring the ve terans o f World
Wa r II Japan Korean War Germany Deser t
Storm Gr en ada Leba non and Iraq
A ll former and current member s of the
24th Infantry Divis ion Association or members
of any unit that has been assigned or attached
to the Div ision at any time are welcome
T he 2004 reunion will be held at the
Hya tt Regency Albuquerque Hotel 300 Tijeras
NW A lbuq uerque NM 87 102 For further
in formation contac t A ssoc iation President amp
Reunion Coordi nator Wes Morrison T elephone
(831) 883 - 2156 Email wesm8ao lcom or
Reunion Chairman Wal ter J Newlin Telephone
(505) 281-5 149 E- ma il Add ress
pnewlinaaahawkcom or Vice - President Don
Lloyd T elephone (905) 965 - 323 1
NOTE Look what Jim Cooper (J 9th) did for us lim sent a similar announcement to 10 newspapers for our 03 Tucson Re union to fifteen ne wspapers We picked up some new members fi-om it
NOW J each of YOl would do the Sdme with tillS updated announcement we could cover the 50 States He used Emat so no cosr IS required To mail would ha ve been about $525
SOMEBOD Y ELSE IS NOT GOING TO DO ITlI YOU DO l T
Please send cOPies to me to let me kno w -Billy
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Hear Ve Hear Ve (COlli)
Korean War Casualty
Wherere ya gain Valley he whispered It was Perry in the hole next to mine Ive got to fill my canteen be right back Hey while youre up take mine too
I grabbed it and stayed low until I got off the ridge then stumbled down the hillside It was a dark night just a thin line of moon showing Our CP was about a quarter mile away I filled both canleens put mine in its case and headed back I heard quick thump-bangs of mortars bad sign they werent far away Explosions and flashes came about 200 yards to my left Above the increasing noise of the barrage I heard 5gt Lee Were pulling oul through the right flank Haul ass
I caught up with Perry and handed him the canteen Whats goin on Were buggin out theres been a big breakthrough on the 34 Were going back through the village He tumed and ran Wait up Ive got to get my shit He kept running
Id gotten tumed around and couldnt find my hole The shelling was nearer I was ready to take off empty handed when I spoiled it Thank God I grabbed the pack and bedroll and took off in the general direction of the others Trying to run downhill in the dark while getting my pack on was asking too much I took a header and tumbled about 20 feet Lucky no damage I was up and running again on the flat heading for the faint outline of the village Unless they kept on the move Id expect my outfit to take a position on the hill just to the south My shortest route would be through the shacks and paddies
I was making good time when all of a sudden my right foot plunged into the ground I went ass-over-teakettle My leg was all wet and what stink I must have stepped into a buried pot of kimchee the rotten cabbage and garlic I hobbled along with a knee that felt like parts were missing By the time I got to the hillside I could hardly walk and began a slow climb on all fours
Near the top someone said Did you hear that Its a gook I can smell him Nol Dont shoot Its me Valley
It was another day before I made it to the aid station When I took off my boot for the first time and rolled up my pant leg I choked on the smell and look of raw sores After cleaning and swabbing on salve the medic checked my knee He declared me fit for duty
Dont t get a Purple Heart for the kimchee I asked No but try the mess hall they might give you a side of mashed potatoes
David J Valley 19th Rgt 24th 10
Artillery Johnson
Congratulations on your b y -pa ss sUlger y In Germ an history the colleges had secre t dueling soc ieties T echnicall y they w er e against the law
but ev eryone simply played li ke they did no t
exi st It w as a mark of g r ea t distinction [or a
student to have dueling scar on his fa ce In my
se ven years in German y I have seen men my age and older who had such sca rs and to thi s day they were grea tl y r espec ted for it
In th e Fie ld Artiller y the same can be said for open- heart surgery This is a mark of great distinction for it shows many y ea rs o f tr y ing to shift trail s on big ca nnons and humping heavy projectile s It also sho w s that you w er e successful in th ose e ffo rts beca use i f you had no t been your Battery would have been over-run and you wouldnt be he re
When serv ing the guns Artill er ym en make e ver y effort to w ork s tripped to the waist so others can see the scars -low you personall y ar e g oing to handle thi s might be somewhat of a prob lem But Ill l e t yo u figure th at out
Al so bear in mind that th e number of bypasses is o f minor consideration (I have nine) What matters are t he scar s So show them at eve r y opportunity and reap th e r ewards and admirations of th e o th er so ldier s
E Nelsen LTC Commanding
Th e LT ma k ing r eservations tor Al buquerque NM Se e you ~n Sep t ernbe r 2004 (9-2 2 to 9 - 25 )
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
assistance unit a t 1-800-697-6947
Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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34th Infantry Regiment
(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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SUSECT Le tte r of ADoreoation
TO cc-andng Gfrer l 5th Re9i~nta Com~t T~lm PO 30 1
1 on the occas1( rt of the lieuclt_m of the S[h lIg1t11enu1 CCftca ielolll f rClII the 24th Infantry ClV ~ s On 1 take h h qp pon un I ty t o ex preu to yeu ~ou r l1Ie ll llld officer the deep appreciation of tf1p 14lh lnfoilnt r y Oh1$10n fo the ~uperor plIrfoilnce of duty Me wHhng cooplratlO41 tht~ haJ h )yen5 Olyenen
Dun ng t~ 15 roonths ctl 5th ReT ha s bletI a part or ( h i s div i sion (hel3chiE~ellfrlt ha e cont ri buttd IQt~d~ll to iu SIJrCess in a ll echat op~rarioo~ ~r1ng the l as t of~n$ive ~n elttober 191 th~ 5th RCT d~strGy~ ore thiln tlnoChi nee -earflenu lind aptur~ fanat1cally de end12 H~l1 6JJ ir two da yi of ~nnEgt fi ght i ng This l~ IS a kef to the- stJCCil S ~ of the opera ti cmiddotn and demonstrated [tIl bra err ~te rllli nati o and 9 rUt Mgh ( lng s pi r H of t heuro l$ellbers of you r cOMlflan d ind~idu l1y nd QllecrlVt loo
3 The execut10n ot tollltl1and I1 nd staff functi~n$ hive bee of hi gh ord~ r OJtstanding Ilggres sivl leati~ rship and supe rIor H-af IiOrk have r~fltcted h1gh sandJrrd~ cf Fmiddotr o feul onll COItpetence uQu-Qhgu-r you r or gani ution
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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RECENT VA NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT GRAVE MARKER REQUESTS MADE EASIER
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its application fonn to make requesting a VA grave marker easier The new fonn Application For Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Fonn 40- 330) includes updated infonnation about changes Ihat expand eligibili ty for a govell1menl marker T he new form and instruction sheets a lso
pennit better communica tion between VA a nd veterans famili es
For deaths on or after September II 2001 Public Laws 107-103 and 107-330 made government markers available for lise on veterans graves that we re already marked with privately furnished headstones or markers Prev ious law prevented
VA from furnishing markers wben a grave was already marked
In January 2002 VA introduced a toll -free tax service for submitting applications This service is ava ilable 24 hours a day seven days a week as an alternative to regular mail Instruct ion as well as the fa x number 1-800455-7 143 are on the VA website al wwwcemvagov The application form Oil the websile can be filled in and printed for submi tl ing by mail or fax Questions about a headstone or marker appli cation can be directed to V As Memorial Programs Service ap plicant
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Bitterness of forgottenTime to check Korean War still remains
SYDNEY Fifty years after tbe Korea n War ended the bi lterness of being involved in the so called forgotten wart s till lingered for ve terans your Dues Date
As intemational ten sions continue to lighten over nuclcar threats 0 11 the Korean Peninsu la hundreds of Aus tralian war veterans turned out in Sydney yes te rday for a commemora tion of the 50th anniversary o f the cease-firc signed on my 27 1953
The 90-minute reception was hosted by NSW Premier Bob CaIT marking a political recognition that veteran Nev Lew is sajd was 50 years late
fellow veleran Keith Sumner PUI iljust as blunlly Why do they (only) have an hour-and-a-hal f recognition That s all we get loday he said Thats a great big dea l isnt it
Mr Can said (he Korean War WClS the first time members of the United Natjons acted collec tively to repel aggression and Australian troops deserved to be honoured for their part
For many ve terans of the Korean connict they see it (IS Australias forgotten val S they did not have a welcome home parad e Me CalT said This reception is part of the Govemments e fforts to remind NSW familie s about the Korean War
Those who were involved in Australi as military efforts in Korea served their country with pride and thei r commitment and sacrifice also deserve recognition
Alex Crass said political leaders at the time saw ve terans of the Korean War as a political embanmiddotassment
Politic ians wanred to wash it over and ge t it over and done wilh Mr Crass said
They didnt want to have embarrassment on their bands
Lasling from 1950 10 1953 339 Australians died on tbe battlefLelds of the Korean War with 2 16 soldiers wounded and 29 taken as prisoners of war
Bus llm Lo anlL-war protest rally - $050 Mr Lewis said Korean veterans never received much recogn iti on since (heir Paint imd canvas protest s igns ~ $32 00
service fell be tween tbe Second World War and (he Vietnam War Asking a retire~ US Army Sergeant to translate your antI-American slogans - PRICELESS The Canberra Times I September 2003
Submifled By - Baeil S teed ltA Co 24(h Recon NellSoll lh Wales Australia
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(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
All Photos SlIbmilled fly - Gilbert Hoogel1doorn (341h fNF)
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
Uti~k OW JodOr if an ~ItIO gt kIt FIIk lohinklt
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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(below) H Co 34 Inf WWll Goodenough Island
PhOIQ Suheu by Celie Madden J4~ WWll
Photo SlInmtlfed by Joseph r Comdlen 34h - WWlJ
(Righi) While slaying on one of the is land this small boy was OUf mascot One night lle sa t on my bunk with me and begged me 10 tke him with me back to the States He had a list of promises as long as your ann Ve both shed some tears over tlHlt deal OJ - Gilbert
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Camp Mower - Taken 1947 Bui lding 18 Easter Moming Fire Submifft d by Rod Johnson - L 34h Submitted by - Rod Johnson middot L 341h
Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
Troops in the center foreground near the DZ
Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
34ths Living Quarters while staying near Seoul
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Captain Mossoury the Company Commander
The Troops packing up to leave Pusan to points unknown
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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SUSECT Le tte r of ADoreoation
TO cc-andng Gfrer l 5th Re9i~nta Com~t T~lm PO 30 1
1 on the occas1( rt of the lieuclt_m of the S[h lIg1t11enu1 CCftca ielolll f rClII the 24th Infantry ClV ~ s On 1 take h h qp pon un I ty t o ex preu to yeu ~ou r l1Ie ll llld officer the deep appreciation of tf1p 14lh lnfoilnt r y Oh1$10n fo the ~uperor plIrfoilnce of duty Me wHhng cooplratlO41 tht~ haJ h )yen5 Olyenen
Dun ng t~ 15 roonths ctl 5th ReT ha s bletI a part or ( h i s div i sion (hel3chiE~ellfrlt ha e cont ri buttd IQt~d~ll to iu SIJrCess in a ll echat op~rarioo~ ~r1ng the l as t of~n$ive ~n elttober 191 th~ 5th RCT d~strGy~ ore thiln tlnoChi nee -earflenu lind aptur~ fanat1cally de end12 H~l1 6JJ ir two da yi of ~nnEgt fi ght i ng This l~ IS a kef to the- stJCCil S ~ of the opera ti cmiddotn and demonstrated [tIl bra err ~te rllli nati o and 9 rUt Mgh ( lng s pi r H of t heuro l$ellbers of you r cOMlflan d ind~idu l1y nd QllecrlVt loo
3 The execut10n ot tollltl1and I1 nd staff functi~n$ hive bee of hi gh ord~ r OJtstanding Ilggres sivl leati~ rship and supe rIor H-af IiOrk have r~fltcted h1gh sandJrrd~ cf Fmiddotr o feul onll COItpetence uQu-Qhgu-r you r or gani ution
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Taken March 2000 - The Camp buildings were 10 the le ft of concrete pens Submilled by Rod johnson - L 34h
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All building have been removed Dike to right on picture parade fie ld beyond sma ll IJees Subl11ilfed by - Rod Johnson - L 341h
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Dick Kock from Illinois Company Truck Driver
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
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The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
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Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
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SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
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We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
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The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
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A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
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Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Honoring the fallen quietly C ommentolJ By ~ Jonathan Evans - us icws amp W(lrld Report FcbruQly 22004
THERE ARE NO REPORTERS ON THE TA RMAC at Dover Air Force Base The public is not
aJlowed to witness the military tradition of receiving the remains Instead there are soldiers roused at dark hours to stand in the confines of what seems like a secret as the dead are brought home
I am one of the soldiers N earl y every day we learn of another death in Ira q In our co llective consciousness we taJlv th e statistics of dead and wounded T he number is over 500 now But none of our ~
conjurings are as real and ta ngible as the Stars and Stripes fo lded perfectly over a coffin cradling one of those sta tistics on his or her way home
It does not matter where somebody stands politically on the war but I believe that all who have an opinion should know the cost of that opinion When a soldier dies in a fo reign land hi s or her remains are retu rned to the Un ited States fo r their final rest The remains arrive in Dover Del without fan fare No famil y member is present There are no young children to fee l sad or confused Just a small group of soldiers waiting to do their duty and honor the fallen
Dove r fli ghts are met by so ldiers from the US Armys 3rd Infantry Regiment the storied Old Guard They are true soldiers assigned to an esteemed regiment but it is a unit defined by polish not mud It seems that they quietly long to be tested with their comrades over there But it is clear to me as [ watch them that they find immense pride in honoring their country this way
Silence 1 am a helicop ter pilot in the U S Army and it is my job to have the honor guard at Dover at whatever hour a flight arrives In military-speak the plane s grim contents are referred to as HRs - human remains Once the plane alTi ves conversation ends The soldiers fo nn a squad of two even ranks and march of it to the tannac A general fol lows flanked by a chaplain and the ranking representative from the service in which the fallen soldier served T he planes cargo doors slowly revealing a cavernous space The honor guard steps onto a mobile platform that is rai sed to the cargo bay The soldiers enter in lock-step formation and place themselves on both sides of the casket The squad lifts the so ldiers buck ling slightly under the weight The remains have been packed on ice into metal containers that can easily exceed 500 pounds The squad moves slowl y back onto the elevated platform and deposits the casket with a care that evokes an image of fraternal empathy t is the only emotion they betray but their gentleness is unmistakable and compel ling The process continues until the last casket is removed fro m the plane On bad nights this can take over an hour The few of us observing say nothing the silence absolute underscored by something sacred There is no rule or order that dictates it but the silence is maintained with a discipline that needs no command
Thc caskets are lowered together to the earth where the soldiers lift them into a va n one by one The doors close and the squad moves out Just before the van rounds the comer someone speaks il1 a voice just above a whisper We snap to and extend a sharp sa lute
There are those who would politicize this scene making it the device of an argument over the freedom of the press But if this scene were ever to be exp loited by the lights and cameras of our infotai nment industry it would be offensive Still the story must be told A democracys lifeblood after ali is an informed citizenry and this image is nowhere in the public mind The men and women arri ving in flag-draped caskets do not deserve the disrespect of arriving in the dark confines of secrecy But it is a so ldiers story and it must be to ld through a so ldiers eyes In the military we seldom di scuss whether we are fo r or against the war Instead we know intimately its cost for those of us standing on the tarmac at Dover in those stili and inky nights our fee lings have nothing to do with politics They are feelings of sadness of empathy And there is nothing abstract about them
Evans is a chief warrant oDice 2 in fhe U S Army salioned at Fort Belvoir il1 Virg inia as 0 Pilol in-command 0a UH-60 Black Hawk fo r the 12th Aviation BOfwlion The views expressed here are his own
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
~S1Jb1l iled Bv Gene Sykes
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
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Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
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The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
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ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
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And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
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Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
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And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
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And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
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The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
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ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
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CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
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CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
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The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
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A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
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From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
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Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Why America has so much trouble seeing into the future The Canberra Tilli e (Australia) p 17 Opinion Tuesday Sept 25ul 2003
Each day American soldi ers die in Iraq and criticism mounts of the Bush admini stration for failing to plan for the peace afte r the war But the Bush administration did plan the peace Last year the State Departmenl and 17 federal ageneres conducted the Future of Iraq Project They assembled hundreds of Iraqis and other experts into wo rking groups to determine the measures that would be needed to restore securi ty essential services and proper govemance to the fraqi people after the war
The Bush administration did the work but in domg so listened to the wrong peop le They listened principally to Ahmad ChaJabi of the Iraq i Nationa l Congress Accordingl y the US expected to be greeted as libcnltors by a relieved lrdqi populace and to have security largely restored by an uprising of the loyal und erground forces of the Nat ional Congress Furthermore at Chalabis urging the US fired the senior civil serva nts and technocrats with the skills to restore essential services because they were Baath Party members (as they had been required to be to get their jobs)
The Bush administration listened to the man who despera tely wa nted to be the next leader o f Iraq took hi s self-serving advice and dumped Iraq into its cunem quagmi re Such gaffes are common in the history of US foreign po licy In part they reOeel the very burnan tendency to listen to wha t we wa nt to believe In larger measure these mistakes reflect the difficulty Americans have in really seeing and understanding the rest of the world
There are many reasons for this shortsightedness including geography the media and (he powe r of Americas StOlY Geography shapes us ltIll Down through history people have peered ou t across the ocea n and wondered what js (Jut there
Most Americans dont li ve ncar the sea And to a degree surprising 10 an Austra lian Americans li ve in small towns not big cities and the nanlral foc us in a small town is on that which is close to hand Finally there is little need to holiday outside the US - from great art 10 symphony orchestras from pristine snowfields to beautiful beaches the US accommodates mosl peoples holiday tastes
Secondly there is the influence of the medi a The media In the big coastal cities and Chicago do cOver world evenLS but mainly from the perspective of thei r impact on America and only rarely for their inherent sign ificance This perspective implies to the audience that only America matters And between the coasts media coverage often suggests there is no wo rld beyond the coasts Thirdly there is he power of the story of Americas founding
A group of velY bra ve men declared independenclt from Britain in 1776 The Americans had no experience in batt le no standing army and almost no gunpowder or money Bri tain on the other hand had just landed more troops in New York than there were people in Americas largest city Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers stood against them aOlled -vith a belief in justice and the power of ideals Americans are raised on this stOIY So strong is its grip that a prize-winning author wro te recent ly how should we imagine the 56 patriots who pUI their names on the Declaralion of lndependence To begin with they were not gods
No Sane Australian has ever fe lt it necessary to poi nt out that James Coo k and Alihur Philip were not gods The glories of our found ing story leave plenty of head and heart space left to look abroad The glories of Americas story means that for inspiration Americans look backwardmiddotto their found in g Siory and forward to the ri ches and potential that stOlY promises On ly rarely do they look at other countries Indeed Americas economic and military might and its glorious founding stOly gives its people no-one and nothing beyond themselves to look up to So when for geopoliti ca l reasons it becomes necessary for Americans to look abroad and assess the impact of their actions there they are likely to miSj udge for what they are look ing at is essemially new and unfami liar It may be comforting to ascrihe this tendency to thi s administration only or to Republican admini strations generaUy Yet while George W Bush is an unusually provincial man this nea rsightedness is a bipartisan tra il
In eltlrly 1998 Madeleine Albright SecretalY of State in the Clinton Administration said [W]e are America we afe the indi spensable nation We sla nd tall and we see furth er than other countries into the furure The US is a great nation Its people are generous and well intent ioned Unfortunately howeve r its geography med ia and histolY all work together to ensure that in foreign relations America ns consistently see less far and less clearly into the future than do others
Professor Buckley is at the Tim Fischer Centre for Globa l Trade and Finance Bond University
- SuiJmitled by Sacil Steed
The above is an Qrticle as 10 how the rest oflhe world views Bush amp in some cases-America Bacil Sleed had his ~econd lour in Koreo as a Red Cross Field Direcior to the 2nd BIG 4th Calalry in 195 7-58 01 Munsal1-ni before he was sento Misawas Air Base in Northern Honshu with Ihe USAir Force He also served for a lime with Ihe 781h Hvy Tk Bn prior 10 the 241h RCI1 Co Also had a IlIrn al Pasl Hq Camp Crouch Yamaguchi Bacil Arrived for duty sO lIh afthere 01 an old Jap Air Base at Camp Feister
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We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
We the sensible people of the United States in an t1empt to help everyone get along restore some semblance of justice avoid more riots keep our nation safe promote positi ve behavior and sec ure the blessings of debt free lieft to ourselves a~d our gr~at-gre~tshygreat-grandchildren hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some co mmon sense gUIdelines for the tenmnally whinY gUIlt
ridden delusional and other liberal bed-wetters
We hold these truths to be self evident that a whole 101 of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill
of NON-Rights
ARTICLE I You do not have the right to a new car big screen TV or nny o ther fonn of wealth More power to YOli if you can legall y acq uire the m but no one is guaranteeing anything
ARTICLE II You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom and that means freed om for everyone __ not just you You may leave the roo m tum the channel express a diffe rent opinion erc but the world is full of idiots and probably
always will be
ARTICLE Ill You do not have the right to be free from harm lfyoll stick a screwdriver in your eye lealll to be more careful do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relati ves independently wealthy
ARTICLE IV You do not have the right to free food and hOLl s ing Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional cO llch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generfltion of profess ional couch potatoes
ARTICLE V You do not have rhe right to free health ca re That would be nice but from the looks o f public hOlLs ing we re just not interested ill public health care
ARTICLE VI You do not have the right to phys ically harm orher people If you kidnap rape intentionally manTI or kill someone dont be surpri sed jf the res t o rus want to see you fry in the electric chair
ARTICLE VIr You do not have the right to the possess ions of o thers If YOLl rob cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens dont be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still wont have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure
ARTICLE VIII You do not have the right to a job All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational (raining laid before YO ll to make yourself use ful
ARTICLE lX You do not have the right to happiness Be ing an American means that you have the right to PURSUE h(lppiness which by the way is a lot easier if you (He unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were conrused by Ihe Bill or Rights
ARTICLE X This is an English speaking country We dont care where you are from English is our language Learn it or go back to wherever YOll came from
(lastly )
ARTICLE XI You do not have the right to change our countrys history or heritage This country was founded on the belief in one true God And yet you are given the freedom to believe in any religion any taitb or no faith at all with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is pelli of om heritage and history and if you are uncomfortable with iI TOUGH
If you agree share thi s with a friend No you dont hove to nnd nothing tmgic will befall you if YO ll donl I just th ink it s about time conunon se nse is allowed to flourish
(The preceding has often been [alsely attributed 10 Slate Represen1Cllipe Mitchell Kayerom GA II -vas actually written in 1993 by Lewis Napper J self-described am(Jleur philosopher andfrom Mississippi who ranor (I Us Senale Seu il1 2000 as (J LiberlClrian)
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
The average age of the Infantryman is 19 years
He is a short haired tight-muscled kid who under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man half boy Not yet dry behind the ears not old enough to buy a beer but old enough 10 die for his country
al He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own ca r than wash his father s but he has never collected unemploymen t either
Hes a recent High School graduate he was probably an average student pursued some fOlm of sport acti vities drives a len yea r old jalopy and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away
He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and l55mm Howitzers
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk
He has trouble spelling thus letter writing is a pain for him but he can fie ld strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark
He can recite to you tbe nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional
He can march until he is told to slop or stop until he is told to march
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without spirit or individual dignity
He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues he washes one and wears the other He keeps his canteens full and his feel dry
He sometimes forgets to bnlsh his teeth but never to clean his rifle
He can cook his own meals mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts If youre thirsty hell share his water with you if you are hungry his food
Hell even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands He can save your li fe - or take it because tbat is his job
He will often do twice the work of a civilian draw half the pay and st ill find ironic humor in it all He has seen more suffering and death then he shou ld have in hi s short lifetime
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies and helped to create them
He has wept in public and in private for friends who have fall en in combat and is unashamed
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through hi s body while at rigid attention while tempering the burning des ire to square-a way those around him who havent bothered to stand remove their hat or even stop talking In an odd twist day in and da y out far from home he defends their right to be di srespectfu l
Just as did his Father Grandfather and Great-grandfather he is paying the price for our freedom
Beardless or not he is not a boy
He is the American Fighting Man that has kept thi s country free for over 200 years
He has asked nothing in return except our friendship and understanding
Remember them always for they ha ve eamed our respect and admiration with thei r blood
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Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
Thank youl Joyce Wolf the ack cover CJJecr II
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-_ - We are looking for infonnation on Emerson J Wright
LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES Trying to locate William Gatch Gatch was wounded
Hellol JJ McKeon gave me your email saying that you are the editor of the Taro Leaf I was hoping you could place an inquiry in the Taro Leaf for anyone that may have known my husbands birth father in Kokora Japan in 1949 His name was Ray Gibson He waS in the 24th Inf Div MP Co and was selected as Military
Policeman of 1949 in Kyushu Japan by the 24th Div
MP Co He was ci ted for entering a burning building in
Kokura and removing containers of dangerous liquids
and alerted and aided evacuation of Japanese living in the area He also served a couple of years in Korea and I believe he waS a part of Task Force Smith but I don t know for sure I have not been able to get his military records because of the St Louis fire Ray died just months after he returned to the states (1952) when he was only 28 years old and my husband was 4 If you are able to print my request and if someone knows of Ray Gibson they can contact me at
Joyce Wolf 19871 State Highway 231 Nevada OH 44849 Jswolf2000marionnet
24th Div ision 191h Regimenl oK Company 3rd Battalion KLA in Korea during Opera tion Ripper Can you help Thanks Randall Fritts Tf61600aoJcom-_ -- ----- - shy -~~~---~
3RD ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION 2004 REUNION
SEPTEMBER 192021- 2004 ALBUQUERQUE NM
CONTACT DON amp DOROTHY LLOYD AT A NY OF THE FOLLOWING (509) 965-3231 or 6804 OCCIDENTAL YAKIMA WA 98903 or dotandonnwinfonet
REGISTRAnON FORMS TO BE SENT TO YOU AFTER CONT ACT
around first of Jan 1951 Retired as Major General in 1977
-Ralph H Brownell Box 502 Waterneetm MI 49969 (906)358-4758
am looking for any information abou t the GI pictured left He was with Service Battery of the II (h
Fielcl Artillery in 1953 and part of 1954 1 call not remember hi s first name but his last name is Phillips Please respond 10
Wade C Blackburn 274 E Heatherwood Barberton Oh io 44203 (3 03) 745-4667
Lookin9 for information about Dick White Dick was wounded twice near Taejon
once in Japan and once in Korea
~Del Spokes (800) 9229378
Mr Eric Vahey seeks information concerning the achievements of his grandfather RICHARD VAHEY who served with Company C of the 34th Infantry Regiment 24th Division from 943 through 445 and whose last combat day with the unit was on the sixth day after the 102044 Leyte beachhead On that day 102644 RI CHARD VAHEY was seriously wounded during some type of advance attack and apparently provided a high degree of heroic effort as he recalls an officer told him just prior to evacuation thai his effortsexposures during the firefight would be recorded in a recommendation for the Silver Star
The grandfathers service records were destroyed in the VA records fire and there is no way to verify these happenings Any former member of C34 who recalls any phaseany time of an association or knowledge of RICHARD VAHEY is respectfully requested to contact the grandson at the Below address
-Mr Eric Vahey 6328 Ashbury Drive SI Loui s Missouri 63123
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
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NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
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LOOKNG FOR BUDDIES (CollI)
My name is Whit Fisher my uncl e was Douglas Haag from the 21 st who was listed as MIAKIA during the war Through the Korean War Proj ect [ was able to obta in some vital information indicating that he had been killed immediately rather than captured (our famil y never got any information from the Government after years of inquiry)
At any ra te our investigations also turned up some old cOITespondence from two kind gentlemen who unofficially contacted my family about my uncle shortly after he vanished They were Capt Wadie C) Roundtree and Capt Stanley Zimmer [believe capt Roundtree was cap tured during the war
Im wondering if perhaps either of these two men are reachable today Any infoTl1ation help or suggestions you could provide would be immensely helpful
Please let me know what [ can to to facilitate a ny conuTIunica tion [can be reached at this email address (half-whitearthlinknet) or at 212-675-5364
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide
Sincerely
Whit Fisher My regular mailing address is 357 West 12th St 5E New York NY 10014
DEPT PUNISHt-1ENT
Ah her we art - Tom Vickeron Ekmlty with the middotDud bullbull youre getttng 8 Dell guy
Do You Rate A Bronze Star Medal
Warld War II veterans who earned the Armys Combat In fantry Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) are eligible to rece ive the Bronze Star Medal
Anny Regulation 680-8-22 slates that the award o f either of these badges in considered a citation in orders of documentary evidence of exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy prior to [ July 1947 Executive Order 9419 dated FebnwryA 1944 which was superseded by Executive Order 11046 dated August 24 1962 established the Bronze Star fo r certain heroic or meri torious ac hievement actions after December 6 194 1 So a CIB or CMB earned before JUly I 1947 qualities the individual for a Bronze Star
The Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the CIB or CMB before Jul y I 1947 may be requested by letter application submitted to National Personnel Records Center Medal Section NRPMA-M 9700 Page Avenue St Louis MO 63132-5100
Hi Bill y~ Lon-aine amp I Hope Minie is recovering well from her illness L orn1 ine sends her love amp she i in OUf praye rs evelY day Bill y would you happen to know anyone who serv ed with the 3d Engr Medical Detachment When we we re moving out of Taejon I sus tained an injury to my leA hand there is no entry in the HIS Co morn ing report which means my Sgt neglec ted to no tify the 1sl Sgt However 1 remembe r the medi cal officer Capt Morrison telling th e A idmand 10 mark ill the BOOK after checking nobody see ms to know what book they were talking about so J am hoping someone w ill know the nelme of or what the book was called and if il was kept by the Detachmenl if thi ~ is correct then I may be able to obtain a copy fron1 the National Archives Thanks Bi lt Boyden
Bac il B Ste e d of Canbe rra Aus tral ia writes Atmost given up on Norman Aam lllcs ( ill USAR IN F at Camp Cro uch The Taro Le af has been ove r th e ye ars so good in locating mates as the y say here
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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~21 5t Infantry Regiment
Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
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Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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6th TANK Battalion
April 6 2004 Dear Billy while at Ft Knox I volunteered for Korea but an unfortunate hand grenade mishap on the range as a training officer delayed my orders Finally shipped out of San Francisco on the Marine phoenix and 19 days later landed at Sasebo Japan we picked up field gear and stored personal items and reboarded the ship for Inchon Harbor A couple of days at Yung Dong Po and ordered to 6th Tank Hq Assigned as Hq Tank Section Leader Maint officer CBR officer Aviation officer Mess officer TIampE officer and VD Control officer C Kept me busy for a 2d Lt)
In the fall of 53 we shipped on LSTs from pusan to Japan and up to camp Fuji while at Yokahama ordnance Depot picking ipnewly repaired M-46 Tanks I had an opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo and act as a tourist
Between Active and Reserve duty I put in 30 Years and was always proud to wear the Taro Leaf on my right shoulder God bless all the Taro Leafers
Si nc~rel y
L u1 -V- ur JA-~ George F seiferth Jr colonel -Inf Retd Life Member
PS Had some happy times in Fayetteville Also both of my sons are VMI grads and the oldest just made the Colonels list- also an Armor guy so he keeps me informed
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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~21 5t Infantry Regiment
Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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We took to the water to avoid mines The Intel Officer gave me the pictures -Bill Bums
Firing up the Country side 195 1
Battery 0 t Platoon 4 th Secl ion I ~ t Squad All Photos Submilfcd By - William Bilj Burns
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Black wCIB
CIOlh Patch HP-754 HP-926 HP-927
1200 300
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24 Sig BN Unit Cres t 191h Ing Crest Curren t Issue $ 10 Pr
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Korea n Service MeJel l Na tl Defense Service Medal Vict01Y Mcdal
HP-929 HP-957 HP-958
300 300 300
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21 In f Crest Cu rrent Issue $ 10 Pr 34 1 ~ InfCrest Current Iss uc $ 10 Pr I III FA Crest 131h FA Cresl 19110 Pocket Patch (Color)
$10 pr $ 10 pr
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Sil ver Sta r Medal ETO Campa ign Medel l DFC KOreltlll 8000 Missin g CMB 1Awa rd US Flag Clutch Back 24 1h Medical Bn Crest
HP-959 HP-962 HP-965 HP-115 HP-569 HP (V-37)
300 300 300 300 300 300
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21~I Pocket Patch (Co lor) 341hPocket Palch (Color) II hFA Pocket Patch (Color) 131h rA Pocket Pat ch (Co lor)
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Pacific Campaign Medal Ameri cfln Ca mpai gn Mcdal Arm y OfOccllpal ioJl Meda l Mer it orious Service Medal
HP-963 HP-964 HP-05 1 HP-056
300 300 300 3 00
22 24 10 Crest 500 67 UN Service Medal HP-059 300 23 24
2 111In f Lapel PIll 341h lnf La pel Pin
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68 69
Philippine Liberati on Korean Serv ice Ribbon
HP-36 1 HP-099
300 300
25 CIB( I Award) 1-1346(Mi) Mini DRESS MESS 500
70 71
Air Me dal DSC Hatpin
HP-925 1-IP-308
300 300
26 CIB (2 Award) 1-134 7 (Mini) Mini DRESS MESS 650
72 73
Bring Em HomelBack American Defense Medal
HP-214 HP
300 300
27 28
CIS Lapel Pin 19th Cap Dark BlueCrest
500 1000
74 75
Vietnam Service Meda l 24 lD Halpin
HP 300 300
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To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
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Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
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Hugh Brown Remembered Hugh Brown is not an officer he is Q comm issioned sergea nt Th ese words of praise were from First Lieutenant Carl F Bernard Company L 21 sl Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division during th e early days of Korean War It is hoped that s tatement is used as my epitaph I SO begins Duly R EMEMBERED Hllgh Browns accounf ohis Love Compofljl experience~ ill Korea 2151 Infantry
CHOCHIWON excerpted from Remembered by Hugh Brown
El even JIIly 1950 In the Miho RJv~r Va lley th e fog was so lluc k you could nOt see th e road We could hear llnb and men marc hIng TIle oulld of tank s ond men Jnarclilng slopped and [I bugle call was sounded whIch I ha ll never forget l1 tcn thousand years II was beautiful a nd at lhe sa me tllne frlghtemng One of the men Pnvate Nolen In my squad sml It wa s the c harge of Ihe light bngad e Im 50 UfC l[
was bec ilu~e when YOll re peHted ha ifa le ilgue [o rwilrd t iii the bugle call
Tommy Farr called to Ine that Pri vate Barrell was dead Farr and Barrell had Jug n a two -man fox hole Farr asked me to co me over anJ look at BMretl I helped Farr get Barre ll ou t of the fox ho le and Inspec ted him but conld nOI finJ ltlny mark s or whatever TOimny thought Sarrell died of fright We pul Barrell back In the fox hole and Tommy Cllme wllh me to my ho le I haJ taken Ba rrell s M -I nne belt Iml bandolier ammo because I did no t find any carb me a nUTlo the nighl before
Because o f the higher e levat ion tlu s gun was iletllaUy firin g into som e o f the o ther plalOons fox holes r put my SCJuad less two men that dHi not follow my mstruc llon s into a wlI sh thai was all the nd ge O lher men from th e Thnd Pial oon were 10 the wash a lso About thl ~ tmH LleutcO(mt Mitchell showed up asking me If Id ~een Ihe Third PIlloon sergeanl I to ld hlln the laSlllme I saw Ihe sergeant was ear ly yesterday
I wan ted Llentellan t M llctlell to get our lio mortars to fire on the mach llJ e g Ull LIeutenant Mllche ll wanted to be sure Iha t [ had Ihe correc i loclllon o f L111S
mlc hl1le gun He asked me to go back up the ndge hne wl(h him so th1I he co uld ice Ihe exac t 10c(I ([on o f Ihe mach me gun himse lf We larteJ all our bel lie and had gone maybe 20 ylrds up the ridge lin e when he sa id Sergemll Ihis IS s tlly crawhng a ll Ollr bel he~ My re ply was no Sir those bullets are only two or three feet aboe us His reply wa s bnllshil and he s larted 10 get to bls feet and was struck in the c hest an d knocked down
Orv ill e MUSiCk came ove r the top o f the wash a ll hiS belly nud helped me get Lienl enanl Mit chell back to the wash Two men went With Lie utenant Mitchell helping him on hiS way ha ck to Ihe L Company CP
By thi S tune II was twenty or so mmutes afl t r the bu gle cal l ltlnd you could heM fiTing on OnT left but we had not reeeived any fire o r seen any ene lmes The gronnd to my nght and a lso my renr Vn aboul 20 or 30 fee l higher ill elevation Iha n my rox hole ThiS higher grou nd was covered Wltl small trees Suddenly on my right nank a N orth Korean Clme Jown OUi of the small trees and he st opped pe rhaps 10 yards from my rox ho le He looked as sUIprised as 1 wa s then so meont called from my rear and the eue my slarted at an angle up to my rear By Ihal Illne both Tommy Parr and I began Iring a l hi S back unti l he disappeared
Tommy was wltchmg 10 our rear and I looked to our front Abmptly a line of Iltlk holes appea red III the dm on the outSide of my fox hole The n I heard Ille snap of the bullets pil SSlIlg inch es way from my TIgh t ear D llrmg World War III had ICarneJ to judge the dlStnnce thai bnllets tra ve l passlug my body Tommy and 1 bOlh had dropped 10 Ihe bollom of the hol e Tommy askeJ If I va 5 hit and r sa id no bUI we -crc leav lllg so stay close
Raymond Brown was shorl not over 5 foot 4 ta ll Browu waS not In my squltld but looked calm cooL find coll eCled I showed Brown the 10catlOli of the machine gun and I asked him to go to th e L Co mpn y CP and have our 60 mortars fire on [hal area the slasl round 10 be while smoke or phosphoru s Wed lakcn Ihe lugh ground I had hIm repca t the message and he did so conectl y I senl him on hi S way
In less Ih3n thre c mlllutes Ray Browu was bltlok and sa id I had best come Wit h hlln and look at some ll ll il g Just Over Ihe ridge line a lld loo kIng to our le ft at an elevation about fom leet lowe r thM onr locat0n s tood a man I thoughl to be an o fficer looking through field glasses Sitting ou the ground beSide 111m with a hght machme gun a gunner was finng towards Love Company CP a rea Th e man stand ing had a shiny bel t buckle r told Brown to aim 2It the belt buck le and on my o o unt of three squeeze off a rOllud t counted to three Rly lUI th e officer and he well t down like a sae k of potatoes The SUlHle r looked aro und 31 Ihl S onien and I
Regiment
Ray and I we nt bck to thc w fls h and I coo nlcd 17 o f liS w ho I lo ld we were leavllig We would go down across the road raJlroad and river a nd that I was sure some ort he 24th In ranlry DI VI Sion would be on the ridge acro ss Ihc river
All went we ll lIn til we relchcd the road Sllt ng on th e road headcd soulh oas a T -J 4 lank The tllr re t nd its 85 cannon was tllmed and pOlnhng up Ihe lill ie dra w off th e road that ran past L Company CP o
I explained to the men that we had o nl y onc e c hance or c ross in g the road ali vl Th at WltlS for all to c ro~s at the sa me tllne I hned Ih( 1I) up a loug tile road saymg I would count out loud to Ihree and on th ree go like hell across the road an d Jump off rhe ba nk tow ards the rail road then off lhe r(lilroad to thl ri ver
Before I cou lJ count 10 three Ihree Uen d ropped (heir weapons before goiug ba c k up the lull wuh Ihe lr ha nd s up ~bove the lf heads ca lled to ot hers to drop their weapo ns and jow Ihe m to s urrender One called O ul If yOli IIs lell to th 1I se rgeant hell get you a ll kil led At that lime kllllllg those three eowHds would ha ve been a pleas ure If dOlng so -ould nOl have a lened the bow gu nner in the Tshy34 tank
On Ih e loud ~oun t of three seven me n cro~sed th c road Ra y Brown had s hort legs nd fell about hltl lfway acro~s I reached back and ca ugh t his hand about the Sl me time the bow gunner 111 the lank opened up all Ra y Pullin~ Ray into lhe bri ar paich I found that hi S nght leg was JlIst bo ut shot off I gave hun first a id nud to ld 11I1n I wou ld ha ve to leave him He said that s all (lgill sergeant Just give me a grennde maybe I ll be able to take eouple of theUl wHh me
Down on the railroad track s I loo ked a l the rivcr ubout 15 fee l be lo w me The bank was rip-rap stone work Starling down I fell and s lid into the oater lOSing my s teel helme t
Farr and Mus ick we re wait ing for me I 10lJ them J wa tched a man trying 10
cross the fiver and th at machllle guus would h the water on Ill S rlghl slJe and Lhe man would lurn left Irlhe machll1e gun hullet s was 11II1Inamp on (liS left s ide he would turn 10 hi S righe Wh en the machme gun bulle lS wonl d IHt III frOllt of hlln hed st op and I thiuk was Ihen hll anJ fell Over in the wa ter The plan [ give ttl
Farr and MnSlck vas Music k wonld mn downstream aeross the river at a 45 degree ang le frolll tiS I would rUIl at a 45 degree a ngle up and across Because F(lrr was III th e besl physlea l shape hi S route would be the shorte st but Ihe 1110 s1
dan gerou s gO ing straig ht across as hard and fas t as he cou ld mil We wou ld go on the eonnl of three Remember do 110 1 turn or stop unl1 l YOIl rellch concealmen t We coulJ see bushes across the fi ver it was about 250 yards
On thc cOunt of Ihree we all Slarted The water in he ri ver was deeper than il looked Abolll 11 th ird o f the way ac ross I s lepped Inl O a deep ho le and went In
over my head I let go of lhe M - J riOe and contmued Ih e c rossi ng O ur luck
held O nl y one machine gtlu ner wa s firing at us That gnnn e r could 1o t make up hiS 1I1i nd who to shOO t al Fi r5t a t 111e then Fnn and over at MUSICk then retum 10 me th en Fan aud bac k to Mus1 c k B the third c ycle around of fiTlng J madc Ihe bushes a ll the far Side of th e ri ver rarr had mltlde l across ahead of me and he we nl Into th e bushes dow nstream about a hl1ndred yards
Looking back across the ri ver we -auld see a hundred o r more A menean prl sollcrs marching on the road ~outh with a fe w ene my infantry an d one T-34 tank following
When I retumed 10 th e lo t which was straggler co lle cting pOllJt Tommy Farr hltlJ a poncho two woo l blankets and a casc o f en rations a ll o f w hi ch he bad bo rrowed
Jus t as 1 was geLllll g da rk we were ordered to move to thc field out Side o f Choch iwon We wa lkeJ about 30 mllluies to field by a road Twelve July awoke from the hes t nIght of s(-tp that Id ilad ince 5 July In the han park in Pusan A caplain from regllnelliltl l headCJuarters asked us 10 talk with a news paper repOrter His na me was Keyes Beeeh and he work ed for the Cb lcago Daily News Foroign Servi ce
shot hltll 111 the ches t and he dlJ a back flp
We went down the lme o f my squads fo x holes and I IOIJ the mell each to follow me because all enemy macb ine gun was on the high ground to ou r rear ThiS nlachm e gUll on Ihe ri ght nmk was fiTing down the who le front of L Compan y
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Quartermaster 24th IDA Frances Wittman 1385 Terri S treet
Keyser WV 26726
We require $300 postage and Handling Please allow six weeks del ivery No Phone Orders Peose
Post a copy of this or any of our ads at your local Vets C lubhouse Others lUay be interested ill some of these items
To the Members Our beloved Quartermaster Harry Wittman dicd on March 1 2004 During his Illness Harry S wife Frances always by his side at Reunions continued to perform an of the Quartermasters duties Frances has graciously consented to keep this very important job for the present time Orders may be sent to her- address above We thank you Fra nces for aU the work that you have done and for middothut you are contjnuing to do for our 24th IDA All of bis Taro Leaf Brothers will miss Harry Life Member- Quarter-master Verbeck Bowl Recipient and a Dear Frie nd Vic orv Division -- Firso Figh
48
EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
Uti~k OW JodOr if an ~ItIO gt kIt FIIk lohinklt
Ktlt ltlb-i~ -
Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
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EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
Uti~k OW JodOr if an ~ItIO gt kIt FIIk lohinklt
Ktlt ltlb-i~ -
Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
EXIT LA UGHING (or Crving)
NEWSPAPER MISPRINTS A transplant surgeon has called for a ban on kidneysshyfor-ale operations The extinction may have occurred when a steroid hit the earth Wanted SO girls for stripping machine operators in factory Stock up and save Limit one Our experienced mom will care for your child Fenced yard meals and smacks included NJ judge to rule on nude beach Childs stool great for garden use The ali-girl orchestra was rather weak in the bras section Alzheimer center prepares for affair to remember
Uti~k OW JodOr if an ~ItIO gt kIt FIIk lohinklt
Ktlt ltlb-i~ -
Due to the popul arity of the Survi vor shows LiNe -TV is planning to do Its own entitled Sunlvor Caroilla Style The contes tants will s tart in Charlone travel up to Asheville and on to Boone From there they will head over to Morganton and o ver to High Po int and Winston-Salem They will then proceed down to Raleigh and Knightdale Then baek dow n through Greenville Jacksonville Lumberton -- up to Fayetteville Rockingh am and bae k over to C hHrlotte
Each will be driving a pink Volvo with New Jersey license plates and large bumpe r sticke rs tbat read Im Gay Im a Vegetarian NASCAR Sucks G o Ya nkees Smoking is for Idio ts Hillary in 2004 Deer Hunting is Murder and Im Here to Co nfiscate Your G uns
The first one thRt makes it back to Charlotte ali ve wins
bROLl St ime to ell ck Y0Nf Due Date
NEwS of THE wtlRD Researchers Steven Potter (Georgia Tech) and Guy Ben-Ary (U1Jiversity o f Wes tern Aus lralia Perth) have created a robotic arm th at makes a painters rudimenta ry brush strokes at BenshyArys Jab directed over the Intemet by ilS brain (composed of 50000 rat neurOnS in a pelri dish) in Po ners lab according 10 a July repo rt from BBC News According to Potter the brain is not yet class ically intelligent bUI does adapt (i e experience less chaos) and thus strokes mo re smoothl y o ver time
llilore Things 10 Worry Aho1
The 2003 valedictorian of Alcee Fortier Senior High School in New Orleans failed (for Ihe fifth lime) Ihe slales mandalory ex it exa m and she cannol graduate until she passes (A ugust)
And workers learing dow n the reactors ltII the o ld Hanford Wash nuclear reservatio n discovered dozens of mdioactive nests of mud dauber wasps but so far no wasp had mutated inlo a mo ns ter (A ugust)
A nd the distric t attorney of Watauga County NC frus trated at th e light sentences judges hand do wn for methamphetamine producers announced that he will begin 10 charge deFe ndants instead (via a recent anti-teno ri sm law) wi th manuFacturing a nuclear or chemical weapo n lAuguSI)
Leas COll1pelen Criminals
A t the A moco s tation on Roul e 59 In Spring Valley NY o n June 22 an unidentified man twice jumped on Ihe counter and sh outed demanding that the clerk hand o ve r money but twice the clerk pushed him off and the man finall y ga ve up and left
And in Augus t in De lray Beach Fla a man tried to caljack L any Klein 53 who IS disabled bUI Klein repealedly jabbed a l the man oul the w indow w ith one o f his c rutches and he finall y ran away
Compelfing Explanations
From a Jan ) police re porl in the Gainesville (Fla ) Sun A motori st who was clocked al 15 mph over the speed limit in Waldo Fla claimed thai s ince stale Iroopers po licy is 10 give a 5 mph leeway beFore ti cketin g and since Wa ldo police o ften claim to give a 10 mph leeway he thought the two leeway speeds could be combined to allo w him 10 dri ve IS mph over the limit
And in he Las Month
Three teenagers with paintball guns terrorized kids on a playgro und llntil they fired into the wrong group o f kids one of whom rc turned fire w ith a real gun wounding two paintbaliers (Pittsburgh)
Chuck Shepherd News of the Weird (Weird Ncwsearthlink nct)
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
And it almost fell at the Alamo Beside the Texas flag but she waved on though
She gol cui with a sword at Chancellorsvi lle And she got cui aga in al Shiloh Hill There was Rober E Lee Beauregard and Bragg And the south w ind blew hard on thai Ragged Old Flag
On Flanders Field in World War I She got a big hole from a Bertha gun She turned blood red in World War II She hung limp and Iowa time or two
She was in Korea and Vietnam She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam She waved from Our ships upon the briny foam And now theyve about quit waving her back here at home d lag [n her own good land shes been abused -shy
I walked through a county courthouse square Shes been burned di shonored denied and refused On a park bench an old man was sitting there And the government for which she stands I said Your old courthouse is kinda nl11 down Is scandalized throughout the land He said Naw itll do for our little town
And shes gett in g threadbare and wearing thin I said Your flagpo lc has leaned a little bit But shes in good shape for the shape shes in And thats a Ragged Old Flag you got hangi ng on it Cause shes been through the fire before He said Have a seat and I sat down And I believe she can take a whole 101 more [s this the first time you ve been to our little town
So we rai se her up evelY morning Take her down evelY [ sa id I think it is He sa id I dont like to brag ni ght But we re kinda proud of Ihat Ragged O ld Flag We dont le t her touch the ground And we fold her up ri ght You see we got a little hole in that tlag there On second though I I DO like 10 brag When Washington look il across the Delaware Cause Im mighly proud of that Ragged Old Flag
And il got a bad rip in New Orleans Writren by johnny Cash One nation UNDER GOD indivisible wrh liberry Qnd justice 01 allWilh Packingham and Jackson (uggin al ils seams
24h Infantry Division Association SecretaryTreasurer Norm Dixon - 21 Inr 16849 N Villagio Drive Surprise AZ 85384-7565 PRSRT STD
us POSTRGETel 623-266-1479 PAID RALEIGH He PERMIT ~2483ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
1313-DIGIT 327 Thomas J Thiel 19147 Park Place Bl vd Eustis FL 32736-7262
