solkunsukw1@msn.com posted on: Fri Jun 12 16:26:40 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/9th Infantry My name is Tom Schneider Served in C-1/9th INF @ Camp Hovey 1973-1976 had a great time. |
bimfoozik@yahoo.com posted on: Wed Jun 3 01:07:35 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/9th Infantry On Christmas morning, 1970, we were patrolling an area in the middle of the DMZ a few miles from Panmunjom.t was a four hour patrol along the edge of the MDL. We spotted a North Korean patrol about 200 feet away. They were gathering firewood. Everyone on both sides hit the ground. After a tense moment or two, I picked up a piece of wood and waved it at them and pointed to the piece of wood and at them. One of them picked up a stick and waved it at me, and then pointed at himself. A level of communication was reached: You guys are collecting firewood, yes we are collecting firewood. One of them recognized me from my time on GP Lucy, when where we would wave at the North Koreans and do things to get their officers upset (acting like an empty box was a new weapon would get several sets of binoculars trained on us quickly). We all got up slowly and there was a lot of waving and smiling. I think a few people in their patrol were from Warsaw Pact nations and we had a few KATUSAs with us. I started decorating a small tree with some propaganda leaflets we had found and some c-ration cans. They went their way and we went ours. It appeared that they were carrying SKS rifles instead of AK's. I remember some of the guys from our unit,although I don't remember who was in our 9 or 10 man patrol that day. The names I remember were: Sergeant Haynes, Sgt. Washington,Gerloff, Jesus Zamora,Kelly and a KATUSA named HWANG. I was on at least 23 DMZ patrols, usually out of Camp Dodge or GP Katy or GP Lucy. I was in Korea from September 1970 to March 1971. I wonder if anyone ever heard of this incident. |
2idahq@comcast.net posted on: Fri May 29 15:08:45 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/23rd Infantry Hello to all Imjin Scouts!!!! I am Bob Haynes and I served with HHC 1/23rd. Inf. 2 ID 1966-67 at Camp Young, north of the River. I am currently Sec/Treas for the Second Indianhead Division Assoc. and am seeking new members for the 2 IDA. Anyone that has ever served with the 2 ID is eligible for membership! Member benefits--- Connection with other 2 ID veterans, Relevant articles in the Indianhead newsletter, Diverse membership, annual national reunion (this year in Tacoma, Wa. and a day on Ft. Lewis), Friendships and comaraderie, Educational scholarships, World-Wide 2 ID memorial foundation, Continued pride in your service!!! Vsit our web site 2ida.orq call at 224-225-1202 or email at 2idahq@comcast.net Very best regards to all!!! Bob Haynes Imjin Scout(DMZ) |
rickharter@prodigy.net posted on: Fri May 29 05:58:13 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: Advanced Combat Training Academy (ACTA) SGT. Rick Harter, served with CO. B 1st B. 38th Infantry. Spent 15 months along the DMZ. Got my Imjin Scout patch in 1968. I was in Korea from April 1968- July 1969. Looking for guys that served with me. When I was attached to my unit, we only had 80 men in out Co. I had to patrol and pull guard duty for 45 days straight. |
widenerh@bellsouth.net posted on: Thu May 28 19:28:32 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE Hi DMZ buddys, been awhile sence my last post. I was just wandering if anyone new here remembers Radar site 6 and my old Company CSC 1/32nd at Camp Casey. I was there from 1973-1974. Collin Powell was our Batt Commander. I believe it was in May of 74 that two of our choopers were shoot at there. |
jbbaird69@hotmail.com posted on: Thu May 28 12:13:24 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry Recently met an old friend on this site and we were able to get together in Wash. DC and we had a great time. Hosted a few cold brews and talked about the old D 1/31. We were the shortstop and 2nd baseman on the softball team and both of us got hurt on the same play and both ended up getting surgeries from these injuries. Wow. I was good to see an old 11B brother and we plan on getting together again. |
doughglide68flh@msn.com posted on: Mon May 25 08:58:55 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry To Those Who Lived the Good Life, Fought the Good Fight and Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice, I Will Never Forget Your Service ! Pro Patria doughboy |
bonefish0204@aol.com posted on: Mon May 25 08:51:54 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE On this Memorial Day let's raise a toast for those who have served, for those who are serving and for those who will serve. |
redrwut@comcast.net posted on: Sat May 23 17:25:12 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: Advanced Combat Training Academy (ACTA) Don i have about 45MB of pics. i would like to send. Is there a FTP site that i should use? I was attached to Co. A 2/38th from 3/69 to 6/70. i attended ACTA also. i was on the DMZ for 8 of the 14 months |
daniel.headlee@va.gov posted on: Sun May 17 23:39:54 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 6/37th Artillery Expiration for series 651 MPC in Korea in your photo was listed as ??? I believe it happened during my second tour, June 1974 - May 1975. I remember going to greenbacks during that time. In July 1973, I outprocessed at Camp Casey with a 651 $1 and $5 on me. Spent the $5 at the NCO club on a steak dinner. Wished I'd kept it. Still have the $1 - CU framed with a piece of fatigue backing. |
vendador@cox.net posted on: Mon May 11 10:18:16 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE In posting my experience along the DMZ with the 8195th Army Unit, 8th Army, I neglected to add that one of my assigned areas was along the Imjin River where the River was used as the 38th parallel. We were engaged in Electronic Counter Measures and I was a high speed radio operator. We were subjected to incursions and infiltraters from North Korea. One May Day (May 1st, which is a Communist holiday) we were issued a tripod mounted 50 calibre machine gun to repel the demonstrators and mob that threatened us and our classified equipment.... |
vendador@cox.net posted on: Mon May 11 10:00:49 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE I was with the 8195th Army Unit, 8th Army in 1954 and 1955 along the DMZ just west of Panmunjam on a remote mountain top. I was a high speed radio operator assigned to an ECM team. I recorded a Russian telemetry signal out of Manchuria that was being used to bounce signals off the moon, getting ready for the launch of Sputnik...We were subject to infiltraters and incursions from North Korea, especially at night. We carried loaded carbines and ammo all the time, and we lived in Jamesways and even had infiltraters attack us at night in our sleeping quarters. We had classified electronics that the North Koreans and the Chinese and Russians wanted..Our mission was similar to the mission of the USS Pueblo. Anyone have any stories about the frequent infiltraters and night incursions and the fleeing civilians trying to escape North Korea? |
steve-lewis0@lycos.com posted on: Mon May 11 01:28:14 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/17th Infantry Don, Great site. I'm writing a novel that mentions Imjin Scouts throughout. Please drop me a line and let's talk about that. KEEP UP THE FIRE! Steve Lewis |
jbwig04@sbcglobal.net posted on: Fri May 8 06:55:24 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/23rd Infantry Greeting to all who served along the DMZ. I was there from June of 1968 until June of 1969. Assigned to Co "A" 1/23rd at Blue Lancer Valley but spent most of the time on OP Dort. Was exposed to Agent Orange there, am now typeII diabetic and was just rated as sixty percent disabled, so to those who are having difficult time getting help from VA, just presist. VA has now speeded up the process, took me about six months from start to finish.Great site Don--Thanks SSG John L. Wigley PS I am a shake-n-bake ncco one of the few sent to Korea. |
iubobj@comcast.net posted on: Wed May 6 19:42:18 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE Served with 181st Signal Company in and around ASCOM City, 1958-1959 Bobby R Jennett - Indiana |
Cramerhavens@dpcomm.net posted on: Tue May 5 21:57:16 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE I was assigned to HHC 3RD BDE 2nd INF DIV. (North of Imjin River) from Sept. 1969 to Oct. 1970 |
rsabo5496@yahoo.com posted on: Fri May 1 16:52:04 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 3/23rd Infantry i served in C company 3/23rd 2nd Div. from may 1967 to june 1968. i had posted on this sight about 4 years ago but have a different e-mail address now. after my last posting i heard from bob buscaglia from buffao, ny and would be happy to hear from anyone else i served with. Roger Sabo |
mike-asbill@hotmail.com posted on: Tue Apr 28 07:55:00 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/38th Infantry Would like to hear from anyone who served with A Co. 1/38 Infantry from May 1966 until December 1967. |
joem64@juno.com posted on: Sun Apr 26 19:15:38 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE Dear Sir I served from 1984-1985 in the 1st,BN(M),31STINF 1/31st(m) INF.2nd. Inf. Div. On our B Co. sing at Camp Edwards Engineer compound says the most forward deployed (M)Inf Company in the U.S. Army I was at camp Howes, then Camp Edwards Engineer compound.I was a cook I delivered rations to the Guard post Anyway one of the other cooks who was at the guard post said we should get the DMZ Imjin Scout patch . If it had to be issued ,We were not Issued the Award.We were cooks not Inf soldiers.I thought it would be nice to get a cup or something.I made sp.4 and kept the rank through my tour.Our Cooks team were always working getting out chow for the guys in our BN. Thank you God Bless you Jeffrey Meuninck |
ctbean@wk.net posted on: Sat Apr 25 09:31:22 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry I was ascott in the csc company I was NCOIC of the scout's tower on Oullette the summer of 1980 and had a very interesting time I also did my share of night ambush patrols I like the day recons the best.SCOUTS OUT! |
tomlisle@suddenlink.net posted on: Thu Apr 23 00:19:39 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/9th Infantry I have lots of pictures. I won the General's dog in a card game. Interesting story! Keep up the Fire! Tom Lisle |
Anonymously posted on: Tue Apr 21 15:43:09 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry I found this site while looking up references to the tree cutting incident at Panmunjom. Neat reflection from the past. I spent a few weeks with the B Co. 1/31 Mech in the OPs and doing the patrols in the DMZ. The mosquitoes were murder during the monsoon season. I also remember we had to send a team out to find "Butter Bar" who had somehow got "misoriented" during a night patrol and did not know their way back to the GP. All in all I think it was a good experience. Sgt Rock. B Co. 1/31 Mech Inf. 1978-1979 Camp Howze |
jbbaird69@hotmail.com posted on: Tue Apr 21 14:23:04 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry The Defense Department announced today the creation of theKorean Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The KDSM is a service medal to give special recognition for the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the U.S. armed forces who have served or are serving in the Republic of Korea. Public Law 107-314 legislated the creation of a new medal to recognize military service in the Republic of Korea and the surrounding waters. Members of the armed forces authorized the KDSM must have served in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the Republic of Korea, and the contiguous water out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land and water areas. The KDSM period of eligibility is July 28, 1954, to a future date to be determined by the secretary of defense. Servicemembers must have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility and have been physically deployed in the area of eligibility for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days or meet one of the following criteria: Be engaged in actual combat during an armed engagement, regardless of the time in the area of eligibility. Is wounded or injured in the line of duty and requires medical evacuation from the area of eligibility. While participating as a regularly assigned air crewmember flying sorties into, out of, within, or over the area of eligibility in support of military operations. Each day that one or more sorties are flown in accordance with these criteria shall count as one day toward the 30 or 60-day requirement. Personnel who serve in operations and exercises conducted in the area of eligibility are considered eligible for the award as long as the basic time criteria is met. Due to the extensive time period for KDSM eligibility, the nonconsecutive service period for eligibility remains cumulative throughout the entire period. The KDSM may be awarded posthumously, and only one award of the KDSM is authorized for any individual. Each military department will prescribe appropriate regulations for administrative processing, awarding and wearing of the KDSM and ribbon for their servicemembers, to include application procedures for veterans, retirees, and next-of-kin. More than 40,000 members of the U.S. armed forces have served in the Republic of Korea or the waters adjacent thereto each year since the signing of the cease-fire agreement in July 1953, which established the Demilitarized Zone. For more than 50 years, U.S. Armed Forces efforts to deter and defend the Korean Peninsula have helped maintain democracy and preserve the indomitable spirit of freedom. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
jbbaird69@hotmail.com posted on: Tue Apr 21 13:44:16 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry I was at Camp Howze, 1985-1987. We lived and patrolled on the DMZ from April 1986-Oct. 1986 and we recieved a very nice certificate for the Imjin Scout Award. I have to tell a story before I go. We were at Guard Post Oullete (sp) performing stand-to. I was sitting under the tripod of the 50 caliber (automatic weapons were not allowed in the DMZ) half asleep. My partner at the time was SP4 Johnson. Johnson was scared of everything. A rat started crawling up my leg and in my sleep induced partial coma I tried to shake him off. Johnson started yelling, "Corporal Baird" what's wrong, he freaked out, got up to run and nailed the bunker and knocked him out. After he was revived I laughed so hard I nearly passed out! Seems like the whole time I was there we had times like that. LTC John B. Baird USAR |
jimlow@windstream.net posted on: Mon Apr 13 16:49:22 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: Joint Security Area, Panmunjom (JSA) I was at JSA 1972-73. Started out in 1st platoon (I think it was the 1st) then went to the TOC desk. I remember LTC Gene Mitchell was commander there was SSG Fraembs, SSg White, Sfc Raspberry, Mike Crisp Bell in gun jeeps, Ron Cantrell drove for the NNSC. Lots of trips to Seoul. It was a great time. Anyone there at the same time shoot me a line. Thanks for the website. Jim Low |
gleffler@bresnan.net posted on: Sun Apr 12 21:19:04 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/23rd Infantry 4.2 inch mortars north of the Imjim River 1969-1971 , mechanized infantry. Anybody else? How about Ron Sharpe? Wayne Mitze? Sgt Nolan?All you guys still over there stay safe. Kalispell, Montana |
charlesb@cctexas.com posted on: Sun Apr 12 13:48:20 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/503rd Infantry I served with B Co., 1/503 from July 1987 to July 1988. Served on the DMZ from October to December 1987. Bn Cdr, LTC David Grange had the battalion roadmarch from Cp Hovey to The DMZ. I served in Korea again from 1994 to 1997. I doubt a roadmarch to the Z could be done now without getting someone runover. I ran into LTC Grange at Cp Roberts or Robertson, Little Rock, Arkansas when I was TDY there from Ft Campbell in 1999. He was 2 star then. He was a tough, but good leader. My CO after the Z was CPT Kanamine, a great guy. He had everyone in the companys respect. Somebody on this site mentioned the 1/503 Mess Hall at Cp Hovey. A real slop chute. When I was there in 1994 it had already been torn down. A superhooch went up in its place. Bn HQ was demolished also. In the 90's there was an effort to get rid of all quonset huts in Korea. I went on google earth (type in Tongduchon) and you can see CP Casey and Cp Hovey. The entire Second Brigade area as we knew it is gone and replaced with super hooches. Pretty much the same thing happened at Cp Red Cloud too. Time marches on. SFC Chip Baish, Infantry (ret) |
schmidt0460@sbcglobal.net posted on: Sun Apr 12 11:56:41 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE Name is Ed Schmidt, Chicago, IL, Served with HHC, 3rd Bgd, 1st Cav Div, Apr 64 to May 65. Was at Camp McGovern, Sound familiar to anyone? |
sidneyfrnklin@yahoo.com posted on: Mon Apr 6 11:36:29 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/8th Cavalry looking for anyone who serve in alpha 1/8 in 1989-1990 in fort hood texas. it is very important needs information to verify that our company receive CIB and valourous awards right now i have no information on dd214.At the time of deployment my commander was david c. camps an my 1st sgt was 1st sgt bautista,my squad leader was ssg kessler,and team leader sgt kevin schools and 1st lt nauyok. my name is sidney a franklin of plymouth n.c.27962. address 504 madison street .ph 252-791-0343 please call anytime. most of guys just call me frank. |
armyzoff@gmail.com posted on: Mon Apr 6 09:05:01 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: Joint Security Area, Panmunjom (JSA) I'm the battalion webmaster for the UNCSB-JSA unit website I am in the process of collecting just about everything and anything I can get my hands on regarding this fine unit. I was wondering if anybody out there served with CPT Bonifas or LT Barrett I would really like to put some normal everyday pictures of them on the site but the only ones I can my hands on are the two official photos and the 18 taken by MAJ(R) Larry G. Shaddix. Ms. Marcia Bonifas was here a few weeks ago, she brought the media with her, they wanted to see if we had any pictures of her husband but unfortunately, I think those are either with those who knew or served with them who knows, maybe one of you are reading this post and have something to offer. Thanks. |
mike1013@hotmail.com posted on: Tue Mar 31 14:19:30 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/38th Infantry Good website. Brings back many memories. Served in the DMZ from September to December 1981 with Co. C, 1st Battion, 38th Infantry. |
vintagegto@aol.com posted on: Thu Mar 26 09:03:53 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 702nd Maintenance Battalion Does anyone have a basic training yearbook from Fort Gordon Georgia class A-6-2 that would have graduated between February-March '69. I will gladly compensate soemone for their time. I am looking for an original or someone willing to make copies of the black and white pages. I have a yearbook from 702nd Maint. Batt. 1970. It has all five companies in it. I have made copy of Echo compnay for a guy and e mailed it to him. My basic training yearbook has gone missing, if someone has one please let me know. Where did 40 years go? Dennis |
fishdutt13@yahoo.com posted on: Wed Mar 25 01:38:40 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/72nd Armor, 2ID I was with HHC scout platoon 2/72 arm we patroled the Z from may 86 til aug. 86 My name spc 4 James Dutton I would like to hear from anyone who served with me. I was there for the 4th of july maybe one of the last bob hope uso shows. I'll never forget the z. monsoon season the rice pattys. Imjin scout forever! Scouts out! |
fishdutt13@yahoo.com posted on: Wed Mar 25 01:37:32 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/72nd Armor, 2ID I belong to the HHC 2/72 Scout platoon we were on the Z from may 86 to aug 86. July 4th 1986 bob hope uso show maybe one of his last . I never forget the Z. Scouts out!!!! til we meet at fiddlers green |
jeffrey.foust@yahoo.com posted on: Sun Mar 22 04:43:21 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: Joint Security Area, Panmunjom (JSA) Nice website. I served in both the JSA back in 1995 and in 1/9 Inf before the 7th Div was deactivated. Its nice to see a website dedicated to those of us that guarded the largest fenceline in the world. |
Cheyenne@icomnet.com posted on: Fri Mar 20 19:51:20 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/2nd Engineers Damn you have brought back some fine memories.Thanks for this site fellas.Makes me miss clearing all those little old minefields for you 11Bs.What a blast it was.Great country,great tour.Damn I miss it. |
goleson2@verizon.net posted on: Fri Mar 20 19:03:45 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 3/23rd Infantry C co 3/23 camp woods 67-68. I looked up my old guestbook entry,I see a mistake made when entering my unit,I was in the 3rd battalion,my first entry said 2/23,it was wrong. never rotated to the south,stayed on the Z for 11 months 23 days, would like to hear from any Imjin Scout. remember,jane, Gladys, Mayors mansion. Mortar hill,MDL, Cpt Scott,1LT Mc Kinney, Sgt Park SR, Sp/4 Wray, PFC Brumbough,and the old dusty black goat that wondered the compound. Keep Up The Fire. |
aultmanpi@aol.com posted on: Fri Mar 20 01:02:59 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: Joint Security Area, Panmunjom (JSA) served at j.s.a. 1967-68.Recently found out about U.S.Army reg 670-1 stating a right shoulder patch was authorized for april 1968-aug 1973.Since J.S.A. did'nt have a patch, which patch would be authorized? Have asksd many people w/ no answers.Please let me know.I know the present day patch is the tab w/jsa on it. I would like to know about then.Hope all you old guy's are doing well.thanks. |
Anonymously posted on: Wed Mar 18 15:52:05 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 3/23rd Infantry hhc 3/23 2inf div may69/june/70 was batlion staff driver for s2 officerany other 3/23 drivers out there |
enrique.g.barrera@us.army.mil posted on: Tue Mar 17 03:18:09 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/506th Infantry Stands Alone!!! In front of them All!!! Currahee!!! Scouts Out... May '88 HHC MEDIC-OCT 88- May '89 Scout Medic CSC 1/506th 22 patrols, 10 terrain runs, RUN TILL I PUKE, running on the tunnels,RUNNING ON THE MINEFIELDS-cr@p, back-up!/RICEPADDIES blowing up while we shoot at the range, Christmas on the MDL watching the badguys through the TOWSIGHT(yea!)"crosshairs on the binos...the left one -250m out-no wind-standing, oh sh!t, do they see me?, New Years '89 in Sanjori, 3Jan on MDL, wrong side of the line???,my Team:THE ROSE Joe Gurin,FRITZ THE CAT Fields, ARIYANG Kim, SPARTACUS,SPARTACUS II, RECON,(dog mascots)NKA infiltrates new construction site, MAC THE SNIPER,HENDERSON FROM HOUSTON, WOLFIE, MISERABLE BASTARD (PSG)SSG THIERRY, LT knew his maps,MICHELOB LIGHT-SCHLITZ MALT LIQUOR TALLBOYS CHEJUDO 88, PAL-PAL OLIMPEEKS, FREEEZING AND SNORING ON THE Z, running across freedom bridge to make pt,itaewon king club.Tambee hanaa chuseeyo, mekju olmana? SECOND PLACE FOR BEST MEDIC COMPETITION(NO NONSLIP KNOTS oops)0200 ALERTs Scouts Out... Stands Alone...Currahee...Scout Medic thanks for keeping up the site...still trying to qual for my badge |
Anonymously posted on: Sun Mar 15 16:25:39 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/23rd Infantry Lloyd O. Belcher- Logan,WV- Phone 304-239-6260 Served on the DMZ from 66 to 67 Charlie Co. would like to hear from someone. Don't have e-mail give me a call. |
danpertl@gmail.com posted on: Thu Mar 12 22:05:10 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/38th Infantry I was just surfing and came across this site, and thought if maybe some one from c 2/38 67-68 is out there. |
ksiefkas@yahoo.com posted on: Thu Mar 12 20:08:07 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/9th Infantry Served @ Cp Liberty Bell A Co 2/9 INF, 1st platoon, would like to hear from others from same time period. I got there Nov77 |
toribio2@yahoo.com posted on: Sun Mar 8 16:52:07 EDT 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/9th Infantry I served with the 2nd of the Ninth Infantry between 1968-1969 one of our units was north of the Imjin river when the crew of the Pueblo was realeased. Tory N. Garcia |
vintagegto@aol.com posted on: Wed Mar 4 14:15:52 EST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 702nd Maintenance Battalion First thanks to all the Scouts (enlisted,nco's and officers) that responded to my post about retroactive award of the Scout patch. I would like to relate an incident which recently took place. I was out to a Sunday brunch with a military club and I was wearing my 2nd Div. baseball cap. A woman from another group called out "Hey 2nd ID how are you?" I was surprised and asked her how she knew the division. She said she spent time in Korea as a teacher and one of her jobs was teaching English to KATUSAs. She asked if I ever heard my name over the NK loudspeakers. I told her I never did but it was nice to talk to a civilian who understood what was going on there. She asked if I had learned any Korean and of course I said about the only thing I remembered was Hey Yobosayo and she laughed. We talked about ourtime in Korea for awhile and then we were called to our brunch seatings. I told her about this site. This was on Long Island New York. Dennis Kulak |
MDavino@yahoo.com posted on: Wed Mar 4 07:55:31 EST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/38th Infantry It is good to see the guest book back up and running. I would like to let everyone know that the Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who ever served in the 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and our annual reunion in Tacoma, Washington from August 23-26, 2009, visit our website at www.2ida.org or write to P.O. Box 218, Fox Lake, IL 60020-0218. |
Anonymously posted on: Wed Mar 4 02:01:56 EST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/9th Infantry Hello Imjin Scouts! Thanks to a site visitor, I realized that the site Guestbook was not working. I just moved the site to a new service provider and had a permission problem on the directory where the messages are staged. Thanks again to the person that gave me the heads up! I appreciate it. KEEP UP THE FIRE! Don Lopez Webmaster |
rayknox101@gmail.com posted on: Tue Feb 3 15:45:43 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 3/32nd Infantry, 7ID Hey Bros, I served with Co.B, 3/32Inf, 7th Inf Div and was patrolling the DMZ in 1967. This is a great site and I really enjoyed reminiscing. |
DMZVETST85@YAHOO.COM posted on: Mon Feb 2 15:00:19 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry HI, WANTED TO LET FELLOW IMJIN SCOUTS KNOW ABOUT A FAIRLY NEW KOREAN MOVIE CALLED J S A . I FOUND IT ON EBAY FOR $12.00. IT'S THE ONLY MOVIE IV'E EVER SEEN THAT EVEN COMES CLOSE TO SHOWING WHAT WE DID ON THE DMZ. IT'S A REALLY INTERESTING MOVIE I THINK OTHER 2ND DIV VETS WILL AGREE. I WAS AT A GUN SHOW IN DALLAS RECENTLY, CAME ACROSS A GUY WHO HAD THE CLASS A IMJIN SCOUT BADGE FOR SALE. HE WANTED $75.00 FOR IT !!! ACCORDING TO HIM , IT'S THE DMZ BADGE FOR 2ND DIV IN VIET NAM , IT'S VERY RARE VERY HARD TO FIND ! TOLD HIM WAS WRONG ABOUT HIS INFO, THE GUY GOT UPSET.ONCE AGAIN, EVEN FOLKS NOW HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT WHAT WE DID . CHARLIE MIKE.......OUT.. |
patrick.m.bradley@us.army.mil posted on: Sun Jan 25 21:20:46 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: Joint Security Area, Panmunjom (JSA) Merry Mad Monk Bradley(monk name #$%^%) It's good to see the old scouts keeping track of the history. I just got back from being the S3A and Security Escort OIC for the UNC Joint Security Battalion at the JSA. Where we few Mi-Guks North of the IMJIM still patrol and earn the right to be called scout. You'll be happy to Know 1stROK even thought a Korean unit allows there JSA soldier to earn the IMG Scout and where the armband,and we still have memorials for our fallen brothers Barret and Bonifas. If you guys need any info on the current climate e'mail me and I'll help you out as much as I can. Freedom 3A out! |
a4x4mema@aol.com posted on: Wed Jan 21 12:14:39 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/31st Infantry I served in HHC 2/31 from 13Dec68 to 11Jan70. Went to the DMZ in May69. I was Bn mail clerk about the time we were at the DMZ. Memories have faded but I remember Sgt."D"(PSNCO),Lane Dryden (Bn clerk0 and Johnny Macdonald ( Supply Sgt). I remember only one incident and one death(A suicide) and being mail clerk I would have remembered any being evaced. I'm Richard Carrier. |
Anonymously posted on: Tue Jan 20 18:10:22 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry SERVED W/ A1/31 IN 84. BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE V A ABOUT MY SERVICE IN KOREA. ACCORDING TO THEM ITS NOT A COMBAT ZONE ?! BUT D O D APPROVED A NEW SERVICE MEDAL FOR KOREA THAT IS THE SAME TYPE AS VIET NAM SERVICE. IVE BEEN TOLD BY REMF S IN THE WACO V A OFFICE THAT THE KOREAN WAR ENDED IN 1953, BUT SO FAR NO ONE THERE CAN TELL ME OR SHOW ME ANY PROOF OF THIS. I VE BEEN TREATED FOR PTSD NOW FOR OVER 10 F%$#!@G YRS AND BECAUSE OF WHEN I SERVED AND NOT WHERE, THEY WILL NOT HELP ME, EVEN THOUGH MY SERVICE IN KOREA IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE V F W !! IM REALLY TIRED OF THIS CRAP !! WE ALL DESERVE TO TREATED WITH RESPECT FOR FACING THE 4TH LARGEST ARMY IN THE WORLD KNOWING THAT ON THE DMZ YOU CAN BE KILLED ANY MOMENT ! IF IT'S NOT A COMBAT ZONE , WHY THE STERILE UNIFORMS IN THE DMZ, WHATS THE POINT OF AMBUSH PATROLS AGAINST AN ARMED ENEMY ? W.T.F.? OVER ! WILD BUNCH 2ND PLT |
bigdaddyrolph@yahoo.com posted on: Mon Jan 19 22:03:44 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry I came across this site by accident and I am glad i did. I served from 1986-1987 with A Company 1/31st, and they were some of the best days of my life. I wish to get in ocntact with anyone from back then and share stories and such. I am retired now from the service but loved catching crap for proudly wearing my ImJin Scout badge all those years. I did see the article on the supposed phony Im Jin Scout patches and I have seen the ones posted on here as fakes on the custom jackets bought "down range" that it seemed everyone bought while there. hope that helps. I served during the last year that the 1/31st was active and have a compnay yearbook frommy time ther if someone needs copies let me know. Also I had gotten one of the 1/31st coins that were made in lue of the deactivation, but saddly had it lost in a fire some years ago. If anyone can send me information of where i can get one let me know. |
miguel2317@naver.com posted on: Thu Jan 15 21:36:28 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/72nd Armor, 2ID scouts out!!! my name is moon kwan hyun. as you know with my name, i am a korean. also i was katusa at scout platoon 2/72 armor battalion 1990-92. i patroled DMZ area in june 1991, so that means i sm also imjinscout hua~~~. recently i organized KATUSA VETERANS ASSOCIATION(www.katusa.mil.kr). and participated in manchu mile as a civillian in 2007 and 2008. i requst for entering imjinscout membership. could you give a chance join the american one more time in my life. thank you. scouts out!!!! |
vintagegto@aol.com posted on: Thu Jan 15 10:27:14 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 702nd Maintenance Battalion Perhaps a page can be created as a taps or last roll call for comrades who pass. |
schmidt32755@juno.com posted on: Mon Jan 12 00:46:10 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/9th Infantry CSC Co, AT Plt, was there when they swithched with the Bearcats, Also was the driver for CPT Blagg the BN S-2, never will forget 08/18/76, drove him to the site.... |
pesteward@hotmail.com posted on: Sat Jan 10 17:51:54 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/2nd Engineers Comments: I just learned yesterday that we have lost another Vet who was helping in the fight to change the Agent Orange Law for all Korea Vets. Sp.4 Dennis A. Grahn who served in C Company, 2nd Engineer Bn, 2d Infantry Division suffered a fatal heart attack while traveling from his home in Fairfield, California to Oregon for Thanksgiving Dinner. Dennis was very helpful in our effort by sending photos, statements and a copy of his Hostile Fire Pay Orders listing numerous other men. In Korea he worked on the massive job of installing the new chain link barrier fence, cleared old minfields and daily swept entry points and DP's for Infantry Patrols entering theZone. Dennis leaves his wife, Linda and one daughter that I know of. Although he will be missed by friends and family, we know he is now in a better place and no longer suffering the effect of Agent Orange Poisoning. Phil Steward, Captain (former) CO, Echo Company, 2nd Engineer BN, 2nd Infantry Division, Korea - 1968 - 69 |
redrwut@comcast.net posted on: Thu Jan 8 19:14:16 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE i would like to know how to submit items to the site. i was in korea in 1969/70 in Co./ A 2/38th inf |
pbgpd@employment911.com posted on: Wed Jan 7 18:15:03 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/9th Infantry Just wanted to say hello to all of you....I was in 1/9 2nd Inf Div located in Camp Greeves...served 1982 to 1983....It was an honor to serve for freedom. SP4 Lopez |
vintagegto@aol.com posted on: Wed Jan 7 11:56:48 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 702nd Maintenance Battalion Hello Is it possible to apply for the imjin scout certificate 40 years later. I was with 2nd inf div 69-70 but was not infantry mos. It was my belief all these years infantry mos was required but through the website I found the 2nd div regulation that I now believe makes me eligible for a scout certificate. I was assigned to c co. 702 maint. bn. We were in a camp which also had 4/7 cav. I was a company driver and spent a lot of time in the dmz as driver and or escort to maintenance personnel performing mission on the dmz. I do have copies of hostile fire pay for at least four months that I can find after so long. I know I performed at least 50 missions into the dmz and remember spending time at 1/9,2/9,1/38 and others i can't remember. I do remember my vehicle was a 151 bumper number c-8. If I am eligible for a scout certificate I would like to get one even though I'm no longer a 19 year old soldier I still have pride in serving with the second division. I also have many photos I would like to share. Thanks Dennis Kulak |
pete_reece@hotmail.com posted on: Sun Jan 4 12:02:23 PST 2009 UNIT ASSIGNED: 4/7th Cavalry any one remeber Boss Buffalo |
Anonymously posted on: Sat Dec 27 02:16:59 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/23rd Infantry I was a young inexperienced Sgt. I had already been to Vietnam and earned my CIB as a Pfc. I left the service after 3 years and returned with my first trip to Korea.That was 68-69 in the 2/23 B Company. I went to the ACTA and it was my first NCO training. I will not put down the unit or men. But I have to say I was young(21 and dumb.) We seemed to be on the end of the supply line because of the war and I guess our commitments in Germany and around the world. I spent the next 22 years in the Infantry, I ended up working for City and County government. I will soon retire from my 3rd career as a teacher.I will be 62 this March. Jack Bennett |
doughglide68flh@msn.com posted on: Thu Dec 25 03:45:03 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry Merry Christmas Brothers ! Pro Patria doughboy |
bcaulkin@gate.net posted on: Wed Dec 24 19:11:42 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1st Prov DMZ Police Co, 1st Marine Division Hello, Don, It's a while since I last contacted you. We are presently in contact with our first company commander of the 1st Provisional DMZ Police Company, 1st Marine Division. Captain (retired major) Sam Goich was the main force behind the forming and operating of the fledgling DMZ company from its September 1953 debut until he rotated back to the US in 1954. "Captain Sam" is 83-years-old, lives in Somerset, New Jersey and is in delicate health. He is suffering from the onset of Parkinson's disease, but he is still sharp as a tack and his memory is first rate. One of our group speaks with him at least once a week, it seems to perk him up a lot to reminisce, according to his sister who is caring for him. The attached photo shows Captain Sam, on the right, talking with General Randolph Mc. Pate, commanding general of the 1st Marine Division. Pate went on to become commandant of the Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis! and Merry Christmas! Bob Caulkins I'd like to send the photo I mentioned above, can you tell me what address to send it to? Thanks. |
j_jamiso@bellsouth.net posted on: Sat Dec 13 04:25:20 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: Advanced Combat Training Academy (ACTA) Yobosayo, Old Buddy. I've not dropped in for too many years. I checked in a few months ago and saw no updates had been posted for a matter of years, and I was saddened, but apparently not enough to do anything about it. I was (egotistically) running a GOOGLE search for myself this morning and was delighted to see you alive and well. I'm still in Loganville, having been joined by my wife in retirement. We enjoy screaming at one another. We've adopted our grandson, who is now 7, holder of a junior black belt, and speaks better Korean than I. Write when you get a chance. Who knows what form of collaboration between old soldiers will be allowed in this brave new world? Stuart |
dwgibbs@rocketmail.com posted on: Wed Dec 10 22:14:27 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/9th Infantry served 2 tours, 1978-79 CSC scout platoon under SFC Snead, and CPT mcord as CO. 1sg Snow,, was there when 1/9th moved from Hovey to Greaves first month there...keep up the fire,, spent many nights at the OPs,, walkin the Freedom bridge as guard ,, the AHA duties and the patrols along the DMZ..winning the 50 mile recon march during the indianhead olympics, and of course the 7up club in yongigo.. and team spirit,, completed repeling school on Chejo-do island,,loved it enough to go back after 6 months stateside at Ft. Carson and a tdy trip to Panama for jungle training... 2nd tour was with B co 1/17(m)Buffalo..80-82 (casy) with CPT Pace as CO,, was driver for XO LT Gill.. was then assigned to pmo to escort field grade officers "down range" in TDC to check on their men... recieved a 6 month extentsion to ets out of 2id... lots of pics. and a boat load of memories... |
Anonymously posted on: Tue Dec 9 16:58:14 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: Advanced Combat Training Academy (ACTA) I was assigned to the 2/72 armor,Camp Beard. I completed ACTA in June or July 1966. I was assigned to ACTA in late NOV. or early Dec 1966. I was a TAC NCO and taught numerous courses. Jim Bright was 1stSgt. Iwent back to Camp Beard in March 67. I enjoyed every minute at ACTA. I retired in July 1980 and now live in Grand Rapids,Mi. Had my prostate removed in Nov 07,thanks to agent orange I assume. What ajoy to work with VA and DFAS. Would really like to hear from anyone out there. Russ Bailey,SFC Retired |
t.day1@cox.net posted on: Sun Dec 7 13:02:29 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: Joint Security Area, Panmunjom (JSA) I spent Christmas 1969 at the JSA, does anyonw remember the Radio Teleltype comm center that was there? I was sent TDY from Seoul to send press relelase in Dec 1969 for the release of the Pueblo crew. Can't seem to find anyone that was statiooned at the JSA in 1969. I have some pictures of the release of the crew. |
doughglide68flh@msn.com posted on: Fri Dec 5 09:10:44 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/31st Infantry Merry Christmas and Happy New Years Brothers. My video "The Tree" is hosted at garage TV, got to click on region Worldwide English, hit the link posted with this post ! Keep up the Fire ! Pro Patria doughboy |
micnv5@aol.com posted on: Fri Dec 5 08:35:11 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 4/7th Cavalry looking for sp4 david cehr/ 4/7 cav campmackenzie/68/69. mike novotney. micnv5@aol.com. |
terrynolley@comcast.net posted on: Sun Nov 30 05:47:41 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/38th Infantry Fantastic site! I just learned I get to add a 14th piece of salad to my dress greens in the shape of the KDSM. I was manning bunker 9 at Guardpost Ouellette in November of 1984 when the huge firefight broke out down in the village. I got lots of good intel when 3 previously undiscovered North Korean spider holes opened up less than 100 meters from the MDL! They popped up to see what the all the excitement was and I told the PFC that was on duty with me to wire up the Claymores. Ahhh, good times :D |
t.day1@cox.net posted on: Thu Nov 27 21:29:50 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: Joint Security Area, Panmunjom (JSA) I was sent to the JSA in Dec 1968, I came from Seoul from A Co. 304th Sig Bn. I was to help send press releases for the Pueblo crew. Have pictures of them in buses coming from freedom bridge and stopping at JSA to go into latrine. Tried to have press conference but Cmdr. unable to answer questions, they flew them out to Seoul. I pictures of them getting onto Hueys and flying south. The picture o the mud road is very familiar, didn't they have some trick bridge to cross the Imjin River on, it had a dog leg half way across.An MP gave me a basard as a souvenir |
doncarloselrey58@yahoo.com posted on: Wed Nov 26 15:52:22 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE I served with the 2/8 arty,7th inf div,laision sect.We sent many men from our section to the DMZ ON tdy with the 2nd I.D. as F.O.s for the 4duce crews(illumination rounds).Our battalion was 3 or 4 miles from the Dmz as the crow flies but it took around 45 min to get there.I would go on runs to see my buddy who drew a 3 month TDY assignment, when ever possible..It was flak jackets, sand bag the vehical,extra ammo,for the ride. |
cote_51@msn.com posted on: Mon Nov 24 22:11:41 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE I was Company Commander of B Company, 1st BN, 32nd Inf., 7th Inf Div., at Camp Hovey, Koera from 1964 to 1965. I was an Army Aviator on ground duty. Our unit won the 8th Army touch football championship in 1964. We were the first unit in 5 years to receive an "Outstanding IG Inspection". Our unit was selected to go on a 50 mile hike, 25 miles out and 25 miles return. My Company went into the Army Training Test immediately upon rturn from the 50 mile hike for the 3 day test. We came out with the highest score in the 7th Division. When the test was given to all unit in the 7th Division for the Expert Infantry Badge, only 15 were presented within the 7th Division. My unit received 7 of those EIB's including myself. I was lucky and fortunate to be the Company Commander for my full one year tour in Korea. I serve two tours in Vietnam, one from 1967 to 1968 as an Aviation Company Commander. My second tour was from 1970 to 1971 commanding an Aviation Battalion. I retired after 32 years service as a senior officer. |
cote_51@msn.com posted on: Mon Nov 24 22:08:50 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE I was Company Commander of B Company, 1st BN, 32nd Inf., 7th Inf Div., at Camp Hovey, Koera from 1964 to 1965. I was an Army Aviator on ground duty. Our unit won the 8th Army touch football championship in 1964. We were the first unit in 5 years to receive an "Outstanding IG Inspection". Our unit was selected to go on a 50 mile hike, 25 miles out and 25 miles return. My Company went into the Army Training Test immediately upon rturn from the 50 mile hike for the 3 day test. We came out with the highest score in the 7th Division. When the test was given to all unit in the 7th Division for the Expert Infantry Badge, only 15 were presented within the 7th Division. My unit received 7 of those EIB's including myself. I was lucky and fortunate to be the Company for my full one year tour in Korea. I serve two tours in Vietnam, one from 1967 to 1968 as an Aviation Company Commander. My second tour was from 1970 to 1971 commanding an Aviation Battalion. I retired after 32 years service as a senior officer. |
screamingeagle_rakkasan@yahoo.com posted on: Mon Nov 24 15:38:08 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/17th Infantry Buffalo Raise UP!!! I was a track driver (D32 "Heavy metal noize") assigned to D Co. 3rd Plt. During our rotation at Warrior Base I was the RTO - loved learning all those brevity codes!! I remember my time on the "Z" as one of the best times I had in the Army (except for the rats in bunker #11 on GP Ouellete). I miss the "thunder runs" in TDC, soju kettles, and the smell of kimchee and ondol smoke in the morning.....battalion runs with a hang-over and 1sg Storme's nightblasts. I too would like to know where I can find an Imjin Scouts patch I never got one I only have the certificate and the class A button-badge. |
vpkilgore@yahoo.com posted on: Fri Nov 14 04:06:26 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/38th Infantry My name is Val Paul Kilgore. I was assigned to A Co. 1/38 and a Jan 66 class of ACTA. The second class. Very hard school, but very much needed at the time. Sgt e-5 then, Retired in 1978 as a Msg e-8. I would love to hear from any one from that time frame. This web site has given me lots of memories of the good and bad times. Most of all the fine people. Thanks for all the work on this . |
mspikea@msn.com posted on: Mon Nov 10 17:59:45 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 2/9th Infantry I was stationed with A2/9 from June 1969 to July 1970. I was just looking for info and found this web site. Thanks for the memories. Mike Ardoin RETIRED |
BJPETZ1127@yahoo.com posted on: Fri Nov 7 02:52:21 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: DID NOT SERVE I served in the CSC 1/32 Inf, 2nd Inf Div. May 74 to May 75, I recieved the Imjim scout badge, I think in Jan or Feb 75, After the redeye plt. relieved the GSR platoon or we reinforced it for some reason which I was never clear on. I know I saw an reply in here from Joe Hatton, looking for some patches, I might be able to help him out if you see this and can reply. anybody else out there? I like this site it helps me when I try and explain "Korea" to my children.(please add the 1/32 Inf to your scroll down list!, Thank you) Buccaneers! |
hishd@hotmail.com posted on: Mon Nov 3 10:01:04 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/9th Cavalry I served in both Hq Trp and B Trp of the 1st of the 9th (1st Cav Div) from July of 1961 until October of 1962 (3 month Berlin extension). It is now 2008 and I am 64 years old. I was 17 when I got to Korea and remember my months there with both fondness and trepidation. My God! How can almost 50 years have gone by? My best to all of you who served your country on the DMZ in the Frozen Chousen. |
tc@affenv.net posted on: Sun Nov 2 13:23:05 PST 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 1/38th Infantry Served with Bravo Bushwhackers 76-77" I will never forget It as long as I live. Bushwhacker black! 1/38th inf. DMZ Aug 77 Camp liberty bell, Imjin scout! |
fellermj@att.net posted on: Sat Nov 1 20:17:12 PDT 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 3/23rd Infantry Enjoy the site very much!! I was in Korea from Feb., 1968 to April, 1969. I was a forward observer in the 4.2 mortor platoon, HHC, 3/23rd. During this time the battalion rotated from "North" to "South" about every 3 or 4 months. I believe our camp north of the Imjin was Camp Lawton, just on the north side of "Freedom Bridge". When we were "North", since I was a FO, I would spend four days on a GP in the Zone, and then four days back in compound in Fire Direction Control. This was my summer of 1968 and late winter and early spring of 69. This is when I received my Scout patch. This site has brought back many memories, some good, some not so good. I still have the 3/23rd battalion yearbooks for 68 and 69. I could scan portions if anyone is interested. Thanks again for the site!! John (JC) Fellerman |
bkamarsh@aol.com posted on: Fri Oct 31 20:32:59 PDT 2008 UNIT ASSIGNED: 4/7th Cavalry i served with c trp 4/7cav from june69-july70 camp garry owen if ihad known 38 years later iwould be on the internet on this great site thanks guys iwould have taken picture and written the names of the people i met iremeber the winter of 69 was cold as hell and walking threw rice paddies to get to watch towers on the south side of the imjin river will never forget the spot lights and those damn loud speakers thanks again for this site Bruce marsh |