This list is in alphabetical order, if you can, please help with any information you may be able to provide. New entries updated on 12/9/09 are marked with an asterisk (*).
Joel Adams
Deb is looking for anyone who knew her father, Joel Adams.
Please email Deb.
John Albrecht
He was with I Company, 21st Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division who was captured on July 12, 1950 and died on Jan 31, 1951, at Hanjung-ni.
Please contact Shorty with any information.
Aerial Photos
John Powers, a historian with North China Marines, is trying to locate aerial photos taken of North Korean POW camps. Not the ground shot like the one seen on many sites of Camp 5, aerial photos taken of the camps.
Contact John .
Harvey M. Barnhart
Harvey M. Barnhart, is seeking information on members of his squad on the night of April 23rd, 1951. 24th Div. 9th Inf. Co K. 1st Platoon, 3rd Squad, MIA 4/23/1951.
Please contact Harvey.
*Thomas Berardi
Shorty Estabrook is looking for information about Thomas, B/21/24 who was promoted to Glory at the old Japanese Army Camp at Andong, North Korea.
Please contact Shorty.
Danny M. Bishop
Doug is looking for anyone who knew his uncle, Danny Bishop.
Please email Doug
Book Research
Douglas Rice is in the process of doing research for a book on the Korean War. The basis of the book will be using personal stories from those who served in the war. His father was there in 1951, with the 1st Cav Div. His father’s cousin was there with the 2nd Inf Div and was KIA on May 18, 1951.
Contact Douglas.
Ronald George Bradley
Rhonda McAuliffe, is seeking information on her father Cpl Bradley who serviced with Co B, 15th Inf, 3 Div. He was listed as MIA while defending “Outpost Harry’ in North Korea on June 11, 1953. Any information about him would be appreciated.
Please email Rhonda
William C. Bradley
Robin is looking for information about her Uncle, William C. Bradley. Her Uncle was a medic in the same medical unit as William C. Geyer (who was a Master Sergeant in Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division). Her Uncle reportedly died of pneumonia on December 15, 1950. Mr. Geyer mentioned two other POW’s George W. Crawford and Jackie N. Carveau who attempted escape with him in August of 1952 and returned to Camp 2.
Please email Robin
*Henson Grand Breedlove
Patrick Breeklove and Patrick Breedlove, Jr. are looking for information about their Father/Grandfather, Henson Grant Breedlove, PFC. He was with the 7th Infantry, 57th FA Bn 105MMH. “He only spoke to my brother and I once about the war shortly before he died in 1996. Back then, the internet wasn’t much and my father and uncle couldn’t find much information. Thanks to your site and another, I found more information than I thought I could. I hope to one day find a veteran who knew him in the war and learn more about his experience and who he was. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and I can only imagine he was a good soldier and comrade as well. Thank you again on behalf of his children and grandchildren.”
Please emailthem
David O. Brown
Shorty Estabrook is looking for any information on David O. Brown of the H Infantry 19/24 or if you knew him.
Please contact Shorty.
Tony Bruno/Paul Brunio
Bill Banghart is trying to obtain info on a POW who was with his dad,William Emerson Banghart, from 1950 to 1953. The POW’s was either Tony Bruno or Paul Brunio from New Jersey. He did a painting for his dad and 3 other POW’s on a Chinese silk handkerchief in water colors provided by the Chinese as Xmas presents one year.
Please contact Bill.
Dominic Caldarella
Don is desperately trying to locate Dominic Caldarella or anyone who knew him.
Please email Don.
Jim Caprin
Deb is looking for anyone who knew any of Jim Caprin's family.
Please email Deb.
Thomas G. Carr
My uncle, SFC THOMAS G CARR was in Camp 5 from Dec 2, 1950 until Feb 28th 1951, when he died.I am wondering if you know of anyone who may have known him. I learned yesterday that Tommy's death date was provided by Fred Prosperi, who came home Aug 1953. Sadly he died in 1997.
Please email Cathy.
PFC Glenn Alan Carter
Merrie (Carter) Miller is researching her Father’s service records and found out he was in Company B, 7th Inf, part of Task Force Dysdale. He was one of those stranded in Hell Fire Valley. He was shot in the head on November 29, 1950, and survived that injury but was never the same and died 15 years later at age 35. In the process of researching his life, she has become very emotionally disheveled and is very sad that her Father was someone she could not know.
Please email Merrie any info you can.
*William F. Cherry
Cindy Clamp is looking for information about her great-uncle, William F. Cherry, 19th Infantry Regiment. He was taken prisoner of war, forced to march in the “Tiger Death March’ and was killed by a guard at Manpo, North Korea on September 26, 1950.
Please email Cindy.
Rodney Cloutman
Francis Robichaud is searching for info on his uncle. He was XO for K Co. and then CO after commander was wounded or killed. Francis thinks he was captured at the Battle of Kunu Ri. K Co, 3rd Bn, 9th Inf Reg, 2nd Inf Div, 8th Army.
Please email Francis.
Vincent J Cobalis
Michelle Cobalis is looking for information about her grandfather, Vincent J. Cobalis. He was a POW in the Korean War. She found his name on our website and wanted to know if our association or membership has any pictures that might have her grandfather in them. The only pictures she had of her grandfather were destroyed by water damage. It would be greatly appreciated by Michelle and her family if you had any pictures you would be willing to share.
Contact Michelle .
Donald Cunningham
Tony Baker is trying to get some info about Donald, who was a Squad Member of his that was captured the night of 6 Feb, 1951. They were assigned to K Co 21st Inf Reg 24th Div. Donald died in March 2007.
Please contact Tony.
Alfred Davey
Rick is looking for any info on his father. Pilot Alfred Davey was with Fast Carrier Task Force 77 or Air Group 9. He served as an F9F pilot off the USS Oriskany and served as a POW for 8 months.
Please contact Rick.
Dale Demmin
Shorty Estabrook is looking for any information on Dale Demmin of the Hvy Mtr 34/24 or if you knew him.
Please contact Shorty.
John D. (Jackie) Franklin
Shorty Estabrook is looking for information. Franklin was with A/19/24 and captured on July 16, 1950 and died on June 6, 1951, at the old Japanese Army Camp. He was from New Jersey.
Please contact Shorty with any information.
Richard D. Gallardo
Walter Diaz is searching for information about his cousin, Richard D. Gallardo, RA28-092-162, who served in Co I, 31st Inf RCT, 7th Div, Korea in 1950. Richard was captured and held prisoner for almost 3 years and survived. He is researching Richard’s service in Korea for his own information and also for a son Richard had that he is also looking for. He always understood Richard was captured at Chosin Res. on Dec 12, 1950, and released in 1954.
Email Walter.
William Norbert Geyer
Robin has been trying for some time to locate any information regarding an Ex-POW, by the name of William Norbert Geyer. He mentioned her missing Uncle, William C. Bradley, in his debriefs and she is wondering if there may be a family member who she can speak with. Her Uncle was a medic in the same medical unit as Geyer (who was a Master Sergeant in Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division). He reported that her Uncle died of pneumonia on December 15, 1950. Mr. Geyer mentioned two other POW’s George W. Crawford and Jackie N. Carveau who attempted escape with him in August of 1952 and returned to Camp 2.
Please email Robin
*Capt. Louis Paul Gorrell & Anton Brom, Jr
Douglas Grant is looking for information about his uncle, Capt. Gorrell and Anton Brom. Capt. Gorrell was shot down over N. Korea June 10, 1952. The only survivor of the B-29 #44-62183 was Anton Brom Jr, he was repatriated during the Big Switch and in camps 2B and 5 during the war.
Please emailDouglas
PFC James William Hillen
Marlene is looking for anyone out there that might remember her uncle and know what really happened to him? He served with 19th Regt. 24th Div. was on the Tiger Death March.
Please email Marlene
John T. Hindman
Anne Hudson, John’s daughter, was with him when he testified in the war trials. She is interested in transcripts or info from the trails. She thinks that the trials were likely sometime between 1955 and 1957, in Ft. Lewis.
Please email Anne
Chaplain Kenneth Hyslop
John Charles Hyslop is looking for information regarding his father, Capt. Kenneth Hyslop (Chaplain), serving with the 19th Regiment, HQ and HQ Co, 24th Division. With the rest of the 19th he left Beppu, Japan, on 1st July 1950. He was captured near Anju, N Korea on 4th November 1950, and is reported to have died of mistreatment and starvation on 12th December, 1950.
Anyone who may remember anything about him would be helpful, he knows very little, and is trying now to discover anything he can, especially about his days as a P.O.W. Please email John.
Michael Ivanushka
Aaron is the grandson to ex-POW Michael Ivanushka and is looking for anyone who knew him or may have any photos of him.
Please email Aaron.
Arthur Macon Jones
Scott Shilling is trying to research information in reference to his uncle, Arthur Macon Jones. He was in the Army, 21 Inf Reg C Co, 24 Inf Div. Little is known about how he died and any information would be greatly appreciated.
Email Scott.
Richard “Dick” Edward Killion
Kim Killion, daughter of Richard Killion is looking for more information on her father, a POW during the Korean War. He passed away in 1989 and is now buried in the national cemetary in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There was never any discussion in our family about his experiences and no documentation, except one letter home that I was able to find among my aunt’s belongings.
If you have any suggestions for my finding out about his military service, his time in Korea and anyone that may remember him, I would very much appreciate it, please email me. Born 02/16/1933, died 08/19/1989, buried 08/28/1989.
Capt. Michael J. Lorenzo, Theodore Pickett, Earl Chester
COL. Ali Denizli, Turkish Ex-Korean POW, is seeking information on these P.O.Ws or any POWs from 2 Division that was with the Turkish POWs.
If you have any information, please email COL. Denizli.
Ben J. Martin
Joan Wright Wilborn is seeking information on Ben J. Martin, 7th Cav. 1st Cav. Div, from Fort Smith, Ark.
Please email Joan.
Col Charles W. Maultsby
Gary C. Meeker, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) is writing a history of USAF aerobatic teams. Col Charles W. Maultsby was a pilot on the Thunderbirds in 1958 - 1960 and also POW during the Korean war, having been shot down in a 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron F-80 on 5 January 1952. He is asking our assistance in learning more about Col Maultsby’s experiences during his captivity.
If you have any information, please email Gary
*James Patrick McGuire
Sheila Appello is looking for information on James Patrick McGuire, a sergeant in B Company, 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalion, 8th army. We know he was captured near Unsan, Korth Korea on Nov. 2, 1950.
My father never spoke of him, survived the war, married and had 12 children. There was a picture of him in our living room and we showed up for every memorial. He was a ghost. I understand he tried many times to get files from the military and were told they were burned. We now know they weren’t and are following due process under the Freedom of Information Act to retrieve anything we can on his capture and death.
We would like to give this gift to our father - edited - of course, and we understand any account offered despite its graphics are welcomed to us, but we would like to know just the same.
If you have any information, please email Sheila
John Midolo
Don is desperately trying to locate John Midolo, or anyone who knew him.
Please email Don.
Ira V. Miss
Beverly Dinterman is trying to get some information on some men who were with her cousin in the Korean War. There were some men who were with him when he died and was buried: John Henry Vertner, James E. Hodges, John Lester Tyler and Billy Joe Harris. They were in HQ Company, 3rd Bn, 38th Infantry Regiment and became P.O.W.’s on 13 February, 1951, near Hoensong. She doesn’t know what camp they were in. She’s doing this for her cousin, the sister of Ira Miss. Catherine is up in age and wants to find out some things from these men.
Please email Beverly.
Repatriated at Munsun-Ni
I am looking for persons that were repatriated at Munsun-Ni from August to October in 1953. I was with the 11th Evac hospital unit when the exchange took place. I need some to verify the condition of some of the pows that I witnessed. Thank you for your assistance, Henry Wenzel, Cpl USMC.
Please email Henry.
Pictures Needed
Pictures of returning POWs, POWs in camps, and past reunions are needed for our website. Please email photos (72dpi, 600px wide) to the webmaster.
Leonard Edward Provost
I am looking for a photo of Leonard Edward Provost I have been working on family tree for about 15 years now when I came across my great uncle’s short lived life. All of his immediate family are deceased, his father and my grandmother were brother and sister. I never knew my g-uncle I was born the year he died.
Please email Leonard's great nephew.
PFC Felix John Pucciarelli
Dan Pucciarelli is attempting to find POW’s who were with his father, Pfc. Felix John Pucciarelli, Camp 2, he thinks he served with 9th Inf. Regt. Co K. Dan knows he was captured around April 1951, and released around August 1953. He would like to know more about his Father’s time in camp.
Please email Dan.
Edward R. Quinn
Rita McLoughlin Jeleniewicz is looking for anyone who may have known her cousin, Edward R. Quinn, who was from Queens, N.Y.
Please email Rita.
Raymond Reed
Shorty Estabrook is looking for any information on Raymond Reed of the B Infantry 34/24 or if you knew him.
Please contact Shorty.
Ernest A. Rodriguez
Sherry Rodriguez is looking for anyone who knew her father, Ernest A. Rodriguez.
Please contact Sherry.
*Charles E. Rook
Charles’ son is looking for any information on his father.
Please contact him.
Sgt. Donald E. Rose
Dick Shover is trying to track down Sgt. Donald E. Rose, a fellow 4.2 FO during 1952 Korea.
Please email Dick.
Tommy Eugene Ross
W.A. Ross is seeking information on his brother, Tommy. Tommy was a Medic with the Ambulance Platoon, Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Div. He was taken prisoner while tending his wounded comrades near Kunu-ri, North Korea, on December 1, 1950 and died on or around March 31, 1951 in Camp 5.
If you have any information, please email W.A.
Paul R. Sanders
Charles Sanders is searching for information on his uncle, Paul R. Sanders. He was in Love Company and was captured on or about 12 July 1950. Charles believes he is listed as a Tiger Survivor and was in Camp 3 and/or 5.
Please contact Charles.
Gerald Michael Savage
Debra Brodhead is looking for someone who kner her uncle, Gerald Savage in POW camp. He escaped with a group of other men on his 7th attempt. He stated that the rest of the imprisoned prisoners were liberated approximately two weeks later by American Troops.
Please contact Debra.
BGEN F. H. Schwable
Troy Schwable is looking for information about BGEN Schwable.
Please contact Troy.
Neil Scott
Shorty Estabrook is looking for any information on Neil Scott of the Med Infantry 34/24 or if you knew him.
Please contact Shorty.
Robert W. Settles
Dave Settles is searching for information on his father, Robert W. Settles. He was former Korean POW with B Co, 38 Inf, 2nd Div in Camp 1 and passed away in 1995. Dave would like some stories or photos from the men he knew and served with in Korea.
If you have any information, please email Dave.
Charles Shaw
Charles W. Shaw, nephew of Charles Wade Shaw, B/57 FA, 31RCT., is seeking information on his Uncle who was perhaps captured, in November/December 1950 in or near the Chosen Reservoir. His Grandmother just turned 98 and would like information on her son.
If you have any information, please email Charles.
Charles Skero
Shorty Estabrook is looking for any information on Charles Skero of the B Infantry 34/24 or if you knew him.
Please contact Shorty.
Robert Dean Smith
Theresa King is looking for her dad who was a POW in Korea for 33 months, captured November 28, 1950. He was killed in 1960 in a helicopter crash.
If you have any information about him, please contact Theresa.
William Dean Smith
Mrs. Fancie Smith is seeking information on her Uncle, William Dean Smith, who died about 2/14/51 in Camp 5. He was captured on or about November 24, 1950. He served with Headquarter and Service Company, 3rd Engineer Combat Bn, 24th Infantry Division.
If you knew or have knowledge of William Dean Smith, please email Mrs. Smith.
Helen Spaulding
Tigers are searching for Helen, her last known address was 5047 Olivewood, Riverside, CA. If you have any information on her.
Please contact them.
Sunchon Tunnel Massacre Survivors
Author Pat Avery is looking for pictures of Sunchon Tunnel Massacre survivors.
Please email Pat.
*James A. Talbert
Travis James Johnson, 12 years old, is looking for anyone who may have known James or has any pictures of him. Due to a house fire, they have lost all their pictures. TJ was very close to his grandfather and would love any pictures of him from his time as a POW or from any reunions.
Please email TJ.
Jackie Ray Thompson
Randy is searching for information about his father. He was captured 12/2/50 and held at Camp 3 then released by exchange 8/25/1953. He died in 1978.
Please email Randy
William G. (Gustave) Toomey
Family is looking for any information regarding their father, William Tooney.
Please email William's family.
John Angelo Tricomo
Anita Mills is interested in finding someone who knew her uncle, John Angelo Tricomo, who died May 18, 1951, as a POW. He was with 23 INF, PEF E3.
If you have any information, please email Anita.
Turkish Brigade
Ret. COL Ali Denizli is collecting the reminiscences of US Korean War personnel who worked with the Turkish Brigade or who have seen Turkish soldiers in action in Korea. He is also be interested in hearing from US personnel who lived in captivity with Turkish Korean War personnel
If you have any information, please email COL Denizli.
MSGT Albert W. Vaillancourt
I am the son of MSGT Albert W. Vaillancourt. My father was in Co. L 3rd BN 8th Cav Regt. And was captured along with most of his company during the battle at Unsan. I am seeking information as to how exactly he died in camp #5. If you or any of your members could help it would be greatly appreciated. My mother is still alive and in 1998 with my help we had my fathers body moved from Billerica, MA to Arlington National Cemetery. The only other thing that my mother had requested is that we have his cause of death changed from malnutrition, to he died of wounds. I have been told by several members of the Massachusetts Chapter that he had his foot amputated due to wounds and gangrene. If I could find several other survivors from camp #5 to verify this in writing the U.S. Army will have his death certificate changed.
Respectfully Yours, Rev. James A. Vaillancourt
Please email Rev. Vaillancourt
War Time Humour
George Korankye is researching war time humour from World War 1 to the present from all events (military, religious, political, social, business). He is looking for cartoons/stories/speeches that are funny, satirical, ironic, anecdotal, “pithy” sayings, etc. for his research and possible publication in a book.
Please email George.
Obie Wickersham
Jerri Garofalo is looking for information regarding the Korean War and POWs as it pertains to her uncle, Obie Wickersham, who was a Platoon Sergeant during the Korean War.
Please email Jerri
James (JT) Wilkes
Deana is trying to locate information on James who was either a P.O.W. or was wounded in battle and died in Washington DC or the Philadelphia area, around the early 1950’s. She can’t find him on any of the military indexes.
Please email Deana
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