In God We Trust
We appreciate your gift and thoughtful support as you remember family and friends. May the Korean War and its veterans never be forgotten.
Gift of $50 given by: James Kenfield of Colorado.
Born in 1931, PFC Francis M. Edgemon was a member of the 32nd Infantry Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division. The Paseo County, Florida native was killed in action on Pork Chop Hill on July 08, 1953.
Gift given by: Green Bay Area Mother of Twins Club
Gift given by: Don & Margo Koten, Syracuse, NY
Gift given by: Anonymous donation
Gift given by: Fifth grade class, Carl Sandburg Elementary - Correspondence from school
Gift of $50 given by: Raymond Rautiala
Anthony McNulty helped sponsor the KWE. Raymond wrote:
"Enclosed is a small donation for a wonderful site. So many have forgotten the Korean War and the men who died and those that survived. My friend Anthony McNulty, who lived at 1304 S. Elgin, Forest Park, IL, passed away on 12/31/01. He soldiered in the 24th Infantry Division, Fox Company, in Korea 1951-52. This is a way of remembrance that his family would like. Keep up the good work. I will try to send a monthly stipend."
An excerpt from Anthony's obituary:
"Anthony Christopher McNulty, 73, native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, cherished brother of Bridget (John) Scott, Nina (the late John) Friel, Brendan, Rosemary McNulty, Margaret (John) Peterson and the late James, Henry, Mary, Joseph, Gerald, Imelda and Charles; beloved uncle of Patrick (Candace), Brendan (Roxanne) McNulty, Theresa Scott (Bob McHugh), Catherine (the late William) Walker, Rosemary Scott (Alan Gee), Patricia Scott (Jimmie) Albrecht and Sean (Mags) Friel; loving uncle and great-uncle to many in the USA, Ireland and England. He is also survived by many other devoted friends, especially Ray Rautiala and Kevin Coster."
Gift of $50 to the KWE's Endowment Fund given by: His son, Thomas G. Pramberger, New York
"I am writing to thank you for the creation and maintenance of the Korean War Educator website. My father, Frank (Franz) Pramberger, was a veteran of the Korean War in the U.S. Army. When I was growing up my father rarely spoke about his service. It was not until his death on June 22, 1998 that I realized he had received a Silver Star. My father emigrated from Germany in 1950 and was proud to be an American and to have served his country. While in the process of renewed interest in the Korean War and my father's service I came across your wonderful website.
I have enclosed a copy of the citation for his Silver Star on which there are the citations of three other brave servicemen. I hope you find that copy helpful in updating the citation portion of your website. In addition, I have also enclosed a contribution that I would like you to accept on behalf of my father, Frank Pramberger. Thank you again for all of your hard work and determination on behalf of the veterans and their families."
Gift given by: His widow, Jo Quick of Milwaukee, WI
Wil was a WWII veteran with the 61st Signal Battalion. He re-enlisted in the Army in January 1946 for three years. From April 1949 to August 1950, Wil was a platoon leader in E Company and G Company for the 2nd battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. In Korea, he was assigned to a weapons platoon and later to the Pioneer and Ammunition Platoon. He served in Korea September 1950 to January 1951.
Gift of $100 given by: Frank A. Folk, MD. CO, Easy Med, 1953
This memorial gift was placed in the KWE's Web Hosting Fund in Lt. Frank Roach's memory.
Lt. Frank L. Roach, USNR, was a Navy Doctor who served at "Easy" Medical Company, First Marine Division in the field in Korea 1952-1953. Easy Med, located at the railhead at Munsan-Ni and close to Panmunjom, supported the First Marine Division at its eastern sector. Frank was the Division Psychiatrist and was stationed with us. He treated the wounds--beyond the physical--of our Marines at Easy Med and was also called to consult at Able and Charlie Companies. His compassionate care, coupled with his professional skill, not only helped ease the pain of the wounded, but also elevated the morale of the corpsmen and doctors. When he was "off-duty" his concern was evident as he continued to bear the burdens of others. On discharge from the service he returned to his devoted wife, Fran, and family. He continued to serve his 'boys' as staff psychiatrist at the VA Hospital, Hines, Ilinois until his untimely death in 1986. He is at peace on his beloved Washington Island, Wisconsin.
Gift of $25 given for Veterans Day by: Sharon Lee, Massachusetts
"This donation is given in the name of my father. Over thirty years after Korea, my dad was in an explosion and he kept saying it wasn't anything like a grenade. What you do with the Korean War Educator is a needed and wonderful thing. Thank you."
Gift of $25 given by: Charles W. and Audrey S. West, North Carolina
This memorial gift was placed in the KWE's General Operating Fund in David's memory.
Sgt. David L. West was a member of the 35th Infantry Regiment, Heavy Mortar Company, 25th Infantry Division, when he died of hostile wounds in the Kumwha area of Korea. Born November 21, 1929, he was from Cabin Creek, West Virginia. He was a platoon sergeant in the Heavy Mortar Company when he lost his life.
Gift of $10 given by: Ralph Oliver, Sr. (Korea 1951) in memory of his late son and living granddaughter
Ralph Oliver, Jr. went to Nicaragua immediately after graduating from college in 1979 and was one of the last Americans to escape when the Sandinistas took over that country. A Naval Reservist, an accomplished aviator, and architect, he was killed in a parachuting accident in New Zealand. His youngest daughter, Shari, recently returned from deployment in Afghanistan with the Department of Defense, following in her father's footsteps.
Gift of $10 given by: Tho Minh Oliver, Ralph Oliver, Jr.'s widow
Tho and Ralph Oliver were married for over 30 years. She had escaped from Vietnam after having two ships sunk beneath her and is now proud to be a patriotic American.