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Because of these donations, the KWE has remained online and will remain online through all years sponsored. Your support is appreciated.
Ray Vallowe, Belleville, IL
Army veteran of Chosin Reservoir. His memoirs are on the Chosin Reservoir page of the KWE.
Gene Dixon, Traverse City, MI
USMC veteran of Chosin Reservoir. His memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages.
S/Sgt. Chris Sarno, Medford, MA
USMC tanks, two tours of duty in Korea. His memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages.
David Williams, Stockton, CA
Army veteran of the Pusan Perimeter & Beyond
In honor of USMC veteran Dale H. Brown
C-1-7, Korea '51-'52. A gift from Dale's boot camp buddy, who included the note, "Semper Fi, Buddy!"
In memory of Lt. Frank L. Roach
Frank was a Psychiatrist, Easy Med, Korea 1952-53.
S/Sgt. Chris Sarno, Medford, MA
Chris served in USMC tanks and did two tours of duty in Korea. His memoir is on the Korean War Educator's Memoirs pages.
In memory of the fallen from Lynn Hahn
148th Graves Registration, Korea 1952-53. His memoir is on the Korean War Educator's Memoirs pages.
In memory of James Thomas (KIA) and Joe "J.R." Duran (WIA)
These two men were fellow soldiers who served with James Bolt of Laurens, SC in the Pusan Perimeter in 1950. James Thomas did not survive his ordeal. J.R. Duran was severely wounded, but he survived Korea.
In memory of the innocent children of Korea whose lives were forever altered by the Korean War from the Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham, WA
In memory of all Korean War veterans on behalf of the Great State of Washington from Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham, WA
In memory of Technical Sergeant Donald Joseph Lupo, USMC, Detroit, MI from Gerald Merna
Don was born February 14, 1921. His military serial number was 387803. He died of wounds on February 25, 1953, while serving as an Anti-Tank Assault Infantry Unit Leader with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines.
In honor of Ted & Shirley Heckleman of Bellingham, Washington from Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham, WA
Both Ted and Shirley served their country during the Korean War—he in the USMC as a member of the Chosin Few in Korea and she in the US Air Force.
In memory of the victims of 9/11 from Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham, WA
9/11 serves as a permanent reminder to Americans that freedom is as precious as life itself, and just as easily taken from us if it is not protected.
In honor of Victor F. Cada, Brookfield, IL from the Cada family, Bloomington, IL
Mr. Cada served as a pilot with the 100th and 390th Bomb Squadron during World War II. He was also a pilot with the 437th Troop Carrier Wing during the Korean War.
In memory of the veterans of the 712th Transportation Railway Operating Battalion who served during the Korean War from the 712th TROB
In memory of the veterans of the Casualty Section, Adjutant General's Office, Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division from Maurice R. "Dick" Wainwright, Arizona
A message from the donor:
I was assigned to the Casualty Section, Adjutant General Office, Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division. This was a small portion of the AG Office (three to five men). We were responsible for reporting all losses to the division of approximately 18,000 men. This included Casualty Reports, letters to families, inquires of the status of certain men, etc. The division had over 800 KIA's and numerous other types of losses. The section while training in Japan developed a casualty feeder report (prepared by the medic) that was later adopted by the Far East Command. I was assigned from mid February 1952 to mid March 1953.
Using the feeder report we were able to determine the number of casualties to expect from a combat action. The report was designed to transmit the information over the radio using a combination letters and numbers. Our reporting system made our reports to 8th Army in a matter of hours, not days.
I am proud to report that we had a perfect record while I was there. When I left the division I was the NCOIC of the section and was presented a Bronze Star for meritorious service. It was a job and I still have thoughts that makes me sad. I have not talked to any other who had the same job in another unit. We were some of the unsung vets.
In memory of all who served in Korea from SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC Ret.)
Jack was a veteran of three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages.
In memory of Joseph N. "Joe" Roberts, Wilbraham, MA; 1st Plt., "C" Co., 17th Inf. Rgt., 7th Inf. Div., (Army) Korea 1952-53; Heartbreak, Pork Chop, Erie & Arsenal Outpost, Jane Russell from Donald & Jean Maynard of Massachusetts, the Ladue Family of Massachusetts, Mary & Andrew Snoddy of New Jersey, and Timothy Rymasz of Massachusetts
Joe's memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages.
In memory of all who served in Korea from SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC Ret.)
Jack was a veteran of three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages.
In memory of all Dog Company Seventh Marines who served in Korea from fellow Dog Seven veteran from Fred Frankville, IL
In memory of all the Americans who fought for the liberty of South Korea during the Korean War from LeeSang Don
LeeSang is a university law professor in Seoul, Korea.
In memory of every American serviceman and woman who spent Christmas and other holidays thousands of miles from home in far-away Korea from Bill D. Saxon
Bill was an Artillery Forward Observer in Korea 1952.
In memory of the Korean War radio operators who served in the 51st & 4th Signal Battalions from SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC Ret.)
Jack was a veteran of three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages.
In memory of Wesley Janca from Barbara Rose, Florida (Wesley's daughter)
In memory of the brave men of Love Company from Clifford Prest, BAR man, Love Company, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Korea 1951-52
In memory of the men of Task Force MacLean and Task Force Faith who fought so valiantly in Korea from Ray C. Vallowe of Illinois
Ray was an Army survivor of the Chosin.
In memory of John Frank Kronenberger from Sheila Kronenberger (John's wife)
John was a 16-month Army veteran of the Korean War.
In recognition of the United States Marine Corps' 242nd birthday on November 10, 2017 from Jerome S. Bonkowski of Illinois, 1st Sgt., USMC (Ret.)
In honor of Charles Scott, former professor at Glenville College & Korean War veteran from John B. Gillespie of New Hampshire
He included this message:
I had Charles Scott as a professor at Glenville College. I recently read his memoirs about his time in Korea during the Korean War. I followed the Korean War as a child in Grit and Charles Scott made it come to life for me. Please accept this donation on his behalf.
In memory of Sgt. William J. Huebner, Jr., 3rd Infantry Division, Korea from Holly H. Ryan (his daughter)
Holly also sent three pages of Bronze Star recipients for our Bronze Star page. She sent this message to the KWE in December of 2021:
Enclosed is a donation in memory of my father, Sgt. William J. Huebner, Jr., correspondent and soldier. Please use the funds as you see fit to keep the website going. Thank you for all you do to remember and pay homage to these veterans.
In memory of Vernon Ray Ribera, Platoon Leader, Rifle Company, 45th Infantry Division from Leslie Ledda (Vernon's daughter)
Vernon was a merchant marine and member of the US Army at the end of World War II. He joined the Oklahoma National Guard and was recalled to service in the Korean War. He fought in the Chorwon Valley, receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.