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Heavy fighting marked their months at the front, including a magnificent attack and defense of Hill 581 that May. Throughout their deployment in Korea, the 2d Rangers served with honor and achieved an outstanding combat record.
- The US Army's First, Last, and Only All-Black Rangers
The history of the 2nd Ranger (Airborne) Company in Korea is told in a comprehensive book by former 2nd Ranger MSgt (Ret.) Edward L. Posey, with contributions from other Rangers. His book, The US Army's First, Last, and Only All-Black Rangers, was published by the Savas Beatie LLC company in 2009. Posey chronicles the movements and actions of the company at Tanyang Pass, Munsan-ni, Hill 581 and Hill 545. It also includes personal memoirs, the post-war lives of the Rangers, a unit roster, maps, photographs, and more.
Nothing said on this page of the Korean War Educator can adequately describe the heroic actions of the men in this all-black ranger unit. Twelve men were killed in action; nine received Silver Stars; eleven received Bronze Stars; and 103 received Purple Hearts. Posey's book provides great detail, including the names of all these recipients and an interesting perspective of five different views of combat from the foxhole level.
KIA 1/07/1951
Isaac was born May 11, 1922, in Florida. The World War II and Korean War veteran is buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Blountstown, Florida. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on December 12, 1942. He was related to Jennie B. Baker (1928-1966) who is also buried in Magnolia Cemetery.
KIA 1/14/1951
ichard was born April 17, 1928, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. He is buried in Mayesville Community Cemetery, Mayesville, South Carolina.
KIA 1/14/1951
J.T. was born August 12, 1924, in Alabama. His wife was Sybil E. Holley (born October 15, 1915/died March 22, 2015). They are buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York.
KIA 1/14/1951
Milton was born December 13, 1929, son of Mrs. Ollie Johnson of Harriston, Virginia. He was the brother of Agnes Laura McCauley Woodard and Hawood McCauley. Milton is buried in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery, Crimora, Virginia.
KIA 1/14/1951
Frank was born July 15, 1931, in Alabama. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Eufaula, Alabama.
KIA 6/11/1951
James was born in Ohio in 1930, a son of James Petteress Sr. and Annie Mae Johnson Petteress (1904-1982). His brother was Eugene Petteress (1934-2020). James is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Hamilton County, Ohio.
KIA 1/14/1951
Herman was born November 16, 1932. His mother was Ruby M. Rembert of Alabama (died July 10, 2007) and his brothers were Harold and Ronald Rembert. He enlisted in the Army in April of 1950. Herman is buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Clinton Township, Michigan.
KIA 1/14/1951
Charles was born January 13, 1932, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a son of Willie Scott (1888-1948) and Dora Perry Scott (1894-1988). His siblings were Otis Scott (1910-1940), Lessie Scott Young (1912-1985), Willie Perry Scott (1914-1980), Johnnie O. Scott (1926-1927) and Evelyn Mae Scott Campbell Reaves (1928-2009). Charles is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Winston-Salem.
KIA 1/14/1951
Robert was born May 13, 1931, and is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, New Jersey. His home of record was Essex County, New Jersey.
KIA 5/20/1951
Ralph was born March 11, 1925, in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of Joe F. Sutton (1877-1950) and Marshallie (Mary) Sutton. His siblings were John Sutton (1896-1949) and Joe H.F. Sutton (1922-1937). Ralph is buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, North Charleston, South Carolina.
KIA 3/23/1951
William was born November 14, 1930, in New York, the son of Samuel G. Van Dunk (1908-1992) and Christine Van Dunk (1910-1994). William is buried in Airmont Lutheran Cemetery, Suffern, New York. William was also part Native American of the Ramapough Lenape Nation.
KIA 1/14/1951
Lawrence was born November 25, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, son of Julius Joseph and Pauline Mamie Williams. He was slightly wounded in early January 1951 and then killed in action a few days later. He is buried in Lincoln Cemetery, Blue Island, Illinois.