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This section is dedicated to the servicemen and women of the United States who lost their lives while serving in the military in Korea and other duty stations all over the world after the cease fire in 1953. Some were killed in violent enemy attacks. Others died in accidents, of a variety of illnesses, and other tragic causes. To add information to this page, contact the KWE.
Brown, Capt. Charles W. - Captain Brown was shot down by the Communists in an unarmed training plane over the demilitarized zone of Korea. He was a passenger-observer in a small plane whose only other occupant was the pilot, Lt. Guy H. Bumpus, of Jackson, Mississippi, who suffered head injuries in the crash. The plane was brought down by Red anti-aircraft fire at a point about 12 miles east of Kumhwa, on the Central Korean front. The communists claim Brown was killed as a result of the crash. Bumpus was taken prisoner by the Reds but was released six days later after intervention by the United Nations Command. Born November 16, 1916, Brown was a 1st Sergeant in the 717 Tank Battalion during World War II. Captain Brown was survived by his wife, Agnes Elizabeth "Libby" Coomes Brown; his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charlie Brown of Wheatcroft; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Beadles, Springfield, Missouri; Mrs. David Baird, Orlando, Florida; one brother, Chief Petty Officer George O. Brown, stationed in London, England; grandfather, J.W. Branson, Wheatcroft. Captain Brown is buried in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery, Owensboro, Kentucky.
Dalton, Pvt. Jesse - Private Dalton was born June 02, 1931 in Salt Lake City, the son of Alfred Alfonso Dalton (1911-1995) and Clara Thurman Dalton (1909-1951). He was the father of Randy Dalton and John Harold Dalton (1950-2019) and the brother of twin sisters Viola Heath and Violet Heath (1930-2013). He attended King Hill, Idaho schools before entering the Army two and a half years before his death. He had been in Korea for a year and a half before he drowned while on leave. He is buried in Glenn Rest Cemetery, Glenns Ferry, Idaho.
McKinley, Col. William Dawes - Colonel McKinley was born January 18, 1916 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, the son of James Fuller McKinley (1880-1941) and Margaret Disosway McKinley (1890-1979). He married Anne Brandreth McAlpin on September 11, 1940 in Texas, and they had three daughters. Mrs. McKinley later married Gen. John Knight Waters. Born in 1920, she died in 1994. McKinley was a member of USMA Class of 1937. Among his awards were the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart, all with Oak Leaf Cluster. He died on June 22, 1957 in Seoul.
Tibbs, Sgt. Ward J. - Sergeant Tibbs was serving in HQ Battery, 7th ID Artillery when he was crushed in a truck overturn accident at Masan/Uijonbu on July 31, 1960. He was born September 26, 1929 and is buried in Salem Cemetery, Salem Heights, Indiana.
Rimer, pfc. Richard J. - A member of the 7th Infantry Division, PFC Rimer was killed in Korea on October 3, 1962 by multiple bullet wounds from a burp gun while standing guard in the DMZ. Richard Jeff Rimer was born November 5, 1937 and is buried in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Hawkins County, Tennessee. According to the 15th Field Artillery's magazine, The Highlander, "The VFW Magazine's October, 2012 issue included an article on hostile actions occurring in Korea’s DMZ. The article highlighted the killing of Pfc. Richard J Rimer of B Battery, 6th of the 15th Artillery, 7th Division. Pfc. Rimer was on guard duty near the village of Hyang Yang the night of October 3, 1962 when he was shot four times to the head and chest and stabbed eight times. A bayonet and shells used in Russian made weapons (both of which were known to be carried by North Korean Special Forces) were found near the body."
Dillingham, 2Lt. Jimmy E. - Jimmy was killed on October 8, 1962 by friendly fire after he accidentally stepped on a trip flare in the DMZ. He was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division. Jimmy E. "Pistol" Dillingham was born April 16, 1939 and is buried in Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Georgia.
Johnson, Sp4 James A. - SP4 Johnson was killed on November 20, 1962 when North Korean troops attacked his outpost in the DMZ with hand grenades.
Davis, Sp4 Michael Wayne - Specialist Davis was born on December 06, 1943, in Freeport, Texas, a son of Timothy Luke Davis Sr. (1903-1994) and Aneta L. Davis (1906-2003). He was the brother of Timothy Luke Davis Jr. (1924-1994), Norman I. Davis and Earl A. Davis. Michael grew up in Jones Creek, Texas. He attended Stephen F. Austin school and Brazosport Senior High School. In his senior year he joined the Army and took basic training in Colorado. An observation post squad leader in Troop B, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, he had been stationed in Korea for 11 months prior to his death. He was scheduled to return home in two months, but he stepped on a trip flare while investigating activity in his area. The flare exploded in his face, killing him. On the day of his death his family had just received a letter from him stating that he had received a promotion. Specialist Davis was a member of Jones Creek Baptist Church. While in high school he had worked in a service station in Jones Creek. Michael is buried in Restwood Memorial Park, Clute, Texas.
Dessart, Pfc. Charles T. - Private Dessart and Private David Seiler died July 29, 1963 when a North Korean infiltrator ambushed them more than 20 miles south of the DMZ. He was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division. Private First Class Dessart was a member of Troop A, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was ambushed while riding in a jeep to a guard post in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) by North Koreans. He was killed by machine-gun fire and grenades on July 29, 1963. Private First Class Dessart was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal. Born in 1945, Charles was the son of Charles Dessart Jr. and Anne Dessart of suburban Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Army on June 18, 1962 at the age of 19, planning to make a career out of the Army. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He was survived by his parents and a sister Linday, age 12.
Seiler, Pvt. David A. - Private Seiler died July 29, 1963 when a North Korean infiltrator ambushed him more than 20 miles south of the DMZ. He was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division. The son of Erich Seiler (died 1996) and Lucille Seiler (died 1990), he attended Mayville High School in Wisconsin and was drafted into the Army at the age of 23. He was the driver of the Jeep on the day of the attack and was shot through the back 14 times. He was survived by his brothers Ken, Mike and Tom, and sisters Joan and Elaine (Mrs. Ralph Huettner). An article about the attack appeared on page one of the Red Bank Register newspaper, July 30, 1963. Entitled, "Third Yank Is Killed by Korean Reds", it stated: "It was speculated yesterday that the North Koreans came through the demilitarized zone by wading a stream under cover of fog. They apparently hid in tall grass when they heard a Jeep approaching a bridge on Zulu Road, within sight of the border marker. The raiders opened fire when the Jeep crossed over the bridge. The driver was blasted out of the Jeep, shot through the back by 14 bullets. The Jeep careened off a 10-foot embankment into a ditch, barely missing a mine field."
Larion, Cpl. George Frederick "Freddy" Jr. - Corporal Larion was killed in a clash with North Korean infiltrators on July 30, 1963. Four of the infiltrators were killed. Corporal Larion was a member of the 6th Howitzer Btr, 80th Arty, 7ID. As a result of his heroic actions on the day he died, Corporal Larion received a Bronze Star Medal posthumously. A fellow soldier, Sgt. Abraham W. McManus also received a Bronze Star Medal during the same attack.
Kapp, Pfc. Raymond Jr. - While a member of the 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Private First Class Capp died August 19, 1963 when he was hit by friendly fire while on patrol in the DMZ. While a member of the 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Private First Class Capp died August 19, 1963 when he was hit by friendly fire while on patrol in the DMZ. Private First Class Kapp was a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. Private First Class Kapp was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Van Buren, WO Michael F. - The funeral of W.O. Michael F. Van Buren who died in Korea December 14, 1963 was held at St Francis Xavier Catholic church in Lacona, New York, the Rev Thomas J Murphy pastor of St John's Catholic Church in Pulaski officiated. A military funeral will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek, New York, in the Spring. Michael was born February 12, 1940 and was the son of Newton Van Buren (now deceased) and Mrs. Bertha Robbins VanBuren. He was graduated from Sandy Creek Central in June 1958 and was in the Marine Reserve Corps until he joined the army in February 1960. He trained for two years at Fort Benning, Georgia and then entered helicopter school at Camp Walters, Texas. On May 23, 1963, he was graduated as a helicopter pilot from Camp Rucker, Alabama and was sent next month to Korea. He was his colonel's pilot while in Korea. Surviving are his wife Mary A. Van Buren and two daughters Terri and Tami of Lacona; his mother Mrs. Morgan Miller and stepfather Morgan Miller, his grandmother Mrs. Nora Ridgeway, and a brother Jimmy Miller, all of Lacona.
Holloway, Robert - Died in a traffic accident in Uijonbu.
Franklin, Pfc. Charles B. - Born December 12, 1946. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandersville, Georgia.
Schaad, Sgt. Ralph Raymond - Non-battle death. Ralph was born Augus 17, 1924 in Indiana, a son of Jacob and Lutie Nora Hopkins Schaad. He enlisted in the Army on November 05, 1946 in Indianapolis. His siblings were Margaret, Charles, Virginia, George, Harold, Alberta, and Ruth Schaad.
Mitchell, 2Lt. Warren E. - He was from South Carolina.
LaFreniere, Sfc. Wilbert - From Idaho, he was born July 15, 1912. A World War II veteran, he is buried in Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Highwood, Illinois.
Mouzon, William C. - He was from Oregon.
Oayres, Richard J. - He was from Virginia.
Fish, SP4 Warren Ray - Born September 18, 1944, he is buried in Pine Grove Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Baileyton, Tennessee.
Patterson, Roy Noel - SP4 Patterson was born August 09, 1944 in Shelbina, Missouri. He is buried in Kendal Mount Olive Cemetery, Shelby County, Missouri.
Benton, Johnny Wayne - Killed in an ambush by North Korean troops just south of the DMZ. The incident took place just as President Johnson was ending a three-day visit to the Republic of Korea. One member of the eight-man patrol was wounded, but survived--David Bibee of Danville, Virginia. Johnny was a member of Co. C, 23Inf, 2nd Infantry Division. He was born April 26, 1945 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, a son of Grady Johnson Benton Sr. (1920-1996) and Lillie Bell Layton Benton (1923-2010). His brothers were Larry Eugene, David Franklin, Grady Johnson Jr., and Ronald Lee Benton. His sisters were Mary Elaine Benton Webb, Shirley Delores Benton Carnes, Sheila Darleen Benton Ingram, and Sherry Denise Benton Mouton. Private Benton is buried in Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Concord, North Carolina.
Burrell, Robert Wayne - From Mt. Ayr, Indiana, he was killed in an ambush by North Korean troops just south of the DMZ. The incident took place just as President Johnson was ending a three-day visit to the Republic of Korea.
Fischer, Morris Lee - He was from Wisconsin. Killed in an ambush by North Korean troops just south of the DMZ. The incident took place just as President Johnson was ending a three-day visit to the Republic of Korea.
Hasty, Leslie L. - He was from Palestine, Texas. Killed in an ambush by North Korean troops just south of the DMZ. The incident took place just as President Johnson was ending a three-day visit to the Republic of Korea.
Hensley, James - He was from Stockridge, Michigan. Killed in an ambush by North Korean troops just south of the DMZ. The incident took place just as President Johnson was ending a three-day visit to the Republic of Korea.
Myong, Pfc Hwan Oh - He was a KATUSA attached to A Co. 1/23 2ID Camp Wally and was killed in the above ambush.
Reynolds, Ernest D. - He was from Missouri. Private Reynolds was a member of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action during an ambush by North Koreans near Libby Bridge just south of the DMZ on November 2, 1966. Ernest D. Reynolds was born October 13,1946 in Maryville, Missouri to Lowell D. and Joyce A. Reynolds (died 2011). In 1958 the family moved to Northeast Kansas City, Missouri. Ernie went to Whittier Elementary and graduated from Northeast High School in 1964. Ernie was nominated for the Medal of Honor and was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. In 1986 the family was in Seoul for the dedication of the Reynolds Range. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO. His Silver Star citation is posted on the Korean War Educator. Private Reynolds had siblings Melody, Roger and Sharon.
Kucharski, Edward M. - Edward Michael Kucharski graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in Duluth, Minnesota in 1964. He was killed in Korea on November 4, 1966. His newspaper obituary from November 7, 1966, published in the Duluth News Tribune, states: "Pfc. Edward Michael Kucharski, 20, of 117 N. 27th Ave. W., died Friday in Korea where he was serving with the U.S. Army. Born in Duluth, he was graduated from Denfeld High School in 1964. Prior to entering the Army he was an employee of Duluth Works, U.S. Steel. He was a member of St. Jean's Catholic Parish. Surviving are his father, Michael, and a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Mary Ellen) Kuznia, both of Duluth."
Holcomb, Michael Stanley "Mike" 5 Nov 66. Virginia. Mike was a son of Lloyd Benjamin and Jennie Alfreda Carlson Holcomb. His brother was Raymond John Holcomb. Mike is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Warroad, Minnesota.
Savors, Gar R. - He was from Utah.
Scruggs, Robert F. - He was from Virginia.
Vaculik, James Frank - Born June 24, 1943 in Caledonia, Wisconsin, he was the son of Jerome E. Vaculik (1912-1987) and Mary L. Vaculik (1913-1984). His brother was Vietnam veteran Joseph J. Vaculik (1940-1994). James was a PFC in Headquarters Company, I Corps in Korea. He is buried in Holy Family Cemetery, Caledonia.
Grayum, Robert Lee - Robert was born July 28, 1946 in Minot, North Dakota, a son of Louis A. and Beaulah Ione Fullington Grayum. His siblings were Ronald Dean, Don, Louis, Wayne, Roy and Ed Grayum, and sisters Mable Grayum Aldo and Donna Grayum Cremeans. Robert is buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
Medine, Wayne Lee - He was from Virginia. Born January 06, 1946, Sp4 Medine served in the 5761 Signal Company in Korea. He is buried in East Fox Lake Cemetery, Lake Villa, Illinois.
Holmgren, Edward Russell - Born December 13, 1936, SSgt. Holmgren was married to Joan Mary Herkenratt (later Jacobson). Both he and Joan Mary are buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Carlson, Robert Bruce - South Dakota. Sp5 Carlson was a member of the 76 USA Security Agency when he died in Korea. He is buried in Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum in Sacramento, California.
Tyler, SP4 Press Jr. - West Virginia. SP4 Tyler was a member of 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry when he was killed when his nine-man patrol was fired on by North Koreans south of the DMZ. Born August 20, 1948, he is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri.
Lavedas, Anthony B. - Vermont.
Lowry, Daniel L. - Utah. Born in 1945, he was the son of Glenn and Mary Lowry and the brother of Mary Ann and Lucille Lowry. He is buried in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.
Lewis, Jerold L. - Utah
Macek, Valentine Michael - Utah. Born January 14, 1944.
Jerome, Howard C. - Washington
Williamson, Samuel - New Hampshire
Carey, Herbert A. - Missouri
Devries, Dennis L. - Texas
Esson, Thomas J. - Virginia
Fine, Richard B. - Utah
May 16, 1967
Murphy, Gerald J. - New Hampshire
Mueller, Sp4 Carl R., Texas - Killed while sleeping in his bed when North Korean infiltrators bombed two barracks at Camp Walley.
Sheldon, Walter L. - Massachusetts.
Smith, Pvt. Baron J., Washington State - Killed while sleeping in his bed when North Korean infiltrators bombed two barracks at Camp Walley.
Mueller, Carl R. - Texas. SP4 Mueller was killed and 16 others were wounded when North Korean infiltrators blew up their barracks.
Smith, Baron J. 22 May 67. Washington. Pvt. Smith was killed and 16 others were wounded when North Korean infiltrators blew up their barracks.
Behan, William E. Jr. - Utah
Buth, Michael T. - Virginia
Davis, David M. - Utah
Bullock, George W. - Massachusetts
Jackson, Tyrone W. - Texas
Coggans, Lee F. - West Virginia
Cooper, Charles W. - Vermont. Charles was born July 04, 1945, a son of Ernest Harry Cooper Sr. (1906-1969) and Stella Mae Cooper (1912-1975). His siblings were: Pat, Donnie E., Jerry, and Ernest Harry Cooper Jr., as well as sisters Norma Jean Cooper Mathis (1940-2016), Kay Cooper Moss, Mrs. Virgil (Yvonne Cooper) Tuck (1936-2013), and Barbara Cooper Wise (1935-2016). Charles is buried in Welcome Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Dalton, Georgia.
Adams, Billy J. - West Virginia
Hughes, Jackie D. - Washington
Meyer, Cecil R. - Virginia
Burckholder, James - West Virginia
Loss, MSgt. George Hugh - Born May 07, 1918 in Pennsylvania, he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He died in Seoul, Korea. He was a World War II veteran with Bronze Star medal.
Higgins, William A. - Virginia
Price, William R. - Virginia
Fletcher, Sgt. William H. - Born March 09, 1946, this 2nd Infantry Division veteran is buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Jacksonville, Georgia.
Pauling, Earnest Jr. - Virginia
Ashforth, Leonard - Utah. Killed in an attack by North Korean infiltrators 300 meters south of the DMZ.
Boyd, Tommy David - South Dakota. Killed in an attack by North Korean infiltrators 300 meters south of the DMZ.
Gibbs, John L. - Utah. Killed in an attack by North Korean infiltrators 300 meters south of the DMZ.
Seiler, Joseph A. - Utah. Joseph was born October 27, 1944. He is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hampey, Raymond - New Jersey
Dirck, Donald L. - Born February 16, 1947. Buried in Patagonia Cemetery, Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Garrahy, Daniel F. - New York. Daniel was born November 28, 1932. He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York.
Pujals, 1Lt. Jaime - 1Lieutenant Pujals was born October 06, 1943 and is buried in PUerto Rico National Cemetery, Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Harle, Pfc. James Tyler - Vermont. Born on December 29, 1945, he is buried in Baltimore National Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.
Carter, Charles E. - Virginia
Boudreaux, Philip - New Hampshire. He was killed and 16 wounded in an unprecedented daylight ambush by North Koreans south of the DMZ.
Czaplicki, Donald J. - Washington. He was killed and 16 wounded in an unprecedented daylight ambush by North Koreans south of the DMZ.
Skaggs, Pfc. Jerry D. - West Virginia. He was killed and 16 wounded in an unprecedented daylight ambush by North Koreans south of the DMZ.
Cook, SP4 Billy Joe - Virginia. He was killed and another wounded in a North Korean ambush of their Jeep south of the DMZ. Born August 09, 1946, he was a son of Orley G. Cook (1923-2011) and Goldie Jean McDaniels Cook (1927-1951). His siblings were Danny Leon Cook and Gloria Jean Cook Hartman (1943-2022). Billy Joe is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greenlawn, Indiana.
Vogel, Pfc. Michael E. - Altamont, Illinois. He, Pfc. Rivers, and two KATUSAs were killed in a North Korean attack south of the DMZ.
Rivers, Pfc, Curtis Jr. - He, Pfc. Vogel, and two KATUSAs were killed in a North Korean attack south of the DMZ.
Copp, Sgt. Philip Norman - Virginia. He was killed and five others were wounded when two vehicles were destroyed by North Korean planted mines south of the DMZ. Philip was born September 21, 1946 in Louisville, New York, the son of Howard P. and Adaline Lillian Tanner Copp. He was serving in Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division when he was killed. He is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, New York.
Lund, Paul G. - Washington. He was killed and five others were wounded when two vehicles were destroyed by North Korean planted mines south of the DMZ.
McKee, Edgar A. Jr. - West Virginia. He was killed and five others were wounded when two vehicles were destroyed by North Korean planted mines south of the DMZ.
Wringer, Dale L. - Utah
Wise, Clifford D. - Virginia
Elliott, Lamous Jr. - Washington
Craven, Carl - Massachusetts
Abrachinsky, Victor - Vermont
Guthrie, Joseph P. - Wisconsin
Carr, Lawrence M. - Nebraska
Chustz, Bobby N. - New Mexico
Arcemont, Terry Gilman - Tennessee. SSgt. Arcemont was wounded and drowned when North Korean gunfire raked his Imjin River patrol boat.
Ponder, SP5 Walter B. Jr. - Born November 05, 1933, he served in a Dental Detachment. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Davis, Freddie L. - New Jersey
Kroll, Thomas G. - Virginia
Nicholas, James H. - Virginia
Lawler, Daniel W. - Utah
McLellon, Neal C. - Maryland
Cholewa, Edwin - New York - Sgt. Cholewa died of an apparent heart attack in Korea at the age of 37. He was a lifelong resident of North Towanda, New York, and was survived by his wife Chong Kyon Cholewa and daughter Linda; brothers Walter, Peter, Matthew, Alfred and John; sisters Mrs. Walter (Julia) Wiechec, Mrs. Stanley Kaminski, Mrs. Bruce (Dorothy) Oswald, and 14 nieces and nephews and 4 grand nephews. He was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Goings, Jesse M. - Vermont
McCray, Lewis T. - Vermont
Piert, Freddie L. - South Dakota
Barnhard, Edward F. - Idaho
Botts, George L. - New York - Botts was a CWO in Battery F, 4th Missile Battalion, 44th Artillery in Korea. He was born March 07, 1932 and was the husband of Delores M. Botts (1934-1982). He is buried in Fort Riley Post Cemetery, Fort Riley, Kansas.
White, Willie S. - Missouri - Born February 27, 1925, Sergeant Major White is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Bryant, William Lane - Born August 7, 1944 in Grand Saline, Texas, 1st Lieutenant Bryant was the son of William Lee Bryant and Malvis Dixon McCormack. He is buried in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Texas.
Martin, Sgt. Paul W. - Virginia. While a member of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry, he was killed in a clash with North Korean agents fleeing north following the Blue House Raid and attempted assassination of ROK President Park.
Mojica, Salvador T. - California. While a member of the 2nd Battalion, 72nd Armor, he was killed in a clash with North Korean agents fleeing north following the Blue House Raid and attempted assassination of ROK President Park.
Songer, Michael J. - Vermont - Corporal Songer served with the 2nd MP Company, 2ID in Korea. He was born May 14, 1945, a son of Ambrose V. Songer (1914-2003) and Mary E. Kenemuth Songer (1916-2003). His brother was Stephen L. Songer (1953-1979).
Knutson, Lt.Col. Eldon G. - Maine - Lt. Colonel Knutson was born August 23, 1919. He was an Army veteran of World War II who was serving in Korea at the time of his death. His wife was Norma Malchow Knutson (1920-1983). His son Billy Knutson is deceased, as is his daughter Kay Knutson Perry (1956-2011). Lt. Colonel Knutson is buried in Ft. Sill Post Cemetery, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.
Bennett, Ronald C. - Ohio
Hose, Richard D. - New Hampshire
Anderson, David M. - Wisconsin
Coyhis, Bruce T. - Washington
Cunningham, James A. - Louisiana
Hsie, Victor - Texas
Pedrotti, David W. - Uta
Ventsam, Carl P. - North Dakota
Thornton, Kirk L. - Texas
Flannery, Aloysius - Illinois
Krance, Eugene K. - Maine
Slaydon, Charles L. - New Jersey
Jakob, Charles E. - Washington
Patterson, William J.
Anderson, James L. - Camp Springs, Maryland. While a member of the US Army Support Group, JSA, he was killed when his truck was ambushed by North Koreans 800 yards south of the JSA.
Wood, Larry M. - Illinois. While a member of the US Army Support Group, JSA, he was killed when his truck was ambushed by North Koreans 800 yards south of the JSA.
Bisbee, Robert Royce - South Dakota. Killed when his patrol clashed with North Korean troops in the southern portion of the DMZ.
Coffey, Delmar L. - Nevada, died from injuries when the truck he was driving crashed at Sinchon, Korea. Born October 14, 1928, Staff Sergeant Coffey is buried in Fort Knox Post Cemetery.
Sands, Warren M. - Vermont
Kerr, Anthony B. - Wisconsin
Peters, Allan K. - Massachusetts
Williams, Willie L. - Washington
Roetman, Roger W. - Washington
Johnson, 1st Lt. Richard M. - Vermont - Co. B, 2nd Bn, 38th Inf.
Cole, Arline W. - Maryland
Stevens, Robert L. - Ohio
Weeks, 2Lt. James Leland - Son of Col. Eugene Leland Weeks and Mrs. Mildred Polk Weeks, he had only been in the Army for six months and was leading his first patrol in Korea when he was killed by North Korean infiltrators while on patrol on the DMZ between North & South Korea. A member of the 38th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division, he was killed only nine days after arriving for duty in Korea. Born October 09 1945, Jim was a graduate of the University of Arizona. He had a younger brother, William Polk Weeks. Lieutenant Weeks is buried in Ft. Huachuca Cemetery, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Holmdahl, Pfc. Jan S. - Member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry, 7th Infantry Division. He was killed by North Korean infiltrators hidden in foxholes. He is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Rymarczuk, Michael - Killed by North Korean infiltrators south of the DMZ. He was from Pennsylvania.
Irwin, Russell P. - Wisconsin
Ward, James A. - Pennsylvania
Peterson, Terrance A. - While a member of 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry, he was killed in an ambush of his patrol by North Koreans a mile south of Panmunjom.
Twichell, Lt. Randy W. - Michigan
Hopkins, Jerry L. - Texas. Killed when his patrol clashed with North Korean infiltrators south of the DMZ.
Bass, SSgt. Joseph A. - Killed when his patrol clashed with North Korean infiltrators south of the DMZ.
Woods, Andrew K. - Virginia
Burk, John J. Jr. - Texas
Oliver, Curtis M. - Nevada
Williams, John T. - Vermont
Gage, William - Washington
Griffin, Sammy L. - Utah
Hough, Robert E. - Virginia
Swain, Joseph L. - North Dakota
Cayer, SP4 Joseph Edgar Henry "Joey" Jr. - Killed when North Korean infiltrators ambushed his Jeep south of the MDL. He is buried in Rhode Island.
Reynolds, PFC Michael Bruce - Killed when North Korean infiltrators ambushed his Jeep south of the MDL.
Garone, Ronald J. - Washington
Nassani, SP4 Stephen A. - He was killed and two others were wounded when their patrol was ambushed by North Koreans in the DMZ.
Campbell, Ray V. - Washington
Motto, Edward A. - Wisconsin
Kring, Marshall G. - West Virginia
Alderink, James N. - Tennessee
Turner, Pfc. David L. - He was killed and five others of the 2nd Battalion, 38th Infantry were wounded in a DMZ firefight with North Koreans.
Menna, Spec. 4 Joseph J. - Fairport, NY. Joseph was born April 25, 1950 in Mondovi, Wisconsin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Menna. After attending Fairport schools, he entered the Army in September of 1967. He trained at Fort Dix with the 7th Infantry Division and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington before leaving for overseas duty in Korea in January of 1968. He died when a soldier's weapon accidently discharged. He was buried November 7, 1968 in White Haven Cemetery, Perinton, NY. He had been anxious to attend Rochester Institute of Technology after his hitch was up and eventually join his father in the printing business. Besides his parents, he was survived by two sisters: Laurie Jean and Sister Mary Celine of Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart.
Czolacz, Spec. 4 Myron - Rochester, NY. He was born January 31, 1948 in Rochester, New York. He was the foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Waskiw of Rochester. He attended Benjamin Franklin High School and Monroe Community College and was employed by Bausch & Lomb before entering the Army. After advanced guerilla training in Seattle, Washington he left the States on February 21, 1968 for service in Korea with the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry. He died from friendly gunfire in Korea and was buried December 7, 1968 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester. His siblings were Walter Czolasc and Mrs. Robert Grossman.
Edwards, Richard V. - Massachusetts
Holz, Gary A. - Wisconsin
Ingram, Julius H. - West Virginia
Miller, Terence D. - West Virginia
Smith, William L. - Massachusetts
Vigil, Robert J. - Wisconsin
O’Malley, James E. - Washington
Bostic, Blaine C. - Rhode Island
Harff, Craig R. - Washington
Leavitt, Ralph E. - Washington
Cooper, Matthew - Washington
McDonald, William K. - Washington
Parker, Alphonso - Washington
Snyder, Larry W. - Wisconsin
Luter, Gerald - Washington
Ray, Donald W. - Utah
Comeau, George J. - Florida
Outlaw, Jesse T. - North Carolina
Conrad, Terry J. - Vermont
Hall, Norman K. - Washington
Jones, James M. - Wisconsin
Park, Capt. Benjamin Spencer Jr. - He was a thoracic surgeon stationed at the 121st Evacuation Army Hospital at Fort Dodge, Korea. He and 5 other service members were killed when the medical evacuation helicopter they were in crashed and burned near Fort Dodge. They had just picked up several members of the 2D Infantry Division who were wounded in a fire fight. He was the attending doctor on the flight.
Kern, SP4 Peter Michael - 3rd Btn, 23 Inf. Rgt., 2ID. He was wounded by North Korean infiltrators fighting south of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on March 15, 1969. He was killed when his rescue helicopter crashed. Kern is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
McKinney, SSgt. George T. - He was killed when a North Korean guard post opened fire on his DMZ work party. A subsequent helicopter crash killed three wounded soldiers being evacuated and five crew members. He is buried in Washington State.
Stoller, SP4 Edwin Lee. - He served in the 377 Medical Company. Stoller is buried in Indiana.
Zanchi, Carroll C. - Crew chief of a helicopter assigned to the 377th Medical Company, 168th Medical Battalion, 65th Medical Group. He was killed when his helicopter crashed while removing wounded from a firefight in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of Korea.
Rothwell, Maj. James C. - 377 Medical Company. Killed in helicopter crash. Rothwell is buried in Arkansas.
Lindsey, PFC Calvin L. - Killed in helicopter crash. Lindsey is buried in New York.
Echols, Timothy L. - Washington
Delagrange, Paul - Washington
Champagne, Henry J. - Michigan
Officer, Neal T. - Utah
Warren, Hansel A. - New Jersey
Strong, Johnny M. - Utah
Brown, Terry - Puerto Rico
Kelly, Orie L. - New Mexico
Randolph, McClendon - Wyoming
Shircliff, Donald B. - Oklahoma
Brown, Clifford R. - Nevada
Coen, Roger D. - Texas
Williams, Thomas E. - Washington
Taylor, Clifford V. - Wyoming
Sibley, Daniel - Home state unknown
Mitchell, William G. - Wisconsin
Dixon, Richard W. - Died on the DMZ of accidental death at age 19. He was from Georgia.
Maher, Terrence M. - West Virginia
Steele, Gerald R. - New York
Rabe, Dale R. - West Virginia
Leon, Thomas - Born on November 07, 1946, he is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California.
Mathieu, Durant V. - Washington
Rich, Louis D. - New Mexico
Guthrie, A.C. - Pennsylvania
Daugherty, Brady L. - New Mexico
Sage, Alden O. - West Virginia
Austin, Clinton - Rhode Island
Bingaman, Gary W. - Washington
Boody, George E. - Wisconsin
Jones, Charles A. - Missouri
Conoscenti, Frank - Vermont
Chappell, William E. - New Jersey
Harris, Thomas J. - Nebraska
Grissinger, SSgt. James R. - Killed in a daylight ambush of his truck by North Korean soldiers. He and three other soldiers were shot through the head after their truck was riddled by small arms fire and grenade fragments. Grissinger is buried in Ohio.
Taylor, SP4 Charles E. Jr. - Killed in a daylight ambush of his truck by North Korean soldiers. He and three other soldiers were shot through the head after their truck was riddled by small arms fire and grenade fragments. Taylor is buried in Oregon.
Morris, SP4 Jack Lee - Killed in a daylight ambush of his truck by North Korean soldiers. He and three other soldiers were shot through the head after their truck was riddled by small arms fire and grenade fragments. Morris is buried in Iowa.
Grimes, Pfc. William E. - Killed in a daylight ambush of his truck by North Korean soldiers. He and three other soldiers were shot through the head after their truck was riddled by small arms fire and grenade fragments. Grimes is buried in California.
Wells, Charles E. - New Mexico
Clayton, Robert Horace - Born September 22, 1919 in Emporium, Pennsylvania and is buried in Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery, Fort Bennington, Georgia. He was a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam veteran who was the recipient of a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. He had served in Korea about 40 days prior to his death.
Robertson, Donald Ward - Born July 25, 1931, he was stationed at Camp Humphreys in Korea. He is buried in Fort Devens Post Cemetery, Devons, Massachusetts.
Paulk, Calvin - Born July 21, 1951, he is buried in Douglas City Cemetery, Douglas, Georgia.
White, SP4 Wilson D. - Puerto Rico. He was born May 21, 1951, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Tokach, Joseph J. - Born July 28, 1919, he is buried in New Tacoma Cemetery, University Place, Washington. He was a World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veteran.
Altz, SP4 James R. Jr. - Born July 03, 1948 in Georgetown, Washington D.C. He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York.
Grim, SP4 Jonathan L. - Born November 04, 1949, he is buried in Parker Community Cemetery, Parker, Arizona.
Burton, SP5 Charles Michael - Born October 17, 1948 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he died a non-battle death in Korea and is buried in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Texas.
Davis, Charles D. - Born on June 6, 1947 in Charlotte, North Carolina, he is buried in Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Six, SP5 Dennis Ray - Born on January 15, 1948 in Athens County, Ohio, he died a non-battle death in Korea and is buried in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield, Ohio.
Parker, Arthur Lee - Born August 18, 1935, he is b uried in Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Austinville, Virginia. He served in Korea and Vietnam and was a Bronze Star recipient.
Bennett, John - Illinois
Calhoun, William Robert - Born September 13, 1946 in Lima, Ohio, he is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.
Westermark, Maj. Robert T. Jr. - Born April 11, 1;932 in Springfield, Massachusetts and is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.