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Bailey, Sgt. Edward J. - died of other causes
Andrews, Pfc. Gary G. - died of wounds
Bell, Cpl. William - died of other causes
Brown, Cpl. Otto Vern - died of other causes
Clifton, Pfc. Milo Franklin - Private First Class Clifton was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was killed by an accidental ammunition explosion near Ansan, South Korea on July 28, 1953. His remains were not recovered. He was born August 23, 1935 in Eaton, Ohio. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Dunn, Pvt. Ralph Raymond - died in an ammunition explosion
Hansman, 2Lt. William R. - died of other causes
Kellis, Pvt. Burlin V. - died in an ammunition explosion
Kemp, Pvt. Raymond L. Jr.- died in an ammunition explosion
McDonough, Pfc. Festus Joseph - Pfc. McDonough was a member of the 696th Ordnance Ammunition Company. On July 28, 1953, he was killed while checking out stocks of ammunition in dense woods near Yangju-gun, Korea. He was the recipient of a Bronze Star.
Pistonetti, Pfc. Joseph - died of wounds from previous day
Roseberry, Sgt. Wiley D. - died of wounds
Smith, Pfc. Harold B. - stepped on a land mine.
Sullivan, Pfc. Lacy L. - died of wounds
Wells, MSgt. Joseph - died of wounds
Beyer, 1Lt. Frank Ernest - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Brown, MSgt. Francis Luther - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - died of injuries, shock, & exposure to elements in Sea of Japan. Body recovered.
Cays, 1Lt. Edmund Joseph - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Gabree, SSgt. Donald Wayne - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Goulet, A/1c Roland Edgar - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Hill, SSgt. Donald George - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Hirschberger, SFC Axel - died of wounds
Keith, 1Lt. James Gordon - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - KIA
Leonberger, Pfc. Robert A. - Private First Class Leonberger was a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Born January 07, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri, he died in Korea from other causes on July 29, 1953
O'Kelley, Capt. Stanley - Crew member of an RB-50G (47-145 Little Red Ass) shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - died of wounds, shock, and exposure to elements in Sea of Japan. Body recovered.
Radelin, A/2c Earl Wilbur Jr. - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Rosen, Pvt. Martin Bernard - died of other causes
Russell, A/2c Charles Joseph - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Sanderson, 1Lt. Warren John - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Stalnaker, 1Lt. Robert Eldon - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Tejeda, Maj. Francisco Joseph - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Ward, Capt. John Cyrus - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Wiggins, 1Lt. Lloyd Clayton - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Woods, A/2c James Edwin - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Name Not Found - USAF T-6 Texan was shot down over the DMZ by North Korean ground troops. One crew member was killed and one survived.
Benjamin, Pvt. Nathaniel Jr. - Drowned
Joreski, Cpl. William Michael - bag of grenades exploded
Rollins, Pfc . Douglas Franklin - struck by rock during demolition
Bollinger, MSgt. Charles R. - died of other causes
Carew, Sgt. Kenneth James - vehicle overturned
Niemeyer, Pfc. Howard W. - died of Wounds
Restaino, Pfc. Michael D. - died of wounds
Rosenson, Cpl. Bernard Bob - struck by demolition blast rock
Bickers, Pfc. Leroy - died of wounds - missing in action
Crater, Pfc. Joseph E. - died of other causes
Johnson, Pfc. Jerry Jr. - grenade explosion
Madden, Cpl. Donald - drowned
Elberth, Cpl. Matthew J. Jr. - died of other causes
Wiley, Sgt. Leon Eugene - vehicle accident
Lee, Sgt. Jesse James - vehicle accident
Savides, Pvt. George Nick - drowned
Zumbo, Pfc. Joseph Frank - land mine explosion
Powers, Sfc. Hubert Allen was a member of the Heavy Mortal Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He died of other causes on August 3, 1953 near Koje-do, South Korea.
Barnes, Cpl. Glenn E. - died of other causes
Baldock, Pvt. John - died of other causes
Drake, Cpl. Willie James - died in vehicle accident
Forbes, Pvt. John Michael - drowned
Tyler, Pfc. Earl Paul - vehicle accident
Groneveldt, Pfc. Arnold Elwin - stepped on land mine
Moritz, Sgt. Norman Stanley - mine explosion
Snyder, Pfc. William Clay - vehiclee went over embankment
Brusaw, Pvt. Thomas Franklin - weapons carrier overturned
Schwam, Pfc. Marlin K. - drowned
Winner, Sgt. Gerald W. - Sergeant Winner was a member of Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He died in Korea from other causes on August 7, 1953.
Yockey, 1Lt. James Clinton - First Lieutenant Yockey was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 1st Medical Field Laboratory, U.S. Army. He died of other causes on 7 August 1953 at the 1st Medical Field Laboratory.
Williams, Pvt. Johnnie Jr. - missing in action - presumed dead
Wyszcelski, Pfc. Edward Leonard - Pfc. Wyszcelski was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He died of other causes on August 9, 1953 in his company area at APO 468, Korea.
Adams, Pvt. J.B. Jr. - drowned
King, Theodus George - On August 10, 1953, members of the U.S. 7th Infantry Regiment were attempting to ford the Yongpyong Chon River in the vicinity of Yongpyong, South Korea, to visit a village south of the river. Once across, the men dispersed into smaller groups to continue their walk to the village. Once everyone mustered at the village, three men were found to be missing. The missing men were nowhere to be seen when members of the group returned to recross the river, which was swollen with a swift current. The men were thought to have drowned in their initial attempt to ford the river; however, there were no eyewitnesses to confirm any specific details about their loss, and extensive searches failed to locate the missing soldiers.
Rudolph, Cpl. Gerald Thomas - coronary thrombosis
Simpson, Pvt. Jewel Dean - drowned
Williams, Pvt. Clarence Eugene - drowned
Begley, Pfc. Julius - killed in truck accident
Cruse, Pvt. James Vernon - drowned
Doyle, Pfc. John Joseph - killed in truck turnover
Schroder, Pfc. August Joseph Jr. - thrown from Jeep
Horton, A2 Leroy Sells Jr. - acute poliomyelitis
Smith, Capt. Bertram Herbert - gastro enteritis/coronary occlusion
Lewis, Pfc. Lawrence Stephen - drowned
Mitchell, Pvt. Wardell David - died from electrical shock
Mitchell, Pvt. Wardell David - Died from electrical shock
Drake, Pfc. John M. Jr. - killed in action
Kensel, 1Lt. Robert Kane - airplane Crash
Wardlaw, Pvt. James Thomas - drowned
August 17, 1953
Cullen, A3 George Thomas Jr. - vehicle accident
Leon, Sfc. Andy Chacon - He died of other causes while serving with the 187th ABN Regiment in Korea.
Peterson, GM3 Dale Martin - crushed on a ship
Scott, Pvt. Samuel Boot - drowned
Becker, Cpl. Robert Clarence - shot by unknown persons
Cammack, Cpl. Fred C. Jr. - other causes
Linder, Pvt. Clifford - electrocution
Scott, Cpl. James Richard - bulldozer overturned
Grant, Pvt. Wilbur Merrill - killed by exploding grenade
Hillsman, Pvt. Faine - other causes
Wilk, Cpl. Jacob Walter - drowned
Nelson, Pvt. George R. - drowned
Adam, 2Lt. Robert C. - acute bulbar poliomyelitis
Am, 2Lt. Robert C. - not found in ABMC database. Found on DoD Army non battle list
Condor, 2Lt. Herbert W. - Second Lieutenant Condor was a member of the 58th Field Artillery Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in South Korea on May 22, 1951 and was Killed in Action on August 26, 1953. Second Lieutenant Condor was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, 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.
Jay, 2Lt. Albert H. Jr. - died of wounds
Rea, Pvt. Travis J.C. - fell from train in tunnel
Green, Pvt. James E. - other causes
Dorrien, Capt. Hugh C. Jr. - died of other causes
Smith, Pfc. Robert Lee - drowned
Stout, Sgt. Harold C. Jr. - He was serving in the U.S.Marine Corps, 33rd Marine Air Group, when he died in Korea.
Wilson, Pvt. William C. - Private Wilson was a member of Company B, 1st Shore Party, 1st Marine Division. He died in Korea from other causes on August 30, 1953.
Williams, EN3 McLeon - crushed between two trucks
Lentz, Pfc. Robert Fred - drowned
McKinstry, Cpl. Richard Vance - vehicle accident
Medas, Cpl. Albert Jr. - Corporal Medas was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy in Korea and died of those wounds on September 1, 1953.
Miller, Pfc. Kenneth Ray - overturned water truck
Porter. Pvt. Charles - overturned vehicle
Loughnane, Pvt. Thomas Robert - drowned
Bird, Sgt. John O. - died of other causes
Dalola, Pfc. John Robert Jr. - stepped on land mine
Lochmann, Pfc. Arthur Howard - died of encephalitis
Porter, Capt. Ben Clark Porter - killed on September 2, 1953, as the result of an accidental explosion while disposing of Class III Aircraft Bombs. USMC Causality Report 114374 at K6 Air Base, Pyongtaek, Korea.
Stahala, Cpl. Howard Robert - Died September 3, 1953 in Korea, Corporal Stahala was a member of Marine Air Base Squadron Twelve, 1st Marine Air Wing. He died of other causes in Korea on September 3, 1953. Parents: Adolph and Leona Stahala He married Angela Sabenia Kolbay Nov 10, 1951 Quantico, VA. She served 2 years in the US Navy, earning the rank of Lt. J.G.
Zecher, 1Lt.Albert M. - vehicle accident
Lybarger, Cpl. Harold Eugene - killed by fragments from mine explosion
Matthews, Sfc. Edward Richard- coronary thrombosis
Sanders, Pfc. William C. Jr. - released POW who died en route home to the States
Simmons, 2Lt. Edward Sherman Jr. - aircraft accident
Drummond, Sgt. Woodrow W.
Strickland, Cpl. Lester Virgil - Jeep/freight train crash
Edney, Pvt. Walter L. - acute encephalitis
Jones, Pvt. Samuel Wallace - drowned
Garvey, Pvt. Stanley Frank - other causes
Jeffers, Pvt. John Daniel - other causes
Kotora, A2 John Jr. - enemy mortar fire
Pouk, SSgt. Andrew P. - died of other causes
Whincup, Capt. Richard Wallace - Captain Whincup was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the pilot of a F-84G Thunderjet fighter with the 310th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 58th Fighter-Bomber Group. On September 11, 1953, he was killed in an aircraft accident. Captain Whincup served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1945 before joining the Air Force.
Jacobs, 2Lt. Max Harold - airplane crash
Taylor, Pfc. Carlton Allen Jr. - crushed by tank recovery vehicle
Watherston, 2Lt. Robert Joseph - died in an airplane crash
Watts, Cpl. Carl D. - killed in accident
Brown, Pvt. Almo - encephalitis
Crozier, Pvt. Ewell Delona - died of other causes on USS Repose
Seiler, 2Lt. Rodger Daniel - died in airplane crash
Spencer, Pfc. Nathaniel Hale Jr. - struck by vehicle and killed
Sprague, 2Lt. Roger Clifton - killed in aircraft crash
Krieger, Pvt. Joseph George - fell under moving vehicle
McKone, Pvt. Jimmy Duane - poliomyelitis
Olson, Pvt. Robert Henry - thrown off truck
Browning, Pfc. Robert Richard - drowned
Stewart, Pfc. John - drowned
Harville, 2Lt. Leland Evans - drowned in Yellow Sea
Saucier, Sgt. Wilfred - Sergeant Saucier was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Headquarters, Seoul City Command. He died of other causes on September 22, 1953 at Seoul, South Korea.
Deveau, SSgt. Edward P. - died of other causes
Maves, MSgt. Ralph August - Master Sergeant Maves was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 51st Motor Vehicular Squadron, 51st Air Base Group. He died of other causes on 23 September 1953 at Suwon Air Base (K-13), South Korea.
Reilly, Cpl. John P. - Corporal Reilly was a member of Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He died in Korea from other causes on September 24, 1953.
Turner, MSgt. Charles Edward - coronary thrombosis
Carter, Pfc. Theodore - other causes
Staton, DC2 Clyde Dempsey - died of a heart attack on a ship
Tucker, MSgt. William M. - other causes
Urban, Sfc. Charles Lee - premature hand grenade
DeGroat, Sgt. Roland E. - truck backed up over him
Betts, Sgt. James R. - died of burns & acute pulmonary edema
Brock, 2Lt. Donald Lee - died of other causes
Puett, Pfc. Harold Arthur - electrocuted
Somacal, Pfc. Joseph Charles - From Illinois, Private Somacal was a member of the 45th Infantry Division.
Hawkins, A1 Russell Jr. - died of burns
DeRose, Pfc. Rocco William - MIA after patrol was ambushed
Thomas, TSgt. Guy Donald - trauma-induced pneumonia
Gaudet, Cpl. Bernard Joseph - Grader overturned
Pyles, Pfc. Randall Earlene - Private First Class Pyles was a member of Headquarters Battery, 68th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (automatic weapons) Battalion. He died of other causes on October 6, 1953 in his battery area of South Korea.
Linker, Cpl. Albert G. - died a non-hostile death in Korea
Addcox, Pvt. Robert E. - gas explosion
Garrett, Pvt. Lee Morris - died of other causes
Mabry, A2 Evans Franklin - fell from moving vehicle
Hoey, Pvt. Robert Elmer - cerebral hemorrhage
Tillou, Cpl. Everett James - hemorrhagic fever
Nickel, Sgt. Robert - overturned tank
Koberman, Capt. John Joseph - carbon monoxide poisoning
Lee, Pvt. Frank Edward - drowned
Weeden, Sfc. Joseph E. - died of other causes
October 19, 1953
Faughman, A3 John Joseph - other causes
Contreras, A2 Hermino V. - anaphylactic reaction to penicillin
Joines, Cpl. Arnold James Jr. - killed by falling bricks
Dabney, Pfc. Willie Lavail - dragged by tank convoy
Figel, Pfc. Ronald Andrew - hemorrhagic fever
Remar, SSgt. Stanley Thomas - killed in explosion
Wilson, Pfc. Raymond C. - thrown off truck
Curry, Cpl. Derril G. - other causes
Kohlwey, 2Lt. Richard J. - burned in gas lantern explosion
Benoit, Pfc. Lionel V. - died of hemorrhagic fever
Lopez, Pfc. Mike Zepeda - vehicle accident
Hessig, Sgt. Eugene H. - died of other causes
Taylor, Sgt. Henry Samuel - stove explosion
Belyea, 2Lt. Thomas LaVelle - airplane crash
Boraski, Sgt. Anthony Simon - Killed in action
Hampton, Pfc. Alfred - hemorrhagic fever
Jones, Pvt. Jesse D. - died of wounds
Pelletier, Sgt. Joseph Armand - Co. C, 72nd Tank Battalion, died of other causes
Stiles, Pvt. Frank Eugene - hemorrhagic fever
Pendegrass, Pvt. William Jr. - hemorrhagic fever
Boshaw, Pfc. Merlyn Earl - killed in action
Festa, SN Robert Jean - died of other causes
Grammer, 1Lt. Herman Henderson - killed in action - aircraft shot down
Chase, WO Lewis E. - drowned in tide
Chrisman, Cpl. Fitzhugh L. Jr. - killed in action
Lingohr, A1 Ludolph Charles Jr. - vehicle accident
Shaw, Pvt. Phill - pulmonary edema
Kadlec, Sfc. Frank - heart attack
Adam, Pfc. Leroy H. - died from burns
Fair, Pfc. Robert Carl - hemorrhagic fever
Brown, Pfc. William Robert -died of other causes
Green, A3John Wesley - pinned by overturned vehicle
Lloyd, SFC Harold Alvin - hemorrhagic fever
On November 10, 1953, a PBM-5S2 Mariner patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron was enroute to patrol duty over the Yellow Sea when it crashed off Cheju Island Korea. Crew members killed were the following:
Cobb, AMN Harlan P.
DaCasto, Ltjg. Laurence J.
Davis, AMN Elton R.
Dobrenz, AET3 Teddy A.
Dudley, Ltjg John C.
Gauldin, AEM3 Gilbert F.
Goff, AMN Kenneth W.
Haney, AMM2 Alvin C. -
Hendricks, PHOM1 Gerald R.
Hill, AMN James M.
Johnson, ENS James F. III
Mee, AMM1 Orvis R.
Nielsen, Lt. Paul E.
Norton, AOM3 Larry E.
Johnson, Pfc. James Grant - died of hemorrhagic fever
Kalal, Sgt. William D. - land mine explosion
Gusek, Pvt. Richard J. - hemorrhagic fever
McCannon, Pfc. Donald L. - died of other causes
Purvis, Pfc. Clyde Willis - Funeral services for Pfc. Clyde Willis Purvis, 22, of 203 Rensick Street, Monroe, who was injured in Korea on October 28, 1953, will be held Saturday, January 2, 1954 at 10 o'clock at the Pleasant Valley Church located five miles north of Calhoun, with Rev. O. J. Neighbors officiating. Interment will follow under direction of Hall Funeral Home in the Pleasant Valley Church cemetery. The body will arrive in Monroe December 31, 1953, at 6:45 pm and will lie in state in the chapel of Hall Funeral Home until time for service. Pfc. Purvis is survived by his wife: Janie Katherine Purvis of Monroe; his son, Terry Wayne Purvis; his mother and stepfather, Alice Logan Palmer and Henry T. Palmer; and two brothers, Clemon Eugene Purvis and James Wesley Purvis of Monroe, Louisiana.
Haynes, Pvt. Robert Lee - vehicle accident
Olea, Ernesto Sanora Jr. - killed in action, North Korea, while a member of Battery A, 58th FAB
Carr, Pvt. Isaac Jr. - died of other causes
Smith, MSgt. Theodore Julius - vehicle accident
Terry, Cpl. Darrell Edward - lost at sea en route to Korea
Lewis, Pvt. Clifford Paul - Private Lewis died of other causes in Korea.
Mitchell, Pfc. Reuben Lee Jr. - land mine explosion
Wibright, Pfc. Norman Eugene - died of other causes
Huff, Pvt. Eugene - other causes
Ellis, Cpl. David Francis - hemorrhagic fever
Foreman, Pfc. Jack C. - died of wounds
Lynch, TSgt. Morton J. - died of other causes
Bargas, Pvt. Joe E. - died of other causes
Donlow, Sfc. Wardell - died of other causes
Holley, MSgt. Frank Roy - burned in ammunition explosion
Johnke, Cpl. Lester Herman - died of other causes
Mirando, MM3 Edmond Roger - Machinist's Mate Third Class Mirando was a member of the U.S. Navy serving in Korea. He died of other causes on November 21, 1953.
Self, Cpl. George Eugene - Corporal Self entered the service May 13, 1952 and was a member of Company B, 44th Engineer Combat Battalion, U.S. Army, and died of other causes.
Stiefvater, Pfc. Francis James II - vehicle overturned
Hinkson, Cpl. David - heart failure
Winter, Cpl. James Henry - killed by dynamite explosion
Schnur, Cpl. Donald Lee - acute bacterium meningococcemia
Vasquez, Pfc. Salomon - killed by fragments from explosion
Johnson, Sgt. Elex Bural - thrown out of a truck
Tait, Pfc. Robert John - son of Robert John Tait, Sr. and Margaret Conoboy, Private First Class Tait was a member of Headquarters Battery, 9th Field Artillery Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. He died of other causes on November 29, 1953 at Kulb Air Base.
Scott, Sgt. Robert Lee - vehicle accident
Smith, Pfc. Harold Walter - hemorrhagic fever
Burris, Pvt. Samuel S. - other causes
Gales, Pvt. Robert Bobby - died of acute pulmonary adema
Ydrogo, Pfc. Jesus B. - suffocated in collapsed sand pit
Brown, Pfc. Donald - died of other causes
Cooper, Pvt. David Lee - killed by exploding grenade
Gower, Pfc. Jimmie T. - died of other causes
Powell, Pvt. Haskell Dee - Private Powell was a member of Headquarters Detachment, 8069th Replacement Battalion, U.S. Army. He died of other causes on December 5, 1953 at (Busan) Pusan, South Korea.
Sommer, Pfc. Charles Kenneth - hemorrhagic fever
DeFina, Pfc. Anthony Paul - land mine explosion
Hallam, Cpl. Alfred J. -died of other causes
Holden, Pfc. Richard W. - died of other causes
Thornton, Pvt. Harold Deane - enemy mine explosion
Need, Pfc. Robert Wayne - tractor accident
Garcia, Sgt. Alfonso Horacio - Sergeant Garcia was a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. He died of other causes on December 8, 1953 in North Korea. Sergeant Garcia 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.
Hughes, Cpl. Russell - died of other causes
Mitchum, Pvt. George Lee - Co. A, 14 Eng. Bn., WW-II and Korea. Mr. and Mrs. Gillie Mitchum received word from the U.S. Army that their son, Pvt. George L. Mitchum, 24, died December 8, 1953 in Korea from a gunshot wound. In addition to his parents, he leaves siblings Edward of Decatur; Joe, Frank, and Carmen Denise Mitchum, of Carbondale; and Mrs. Lillie Mae Phelps of Whitlock, Tennessee. Private Mitchum was born March 27, 1927.
Linton, Capt. Paul Melvin - hemorrhagic pancreatitis
Robertson, Pvt. Glen John - died of other causes
Fernald, Pfc. Clifford Mark - Pfc. Fernald was living in San Diego, California, when he entered the service and was a bulldozer operator with Headquarters and Service Company, 74th Engineer Combat Battalion, U.S. Army. On December 12, 1953, he was operating his dozer near the 38th Parallel when he died of unknown causes.
Manis, Pfc. Herman - vehicle accident
McIntyre, MSgt. George Raymond - Master Sergeant McIntyre was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division when he died of other causes at Yam-ri, Korea.
Thomas, Pvt. Edwin - hemorrhagic fever
Turr, Sgt. Stephen J. Jr. - cerebral edema
Ahern, Pfc. Raymond Francis - died of other causes
Creighton, Pvt. George E. - fatally struck by large stone
Pope, Pvt. Edwin - training exercise accident
Wilson, Pfc. Theodore Eugene -killed by short artillery round
Winter, Pfc. Clarence Samuel - killed by short artillery shell
Baron, MSgt. Albert John - died in recoilless rifle shell explosion
Bucher, Pfc. Weldon Elmer - died in a mortar shell explosion
Bullens, Pfc. Hearl E. - died of hemorrhagic fever
Harris, Pvt. Elijah - projectile explosion
Cunningham, Cpl. Luther - died of wounds received 1950
Jordan, Pfc. Franklin - explosion of anti-tank mine
Laflin, Sgt. Allen J. - other causes
Poch, 2Lt. Keith Paul - anti-tank mine explosion
Rusher, Sgt. Charles Frank - vehicle accident
Barrett, Capt. Howard J. - died of other causes
Nelson, Cpl. Norman William - Corp. Norman W. Nelson was killed in a helicopter crash in Korea on Dec. 21. Corp. Nelson was with the 4th Light Avaiation Squadron, 9th Corps and had been in Korea since last March when he met his death. He was born in Brooklyn 24 years ago and attended Fort Hamilton High School and Pratt Institute. At the latter he studied structural engineering. He entered the armed forces on Feb. 19, 1952. He leaves his parents William and Gladys Nelson.
Reece, Pvt. Timothy - Private Reece was a member of the 69th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. He died of other causes on December 25, 1953 at Kimpo, South Korea.
Riese, Pfc. Richard Harry - Private Riese was a member of the 224th Infantry, 40th Infantry Division when he died of other causes in Korea.
Smith, Pfc. Robert Don - died of wounds from mine fragments
Cutrecht, Pvt. Carl D. - other causes
Absler, SFC Robert F. - jeep accident
Pinto, 1Lt. Rene - other causes
Carlstrom, Pfc. William Duane - killed in action
Crane, 1Lt. Alvin Earl Jr. - MIA - airplane hit by ground fire. Presumed dead.
Dufresne, Pfc. Donald E. - died of other causes
Glover, Pfc. Clell Chester - electrocuted
Archibald, Robert George (chief mechanic) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. MIA.
Beasley, Lt. Jesse (pilot) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. MIA.
Berger, Bruce David (radioman) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. MIA.
Claussen, Rex Allen (radioman) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. MIA.
Hand, James Frank (mechanic) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. MIA.
Morelli, Paul Dominick (navigator) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. MIA.
Mulford, Stanley Burt (navigator) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. Body recovered.
Peterson, 1Lt. Sterling R. - Died in a training exercise in an F-86 in Suwan.
Prael, Fredric Traynor (co-pilot) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. MIA.
Rensink, Lloyd Bernard (radarman) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. Body recovered.
Spickelmier, Gordon (ordnanceman) - Crew member of Navy P2V-5 Neptune when it disappeared while on a listening mission on January 04, 1954. MIA. Spickelmier was unaware that his wife of 11 years, Margie, was pregnant with their daughter, Rosie (Rosie Spickelmier Capehart).
Nicholson, 1Lt. Joe Sidney - His aircraft crashed into a mountainside and burned while returning from a 45th Infantry Division training area. Born in 1930, First Lieutenant Nicholson was a member of Headquarters Company, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. On January 12, 1954, he died in a plane crash at Anpyong-ni, North Korea. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal. He is buried in Stroud Cemetery, Stroud, Oklahoma.
Thomas, 1Lt. Joe Cleveland - His aircraft crashed into a mountainside and burned while returning from a 45th Infantry Division training area. "The Greenville News (SC) - Saturday, January 16, 1954, Page 8- Lt. Joe C. Thomas, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Thomas of 112 Beechwood Avenue, was fatally injured in a plane crash in Korea January 12. His light observation plane crashed into the side of a mountain on a flight to Seoul January 10 and he received serious injuries which proved fatal two days later. Lt. Thomas was a native of Greenville and was a son of C. C. and Zula Foister Thomas. He was educated in the local schools and graduated from Greenville High School in the Class of 1946, after which he attended Furman University for three years. For two years while he was a student at Furman, he was also an announcer for Radio Station WMRC. He entered service November 28, 1950 and took his basic training at Ft. Jackson. He received his commission November 2, 1951 at Fort Riley, Kansas and March 14, 1953 graduated from the Liaison Pilot Training School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Since April 21, 1953, he had been serving as an L-19 pilot in Korea. He was a member of the East Park Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Fay Sellars of Rockingham, North Carolina and now of Greenville; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Thomas of Greenville; two brothers, BT 2-c Jack B. Thomas of the U.S. Navy stationed at Newport, Rhode Island, and Jimmy D. Thomas of Greenville, who was recently discharged from the Navy and is now connected with Television Station WFBC-TV; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. E. B. Foister of Greenville, and several aunts and uncles. The body is being returned to the Thomas McAfee Funeral Home and announcements concerning the funeral services will be made later." [Source: Findagrave] Joe was born May 22, 1929 in Greenville, South Carolina. His father was Claude C. Thomas (1908-1974) and Zula Foister Thomas (1907-1987). He also had a sister Miriam Sue Thomas (1928-1928). Lieutenant Thomas is buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, South Carolina.
DuFort, Maj. Charles Richard - A member of the Medical Corps Service, Major DuFort died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Shaw AFB, South Korea.
LeDuc, DC3 Raymond B. - Died of "other causes".
Curtis, William J. - Cause of death unknown by KWE - member of 605th Troop Carrier Squadron in Korea. He was from Illinois.
Danson, SN Henry A. - Died of "other causes".
Anderson, SSgt. Richard A. - Airplane crash in foothill southwest of Mt. Halla-San on Cheju-do Island, Korea in adverse weather conditions
Blackwood, SSgt. Wiliford K. - Airplane crash in foothill southwest of Mt. Halla-San on Cheju-do Island, Korea in adverse weather conditions
Ellen, 2Lt. Allen B. - Airplane crash in foothill southwest of Mt. Halla-San on Cheju-do Island, Korea in adverse weather conditions
Merkett, 2Lt. Eugene D. Jr. - Airplane crash in foothill southwest of Mt. Halla-San on Cheju-do Island, Korea in adverse weather conditions. He graduated from Nitro High School, Nitro, West Virginia in 1949. He attended the Cincinnati College of Music and Carnegie Tech. He was a skilled musician and played with the Charleston (WV) Symphony Orchestra at the age of 14. He enlisted in the USAF in December 1951 and was commissioned in August 1953. The only known relatives still living are his aunt, Devonna Moore and her daughter Anna and children. They all reside in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Badger, Bertrand McCullough "Mack" - His aircraft developed engine trouble shortly before 1100 hours and crashed into a building five miles east of Seoul. He was a son of Marion Haywood Badger and Gera Dita Punchard Badger. Born September 17, 1932 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Brother of Marion Davis Badger. Bertrand married, before 1954, Patsy Ruth "Patricia/Pat" Cook, a daughter of Archie Earl Cook and Nora Wood. Father of Bertrand Brandt Badger. Grandson of Robert Tate Badger & Birdie Irene Haygood and Joe Punchard & Ada Hibbitts.
One other crew member - His aircraft developed engine trouble shortly before 1100 hours and crashed into a building five miles east of Seoul.
Case, 2Lt. Donald Lee - Second Lieutenant Case was a pilot with the 428th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 474th Fighter Bomber Group. On June 11, 1954, he had completed a target towing mission in a F-84 Thunderjet over Taegu, South Korea and dropped his target when his aircraft crashed into a hill.
Smith, A1C Howard Lincoln - Airman Smith was serving as a membeer of a Motor Vehicle Squadron when he was killed in an automobile crash near where he was stationed.
Albert, LtCol. Joyce A. - Crew member of helicopter H-19B #52-7482. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea.
Cranmer, A/1c Vernon Elmer - Crew member of helicopter H-19B #52-7482. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea.
Kidwell, Capt. Julian McDonough - Crew member of helicopter H-19B #52-7482. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea.
Murphy, John F. Jr. - One of two crew members in crash of F-94 (#51-5417) 5 miles northwest of Suwon AFB, South Korea. Name of other crew member not yet found by KWE. See also LtCol. Albert entry.
Roberts, James Preston Waddell - Chaplain. Crew member of helicopter H-19B #52-7482. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea.
Wright, Lt. Stanley Jr. - Helicopter pilot. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea. Helicopter was H-19B #52-7482.
Scott, A2 John Joseph Jr. - died September 16, 1954 of "other causes".
Deshler, Capt. James Maynes - Died in a mid-air collision between two L-19s during a fly over exhibition of South Korean army units. The other L-19 was crippled and made an emergency landing. Born November 26, 1921, he was the son of Martin Edgar Deshler (1898-1952) and Katherine D. Maynes Deshler (1896-1963). In 1943 he married World War II Army 2nd Lt. Louise Groth Deshler (1920-1999). Captain Deshler is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York.
Duncan, 1Lt. Gordon Morgan - Died in a mid-air collision between two L-19s during a fly over exhibition of South Korean army units. The other L-19 was crippled and made an emergency landing. Born June 25, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, he was a son of Floyd Ernest Duncan (1900-1949) and Ruth Pearson Duncan (1902-1948). His siblings were Berkeley Pearson Duncan (1927-1991) and Shirley Elaine Duncan (1927-1927). Lieutenant Duncan is buried in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park, Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Angulo, 2LT Sigfredo - He and 10 other crew members of the B-29 known as Tiger Lil (42-94000) bailed out when the plane was shot down by Russian MiGs on November 11, 1954 off the coast of Japan. The other crew members survived. Born October 13, 1931, in Puerto Rico, 2nd Lieutenant Angulo was the first crew member of a B-29 to bail out after it was shot down on November 7, 1954 by Russian MiGs. It was reported that he hit a coastal cliff during the bailout and died. He was from Los Angeles, California. Sigfredo was the son of Buenaventura and Felicidad Vasquez Angulo. His siblings were Edilberto David Angulo, William Angulo, Elia Angulo, Nelly Angulo, and Nancy Angulo.
Glenn, LTC Thomas H. - His aircraft was hit by shell fragments around noon near the Korean DMZ. LTC Glenn died eight days later from his wounds.
Pipes, Pvt. Robert C. - His aircraft was hit by shell fragments around noon near the Korean DMZ.
America, Sfc. Clifford F. - SFC America drowned in the Han River in an unsuccessful attempt to save the lives of eleven soldiers stranded in a tank in the river. He received the Soldier's Medal posthumously. Soldier's Medal: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier's Medal (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class Clifford F. America, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 13th Engineering Battalion, Combat), in Korea, on 24 June 1955. During the heavy summer rains, eleven American soldiers stranded in a tank, and their tank retriever in the middle of the Han Tan River were in imminent danger of being submerged by the rapidly rising and turbulent water. Fully aware of the hazards involved, and that the river banks downstream were very steep and harbored land mines, Sergeant America voluntarily organized and led an assault boat crew into the swirling water in an effort to rescue the marooned men. The raging, torrential river and swift current swept the boat approximately 700 yards downstream where it struck a large rock, foundered and capsized, and Sergeant America drowned. Although unsuccessful in his heroic attempt to save the lives of the eleven soldiers, Sergeant America's consummate gallantry and supreme sacrifice set an inspiring example of valor to all who observed him, reflecting utmost credit on himself and upholding the noble traditions of the military service. General Orders: Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (February 24, 1956) Born January 02, 1917, he is buried in Collinsburg Cemetery, Plain Dealing, Louisiana.
Brown, Sgt. Jack Rayfull - He was leaving his unit's position on the Demilitarized Zone in Korea to go to Japan for rest and recreation, when the military vehicle in which he was riding crashed the guard rail of a bridge and plunged into a gorge 40 feet below and burst into flames, killing him.
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.
Savage, 2Lt. Harold S. - Died in a plane crash that occurred approximately 1130 hours 30 miles north of Kusan while enroute to Kimpo air base. The accident was caused by snow flurries & low visibility
3 Polish passengers - The passengers were members of the Neutral Nations Truce Supervisory Commission.
Donahoe, Capt. Don - This artillery officer was killed when he walked into the spinning propeller of the plane after he climbed out at an airstrip 35 miles north of Seoul. Born April 06, 1926, he was a son of Percy Donahoe (1900-1981) and Tennie Annabell Rice Donahoe (1900-1988). His siblings were Herman Donahoe (1922-1947), Hoyett Donahoe (1924-2012) and Marie Donahoe Kitchens. Captain Donahoe is buried in Attoyac Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas
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.
Hood, AM2c Argyl Wilbur Jr. - Born May 5, 1937 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, he was serving with the 6170th Air Base Squadron when he died in Korea. Airman Hood was the son of Argyl Wilbur Hood Sr. (died 2011) and Elizabeth Besenyodi Hood (Levinson). His siblings were Vicki Rae Scott (1945-2013), Terry Neil Hood Sr., and Donna Elizabeth Ackerman-Reed. Airman Hood is buried in Copley Cemetery, Copley, Ohio.
Arrowood, TSgt. Palmer D. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Beisty, A1c John E. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Davis, SSgt. Bobby R. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Disbrow, Maj. Loren C. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Fair, A1c Wayne J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Fees, Capt. Rodger Alan - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Johnson, SSgt. Raymond D.- One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Kobayashi, 1Lt. Richard T. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Maxwell, A1c Harry Stell Jr. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
McLaughlin, Capt. William J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Rahaniotes, 2Lt. Peter J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Sloan, A1c Leo J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Swinehart, SSgt. Paul Winston- One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Taylor, Capt. Pat P. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Trias, SSgt. Theodorus J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Deane, Lt. James Brayton Jr. (pilot) - Lieutenant Deane and his P4M-1Q Mercator went missing on August 23, 1956. He was a pilot in the Navy's VQ-1 Air Reconnaissance Squadron. He had been married to his wife Beverly for only three months. Born May 26, 1932, he was the son of James Brayton Deane Sr. (1904-1982) and Edna S. Shepard Deane (1905-1982). He is buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jacobs, 2Lt. Max Harold - airplane crash
Atkins, 1Lt. James C. - Detach G/KMAG - His aircraft crashed near the town of Hadong, 20 miles west of K-4, while traveling from Kwanju to Pusan. Born April 4, 1932, he died September 21, 1956. He was the son of Thomas Cecil and Lillie Hart Atkins, both of whom died in 1995. James is buried in Providence Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Elmore County, Alabama
Jakle, Col. John Joseph - Detach G/KMAG - His aircraft crashed near the town of Hadong, 20 miles west of K-4, while traveling from Kwanju to Pusan. Colonel Jakle was born September 11, 1912, a son of Augustine William Jakle (1879-1959) and Maude Alice Hines Jakle (1878-1969). His wife was Florence J. Jakle (1919-2005). His siblings were Mary Margaret Cecilia Jakle (1914-1917), Mary Elizabeth Jakle (1916-1916), Edward Aloysius Jakle (1918-2011), Joseph Jakle (1920-1920), Marie Theresa Jakle Fronske (1921-2017), and two others. A World War II and Korean War veteran, he is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
Webert, Lawrence Duane "Bud" - Seaman Webert fell overboard from the USS Hornet in the Pacific Ocean on October 09, 1956. Born October 05, 1932, he was a son of Hamilton Jacob and Dorothy Lambert Webert. Lost at sea.
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.
Rooney, SSgt. Patrick Alexander - Sergeant Rooney was born on January 23, 1929, the son of Alexander M. Rooney (died 1948) and Ruth E. Rooney (1906-1991). A World War II and Korean War veteran, he died on August 17, 1957 and is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York.
Alexander, 1Lt. Elmer - "First Lt. Elmer Alexander, 25, U. S. Air Force, was killed in an airplane crash February 8, 1959 in Korea, according to a telegram received Sunday by his wife, Mrs. Imogene O Connell Alexander, 2612 17th Ave., Gulfport, Mississippi. Lieutenant Alexander, born in Long Beach June 19, 1932, had been in service seven and a half years and had served in Korea for 14 months. He was scheduled to return to the United States in just 27 days. Lieutenant Alexander received his pilot's training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Ft. Rucker, Alabama. He had trained and served at numerous other posts during his service career before going to Korea. Lieutenant Alexander, son of Mrs. Norene Alexander, Long Beach, and the late John Alexander, was a graduate of Long Beach High School where he was a member of the football team. Other than his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Carla and Teri Alexander, Gulfport, and three brothers, Mott, Larry and Albert Alexander, all of Long Beach. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but the body will be returned to the united States and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport."
Grant, Sp2 Bill Leon - His aircraft crashed north of Yong Wol after running into bad weather while enroute to the aid of a seriously injured American civilian construction worker. He was serving with KMAG. Born November 17, 1929, Bill died in Korea on February 08, 1958. He is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.
Kane, 1Lt. Paul Desmond - His aircraft crashed north of Yong Wol after running into bad weather while enroute to the aid of a seriously injured American civilian construction worker. Paul died February 08, 1958 in Korea. He was born December 22, 1930 in Watsonville, California, a son of Harold Ligouri Kane (1892-1971) and Ellen Lorraine Petersen Kane (1906-1974). His wife was Beverly J. Fennell Kane, three sons (Stephen, Michael and ?). His siblings were his brother John William Kane (1928-2004) and sister Mary Kane. Paul Kane is buried in Valley Catholic Cemetery, Watsonville
March 21, 1958
Harris, Capt. Morton C. - The helicopter he was riding in crashed near Seoul while on a special mission.
Jamieson, CWO Walter E. Jr. - The helicopter he was riding in crashed near Seoul while on a special mission. He was born March 05, 1922. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Shumar, Lt. Robert Calvin - The helicopter he was piloting crashed near Seoul while on a special mission. Lieutenant Shumar was born August 11, 1925 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, son of William H. Shumar (1903-1955) and Edith Pearl Lowther Shumar (1904-1982). His siblings were Thomas Jacob Shumar (1928-1966) and Dorothy Alice Shumar Bognar (1931-2015). A graduate of Brownsville High School in 1943, he served in the US merchant marines in World War II. He was attached to the Air Force for special duty. Lieutenant Shumar is buried in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pennsylvania.
Winchester, SP3 James E. - The helicopter he was riding in crashed near Seoul while on a special mission.
He was born December 31, 1916, a son of Walter L. Winchester (1877-1935) and Ida M. Squires Winchester (1886-1949). He was married in 1938 to Ola Irene Raney Winchester (1914-1982). His siblings were Mable Winchester Adams (1906-1990), Bessie L. Winchester Wood (1907-2003), Walter Lee "Buster" Winchester (1911-1983), Ray Gordon Winchester (1913-1980), Horace Hayward Winchester (1920-1993) and Howard R. Winchester (1920-1959). Virgil is buried in Huntsville Memory Gardens, Huntsville, Alabama.
Mullady, DAC Jane M. - Assigned as a service club director, Jane was killed when she walked into the spinning propeller while attempting to board the plane at K-16 air strip. Lieutenant Mulladay was a World War II veteran in the Medical Corps.
She was born February 12, 1921 and is buried in Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery, Carbondale, Pennsylvania.
Dirks, CWO Gerald H. - The aircraft "fell through" and the forward rotor hit the mountain below the ridge near Camp Kaiser. It flipped end over end and slid down the mountain about 100 yards, coming to rest against a tree stump. Born November 26, 1933, Gerald is buried in Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Oregon..
Abdo, AD2 Bobby J. - On April 9, 1959, SG-10, a crew of ten, was returning from a mission when their aircraft crashed into the extinct volcano, Halla-san mountain on Cheju-do island in Korea. The plane crashed 50 feet from the top of the crater rim, killing all crew members. According to "Patrol Squadron 50 Aircraft Accident Report, April 1959" authored by Bob "Count" Noble, the crash was caused by pilot error in not increasing altitude to avoid the mountain.
Congleton, ALC Binkley - See Abdo.
George, ADC Garth W. - See Abdo
Kennedy, AT2 Gordon P. - See Abdo
McDaniel, AO3 James H. - See Abdo
Nelson, Lt. Floyd G. - See Abdo
Peterie, AT3 Duane L. - See Abdo
Pleasent, AE2 Earl J. - See Abdo
Sullivan, Ltjg James L. - See Abdo
Traylor, Ltjg Audrice R. - See Abdo
Sealy, CWO Marion N. Jr. - When his aircraft went out of control, it crashed into a riverbank about 10 miles north of Seoul while attempting a forced landing. Born January 3, 1939, Marion died on September 13, 1959 while serving with the 13th Transportation Helicopter Company TC, Korea. He is buried in Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Thatcher, 1Lt. Thomas A. - When his aircraft went out of control, it crashed into a riverbank about 10 miles north of Seoul while attempting a forced landing.
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.
Holloway, 1Lt. Robert J. - His aircraft crashed four minutes after takeoff into a field eight miles northeast of Chunchon. Born in 1929, Robert died in Korea on August 26, 1960. He is buried in Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Washington.
Humphreys, CW2 Benjamin Kent - His aircraft crashed near Osan Air Force Base while on a routine military passenger flight. Four passengers were with the 65th Ordnance Company. Born December 20, 1923, Benjamin died in Korea on November 13, 1961. He is buried in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton City, VA.
Lingle, CW2 William L. Jr. - His aircraft crashed near Osan Air Force Base while on a routine military passenger flight. Four passengers were with the 65th Ordnance Company. Born November 19, 1919, William died in Korea on November 13, 1961. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He has markers in Ft. Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma, and Blair Cemetery, Blair, Oklahoma.
Neal, SP5 Coleman L. - His aircraft crashed near Osan Air Force Base while on a routine military passenger flight. Four passengers were with the 65th Ordnance Company.
O'Flahavan, Capt. Lawrence V. - His aircraft crashed near Osan Air Force Base while on a routine military passenger flight. Four passengers were with the 65th Ordnance Company.
Ramirez, SP5 Oscar - His aircraft crashed near Osan Air Force Base while on a routine military passenger flight. Four passengers were with the 65th Ordnance Company. A World War II and Korea vet, Oscar was born November 2, 1929 and died November 13, 1961 in Korea. He is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California.
White, SP4 Jack Lee - His aircraft crashed near Osan Air Force Base while on a routine military passenger flight. Four passengers were with the 65th Ordnance Company. Born May 09, 1939 in Cambridge, Ohio, Jack died November 13, 1961 in Korea. The son of Asberry E. White (died 1977) and Lela Faye Kirkbride White (1917-2004), Jack was survived by brothers Jim, Don, Tom and Tim White, and sisters Patricia White Heath, Judy White Beadle, Sandra White Loewendick, Brenda White Dereskiewicz, and Shirley White Brill. Jack is buried in Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Ohio.
Withers, SP5 Lesley V. - His aircraft crashed near Osan Air Force Base while on a routine military passenger flight. Four passengers were with the 65th Ordnance Company. Born January 13, 1930, Leslie died November 13, 1961 in Korea. He is buried in Anderson Memorial Gardens and Chapel Mausoleum, Dossett, TN. He was with the 65th Ordnance Company in Korea.
McGowen, 1Lt. Donald R. - His aircraft crashed in the mountains west of Hwachon Reservoir just north of Mae Bong Mountain while patrolling the DMZ.
Unidentified NCO - His aircraft crashed in the mountains west of Hwachon Reservoir just north of Mae Bong mountain while patrolling the DMZ.
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.
Boswell, Capt. Aubrey Ray - His plane crashed in a mountainous area some 20 miles north of Seoul while on a routine convoy control mission. Born October 2, 1931, Captain Boswell is buried in Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Farrow, Sp4 Louis Hance - His plane crashed in a mountainous area some 20 miles north of Seoul while on a routine convoy control mission. Born December 14, 1928 in Union, Mississippi, he was a son of Hance Breland Farrow (1892-1975) and Hettie Eugena Coker Hahnel (1896-1982). His siblings were Mildred Evelyn Farrow Alawine (1917-1991), Earl Pruitt Farrow (1920-2013), Doris Latrelle Farrow Rutledge (1922-2007), Freddie Ray Farrow (1927-1992) and Shirley Ann Farrow Mayer (1934-2017). He was formerly employed by Skagit Plastics in LaConner. His widow Donna Rae later married an Adkisson and lived in Florida. Specialist Farrow is buried in Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park, Mount Vernon, Washington.
Daniel, 1Lt. James Newton Jr. - His plane crashed 20 miles north of Seoul.
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.
Alves, Capt. Kenneth - His Army plane crashed and burned on 4,700-foot Pangdae-San Mountain while on a routine training flight from Kangson-ni to Pyongtaek. Wreckage was found at 4,000 feet on the mountainside. He was an Air Medal recipient: Captain Kenneth J. Alves, Armor, United States Army, a member of the Aviation Section, Detachment L (Provisional), United States Army Advisory Group to Korea, distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight near Wonju, Korea, on 17 July 1953. As pilot of an OH-23D helicopter, Captain Alves demonstrated outstanding flying ability, perseverance, and sound judgment in his voluntary efforts to rescue thirty Korean women and children from a small island in the Somgang River which was swollen by the torrential rains of Typhoon Wendy. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, and despite the darkness, heavy rainfall, and hazardous flying conditions, he quickly located the stranded people and effectively completed seven lifts from the island threatened by inundation. Captain Alves' exceptional flying skill and heroic action during this mercy mission reflect distinct credit upon himself and the military service. (This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding courage on 17 July 1963 as announced in General Orders Number 81, Headquarters, U.S. Army Advisory Group, Korea, dated 14 August 1963.)
Cooper, Capt. Russell E. - His Army plane crashed and burned on 4,700-foot Pangdae-San Mountain while on a routine training flight from Kangson-ni to Pyongtaek. Wreckage was found at 4,000 feet on the mountainside. Born December 2, 1936 in Wise County, Virginia, Russell died August 04, 1963 in Korea. He was a son of Floyd Eugene and Helen Artanse Stitt Cooper of Big Stone Gap, Virginia and Chattanooga. A high school graduate in the Class of 1955, he was survived by brothers James, Kyle, Kenneth and Dennis Cooper; sisters Mrs. Gary C. Herron, Mrs. Al Mikeal, and Miss Catherine Cooper; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Dewey Smith. He is buried in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Davis, Capt. Joseph M. - His Army plane crashed and burned on 4,700-foot Pangdae-San Mountain while on a routine training flight from Kangson-ni to Pyongtaek. Wreckage was found at 4,000 feet on the mountainside. Joseph was born in Memphis, Tennessee in October 1934, the son of Joseph Mortimer Davis Sr. and Alma Liberman Davis. He graduated from West Point in 1958 and died in Korea on August 4, 1963. He is buried in Sunset Memorial Park, San Antonio, Texas.
Moore, Capt. Travis L. Sr. - His Army plane crashed and burned on 4,700-foot Pangdae-San Mountain while on a routine training flight from Kangson-ni to Pyongtaek. Wreckage was found at 4,000 feet on the mountainside. Born March 3, 1930, he is buried in Ft. Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, Kansas.
Morgan, MSG Marvin E. - His Army plane crashed and burned on 4,700-foot Pangdae-San Mountain while on a routine training flight from Kangson-ni to Pyongtaek. Wreckage was found at 4,000 feet on the mountainside. Born February 13, 1925, Marvin died August 04, 1963 in Korea. He was a World War II and Korea veteran. He is buried in Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia.
Truitt, Capt. Gene Audubon- His Army plane crashed and burned on 4,700-foot Pangdae-San Mountain while on a routine training flight from Kangson-ni to Pyongtaek. Wreckage was found at 4,000 feet on the mountainside. He was born June 06, 1930 in Schlater, Mississippi, the son of Ray A. Truitt (1905-1993) and Annie Ozell Finley Truitt (1913-1995). He is buried in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, Texas.
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.
Hendrickson, Capt. James W. - His L-20 observation plane crashed 25 miles northwest of Seoul. The body of Hendrickson was found on edge of Han River. His wife's name was Jewell Hendrickson.
Marmaduke, Maj. Robert Dare - His L-20 observation plane crashed 25 miles northwest of Seoul. The body of Marmaduke was found in Han River Estuary. Born September 17, 1915 in Alliance, Ohio, he s a son of Andrew Dare Marmaduke (1880-1942) and Louise Ridgely Swift Marmaduke (1885-1925). His siblings were Mildred Marmaduke and Edward Milton Marmaduke (1907-1955). According to news clippings he was survived by his wife Lyann. Findagrave states that in 1942 he married Carolyn "Carrie" Marie Mach (later Ward - 1912-1983). Major Marmaduke was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.
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.
Ely, PFC James R. - Born in 1944, the son of Samuel G. and A. Beatrice Ely (both of whom died in 1974), James died in Korea on August 14, 1964. He was a member of the 19th Transportation Company Medical Helicopter. He is buried in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Pennsylvania.
Graham, SP4 Will Henry - Died in Korea August 14, 1964. Born January 21, 1919, he is buried in Cuba Cemetery, Coosada, Alabama.
Thomas, CWO Ronald - Born November 28, 1938, Ronald died August 14, 1964 in Korea. He is buried in Henry B. Brown Cemetery, Maury County, Tennessee.
Hogan, Capt. Charles Edward - His aircraft crashed and burned in a rice paddy after developing mechanical trouble four miles south of Uijongbu enroute to Seoul. Born June 18, 1933, Captain Hogan died on November 23, 164. He is buried in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Lexington, Georgia. At the time of his death he served with the 55th Aviation Company, SP Troops.
Warren, Stanley S. (civilian) - His aircraft crashed and burned in a rice paddy after developing mechanical trouble four miles south of Uijongbu enroute to Seoul. Born October 31, 1930, he was married to Sarita Lew Warren (1936-2016). Stanley is buried in King David Memorial Garden, Idylwood, Virginia.
Giglio, LTC Rudolph F. - His aircraft crashed in the South Korean village of Ma Dong near the DMZ. From New York, Rudolph received a Silver Star in Korea in 1951 while serving with the 3rd Infantry Division.
Unnamed 6-year-old Korean boy was also killed in the same crash.
June 25, 1965
Huckobey, SP5 James Darrell - His aircraft crashed nine miles south of Uijongbu while on a routine morning resupply mission. Born November 12, 1936, he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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 James - 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 James - 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.
Copp, Sgt. Philip N. - He died from metal fragment wounds in KOrea whn his vehicle hit a communist mine. Sergeant Copp was born September 09, 1946, in Loueville, New York, the son of Howard Copp of Rochester. He joined the Army on January 19, 1966 and was a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment. He is buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, New York.
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.
Hodges, SN Duane D. - Seaman Hodges was killed by North Korean gunfire on January 23, 1968, when the enemy boarded the USS Pueblo off the Korean mainland. . Killed while destroying classified documents when a 55mm shell struck him.
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
Mosenteen, Richard Francis - Co-pilot of an F4D USAF Phantom Jet that crashed 9 miles s. of Kwangju, Korea. He was born July 29, 1944, the son of Andrew Richard and Anna Bell Rutledge Mosenteen. He was the co-pilot.
Weaver, James Lee - Pilot of an F4D USAF Phantom Jet that crashed 9 miles s. of Kwangju, Korea
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. Born August 21, 1947, he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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.
Anderson, Lt. Colonel DeLynn Edward - Lieutenant Colonel Anderson was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of 6146th Air Advisory Group (ROKAF), 5th Air Force. On April 20, 1961, he was flying an unarmed F-86 fighter on a training mission, when he strayed over the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and was attacked by 2 MiGs near Onjin, North Korea. As he tried to land his damaged jet at Yiumann Air Base, it crashed, killing him.
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
Weeks, Jack Warren - CIA pilot who flew the first mission to locate the missing USS Pueblo. A former AF pilot, his A-12 (tail # 60-6932 or "Article 129") went down in the South China Sea en route to his home base at Kadena. The spook plane and its pilot were lost during a Functional Checkout Flight. Some details of this mission remain classified.
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 while serving in Co. A, 32 Infantry, 7th Infantry Division.
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, New York. 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, New York. 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
Griggs, 1LT Richard J. - His aircraft crashed in the Sea of Japan while e route to its base in Kangnung. Flying conditions at the time were described as marginal with a heavy cloud cover from 700 feet to 9,000 feet. SAR operations failed to locate the missing aircraft and were called off on December 4th. Richard was born June 28, 1947 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He is buried in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. A US Army helicopter pilot, he was lost at sea. He was the son of James Edward Griggs (1921-1989) and Fioleta Madoline Karyto Griggs (1922-1979).
Holz, Pvt. Gary A. - His aircraft crashed in the Sea of Japan while e route to its base in Kangnung. Flying conditions at the time were described as marginal with a heavy cloud cover from 700 feet to 9,000 feet. SAR operations failed to locate the missing aircraft and were called off on December 4th.
Ingram, CW2 Julius Harold - His aircraft crashed in the Sea of Japan while e route to its base in Kangnung. Flying conditions at the time were described as marginal with a heavy cloud cover from 700 feet to 9,000 feet. SAR operations failed to locate the missing aircraft and were called off on December 4th. He was from West Virginia. Born January 13, 1948 in Shady Grove, Alabama, Harry died over the Sea of Japan on November 27, 1968. Harry died while a pilot in the U S Army. He served as a Warrant Officer II and piloted helicopters. Harry was the son of Julius E. and Molly F. Duke Ingram originally from Pike County, AL. He was survived by his wife Mary Ann, young son, and his father and brother. The plane crashed in the Sea of Japan and his body was not recovered. There is a marker for him in the Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.
Miller, SP4 Terence D. - His aircraft crashed in the Sea of Japan while e route to its base in Kangnung. Flying conditions at the time were described as marginal with a heavy cloud cover from 700 feet to 9,000 feet. SAR operations failed to locate the missing aircraft and were called off on December 4th. He was from West Virginia.
Smith, LTC William Lewis - His aircraft crashed in the Sea of Japan while e route to its base in Kangnung. Flying conditions at the time were described as marginal with a heavy cloud cover from 700 feet to 9,000 feet. SAR operations failed to locate the missing aircraft and were called off on December 4th. He was from Massachusetts. William was born December 13, 1921. He died November 27, 1968 in Korea. He was a World War II and Korea veteran. His wife was Mary E. Smith (1918-2002). William is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
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. Born January 12, 1935, the son of Benjamin Spencer Park Sr. and Ruth Henrietta Schmist Park. Benjamin Jr. died March 16, 1969 in Korea. He was a thoracic surgeon stationed at the 121st Evacuation Army Hospital at Fort Dodge, Korea. He and five 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. Captain Benjamin's father was a prominent physician and surgeon in the Painesville, Ohio area. Benjamin Jr. is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Painesville, Ohio, alongside his parents.
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. Born February 15, 1945, his tombstone shows his death date as March 15, 1969. Specialist Fourth Class Kern was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. 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. Specialist Fourth Class Kern was awarded the Purple Heart and the Korean Defense Service Medal. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
Kim, Col. J.B. (ROK) - A medivac helicopter carrying soldiers wounded in a clash with North Korean troops crashed shortly after takeoff along the western sector of the DMZ at 2145 hours approximately three miles southwest of Panmunjom.
Lindsey, PFC Calvin L. - Killed in helicopter crash. Lindsey is buried in New York.
Park, Capt. Benjamin S. Jr. - A medivac helicopter carrying soldiers wounded in a clash with North Korean troops crashed shortly after takeoff along the western sector of the DMZ at 2145 hours approximately three miles southwest of Panmunjom.
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.
Rothwell, Maj. James C. - A medivac helicopter carrying soldiers wounded in a clash with North Korean troops crashed shortly after takeoff along the western sector of the DMZ at 2145 hours approximately three miles southwest of Panmunjom. He is buried in Arkansas.
Stoller, SP4 Edwin Lee - He served in the 377 Medical Company. Born October 13, 1948, Edwin died March 16, 1969 in Korea. He served with the 377 Medical Company in Vietnam. Edwin is buried in the IOOF Cemetery, New Haven, 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.
Echols, Timothy L. - Washington
Delagrange, Paul - Washington
Champagne, Henry J. - Michigan
Officer, Neal T. - Utah
"Although no VQ-1 aircraft were shot down in the hostilities in Southeast Asia [Vietnam War] there were instances of damage to squadron aircraft on the ground during enemy rocket attacks at DaNang. Outside the war zone however, in April 1969, a VQ-1 EC-121M and crew of 30 were lost to hostile fire from North Korean MiG fighters. On 14 April the Super Connie, with LCDR James Howard Overstreet as mission commander, took off from Atsugi and headed northeast for a routine electronic reconnaissance mission off the North Korean coast. The flight plan called for the crew to proceed to a point off Musu Peninsula where they were to fly elliptical orbits, each about l20 miles long.
At 1350, a little less than seven hours after takeoff, a U.S. Air Force tracking station monitoring the flight detected two new blips as a pair of North Korean MiGs rapidly closed on the unarmed VQ-1 aircraft. Although a prearranged message was sent to Overstreet ordering him to abort his mission, as the lumbering EC-121M turned away it was shot down southeast of Chongjin, North Korea, with a loss of all thirty crewmen. Only two bodies were subsequently recovered, those of LTJG Joseph R. Ribar and AT1 Richard E. Sweeney. Immediately after the incident President Nixon ordered a halt to reconnaissance missions in the Sea of Japan. The frequency of these missions had been averaging more than 60 per month until this time. President Nixon ordered the electronic reconnaissance resumed three days later, however, but this time with the protection of Task Force 71." The fatalities and missing in action were as follows(through Willis):
Balderman, PO2 Louis Francis - One of 31 crew members of a US Navy EC121 who were killed when their electronic reconnaissance aircraft (Deep Sea 129) was shot down 90 miles off the coast of Korea. While flying a patrol mission over the Sea of Japan, a US Navy EC-121M of VQ-1 (BuNo 135749) was attacked and shot down by two North Korean MiG-17 Fresco fighters. Balderman was born May 29, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Duffy Balderman. He was a mechanic.
Chartier, PO1 Steven Curtis - Born June 03, 1944 in Los Angeles County, California, he was a s on of Curtis Reynolds Chartier (1914-1971) and Winifred Alice Kyser Chartier (later Ulman) (1916-1989). His brother was Gregory Alan Chartier (1950-1991). Stephen was the husband of Phyllis Chartier. He was an EW operator on this flight.
Colgin, PO1 Bernie Joel - Bernie was born May 15, 1933, in Mexia, Texas, son of Gaston L. "Buck" Colgin (1905-1996) and Eunice E. Colgin (1910-1988).
Connors, PO1 Bailard Franklin Jr. - Born December 21, 1942, he was a son of Ballard Franklin Connors Sr. (1919-2009) and Gladys M. Ratliff Connors (1925-2015). His siblings were Garnett Connors Centers, Denzil Connors, Robert Conners, and Gregory Conners. Ballard was a flight engineer.
Ducharme, PO3 Gary Ray - Born July 08, 1945 in Delavan, Wisconsin, he was a son of Raymond Wallace DuCharme 91922-2005) and Beverly J. DuCharme (1924-1983). His brother was Patrick K. DuCharme. Gary was also survived by a wife and two-year old son. He was a manual Morse collection operator. He was also a Vietnam veteran.
Dzema, Lt. John - Born March 2, 1931, Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, son of Mrs. Andrew Gall of Edwardsville. His half sister was Mary Ann Volkeln. Member of U.S. Navy Fleet Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron One (VQ-1). Atsugi, Japan EC-121 Super Constellation airplane with a crew of 31 shot down by two North Korean MiGs over the Sea of Japan just South east of Chongjin. Of the 31 crew members only two bodies were recovered. Amateur radio operator W3PJZ Lieutenant Dzema was a member of the crew of an EC-121 surveillance aircraft, serving with the U.S. Navy. On April 15, 1969, while on a surveillance mission over the Sea of Japan in support of the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down. All 31 crewmen were reported missing. He was presumed dead on May 2, 1969. Lieutenant Dzema was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal. He was an evaluator on the EC-121 crew.
Gleason, Lt. Dennis Baird - Born November 18, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was the son of Henry Baird Gleason (1913-2007) and Dorothy Mann Gleason (1912-2002). Dennis graduated from Oklahoma State in 1965. He was an evaluator on the plane.
Graham, PO2 Gene Kenneth - Born October 04, 1948, in Northville, Michigan, he was the son of Kenneth Lyle Graham (1917-1997) and Florence Irene Graham (1927-1988). His sister was Diane Graham Lybarger. Gene was a radio operator.
Greiner, CPO Laverne Albert - Born August 08, 1937, in Clear Creek Township, Iowa, a son of Michael L. Greiner (1899-1968) and Irene Margaret Sieren Greiner (1906-1968). His siblings were Virginia Regina Greiner Weber (1928-2019), Keith Albert Greiner (1930-1984), Edward William Greiner (1931-1983), Darlene Alma Greiner Yates (1933-2001), Dennis John Greiner (1941-2002), Lawrence Dean Greiner (1949-1968), Herbert Greiner, LeRoy Greiner, Mike Greiner, Kathleen Greiner, Ronald Greiner, Mary Ann Greiner Carson, and Betty Jean Greiner Hassle. LaVerne was a flight engineer.
Horrigan, PO2 Dennis J. - Born February 02, 1946 he was the EW Operator.
Kincaid, PO2 Richard Henry - Born March 15, 1947, he was a crew leader.
Lynch, SSGT Hugh M. - Born October 09, 1942, this Marine was a Korean and Russian linguist.
McNamara, CPO Marshall H. - Born in 1934, he was a flight engineer.
McNeil, ATR2 Timothy Harlan - Born May 30, 1944, he was a radio operator.
Miller, PO3 John Alexander III - Born June 04, 1944, he was a manual Morse collection operator.
Overstreet, LCDR James Howard - Born April 10, 1935, he was the pilot.
Perrottet, Lt. Peter Philip - Born January 16, 1942. He was the copilot.
Potts, PO1 John Howarfd - " John’s first enlistment was in the USAF, and he received his initial training in Korean at Yale University courtesy of the Air Force. After reenlisting in the Navy John did tours in Okinawa (Joint Sobe Processing Center) and Naval Communications Station Philippines (San Miguel). During the latter tour, John spent considerable time in Da Nang, earning 10 Air Medals. He had recently been reassigned to Kamiseya when the shootdown occurred."
Prindle, AN Richard Thomas - He was the plane captain.
Randall, PO2 Frederick Arthur - Born September 11, 1939, he was a Russian linguist and manual Morse operator.
Ribar, LTJG Joseph Richard - Born August 28, 1941, he was a copilot. His body was recovered
Roach, PO1 James Leroy - Born May 04, 1937, he was a radar operator.
Singer, Lt. John H. - Born February 09, 1943, he was a senior evaluator.
Smith, CPO Richard Earl - He was a linguist.
Sundby, PO3 Philip D. - He was a Chinese linguist.
Sweeney, AT1 Richard E. - Born in 1938, he was an EW operator. His body was one of two that were recovered.
Sykora, LTJG Robert J. - Born December 31, 1942, he was a navigator.
Taylor, Lt. Robert F. - Born December 27, 1938, he was a communication evaluator.
Tesmer, PO2 Stephen Joseph - Born July 6, 1946, he was the son of Dale and Mabel Kathleen Steffens Tesmer. He was a secure teletype communicator.
Wilkerson, LTJG Norman Elbert - Born March 30, 1943, he was a navigator.
Willis, PO2 David Monroe - Born December 22, 1946,in Los Angeles County, California, son of Roy Arthur and Margie Louise Everroad Willis. He was a radio operator.
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.
King, SP4 Stanley Todd - His aircraft lost control on approach and crashed and burned at Rodriguez Range during a night-time extraction of troops. Born December 6, 1948, Stanley's death date is listed as the day after the aircraft accident (2/06/1970) that took his life. He was a husband and father. He is buried in the IOOF Cemetery, Bourbon, Indiana.
Lashley, Capt. William Alexander Jr. - Born in 1949, William died in Korea on July 13, 1977. He was the son of William Alexander Lashley Sr. and Frances H. Lashley. He is buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, South Carolina.
Freeborn, Victor G. - Spec. 4 Freeborn was born September 17, 1950 in Rochester, New York, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Freeborn. He attended School #42 and Edison Tech High School and was employed at Suburba Gravats Inc. before entering the service in September of 1969. He served in the motor pool of B Company, 7th Med. Bn., 7th Infantry Division north of Seoul. On the date of his death, he drowned when his truck plunged into a stream on a Korean highway. He was buried September 28, 1970 in Falls Cemetery in New York. A cousin, Daniel Stroyer, also in service in Korea, witnessed the accident, but he did not realize at the time that it was his cousin in the vehicle.
Cox, Capt. Kenneth Maurice - His aircraft crashed and exploded near Chuncheon while on a routine administrative flight from K-16 to Camp Page. Born September 24, 1942, he served in Vietnam and Korea. He is buried in Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, TN.
Mathias, WO1 Frank Lloyd - His aircraft crashed and exploded near Chuncheon while on a routine administrative flight from K-16 to Camp Page. Born March 6, 1946 in California, Frank died on October 08, 1970 in Korea. He was Warrant Officer for the 55 Aviation Company in Vietnam. He is buried in Mountain View Memorial Park, Barstow, California.
Alvarez, SFC David Lee - The aircraft was in a ten-ship formation when the #1 hanger bearing seized and the short T/R drive shaft came apart in flight. The aircraft started a right descending turn when the T/B separated, followed by mast bumping with the rotor separating, crashed and burned upon impact. The partial separation of the exhaust pipe from the rear of the engine case allowed the hot exhaust gases to impinge upon the #1 T/R driveshaft hanger baring. The bearing failed due to lack of lubrication. Born in 1933, SFC Alvarez died January 13, 1971, and is buried in Santa Maria Cemetery, Santa Maria, CA.
Schroeder, SP4 Kurt J. -The aircraft was in a ten-ship formation when the #1 hanger bearing seized and the short T/R drive shaft came apart in flight. The aircraft started a right descending turn when the T/B separated, followed by mast bumping with the rotor separating, crashed and burned upon impact. The partial separation of the exhaust pipe from the rear of the engine case allowed the hot exhaust gases to impinge upon the #1 T/R driveshaft hanger baring. The bearing failed due to lack of lubrication.
Sutera, 1Lt. Nick L. - The aircraft was in a ten-ship formation when the #1 hanger bearing seized and the short T/R drive shaft came apart in flight. The aircraft started a right descending turn when the T/B separated, followed by mast bumping with the rotor separating, crashed and burned upon impact. The partial separation of the exhaust pipe from the rear of the engine case allowed the hot exhaust gases to impinge upon the #1 T/R driveshaft hanger baring. The bearing failed due to lack of lubrication. Born April 02, 1949, son of Louis Sutera Sr. (1905-2002) and Ruby Elizabeth Bailey Sutera Bacon (1919-1998). His siblings were Sgt. Louis Sutera Jr. (1945-1967 - died in Vietnam War); Mrs. Judy Spencer, Mrs. Vicki McGroarty (Nicki's twin), and John Bacon. Nicki is buried in Southern Memorial Park, North Miami, Florida.
Uyenoyama, Capt. Dennis Hidenobu - The aircraft was in a ten-ship formation when the #1 hanger bearing seized and the short T/R drive shaft came apart in flight. The aircraft started a right descending turn when the T/B separated, followed by mast bumping with the rotor separating, crashed and burned upon impact. The partial separation of the exhaust pipe from the rear of the engine case allowed the hot exhaust gases to impinge upon the #1 T/R driveshaft hanger baring. The bearing failed due to lack of lubrication. Born November 10, 1941, Dennis died January 13, 1971 in Korea. He is buried in San Francisco National cemetery, San Francisco, California. Dennis was a Vietnam and Korea veteran.
Rayburn, Thomas O'Reilly III - Tommy Rayburn was a member of the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea when his Jeep rolled over in an historic blizzard, killing him. Born September 05, 1949 in New Orleans, he was a son of Thomas O'Reilly II and Joyce Blanchard Rayburn. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans.
Healy, CWO Robert Michael - His aircraft crashed near Chunchon while on a regular operational mission, reportedly due to a wire strike. Born November 8, 1946, he was a Vietnam and Korea veteran. He is buried in Dry Pond Cemetery, Stoughton, Massachusetts.
Ayton, Capt. James Stewart - (2 others injured) - Chinook aircraft 65-7972 crashed on a routine flight near Waegwan about one mile south of Camp Carroll. Aircraft unit was based in Pyongtaek. Born March 03, 1941, he is buried in Silverbrook Cemetery and Memorial Park, Wilmington, Delaware.
Dehart, SP4 Jay D. - (2 others injured) - Chinook aircraft 65-7972 crashed on a routine flight near Waegwan about one mile south of Camp Carroll. Aircraft unit was based in Pyongtaek. Jay was born December 05, 1951 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a son of Wylie Dehart (1913-1993) and Mildred Cains Dehart (1922-2009). His siblings were Jerry Wylie "Moose" Dehart (1947-2010); Maxine Cloteen Dehart Henderson; Charles Dehart, William Dehart, and Rosemary Dehart Lawson
Maxwell, SP5 David N. - (2 others injured) - Chinook aircraft 65-7972 crashed on a routine flight near Waegwan about one mile south of Camp Carroll. Aircraft unit was based in Pyongtaek.
Pappas, SP4 Richard Alan - (2 others injured) - Chinook aircraft 65-7972 crashed on a routine flight near Waegwan about one mile south of Camp Carroll. Aircraft unit was based in Pyongtaek. Born December 19, 1952, he is buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas.
Pomeroy, SFC Charles G. - (2 others injured) - Chinook aircraft 65-7972 crashed on a routine flight near Waegwan about one mile south of Camp Carroll. Aircraft unit was based in Pyongtaek.
Winchester, DAC Virgil S. - (2 others injured) - Chinook aircraft 65-7972 crashed on a routine flight near Waegwan about one mile south of Camp Carroll. Aircraft unit was based in Pyongtaek.
Covert, CW2 Charles M. - His aircraft crashed in a mountainous area near Chonan after leaving Osan Air Base en route to base at Taegu.
Smith, SP5 Fred Lee - His aircraft crashed in a mountainous area near Chonan after leaving Osan Air Base en route to base at Taegu. Fred was born June 3, 1952 and died November 28, 1972 in Korea. He was a Vietnam and Korea veteran. He is buried in Coopers Chapel Cemetery, Veedersburg, Indiana.
Ballard, Capt. Thomas R. - Killed when his F4D Phantom crashed at sea 14 miles west of Osan Air Force Base. He was a member of the 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
Goodwin, 1Lt. Ronald B. - Killed when his F4D Phantom crashed at sea 14 miles west of Osan Air Force Base. He was a member of the 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
Karstens, Capt. Thomas E. - His aircraft hit several trees, rolled into a ravine, and caught fire about 10 miles north of Uijongbu. Two boys age 12 and 19 were also killed on the ground and four more were injured. Born November 19, 1946/died February 22, 1973. He was an Army captain in the Vietnam War. He is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, WA.
Maisel, WO Barney - His aircraft hit several trees, rolled into a ravine, and caught fire about 10 miles north of Uijongbu. Two boys age 12 and 19 were also killed on the ground and four more were injured.
Stitzel, Capt. Victor N. - His aircraft hit several trees, rolled into a ravine, and caught fire about 10 miles north of Uijongbu. Two boys age 12 and 19 were also killed on the ground and four more were injured. He was born May 17, 1947, the son of Carl N. Stitzel (1921-2000) and Elizabeth "Betty" Stevens Stitzel (1923-2013). His sister was Karen E. Stitzel (1952-2015). Victor is buried in Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
Carlson, Sven Eric (civilian child) - The aircraft he was in crashed into the North Han River at approximately 1430 hours. Sven was the 18-month old son of the pilot, CW2 Bruce Carlson. Born September 26, 1971, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Carlson, Sven was one of two people killed in a Bell UH-1 Huey helicopter crash in Korea on April 07, 1973. His parents survived the crash. Svan is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Crystal City, Texas.
Whittle, Pfc. Michael E. - The aircraft he was in crashed into the North Han River at approximately 1430 hours.
Michael died April 07, 1973 in Korea. Age 23, he was from Goleta, California. He was killed in a helicopter crash.
Koecher, SSgt. Robert O. (PJ) - A crew of decorated Vietnam veterans died when their USAF HH3E helicopter crashed into a mountain on approach of Osan Air Force Base. From the the PJs in Vietnam website, "On October 22, 1973 SSgt Robert P. Koecher, a PJ assigned to Detachment 13, 41 Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Wing Osan Air Base, Korea was killed when his HH-3E helicopter crashed at night into a mountain near Osan. Also on this helicopter were the pilot LtCol Joseph Mudd, co-pilot 2nd Lt. Larry Thorson, and FE SSgt Jerry Sorentino. The crew was conducting a routine night training sortie. The entire crew were decorated Vietnam War combat veterans." Also from the PJs in Vietnam website: "Below is an excerpt from the book “Pararescue – 50 Years” page 142. 9 Nov 68 - Udorn RTAFB, Thailand. 40th ARRS pararescueman Robert Koecher aids the successful recovery of an injured fighter pilot by manning an automatic rifle in the exposed helicopter door and supplying suppressive fire at enemy gun positions. His defensive instincts are so keen he is able to anticipate nearly every enemy move. His actions bring a successful conclusion to the mission, and he is awarded the DFC. Three months later, he earns the first OLC to his DFC for again providing uncanny suppressive fire power from an exposed gun position during the rescue of an airman deep in hostile territory. He receives an Air Medal for participating in sustained combat missions from 24 August 1968 to 25 November 1968." See also * in this section.
Mudd, Lt. Col. Joseph (P) - A crew of decorated Vietnam veterans died when their USAF HH3E helicopter crashed into a mountain on approach of Osan Air Force Base. He was a member of Detachment 13, 41st ARRW at the time of his death. His HH-3E helicopter crashed at night into a mountain near Osan. The crew was conducting a routine night training sortie. The entire crew were decorated Vietnam War combat veterans. Born January 30, 1932 in Dearborn, Michigan, Colonel Mudd was survived by his wife Rosemary, as well as eight children--Joseph Jr., Timothy, Thomas, Stephen, Samuel A., Michael, Lisa and Laurie. He was the son of Dr. Richard Dyer Mudd and Rose Marie Krummack Mudd, and the brother of Mary, Richard, Johanna, Rose Marie, Stella, and Thomas B. Mudd.
Sorentino, SSgt Jerry (FE) - A crew of decorated Vietnam veterans died when their USAF HH3E helicopter crashed into a mountain on approach of Osan Air Force Base.
Thorson, 2Lt. Larry (CP) - A crew of decorated Vietnam veterans died when their USAF HH3E helicopter crashed into a mountain on approach of Osan Air Force Base.
Stout, Harold Ray - Born November 21, 1945 in Texarkana, Miller County, Texas, Stout was serving in the 560th Medical Ambulance Company's motor pool when he was electrocuted while taking down a television antenna. He is buried in Chaplewood Cemetery, Bowie County, Texas. According to his brother, "Harold Ray Stout E-6 Staff Sergeant US Army Seoul Korea. He was removing $12 TV Antenna we were told and it was touching a 440 volt line and it electrocuted him. He was always cautious, so we did not believe this lie. No military investigation ever took place. He was drafted March 30, 1968. Served three tours in DaNang Vietnam. Saved 17 citizens, received Army Commendation for Valor. He was the 11th and last born child of W. C. and Alice L. Stout parents. He was born November 21, 1945."
Ballinger, Commander Robert M. - Born July 28, 1933, Commander Ballinger was killed by a dynamite explosion during investigation of a tunnel built by North Koreans in the southern portion of the DMZ. Also killed was ROKMC Major Kim Hak Chul. Five American soldiers and one ROK serviceman were also injured in the blast. Commander Ballinger was a graduate of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1955. He received a Silver Star in the Vietnam War while serving as Advisor to the 21st River Assault Group, Vietnamese Navy.
Hedrick, Stephen Lee - SFC Hedrick received a back injury in Vietnam and was sent to the 121st Evacuation Hospital in Korea for surgery to correct the problems caused by the injury. During the surgery he suffered cardiac arrest and hemorrhage and died.
Johanson, SP4 Bengt E. - His aircraft struck a power line and crashed into a small tributary of the North Han River near Chuncheon at 1030 hours.
Johnson, SP6 Joseph H. - His aircraft struck a power line and crashed into a small tributary of the North Han River near Chuncheon at 1030 hours. Born December 8, 1945, he died March 05, 1975, and is buried in Pine Level Cemetery, Pine Level, Alabama. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
McGrew, SP4 Daniel Vincent - His aircraft struck a power line and crashed into a small tributary of the North Han River near Chuncheon at 1030 hours. Born May 21, 1954, Daniel died on March 3, 05, 1975 in Korea. He is buried in Wichita Park Cemetery & Mausoleum, Wichita, Kansas.
Sain, JCW2 Larry Neville - His aircraft struck a power line and crashed into a small tributary of the North Han River near Chuncheon at 1030 hours. Born January 23, 1951, he was a son of Walter Lewis Sain Sr. (1926-1985) and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Killian Sain (1930-2013). His siblings were Kenneth Farrell Sain (1957-2020), Walter Lewis Sain Jr., and Todd Franklin Sain. Larry died March 05, 1975 in Korea. He is buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia, North Carolina.
Wancura, SP5 Everett W. - His aircraft struck a power line and crashed into a small tributary of the North Han River near Chuncheon at 1030 hours. Born September 18, 1949, this Vietnam and Korea veteran died March 05, 1975 in Korea. He is buried in Dove Creek Cemetery, Dove Creek, Colorado.
Benoit, CW2 Clarence L. - Lead in a formation flight, their aircraft struck a power line severing control tubes and crashed near Pocheon. The other aircraft in formation were able to avoid the wires. Born March 26, 1939, Clarence died July 19, 1976, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Craven, Capt. Patrick F. - Lead in a formation flight, their aircraft struck a power line severing control tubes and crashed near Pocheon. The other aircraft in formation were able to avoid the wires.
Jones, SP4 John V. - Lead in a formation flight, their aircraft struck a power line severing control tubes and crashed near Pocheon. The other aircraft in formation were able to avoid the wires. Born November 24, 1954, John died July 19, 1976 in Korea. He is buried in Terrace Heights Memorial Park, Yakima, WA.
Barrett, Lt. Mark - Killed by repeated blows to his head from NKPA soldiers in the Axe Murder Incident. Found alive in a ditch but died en route to 121 Evacuation Hospital.
Bonifas, Maj. Arthur George - attacked by NKPA soldiers while trimming a tree on the DMZ. Dropped by NKPA Senior Lt. Pak Chul with a Taekwondo chop to his neck. Chopped to death by axes by several NKPA guards. Known as the Axe Murder Incident.
Laughlin, CWO Guy E. Jr. 02/02/1977 - Died when the Chinook helicopter he was in crashed and burned about 20 miles southeast of Pyongtaek after hitting a high voltage cable in the fog. The helicopter was flying from Camp Humphreys to Camp Ames with two other helicopters when dense fog and rain prevented them from landing at Ames. The crash occurred at approximately 0730 hours.
Dostal, Capt. Edward A. - Died when the Chinook helicopter he was in crashed and burned about 20 miles southeast of Pyongtaek after hitting a high voltage cable in the fog. The helicopter was flying from Camp Humphreys to Camp Ames with two other helicopters when dense fog and rain prevented them from landing at Ames. The crash occurred at approximately 0730 hours. Captain Dostal, age 26, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dostal. He is buried in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, rural Clutier. Elberon - Funeral services will be held in Clutier Wednesday for Army Capt. Edward A. Dostal, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dostal, who was killed Wednesday in a helicopter crash in Korea. Services will be at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clutier. Burial will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, rural Clutier, with military honors by an honor guard from Fort Sheridan, Ill. Rosary Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the church. Friends may register at Clutier Community Chapel. The casket will not be opened at any time. Mason Hand’s, Tama, is in charge." [The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 7 March 1977]
Laughlin, CWO Guy E. Jr. - Died when the Chinook helicopter he was in crashed and burned about 20 miles southeast of Pyongtaek after hitting a high voltage cable in the fog. The helicopter was flying from Camp Humphreys to Camp Ames with two other helicopters when dense fog and rain prevented them from landing at Ames. The crash occurred at approximately 0730 hours.
Morgan, SP6 Granville W. - Died when the Chinook helicopter he was in crashed and burned about 20 miles southeast of Pyongtaek after hitting a high voltage cable in the fog. The helicopter was flying from Camp Humphreys to Camp Ames with two other helicopters when dense fog and rain prevented them from landing at Ames. The crash occurred at approximately 0730 hours.
Smith, SP5 James W. - Died when the Chinook helicopter he was in crashed and burned about 20 miles southeast of Pyongtaek after hitting a high voltage cable in the fog. The helicopter was flying from Camp Humphreys to Camp Ames with two other helicopters when dense fog and rain prevented them from landing at Ames. The crash occurred at approximately 0730 hours.
Hayes, SP5 Robert C. -Chinook helicopter shot down by North Korean ground fire after it tried to take off after mistaking the first ground fire for engine trouble and putting down to check it out. Aircraft accidentally crossed DMZ.
Lashley, Capt. William A. - His plane crashed at 2225 hours in rainy skies approximately nine miles north of Taegu while attempting rescue of downed Marine UH-1N helicopter assigned to HML-367, Det. B.
Miles, CW2 James H. - His plane crashed at 2225 hours in rainy skies approximately nine miles north of Taegu while attempting rescue of downed Marine UH-1N helicopter assigned to HML-367, Det. B.
Robinson, SSGT Horace P. - His plane crashed at 2225 hours in rainy skies approximately nine miles north of Taegu while attempting rescue of downed Marine UH-1N helicopter assigned to HML-367, Det. B.
Sturdevant, SSgt. Raymond Fred - Born January 26, 1947 in Everett, Washington, he was the son of Fred Huston Sturdevant and Lois M. O'dell Sturdevant. His parents were divorced in 1967 in California. His mother was born in 1924 and died in 1985. He had two sisters: Dianna Lee Sturdevant Walters (died 2015) and Deloris May Sturdevant. His wife was Lucinda Mahlich Sturdevant. Sergeant Sturdevant was the tank commander for 1/72nd Armor at Camp Casey in Korea. He was killed by friendly fire on maneuvers training. He is buried in Mount Shasta Memorial Park, Mount Shasta, California.
Bauman, 1Lt. Geary O. - Their aircraft crashed north of Seoul. No further details yet found. Born April 28, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of William Oliver Bauman (1922-1972) and Shirley Cook Bauman (later Thomas) (1925-1998). He is buried in Herrin City Cemetery, Herrin, Illinois.
Miles, CW2 Joesph [sic] A. - Their aircraft crashed north of Seoul. No further details yet found.
Wells, SGT Ronald E. - Their aircraft crashed north of Seoul. No further details yet found.
Woodrum, CW3 Gary L. - Their aircraft crashed north of Seoul. No further details yet found. Gary died May 08, 1978 in Korea. He was born September 5, 1946 in Ingram Branch, West Virginia, a son of Dallas Lee Woodrum (1925-1999) and Novella Warren Woodrum (1928-1992). His wife was Kaye Yvonne Hickman in 1965 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. His siblings were Larry Chris Woodrum, Jerry Lee Woodrum, and Lana Sue Woodrum Shehan. Gary enlisted in the Army on March 23, 1970 and was a Vietnam veteran. He is buried in Lafayette Memorial Park, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Carroll, SP/4 Frederick A. - HHC, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Per R. Islas, Houston, Texas, one of Fred's personal friends: "Arrived in Korea approx. March-April, 1978. In August he was in a military Olympic style competition exercise with several US and Korean units. It was at this exercise that the incident occurred. The river was already overflowing the banks and moving very fast from the snow melt and monsoon rains. It was while crossing the river in a raft with several other troops that the raft flipped over and the current quickly swept them down river. All were rescued before reaching the nearest bridge, except Fred and Corporal Kim. Fred was already gone, swept out to sea, no recovery possible. Memorial services were at 1500-1600, August 1978 at Camp Howze Chapel." According to Maj. Allan Harrelson (USA, Ret.), Fred's remains were not found until almost a year later near the demilitarized zone (DMZ). His remains were reportedly returned to his family and he is buried in the Edgar Cemetery, Paris, Illinois. According to Sgt. David W. Osborne: "Fred worked in the S3 shop and lived in a hut above brigade headquarters with me and five others. As i remember there where only four on the raft two katusa to us."
Dade, John Foster Jr. - Born June 13, 1954. According to the Air Force, SSgt. Dade's death was self-inflicted. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Fruita, Colorado.
Crump, Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Howard - Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Born June 25, 1950, CWO Crump was an attack helicopter pilot in Korea when he died in an accident. He is buried in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Topeka, Kansas.
teele, Warrant Officer Michael Richard - Port Orchard, Washington. Born March 11, 1958, WO Steele was an attack helicopter pilot in Korea when he died in an accident. He is buried in Sunset Lane Memorial Park, Port Orchard, WA.
Crump, CW2 James H. - This aircraft from Camp Stanton hit the ground at greater than 30 G's near Tongduchon, 9 miles north of Seoul after a DMZ/TAC zone flight for new in-country pilot (flight surgeon) orientation. Hydraulic failure and control lock-up was suspected to have caused the accident.
Steele, WO1 Michael R. - This aircraft from Camp Stanton hit the ground at greater than 30 G's near Tongduchon, 9 miles north of Seoul after a DMZ/TAC zone flight for new in-country pilot (flight surgeon) orientation. Hydraulic failure and control lock-up was suspected to have caused the accident.
Herod, Specialist Troy Hugh - Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born August 11, 1959, Specialist Herod was a food service specialist in Korea when he died of an illness. He married Teresa Lynn Hedberg (1957-2012) on May 26, 1976 in Colorado Springs. She survived, as well as daughters Krishna and Cassandra Herod. Specialist Herod is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO.
Worsham, Sgt. Patricia Ann - Aulander, North Carolina. Born October 16, 1955, Sergeant Worsham was a personnel records specialist when she died of illness in Korea.
Golding, Frank Drew - Non-Hostile death in Seoul, Korea. Born May 10, 1957, Airman Golding died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richmond, VA.
Hicks, S/Sgt. Theodore Christian - Sunnyside, Washington. Born December 26, 1945 in Pasco, Washington, S/Sergeant Hicks was a Vietnam veteran. He died at Camp Casey when his heart stopped. He was an indirect fire infantryman who was married with children. He was the son of Lawrence Edwin Hicks and Ruby (Bette) E. Luth Hicks. His siblings were April, Robert, and Merrylee. He is buried in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, Washington.
Craver, Capt. Gregory Scott - His North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco airplane crashed in the sea about 110 miles southwest of Seoul, near Kunsan AB, during a 51st Composite Wing training flight out of Osan AB. . Born December 23, 1950, Captain Craver died as the result of an accident. He is buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Orlando, Florida. The KWE received the following from Lt. Col. Michael A. Pandolfo (USAF, Ret.): "Captain Craver was actually flying on an orientation mission with the Air Force. Captain Craver had not been in the squadron long enough to even sign in before he was invited to fly out to the local range by Lt. John Vosburg. While entering the range, Vosburg hit an uncharted cable and was killed instantly. Captain Craver attempted to eject but was caught in the static lines of his parachute. He was then killed instantly. His bags sat in front of the duty desk for three days before anyone made the connection. Since no one in the 19th knew him, it fell to me, as his former flight commander at Moody AFB, to write to his parents and surviving brother. I was subsequently asked to visit the family and explain why an open casket funeral would not be appropriate, which I did with as much tenderness for the grieving mother as possible. ‘Cuda Craver was a fine man, a proud Aggie, a bachelor, a hard worker, a good pilot, and a credit to his uniform. He was well thought of by his squadron mates in the 70th TFS, and we were sorry to lose him. He was taken too soon. I intend this to complete the record and to provide some closure to Greg’s brother."
Vosburg, 1Lt. John J. - His North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco airplane crashed in the sea about 110 miles southwest of Seoul, near Kunsan AB, during a 51st Composite Wing training flight out of Osan AB. Born March 19, 1954. "1 LT. John J. Vosburg, Class of 1976, died in an OV-10 accident north of Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea on 28 November 1979. John is survived by his wife Ellen, 3721 Sebille, Alexandria, La. 71301 and his parents Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Vosburg, 62 Soundview Ave., Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771. While at the Academy, Vos was a member of the 24th Cadet Squadron and majored in Behavioral Science. The Buds will always remember him as a big man with a heart and soul to match. He was a fierce competitor on the athletic fields and lead the Phantoms to consecutive Malanaphy trophies. But off the field Vos was a quiet, gentle person and always made an effort to help those who needed him. After graduating from the Academy John attended pilot training at Williams AFB, Arizona. He then joined TAC as a pilot in the A-7D at England AFB, Louisiana. At the time of his death John was serving a remote tour in Korea assigned to the 19th TASS, Osan AB, ROK as an OV-10 pilot. John’s death leaves a void in the lives of all who knew him but his memory and example will live on in all of us. Contributions in John’s name may be made to the St. Dominic’s Athletic Fund, 110 Anstice, Oyster Bay, N.Y., 11771. (Art George '76)". Lieutenant Vosburg is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.
Anderson, SFC Thomas Lee - SFC Thomas L. Anderson of College Park , Georgia, was 3rd Platoon Sgt from B Co, 1st bn, 9th Infantry (Manchu) stationed on Korea's DMZ at Camp's Greaves and Liberty Bell. On 12 -7-1979 in an extremely heavy fog, he was commanding a patrol headed into Guard Post Oullette, not far from Panmunjom, which is literally on the MDL (Military Demarcation Line) on 3 sides, which is to say it is surrounded on three sides by North Korea. The NCO who was sent to guide his patrol into the wire of GP Oullette from A Co 1/9th, became disoriented in the dense fog, and lost. At some point the patrol crossed into North Korea, and found themselves in an illegal, and unmarked North Korean Minefield. The lead element of the patrol set off several mines, leaving 2 ambulatory wounded , and two severely wounded to include their radio operator. SFC Anderson set up a security perimeter, had the men begin probing thier way out of the minefiled, and tending to the wounded. The RTO and 1 other wounded rifleman were still in the minefield however, and without a second's hesitation, SFC Anderson went into the minefield to help the wounded rifleman carry the RTO out. As he laid his poncho out between them to use as a stretcher, he set off a mine. As he lay there still trying to get to his wounded men, he tried to roll over, and as he did so, exploded a second mine, killing him instantly. (Written by: Dale W. Meadows)Inscription: SFC Anderson's final actions were keeping with the finest traditions of the US Army, the 9th Infantry Regiment, and the 2d Infantry Division; and reflect great credit upon him, his family, and his descendants! He died the epitome of what a SRNCO is, and what a Manchu Warrior is supposed to be! Keep Up The Fire!" SFC Anderson was born December 21, 1943, in Pickens, South Carolina and is buried in Secona Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens, South Carolina.
Coon, Sgt. 1C Robert Lewis Sr. - Harrison, Michigan. Born February 14, 1944, Sergeant Coon was a personnel sergeant when he died of an illness in Korea.
Murrell, Pvt. Jimmy Richard - Hammond, Indiana. Born August 19, 1954, Private Murrell was a general vehicle repairman. He is buried in Tangipahoa-Quinn-Brown Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA.
Duron, Sgt. Daniel Roy - Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born May 10, 1953, Sergeant Duron was a utility helicopter repairer when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Harper, Pvt. Terrance Davis I. - Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Born July 07, 1957, Private Harper was a Vulcan crewmember when he died in an accident in Korea.
Wontenay, Sgt. Paula Kay - Union City, Pennsylvania. Born September 14, 1955, Sergeant Wontenay was a cardiac specialist when she died in an accident in Korea. She was a Vietnam veteran. She is buried in St. Teresa's Cemetery, Union City, Pennsylvania.
Slaughter, Specialist James Jr. - Omaha, Nebraska. Born August 03, 1957, Specialist Slaughter was an indirect fire infantryman in Korea when he died of an illness there.
Horst, Pfc. Dane Charles - North Lima, Ohio. Born August 25, 1960, Pfc. Horst was a non-communications interceptor/analyst in Korea. The Army listed his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, North Lima, Ohio.
Kinard, SSgt. Timothy Titus - Springfield, Ohio. Born September 19, 1949, Staff Sergeant Kinard was a recovery specialist when he died of an illness in Korea. He was a husband and father. He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle, Ohio.
Bland, Sgt. Anthony Trevor - Born June 12, 1953, Anthony died in an accident in Korea at age 26.
Day, Maj. John Edward. 04 Feb 80. Vancouver, WA. Born March 20, 1941, Major Day was a Vietnam veteran. He was a pilot VMA A-4 qualified who died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL.
Thompson, Pvt. Tommy Virgil - Chula Vista, California. Born September 15, 1960, Private Thompson was an Ah-1 Attack Helicopter repairer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Chrostowski, SAR William R. Jr. - Born May 08, 1958, Airman Chrostowski died in an accident in Korea. He was from Elgin, Illinois.
Lowe, Pfc. Timothy Paul - Duncannon, Pennsylvania. Born November 27, 1959, Pfc. Lowe was a fuel and electrical systems repairer when he died from an accident in Korea.
Fiedler, Petty Officer 2C Craig Eugene - Fairfield, Iowa. Born April 20, 1953, he was the son of Edwin D. Fiedler (1929-1972) and Alice Jean Shoemaker Fiedler Hiatt (1931-2008).Petty Officer Fiedler was serving on the USS Blue Ridge LCC-19 when the ship arrived in Inchon on the 28th of March 1980 to begin a four-day port visit and anchored in anchorage E-4. At 0356 on March 30, Officer Fiedler was transferred by helicopter from the Blue Ridge to the 121st Army Hospital in Seoul for treatment of injuries he sustained after falling approximately 20 feet from the small boat landing. At 0035, 31 March Officer Fiedler died from the injures he sustained in the fall. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa.
Moore, Sgt. 1C Edward Jr. - Bessemer, Alabama. Born January 08, 1939, Sergeant Moore was an armament/fire control maintenance supervisor when he died in an accident in Korea.
Powers, Sgt. Matthew Scott - Born August 04, 1957, Airman Powers died in an accident in Seoul, South Korea.
Wilson, Spec. 4 Benjamin Lee Jr. - Easton, Maryland. Born February 08, 1955 in Minnesota, he was the son of Benjamin Lee Wilson Sr. and Gloria Mae Davidson Wilson. He was a Vietnam veteran who died of illness while serving in Korea. He is buried in Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Maryland. He was survived by his parents, sisters Roxine Palmer, Margo Wilson and Theodosious Jenkins, and brothers Alfred Wilson and Mattrell Wilson.
Hull, Pfc. Mack Eddie - Tyronza, Arizona. Born April 19, 1954, Pfc. Hull was a motor transport operator in Korea when he died in an accident.
Griffin, Capt. Hal Boyd 18 Jul 80. Kosciusko, MS. Born February 13, 1949. Capt. Hal Boyd Griffin, 31, of Winona died July 18, 1980 as the result of a plane crash at Osau, Korea. Captain Griffin was serving in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Griffin of Winona; two sons, Jason Griffin and Jeremy Griffin, both of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. Alice Bamberg of Winona; one brother, Earl Griffin of Winona. Services were held at Lee Funeral Home Chapel at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, July 26 with Rev. W. M. Hull officiating. Military rites were conducted at graveside. Lee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements at New Hope Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Osau Air Force Base, Korea. A memorial fund will be established at Holmes Junior College in honor of Capt. Griffin and the funds will be used to aid a needy child. - The Winona Times, July 31, 1980
Weldon, Specialist Kenneth R. - Longview, Washington. Born May 03, 1960, Specialist Weldon was a utility helicopter repairer when he died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Yale Memorial Cemetery, Ariel, Washington.
Ramirez, Pvt. Adam Zamora - Los Angeles, California. Born June 27, 1960, Adam died in an accident in Korea.
Durham, Petty Officer First Class Ross Eugene - Laferia, Texas. Born February 08, 1949, Petty Officer Durham was a yeoman when he died in an accident in Korea.
Orlinski, Specialist David Albert - Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Born October 26, 1951, David was a ground surveillance radar crewman who died in an accident in Korea.
Williams, Pvt. Stefhan Lenal - Cleveland, Ohio. Born August 06, 1961, Private Williams was a tactical wire operations specialist when he died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Highland Hills, OH.
Griffin, Capt. Hal Boyd - Died in a plane crash at Osau, Korea.
Wallace, Lt. Col. Edward R. - Scottsdale, AZ. Born February 16, 1923, Lt. Col. Wallace died of illness in Korea.
Combs, Sgt. Donnie Ray - Shreveport, Louisiana. Born March 05, 1955, Sergeant Combs was a radio teletype operator when he died as the result of an accident in Korea.
Santiago, Alberto - Born November 04, 1955, he died in Korea at age 25 of illness.
Witmer, Sgt. Mark Alan - Downers Grove, Illinois. Born March 22, 1957, Sergeant Witmer died of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was the passenger in a government-owned vehicle. He was married at the time of his death.
Lamerson, Tech Sgt. Glindon R. 18 Jan 81. Plymouth, MI. Born January 18, 1943, Tech Sergeant Lamerson died of illness in Korea.
Poulin, S/Sgt. Ronald Armand - San Antonio, Texas. Born December 28, 1945, S/Sergeant Poulin was a practical nurse in Korea when he died in an accident.
Escobedo, Senior Airman Ruben S. 05 Feb 81. Los Angeles, CA. Born June 16, 1959, Airman Escobedo was a weapons mechanic when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Resurrction Cemetery, Montebello, CA.
Sapp, Col. Robert Byron - Born December 17, 1938, Colonel Sapp died of illness in Korea. He is buried in the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Estridge, SSgt. James Lynn - Born August 19, 1955, the cause of SSgt. Estridge's death was undetermined. He is buried in East Side Cemetery, Rockingham, NC.
Kim, Pvt. Chin Song - Ocean, New Jersey. Born February 01, 1961, Private Kim was a unit supply specialist in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted.
Vialpando, Specialist Steve Robert - Denver, Colorado. Born August 05, 1960, Specialist Vialpando was an infantryman in Korea when he died in an accident. He is buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO.
Bradley, Sgt. Ronald Russell. 10 Mar 81. Daytona Beach, FL. Born August 16, 1958, Sergeant Bradley died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, FL.
Cude, Sgt. Vernon Jr., 21, Carrizo Springs, Texas. While participating in Team Spirit in Korea, he and three other soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 31st Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division, drowned in the Namhan River. They were 35 miles southeast of Seoul when the pontoon bridge they were crossing broke apart. Born August 11, 1959, Sergeant Cude was an infantryman when he was killed in an accident in Korea. On 15 March 1981, two armored personal carriers from C CO 1/31 mech infantry based at Camp Howze, Korea sank in the South Han River near Yoja, 37 miles southeast of Seoul. Sergeant Cude was one of the men who lost his life that day. The men were attached to the 17th Field Artillery, Second Infantry Division. Sergeant Cude is buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Carrizo Springs, TX. Cude, Pickins, Schlect and Pidgeon were participating in a two-month joint American/South Korean military exercise entitled Team Spirit '81. The exercise was part of a series involving 161,5000 troops of the Western alliance, including 33,800 American soldiers. About 100,000 members of the South Korean Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the war games. Cude, Pickins, Schlect and Pidgeon were seen coming out of the carrier, but then drowned. Eight others involved in this particular crossing were rescued.
Pickins, Sgt. Harry Lee - 26, West Memphis, Arkansas. Born April 13, 1954, Sergeant Pickins was a fire support specialist in Korea when he was killed in an accident. On 15 March 1981, two armored personal carriers from C CO 1/31 mech infantry based at Camp Howze Korea sank in the Imjin River. Sergeant Pickins was one of the men who lost his life that day. The men were attached to the 17th Field Artillery, Second Infantry Division. Sergeant Pickins is buried in Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee.
Pidgeon, Pfc. Philip John - Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Born December 21, 1962, Pfc. Pidgeon was an infantryman when he was killed in an accident in Korea. On 15 March 1981, two armored personal carriers from C CO 1/31 mech infantry based at Camp Howze Korea sank in the Imjin River. Pfc. Pidgeon was one of the men who lost his life that day. The men were attached to the 17th Field Artillery, Second Infantry Division.
Schlecht, Sgt. Gary W., 22 - Vandalia, Ohio. Born October 05, 1958, Sergeant Schlecht was a heavy anti-armor weapons infantryman when he was killed in an accident in Korea. On 15 March 1981, two armored personal carriers from C CO 1/31 mech infantry based at Camp Howze Korea sank in the Imjin River. Sergeant Schlect was one of the men who lost his life that day. The men were attached to the 17th Field Artillery, Second Infantry Division.
Bryant, Petty Officer Second Class George William III - Goldvein, Virginia. Born October 25, 1981, Petty Officer Bryant was a communications technician when he died as the result of an accident in Korea. He is buried in Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, Virginia.
Bassham, Airman 1C Stanley. 08 Apr 81. Jacksonville, FL. Born February 10, 1959, Stanley died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Arlington Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL.
Firpi, Specialist Gedeon Junior - Glen Cove, New York. Born August 25, 1959, Specialist Firpi died of injuries sustained in a railed commercial vehicle accident in Korea. He was a fire control instrument repairer.
Four soldiers were killed and one was wounded in a shooting at Ingman Range, Camp Casey, South Korea. The soldiers were participating in a live-fire qualification couse with M-16 rifles when two other soldiers gunned them down. Generator mechanic Sp4 Archie R. Bell was the shooter. Also court-martialed was Pvt. Lacy M. Harrington.
Fatalities:
Clark, SPC Ralph Mearl - Ralph M. Clark, 27, 1937 Kent Drive, Camp Hill, died Friday as the result of a gunshot wound suffered on a rifle range near Camp Casey, Seoul. South Korea. He was born on May 18, 1954, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and Cumberland-Perry Vocational Technical School, was a member of First Cavalry Division Horse Platoon, Fort Hood, Tex., and the Clean Riding and Roping Club, Fort Hood. He is survived by his wife, Jacalyn E. Clark; three sons, Jason, Nicolas and Shaun Clark, Kileen, Tex.; his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Mentzer, Mechanicsburg; his father, Dick Clark, Florida; four brothers, William Clark and Dennis Clark and Dallas Mentzer, Mechanicsburg, and Phillip Mentzer, Carlisle; three sisters, Sue Roth and Fredercia Mentzer, Mechanicsburg, and Helen Mallick, Kenmore, N.Y.; his maternal grandmother, Helen Baker, Mechanicsburg; and paternal grandmother, Maesta Clark, Saxton. He is buried in Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania. [Source: Findagrave]
Elliott, Sgt. James Morgan II - radio teletype operator. He was born January 20, 1957.
Marteny, Pfc. Richard L. - 21 years old, Waverly, Tennessee. Born December 22, 1959, Pfc. Marteney was a construction equipment repairer in Korea. His death was ruled a homicide. He is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Fairmont, West Virginia.
Mathis, Pfc. David Dean - 18 years old, Connelly Springs, North Carolina. Private Mathis was born September 19, 1962, in Valdese, North Carolina, a son of Robert Guy Mathis Jr. (1930-1980) and Frances Louise Wright Mathis (1930-1998). His siblings were Allen, Eldon and Rex Hinegardner and Robert, Stevfe, and Jessie Mathis. Private Mathis is buried in St. Johns Baptist Church Cemetery, Connelly Springs.
Survivor:
Cardinal, Sgt. Bruce F. - Rome, New York. He was hit by one bullet that went through his right arm and into his chest.
Johnson, Sgt. Ronald Bruce - Tampa, Florida. Born February 09, 1931, Sergeant Johnson was a tactical microwave systems repairer who died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Pampa, TX.
Schrebe, SSgt. Willie L. Jr. 28 Jun 81. Los Angeles, CA. Born August 06, 1945, Willie died of an illness in Korea.
Snuffer, Pfc. John Howard Jr. - Doraville, Georgia. Born June 26, 1961, Pfc. Snuffer was a utility airplane repairer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Jesse, Sgt. Dwight Stevens - New Milford, Pennsylvania. Born March 03, 1952, Sergeant Jesse was a unit supply specialist when he died of an illness in Korea.
Schultz, Sgt. Ronald Dean - Council Bluffs, Iowa. Born April 07, 1960, Sergeant Schultz's death was listed by the Army as self-inflicted.
Roland, Specialist Billy Glenn - Bay Minette, Alabama. Born August 23, 1949, Specialist Roland was an infantryman in Korea when he died in an accident.
Murhead, John - John was from Hopatcong, New Jersey. Born July 31, 1956, Lieutenant Murhead died in an accident in Korea.
Cutshall, Specialist 4 Arthur Robert - Havre, Montana. Born July 28, 1962, he was an M48 M60 Armor Crewman when he was killed in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Highland Cemetery, Havre, Montana.
Prosser, Sgt. Vernon Lee - Seattle, New Hampshire. Born January 17, 1947, Sergeant Prosser was a crane operator in Korea when he died as the result of an accident. He is buried in Ft. Benning Post Cemetery, Ft. Benning, Georgia.
Scheidegger, Sgt. Edward Jules - died in an accident in South Korea. . Born May 24, 1960, Airman Scheidegger was the son of Maynard C. Scheidegger (1934-2006) and Sandra J. Egge Scheidegger. He died in an accident in Korea. He was survived by his parents, his brothers Bill and Martin (1964-1996) and sister Karen Kraft. He is buried in Lower Wild Rice and Red River Cemetery, Cass County, ND.
Wilkins, SSgt. Rickie Carl - died in an automobile accident in Pohang, South Korea. Born August 23, 1955, Sergeant Wilkins died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, California.
Cochran, Chief Warrant Officer Duane Maurice Jr. - Indianapolis, Indiana. Born September 01, 1950. He was one of two killed in an Army helicopter crash in Korea. He was a chief instructor assigned to the 4th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 3rd Brigade. Camp Stanley airfield was later named in honor of CW3 Cochran. He was from Indianapolis, IN. His passenger was Capt. Clinton R. Edison of Wrightstown, NJ who was a flight surgeon assigned to the 2nd Medical Battalion. CWO Cochran is buried in Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. He was a chief instructor assigned to the 4th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 3rd Brigade. Camp Stanley airfield was later named in honor of CW3 Cochran. He was from Indianapolis, IN. His passenger was Capt. Clinton R. Edison of Wrightstown, NJ who was a flight surgeon assigned to the 2nd Medical Battalion.
Edison, Capt. Clinton Ray - Died in Korea December 16, 1981 in an Army helicopter accident. Clint was a flight surgeon assigned to the 2nd Medical Battalion. Clinton and John Hempel were grad students in the same lab at Rutgers in the ‘70s. According to John: "Just a footnote FYI that might be of interest to you. Clint was half-Korean and would let you know that in no uncertain terms on first meeting. He was a Korean War baby who grew up on the base in Wrightstown, New Jersey. I don't think he had ever been to Korea and imagine that he tried to get assigned there to experience his roots." Born May 31, 1953, Captain Edison died in an Army helicopter crash in Korea. He is buried in Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, New Jersey.
Fitch, Pvt. William Beverly III - Lexington, Virginia. Born February 22, 1959, Private Fitch was a materiel storage and handling specialist in Korea when he died of an illness.
Jones, Specialist Michael Dwayne - Brentwood, New York. Born June 26, 1960, he was an observation/scout helicopter repairer in Korea when he died of illness.
Molosky, Sgt. 1C Edward Eugene Sr. - Middlesex, New Jersey. Born September 13, 1944, Sergeant Molosky died of an illness while serving as a personnel sergeant in Korea. He is buried in Saint Marys of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood, New Jersey. He was a Vietnam War veteran.
Hawkins, Lt. Col. John L. - Born December 13, 1931, Lt. Colonel Hawkins died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Molosky, Sgt. 1C Edward Eugene Sr. 29 Dec 81. Middlesex, NJ. Born September 13, 1944, Sergeant Molosky died of an illness while serving as a personnel sergeant in Korea. He is buried in Saint Marys of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood, New Jersey. He was a Vietnam War veteran.
Hileman, Pfc. Robert Gene Jr. - Desoto, Missouri. Born June 15, 1958, Pfc. Hileman as a wire systems installer when he died in an accident in Korea. He was the son of Robert G. Hileman Sr. and Martha Hileman. He is buried in Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery, DeSoto, Missouri.
Lamerson, TSgt. Glindon R. - Tech. Sergeant Lamerson died of illness in Korea.
Fuller, Sgt. Robalan Michael - Ortanna, Pennsylvania. Born November 17, 1940, Sergeant Fuller was a strategic microwave systems repairer when he died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Escobedo, SAR Ruben S. - Airman Escobedo was a weapons mechanic when he died in an accident in Korea.
Sapp, Cpl. Robert Byron - He died of an illness in Korea.
Estridge, James Lynn - The cause of his death was "undetermined".
Kipp, Sgt. Faye Allen - Lyle, Washington. Born February 02, 1959, Sergeant Kipp was a track vehicle mechanic when he died in an accident in Korea.
Pate, Pfc. Chris W. - Kokomo, Indiana. Born July 06, 1957, Pfc. Pate was a radio teletype operator when he died as the result of an accident in Korea.
Cover, Maj. Walter Stanton. 20 Mar 82. San Dimas, CA. Born January 6, 1945, Major Cover was a pilot Ch-46 qualified. He died in an accident in Korea.
Drewes, Tech Sgt. Edward H. Jr. 20 Mar 82. St Bernard, LA. Born June 24, 1948, Tech Sergeant Drewes died of illness in Korea.
George, Sgt. Bruce Neal. 20 Mar 82. Bend, OR. Born January 23, 1959, he was a helicopter mechanic, Ch-46 in Korea when he died in an accident. Sergeant George is buried in Pilot Butte Cemetery, Bend, OR.
Haas, 1Lt. Peter Brian. 20 Mar 82. Mountain Lakes, NJ. Born July 27, 1956, he was a pilot Ch-46 qualified when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ.
Franklin, Capt. Robert G. 04 Apr 82. Little Rock, AR. Born May 03, 1952, Captain Franklin was a weapon systems officer when he died of illness in Korea.
Franklin, Capt. Robert Gene - Captain Franklin was a weapon systems officer when he died of illness in Korea.
Bassham, A1C Stanley - Died in an accident in South Korea. He was a Bronze Star recipient.
Holcomb, AMN Lawrence Milton Sr. - Born September 11, 1958, died in an accident in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Colon, Specialist David Sandoval - Los Angeles, California. Born December 29, 1960, Specialist Colon was a tactical wire operations specialist in Korea when he died of an illness.
McCully, Specialist William Clifton - Temple, Texas. Born September 25, 1949, Specialist McCully was an illustrator in Korea. Cause of his death was undetermined.
Schrebe, SSgt. Willie L. Jr. - Died of an illness in Korea.
Curtis-Robinson, Capt. David Lewis Bullit - Born January 09, 1952, this pilot of an F-16 fighter died as a result of an aircraft accident in Korea.
Ferguson, Specialist Douglas Ward. 01 Aug 82. Visalia, CA. Born April 30, 1959, Specialist Ferguson was a radio operator when he died as the result of an accident in Korea. He is buried in Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, California.
Curry, SSgt. Don Marlin - Born September 27, 1954, Staff Sergeant Curry's death is listed by the Air Force as self-inflicted. This Vietnam veteran is buried in Westville Cemetery, Westville, Florida.
Middleton, SAR Arthur Lee - Died in an accident in Korea. Born July 13, 1954, he is buried in Couer de Leon Society Cemetery, Jefferson County, Georgia.
Wilhoit, Chief Warrant Officer Joe - Silver Springs, Nevada. Born February 10, 1945, CWO Wilhoit was a personnel/administrative technician in Korea when he died of an illness. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Beck, Duane Arnold - Willow Creek, California.
Johnson, Pfc. Allen Jay - Racine, Wisconsin. Born June 08, 1962, Allen was an ammunition specialist who died in an accident in Korea.
Burgard, Sgt. Kevin Marlin - Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Born May 10, 1958, Sergeant Burgard was a structure specialist when he died in an accident in Korea. Sergeant Burgard is buried in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania.
Harduvel, Capt. Theodore T. Jr. - Died when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed near Taejon, Korea during a low-level training mission. Captain Harduvel had been a member of the Wolfpack fighter wing since 1982. Born October 27, 1947. "Capt Theodore Harduvel JR. 8th Tactical Fighter wing was killed November 16th when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed near Taejon, Korea during a low level training mission. Captain Harduvel was a member of the Wolfpack fighter wing since 1982, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of Illinois. He received his commission in 1971 after graduating from the Air Force Academy. He was a distinguished graduate. He was a F-4 Commander and Instructor pilot at Macdill Air Force Base. and held the position of flight examiner at Hahn AFB Germany. He was weapons Officer at Macdill AFB for the F-16 Unit. His awards include Air Force Commander Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Medal, Air Force Longevity with two oak leaf clusters and the Small Arms Marksmanship Medal, he also won the Top Gun Medal in 1982. He was going to be promoted to Major several months after his Korea tour. He is survived by his wife Janet L. and daughter Christina J." He was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Florida.
Martin, Pfc. Howard - Born October 13, 1961, Pfc. Martin was an administrative clerk when he died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Ketch, Sgt. 1C Kenneth Dale Jr. - Boise, Idaho. Born August 26, 1946, Kenneth was a food service specialist who died of an illness in Korea.
Dickey, Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Allen Jr. - El Cajon, California. Born May 25, 1955, CWO Dickey was a utility/observation helicopter pilot who died in an accident.
Irlbeck, Senior Chief Petty Officer Ralph Herman Ray - Amarillo, ,Texas. Born October 17, 1944, Petty Officer Irlbeck was a mess maintenance specialist when he died of illness in Korea.
Sanchez, SSgt. Michael - Radcliff, Kentucky. Born August 17, 1955, the home town of this infantryman was Radcliff, Kentucky. He died of illness in Korea.
Kelly, Col. Thomas Alfred Jr. - Brooklyn, New York. Born November 12, 1933, Thomas died of an illness in Korea.
Pierce, Specialist Taylor Athlon - Smithfield, Vi9rginia. Born August 20, 1959, Specialist Pierce was a military policeman in Korea when he died in an accident.
Stallings, Maj. Bennie Adams - Memphis, Tennessee. Born July 05, 1936, Major Stallings was a command and unit chaplain when he died of illness in Korea. He was a World War II and Korea veteran who is now buried in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
Williams, Pvt. James Roverta - East Portland, Oregon. Born January 22, 1964, Private Williams was an M48-m60 Armor Crewman when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
Snyder, Sgt. 1C Ned Gene Jr. - Porterville, California. Born September 02, 1946, Sergeant Snyder was a behavioral science specialist in Korea when he died in an accident. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Scott, SSgt. Wayne Timothy - Baltimore, Maryland. Born August 04, 1949, Staff Sergeant Scott was a light wheel vehicle mechanic when he died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Jones, MSgt. Earnest - Americus, Georgia. Born August 05, 1941, M/Sergeant Jones was a mechanical maintenance supervisor when he died of illness in Korea.
Banks, Specialist Carl Demetri - Newport News, Virginia. Born July 16, 1957, Specialist Banks was a personnel records specialist when he died of an illness in Korea. He is buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.
Powers, Sgt. Terrance Fred - Green Bay, Wisconsin. Born September 24, 1954, Sergeant Powers died in an accident in Korea. He was a utility helicopter repairer.
Batsford, Pvt. Timothy James - Watertown, New York. Born February 04, 1960, Private Batsford died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, New York.
Freeman, Sgt. Gerald Douglas - Bloomington, Indiana. Born March 19, 1959, Sergeant Freeman was a power generation equipment repairer in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Payne Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana.
Payne, SSgt. Rorer Allen - Born April 20, 1960, died from injuries sustained in an accident in Seoul, Korea.
Snyder, Specialist Keith William - Milton, Pennsylvania. Born February 20, 1963, Specialist Snyder was a medium helicopter repairer who died in an accident in Korea.
Bradley, Pfc. Charles Kevin - Pottsville, Arkansas. Born September 16, 1953, Pfc. Bradley was a light wheel vehicle mechanic in Korea when he died of illness. He is buried in Bowden Cemetery, Pope County, Arkansas.
Knopp, Lance Corporal Clarence Joseph Herbert - Born October 02, 1962, Lance Corporal Knopp was an electrician when he died in an accident in Korea. This veteran is buried in Wilmington National Cemetery, Wilmington, NC.
Brooker, Gunnery Sergeant David Allen - Snoqualmie, WA. Born March 20, 1952, Gunnery Sergeant Brooker was an aircraft maintenance Gse refrigeration mechanic in Korea when his aircraft crashed, killing four occupants. He is buried in Lee Cemetery, Gravette, AR.
Dale, 1Lt. Richard Allen - Corvallis, OR. Born August 03, 1957, 1Lt. Dale was a pilot Ch-46 qualified when the aircraft in which he was in crashed, killing all four occupants. He is buried in Newcastle Cemetery, Newcastle, CA.
Ohalloran, 1Sgt. Thomas John - Cicero, IL. Born May 29, 1941, Sergeant Ohalloran was a helicopter maintenance chief when the aircraft he was in crashed, killing all four occupants. He is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Cslifornia.
Oscavich, Lance Corporal Ronald Lawrence - Fort Lauderdale, FL. Born December 08, 1963, Corporal Oscavich was an aircraft maintenance ground support equipment hydraulic/pneu. when the aircraft he was in crashed in Korea. He is buried in Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens, East, Florida.
Groves, Specialist 4 David Allen "Dave" - Jerseyville, Illinois. Born April 23, 1959, Specialist Groves was an infantryman when he died in Korea of an illness. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, llinois.
Warden, Sr. MSgt. Samuel H. - died of an illness in Korea. Born November 02, 1939, Sergeant Warden died of illness in Korea. His wife was Juanita R. Warden (1943-1982). Sergeant Warden is buried in Sunset Cemetery, Clinton, Tennessee.
Thomas, Lance Corporal Calvin Anthony - Philadelphia, PA. Born November 09, 1956, Lance Corporal Thomas died of an illness in Korea.
Quigley, Pfc. Charles James Jr. - Webster, Wisconsin. Born July 02, 1964, Pfc. Quigley was an automatic data telecommunications center operator when he died as the result of an accident in Korea. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Webster, Wisconsin.
Rose, SSgt. Myron Dale - died in an accident in Korea. Born November 30, 1951, Sergeant Rose died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Giles Memory Garden, Pulaski, Tennessee.
Flowers, MSgt. Milton Dale - Boise, Idaho. Born November 02, 1946, M/Sergeant Flowers was an infantryman who died of illness in Korea.
Naeyaert, SSgt. Richard A. - SSgt. Naeyaert and fellow airman Tech Sgt. Howard M. Spence died in an accident in Korea. The two men, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Generation Squadron in Kunsan, were killed when their two-seat Cessna crashed 12 miles south of Seoul en route to Osan Air Base. SSgt. Naeyaert is buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Macomb County, Michigan.
Spence, TSgt. Howard M. - Tech Sgt. Howard M. Spence and fellow airman SSgt. Richard A. Naeyaert died in an accident in Korea. The two men, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Generation Squadron in Kunsan, were killed when their two-seat Cessna crashed 12 miles south of Seoul en route to Osan Air Base.
The San Diego Union – 26 March 1984
Deceased Name: Pentagon lists Marine dead in Korean copter crash
The bodies of all 29 U.S. and South Korean marines killed in a helicopter crash have been recovered from the mountain where they died during a joint military exercise, officials said yesterday. In Washington, the Pentagon identified the 18 U.S. Marines who perished. Fourteen of the Americans were from Company L of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment at the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base near Oceanside and had been on a six-month assignment to South Korea, according to a base spokesman. Marine spokesmen at Camp Pendleton and in Washington yesterday said they could not say which of the victims on the Pentagon's list were from Camp Pendleton.
The Pentagon identified the victims by name and home town: Richard L. Bjelko, Danbury, Conn.; Kenneth B. Crosby, Houston; Anthony F. Dugas, Opelousas, La.; Edwin C. Ferrell, Clover, Va.; Tim V. Kelly, Fresno; Bradley McComas, Camden, Ohio; Kevin J. Mugoodwin, Gary, Ind.; James T. Rooney, West Point, Iowa; Fernando Rosales, Brentwood, N.Y. Also: William A. Soles, Baton Rouge, La.; David C. Higgins, Somerset, Pa.; Daniel B. Zinck, Framingham, Mass.; John M. Andrews, Watchung, N.J.; Herman L. Osceola, Culewiston, Fla.; John H. Huston, Gahanna, Ohio; Steven Burley, Magnolia, N.J.; Jeffrey Acquisto, San Dimas; and John Liddle, Independence, Mo.
Eleven South Koreans were killed. A U.S. military official in Seoul confirmed there were no survivors of the crash. The remains were transported to Seoul to an army mortuary at Yongsan, the large U.S. base in the South Korean capital pending return to the United States. The search for the bodies in a mountainous, coastal area about 200 miles southeast of Seoul had gone on since the U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D chopper smashed into a mountainside early Saturday morning.
The helicopter was one of six taking part in a night training exercise. The military said the weather was above minimum standards when the helicopters took off but that rain and high winds developed and the mission was scrubbed. The helicopter was heading back to the base at the southeast coastal port town of Pohang when it plowed into the mountainside.
The training was part of a combined program called Team Spirit '84 involving about 60,000 U.S. and 147,500 South Korean military personnel, which began Feb. 1 and will be completed in April. Team Spirit maneuvers have been held annually for the past nine years.
Earlier this week, nearly 50,000 American and South Korean marines carried out a major amphibious assault landing on the beaches around Pohang. The U.S. Navy vessels supporting that operation included the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk.
Acquisto, Cpl. Jeffrey Jay - San Dimas, CA. Born January 07, 1961 in San Dimas, Corporal Acquisto was a helicopter mechanic, Ch-53.
Andrews, Pfc. John Marshall - Watchung, NJ. Memorial services have been scheduled for Pfc. John Marshall Andrews III, 23, of Ellisen Road, a U.S. Marine who was killed March 24 in a helicopter accident in South Korea. Services with a military escort have been set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Christian Assembly Church, Plainfield. A ceremony with full military honors also has been set for Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m. at Wesley Chapel, Houghton, N.Y. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton. Andrews was among 18 American and 11 Korean crew members killed when a helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain during military training exercises. A 1979 graduate of Watchung Hills Regional High School, he joined the Marines in May 1983. Surviving are his parents, Gladys and John M. Andrews Jr.; two brothers, David, a student at Pennsylvania State University, and James at home; a sister, Carolyn at home; his maternal grandmother, Pearl Wakkinen at home; and his paternal grandparents, Lila and John M. Andrews Sr. of Houghton, N.Y. Local arrangements are under the direction of Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 W. Eighth St., Plainfield. Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany County, New York, USA.
Bjeklo, Gunnery Sergeant Richard Martin - Danbury, CT - Born May 04, 1948, he was the husband of Catherine Ann Bjeklo (1949-1999). Richard and Catherine are buried in New Saint Peter Cemetery, Danbury, CT. He was a Vietnam veteran.
Burley, Capt. Stephen J. - Magnolia, NJ. Born June 20, 1954, Captain Burley was the son of Joseph J. Burley (1933-2012) and Betty Lou McCartney Burley (1934-2001) and husband of Jude A. Burley (1954-2005). He is buried in Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, NJ.
Crosby, Sgt. Kenneth Bernard - Houston, TX. Born October 01, 1957 in Houston, Sergeant Crosby is buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, TX.
Dugas, Pvt. Anthony Scott - Opelousas, LA. Born September 19, 1965, he died in an accident in Korea.
Ferrell, Pfc. Edward Clarence - Clover, VA. Born June 27, 1960, Pfc. Ferrell was a rifleman in Korea.
Higgins, Sgt. David Clair - Somerset, PA. Born May 27, 1959. Sgt. David Clair Higgins, 24, Quantico, Virginia, formerly of Somerset, died March 24, 1984, as result of a helicopter crash in Seoul, South Korea. Born May 27, 1959, in Somerset, he was the son of Mrs. Violet Shaffer, Somerset, and the late Donald C. Higgins. He joined the Marine Corps August 1977 and went to South Korea in December 1983. He was a graduate of Somerset High School, Class of 1977. Sergeant Higgins was survived by his wife, the former Nancy Meyer, and two daughters, Erin and Angela. He was also survived by two brothers, Donald Higgins, Michigan, and Douglas Higgins, Somerset; and step-brother, Richard Shaffer, Florida. Interment was in Somerset County Memorial Park, with full military rites.
Houston, Capt. John Hideo - Gahanna, OH. Born September 18, 1949, Captain Houston was a pilot Ch-53 A/d qualified when he died in a helicopter crash. The son of Mrs. Chiyo Houston, Captain Houston was a 1969 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School. He was a black belt in karate and a member of the Ohio State University Karate Club. He is buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, HI.
Kelly, Cpl. Tim Brian. 24 Mar 84. Fresno, CA. Born March 12, 1963, Corporal Kelly was a rifleman in Korea.
Liddle, SSgt John Richard Jr. 24 Mar 84. Independence, MO. Born March 01, 1949. SSgt. Liddle served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was the beloved son of Mary C. and John R. Liddle Sr. Sergeant Liddle is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Missouri.
McComas, Lance Corporal Bradley Allen - Camden, OH. Born August 09, 1954, Lance Corporal McComas is buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden, OH.
Mugoodwin, Sgt. Kevin Jerome - Gary, IN. Sergeant Mugoodwin was born February 26, 1958 in Gary, IN.
Osceola, Herman Leon - Clewiston, FL. Born February 15, 1961 in South Clewiston, FL.
Rooney, Pfc. James Thomas - West Point, IA. Born April 11, 1965, Pfc. Rooney is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Ft. Madison, IA.
Rosales, Lance Corporal Fernando Jr. - Brentwood, NY. Born May 26, 1963, Lance Corporal Rosales was a rifleman. He is buried in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
Soles, PFC William Arnold "Billy" - Baton Rogue, LA, Born August 01, 1964, "Billy" Soles is buried in Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, LA. He was a rifleman.
Zinck, Daniel Brennan - Framingham, MA - Born May 21, 1963 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Corporal Zinck was buried with full military honors in Edgell Grove Cemetery in Framingham. He attended Framingham North High School where he was captain of the football and lacrosse teams in his senior year. He joined the Marines in October 1981. He leaves his wife, Angela M. (Kopas) Zinck of Framingham; his father, Earl H. Zinck Jr., a Framingham patrolman, and his mother, Carol (Brennan) Zinck of Framingham; two brothers, Timothy J., stationed with the Navy in Honolulu, and Thomas F. of Marlborough; his paternal grandparents, Earl H. and Mary (Topham) Zinck Sr. of Hudson; his maternal grandmother, Frances (Higgins) Brennan of Hyattsville, Md.; his stepmother, Paula M. (Musgrave) Zinck of Framingham; a niece, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Sparks, SSgt. Jackie Leon - Dayton, Ohio. Born November 06, 1942, SSgt. Sparks was an indirect fire infantryman in Korea when he died of an illness. He is buried in Germantown Cemetery, Germantown, Ohio.
Cromwell, Pvt. George Calvin - Riverbend, North Carolina. Born August 31, 1962, Private Cromwell was an infantryman in Korea when he died as the result of an accident. He is buried in New Bern National Cemetery, New Bern, North Carolina.
Martin, Specialist Shannon James - Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born June 28, 1964 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Specialist Martin was a military policeman in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. The son of Arthur James Martin and Jeanette Marie Davis Martin, he was also the husband of Christine Noel Book. He is buried in Killeen City Cemetery, Killeen, Texas.
MacFarlane, Lt. Robert James Jr. - Oceanside, California. Born March 11, 1955, Lieutenant MacFarlane was a special weapons unit officer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Sperling, Lt.jg David Michael - Pensacola, Florida. Born May 05, 1958, David died in an accident in Korea. He was the son of Korea/Vietnam veteran David John Sparling (1929-2008) and Judith Sperling (1935-2006). He was survived by his parents, sister Michelle, and brother Doug. David is buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida.
Lesue, Pfc. Michael Wayne - Joplin, Missori. Born June 01, 1961, Pfc. Lesue was an air traffic controller-radar controller when he died in an accident in Korea. Funeral services for Michael W. Lesue, 23, of Pierce City, were held at 11 a.m. yesterday at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints in Monett with William R. Bladh officiating. Mr. Lesue died Monday, July 30, while on duty with the U.S. Army in Korea. Robert Leavitt gave the invocation. Joan Wooley presented a piano medley of patriotic songs. Carol Echols sang a solo entitled "You're Not Alone," accompanied by Mrs. Wooley. Talks were given by Suzanne Evans, Jack D. Cooper and Dee V. Sharp. Warren Peterson presented the benediction. Pallbearers were Jon Lesue, Joseph Lesue, Martin Lesue, Merlin Humphries, Stanley Evans and Mark Smith. Military graveside rites were held at the Dry Valley Cemetery by a U.S. Army unit from Fort Leonard Wood. The folded U.S. flag was presented to Mr. Lesue's wife, Karissa Lesue. Harold W. Bodon gave the grave dedication. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilks Lakin Funeral Home of Pierce City. Pfc. Lesue had one son, Aaron. Karissa later married Matt Maloy. Others in the family are three daughters.
Abanathie, Pvt. Mark Steven - Born April 18, 1965, Private Abanathie was a crane operator in Korea. He was the son of Robert H. Abanathie (1904-1987) and Mabel L. Abanathie (1924-2007). The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Gardens of Memory Memorial Park, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi.
Opp, SSgt. David Lee - Born November 08, 1948, Staff Sergeant Opp's death was listed as self-inflicted.
Merchant, Sgt. 1C Lloyd Harvey - Wichita, Kansas. Born January 09, 1947, Sgt. 1C Merchant was an avionic equipment maintenance supervisor in Korea. His death was listed as homicide.
Kelly, Specialist Steven Lee - Dothan, Alabama. Born April 05, 1962, Specialist Kelly was an indirect fire infantryman in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Gardens of Memory, Kinsey, Alabama.
Cornell, Darrell. 10 Oct 84. The first of three Northrop F-20 Tigersharks, 82-0062, c/n GG1001, N4416T, during a world sales tour, crashes at Suwon Air Base, South Korea, killing Northrop chief test pilot, former Air Force pilot and civilian, Darrell Cornell. During the last maneuver of the final demonstration flight at Suwon, the aircraft stalled at the top of an erratic vertical climb and dove into the ground from 1,800 feet. Cornell threw his F-20A into a climbing roll with flaps and landing gear extended, when the aircraft stalled and crashed. Cornell was thrown clear and killed instantly. An investigation cleared the F-20A of any design or mechanical flaw. It was found that Cornell had blacked out due to excessive Gs pulled in the acrobatic demonstration routine. High-G pilot incapacitation was suspected as the cause, as the investigation found no evidence of airframe failure.[132][133] In 1963 Cornell had been one of the 34 finalists for NASA Astronaut Group 3, but ultimately was not selected. He was born August 19, 1932 in Moorhead, Minnesota, but grew up in Fargo, North Dakota.
Cowie, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Johnnie Calvin - Casper, Wyoming. Born July 25, 1945, CWO Cowie died of illness in Korea. The son of George M. Cowie (1911-1994) and Jan S. Cowie (1925-1983), he was a Vietnam veteran. He is buried in Oshkosh Cemetery, Oshkosh, Oklahoma.
Gossett, SSgt. Edward Jacob - Memphis, Tennessee. Born October 24, 1954, SSgt. Gossett ws a materiel control and accounting specialist in Korea when he died of an illness.
Ehrgood, MSgt. Edward Lewis Jr. - He was a search radar technician. Born March 05, 1946, Master Sergeant Ehrgood was the son of Edward L. Ehrgood Sr. and Naomi Loye Ehrgood. He was the brother of Ann Frazier and Jennifer Hillberg. The Army listed his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in McClure Cemetery, Big Run, PA.
Chong, Sgt. Kang Shik - Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born June 05, 1957, Sergeant Chong was a cannon crewmember in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Fies, Pfc. David Joseph - Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Born November 10, 1984, the Army listed his death as self-inflicted. Pfc. Fies was a motor transport operator in Korea. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Fontanez, Specialist Frankie - Ponce, Puerto Rico. Born August 01, 1964, Specialist Fontanez was an M48-m60 armor crewman who died as the result of an accident.
Mendes, Pvt. Robert Anton Jr. - Naples, Florida. Robert was serving as a military policeman when he died of a self-inflicted wound in Korea.
Wright, Sgt. Daryl Wynn - York, Pennsylvania. Born January 22, 1959, Sergeant Wright was a cannon crewmember who died of an illness in Korea.
German, Capt. Jayme Leo - Oakes, North Dakota. Born April 11, 1957, Captain German died in an accident in Korea and is buried in St. Charles Cemetery, Oakes, North Dakota.
German, 1LT Jayme - The aircraft was on a single pilot mission doing low level under NVG's when it struck tree tops and pulled a hard turn into the mountainside approximately 5 miles north of Camp Casey.
Siering, A1C Raymond H. Jr. - died in an accident in Korea. Airman First Class Raymond H Siering Jr., distinguished himself by meritorious service as Elite Guard Member, Base Honor Guard Member, and United States Military Customs Desk Sergeant, 51st Security Police Squadron, 51st Combat Support Group, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, from 4 May 1984 to 2 January 1985. During this period, Airman Siering consistently demonstrated superior skill, knowledge, and dedication to duty. His truly superior performance as United States Military Custom Desk Sergeant directly contributed to the "excellent" rating received by his section, the 51st Security Police Squadron, and the 51st Tactical Fighter Wing for the November 1984 Pacific Air Forces Operational Readiness Inspection. His outstanding performance as a member of the Base Honor Guard directly contributed to the excellent image maintained by Osan Air Base and the United States Air Force. The distinctive acomplishments of Airman Siering in the dedication of his service to his country reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Leonard, MSgt. James Larry - Chapel Hill, Tennessee. Born January 28, 1939, Master Sergeant Leonard died of an illness in Korea. He is buried in Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Tennessee.
McGilbra, A1C Leon A. - Born December 04, 1960, Airman McGilbra died in an accident in Korea.
Paxton, Col. Pat Ralph - Col. Pat R. Paxton, 47 formerly of the Eaton-Camden area, died March 20 when his plane crashed near South Korea. He was a graduate of Camden High School and Miami University, and a member of the Sugar Valley United Methodist Church near Eaton. Colonel Paxton was a jet fighter pilot with the U.S. Air Force and was commander of the 21st Tactical Fighter Wing at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. According to military sources in Korea, he was in South Korea with his unit for a joint training exercise, "Team Spirit '85," and was killed when his F15A Eagle crashed 50 miles northwest of Kunsan Air Base off the west coast of Korea, about 125 miles south of Seoul. A military board of experts will investigate the cause of the crash. Survivors include his wife, Jane (McWhinney) Paxton; one daughter, Lori Puckett of Eaton; one son, Michael, at home; his mother Florence Paxton of Dayton; one sister, Joyce Murray of Arizona; aunts and uncles; nephew, Jeff Murray; and niece, Joanna Murray. Military memorial services for Colonel Paxton were held in Alaska. Local services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, Ohio with Chaplain Paul Davis officiating. Military services and burial will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery.
Bachman, Chief MSgt. Michael Wenrich - Born July 14, 1941, Sergeant Bachman died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania.
Sanders, Specialist Wendell - Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services for Spec. 4 Wendell Sanders, 21, of Winona were held at Roberts and Sons Mortuary Chapel Tuesday, May 14, at 2 p.m. Col. Paul E. Russell, chaplain, led services for the 1981 graduate of Winona High School. Burial was in Columbiana United Methodist Church Cemetery. Sanders died May 7, 1985, in a Seoul, South Korea hospital from intracranial bleeding resulting from a fall suffered as he walked along a roadway. He was stationed in Ui Jong Bu, South Korea as a member of the United States Army. Survivors include his father, Harvey Lee Campbell of Winona, and three sisters, Miss Pamela Sanders of Ft. Monmouth, N.J., and Miss Vanessa Sanders and Miss Comaneka Sanders, both of Kansas City, Missouri. He was a member of Columbiana United Methodist Church in Winona. Pallbearers were a military honor guard and honorary pallbearers were Ricky Brown, Derrick Burnett, Keith Roberts, Bobby Seals, James Garron and Jessie Garron. Roberts and Sons Mortuary, Inc. handled arrangements. Burial: Columbiana U. M. Church Cemetery, Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, USA.
Flowers, Specialist Marion - Damascus, Georgia. Born December 29, 1964, Specialist Flowers was an infantryman in Korea when he died in an accident. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Baker County, Georgia.
US soldier died when the armored personnel carrier he was riding in fell off a pontoon bridge into the Imjim River. Name not yet found.
Edens, Sgt. 1C Cecil Wayne - Camden, Arkansas. Born April 14, 1954, Sergeant Edens was an intelligence analyst in Korea when he died as the result of an accident. He is buried in Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Dawson, TSgt. Harold F. - Born October 13, 1955, Tech Sergeant Dawson died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California.
Foster, 1Sgt. Donald Lewis - Kalamazoo, MI. Born July 25, 1948, Sergeant Foster was a fire support man when he died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.
Pendergraft, Capt. Emmarita Freeman - Kansas City, Missouri. Born December 24, 1957, Captain Pedergraft died of illness in Korea.
Blackwood, Specialist William Lawrence - Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born May 01, 1965, Specialist Blackwood was a petroleum supply specialist in Korea. His death was listed as self-inflicted.
Edmister, Col. James Ruel - Royalton, Vermont. Born September 09, 1934, Colonel Edmister died of an illness while serving in Korea. He was an Orthodontist in the United States Dental Corps and a native of Clinton, Massachusetts. He was survived by his wife, Mary C. Edmister of Vermont (1936-2008), two sons, Captain Brent D. Edmister of Louisiana and James R. Edmister of Indiana, two daughters, Christiana Edmister of California and Lora E. Edmister of Vermont, father, Ruel M. Edmister of Tennessee, two brothers, Robert I. of Florida and Theodore D. Edmister of Washington, sister, Margaret Goodness of Oregon, three grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. at Hughes Loma Linda Mortuary with Pastor Sherman Jefferson, Pastor Chester Shumaker and Chaplin Norman Goodwin officiating. Vocalists will be Marilyn Cotton, Elma Tucker, Linda Edmister and Chester Shumaker. Interment in Montecito Memorial Park at the Court of Valor with full military honors.
Black, Sgt. Maj. Marcus Charles - Durham, North Carolina. Born November 01, 1940, Sgt. Major Black was a command sergeant major who died of illness while serving in Korea.
Chu, Specialist Myong Beom - Tarzana, California. Born May 23, 1949, Specialist Chu was a personnel administration specialist when he died of illness in Korea.
Martinez, Sgt. Francisco Javier - Chicago, Illinois. Born July 07, 1960, Sergeant Martinez was a personnel administration specialist when he died of an illness in Korea.
KATUSA This KATUSA was killed when his chopper crashed near Chongju after the chopper hit a power line while trying to assist the crew of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook that had made an emergency landing.
McKinsey, SSgt. Mark A. - Crawfordsville, Indiana. Born 07, 1962, S/Sergeant McKinsey died in an accident in Korea. He married his wife Hyon on September 17, 1981. She survived. S/Sergeant McKinsey is buried in Oak Hill South Cemetery, Crawfordsville, IN.
Sharp, MSgt. Michael Bert - Lakehead, California. Born August 30, 2947, M/Sergeant Sharp did of illness in Korea. He is buried in Desert Lawn Cemetery, Mohave Valley, Arizona.
Clinger, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Harold Clair Jr. "Spike" - Clarion, Pennsylvania. Born May 26, 1951, Brookville, PA. Harold "Spike" Clair Clinger of Gloucester, Virginia, a former resident, died Thursday, February 27, 1986, of injuries received in an accident while serving with the U.S. Army in South Korea. He was 33. Mr. Clinger, a warrant officer, was serving a one-year tour of duty in Korea and was home recently for the Christmas holidays. Four others were also killed in the accident, which reportedly happened while on maneuvers. Born May 26, 1952, in Brookville, Harold Clair Clinger Jr. was a son of Harold J. and Clara (Hartle) Clinger. He was married in 1976 to the former Wendy Baker, who survives. He was also survived by a son Richard Ashby Clinger and wife Terri, and a grandchild Rachel Clair Clinger. Mr. Clinger graduated in 1969 from Clarion-Limestone High School and in 1970 from the Erie Barber School. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Clarion. Preceding him death was a sister, Judith Davis, in 1976. Funeral services and interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.
Watson, Specialist Jon Ramon - Kokomo, Indiana. Born September 15, 1960, Specialist Watson was an M48-m60 armor crewman stationed in Korea. His death was ruled a homicide. He is buried in Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Indiana.
Carroll, Lance Corporal Gregory Allen - Franklin, Indiana. Born July 21, 1964, Lance Corporal Carroll was a fire support man in Korea when he died as the result of an accident.
Jesko, Pfc. Lenard Michael - Hewitt, Texas. born April 18, 1966, Pfc. Jesko was a radio operator-maintainer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Lozano, Enrique Jesus - Born September 19, 1962, Airman Lozano was killed in a jet fuel tank explosion at Osan AFB.
Kirby, Specialist Pamela Jean - Parkin, Alabama. Born July 13, 1963, Specialist Kirby's death was a homicide. She was a personnel management specialist in Korea.
Crawford, A1/C Gary Wayne - Born May 29, 1962, Airman Crawford died of illness while serving in Korea. He is buried in All Faiths Memorial Park, Tucson, Arizona.
Watson, Specialist Jon Ramon - Kokomo, Indiana. Born September 15, 1960, Specialist Watson was an M48-m60 armor crewman stationed in Korea. His death was ruled a homicide. He is buried in Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Indiana.
Walker, SSgt. Michael Rodney - Waycross, Georgia. Born April 13, 1958, Sergeant Walker was an infantryman when he died in an accident in Korea.
Schneider, Specialist James John - Cleveland, Ohio. Born October 31, 1964, Specialist Schneider was a motor transport operator when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Elmhurst Park Cemetery, Avon, Ohio.
Swann, Specialist Samuel Anthony III - Wilmington, Delaware. Born April 19, 1965, Specialist Swann was a subsistence supply specialist when he died in Korea. He is buried in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, Delaware.
Prather, S/Sgt. Stanley - Atlanta, Georgia. Born November 27, 1959 in Meriwether County, Georgia. S/Sergeant Prather was an automatic data telecommunications center operator in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He was the son of Opal Lee Stargell Harris (1940-2003). He is buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Gay, Georgia.
Huff, Pfc. Jeffery Winslow - Springfield, Massachusetts. Born April 15, 1965, he was a military policeman who died in an accident in Korea.
Three U.S. soldiers with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea did not return from a training exercise in which they were to ford a river near Seoul. Their bodies were recovered the next day. Lieutenant Montgomery's gravestone lists his death date as August 04, 1986.
Montgomery, 2Lt. Reginald Edwin - Sumter, South Carolina. Born February 16, 1961, Lieutenant Montgomery died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Hillside Memorial Park, Privateer, South Carolina.
Marshall, Sgt. James Gerard - Deer Park, New York. Born October 21, 1965, Sergeant Marshall was an infantryman in Korea when he died of an accident. He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York.
Stewart, SSgt. Donald Raymond Jr. - Eugene, Oregon. Born February 21, 1960, he was the son of Donald Raymond Stewart Sr. (1940-2001) and Anna Mae Edwards Stewart. His brothers were Douglas, Darryl and Darren Stewart. Sergeant Stewart was an infantryman in the 2nd Division's Headquarters Company. He is buried in Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Oregon.
Young, SSgt. James R. - Monon, Indiana. Born October 12, 1956, SSgt. Young died in an accident in Korea. He was survived by his wife Angela S. Young. He is buried in the Bedford Cemetery, Monon, Indiana.
Watson, Pfc. Jack Kenneth Jr. - Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Born August 27, 1986, Pfc. Watson was a general cryptographic repairman in Korea when he died in an accident.
Duckworth, A1/C Ricky J.- Born November 12, 1962, Airman Duckworth died of illness in Korea.
Berroth, Col. Karl George Jr. -Portsmouth, RI. Born June 18, 1929, Colonel Berroth was a Korea and Vietnam War veteran who died in Korea of illness. "Memorial Service for Col. Karl G. Berroth, Jr., The Chapel, Osan Air Base, Korea, 1 October 1986 - Text: In Remembrance -- Col. Karl G. Berroth, Jr. served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 29 years. Born in Maryland in 1929 Col. Berroth entered military service in the enlisted ranks on 16 Oct 1947. in Dec. 1956, after attending Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant. During his extended career Col Berroth served with great satisfaction in the avionics, maintenance, and logistics career fields at numerous bases around the world. His overseas assignments include the Republic of Vietnam, Germany, the Philippines, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Korea./His military decorations include the Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Injured in a rocket attack at Tan Son Nhut air Base, RVN in 1966 the colonel was awarded the Purple Heart./He is survived by his wife, Barbara, three daughters, Susan, Linda, and Cindy and three sons, Steven, Karl, and Michael./Chaplains: Ch. col. Jos. C. Matthews, Ch. Capt. James A. Schiffer; Organist: Mrs. Tammy Marks; Bugler: AIC Mark Lawrence; Program: Music for Prayer & Meditation; opening Scriptural Sentences; The Invocation & The Lord's Prayer; the Comfort of the Old Testament; The Assurance of the New Testament; In Memoriam; The Memorial Prayer; the Air Force Hymn, No. 192, "Lord, Guard & Guide the Men Who Fly;" Taps; the Benediction; Postlude". Colonel Berroth is buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denvero, Colorado.
Bole, 1Lt. Christopher Gerald - Killed in an aircraft landing accident at Osan Air Base in South Korea. First Lieutenant Christopher G. Bole, United States Air Force, was killed in an aircraft landing accident at Osan Air Base in South Korea. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Bole, Jr. Chris graduate from Mount Carmel High School and was a member of the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1984.
Segura, 1Lt. Michael B. - Born September 12, 1962, Lieutenant Segura died in an accident in Korea.
Johnson, Specialist Gary Michael - Madera, California. Born May 16, 1966, Specialist Johnson was a radio operator-maintainer when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Lindquists Washington Heights Memorial Park, Ogden, Utah.
Lopez, Lance Corporal Sean Victor - Ojai, California. Born August 27, 1966, Lance Corporal Lopez was a motor vehicle operator who died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, California.
Flanary, Specialist Nicky Joseph - Streator, Illinois. Born December 12, 1963, Specialist Flanary was a cavalry scout when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Ilinois.
Lush, Specialist Nicky Scott - Reading, Pennsylvania. Born December 10, 1986, Specialist Lush was a radio operator-maintainer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Nelson, Specialist Donald - Brooklyn, New York. Born May 24, 1955, Donald was a radio operator-maintainer who died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York.
Carlson, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Leslie Ronald - Dumfries, Virginia. Born November 02, 1949, CWO Carlson died in a UH60 Blackhawk Assault Helicopter collision. He is buried in Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Virginia. He was a Vietnam veteran.
Fitzjarrald, Warrant Officer Victor Lynn - Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born July 12, 1961, WO Fitzjarrald was a utility/observation helicopter pilot in Korea when he died in an Blackhawk Assault Helicopter collision.
Winget, Pfc. Jeffrey Alan - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born February 27, 1964 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, he was the crewchief of a UH60 Blackhawk Assault Helicopter. During a night goggle maneuver and a formation change his chopper collided with another blackhawk. The instructor pilot, the student pilot, and the crewchief (Jeff) were killed. "Jeffrey was the youngest child of Walter Preston Winget and Cherryl Anna Northweather Winget. He is survived by his mother Cherryl Winget Gist, father Walter Preston Winget, brother Walter Tracy Winget, sister Sherilyn Fay Winget Hoeltzel, a half brother Jacob Justin Winget, maternal grandfather William Fay Northweather, maternal grandmother Bernice Lee Busbee and paternal grandmother Elvalee Winget, uncles Kelly Northweather, James Winget and Randy Eilers, aunts, Carolyn Northweather Hefner, Brenda Northweather Gaddy, Kathy Northweather Depriest, Sandra Northweather and Jayne Winget Hines, and a special nephew Todd Jeffrey Hoeltzel. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Preston Winget. Since Jeff's death but prior to this writing, his half brother Jacob Winget, father Walter Preston Winget, maternal grandparents William Fay Northweather (11/15/1987) and Bernice Lee Northweather Busbee (6/11/1995) are now deceased. Jeff's paternal grandmother Elvalee Winget died (2/7/2009). Jeff grew up in the Oklahoma City area and was a 1983 graduate of Western Heights High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jeff joined the U.S. Army in January of 1986, after completing basic training and schooling with the Army, he was stationed at Camp Humphreys, (Assault Helicopter Training Camp) South Korea." He is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Cleveland, Oklahoma.
The survivors of this Blackhawk helicopter collision were pilot Lyle C. Monroe Jr., 31; Capt. Clement E. Greek, platoon leader; and Sgt. Mark W. West, 27.
Canady, Specialist Robby Rodelle - Byron, Georgia. Born March 10, 1966, Specialist Canady was a general cryptographic repairman when he died of an illness in Korea.
Strauch, SAR Donald Wallace Jr. - Union City, California. Born February 24, 1958. The Air Force lists Airman Wallace's death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, Fair Oaks, California.
Dietz, TSgt. Gary Lynn - Born September 29, 1949, Tech Sergeant Dietz died of illness at the Osan Air Force Base near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. He was married to Ok Hui Lee and had two children, Jennifer and Christopher.
Scott, Specialist Donald Lee - Portland, Oregon. Born July 28, 1961, Specialist Scott was a chaparral crew member when he died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregton.
Koenig, Lt. Col. Teddie Sherman - Deming, New Mexico. Born June 22, 1936, Lt. Colonel Koenig was involved in short-range air defense (shorad) artillery in Korea when he died of illness.
Scott, MSgt. Hughie Charles - Miami, FL. Born September 29, 1948, Master Sergeant Scott died in an accident in Korea.
Slauenwhite, Sgt. 1C Albert James - Abilene, Texas. Born September 22, 1947, Albert was a communications system circuit controller when he died of illness in Korea.
Williams, Pvt. Larry Wayne - Phoenix, Arizona. Born June 13, 1966, Private Williams was a Bradley fighting vehicle system turret mechanic when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona.
Teasley, Sgt. 1C James Kenneth - Highpoint, North Carolina. Born January 05, 1949, Sergeant Teasley was a combat engineer in Korea when he died of an illness. This Vietnam veteran is buried in the Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Sloane, Pvt. Melvinn ][sic] Kenneth. 10 July 87. Rye, Texas. Born September 26, 1967, Private Sloane died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Menard Chapel Cemetery, Segno, Texas.
Kepney, Specialist Carwin Jr. - Sacramento, California. Born August 25, 1962, Specialist Kepney's death in Korea was ruled a homicide. He is buried in Alexandria National Cemetery, Pineville, Louisiana.
Alaniz, Specialist Rony Jay - Hilo, Hawaii. Born April 17, 1965, Specialist Alaniz died in an accident in Korea.
Brown, Specialist Keith Allen - Indianapolis, Indiana. Born May 21, 1967, Specialist Brown died in an accident in Korea.
Jones, Maj. Paul Jr. - Shreveport, Louisiana. Born March 19, 1951, Major Jones was a general quartermaster when he became ill and died in Korea.
Ladson, Sgt. Morris Lee - Uncasville, Connecticut. Born April 30, 1965, Morris was a power generation equipment repairer who died in a self-inflicted incident.
Lowe, SSgt. Nathaniel Jr. - Hearne, Texas. Born March 22, 1955, Sergeant Lowe was a personnel management specialist when he died of illness in Korea.
Oliarnyk, Walter Jr. - Clifton, New Jersey. Born July 03, 1954, Sergeant Oliarnyk died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Calvert, MSgt. William Joseph Jr. - Wareshoals, South Carolina. Born November 25, 1948, Master Sergeant Calvert died in an accident in Korea.
Vanhees, Specialist Robert Charles - Ft. Meyer, Florida. Born November 26, 1959, Specialist Vanhees was an administrative specialist when he died in an accident in Korea.
Crosby, Sgt. Edmond Roderick - Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born November 10, 1962, Sergeant Crosby was an automatic data telecommunications center operator in Korea when he died of an illness.
Curtis, Sgt. Douglas Michael - Huntington, Massachusetts. Born December 20, 1963, Douglas was killed in an accident in Korea.
Bradley, Specialist Clifford Eugene - Harvey, Louisiana. Born July 30, 1963, specialist Bradley was a finance specialist in Korea when he died of an illness.
Anderson, Sgt. Morgan Milo - Everett, Washington. Born December 13, 1962, Sergeant Anderson died of illness while serving in Korea.
Jackson, SAR Michael Gary - Washington DC. Born March 25, 1963, Airman Jackson died of illness while serving in Korea. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Sundve, SSgt. Ronald Wayne Sr. - Ames, Iowa. Born June 30, 1954, S/Sergeant Sundve died in an accident in Korea.
Coyle, Specialist Michael Thomas - Jacksonville, Florida. Born November 14, 1957, Specialist Coyle was an Mlrs/lance operations/fire direction specialist when he died in an accident in Korea.
Mullins, TSgt. David Ronald - . Wheelwright, Kentucky. Born August 16, 1951, Tech. Sergeant Mullins was 37 years old when he died in Korea of an illness.
Mok, Specialist Chun Sik - Pueblo, Colorado. Born June 30, 1956, Specialist Mok was a cannon crewmember when he died of an illness in Korea.
Wilkerson, MSgt. Richard Layfette "Dicky" - Aurora, Colorado. Born October 28, 1950, M/Sergeant Wilkerson died of an apparent heart attack in Gwangju, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea.
Tyma, Lance Corporal David Jon - St. Libory, Nebraska. Born June 21, 1969, Lance Corporal Tyma was an organizational automotive mechanic in Korea when he died in an accident. He is buried in Saint Libory Catholic Cemetery, Saint Libory, Nebraska.
Pendley, Sgt. 1C Buddy Ray - Orlando, Florida. Born May 09, 1945, his death was listed as self-inflicted. He was a food service specialist in Korea.
Felder, Sgt. Benjamin Thomas - Washington DC. Born January 04, 1964, Sergeant Felder was a carpentry and masonry specialist when he died of an illness in Korea.
Williams, Sgt. Darren Tyrone - South Boston, Virginia. Born June 22, 1965, Sergeant Williams died in an accident in Korea.
Limbaugh, Specialist Michael Dean - Winchester, Tennessee. Born September 26, 1956, S/Sergeant Limbaugh was a chemical operations specialist serving in Korea when he died of an illness.
Williams, Sgt. Darren Tyrone - Sergeant Williams died in an accident in Korea.
Lancaster, Sgt. Paul Francis - Kaneohe, Hawaii. Born January 20, 1958, the Army lists Sergeant Lancaster's death as self-inflicted.
Jones, Pfc. David Lloyd - Lisbon, Iowa. Born April 23, 1969, Pfc. Jones was an electrician when he died in an accident in Korea.
Miller, Sgt. Meldon Charles - Harrison Valley, Pennsylvania. Born December 12, 1960, Sergeant Miller's death was listed by the Air Force as self-inflicted.
Lindow, Specialist Paul Jonathan - Burton, Ohio. Born January 06, 1969, Specialist Lindow was a power generation equipment repairer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Stover, Specialist John Michael - Okeene, Oklahoma. Born October 25, 196, Specialist Stover was a construction equipment repairer when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.
Cunningham, Sgt. Lafayette Peter - Born April 9, 1959, he died of illness in Korea. Sergeant Cunningham is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York.
Pendland, MSgt. Frederick Leo - Cincinnati, Ohio. Born November 28, 1945, Master Sergeant Pendland died of illness while serving in Korea.
Harper, Sgt. Ronnie Edward - Goldsboro, North Carolina. Born April 19, 1953, Sergeant Harper was a medical specialist. The Army listed his death as self-inflicted.
Beason, Capt. Lawrence Lindell Jr. - Wylie, Texas. Born January 03, 1961 in Dallas, TX. "Dallas Morning News, The (TX) - March 24, 1989 - Services for Marine Corps Capt. Lawrence L. Beason Jr. will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Saint Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Road at Harvest Hill. Burial will be at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas. Captain Beason was one of four Marines killed March 17 when their CH-46 helicopter crashed near Toksok-Ri in South Korea while taking part in military exercises involving American and South Korean forces. He was 28. Captain Beason was born January 3, 1961, in Dallas. In 1979 he graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas. From 1979 to 1981 he attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, where he helped found the Spring Hill Oceanographic Research Society. He graduated from Texas A&M University at Galveston in 1983 with a bachelor of science degree in marine biology. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in October 1983 and attended Marine Corps Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. He attended the U.S. Naval Flight Training Program in Pensacola, Fla., received his wings in May 1986 and was promoted to captain in the fall of 1988. Captain Beason was attached to HMM-161 at the Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin, Calif., and served in the Persian Gulf with a helicopter squadron on the USS Okinawa. He was serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit when he was killed. Captain Beason is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Madeleine A. Beason of Mineola, Wood County; five sisters, Cheryl Edney of Sachse, Cindy Bertrand of Evanston, Illinois, Cathy Reineking of Dallas, Cissy Williams of San Saba, San Saba County, and Mary Beason of Mineola; grandparents Lawrence and Annie Beason of Malvern, Arkansas; and eight nephews and nieces."
Edwards, Lance Corporal Jon Douglas - Joseph City, Arizona. Born July 10, 1969, he died in an HMM161 helicopter accident in Korea.
O’Connor, 1Lt. Christopher Michael - Gaylord, Michigan. Born September 30, 1962, Lieutenant O'Connor was a pilot Ch-46 qualified when he died in an HMM161 helicopter accident in Korea.
Vinet, Cpl. Michael Wade "Mike" - Buena Park, California. Born January 14, 1967 in Orange County, California, he was a helicopter mechanic Ch-46 when he died in an HMM161 helicopter accident in Korea. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, California.
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Alafonso, Cpl. John Anthony - Aztec, New Mexico. Born July 16, 1964, Corporal Alafonso was a rifleman in Korea. He is buried in Memory Gardens of Farmington, Farmington, New Mexico.
Anglin, Lance Cpl. Richard Raymond - Redlands, California. Rifleman. Born September 07, 1966, Corporal Anglin was a rifleman when he died in a helo accident in Korea. He is buried in Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, California.
Bell, 2Lt. Darren Michael - Tampa, Florida. Infantry officer. Born December 20, 1965, Lieutenant Bell was an infantry officer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Castro, Pfc. Saul Duran Jr. - Lamont, California. Born June 20, 1970 in Granada Hills, California, Pfc. Castro was a rifleman. A memorial service is scheduled Friday for Saul D. Castro Jr., a Marine Corps rifleman who was one of 22 killed March 20 in a helicopter crash in South Korea. He was 18. Castro, a former resident of San Fernando, enlisted in the Marine Corps in July, with hopes of financing his college education. He also wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement, according to his aunt, Rosalie Castillo, of San Fernando. In January he began a six-month tour of duty in eastern Asia and was scheduled to return to Camp Pendleton at the beginning of August, Castillo said. Three months before the fatal crash, Castro wrote a note on the back of a photograph to his 18-year-old cousin Mike Sims. "Well, I guess I won't be seeing you for a while," wrote Castro. "I never thought that we'd grow up this fast. I miss our younger days." Born in 1970 in Granada Hills, Castro attended elementary and junior high schools at Santa Rosa Catholic School in San Fernando, where he served as student council vice-president in his eighth-grade year. After attending St. Genevieve High School for one year, Castro transferred to Arvin High School, near Bakersfield, where he graduated in June. Castro was active in sports at Santa Rosa, and was named all-league pitcher and outstanding player on the baseball team at Arvin. He was also named all-league defensive end on the football team. He is survived by his wife, Anna; his daughter, Vanessa; his parents, Catherine and Saul Sr.; and his brother, Marcos, all of Lamont; and his sister, Melissa Delgado, of Arleta. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church, San Fernando. Castro was buried March 29 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield.
Decker, Lance Cpl. Kurt Reinold M. - Toledo, Ohio. Rifleman.
DePew, Lance Cpl. Michael Allen - Red Lion, Pennsylvania. Born September 25, 1968, Corporal DePew was a rifleman.
Fejeran, Hospital Corpsman Jimmie Loran Salas - American Canyon, California. Born February 01, 1969.
Hernandez, Lance Corporal Andrew Anthony - Arnold, Maryland. Machine gunner. Born January 19, 1962.
Johnson, Lance Cpl. Ronald Alvin - Los Angeles, California. Born August 13, 1967 in Glendale, California, Corporal Johnson was a machine gunner. He is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California.
Longstaff, Lance Corporal Anthony Peter - Sheboygan, Wisconsin. A machine gunner, Anthony was born January 02, 1964.
McCluskey, Cpl. Brian Keith - Brazil, Indiana. Born March 22, 1967, he was a machine-gunner.
McDaniel, Lance Cpl. Wilbur Scott Jr. - Carthage, Texas. Rifleman.
McGreevy, Capt. Michael Francis III. - Hazlet, New Jersey. Born May 29, 1961, Captain McGreevy was a pilot Ch-53 A/d qualified. He is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Middletown, New Jersey.
Nogales, SSgt. Jorge Verdugo - Nogales, Arizona. Platoon sergeant.
Pimple, 1Lt. David Mark - Sierra Vista, Arizona. Ch-53 pilot. Born May 13, 1963.
Ratcliff, Lance Cpl. Carl David - Bluefield, West Virginia. Born June 24, 1967, he was a machine gunner. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell, West Virginia.
Silha, Lance Cpl. Keith Allen - Onalaska, Wisconsin. Born June 18, 1966, Corporal Silha was a machine gunner in the Marine Corps. He was the son of Neal A. Silha (1936-2011) and Joyce Pedersen Silha and the brother of a sister Stacy and brother Jeff. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
Wooten, 1Lt. Kevin Michael - Bowie, Maryland. Infantry officer. Lieutenant Wooten is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Zinser, Sgt. James Dean - Longview, Washington. Machine gunner. Born April 09, 1959, Sergeant Zinser was the son of Jeanette Buzbee of Portland, Oregon, and Walter Zinser of Longview, Washington. He is buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR. Sergeant Zinser was promoted to sergeant in August of 1988 and had decided to make a career in the Marines. He was transferred to Korea in February from Camp Pendleton, California. Zinser grew up in Longview and graduated from Longview High School in 1977. He was a varsity wrestler there. In addition to his parents, he was survived by a brother and three sisters.
Kim, Pfc. Dong I. - San Francisco, California. Born October 23, 1962, Pfc. Kim was a chemical operations specialist in Korea when he died in an accident.
Pitts, SSgt. William Donnie. 29 Mar 89. Detroit, Michigan. Born November 05, 1952, Staff Sergeant Pitts was a food service specialist when he died of an illness in Korea.
Kuller, Sgt. 1C Scott Kenton. 30 Mar 89. Castro Valley, California. Born February 03, 1958, Sergeant Kuller was a combat engineer when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.
Kuller, Sgt. 1C Scott Kenton - Castro Valley, California. Born February 03, 1958, Sergeant Kuller was a combat engineer when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.
Hamilton, SSgt. Ricky - Hyattsville, Mayland. Born June 05, 1962, Sergeant Hamilton died of illness in Korea.
Novajosky, TSgt. Paul - Mililani Town, Hawaii. Born March 26, 1955, Sergeant Novajosky died in an accident in Korea. He is buried
Haney, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jerry Leonard - Athens, Tennessee. Born January 19, 1948, CWO Haney was the son of Leonard L. Haney (1925-1982) and Minnie Ree Whitener Haney (1926-1996). He died in an accident while serving in Korea. The aircraft crashed after hitting high voltage power lines on a routine night training mission eight miles east of Seoul at approximately 2200 hours. He is buried in McMinn Memorial Gardens, Athens, Tennessee.
Berkley, SSgt. Andre Lamont - SSgt. Berkley died in an accident in Korea.
Workman, Sgt. 1C Bennie Franklin - Logan, West Virginia. Born January 31, 1947, Sergeant Workman was a cannon crewman in Korea when he died of illness.
Peeler, Leroy Elliot Sr. - died a non-hostile death in Korea
Staab, MSgt. Ferdinand Louis - Master Sergeant Staab died of illness in Korea at the age of 42.
Chillson, Specialist Raymond George Jr. 09 Sep 89. Roanoke, Virginia. Born March 28, 1967, Specialist Chillson was an infantryman in Korea when he died in an accident.
Suarez, Capt. Julio Fabian - Captain Suarez died in an accident in Korea.
Kamara, Sgt. Joseph Moronie - Landover, Maryland. Born February 14, 1953, Sergeant Kamara was a personnel administration specialist when he died in an accident in Korea.
Horstman, Capt. Randi Lee - Sanborn, Iowa. Born November 28, 1959, Captain Horstman was a Green Beret who lost his life in a parachute jump during a routine training mission in Korea. He landed in the Naktong River and drowned. He was commander for operational detachment A-team 155 SCUBA/Airborne Operations. He was survived by wife Anite and children Ryan and Amy.
Roberts, Specialist Roy Glenn Jr. - Yakima, Washington. Born January 04, 1968, Specialist Roberts was a chemical operations specialist when he died in an accident in Korea. He was the son of Roy and Carol Roberts and the husband of Sheila Bell Roberts. He was the father of one son. He was a graduate of Eisenhower High, Yakima, Washington in 1986, attended the Grace Lutheran Church in Yakima, and had hobbies hunting, fishing, and karate. He is buried in Terrace Heights Memorial Park, Yakima, Washington.
McClister, Sgt. Carol Sue - Parma, Missouri. Born February 02, 1959, Sergeant McClister was a motor transport operator when she died as the result of an accident in Korea. She is buried in Parma Cemetery, Parma, Missouri.
Mullen, Capt. William Peter III - Norristown, Pennsylvania. Born May 26, 1959, Captain Mullen died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Cabarrus, SSgt. Jeffery Dwight - Creswell, North Carolina. Born December 02, 1956, Staff Sergeant Cabarrus served in multichannel transmission systems. He died of an illness in Korea. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Farmer, Specialist Christopher Cornelius - Sylvania, Georgia. Born December 05, 1967, Specialist Farmer was 22 years old and a petroleum supply specialist when he died as the result of an accident in Korea. He is buried in Friendship Memorial Cemetery, Sylvania, GA. While in Korea he served in G Battery, 5/5 Air Defense Artillery, Camp Stanton, Korea. According to Doug Mills, who served with Christopher, "it was a training exercise where we road marched out 12 miles and we were trucked back in. The 2 1/2 ton that was carrying alot of the soldiers got to the edge of a rice paddie because a Korean farmer was coming in the opposite direction in one of those tractor machines or plows that they drove which took up alot of room of this narrow dirt road and that caused the driver too slide off the edge causing the vehicle to slide off and the truck flipped over. Farmer at the rear and ended up getting caught and crushed between the ground and the tailgate of the truck as best as I remember it."
Dement, Sgt. John Gavin - Ovett, Mississippi. Born April 06, 1962, Sergeant Dement died of an illness in Korea. He is buried in Tiger Creek Cemetery, Jones County, Mississippi.
Weber, Specialist Martin Gene Jr. - Dallas, Texas. Born October 29, 1961, Specialist Weber died of an illness in Korea.
Nicholson, Sgt. Gregory Stephen - Ft. Washington, Maryland. Born August 18, 1966, Sergeant Nicholson died in Korea as the result of an accident.
Clark, Specialist Kevin Eugene - Savannah, Georgia. Born December 08, 1967, Specialist Clark died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Lee, SSgt. James Kyuhyon - Lakewood, Colorado. Born February 08, 1961, SSgt. Lee died in an accident while serving as a Vulcan repairer in Korea. He is buried in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
Hogue, S/Sgt. Michael David - Ft. Worth, Texas. Born May 14, 1958, Sergeant Hogue was a fire support specialist in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted.
Bunting, SSgt. Gregg Martin - Anamosa, Iowa. Born August 03, 1948, Sergeant Bunting was a legal specialist in Korea when he died of illness. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, Iowa.
Burton, Pfc. Steven Chester - Gibson City, Illinois. Born December 01, 1969, Pfc. Burton was a military policeman in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Drummer Township Cemetery, Gibson City, Illinois.
Blea, Sgt. Frank Napoleon Jr. - Amarillo, Texas. Born July 22, 1958, Sergeant Blea was an indirect fire infantryman when he died as the result of an accident in Korea.
Hansen, Capt. Bonita Nell - Palos Hills, Illinois. Born May 17, 1962, Captain Hansen joined the ROTC from Northern Illinois University sometime in 1985/86. She was in supply and materiel management when she died of an illness in Korea.
Vining, Sgt. Terry Lynn - Sergeant Vining died in an accident in Korea.
Egolf, Sgt. Albert Turner Jr. - Phoenix, Arizona. Born March 14, 1996, son of Albert Turner Egolf Sr. (1920-1997), Albert Jr. was a cannon fire direction specialist when he died of an illness in Korea. He is buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Johnson, S/Sgt. Ronald Darnell - Little Rock, Aarkansas. Born November 21, 1963, Sergeant Johnson was an infantryman when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
Cabarrus, S/Sgt. Jeffery Dwight - Cheswell, North Carolina. Born December 02, 1956, S/Sergeant Cabarrus was working in multichannel transmission systems when he died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Monteith, Sgt. Jeffrey Bruce - The Air Force lists his death as self-inflicted.
Boyd, Pfc. Steven Edward - Diana, Texas. Born March 17, 1971, Pfc. Boyd was a medical equipment repairer in Korea when he died in an accident. He was a Persian Gulf veteran who is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Arkansas.
Wallace, Sgt. Phillip Darrell - Wilmington, Delaware. Born September 03, 1956, Sergeant Wallace was a bridge crewmember when he died in an accident in Korea.
Howlett, Capt. Robert William - Captain Howlett died in an accident in Korea.
Cooke, Sgt. Michael Anthony - Dayton, Ohio. Born January 01, 1961, Sergeant Cooke was a chemical operations specialist when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.
McCabe, Pvt. Timothy Lee - Roseville, Ohio. Born August 04, 1971, Private McCabe was a laundry and bath specialist when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Perry County, Ohio.
Christian, Sgt. James Allen Jr. - died a non-hostile death in South Korea. The Air Force lists his death as self-inflicted.
Nichols, Pfc. Glen Patrick - Simi Valley, California. Born December 01, 1969, the Army lists Pfc. Nichols' death as self-inflicted.
Poore, Brigadier General Randolph Thomas - Bethesda, Maryland. Born April 11, 1944, General Randolph was in maintenance management when he died of illness in Korea.
Kirl, MSgt. Roger Eugene - Senior Master Sgt. Roger E. Kirl, 42, of Osan Air Base, Korea, died of an illness at his residence. Kirl was a Baptist. He had been in the U.S. Air Force since 1968. His military decorations include the Overseas Short Tour Medal with One Device, Overseas Long Tour Medal with One Device, National Defense with One Device, Air Force Longevity Service Award with Four Devices, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with One Device, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Two Devices, Air Force Good Conduct with Six Devices, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with Four Devices and Meritorious Service Medal with One Device. His professional military education includes NCO Academy, USAF Senior NCO Academy, Air Force Supervisory Development Course and Air Force First Sergeant's Academy. He was awarded an Associates Degree Human Resources Management from Community College of the Air Force. He was born in Wood County, a son of Paul Alexander Kirl Sr. of Walker and the late Betty Vaught Kirl. He is survived by his wife, Chung Ye Kirl of Osan, Korea; one son, Chung Y. Kirl and his wife Tracey of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, N.C.; one grandaughter, Angela Marie Kirl of North Carolina; his stepmother, Barbara L. Kirl of Walker; seven brothers, Paul A. Kirl Jr., Ted R. Kirl, Charles E. Kirl and Dale Kirl, all of Walker, Thomas L. Kirl of Belpre, Mike Kirl of Parkersburg and Donny Kirl of Davisville; and four sisters, Nancy Myers and Connie Jones, both of Davisville, Terry Ball of Lubeck, and Joyce Cox of Point Pleasant. Funeral services were held Friday at Kanawha Baptist Church. Burial was in the Kanawha Baptist Church Cemetery.
Taylor, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Dayl - Beckley, West Virginia. Born May 26, 1963, CWO Taylor was an Ah-1 Attack Pilot when he died in an accident in Korea. Born May 26, 1963, he is buried in Troy IOOF Community Cemetery, Troy, West Virginia.
Zimmermann, 1Lt. Roy Charles - North Bridgewater, New Jersey. Born August 29, 1967, Lieutenant Zimmermann died in a midair collision between two AH-1 Cobra helicopters during an NVG training mission. The collision occurred during an NVG tactical formation training flight at 150' AGL, A/C descended in a nose-low attitude with flames and sparks coming from the xsmn area, rotors barely turning struck the ground tail first on the downslope of a ridge, and was engulfed in a post-crash fire. Also killed was Robert Dayl Taylor. Roy died November 13, 1991 in Korea. He was born August 29, 1967 in Levittown, New York, a son of George Zimmermann (1928-1985) and Mary Boyle Zimmermann (1935-2014). His sibling was Gary R. Zimmermann (1962-2004). Roy is buried in Saint Bernard Cemetery & Mausoleum, Bridgewater Township, New Jersey.
Daniel, Pvt. Lonny Allen - Ridgecrest, California. Born January 26, 1971, Private Daniel was a military policeman in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest, California.
Jones, TSgt. Michael Allen - Tech Sergeant Jones died in an accident at Kunsan Air Base, Korea.
McGregor, Marty - Lockheed U-2R, 68-10332, Article 054 of the 9th SRW crashed into the Sea of Japan off the Korean coast this date while on flight out of Osan Air Base, South Korea, pilot Capt. Marty McGregor killed. This was the first of five U-2 losses (and four pilots) suffered by the newly formed Air Combat Command in its first five years.
Weidenbacher, SSgt. John Scott - Salt Lake City, Utah. Born July 26, 1957, SSgt. Weidenbacher, age 34, passed away in Yong San, Korea, from a heart attack. He was the son of Harold and Audrey Weidenbacher and married Kum Cha Kim while stationed in Seoul, Korea. John served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. He was a strong, unselfish person that enjoyed life. He loved fishing, nature, and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Weidenbacher. He is survived by his wife, Kum Cha Kim; daughters Wendy and Ruth; mother, Audrey Peterson (Deloy); brothers and sisters, Roseanna Cunningham (Daniel), Karl Weidenbacher (Lori) Ann McBride, Paul Weidenbacher, Mark Weidenbacher; and seven nieces and nephews. Services to be held February 11, 1992 at FirLane Mortuary in Spanaway, Washington.
Hargrove, SSgt. William Ray "Billy" - Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born October 06, 1961, the Army said that he was despondent and committed suicide by hanging himself by parachute cord behind his home on a military base in Korea. His body was accompanied home for burial in Arkansas by his best friend and fellow Desert Storm veteran, Sgt. Nurma "Mike" Carmichael. Carmichael believed that his friend Billy was murdered. The Hargrove and Carmichael families concurred that they believed Hargrove's death was a murder. SSgt. Hargrove is buried in the Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas. Hargrove was a fighting vehicle infantryman.
Armstrong, Sgt. William Timothy - Boise, Idaho. Born January 05, 1969, Sergeant Armstrong was a medical specialist who died in an accident in Korea.
Carmichael, Sgt. Nurma Fay "Mike" - Santa Ana, California. Born April 03, 1954, he was a fighting vehicle infantryman. Two weeks after accompanying the body of his best friend home from Korea, Sergeant Carmichael was found dead on his 38th birthday. He was found strangled by a parachute cord strung from the door handle of a metal locker inside his quarters at an Army barracks. Like his best friend Billy Hargrove's sudden death, the Army ruled Mike Carmichael's death a suicide. The Hargrove and Carmichael families believe that Carmichael's death was also a murder. Sergeant Carmichael is buried in the Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Robinson, Master Chief Petty Officer Ralph Sylvester - Moss Point, Mississippi. Born February 08, 1949, died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA.
Vasey, Pfc. Jennifer Leigh - New Albany, Indiana. Born May 10, 1971, Pfc. Vasey was a petroleum supply specialist when she died in an accident in Korea. She is buried in Berea Cemetery, Berea, Kentucky.
Lamica, Specialist Alan Francis Jr. - New York, New York. Born August 16, 1971, son of Alan F. Lamica Sr., Specialist Lamica died in an accident in Korea. He was survived by his father, brothers Daniel R. Lamica and Christopher Lamica, and sister Sharon Lamica Webster.
Ericson, Pvt. Mark Alexander - Marshfield, Massachusetts. Born November 11, 1971, Mark was a fighting vehicle infantryman who died in an accident.
Bean, Specialist William Wayne Jr. - Dixon, Missouri. Born January 03, 1962, Specialist Bean was a medium helicopter repairer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Nicholls, Specialist Charles William Jr. - Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Born July 08, 1971, Specialist Ncholls was a food service specialist when he died as the result of an accident in Korea.
Burrows, Sgt. Major Roberto Luis - Leesburg, Florida. Born April 13, 1952, Sergeant Major Burrows was a senior sergeant specializing in intelligence operations at Camp Cloud when he was killed by a South Korean as he was walking beside a Korean woman. A 1968 graduate of Leesburg High School and sprinter on the school's track and field team, he was due to be transferred to Fort Hood, Texas by the end of 1992. He was survived by his wife Song, daughters Traci and Maile, mother and stepfather Elise and Paul Hart, and siblings Anita, Tom, Tina, and Jack. He is buried in Ft. Vancouver Military Cemetery, Vancouver, WA. he was a career soldier.
Strickland, MSgt. Richard Robert - Portland, Oregon. Born April 20, 1952, M/Sergeant Strickland was an ammunition inspector in Korea when he died of an illness. He is buried in Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Washington.
Morales, 1Sgt. Ricardo Hernandez - Leakey, Texas. Born June 10, 1951, Sergeant Morales was a field artillery senior sergeant when he died in an accident in Korea.
Gerry, Pfc. Neal Charles Jr. - Canterbury, Connecticut. Born November 14, 1970, Neal died in an accident in Korea. A medical specialist in Korea, Pfc. Gerry was the son of Neal C. Gerry Sr. and Rose A. Gerry (1934-2004). His sister was Dana Jon Gerry (1972-1995). Pfc. Gerry is buried in Dean Cemetery, Canterbury, Connecticut.
Myers, Specialist Sheldon James - Jamaica, New York. Born October 04, 1970, Sheldon was an armor crewman in Korea when he was killed in an accident. He is buried in Riverton City Cemetery, Riverton, Utah.
Carl, Pvt. James Sang - Los Angeles, California. Born December 15, 1964, Private Sang was a cannon fire direction specialist in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted.
Arnold, SSgt. William Kenneth - Detroit, Michigan. Born July 11, 1957, Staff Sergeant Arnold was a materiel control and accounting specialist when he died of illness in Korea.
Bain, Col. Thomas Lonneous - Colonel Bain (USAF) died of illness in Korea.
Gardner, Lt. Col. Ralph Earl - Stationed at MacDill AFB for a number of years, he was killed in poor weather when another F-16 landed on top of his aircraft, F-16C (87-0335), which was trying to take off . Pilot Lt. Col. Ralph Earl "Bark" Gardner had just arrived at Kunsan AB, Korea from MacDill AFB. The 56th FW which was closing down had just enough aircraft to fly for his memorial. He is buried in the USAF Academy Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO.
Huddleston, SSgt. Donald Lee - The Army listed his death as self-inflicted.
Perry-Wardale, Specialist Latonia Willea - Alexander City, Arizona. Born November 01, 1966, Specialist Perry-Wardale was a petroleum supply specialist who died in an accident in Korea.
McClendon, Sgt. Tony Dewayne - Tampa, Florida. Born January 04, 1970, Sergeant McClendon was a medical specialist in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted.
Kirklighter, Maj.Matthew Todd - Major Kirklighter died of illness in Korea.
Dunec, Sgt. Major Timmy Richard - Standish, Michigan. Born April 12, 1953, Sergeant Major Dunec was an ammunition supervisor in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted.
Wiltcher, Sgt. 1C Douglas Wayne - San Diego, California. Born March 13, 1961, Sergeant Wiltcher was an infantryman serving in Korea when he died. Army records list his death as self-inflicted. Sergeant Wiltcher is buried in Ft. Bragg Main Post Cemetery, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
Harper, David Travis - Airman Harper was 20 years old when he died in Korea of what the Air Force lists as a self-inflicted cause.
Huff, Sgt. Kathy Elaine - Floyd, Virginia. Born October 23, 1965, Sergeant Huff was a petroleum supply specialist in Korea when she died in an accident. She is buried in Huff Cemetery, Floyd, Virginia.
Farrelly, Specialist Bernard Everett Jr. - San Juan, Puerto Rico. Born September 11, 1970, Specialist Farrelly was a medium helicopter repairer who died in an accident in Korea.
Six men died when their Sikorsky helicopter exploded above Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. This aircraft was owned by the Republic of Korea, so it is unclear to the KWE if American personnel died in the crash. Two fatalities were Gen. Cho Kun-hae, chief of Air Staff of South Korea and his wife.
Irey, Army Specialist Rhonda Leigh - Visalia, California - Born July 24, 1967, Rhonda was a heavy wheel vehicle mechanic. Her death was ruled a homicide.
McNutt, SAR Christopher Michael - Airman McNutt died in an accident in Korea.
Johnson, Pfc. Christopher Charles - Biloxi, Mississippi. Born March 11, 1975, Pfc. Johnson was an armor crewman when he died of an illness in Korea.
Dawkins, Sgt. 1C Ronald - Thomasville, North Carolina. Born February 09, 1953, Sergeant Dawkins was an ammunition specialist when he died of illness in Korea. He is buried in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, North Carolina.
McQueen, Specialist Steve Arthur - Corpus Christi, Texas. Born October 10, 1967, Specialist McQueen was a cavalry scout when he died in an accident in Korea. He was the father of Constance Victoria McQueen (1991-2006), and the husband of Cathey Irene McCaig McQueen. He is buried in Ft. Sill Post Cemetery, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.
Smith, Pfc. Jason Lee - Indianapolis, Indiana. Born March 17, 1974, Pfc. Smith was an Avenger crew member when he died in an accident in Korea.
Hernandez, Sgt. Roberto Estevan - New Braunfels, Texas. Born March 06, 1973, Sinton, Texas. Sgt. Roberto Estevan Hernandez (United States Army) died in an accident Sunday Sept. 11, 1994, in Korea at the age of 21 years. He was born March 6, 1973, in Sinton, Texas, to Thomas Hernandez and Inora Garces Hernandez. He was a 1991 graduate of Canyon High School. He had lived in New Braunfels most of his life until he entered the U. S. Army on August 1, 1991. He is survived by his parents, Tomas and Inora Hernandez of New Braunfels; brothers and sister-in-law Theodore and Jessica Hernandez, Tomas Jacob Hernandez, all of New Braunfels; grandfather Abel Hernandez and numberous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pedro and Victoria Garces. A rosary will be recited Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Zoeller Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are Saturday September 17 at 10 a.m. at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Rev. Jim Bernie officiating. Burial will follow in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery with full military honors. Serving as pallbearers will be Theodore Hernandez, Michael Garcia, Joe Jardon, Fabian Hernandez, Alex Acevedo and Andres Martiniez. Honorary pallbearer will be Vincent Ramirez. The body will lie in state at the funeral home until 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
Robinson, Lt. Col. Craig Thomas - Plaquemine, Louisiana. Born January 12, 1950, Colonel Robinson died of a heart attack while serving as battalion commander in U.S. Special Forces in South Korea. He was a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and Panama. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. He was survived by his wife Janet Robinson and daughters Hillary and Courtney Robinson.
Alston, Karlson, Kutscher, Setaro and Zurawski were killed in the same accident. According to the "PJs in Vietnam" website, "The Jolly 04 crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. Jolly 04 flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact. South Korean military were quickly on the scene and took an interview from a Korean truck driver who heard the crash and alerted authorities."
Alston, Capt. William Michael - An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Karlson, Capt. Edward Joseph -An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Kutscher, SRA Jason Chester - An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Setaro, SRA Richard Michael Jr. - An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Zurawski, SRA Frank Howard - An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Richardson, Sgt. Maurice Xavier - Atlanta, Texas. Born May 29, 1968, Sergeant Richardson was a signal support systems specialist when he died of illness in Korea.
Mooney, Specialist Barbara Jean - Hephzibah, Georgia. Born September 11, 1963, Barbara died of an illness in Korea.
Hilemon, CW2 David - His aircraft was shot down by North Koreans after crossing a "no-fly" zone. Hilemon was an Apache pilot. He was in a US Army OH-58A Kiowa (71-20796) that was on a training flight near the Korean DMZ, when it strayed off-course and was shot down over North Korea. David Hilemon, was killed. The North Koreans turned over his body to U.S. authorities five days after the shoot-down at the Panmunjom truce village. Crew member Bobby W. Hall II was taken captive by the North Koreans and released 13 days later. Born September 15, 1965. David served in the Persian Gulf and Korea. He died in Korea on December 17, 1994, and is buried in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Gig Harbor, WA. The accident happened three weeks after his arrival in Korea. He was an Apache pilot, but he was a passenger in an OH58H Kiowa during a familiarization flight when the accident occurred.
Clement, SSgt. Carl Anthony - Sunapee, New Hampshire - Born December 17, 1963, Carl was a power generation equipment repairer who died in an accident in Korea.
Daire, Sgt. Kenneth Anthony III - Belton, Missouri. Born October 10, 1970, Sergeant Daire was a personnel administration specialist who died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Belton Cemetery, Belton, Missouri.
Hall, SSgt. James Allen - Paducah, Kentucky. Born November 19, 1964, Sergeant Hall was a unit supply sergeant in Korea when he died as the result of an accident. He was married on March 6, 1990 to Son Hui Hall. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ledbetter, Kentucky.
Smith, Pvt. Russell Edward Jr. - Salton City, California. Born September 18, 1976, Private Smith was a personnel record specialist when he died in an accident in Korea.
Santos, Command Sgt. Maj. Angel Jr. - Lawton, Oklahoma. Born January 18, 1950, Sgt. Major Santos died of an illness in Korea.
Traynor, SSgt. Richard James - Pomona, California. Born January 06, 1964, S/Sergeant Traynor was a fire support specialist when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
Medley, Pvt. Christopher Lee - Deerfield, Virginia. Born July 12, 1973, Private Medley was a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer when he died of an illness in Korea. He is buried in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, Augusta County, Virginia.
Estep, SAR Patrick Shannon - Born January 09, 1971, Airman Estep died in an accident in Korea.
Pjontek, Pfc. David Paul - Murrieta, California. Born December 04, 1974, Pfc. Pjontek was an armor crewman when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California.
Brennan, Sgt. 1C Frank Paul - Bronx, New York. Born September 23, 1955, Frank was a petroleum laboratory specialist who died in an accident in Korea.
Spears, SSgt. James Robert Jr. - Born January 06, 1961, SSgt. Spears died of an illness while serving in Korea. He was a Persian Gulf veteran and the son of Korean War veteran James R. Spears (1930-2005). SSgt. Spears is buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, GA.
Holden, Sgt. Michael Lane - Anderson, South Carolina. Born August 29, 1973, Sergeant Holden was a telecommunications operator-maintainer in Korea when he died in an accident. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, South Carolina.
Zeitner, Clint Allen - Tyrone, Georgia. Born December 07, 1975. Memorial by Dennis Estes: "PFC Clint A. Zeitner, of Miles City, Montana, was seriously injured in a September 1, 1995, traffic accident on the Kyungbu Expressway, South Korea's main north-south highway, while on duty as a money escort. He was assigned to the 188th Military Police Company at Camp Walker/Camp Henry in Taegu, South Korea, 150 miles south of Seoul. As a result of those injuries, he died the following Thursday, September 7, 1995, at the Dong Kuk University Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1975, in Miles City, Montana, the son of Howard Scott and Melody (Heinze) Zeitner. Clint graduated from Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia in June of 1994, and entered the U.S. Army in July of 1994. Following graduation from the Military Police School, he reported to the 188th MP Co, 728th MP Battalion, 8th MP Brigade. On November 27th, 1994, he was assigned to duty at Camp Walker, Republic of Korea. PFC Zeitner's duty positions included: Patrolman, MK 19 Gunner, M203 Gunner, Platoon Leader's Driver and Platoon Communications Specialist. His service awards include: National Defense Medal, Overseas Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Army Accommodation Medal and Korean Defense Medal. Clint is survived by his parents, Scott and Melody; two sisters, Wendy and Al, and a brother, Brandon all of Miles City, Montana; Grandparents, Irvin and Lorraine Zeitner of Helena, Montana, Mencel and Eve Carey, of Red Lodge, Montana and Rachel Wildman, of Miles City, Montana; Janet Atterbury of Guernsbury, Wyoming, Selma Harn of Miles City, Montana, Alele Updike and Pearl both of Thermopolis, Wyoming and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his brother, Nicholas in December of 1982." Pfc. Zeitner is buried in Custer County Cemetery, Miles City, Montana near his grandpa.
Deak, Specialist Michael Gordon - West Islip, New York. Born December 12, 1972, Specialist Deak was a cannon crewmember when he died in an accident in Korea.
Dorociak, SSgt. Leonard Adam - Tonawanda, New York. Born August 19, 1962, S/Sergeant Dorociak was a Uh-60 helicopter repairer when he died in an accident in Korea.
Adams, Pfc. Leslie Eugene Jr. - St. George, Kansas. Born August 18, 1975, Pfc. Adams was a heavy construction equipment operator in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted.
Loggins, Sgt. Terri Leigh - Bowring, Oklahoma . Born December 12, 1967 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Sergeant Loggins was a microwave systems operator-maintainer who died in an accident in Korea. She married Alvin Lee Loggins 10 August 1990 at Ft. Drum, New York. She was the daughter of Charles Neal Rippy and Janie Lee Bridges Rippy. She is buried in White Rose Cemetery, Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Heckler, Command Sergeant Major August Emile Jr. - Born December 17, 1949, this Vietnam Veteran died of an illness in Korea and is buried in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, KY.
Heckler, Command Sergeant Major August Emile Jr. - Long Beach, California. Born December 17, 1949, this Vietnam Veteran died of an illness in Korea and is buried in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Kentucky.
Sierratellez, Specialist Victor - Los Angeles, California. Born July 11, 1975, Specialist Sierratellez was a power generation equipment repairer in Korea. The Army listed his death as self-inflicted.
Olley, Chief Master Sergeant Charles Thomas - Born September 03, 1943, this Vietnam and Persian Gulf War veteran died of an illness at age 53 in Korea. Left to more his death was his wife Eldora Olley. CMS Oley is buried in Reevestown Cemetery, Barnegat, New Jersey.
Hill, Specialist Jeremy Scott - Martinsburg, West Virginia. Born April 27, 1975, he was an infantryman in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He is buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Miller, M/Sgt. Ronald Douglas - Houston, Texas. Born April 01, 1957, M/Sergeant Miller was an ammunition supervisor when he died of illness in Korea.
Mehrhof, Chief Master Sergeant Philip Peter - Born November 20, 1947 in Newark, NJ, he graduated from Weequahic High School in 1965. He joined the US Air Force in 1966, served in Korea and saw action in Vietnam. He was married with one daughter Lisa. He served 30 years in the Air Force and was due to retire in October 1996 when he died of a massive heart attack at age 48 years. He had at least one sister, Julie. He is buried in Saint Stephens Cemetery, Warwick, NY.
Santos, SSgt. Stephen Charles. 09 Aug 96. Assonet, MA. Born April 05, 1964, cause of his death was listed as undetermined.
Olivares, MSgt. John Rodolfo - Angleton, Texas. Born June 16, 1955, MSgt. Olivares was a tactical electronics maintenance chief when he died of an illness in Korea. He was the son of Rodolfo and Enedina Olivares. He is buried in Restwood Memorial Park, Clute, Texas.
Zinz, Capt. Richard William - Deerfield, Ohio. Born May 09, 1970, Captain Zinz died in an automobile accident in Korea, where he was serving as a general armor. The son of William Zinz and Bruna Domini Zinz (1936-2012), he is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Youngstown, Ohio.
Lindsay, Specialist James Sidney Jr. - Pleasantville, New Jersey. Born June 19, 1975, Specialist Lindsay was a fighting vehicle infantryman in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted.
D'Eredita, Maj. Danny A. - F/A-18D "Hornet" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather)-21, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, crashed into the Yellow Sea 60 miles southwest of Korea. Capt. Mark R. Nickles and Maj. Danny A. D'Eredita were killed. Born June 22, 1958, Major Deredita's body was not recovered following an air loss/crash in the sea while he was serving in Korea. A veteran of the Bosnian War, he served 1995-1997 in a fixed wing unit VMFA (AW)-121, and was an F/a-18d qualified weapons systems officer.
Nickles, Capt. Mark Robert - F/A-18D "Hornet" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather)-21, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, crashed into the Yellow Sea 60 miles southwest of Korea. CAPT Mark R. Nickles and MAJ Danny A. D'Eredita were killed. "Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) February 21, 1997: A memorial service for Captain Mark R. Nickles, 29, United States Marine Corps, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Church of Arlington Heights. Full military honors will follow the memorial service at the Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Born in Oak Park, April 10, 1967, Captain Nickles passed away on Feb. 9, 1997, when his F/A-18D fighter crashed into the Yellow Sea west of Korea. He was a 1985 graduate of Lane Technical High School and 1989 graduate of Southern Illinois University. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, and fighter pilot. He is survived by his wife, Kellie, to whom he was married for six years; his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Andrew Kaliszek of Phoenix, Ariz.; his father and stepmother, Dennis and Rose Nickles of Bolingbrook; and two brothers, Mike and Chris. Donations for the memorial fund of Captain Mark R. Nickles can be made in care of New Life Lutheran Church. 249 N. Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Burial: Maryhill Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, Niles, Cook County, Illinois, USA.
Williams, William Kraig - died a non-hostile death at Osan AFB, South Korea. . Born January 07, 1967, the Air Force listed his death as self-inflicted.
McCuistion, Pfc. Kenneth Rey - Amarillo, Texaqs. born September 04, 1977, Pfc. McCuistion was a radio and communications security repairer in Korea. The Army lists his death as self-inflicted. He was the son of David Ray McCuistion (1948-2005) and the brother of Miguel and Gabriela "Gaby" McCuistion. He is buried in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas.
Born, SSgt. Jeffrey Clark - died a non-hostile death while serving in the USAF in Kusan, Korea. Jeffery Clark Born, age 36, passed away suddenly on November 16, 1997, while serving in the USAF in Kusan, Korea. He was born on November 10, 1961, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Glen and Sandra (Smith) Born. The family moved to Clare in 1966 and Jeffery graduated from Clare High School in 1980. He married Diana Wagner in Tacoma, Washington, in June of 1991. Mr. Born was a Special Agent of the Office of Special Investigations for the United States Air Force. He attended Lake Superior State University and Central Michigan University. He joined the Air Force in 1984 and had served at Ft. Fisher, North Carolina, and McCord AFB in Tacoma, Washington, and was serving his second tour in Korea. Surviving are his wife, Diana; two children, Megan and Jacob; his parents, Glen and Sandra Born of Clare; two sisters, Glenda and Matthew Clough of Fowlerville, and Elizabeth and Jay White of Lainsburg. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dr. Glen and Genevieve Born. He is buried in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, MI. The Air Force listed his death as self-inflicted.
Call, SSgt. Todd Wilson - Staff Sgt. Todd W. Call, 34, of Osan Air Force Base near Seoul, South Korea, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997, in South Korea. Born February 24, 1963, Sergeant Call died of illness in Korea.
Griffin, SSgt. Ricky - Robersonville, North Carolina. Born December 24, 1960, S/Sergeant Griffin was a cannon crewmember when he died of illness in Korea.
Wiseman, Specialist Brandon Leigh - Salt Lake City, Utah. Born November 11, 1975, Specialist Wiseman was serving as an armor crewman in Korea. Army records indicate that he took his own life.
Ross, Specialist Donald Erling - St. Helens, Oregon. Born October 08, 1963, Specialist Ross was an aircraft fire control repairman when he died of illness in Korea.
Fisher, Specialist Joe Edward - Copperas Cove, Texas. Specialist Fisher was an information systems operator-analyst who died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Watt, SSgt. Kevin Rudolph - Kernersville, NC. Born August 03, 1968, SSgt. Watt died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, North Carolina.
Seo, in Pom - Born February 05, 1964, Staff Sergeant Seo died of illness in Korea.
Flecker, 1Lt. Norman Thomas Sigmund - Waynesboro, Virginia. Born March 27, 1974, Lieutenant Flecker was assigned to general aviation when he died in an accident in Korea. He is buried in Arlington Cemetery.
Mason, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Riley William Jr. - Sturgis, Michigan. CWO Mason was born January 05, 1971. He was a Uh-60 pilot when his aircraft crashed into a mountain approx. 100' down-slope from the peak near Kapyong.
Shears, Specialist Ryan Jacob - Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born February 09, 1977, Specialist Shears died when his aircraft crashed into a mountain approx 100' down-slope from the peak near Kapyong. He was a Uh-60 helicopter repairer.
Dunavent, Sgt. Charlie William - Howey-in-the-hills, Florida. Born January 22, 1971, Sergeant Dunavent was a multiple launch rocket system repairer when he died of illness while stationed in Korea. He is buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Tennessee. He was a Persian Gulf veteran. He married Shannon Marie Dechello on April 29, 1992 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The couple moved to Ft. Sill in February 1993 and they had three children: Tabitha Helen Dunavent, Charles Sebastien Dunavent, and Ivy Marie Dunavent. Shannon died January 03, 2013.
Name not yet found. - At Suwon Air Base south of Seoul, a U.S. Army soldier was killed after falling into a flooded ditch following torrential rains. He was from the 143rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion assigned to the air base.
Patterson, SPC Thomas D. - Indianapolis, Indiana. "At about 0300 hours on 6 Aug 1998, after hours of torrential monsoon rains, the side of a mountain collapsed and blocked a river that ran along the perimeter of Camp Red Cloud. The raging water diverted through the center of the camp and inundated every thing in its path, including the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. When the floodwaters hit, most people were sleeping and those caught in the waters struggled to survive the chaos and confusion. Sadly 3 US soldiers died that dreadful night."
Warner, SSgt Jennifer Terry - Tullahoma, Tennessee. Born July 01, 1963, Jennifer was a food services specialist. "At about 0300 hours on 6 August 1998, after hours of torrential monsoon rains, the side of a mountain collapsed and blocked a river that ran along the perimeter of Camp Red Cloud. The raging water diverted through the center of the camp and inundated every thing in its path, including the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. When the floodwaters hit, most people were sleeping and those caught in the waters struggled to survive the chaos and confusion. Sadly three US soldiers died that dreadful night." Jennifer is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Knipping, Sgt. 1C Donald James Jr. - Yuba City, California. Born March 17, 1962, Sergeant Knipping died in an accident [KWE Note: mudslide victim?] while serving as a satellite communications systems operator-maintainer in Korea.
McAdams, Pfc. Bernard - Penfield, NY. Born August 15, 1977, he is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, New York. Speech by Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY): "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay my respects to a young man from my district who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Bernard McAdams was proudly serving his country at Suwon Air Base as a member of the First 43rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion, south of Seoul, South Korea. In less than two years in the military, McAdams won commendations for sharpshooting, bravery, and leadership. Yet, his ultimate act of leadership ultimately cost him his life. Last month, Private McAdams was assisting civilians amidst torrential rains on the Korean peninsula when he and two other soldiers were killed in a mudslide. However, while these great forces of nature were able to sweep him away from his family and friends, no power exists that can ever rob us of the sprint that he left behind. A graduate of Penfield High School near Rochester, New York, Bernard McAdams was known for his kindness, his intelligence, and his generosity. He grew up participating in activities such as the Boy Scouts, and Jack and Jill of America, a volunteer service club. He was a lover of Shakespeare, history, sports and art. In particular, many will remember him for his skill and interest in cartooning. Private McAdams was also a man of faith who was known for often reading and re-reading the Bible. Mr. Speaker, the people who knew Private First Class Bernard McAdams III will forever be touched by the short time that he had in this world. This young man died as he - lived, as a hero and as a role model. I send my condolences to his family and on behalf of my colleagues, offer my thanks and admiration for representing this nation with honor and dignity."
Patterson, Specialist Thomas Dawayne - Indianapolis, Indiana. Born April 29, 1971, Specialist Patterson was a food services specialist in Korea when he died in an accident [KWE Note: Mudslide victim?].
McAdams, Pfc. Bernard - Penfield, New York. Born August 15, 1977, he is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, New York. Speech by Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY): "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay my respects to a young man from my district who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Bernard McAdams was proudly serving his country at Suwon Air Base as a member of the First 43rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion, south of Seoul, South Korea. In less than two years in the military, McAdams won commendations for sharpshooting, bravery, and leadership. Yet, his ultimate act of leadership ultimately cost him his life. Last month, Private McAdams was assisting civilians amidst torrential rains on the Korean peninsula when he and two other soldiers were killed in a mudslide. However, while these great forces of nature were able to sweep him away from his family and friends, no power exists that can ever rob us of the sprint that he left behind. A graduate of Penfield High School near Rochester, New York, Bernard McAdams was known for his kindness, his intelligence, and his generosity. He grew up participating in activities such as the Boy Scouts, and Jack and Jill of America, a volunteer service club. He was a lover of Shakespeare, history, sports and art. In particular, many will remember him for his skill and interest in cartooning. Private McAdams was also a man of faith who was known for often reading and re-reading the Bible. Mr. Speaker, the people who knew Private First Class Bernard McAdams III will forever be touched by the short time that he had in this world. This young man died as he lived, as a hero and as a role model. I send my condolences to his family and on behalf of my colleagues, offer my thanks and admiration for representing this nation with honor and dignity."
Biondo, Pvt. Joseph Anthony - Livermore, California. Born August 17, 1978, Private Biondo was a fire support specialist in Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Hovey. He was a 1997 graduate of Granada High School Class of 1997. He died when the M981 Fire Support Armored Vehicle he was in plunged off a bridge over the Imjin River, 25 miles north of Seoul. Three other soldiers were also killed. Survivors were 2Lt. Christopher T. Adams of Salt Lake City and Pvt. Steven M. Mendes of Huntsville, Texas. Adams and Mendes were treated for hypothermia and released. Also killed in this accident was Cpl. Kim Yong-ku, 22, one of thousands of South Korean soldiers assigned to the U.S. military.
Brantley, Pfc. Joey - Davenport, Iowa. He died when the M981 Fire Support Armored Vehicle he was in plunged off a bridge over the Imjin River, 25 miles north of Seoul. "Davenport, November 1998 — Services for Army Pfc. Joey Brantley, 21, of Davenport, will be 10 a.m. Monday at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Brantley died Saturday, October 31, 1998, while on duty in South Korea. He had served in the Army since 1997. Joey was born June 23, 1977, to Felton and Chom Suk Brantley in Uijungbu, South Korea. He graduated from Davenport North High School in 1995, where he had played football and was an active member of his senior class. He attended the University of Iowa for two years. In 1992, Joey became a volunteer disc jockey at radio station KALA-FM. He was one of the youngest DJs at the station, where he first soloed on the air in 1993. He used the name "DJ Smooth” and was affectionately known simply as “Smooth” by the other DJs at the station. Joey loved people and was always ready to help others. His smile and big heart broke through a lot of barriers. He loved his family and his country. Memorials may be made to his sister Jacqueline's scholarship fund. Survivors include his parents, Felton and Chom Brantley, of Davenport and Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Jacqueline Jean Brantley, Raleigh; his grandmother, Son Lee, and several other relatives in South Korea. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Wade Leon Brantley, in 1998."
Buis, Specialist James V. - Richmond, Virginia. Born March 15, 1974, he died when the M981 Fire Support Armored Vehicle he was in plunged off a bridge over the Imjin River, 25 miles north of Seoul.
Walsh, Sgt. Bryan T. - 23, University Place, Washington Sergeant Walsh was born January 31, 1975 in Waverly, Iowa, the son of William Paul Walsh (1942-2009) and Patty Mason Walsh (Mrs. Kenneth Havig). He was married to Shalon Moody on September 12, 1994 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and they had as son, Tyler Walsh. His siblings were Jennifer Walsh, Kari Walsh, Lisa Havig and Amanda Havig. Sergeant Walsh was a 1993 graduate of Hampton-Dumont High School. He is buied in Dumont Cemetery, Dumont, Iowa.
Yong-ku, Cpl. Kim - age 22, KATUSA
Walsh, Sgt. Bryan Thomas - University Place, Washington. Born 01/31/1975, he was the son of Vietnam veteran William Paul Walsh (1942-2009) and was a fire support specialist while serving in Korea. He died when the M981 Fire Support Armored Vehicle he was in plunged off a bridge over the Imjin River, 25 miles north of Seoul. He is buried in Dumont Cemetery, Dumont, Iowa.
Thompson, Pvt. Lance Jon - Klamath Falls, Oregon. Born February 22, 1976, this infantryman died of cardiac arrest in Korea. He had been in the Army infantry for one year and nine months. Born in Medford, Oregon, son of Bruce and Tallie Lynn Wilson Thompson, he lived in Sams Valley until his family moved to Klamath Falls in 1963. He graduated from Henley High School in 1994. He enjoyed fishing, shooting trap, horseback riding, and camping the back country with his family. He was in 4-H, FFA, the public speaking team and parliamentary procedure debate team, the Forestry Club and VFW. In 1993 he won FFA grand champion market lamb and grand champion sheep showmanship at the Klamath County Fair. He also won several grand championships and showmanship awards with dairy cows. He is buried in Eagle Point National Cemetery, Jackson County, Oregon.
Farquhar, Lt. Col. Wayne Clifton - Born September 03, 1959, Colonel Farquhar was killed in a civilian construction accident in Seoul, Korea. He was crushed to death by some falling material while walking to his office to prepare a report on his day off and was walking on a public sidewalk. News Release - San Antonio, TX - Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Clifton "Cliff" Farquhar, passed away December 3, 1998 in Seoul Korea, while serving on active duty in the United States Army, while assigned to the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command Headquarters. LTC Farquhar was born 3 of September 1959 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He entered the Army after completing ROTC at Texas A&M. Commissioned into the Corps of Engineers, his formal military education included the Engineer Basic and Advanced Courses, Airborne School, Ranger School, and the Command and General Staff College. He served as Operations Officer, Yakima, Washington; Brigade Engineer; Commander, Company D, 15th Engineer Battalion. Fort Lewis, Washington; Project Engineer, Seattle Engineer District: Plans Officer and Chief Engineer Branch, USA Operations, Test and Evaluation TEXCOM, Fort Hood; Brigade Adjutant, Engineer Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and as Battalion Executive Officer 299th Engineer Battalion, also at Fort Hood. His current duty assignment was as Duty Director of Operations at Command Center Seoul, the Theater Headquarters. His awards include the Legion of Merit (posthumously): Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; Army Commendation Medal with 2 OLC; Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Service Ribbon; Army Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; and Overseas Ribbon. LTC Farquhar is survived by his wife, Teressa, a daughter Rebecca, mother Patricia Montgomery, and siblings. He was buried in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with full honors.
SSgt. Clarence Michael - Brookfield, Missouri. A combat engineer in Korea, the Army listed Staff Sergeant's death as self-inflicted.
Hopkins, Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Lamar - Charlotte, North Carolina. Born December 02, 1969, CWO Hopkins was a Uh-60 pilot when he was killed in an accident in Korea.
Brown, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Lawrence - Rapid City, South Dakota. Born April 16, 1963, the plane of this Uh-60 pilot crashed in the Twin Bridges Training Area 20 miles north of Seoul at approximately 1235 hours while observing a division training exercise that was in progress ("Warsteed"). Born April 16, 1963, Robert died February 04, 1999, and is buried in Gayville Cemetery, Gayville, South Dakota.
Scott, Petty Officer 2C Marcus Van Eric - Ludowici, Georgia. Born October 04, 1966, Scott was an operations specialist in Korea when he died of an illness.
Davis, Sgt. 1C Rodney Eugene - Chicago, Illinois. Born June 21, 1959, he was a Cavalry Scout in Korea when he died in an accident.
Hayden, Spec. John Brandon - Duncanville, Alabama. Born June 04, 1977, Specialist Hayden was an airborne infantryman assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division Long Range Surveillance Detachment at Camp Hovey when he died in a night parachute jump training accident in Korea. The helicopter was in the wrong location when they were given the signal to jump. He landed in a lake, got entangled in the parachute, and drowned. He is buried in Union Cemetery, Mertz, Alabama.
Balcombe, Sgt. 1C Jeanne Margaret - McMinnville, Oregon. Sergeant Balcombe was born November 08, 1966. While on duty on August 21st 1999, with the 1/55 Military Police Company, Balcombe's quick thinking and selfless response safeguarded and protected others at the Troop Medical Clinic at Camp Red Cloud, Korea. She placed herself in harm's way between three soldiers and an armed gunman, and lost her life. Sergeant Jeanne Balcombe was shot and killed at Camp Red Cloud, South Korea, by one of her own soldiers. The suspect, who was drunk at the time, was upset that Sergeant Balcombe had ordered a blood test on one of the suspect's friends. He then overpowered a South Korean soldier stationed at the base and took his sidearm. He shot Sergeant Balcombe three times, including once in the head, before fleeing the base. He was captured later in the day by Korean National Police officers with the murder weapon still in his possession. The suspect was convicted of capital murder by General Court Martial and sentenced to life in prison.
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News-Register, McMinnville, Oregon, August 28, 1999
A funeral for former McMinnville resident Sgt. 1st Class Jeanne M. Balcombe of Lakewood, Washington, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Macy & Son Funeral Directors, McMinnville. The Rev. Steve Ross of McMinnville United Methodist Church will officiate. Vault interment with military honors will be held in Evergreen Memorial Park, McMinnville. Mrs. Balcombe died August 21, 1999, in Camp Red Cloud, South Korea, after being mortally wounded in the line of duty as an Army military police officer. She was 32. Born November 8, 1966, in Fort Lewis, Wash., she was the daughter of Willard Edward and Alice Anne Robinson Hamilton. She moved to North Carolina as a baby, then to Sheridan when she was 3 years old. She attended first grade in Sheridan. Her family moved in August 1973 to McMinnville, where she was raised and educated. In 1984, she joined the Army. She was stationed at Camp Red Cloud at the time of her death. She and Harvey "Mike" Balcombe were married April 9, 1989, in McMinnville. Mrs. Balcombe loved to play softball and soccer. She was an avid bowler and liked to bike with her family. Survivors include her husband, of Lakewood, Washington; two daughters, Alice Balcombe and Kristin Balcombe, both of Lakewood, Washington; her parents, of McMinnville; four brothers, Dave Hamilton, John Hamilton and Tom Hamilton, all of McMinnville, and Rick Hamilton of Nevada; and a sister, Jennifer Wolfe of Idaho Falls, Idaho."
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SFC Balcombe entered the Army in 1984 as a parachute rigger and reclassified into the MP Corps Regiment in 1988. Her previous assignments include the Republic of Korea; Fort McClellan, Alabama; Germany; and Fort Lewis, Washington. She was a member of the prestigious USAREUR Sergeant Morales Club and the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. After attending the MP ANCOC course, she was assigned to the 55th MP Company, Camp Red Cloud. Camp Red Cloud (commonly referred to as CRC) is a United States Army camp located in the city of Uijeongbu, between Seoul and the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The installation was named after Medal of Honor recipient Corporal (CPL) Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr., Republic of Korea. While performing her duties, SFC Balcombe attempted to subdue an armed gunman and was killed on 21 August 1999. Those who had the opportunity to serve with SFC Balcombe knew she was a soldier's soldier who led by example. According to her husband, SFC (Ret) Mike Balcombe, who now resides in Oregon with their daughters, Kristin and Alice, 'Jeanne was the epitome of the NCO Corps. She loved being around soldiers and held high respect for her troops.'
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21 Aug 1999 - Stars & Stripes, Korea
From Stripes and wire reports
SEOUL - A U.S. Army military policeman who allegedly shot and killed a fellow MP at Camp Red Cloud is in U.S. military custody, according to Associated Press reports. Pfc. Jacob M. Bowley, 20, from the 55th Military Police Company at Camp Red Cloud, allegedly shot and killed a sergeant first class shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday before fleeing the post with a 9 mm pistol and a vehicle, according to a U.S. Forces Korea news release.
The incident triggered a nationwide manhunt by U.S. and South Korean authorities. Unconfirmed television reports said the suspect traveled in a taxi to Itaewon, about an hour south of Camp Red Cloud near Yongsan Garrison. How he traveled to Pusan was unknown as of 2 p.m. Sunday. South Korean police caught Bowley at 11:40 a.m. at a bank in Pusan, 200 miles southeast of Seoul.
"He didn't resist when we apprehended him. But once he was in the police car, he tried to draw his pistol from his waist and we had to control him,'' said Kim Min-ho, a police investigator in Pusan, according to AP reports. There was no immediate explanation of why the pistol was not detected and taken from the suspect when he was arrested.
Bowley admitted to having consumed large quantities of beer Friday evening, South Korean police said. They said they believe he was drunk when he allegedly shot the sergeant first class. "We could still smell alcohol on him, but he was not drunk when we apprehended him,'' Kim said. Bowley jerked and cursed as police tried to tie him down on a chair for questioning, South Korea's national MBC-TV reported.
The victim was a woman, according to reports from Yonhap, South Korea's national news agency. "She took my pass away!'' Bowley shouted repeatedly. Bowley was angry with the sergeant first class because she ordered a blood test on one of his friends in the unit to determine whether he consumed alcohol while he was off the base without permission, said Yonhap. According to Yonhap, the woman was shot three times, including at least once in the head. She was on duty at the time, and Bowley was not, the agency said. Bowley seized the pistol from a South Korean soldier serving in the U.S. military, the command said. The soldier, Cpl. Suh Sok-soo, was badly beaten. When he was captured, Bowley's pistol was loaded with one cartridge. He also had two magazines with 13 cartridges, Kim said.
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31 Jan 2000
CAMP CASEY, South Korea - Pfc. Jacob Bowley, who admitted fatally shooting his platoon sergeant in Camp Red Cloud's medical clinic last August, was sentenced Saturday to 56 years in prison. Military judge Col. Ronald White deliberated about two hours before handing down the sentence. Bowley, who turned 21 Sunday, also was demoted to an E-1 private, dishonorably discharged and will forfeit any pay. Bowley pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to killing Sgt. 1st Class Jeanne Balcombe, 32. Bowley was in the 55th Military Police Company, the same unit as Balcombe.
Carr, SSgt. Kim Anthony - Rupert, West Virginia. Born January 11, 1963, Staff Sergeant Carr died in an accident in Korea at the age of 37. He was a chemical operations specialist. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Bennett, Pvt. Daffney Leah - Richmond, Virginia. Born December 06, 1977, Private Bennett was a food services specialist in Korea. The government lists her death as self-inflicted. She was a 1996 graduate of J.R. Tucker High School. She is survived by her mother, Rebecca W. Philpotts; her father, Clay E. Bennett; a half-brother, Shawn E. Bennett of Mechanicsville; and her grandmothers, Margaret W. White of Staunton and Ada E. Bennett. She was buried with military honors at Westhampton Memorial Park, Richmond, Virginia.
Wright, Specialist Eric Levon - Estill, South Carolina. Born November 19, 1967, Specialist Wright was a food service specialist with the 2/17th Fa when he died in Seoul, Korea of pneumonia. He was a graduate of Estill High School and attended Spartanburg Methodist College and South Carolina State University. He was a Mason and attended Mount Olive Pentecostal Church in Estill. He was survived by his wife, Cynthia Cohen Wright of Fayetteville, North Carolina; two sons, Demien and Brennen Wright, both of Fayetteville; his parents, Willie and Annie Wright of Estill; a sister, Tara Wright of Estill; his grandmothers, Ella Gordon and Pauline Youmans, both of Estill, and Lula Mae Busby of Lena; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He is buried in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Pineland with full military honors.
Wright, Capt. Damian Pride - Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Born December 01, 1971, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harry "Sonny" and Barbara Kinash Wright. He died of smoke inhalation from a fire while serving as commander, 2nd Infantry Replacement Detachment, Camp Mobile, South Korea. He was preceded in death by his father and survived by his mother, brother John R. Romeo, and sisters Tina Romeo and Leigh-Ann Wright. He was a 1990 graduate of Central Cambria High School and a 1994 graduate of IUP, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and a four-year member of the ROTC training program. He was a member of the Indiana Reserve Unit and a 1995 graduate of A.G. Officer Basic Course, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, IN. He served in the following overseas duty stations: 8th L.G.H.H.C. Area Support Group, Stuttgart, Germany where he served as S-1, and the 510th A.G. Battalion Detachment Headquarters where he was Operations Officer at Camp Casey, South Korea. He is buried in Holy Name Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Ruiz, Specialist Robert Francis - Emporia, Kansas. Born June 07, 1975, Robert was married to his wife Yvonne. He was serving as a non-communications interceptor/analyst with Hhd 501st Mi Bde in Korea when he died of electrocution. He was born in Larned, Kansas; graduated from West High School in Wichita, Kansas; attended Butler County Community College on a Theatre scholarship circa 1993 to 1995. He then went to Emporia State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He is buried in the Larned Cemetery.
Soule, Sgt. Stephen Michael - Wilmington, Delaware. Born June 10, 1975, Stephen was an animal care specialist with the 129th Medical Detachment. He died of a drug overdose and is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Franklin, New Hampshire.
Pagcu, Specialist Ron Dungo - Alexandria, Virginia. Born July 14, 1979, Specialist Pagcu was a combat engineer with Company A, 2nd Engineer Battalion. He was the driver of a government-owned vehicle when involved in a vehicle crash. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Richard, Sgt. 1C William Neil - El Cajon, California. Born June 17, 1962, Sergeant Richard was an electronic warfare/signal intelligence voice interceptor with the 527th Military Intelligence Battalion, Camp Humphrey, Yongsan, Korea. He was married. He died of cardiopulmonary arrest.
Lee, Sgt. John Michael - Tacoma, Washington. Born March 21, 1968, Sergeant Lee was a medical specialist with the 377th Medical Company at Camp Humphries, Korea, when he was killed in an automobile accident. He was married.
Lacey, MSgt. Willie Earl Eugene Jr. - Chicago, IL. Born October 15, 1961, Master Sergeant Lacey was serving with the 51st Supply Squadron, Osan Air Base, when he died of a self-inflicted, multi-drug overdose.
Lee, Capt. James Joo - Arlington, New Jersey. Born November 29, 1973, Captain Lee was an engineer with the USA Element, US Forces, Korea, 8th U.S. Army. He died in Yongson of vascular malformation of the brain. He was married at the time of his death.
Phillips, Specialist Latonya Michelle - Richmond, Virginia. Born November 16, 1976, Specialist Phillips was a practical nurse at the 121st General Hospital. Her death was due to asphyxiation by hanging.
Blake, Sgt. James Michael - Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born June 21, 1971, Sergeant Blake was a Signal Support Systems Specialist, Hhc 304th Signal Battalion, Yongson, Korea, when he was killed in a motorcycle accident. He was married.
Williams, Sgt. Torrence Lamar - Miami, FL. Born April 26, 1973, Sergeant Williams was a food services specialist, HHC 122d Signal Battalion, when he died of alcohol poisoning in Uijongbu, Korea.
Greene, Sgt. 1C Rickie Rene - Opelousas, Louisiana. Born April 23, 1963, he was a track vehicle repairer with B-602 Aviation Service Battalion in Korea. His death is listed as chronic alcoholism with liver disease. He was married at the time of his death.
Tyler, Specialist Tony Ryan - Helena, Montana. Born August 24, 1972, Specialist Tyler was a network switching systems operator-maintainer with the 552nd Signal Company, Camp Red Cloud, Korea. The Army listed his death as self-inflicted smothering/suffocation.
Holden, SSgt. Scott Bradley - Sikeston, Missouri. Born August 27, 1969, Staff Sergeant Holden enlisted as an armor crewman and was reclassified in 1992 as a mental health specialist. He was serving in Company C, 702d Main Support Battalion, Yongsan, Korea. His death was a homicide. He died of traumatic injuries sustained while trying to diffuse an altercation. He was married. He is buried in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
Boyd, Lt. Col. Andrew Martin - Knoxville, Tennessee. Born January 19, 1962, he died of cardiac arrest in Korea. He was a member of HHC Medcom, Young San, Korea. A graduate of Dyersburg High School and the University of Tennessee, where he was in Army ROTC, he went on active duty with the Medical Service Corps in October 1985. He had served in Germany, Fort Dix, N.J., Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Fort Stewart, Ga., Fort Lee, Va., and Fort Bragg, N.C. He had been stationed in Seoul since September 2001 and was due to return to the United States September 2002. He was Airborne and jumpmaster qualified. He had been promoted to lieutenant colonel on July 1, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Dr. Colleen Quinn Boyd of Fayetteville, N.C.; his parents, Joe and Mary Boyd of Nashville; a sister, Martha L. Boyd of Nashville; a brother, Dr. David Boyd of Jacksonville, Fla.; a niece, Sarah Boyd of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a nephew, Daniel Boyd of Jacksonville, Fla. He is buried in the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
Saez-feliciano, Sgt. 1C Edwin Reyes - Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. Born January 06, 1961, Sergeant Saez-feliciano died of a heart attack while serving was a multiple launch rocket system repairer in the 61st Maintenance Company at Camp Stanley. He was a Persian Gulf veteran and he was married. He is buried in Cementerio Municipal #1, Guayanillo, Puerto Rico.
Wallenburg, Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Joseph - Montville, New Jersey. Born December 22, 1961, CWO Wallenburg died when his aircraft crashed into a hillside on a nighttime mission near Chuncheon. The weather contributed to poor choices in altitude, airspeed and outflying the sensor. Wallenburg, 40, was the pilot in command of the helicopter. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Cavalry Brigade at Camp Eagle and was survived by his wife, Kil Nam, and daughter Janice, 7, who lived in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Shannon, 1Lt. Dustin Garner - Vassar, Michigan. Born 10/06/1978. Funeral services for 1st Lt. Dustin Shannon were held at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar, Michigan. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery immediately following the service. Shannon was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Cavalry Brigade, Camp Eagle, when his aircraft crashed into a hillside on a nighttime mission near Chuncheon. The weather contributed to poor choices in altitude, airspeed and outflying the sensor.
Shearer, Sgt 1C Todd Edward - Springfield, Ohio. Born August 11, 1965, Sergeant Shearer was an infantryman with the United Nations Combat Service Battalion JSA. He died of cardiac arrest at Yongsan, Korea, leaving a wife, Louise A. Shearer. This Persian Gulf veteran is buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Ohio.
Duncan, Senior Airman Elwood C. Jr. - Born May 14, 1977, Airman Duncan was serving with the 8th Transportation Squadron at Kunsan Air Base when he died of cardiopulmonary collapse. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, Elwood C. Duncan Jr., 25, of Hammonton died suddenly on Sunday, October 13 2002, while stationed at the Kunsan Air Base, So. Korea. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1999 and took his basic training at the Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and then was stationed at the Eglin Air Force Base, Ft. Walton, Fla., before he was transferred to Korea in July, where he was a heavy motor vehicle mechanic. He was a graduate of Hammonton High School, Class of 1995 and also attended the Star Institute Computer School, Vineland, and achieved the Purple Belt in Karate. He was previously employed at the Acme Market and Wal-Mart Stores in Hammonton before enlisting. Surviving him are: wife, Jessica Day (nee Richardson); mother, Catherine Duncan of Hammonton; father, Elwood C. Duncan Sr. and his wife Jean of Mays Landing; sister, Stephanie Heggan and husband Jason and their daughter Samantha of Hammonton; Grandmother Grace Jacobs and Aunt Evelyn Jacobs, both of Hammonton. He is buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hammonton, NJ.
Wahl, 1Lt. Todd Ryan - Born October 2, 1976, son of Ian and Beverly Wahl, and brother of Aaron and Pamela Wahl. Chicago Tribune News, November 11, 2002: "Even as a young boy, 1st Lt. Todd Ryan Wahl, 26, of Buffalo Grove knew he wanted to be in the Air Force. 'When he was putting model planes together, they had to be Air Force planes,' said his father, Ian. 'He was doing exactly what he wanted to be doing.' Mr. Wahl died Thursday, October 31, of unknown causes at his command post in Osan, South Korea. He was found unconscious at the bottom of his dormitory stairwell and was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Mr. Wahl was born in Tucson, Ariz., and raised in Buffalo Grove. He was a graduate of Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire and a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, where he received a bachelor's degree in business. Following graduation, he entered the Air Force and was stationed at a base in Tucson, where he was an aircraft maintenance officer. 'He wanted to be a pilot, but his vision was bad,' his father said. 'If he couldn't fly them, he could at least be around them.' In June, Mr. Wahl was sent to Osan, where he was in charge of the 51st Logistics Support Squadron. 'He was on his way to becoming a captain,' his father said. 'He wanted to make a career out of the Air Force.' He is also survived by his mother, Beverly; a brother, Aaron; a sister, Pamela; and his grandmother, Dorothy Posner. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Congregation Beth Am, 225 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove." Lieutenant Wahl is buried in Shalom Memorial Park.
Roberts, Sgt. Joe Dale - Citrus Heights, California. Born August 08, 1975, Sergeant Roberts died in an accident at Pyongtaek. He was a network switching systems operator-maintainer with the 501st Signal Company when he died of asphyxia due to inhaling diflouroethane.
Williams, Sgt. Torrence Lamar - Born April 26, 1973, Sergeant Williams was a food services specialist, HHC 122d Signal Battalion, when he died of alcohol poisoning in Uijongbu, Korea.
Martinez-mejias, SSgt. Miguel Angel - Puerto Nuevo. Born August 06, 1971, Staff Sergeant Martinez-mejias was 32 years old at the time of his death. He was a construction equipment supervisor in the 82nd Engineer Company when he died in a medical seizure.
Roussel, SSgt. Kenneth Francis - Utica, New York. Born April 07, 1971, Kenneth was an Avenger crew member, Battery D, 5th Air Defense Artillery. According to Army records, he died at Tongduchon, Korea, in a self-inflicted hanging. "Staff Sergeant Kenneth Roussel, 31, of Hopkinsville, died Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at Camp Casey, South Korea. A Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army where he had served 13 years, he was born April 7, 1971, in Rockland, Massachusetts, a son of James Roussel of Wilder, Vermont, and Karen Porter of Vershire, Vermont. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Jane Oliver Roussel; a son, Ryan Michael Roussel of Hopkinsville; two daughters, Madison Paige Roussel of Hopkinsville, and Janesse Thompson of Vermont; his mother-in-law, Linda Oliver of Princeton; four brothers, James Roussel of Kingston, Mass., Michael Roussel, Joe Roussel and Adam Roussel, all of Wilder, Vermont; a sister, Bobbi Jo Roussel of Wilder, Vermont; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 7, at 1 p.m. at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with a military chaplain officiating, assisted by the Rev. Roger O'Bryan. Military services were conducted at graveside at Eddy Creek Church Cemetery, Kentucky."
Manning, Sgt. David Lee - Washburn, Illinois. Born April 01, 1973, he was serving in Company C, 702nd Medical Battalion, Camp Casey. His death was listed as self-inflicted hanging.
Strickland, Sgt. Gilberto Yoself - Murrieta, California. Born March 12, 1973 in Panama City, Panama, Sergeant Strickland was raised and educated in California. He was a pedestrian in Yongsan when he was struck and killed by a government-owned vehicle. He had been in the Army for six years. He was assigned with the 44th Engineer Battalion at the time of his death and had previously been assigned at Ft. Hood. He was a member of the Team Apocalypse Car Club. He married Diannette Strickland on October 13, 2000. He was survived by his mother and stepfather Eve P. Strickland of Virginia and Master Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Kenneth L. Reed of Ohio, sister Alyssa M. Reed of Ohio, brother Nicholas L. Reed of Ohio, and grandmother Catalina E. Strickland, Republic of Panama. He is buried in the Killeen City Cemetery, Killeen, Texas.
Devera, Pvt. Aaron Fortaleza - Skokie, Illinois. Born May 07, 1984, he was an infantryman with Company D, 2d Battalion, 9th Infantry, when he fell over a cliff at Camp Hovey, Korea.
Castillo, PFC Melissa Merlyn - Flushing, New York. Born July 08, 1984, she was a chemical operations specialist with the 4th Chemical Company in Korea when she died at Cha Jan Jni in a government-owned vehicle crash. She was the driver.
Snow, Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Wayne - Greensboro, North Carolina. Born October 04, 1965, CWO Snow died when his aircraft crashed on a maintenance test flight 7 miles southwest of Camp Humphreys. The plane entered a spin while performing stall checks.
Norman, Capt. Kevin Michael - Sonoma, California. Born February 10, 1973, Captain Norman was married at the time of his death. He died when his aircraft crashed on a maintenance test flight seven miles southwest of Camp Humphreys. The plane entered a spin while performing stall checks. He had been serving with the Army's 6-52 Aviation Battalion for a year and a half. Son of Tim Norman, he was a 1996 graduate of the United States Military Academy and a former student at Justin-Slenea High School and St. Francis Solano High School. He was a former volunteer fire fighter with the Schell-Vista Fire Department. He is buried in the Sonoma Veterans Cemetery, Sonoma. Captain Norman was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. See as follows: "The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Kevin Michael Norman, United States Army, for heroism during aerial flight on 12 August 2003, while serving as Commander, Company A, 6th Battalion, 52d Aviation Regiment, 17th Aviation Brigade, Seoul Air Base, Korea. Through great courage and incredible flying skills, Captain Norman was able to prevent his disabled aircraft from crashing into a Korean village, saving the lives of an untold number of local national civilians. Captain Norman's heroic actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the 17th Aviation Brigade, the Eighth United States Army, and the United States Army. Narrative to accompany award: Captain Kevin M. Norman, United States Army, distinguished himself by exceptionally heroic actions and extraordinary flying achievement while participating in aerial flight in service to the United States as Commander, A Company, 6th Battalion, 52d Aviation Regiment, 17th Aviation Brigade, Seoul Air Base, Korea, on 12 August 2003. Captain Norman was flying a C-12 Huron on a routine maintenance test flight from Seoul Airbase, Korea when the plane encountered mechanical problems. He and his co-pilot, Chief Warrant Officer 3 David W. Snow heroically struggled to keep the failing aircraft from crashing into the homes of the local national population, saving the lives and property of the people of Kongse-Ri. Several witnesses, including Lee Chae-Soo, a local Korean property owner, said the pilots purposely steered the disabled aircraft away from the homes in the community. Chae-Soo was quoted as saying, “I'm thankful for those pilots, as I feel they sacrificed themselves to protect the residential area.” Despite the plane being on fire, the witnesses say it changed course and maneuvered away from the village. Lieutenant General Charles C. Campbell, the Commander of 8th United States Army at the time of the incident, said in an official press release, “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of these two heroic aviators who did everything they could to prevent civilian casualties.” Captain Norman demonstrated incredible courage and fortitude during this chaotic and terrifying accident. His thoughts and actions put the lives of others above his own. The people of Kongse-Ri are extremely grateful for his incredible flying skills and heroic actions that saved their lives. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the 17th Aviation Brigade, the 8th United States Army, and the United States Army."
Pelotte, Sgt. Brett Eben - Winslow, Maine. Born July 19, 1969, Brett died of a heart attack while serving with the Armed Forces Network, Korea. He was survived by a wife.
Passoth, Ian Il ji - Born February 13, 1984 in Seoul, Korea, Ian was adopted by Richard and Ginny Passoth of Denver. After graduating from East High School in 2002, he joined the US Navy. Seaman Apprentice Passoth fell 50 feet from an observation tower near Chinhae Naval Base on September 02, 2003. He had served in the Persian Gulf. Besides his parents, he was survived by a sister, Calley Passoth. He was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver.
Sarmiento-diaz, Pvt. Santos Lino - Born July 19, 1984, he was an infantryman with Company A, 503d Infantry when he died of acute alcohol intoxication while serving in Korea.
Godfrey, Col. Michael Joseph - Washington, District of Columbia. "Michael Joseph Godfrey, Colonel, United States Marine Corps, age 50, of Nokesville, Virginia died November 12, 2003 in Seoul Korea of a heart failure. Michael was a Marine Corps officer serving his country for 27 years. Duty assignments included Headquarters Marine Corps. His proudest assignment in Okinawa, Japan as G4, III MEF where he conceptualized, acquired and implemented the Department of Defense's first High Speed Vessel (HSV) program. He was a Marine in the truest sense of the word; a great leader, with uncompromising integrity and principle; he was respected by all. He was a loving father and husband. The funeral liturgy will be offered Tuesday, December 23 at 8:45 a.m. at the Fort Meyer Old Post Chapel, Arlington, with Father Yageshi officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, with full military honors.
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Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (December 23, 2003) -- Colonel Michael J. Godfrey, Commanding Officer of 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group returned home from Okinawa Tuesday to receive a full honors funeral and burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Godfrey, who died November 11, 2003,was in charge of Brigade Service Support Group 3 and was assigned as the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Forward) Commander in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, at the time of his death. The Colonel, whom many describe as a Marine's Marine, was born in 1954 in Washington, D.C., and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1976 and graduated from the Basic School that September. In July 1986 he was frocked to Major and assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks, 8th and I, as company commander and was a White House Social Aide. During that time he was chosen to serve as Parade Commander for the 1988-89 Parade Season. This is where he picked up his distinguishing "8th and I walk" described by several of the Marines close to him. His other various assignments included duty with 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion; 10th Marine Regiment; 2nd Marine Division; I&L, Headquarters Marine Corps; 3rd Supply Battalion; 3rd FSSG; 1st Marine Division G-4; Commanding Officer MSSG-13; G-4, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing; G-4, III Marine Expeditionary Force; and finally, Commanding Officer of both 3rd TSB and BSSG-3. The 3rd FSSG representative, Captain Kevin Collins, said that Colonel Godfrey will be missed throughout III MEF and the 3rd FSSG. "He was an innovative logistician, whose vision resulted in the acquisition of the High Speed Vessel for III MEF, transforming the way III MEF units deploy and train throughout the Western Pacific Region. As our commander, he taught us a great deal about the importance of maintaining a focus on readiness while balancing numerous other demands. As a leader, he was worthy of the respect and high regard he enjoyed from the Marines. Col. Godfrey had a leadership style that appealed to Marines at every level." The Barracks Commanding Officer, Colonel Daniel P. O'Brien, echoed the thoughts of Collins, also a former Barracks officer who served here from 1990 to 1993. "Mike was energetic, creative and a lot of fun. He was a great student of history and sought to make the Marine Corps better. His work with the High Speed Vessel in the Western Pacific will have a definitive impact upon the Marines Corps and how we fight." He is survived by his wife, Keiko, and daughter, Victoria. His personal decorations included Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal."
Ntsasa, Sgt. Qokolo Dennis - Ft. Lewis, Washington. Sergeant Ntsasa was killed when the vehicle he was driving slammed into a bridge support in Waegwan, Korea, which is 175 miles south of Seoul. Four others in the vehicle were injured, including two U.S. soldiers.
Zakka, Sgt. Esau Abdul - Kansas City, Missouri. Born November 18, 1972, Sergeant Zakka died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease while stationed with Hhb, 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery (155 Miss.) in Korea. He is buried in Mid-America Muslim Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.
Alfieri, SRA Jeffery Thomas - Born September 25, 1981, Airman Alfieri was serving with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, Osan Air Base, Korea, when he was accidentally electrocuted. He is buried in Bethel Memorial Park, Ft. Pierce, FL.
Todd-eckard, Sgt. Dean Glen Jr. - Canyon Country, California. Born March 25, 1983, Sergeant Todd-eckard was serving with Hhc, 307th Signal Battalion, Camp Carroll, Korea, when he was found dead of a self-inflicted hanging.
Moore, Sgt. 1C Edward Alton - Los Angeles, California. Born May 29, 1967, Sergeant Moore died of heart disease while serving with Hhc, Troop Command with duty at Camp Casey-Hovey in Korea.
Kelly, SSgt. Kenneth Lamond - Goldsboro, North Carolina. Staff Sergeant Kelly was stabbed to death while serving as a supply sergeant with Headquarters Company 293rd Signal Battalion, at Camp Carroll, Korea. He was a veteran of the Iraq war. He was survived by his parents and nine year old son Tristan.
Burmaz, Capt. Dion Joseph - Placentia, California. Age 28, Captain Burmaz was killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission at the Twin Bridges Training Area near the DMZ, Korea. "He was a Army captain, commander of A Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment - at Camp Page, South Korea, where he'd been deployed in 2003. He'd been trained to fly the AH-64D Apache Longbow Choppers. But on February 26, 2005, during what Army termed "a routine training flight," the Apache took a sudden nosedive and crashed. Born in Torrance, he grew up in Fullerton. Survivors: Parents, Darko and Piedad Burmaz; sister, Shelley Burmaz; grandparents, Anka and Jack Burmaz, Rose Melo."
Cowan, CWO3 Aaron - Silver City, New Mexico. Born December 17, 1967, he was married at the time of his death. He was serving as a crewman in A Company, 1st Battalion, 2d Aviation Regiment when he died in the General Hospital at Yongsan of blunt force injuries received in a helicopter crash during a training mission at the Twin Bridges Training Area near the DMZ, Korea.
Mathews, Sgt. 1C Richard Lee - Indianapolis, Indiana. Born March 22, 1970, Sergeant Mathews, age 35, of San Antonio, died Thursday, June 9, 2005. "Schatz" will be remembered as a loving, devoted husband and father. He was a gun collector, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. SFC Mathews was a proud military man who served his country honorably for over eighteen years. Survivors: wife, Melanie Mathews; children, Brian Mathews and Jessieca Mathews all of San Antonio, TX; parents, Oren and Helga Mathews, Indiana; one brother and one sister. He was with the Hhc 2d Engineer Battalion, Camp Castle, Korea. He died at Camp Hovey, with the Army listing his death as self-inflicted hanging.
Frankenhauser, Lt. Col. David F. - Lake County, Indiana. Age 54, he was three weeks shy of retirement when he was hit and killed by a Seoul City Bus. "David F. Frankenhauser, age 54, died unexpectedly January 5, 2009, while serving in Seoul, Korea. He was the beloved husband of Marion of Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late Donald and Madeline (McManus) Frankenhauser. Born and raised in Hobart, IN, he attended Purdue University, Fitchburg State Collage and Stevens School of the Bible where he met his wife of 28 years, Marian. David enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1974 and became a commissioned Army officer in 1983. In his service over the last 30 years, he served during operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm, the Bosnia Conflict and Iraqi Freedom. He also served as Chaplain for the Steel Soldiers group. He was due to retire in three weeks. David loved his family and his country and his church, the Greater Grace World Outreach, and touched the lives of people all over the world with his unselfish giving and gifts of song and prayer. He will be greatly missed. Surviving him are his wife, Marian; his four children: Christian, Grace, Noah and Faith; two sisters: Janet Watson of Marco Island, FL and Schereville, IN, and Alice Wheeler (Gary), of Medfield, MA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Karen. Also left are many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. In his over 30 years in service, countless servicemen and women have known him or of him as his reputation traveled on the internet. The church site www.ggwo.org and the Facebook site, "David Frankenhauser, a man who loved all", include many glowing tributes to David's ministry. Burial will be in Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the David Frankenhauser Memorial Fund, Greater Grace World Outreach, 6025 Moravia Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21206"
Adams, Sgt. Shauna Brocklebank - Long Branch, New Jersey. Sergeant Shauna Brocklebank Adams, 27, of Long Branch, New Jersey, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Pyeongtaek, Korea. Shauna was a lifelong resident of Long Branch. She was a 2003 graduate of Long Branch High School where she was in the National Honor Society and played varsity field hockey and lacrosse. Shauna then went on to Montclair State University, where she was a four-year outstanding lacrosse player on the varsity team. She graduated in 2008 with B.S. degree in Nutrition and Food Science. Shauna was well loved in her hometown of Long Branch. In 2010, Shauna enlisted in the U.S. Army and she was recently promoted to Sergeant. Shauna was currently serving in Korea. Surviving is her husband, Kyle Adams, whom she married on February 15, 2012 and is currently serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan; her parents, Nancy and Matt Brocklebank, Long Branch; her sisters, Maggie and Randi Brocklebank, at home; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Janet Frampton, Toms River; her paternal grandparents, Paddy and Buddy Brocklebank, Oceanport; her mother and father-in-law, Janet and Lenny LeBlanc, Thibodaux, Louisiana; and her brothers-in-law, McCade and Logan.
Haas, David C. - Brunswick, Maine. Deployed to Daegu, South Korea in November 2011, Captain Haas had completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan. He and a friend were crossing a road around 11:45 p.m. in Gangham, near Koyobo Tower in Seoul, when he was hit by a city bus and killed. Portland Press Herald - "Funeral services for a United States Army captain will be held this weekend in his hometown of Brunswick. David C. Haas, 29, who had completed two tours of duty in Iraq, died July 28 after being hit by a city bus in Seoul, South Korea, where he had been deployed since 2011. "It seems so senseless to us," Haas' father, Joe Haas of Brunswick, said of the manner in which his son was killed. "It is just very upsetting to know he went all that time in Iraq and not a scratch. It's beyond belief." The community is invited to visiting hours, which will be held Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Brunswick High School. That will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Monday morning at 9:30 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church on McKeen Street in Brunswick. Haas will be buried later that day with full military honors at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Col. Andrew C. Mutter, a spokesman for the Eighth Army Public Affairs Office in Korea, said Haas died July 28 as a result of injuries he sustained in a pedestrian-vehicle accident. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Capt. Haas during their time of loss," Mutter said in a statement issued Thursday night. "This tragic loss affects the entire Army family and we lost a great soldier." According to an article in by Stars and Stripes, a newspaper that covers the military, Haas and a male friend visiting from the Japan were crossing a road around 11:45 p.m. in Gangham near Kyobo Tower when a bus travelling about 30 miles per hour hit Haas. Seoul police told the newspaper that the bus driver is being investigated for "professional negligence." Haas' father said his son attended Brunswick schools, graduating from Brunswick High School in 2001; he served as president of his senior class. Haas won an ROTC scholarship that allowed him to attend the University of Richmond in Virginia. After graduating in 2005 with a degree in history, he embarked on a military career that would see him serve two tours of duty in Iraq. Haas was deployed to Daegu, South Korea, in November 2011. He was assigned to the 403rd Army Field Support Battalion. Haas was due to return home in November.
Burks, Sgt. 1C Christopher Dante - North Carolina. "MEBANE, North Carolina - Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Dante Burks, 40, of 2530 U.S. 70, died August 2, 2012 at Chong Ju Republic of Korea. He was killed in a single-vehicle traffic accident between Sangju and Cheongwon, Korea on Highway 30 when his car hit a guard rail. He was pronounced dead at a South Korean hospital. He was the son of Mr. Fuezell L. Burks Sr. of Little Rock, Ark. and Mrs. Margarette Burks Fearrington (Otis) of Mebane, N.C. He was the husband of Mrs. Diana Jordan Burks of Korea. Burks was the Maintenance Control Sergeant in the U.S. Army Support Area III, Camp Henry, Korea. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Fairlawn Tenth Street MB Church. He attended MCGS Gospel Service at Camp Walker Daegu, South Korea. He graduated with the Class of 1989 from R.S. Caldwell High School in Columbus, Miss. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. prior to his full-time enlistment into the U.S. Army where he served 23 years. He served two tours in Iraq and several other countries. He was recognized for many outstanding achievements. He performed extensive volunteer work and was an active participant of many organizations including the Oklahoma Jurisdiction Masons, Daegu Korea Girl Scouts of America, Hut Manager and Photo Historian for two years. He was a loving father, son, brother, husband, leader and friend who will be missed dearly. Christopher loved peace and often said, "It's not good to kill a person with your tongue because they lose respect for you. You don't always have to say what you think." Chris was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Survivors other than his wife include daughters, Kyera L. Burks, Ka-Imani L. Burks, Kalia L. Burks and Katara L. Burks, all of Hinesville, Georgia.; stepchildren, Antonio Freeman of Hawaii, Jamika Bartley of Jacksonville, Florida, Kyana Goodman and Karlasha Williams, both of Korea; sister, Larita Burks-Brooks of Durham, N.C.; brothers, Fuezell Burks Jr. (Crystal) of Maywood, Illinois, JuVante Burks (Sayonara) of Columbus, Miss.; stepsiblings, Darius Fearrington of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Nathan Fearrington (Carmen) of Graham, North Carolina and Valarie Fearrington of Greensboro, North Carolina; mother-in-law, Loretta Brooks of Jacksonville, Florida; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be Friday, August 24, 2012 from 1 to 8 p.m. in the Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell Funeral Home in Burlington. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25 at Guiding Light United Holy Church, 1027 Jeffries St., Graham with Apostle Darren Leach of Genesis Dream Center, Columbus, Miss. providing the eulogy. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery in Burlington with full military honors. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. The family will arrive at 10:30 a.m. At other times the family will receive visitors and friends at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margarette B. Fearrington, 2530 U.S. 70, Mebane. Services are entrusted to Blackwell Funeral Home, Burlington, North Carolina.
Adams, Pfc. Justin. 21 Nov 2013. North Redington, FL. Stars & Stripes, November 27, 2013
Hanson, Maj. Evans. 21 Nov 2013. Sugarland, TX. See also Pfc. Justin Adams. "Stars & Stripes, November 27, 2013
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*Stars & Stripes, November 2013 - "Two U.S. soldiers died [November 21, 2013] after their military vehicle fell into a river in the vicinity of a U.S. training range in South Korea, 2nd Infantry Division officials said Friday. The soldiers were driving toward a training area at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Yeoncheon on Thursday afternoon when their unit lost contact with them, according to an Army statement. After an overnight search, the bodies of a major and a corporal were found about 10:25 a.m. Friday, according to a Yonhap News Agency report. The names and units of the soldiers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin, a 2nd Infantry Division spokeswoman said Friday night. The incident is under investigation. “We were all holding on to the hope that these soldiers would be found alive,” 2nd Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Thomas Vandal said in a statement. “Our condolences go out to their families and loved ones. This is a tough day for the division, as we mourn the loss of our own. “We appreciate everyone, to include our Republic of Korea partners, who participated in the search and recovery.” The unit was headed to the Rodriguez range to participate in a joint live-fire exercise with South Korean troops on Friday. The exercise was called off following the two deaths, according to South Korean reports. The exercise was scheduled to take place a day before the third anniversary of North Korea’s shelling of the island of Yeonpyeong. The 2010 artillery attack on the island killed four people and injured several others." The vehicle, whose occupants were Pfc. Justin Adams and Maj. Evans Hanson, was a Humvee. It fell into the Hantan River. Both men were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team headquartered at Camp Hovey in Dongducheon, South Korea.
Adams, Pfc. Justin - North Redington, Florida Stars & Stripes, November 27, 2013 - "Adams, 21, was born in Litchfield, Illinois, and enlisted in October 2012 as a field artillery systems specialist. After completing basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and individual training at Fort Sill, Okla., Adams was assigned in March as a computer operator and driver for the battalion operations officer. Adams was promoted to specialist posthumously. Adams is survived by his parents, Janet Elaine Mercer and Larry Lee Adams; and his sister, Amanda Elaine Killen. He was engaged to be married to Morgan McBride."
Hanson, Maj. Evans - Sugarland, Texas. See also Pfc. Justin Adams. "Stars & Stripes, November 27, 2013 - Hanson, a veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq, had served as the battalion operations officer since June after a stint as lead operations planner for U.S. Forces Korea. Hanson graduated from the University of Southern California in 2000 and later earned a master’s degree in public policy administration from Georgetown University. Following his tour in Afghanistan, he attended both the Command and General Staff College, and the School of Advanced Military Studies. Hanson’s awards include the Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal." Hanson, a veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq, had served as the battalion operations officer since June after a stint as lead operations planner for U.S. Forces Korea. Hanson graduated from the University of Southern California in 2000 and later earned a master’s degree in public policy administration from Georgetown University. Following his tour in Afghanistan, he attended both the Command and General Staff College, and the School of Advanced Military Studies. Hanson’s awards include the Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal."
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*Stars & Stripes, November 2013 - "Two U.S. soldiers died [November 21, 2013] after their military vehicle fell into a river in the vicinity of a U.S. training range in South Korea, 2nd Infantry Division officials said Friday. The soldiers were driving toward a training area at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Yeoncheon on Thursday afternoon when their unit lost contact with them, according to an Army statement. After an overnight search, the bodies of a major and a corporal were found about 10:25 a.m. Friday, according to a Yonhap News Agency report. The names and units of the soldiers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin, a 2nd Infantry Division spokeswoman said Friday night. The incident is under investigation. “We were all holding on to the hope that these soldiers would be found alive,” 2nd Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Thomas Vandal said in a statement. “Our condolences go out to their families and loved ones. This is a tough day for the division, as we mourn the loss of our own. “We appreciate everyone, to include our Republic of Korea partners, who participated in the search and recovery.” The unit was headed to the Rodriguez range to participate in a joint live-fire exercise with South Korean troops on Friday. The exercise was called off following the two deaths, according to South Korean reports. The exercise was scheduled to take place a day before the third anniversary of North Korea’s shelling of the island of Yeonpyeong. The 2010 artillery attack on the island killed four people and injured several others." The vehicle, whose occupants were Pfc. Justin Adams and Maj. Evans Hanson, was a Humvee. It fell into the Hantan River. Both men were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team headquartered at Camp Hovey in Dongducheon, South Korea.
Lissone, Spc. Carl Anthony May 04, 2014. Spc. Lissone died in Pyeongtaek from a brain hemorrhage after a street fight outside a Seoul nightclub. He was knocked unconscious after an argument with another U.S. serviceman and several hours later was pronounced dead at Good Morning Hospital in Pyeongtaek. A native of Covington, Georgia, 20-year old Lissone was an information technology specialist with the 304th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade, which relocated from Camp Stanley to Humphreys in 2012. Born June 4, 1993, he is buried in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia.
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SAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea -- 304th Expeditionary Signal Battalion held a memorial service on May 13 at the MP Hill Fitness Center on USAG Humphreys to honor the loss of one of their young, warrior communicators. Spc. Carl A. Lissone, 20, an Information Technology Specialist, Bravo Company, 304th ESB, 1st Signal Brigade, a native of Covington, Ga., was pronounced dead at the Good Morning Hospital in Pyeongtaek on May 4. Brigade and battalion leadership, soldiers and civilians came from across the Korean peninsula to attend the ceremony to pay their respects and honor Lissone, his family and his friends. Lt. Col. Vanessa K. Ragsdale, 304th ESB Commander, said that Lissone was a dedicated son and soldier in her battalion. "Lissone was committed to his career in the Army and trained to become the best soldier possible. He served his country honorably and was devoted to the mission and his fellow soldiers."
Lissone was born on June 4, 1993 in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Lithonia High School and entered the Army on Nov. 6, 2012. Lissone attended basic training at Fort Jackson, Georgia. and graduated from advanced individual training at Fort Gordon. He successfully completed the requirements to become a U.S. Army soldier and serve as an IT specialist (25B), one of the most demanded military occupational specialties in signal. Lissone became a part of the Bravo Company/304th ESB family when he reported to USAG Humphreys for his first duty assignment. Lissone will be remembered by his chain of command and peers for being a hard worker, ready to learn and willing to do what it took for mission success.
"It troubles me to stand here today to reflect on a life unnecessarily cut short," Ragsdale said. "In - our profession, we acknowledge the fact that we may lose a Soldier. We plan and prepare ourselves in hopes that we won't have to deal with it. We prepare ourselves to lose a Soldier, but no matter how much we train, we are never really ready." Capt. William C. Yi, 304th ESB Chaplain, said, "Over the past week I have listened to those who knew him well. It has quickly become apparent that he was a leader, a dependable friend and a colleague whom everyone enjoyed working with. He was a good Soldier to his fellow Soldiers and the radiance of his personality and his enthusiasm brought tremendous joy, happiness and excellence into the lives of everyone around him."
Capt. Justin E. James, Bravo Company Commander, said he saw right away that Lissone was a talented Soldier and assigned him the difficult task of managing the local area network for their Battalion Command Post Node. "You can ask any Soldier in expeditionary signal battalion," James said, "this is no easy task." James explained how Bravo Company 1st Sgt. Melissa Abrams and himself had handpicked Lissone for a 30-day assignment during Key Resolve 2014 to give a helping hand to the Korea Battlefield Simulation Center at Suwon Air Base. "We selected him for his maturity and his expertise in all things signal. No mission was too difficult and in the absence of specific guidance, he was quick to take charge," said James. He added that Lissone was the type of Soldier any commander would want.
Lissone was also an active member of the Pyeongtaek community (the city just outside the gate of USAG Humphreys). "During his free time, he would visit the Ay Hyang Orphanage where he would read stories to small children," added James, "and for the older teenagers, he would sit down beside them and review English textbooks." Lissone wasn't coaxed into doing things like this," James said. "He volunteered and by his actions, he has strengthened the alliance between our two nations."
Two soldiers also spoke at the memorial ceremony recalling their fondest memories and helping those who did not personally know Lissone, understand just what kind of Soldier he was. Sgt. Kevin J. Bownes, Lissone's team chief for Command Post Node 62532, said, "Lissone was an outstanding Soldier. One of his best qualities was that he could always brighten your day. It truly saddens me that a very intelligent, talented and intuitive Soldier will not be around anymore. But, he will never be forgotten." Spc. Celessia D. Cannon, a senior transmission team chief, added, "He never saw defeat no matter the obstacle. There was always a way in his eyes. While it pains me to be up here, I am proud to have known him and built a friendship with him." "God bless Spc. Lissone's family, his co-workers and friends," Yi said. "As time moves forward may we find strength in the precious memories that remain behind. Spc. Lissone, a son, a friend and a great Soldier of the U.S. Army who will not be forgotten."
Welsh, Kevin - Found dead in his dorm room at Kunsan Air Base. Welsh, Kevin - Airman First Class Kevin T. Welsh, USAF passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2015 while stationed with the 8th Security Forces Squadron at Kunsan Air Base in the Republic of Korea. He was found dead in his dorm room. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and friend. Kevin Thomas Welsh was born on May 19, 1995 in Dayton, Ohio to Patrick Joseph and Marilynn Ann (Reynolds) Welsh. He attended Wayne High School in Dayton and graduated from Coronado High School in Colorado Springs, the class of 2013. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2013 and graduated from basic training on February 7, 2014. He was proud to be a integral part of the 323 TRS, Flt. 129 "Anytime, Anyplace, Mustangs!" He then graduated from the SFS TECH School, 343 TS Team 9 on May 19, 2014. Kevin is survived by his parents Patrick and Marilynn Welsh of Colorado Springs; his brother: Ryan M. Welsh of Dayton, Ohio; his sisters: Meghan L. Kent of Dillon, Colorado; Erin M. Welsh of Dayton and Caitlin E. Welsh of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother: Mary Lou Reynolds of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; his niece: Gracyn J. Kent of Dillon; his aunts and uncles: Eileen and Steve Sullivan of Dayton, Janet and Paul Popowski of Wilmington, N.C.; and Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin of Donegal, Ireland. Also surviving are his cousins: Lauren and Kristen Popowski and Andrea Collins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mary B. and William J. Welsh, Glenn Reynolds and Mary Ellen McLaughlin. Kevin enjoyed the mountains of Colorado and especially Pikes Peak and the Incline. He will be best remembered for his love of country, family and his journey while following in his father's footsteps in justice and law enforcement. Kevin had a great sense of humor and will be best remembered for his infectious smile, raising his eyebrows and smirking. His outgoing nature meant he was always surrounded by friends. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, soccer and most certainly video games, especially Call of Duty. Visitation will be held from 6PM-9PM, Friday evening, June 12, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10AM, Saturday, June 13, 2015. A reception will follow at the Fellowship Hall of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Private committal services will take place on Monday at the Mount St. Francis Columbarium. Memorials in Kevin's name may be made to The Home Front Cares, 1120 N. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909 or online. He will be dearly missed. Blessed be his memory. - Published in Dayton Daily News on June 10, 2015
Corey, Sp. Michael William - Michael William Corey, age 31, was killed in a military training accident in South Korea after deploying to Japan. He was found dead by Korean residents near Camp Jackson, a U.S. Army base near Seoul. He was an intelligence analyst assigned to the 441st Military Intelligence Battalion in Camp Zama near Tokyo, Japan, but was in South Korea taking a Warrior Leadership Course at the Non-commissioned Officer Academy at Camp Jackson. Originally from Seattle, Washington, his home of record at the time of his death was Oro Valley, Arizona. Michael's passions were the U of W Huskies and the Seahawks. He knew every player, statistic and manager. Born September 12, 1983, he was known for his kindness, hard work, great sense of humor and thoughtfulness. He possessed a great personality and had a unique perspective on life. He will be missed by all. Michael became a Specialist 4 after joining the Army in January 2014 and completed his military intelligence training in August 2014. He received his B.S. in Criminal Justice from NAU in 2007 after graduating from CDO High School in 2002. He is survived by his loving parents, Michael and Mary Corey and his brother Tom all of Oro Valley. Michael is buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Washington.
McCormack, CWO4 Jason William - His AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed on a road in Wonju, South Korea. A local Army pilot was one of the two soldiers killed in an Apache helicopter crash during a training mission in South Korea on Nov. 23, according to a Searcy Funeral Home obituary. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jason William McCormack, 43, of Fort Rucker/Enterprise, was killed in Wonju about 50 miles east of Camp Humphreys when his Apache helicopter crashed early in the evening, according to reports from “The Army Times.” McCormack, who was with the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, was a on a routine training mission with another pilot, the report said. The obituary said McCormack was born in Maryland and enlisted in the Army on June 21, 1995, as a forward observer. He was selected to be an aviation warrant officer in 2003 and graduated as an AH-64 pilot in September 2004. “Jason loved to fly the most sophisticated of aircraft and driving sports cars with his son,” the obituary read. “He shared his knowledge and humor with everyone he met, positively impacting all who knew him.” McCormack is survived by his wife, Sadie, son, Cameron, daughter, Addison, and his parents, Phyllis (Carl) McCormack, William Hubbard, step-sister, Erin Pake, step-brother, Colin McCormack and nieces and nephews. McCormack is expected to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date." [Source: The Enterprise Ledger newspaper]
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jason McCormack, 43, of Maryland, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brandon Smith, 38, of Grand Junction, Colo., were killed Nov. 23 when the helicopter crashed during a routine training mission 50 miles east of Camp Humphreys, the Army said in a statement Monday. The cause of the accident is under investigation; however, South Korean media has reported that the aircraft appeared to hit a power pylon or high-tension wires attached to it. The upper part of the pylon was damaged, and high-voltage wires were brought down at the crash site, the reports said. McCormack, who deployed to Iraq in 2006 and Afghanistan in 2008 and 2011, was an aviation standardization officer.
Smith, CW3 Brandon Andrew - His AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed on a road in Wonju, South Korea. Brandon Smith of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away on November 23, 2015 after a helicopter crash during a training mission. He was 37. Brandon was born on December 10, 1977 in Phoenix, Arizona to Linda Monniere. He spent his childhood in Grand Junction, Colorado and after graduating high school he attended college at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Aeronautics. Brandon had previously lived in Kentucky, Alabama and Korea. He enjoyed scuba diving and snowboarding. A distinguished military career, he entered the service of his country from 1995-1996 in the United States Army Reserve and entered active duty on June 1996 as a Cavalry Scout. He was a drill sergeant from 2002-2006 when he finished up his enlisted career as a Sergeant First Class. In April of 2006, he became a warrant officer and an apache pilot. His final rank was Chief Warrant Officer 3. A highly decorated officer, his decorations and medals include, the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Multinational Force and Observers Medal, Air Assault Badge, Army Aviator Badge and Drill Sergeant Identification Badge. Brandon leaves behind his mother; Linda Monniere; a sister, Athena Thiessen, both of Grand Junction, CO., his former spouse and friend , Maja Smith, maternal grandparents, Don and Florence Monniere of Moab, Utah and a host of friends and comrades. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 7, 2015 at Martin Mortuary. A committal service with military honors will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado.
Smith, who served in Kosovo in 2008 and Afghanistan in 2012, was an instructor pilot. [Per Findagrave] - Birth: December 10, 1977, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Linda Monniere. Age 37, of Grand Junction, Colorado. Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the United States Army in 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. Pilot in U.S. Army Apache helicopter crash during a training exercise near Seoul, South Korea. 20-year veteran of the United States Army, beginning his military career at Grand Junction, Colorado as a bridge engineer with the U.S. Army Reserve. Sergeant First Class when completing his military career. Had been stationed at Camp Humphreys, Korea since October, 2013. Final rank was Chief Warrant Officer 3. Attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics. Among his survivors are his mother Linda Monniere of Grand Junction, grandparents Donald and Florence Monniere of Moab, Utah, and sister Athena Lee Thiessen of Grand Junction, former spouse and friend Maja Smith, and many friends and comrades. Military Decorations and medals: Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Multinational Force and Observers Medal, Air Assault Badge, Army Aviator Badge and Drill Sergeant Identification Badge. Services: 10:30 AM Monday, December 7, 2015, at Martin Mortuary Chapel. Interment: 1 PM at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, Colorado, 2830 Riverside Parkway. Full military honors. Patriot Guard Riders of the Western Slope and Grand Junction law enforcement in attendance
McLaughlin, James "Jimmy" - Petty Officer 3C McLaughlin fell more than 120 feet down an elevator shaft at the Hotel International in Changwon, South Korea, on May 22, 2016. He was in Korea for joint exercises with the Undersea Rescue Command out of Naval Air Station, North Island, California. He was a Navy corpsman.
Goodwin-Anderson, Sgt. Jacqueline M. - Sgt. Jacqueline M. Goodwin-Anderson, 26, of Dongducheon, South Korea, formerly of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly Sunday (July 31, 2016) at home. She was born January 5, 1990 in Buffalo, the daughter of John Goodwin of Dunkirk and Cindy (Galante) Simone of Erie, Pennsylvania. Jacqueline attended Dunkirk High School and served in the U.S. Army from 2011 until the time of her death. She was a 2nd Infantry Division soldier assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, stationed in Dongducheon with her husband, Sgt. Carl William Anderson. Survivors included her husband, Carl Anderson; three brothers: Christopher (Sarah) Goodwin and Mark (Julie) Goodwin, both of West Seneca, and Tyler Goodwin of Dunkirk; two sisters: Melissa Goodwin of Erie, Pa. and Jessica Goodwin of Dunkirk; one niece, Alexis Goodwin; and four nephews: London, Maxim, and Vanek Goodwin, and Jaden Lozada. Burial was in Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Moore, Sgt. Zachary Charles - Spc. Zachary Moore, 23, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was found unresponsive August 1, 2017 in his barracks room at Camp Hovey in South Korea. Spc. Moore was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital and pronounced deceased on August 2, 2017. Spc. Moore entered active-duty military service in March 2014 as a signal support systems specialist. He was assigned to the 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood in Texas since July 2016. The circumstances surrounding the incident were investigated by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and the cause of death was ruled a suicide.
Jones, Darrick - Died in training accident in the Republic of Korea, according to a JBER news release. Airman 1st Class Darrick Jones was on temporary assignment in Korea to train allies when he collapsed and died. Other airmen performed first aid on Jones but were unable to revive him, the release said. The 23-year-old joined the Air Force in 2015 and was assigned to JBER in August 2016. He was a water and fuels systems apprentice with the 773rd Civil Engineering Squadron. An airman stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska died on November 6, 2017 while training in the Republic of Korea, according to a JBER news release. Airman 1st Class Darrick Jones was on temporary assignment in Korea to train allies when he collapsed and died. Other airmen performed first aid on Jones but were unable to revive him, the release said. The 23-year-old joined the Air Force in 2015 and was assigned to JBER in August 2016. He was a water and fuels systems apprentice with the 773rd Civil Engineering Squadron. “The grief felt as a result of the loss of Airman 1st Class Jones cannot be overstated,” Col. George T.M. Dietrich, commander of the 673d Air Base Wing, said in the release. “On behalf of everyone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, I offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends. JBER is a close-knit team and when a tragedy like this occurs it affects us all.”
Schenck, Sgt. Eric - "An American soldier was killed Thursday [December 7, 2017] in South Korea after a truck hit him and another car that had pulled over to the side of a highway. The soldier was driving a U.S. military vehicle when it was first rear-ended by another car on an interchange, according to Stars and Stripes. After the soldier left the vehicle to inspect the damage, an 8-ton cargo truck slammed into him and the two parked vehicles, the regional fire service told Stars and Stripes. The collision occurred on a highway northwest of Camp Humphreys at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the news report. Camp Humphreys is located within the seaport city of Pyeongtaek, on South Korea’s western coast. The soldier was a member of the 8th Army’s 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, according to the news report. That unit is stationed at Osan Air Base, about 12 miles north of Camp Humphreys." The 33-year old sergeant, from Placerville, California, was a health-care noncommissioned officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment. He was survived by two sons and his parents. [Source: Army Times]
Rusconi, Anthony Carlo - Found dead in Songtan, Republic of Korea, Tuesday, February 6. Rusconi arrived in Korea May 10, 2017, and was assigned to the 607th Support Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. He is originally from Salinas, California, and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force April 2, 2013. "We are devastated by Senior Airman Rusconi's death," said Lt Col Steven Schearer, 607th Support Squadron commander. "His passing is a tragedy, and weighs heavily on us all. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and coworkers during this terrible time." The cause of death is under investigation.
Min, Capt. Joonki - Air Force Capt. Joonki Min, an emergency room nurse assigned to the 51st Medical Operations Squadron, was found dead at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Ilyana Escalona/U.S. Air Force). An airman working as an emergency room nurse assigned to the 51st Medical Operations Squadron was found dead at Osan Air Base in South Korea on November 26, 2018, according to a press release. Air Force Capt. Joonki Min, 45, a Korean-American from Forest Park, Illinois, was found at his on-base residence Monday, the 51st Fighter Wing's public affairs office said Thursday. It did not provide more details, saying the cause of death is under investigation. "Our team is deeply saddened by the loss of Capt. Min," said Col. William Betts, commander of the 51st Fighter Wing. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this tragic time."
Mitchell, Alexander - Found dead in his living quarters at Camp Humphreys. Mitchell, Alexander - Our wonderful Son, Brother and Friend returned to his Heavenly Father's loving arms at Camp Humpherys in South Korea. He was found dead in his living quarters. Alex was on his second deployment with the United States Air Force. He had served his country for eight years. He is a bright light with a quick wit and a beautiful smile. He was a guardian and a protector for those he cared about. He graduated from Preston High School in 2011, where he had many good friends. He excelled in soccer and was honored as a two-time All Valley player. He then went on to serve his country in the Air Force as a TACP, which is a combat airman and the tip of the spear. He earned the rank of Staff Sargent in this special and elite group. He is well respected and loved by his brothers in arms. He was a warrior and a protector and can now rest in peace with his God and grandparents who have preceded him. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Lisa Mitchell, his brother Trevin and sisters Makenna and Brittney. Brother-in-law Clint, Addison (niece) and Reese (nephew). He will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever. We love you Alex. In lieu of flowers, Alex requested donations to the TACP Association. Funeral services will be held at the Wellsville Stake Center, located at 30 South Center St., Wellsville, Utah, on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. Condolences with the family will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. - The Preston Citizen, January 22, 2019.
Richards, Kelly Logan - Kelly Logan Richards, 32, of Fort Carson, Colorado and formerly of Grayling, Michigan passed away on September 25. 2019 at Camp Casey, South Korea. Kelly was born to Michelle (Hennessy) and Todd Richards on July 15, 1987 in Petoskey, Michigan. Kelly attended Grayling Schools and graduated in 2005. He was a member of the GHS ski team and attended Grayling Free Methodist Church. Kelly enlisted in the US Army on June 22, 2005. Staff Sgt. Kelly L. Richards served as a Health Care Specialist with the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He was currently deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield and was competing for his Expert Field Medical Badge at Camp Casey. He died during a training-related incident. He had 4 deployments; Iraq, Afghanistan, Romania, and Kuwait. Kelly married Rachel Fairchild on September 13, 2014 in Fallbrook, California, she survives him. He and Rachel were proud parents of two canine children, Bella and Evie. Kelly loved his family and brothers in arms. He enjoyed adventure and anything that would ‘make his heart race’, street bikes, kayaking, rafting, scuba diving and other ocean activities. Survived by parents: Michelle (Andrew) Barber of Grayling and Todd (Judy) Richards of East Jordan; Sisters and brother: Jane Katherine (Brandon) Moore of Boyne Falls, Alexandrea (Andrew) Hart of Grayling, Hillary (Mason)Krey of Pembroke Pines, Florida, David Richards of Lakeland, Florida, Justine Richards of Lakeland, Florida, Autumn (Tyler) Barber of Flint, Georgia and Claire Barber of Grayling, and Emma Richards. Nieces and nephew: Paisley Moore, Camden Hart, and Piper Barber. Grandparents: Thomas and Mary Kay Hennessy of Boyne City, Michigan, and Joseph Richards of Boyne City. Also survived by many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Mother and Father in law: Ken and Alice Fairchild of Vista, California. Dear Friends: Erik Trudgeon, Daniel Her, and Punisher Platoon Brothers in Arms. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Jeanette Richards and his favorite aunt, Lisa “Weez” Stevens Visitation will be held Monday, October 7, 2019 at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation before from 10-12 at Grayling Free Methodist Church, 6352 W M-72 Hwy, Grayling, MI 49738. For those that wish to remember Kelly by memorial contribution, please consider AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, PO Box 384, Grayling, Michigan 49738 or SPIKESK9FUND.ORG, 576 Northampton Blvd. #118, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
Scalzo, SSgt. Nicholas Michael - Sergeant Scalzo was found unresponsive in the barracks at Camp Hovey, South Korea, on October 21, 2019. Born March 26, 1991 in Sacramento, California, he was serving with the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team at the time of his death.
Panipinto, Nicholas C. "Nick" - Nick was one of five Army personnel in a Bradley armored vehicle when it rolled and flipped on November 6, 2019 during training exercises at Camp Humphreys. Nick was the only one to die in the accident. The son of Anthony and Kimberly Panipinto, he was from Bradenton, Florida. He graduated from Manatee High School in 2017 and then joined the Army in January of 2018. He was deployed to South Korea as an infantryman in the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, in July of 2019. He was buried in Sarasota National Cemetery on November 20, 2019. His obituary reads: "Nicholas graduated from Manatee High School in 2017 and joined the US Army in January 2018, as an Infantryman. He was a member of Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division out of Fort Hood, Texas; also known as Ghost Battalion, Greywolf Brigade. Nicholas was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Army Service Ribbon and received the Expert Marksmanship Badge. Nick had a fire inside of him that spurred him to squeeze every drop out of life. He was passionate about spending time in the woods with his dad and family, hunting, fishing and being together. He loved road trips and traveling with his Mom, playing with younger siblings and his dog Toby. Most of all, he enjoyed his friends. He had a family outside of his own and a band of brothers that will never cease, stateside and overseas. He was a constant and loyal son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend, and will be missed very much by all those who loved him. Nicholas will be laid to rest with full Military Honors on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Sarasota National Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Saloon at Hunsader Farms on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. He is survived by his mother Kimberly Weaver; siblings Sienna Walters and Jackson Walters; his grandparents Paul Weaver and Dianna Weaver; his father Anthony Panipinto, and Brooke Panipinto; siblings Kylie Panipinto, Lila Panipinto, McKenzie James, Lily James, Jack James, and Eva James; his grandparents Frank and Charlene Panipinto; his great-grandparents Charles and Shirley Horvath; and loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPC Nicholas C. Panipinto Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank.
Gloria, Pfc. Marrissa Jo - 20, Moorhead, Minnesota, was found dead in her barracks on March 21, 2020. She joined the Army in January of 2019. After completing her training she arrived at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, in April 2019. Marrissa was a combat engineer with the 2nd ID sustainment brigade.
Welch, Spc. Clay - 20, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, was found unresponsive in his barracks on March 22, 2020. A combat medic, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Welch was assigned to the Fort Riley, Kansas-based 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. He had been in Korea about a month. He joined the Army from Detroit in September 2017 and joined the brigade combat team in April 2018, after finishing training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Arndt, MSgt. Joshua Ryan- MSgt. Joshua R. Arndt, 35, stationed at Kunsan Air Base in S. Korea, and formerly of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at the base. He was found unresponsive in his dorm room. He was the husband of Cherokee L. Arndt of Stratford, Oklahoma. Born in Lebanon on August 7, 1984, he was the son of James R. Arndt of Myerstown and Charlotte M. Walstrum Rittle of Lebanon. Joshua had been serving in the U.S. Air Force since 2003 as an Aircraft Fuel System Craftsman. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, an avid bowler and golfer, enjoyed NASCAR racing, and he was a passionate supporter and volunteer for the Down Syndrome community. He loved spending time with his friends and especially with his family and his children. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his sons Jadyn J. Arndt and Killian Lee Arndt, both of Stratford, OK; brothers Dustin Rittle of Lebanon and Justin Rhoads of Fredericksburg; sister Carissa Rittle of Lebanon; paternal grandmother Barbara Good of Lebanon and grandfather Roger Arndt of Lebanon; maternal grandparents Warren and Julie Blair of Lebanon; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather James Conlow. He is buried in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Samaroo, SRA Richard Asey "Rico" - Rico Samaroo passed away while on active duty at Osan Air force Base in South Korea. He was 21 years old. Rico was born in Guyana and came to the United States in 2003. He resided in New Brunswick, Parsippany, Flemington and Northampton Pennsylvania before moving back to North Brunswick where he has lived since. He attended Livingston Park Elementary, Linwood Middle School and North Brunswick High School where he graduated class of 2017 with honors. He soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force. Rico completed his basic training at Lackland Airforce Base in Texas then completed his military schooling at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. Rico served in Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany for two years and Osan Air Force Base in South Korea since May of 2020. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, The Global War on Terror Medal, the M-16 Expert Qualifying Medal and the Air Force Training Ribbon. He was predeceased by his grandfather Albert Samaroo. Rico is survived by his parents Richard and Bibi Samaroo, a sister Zhane Samaroo, His grand parents along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
Lott, Damionia - 23, died at an off-base hospital in South Korea, on September 19, 2021. She was a supply sergeant with the 70th Brigade Support Battalion, 210th Field Artillery Brigade at Camp Casey, Korea. She was an NCO stationed near the North Korean border.
Harris, SSgt. Tyrell Antonio - Sergeant Harris was an Air Force weapons-load crew chief stationed at Osan Air Base in Korea. He was found unresponsive at his home in Pyeongtaek City. He was a member of the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.
Samuel-Siegel, Noah A., 19, native of Haddon Heights, New Jersey. A member of the 142nd Military Police Company's 94th Police Battalion, he died of suicide on November 08, 2022. He was found in his barracks room at Camp Humphreys. He was a son of Margaret and Yoni Samuel-Siegel and the brother of Tyler Samuel-Siegel and Ella Samuel-Siegel. Noah enlisted in the Army in July of 2020.
Garris, Theresa Marie, 28, was found unresponsive in the parking lot by her apartment. She lived on the fourth floor and her death on January 18, 2023 was reported as the result of a fall. She was born on December 09, 1994 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. S/Sergeant Garris was an operator on the Patriot Missile System, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.
Sun-Ho, Lee, 31, originally of Gurl, South Korea, was an American soldier and team leader assigned to the 23rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division's Sustainment Brigade, Camp Humphreys. He enlisted in the Army in September of 2020. Cause of death was under investigation. He is buried in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada.
Kruse, SSgt. Jacob Alan"Jake" - Jacob Alan Kruse (Jake), 23, died suddenly on March 8, 2024, at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea. Jake was born on August 29, 2000, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Alan Kruse and Amanda (Calvert) Kruse. He grew up in West Des Moines and later in Adel, lowa, where he graduated from ADM High School in 2018. After high school, Jake enlisted in the Air Force at the age of seventeen. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, and went on to technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. In February 2019, he graduated at the top of his class from the F-16 avionics apprentice course at Sheppard AFB. From there, he went to Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico, working as a Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics technician on the F-16. He was at Holloman AFB for 4 years before going to Kunsan Air Base in November 2023. On August 12, 2023, Jake married the love of his life, his best friend and soul mate, Tessa, in a beautiful, intimate wedding on a scenic mountainside in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. There was no doubt to anyone in attendance how deep their love was for one another. Jake lived a full life in his 23 years. Family camping vacations led to a love of nature and outdoor activities, especially fishing. From the time he was a child, Jake could spend hours fishing at any nearby lake. He also developed a knack for photography, flying model aircraft and drones, and a particular affinity for critiquing every car his family ever owned. He traveled and had adventures wherever he went, exploring lakes, mountains, and trails along the way. He became a skilled avionics technician with the Air Force. Best of all, he got to experience deep and endearing love with his wife, Tessa. Jake lived a life of courage, kindness, and compassion. He was clever, intelligent, gentle, loving, and, perhaps, a little ornery at times. He enjoyed every minute with his friends and family, whom he loved wholeheartedly.
Jake is survived by his loving wife, Tessa (Bond) Kruse of Las Cruces, New Mexico; his parents, Alan and Amanda (Calvert) Kruse and his brother, Keon Kruse of West Des Moines, Iowa; his grandparents Stephen and Peggy (Walters) Calvert of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Michael and Joyce (Linnenbrink) Kruse of Houghton, Iowa; his uncle and aunt, Douglas and Lana Kruse of Mt. Pleasant lowa; and his cousins Makayla Kruse of Salem, lowa and Chloe Kruse of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He will be missed by the family dog, Sammy, and birds, Sprite and Blue. He is preceded in death by his great-great-grandmother, Esther Middleton; his great-grandparents, Leslie and Margaret Calvert; Albert and Marian Linnenbrink; Walter and Barbara Kruse; and Carrol and Barbara Walters; and his cousin Austin Kruse. His absence is painfully felt by his family, friends, colleagues, and countless others who loved him. The family appreciates your support during this difficult time. You can make contributions to a memorial fund for the Kids Fishing Foundation.
Vang, Airman Basic Kye Drew - Kye Drew Vang, Aurora, CO—The community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Kye Drew Vang. He passed away on July 25, 2024, leaving his family and friends in deep sorrow. Kye was known for his kind, loving, and brave personality, always bringing joy and laughter to those around him. Kye served proudly in the Air Force, with a notable deployment in South Korea. His life was a testament to courage, honor, and unwavering commitment. The news of his passing has left his family devastated, struggling with the overwhelming costs associated with his funeral.
Smalls, SRA Saniyya Janet Jones - Died in Kunsan while a member of the 8th Security Forces Squadron.
Venegas, TSgt. Jacob Robert - Found dead in his dormitory in Kunsas. Active Duty Fallen TSgt Jacob Venegas, U. S. Air Force. Mr. Venegas passed away at the young age of 22. He was a member of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Korea.