Korean War Vctc rart~ A,.;oclatlon CA'S FORGOTTEN VICTORY! P.O. Box 131 AMERI NONPROFIT ORO. Harpers Ferry, W. V. 25425 U.S. POSTAGE I'A ID KEARNEYSVILLE, WV PERMIT NO. 140 FORWARDING AND ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED THE GRAYBEARDS KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION VOL. 7, N0.3, APR. 1992 tO: PIESmDt BUSH liD ILL OtiiEIIIIERICAI VMBIIS -YOUR HELP IS IEEDED lOW! SEE MORE: SfORIE:S ON PAGES 4, 5, 6, AN() 7 YOl ' \\ROTE IT IT'S EITHER 19 OR 16 STATUES '"Dear Stan: I have ro:ewcr:l a copy of your letter about names of BUT MEMORIAL DESIGN IS MOVING KJA/MIA on or orr the Memonal. . . I do not b3vc super memory but Uus que:st.on has been a:,ked 11 e\·ery mecung I have been at Wben are they going tO start. when w1ll they finl'.. h, when will we dcdicllle? PRESIDENT BUSH MIGHT ATTEND THE ". .. As you know, Sran. the model was unveiled 14 June 1989. GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY . aod ... no mention was made or names. When I sec l.his question asked I put it down as people who have just joined or they do not read March 5, 1992 - the National Capitol Plonntng Commission K\VVA wa" not Graybeards! Jf they read Graybeards they would know l.bc voled to •approve the design" concept for lhe Memorial. There i5 5omc asked for an opjniop question as 10 the full r.onge of that approval. (See poge 4). "The way 1 undcrstnnd your letter, you want tJ1c present Board However, lhere are those who ore satisfied w1lh that vote ond of Directors to go on record as saying we do or do not go o.long w1lh the plans are beitlg immediately put into motion to have the present design. Ir we vole NO, I am sure we would be portrayed as uncaring and i"
NATIONAL OFFICERS HENRY J. SHACKLETON; Medina. Ohio. CHARLES W. REIDLINGER: Duncannon. PA. l'rrsidcnt: l)JCK ADAMS. P.O. Box 127: CaMbers. CA. 93609. RALPH P. NOONAN: August 12. 1991. Natick, MA. From his wife (209-864-3196)(209-268-1 869) Louise. Jst Vice President: TOM MAINES: 1801 Saw Mill Run Blvd.; RICHARD G. STD..WELL: (Gen. Ret U.S.A.). Dec. 25. 1991; 15th In f. Piusburgh, Pa. 15210 (412-881 -2010) 3rd Div. Korea. 2nrl Vice President: HARRY WALLACE; Home address 514 South JOSEPH N. (Joe) MOORE: March 29. 1991 at Lithonia, GA. He was 57 Clinton S FORGOTT'EN U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When did you come bome. SUBCOMMITTEE ON LIBRARIES I've seen pktures of your war. ANO MEMORIALS When dad you fight. Mail Address: Commit. Phone: I'Ve read about your war, Where did you figh ~ H1·A612 O'NEILL HOB (ZIP: 20515·6164) ...... 226·2307 I've Gcen pictures of Korea. William (B;II) C1ay, MO, Chairman When did you come home. Phone: 202- 225-3121 Jt seems you've been forgotten. Joo Kolter, PA. Bill 84trott, NE and ask for M&.rtln Frost. TX P~tt RofXJtts, KS Congressman by N~~ -CELINE ROSI'. MARIOITI; 411 Coram Avenue: Shelton. Cf 06484. Steny H. Hoyet, MO April1~2-;------;::::::::;;;;lr;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Page5 NO TITLE. • • FOR YOU WROTE NO HISTORY. . . IN FORM xfrg~ IT NO NAMES . . • Graybeards has studied the specifications available and " ••• FIRST REALIZE THE TERRIBLE TOLL AND puts the following for your infonnation: we find nothing oo the THE l\UGHTY CHANGES •••" '"lo my opinion. witb television constantly rewdiscoveting the Memorial specs that says ''Korea'' or "Korean War" or "1950· Viet Nam war (and mosWy likely this re-discovery will go on for more 1953". We have heard informally that plans will include generations), the proximity of Lbe Korc:.an War Veterans Memorial makes "something to that effev1". a special design imperative to have the understanding and support of the We lind nothing planned for public d isplay to tell the American people. To attract the number of visitors that we would like lO American people the basic history of the Korean War. Tbo se see requires the inscriptions of KIA/MIA names on the Memorial wall because for America 1.0 remember the Korean War, they must iU'$t realize basics are answers to why'? who? when? what? where? the terrible toll and the mighty changes brought to today's world by U>e We find no official who suppOrts the plea to engrave the war of 1950.53: names ofKIAIMIA on the wall or elsewhere in the Memorial. -NORM JEFFERS; t048 Befl)luda St.; Port Charlotte, FL 33980. Phone We have found the decision to have names available 813-625-1944. thro ugh a kind o f computer arrangement (see page 6)...... We have not bee n told where or bow the planned 45 SIGNED THE LETTER ASKING FOR KIA/MIA computer system will be located or housed. NAMES ON THE WALL We have been told that changes mav he rna¢ at specilied TOM CLAWSON (Pres. Minoesota Chapter I); 953 Gorman Me.; West St. Paul, MN 55118; phone 612457-6653: sent a Jetter signed stages of construction, as follows: at 35 percent, at 65 percent, and by 45 veterans. His letter was headed this way: 95 percent. We are asking clarifi cation on that infonnation to see '"The below Minnesota Korean War Veterans. Chapter !3, if, for instance, names could he added to the wall later withOut support Mr. Stan Hadden io his belief that names of d1e Korean War disturbing the construction schedule. KJAJMJA should be inscribed in U1e wall of lbe proposed Memorial in Wa..;hington, D.C.'" Tom added this; "Thanks for your update info you have sent YOU WIWTE IT Vern keeps me in touch and that I appreciate. Some day, Stan - some day we will meet - shake hands and we (out in tJ1e Midwest) know all the SOME PREFER TO HAVE KIA/MIA NAMES sweat and blood that you, the officers and directors of tlte KWVA ba>·e PUT ON THE WALL given. Of course this will be at the dedication of OUR Memorial. God "11lete are many veterans and their families wbo do not agree bless you: with the concept of having names available only upon call tbro\lgh a WE HAVE SENT THAT LRTTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH. computer terminal I am one of lhem. 1 do nol agree that the goal is to ...... "Just get a Memorial built- anything. but just get it built." PVT KENNY SHADRICK AND 33,000 OTHERS " I believe that t:berc is a special spiritual significance in EARNED THE HONOR OF HAVING THEIR NAMES being able to touch eternal stone inscribed wJU. the names of ALL wbo died In the Korean War. It L~ a deeply emotional experience to ENGRAVED IN ETERNAL STONE reach out and sense those thousands of fellow Korean War veterans Graybeards has been bombarded with letters and phone calls who in "''ho await us Ovtr 'There. from veterans cannot understand why those charge of deciding. the "Standing before an impersonal computer and asking for t.he Memorial desig_~l refuse to put the !lames of the Korean Wat KIA and records of. one individual cannot begin to approach the high measure of MIA on the proposed wall. Among those comments are the following: hooor that all America owes to the 33.000 · )4,000 who died in tbat war. .. 1 wrote the Board who is designing it and asked them when "Therefore, I am writing my letter to President Bush and their loved ones died, did they put their names on the tombstones. or just Mom and Pop, as they don't want our dead vets' names on our Memorial." asking him to do three things: (1) direct his appointees on the various boards and commissions to put the KL\/1\UA Names on the wall; and - PHIL STREET; 1812 E. 600 S.; Jonesboro. IN 46938. (2) to erect 19 statues as planned; and (3) to do the job immediately. • * * •• "I have been told my battle is a losing one. I refuse to agree. 1t "' ... because we undoublCdly are now living in an era of the is my hope that enough other veterans and t.heir families will also contact most mas.sive and rapid change l.be world has yet known. it is especially President B11sh that he will thco take Lbe actioo requestod. • essential that we retain our historical perspective. . . such recent insights & -STAN HADDEN; P. 0 . Box 131; Harpers Ferry, WV 2)425. as Max Hasting's "The Korean War," (Simon Shuster 1987,) and Phone 304-535-2259. Harrison E. Salisbury's 1990 foreword to Little-Brown's 40tlt Anniversary reissue of David D. Duncan·s "This Is War," just now begin to put the Korean War in pe-rspective and explain bow it was the beginning iod<..-cd " ••• AGAIN I FEEL HANDS of those events which are transforming lhc whole world ... . without the REACHING OUT.. . PLEADING" names the memoria1ls nothing except perbaps a mockery." "Agaio 1 bear. as I did at tbe 'moving waU' the voices of 'all -PATRICK J. TEEVENS · KWVA #2977; (2nd lnf Div Arty · Korea those buried in the ground' and again I feel hands reaching out - 1951·52); P. 0. Box 176; Brownstown. Michigan 48173.4 March 1992. pleading 'l.et us Korean War KINMJA SJ)ea]( of our history. now and for ***** foture generations. Let us speak in a language even our little children can "I fully suppun your stand THAT ON THE KOREAN WAR Jearn from and understand. Put OUR NAMES on the wall of OUR Jl,fEMORIAL that is eventually to be ere<:ted in Washington, DC wbicb is Meolorial - give us back our voices.' " my FERVENT PRAYER FOR all time, THAT EVERY SERVICe -KeiTH and CLARA BENNE'IT (ex·P.O. W.); 205 Salisbury Rd. (the MEMBER wbo died for the United States in Korea 6125150 to 7f27/53 blue bouse); Conneaut, OHIO 44030. have his name put on that memorial. I STRONGLY SUPPORT YOUR STAND. I am very much in..,ested in anything that benefits the forgotten "I fJimly believe that the KJA.MJA names should appear ou the Korean War Veteran.'" Korean Wai Memorial. There is no question that it's the right thing to do ..JULES KURTZ: 16 Cherokee Ave.; Rockaway. NJ 07866. and we should settle for no Jess." -CHESTER PH IUJRICK; 12 Hilliard Rd.; Old Bridge. NJ 08857. 3-15· 92. MORE LETTERS ON PAGES 8, 13, 14. J>age6 ______Aprili992 KWVMAB AND ABMC PLAN TO MAKE NAMES BELOW IS TAKEN FROM THE ACTUAL FOLDER HAND- AVA ILABLE THROUGH A COMPUTER SITED AT OUT AT THE NAVY MEMORIAL LOG THAT THE MEMORIAL APPARENTLY IS BEING USED AS THE PATTERN FOR WASHINGTON, D.C., March 5, 1991 -"There will be THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL: an honor roll listing names/details of all known KJAIMJAs in an interactive video data base which will be accessible throughout the The U.S. Navy Memorial Log is the permanent Memorial." said KWVMAB today. register of Navy men and women- past and Graybeards asked about that "imeracti ve video data base" pre-sent-who have been enrolled into the Log by and was 10ld that the model for that "honor roll listing" is the Navy themselves, or by their friends or family members. Memorial Log display on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. Names in the log are displayed electronically on So. Lhe editor of Graybeards visited that register today ... video screens located in the Log Room of the U.S. I chocked it out and here is the straight scoop: Navy Memorial Visitors Center. Visitors are invited Brielly, the Navy Log is a complicated computer setup to search for individual records which are then displayed showing name. branch of service, rate or that was put together by those who wanted their names and/or rank, dates of service and date and place ot birth. photograph to be on lile. Cost is $25 for fi rst entry of name. A photograph also can l>e displayed with the record. Another $25 is required to put the photograph in the ftle. along with where and when the picture was taken. The Log contains names from any war. Names of those A donaUon of $25 is requested for each Log who died during wartime or later can be filed ONLY through the enrollment and an additional $25 is requested to procedure described above. include a photograph with the record. The As we understand the proposal for the Korean War photograph may be added to tho Log al any lime. Veterans Memorial - someone has donated tbe money for tile Photographs submitted for the Log may be color or computer program. Someone will do all the data input, assumed to black and white. however must not be larger than 8x10. The name of the individual- along with date be to names of those who died. If you, as a visitor, want l:.now the and location taken-should be printed on the back history of one who died in the Korean War, you simply push tile of the photograph with soil pencil. Regrettably, buttons on Lhe computer panel and the infonnation will appear on photographs cannot be returned. the screen. Apparently, if you want a printout or that infonnation, Anyone who has served in the U.S. Navy, Naval it will also be available-and all without charge to you. Reserve, or with the Navy's sister sea services Marine Corps. Coast Guard, or wartime Merchant Tlfi<:SE PICTURF-S ARE TAKEN Marine-is eligible for inclusion in the Log. For more FROM THE ACfUAL FOLDER information about the U.S. Navy Memorial Log and Visitors Center, please write or call: HAND-OUT. U.S. Navy Memorial Log 701 Pennsylvania Avenue. N.W. AT LEFT: A CESS PANEL. Suite 123 BELOW: THE £MAGE: washington. DC 20004·2608 Tel. (202) 737·2300 The Navy Memorial Log records naval sen-ice intormation of ptesent and former ~mbers of AllliKica's sea services, img or deceased, in wOOS$ names contribu tions halll! been made for the completion of the Navy Memorial. Approaching an enrolment of a quarter· mi(ijon names (and sewral thousand Like a ship at sea, the Vis~ors Center has pictures). the Log is on contiooous display its own · movie call" down below the in Lt.! Navy Memorial Log Room on the weather declts- a wide-screen. high Galiefy Deck. The toudl of a video streen technolog~ actioni>aclted 70-millimeter 1iTings into view the entry for anv individual film spec:tac:ular. This experien!W film is in the log. Vis~ors may add names of PETrY OFFICER the creation of the producers of "To Fly;· cheilloved ones to this living record of ACCESSING the cinematic tour de force of the National naval seMce. THE Air and Space Museum. (If you thought COMI'UTER flying was fun, try a trip around the Hom KEYBOARD in a Navy replenishment ship.) Other visual PANEL. presentations await in one-on-one, finger· )SGch contro lled interactive video displays of elll!ty ship and aircraft in the Navy and naval events that made Ame ATTN: PR£SIDHJT BUSU ~No ALL OTHER AMER I CA~ VETE RANS PERSONAL OPINION YOUR. HflP IS NftD[D NOW. The Korean War K.IA/MIA dld not fight and die In vain. But It appears that their deeds, their valor, their sulTerings, their n ry names •• will be kept from open view ot the American cit.izenry. It is our personal opinion Aw "'! those names should be engraved on the VlllfJ:',"'' nI proposed wall at the proposed Memorial In MfH. Washingt<>n, D.C. The KWMI A names should be on the Korean War Memorial wall because the American people need 1<> be forever remlnded of a truth as exprcssOO by Ca rl Berna rd in his last par agraph quoted above. I CH T#( REp lifN I I < . IIi' have asked repeatedly: "\Vhy dl) // H•W 80/lD JT/ you oppose putting those names on the wall?'' of the American Battle Monument Commission (A.8MC}, the Korean War Veterans Memorial AdviSQT)' Board (KIVVMA8), the Fine Arts Commission. the National Capital Planning Comuu'ssicn (NCPC). f\i' recef.,ed no an.nver. it is Stan Hadden's personal opinion that to duplicate the method "sed ou the Viet Nam walt would be simply the right way for our nation to honor those who died in the war that transfomred the entire world. You- the reader of these words. can fonn your opinion and act We have. a distinguished combat veter.m in the White House Oval Office, our Commander· as you see fit. In -Chief Goorge (lush. The Illustration a ho,·e clearly shows the debate; if YOU believe the *"*** SEE JOHNSON LEITER ON PAGE 8. names of KIA/MIA should be on the Memorial wall please contact Mr. Bush ~and t.!U him your opinion. The White House telephone number is 202-456-7639. Pag•8------,------April1992 YOU WROTE IT YOl! WROTE IT "DUE TO RESPECT FOR PVT. SHADRICK I " •. .THI S IS THE REAL REASON THAT D.C. DOES SUBMIT THIS SHORT SUMMARY" NOT WA NT A KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL" Dear Stan~ Concerning tlte anicle in tlte Graybeards, January Dear Sum~ Thank you for your newsletter and the repon on the Korean 1992 about PVT. Kennet11 Shadrick. first killed in the Korean War struck Was Memorial committees. I am ln agreement whll you mosl of the way. a chord and I had to write a little about m)'$elf. and in some rc:,.-pects, I am more angry that you. I landed in Korea from Sas-ebo, Japan on the first. second or However there is one point that I wish to lake up with you. We third day of July 1950, dates and times are a little hazy but I remember on know that lhe govenlment would like nothing bellcr than to DIVIDE the fifth of July we had our ftrSL Baule, at Sojougri; just South of Seoul. AND CONQUER. If they can keep lbe Korean and the Viet Nam Lines of North Korean tanks rained shells on us completely destroying the Veterans fighting each other the-n they will escape respOnsibility for caring AID station that I, as a Medical Corpsman and Pllannacist worked. for lhe issues that conc<.Tn bolh camps. Look at the list of similarities which exist between these I was attached to au Infantry Company. 34th Regiment, 24th regional wars: Division. We had no tanks, artillery or other heavy weapons. only our fists 1. Both were undeclared wars. These wars were not initiated and broken down rifles. I remember helping to carry back PVT. Shadrick. according to the U.S. Constitution and were lherefore unconstitutional On Lbe 19th July [ was shot in l.be head and left eye which 2. Bot.h were fot1gbt on the Continent of Asia. Why were young with knocked me ouL I came to, blood running out of my eye, a bayonet Americans called upon to fight a war half4 way-around the world from the pointed a.t me. J could speak Japanese. which probably saved me from blessed Homeland'? It was uot our fight to begin with. death at that time. 3. Boll1 were limited wars. General Douglas MacArthur was After many beatings, forced marches and extreme malnutrition ordered by Washington. f).C. not to pursue auackirlg Russian MIGS back we finally arrived at Suncbon. North Korea. At Sunchoo we were taken across lbe Chinese border. even after they shot up our boys. {n the Viet along a railroad tunnel and gunned down with Burp Guns and later Nam thing, Johnson. and then Nixon ordered our planes and ships lo Bayooet.ed to insure. our death. Because a Bob Salvo or Salvy from avoid international borders. as well as cenain sanctuaries in North Viet Pittsburg (e11 on rop of me, with blood running over rue. lhe Koreans Nam. We were told 110t to touch Russian war supply ships in Viet Narn thought 1 was dead. waters for fear of starting a wider war. (Our boys were good enough to That night a Sergeant from Lead, South Dakota aod I crawled send imo baule but not good enough to save once l})ings got too hot ) into a com shock. to keep from freezing. I had no shoes, and only a few 4. This leads to the fourth point. Both were DIPLOMATIC rags for clothes. Tbe next morning. afte.r leaving the com shock I ran into wars. The diplomats at the United Nations had more influence on the a North Korean who was escaping w the South. He secured some food outcome of the wars than did Field Comrnanders. as far as Washington fro1n a North Korean fann woman and took us South lo the South D.C. wa.s concerned. Koreans. 5. Both wars were FOUGHT FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS purposes nu.bcr to seize and conlrol the land. In Korea we repeatedly were In September 1990 I received a letter from Mr. Lacy C. Barnett who supplied me with information from morning ReporlS that concluded I ordered lO take a hill in the moming and then to relinquish the same bill that same nigh~ The trouble was tl1at the NEXT MORNING we were told was roissiog io Action 24 August 1950. I was a POW over a montll before that date. to take the very same hill all over again. In Viet Nam we were told to clear a village of Viet-cong during I don't like to write about t11ose Horrible days as a POW, but due to rcspccLfor PVT. Shadrick I submit this short summary. the day. and then to retreat to our former positions at night. The next day Sincerely. -LLOYD D. KREIDER; Box 5013; Lancaster, PA we were told to do the very same things all over ~·gain . What ever 17601 , 1- 11 -92. happened to the military doctrine about seizing and holding the enemy t.erraln in order to deprive the enemy of acces.s? 6. Botb wars ended in a negotiated lruCC rather than coding in VICTORY. What ever happened to Unconditional Surrender? In Korea we promised to stay behind tl1e 38!11 Parallel like good children, and in Viet Nam. we promised to evacuate South East Asia and leave our military equipment behind so that it oould be sold on Lhe Rlack Mal'ket to our enemies. 7. Both wars were coded without an agreement to allow us pcnnission to pick up our blessed war dead from off of the batlle fields and to take them home for proper burial. 1t was abnost as if our own govenunent did oot want t!n:. repatriation of young bodies for fear it might stir up the home folks. 8. Both wars ended without a proper accounting of our P.O.\V.s. ~t •, t • "'t" .... Probably for the same reason staled above. I can't imagine a worse death I''' than that of young men stuck in prison boles. even those who were not beaten or tortured. They simply gave up and died because they lost hope that America would ever come and get them out of lllete. Heahby young men without a brui.sc on their bodies simply curled up and died without The headstone or KENNETH SHADRICK in the American Legion love, knowing only enemy hate. Cemetery In B•ckl•y, WV. This photograph and that of the bridge Stan, this is t11e nightmare J live with. It was bad enough for we named in honor or the first to die in Korea, were sent by Prince .Korean VeLerans to suffer for the policy miswkc commiucd by those in Clyburn; 216 Berkley St.; Beckley, WV 25801. power in Washington, D.C .. but it was far wOrse to stand by and watch our government make the very same mistakes all over again in Viet Nam. IT IS THE BULLETIN THAT KEEPS US MOVING with a fresh batch of young Americans bodie-S. Stan: 1 enclose you a copy of the "The Rifleman", of 31 Dec This is the real reason that Washington D.C. does not 1991, as matter of general infonnation. Between the tlme 1 look lhis to want a Korean War Memorial. T hey do not want to be printer, and the time I got it back for mailing. the Jan issue of "The reminded of their stupidity. It was bad enough for them to Graybeards" came in. and was immediately r~ and thorough1y enjoyed bave to permit a Viet Nam Memorial, but to ha,•e TWO OF as always. I believe. the newsletters are the most important single THEM would be too much. There would have to he too much thing in keeping any organization alive and mo\'ing. Reunions are great but last only a few days; the other 360 days per year it is the bulletin explaining to do to the American People. that keeps us going. -W. B. WOODRUFF JR.: P. 0 . Box 515: Decatur, -LEON G. JOHNSON (Ex 1st Lt. Korea); 105 Geneva St. Apt. 431; TX76234. Bath, N.Y.. 14& 10. (607) 776-3098. 1-26-92. P.S. You have my permission to use this letter anywhere you think that it wiH do any good. ------P•ge9 Photos and captions supplied by the KIVVMAB. "An aerial shot of the still renecting pool on the J:10 model, showing the nag pole and how the walkway and the wall extend into the pool." DESIGN OF THE MEMORIAL "A ground level shot of the walkway next to the mural wall. This wall will ha,·e hundreds of images of the representative combat and combat support personnel In an operational mode. This of course wUI Include but not be li1nited to Navy, Air Force, MASH teams including nurses, surgeons, chaplains, etc." "Overall shot or 1:10 model, looking In a south-westerly direction. The Lincoln Memorial is ro your right. The slide shows the double column or troopers emerging from the trees, ascending a slight Incline trudging toward the American nag. At the apex or the triangle is a still reflecting pool. The wall, which has a break in It to allow ''isitors to move around the pool, extends into the pool and has a statement: "In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice." There are benches under the circular bosque or trees for those who choose to rest and contemplate.'' Page 10 ------::------Aprill992 KWVA CATALOG OF OFFICIAL ITEMS FOR SALE Emblems, Badges, Patches Miniature & Full Size Medals Crests Your personal Military History Plaque only $79.50 New Item: 5 Piece Commemorative Medal ~~~<&~;rt:~~~~r WE HAVE MOVED! 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Combat Medical Badge Full Size • Regulation $ 8.50 10.PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONS Dress Miniature $ 5.00 Navy $ 1.75 Parachute Badge Army w/gold frame $ 3.50 Full Size - Regulatoon s 5.00 Korea (Syngman Phee) $ 4.50 Dress Miniature $ 5.00 w/gold lrame NEW: Korean War Vets Convnemoralive Ring w/Stone $42.50 ------CREDIT CARD ORDERS: --ORDER--- FORM------1-800-544-9275 Mall TO: (Cal for Medal & ribbon Orders) ~':#VA OUaltermallM Solos • The Miitary Shop Mu>im.., Credit Card Order P 0 . Box 2454 • Peoria, AZ. 65380 [~ -·~- ·l lZ In ARIZONA, eal1602·979-o535 OTY ITEM PRICE TOTAl !':I-IlP.\ I-IOIG 4.00 AZ. reSidents aclcl6% sales tax TOTAL Ap~l~2------~------P•~Jl GOING TO RENO? HARBOR TRAVEL OFFERS 20% OF HER COMMISSION TO KWVA FUNDS j Phone 1-800-35 HARBOR and talk to Nancy Competchio in LET "S RE - NEH - BER OU R SOL - DIERS . Green Harbor, MA. Phone is toll-free. Nancy wrote this: "Having been a travel agent for 16 years, I Dear Dick Adams: have now opened my own agency: HARBOR 1RAVEL. I offer the travel In regards to out phone conversation, I am enclosing a Cassette services of my company to all members of KIV VA and yo or families and recording of "LETS REMEMBER OUR SOLDIERS" along witll a copy friends. I will donate 20% of my commission to the KIVVA fund-raising. of the Lyric & Music. Please feel free to use this song. however you .see She said further: "yI can assist ou with airline. train. hotel. and fit that would benefiL all tl1e American Veterans. Jf additional inforrn;nion car reservations; cruises and tours as well. If you will be anending the is needed. please contact me. This Song has been Copyrighted. Reno convention iu July. call us. I look forward to assisting you iu all -LOUIS A. DePASQUALE; 2640 East Virginia Ave.; Phoenix. AZ. your travel needs and hope this will he lp to raise funds for your 8500S; 602-957-7859. 6-26-91. organization." My lyrics read as follows: In her home town. Nancy is "fortuuate to have lhc opportunity Let's remember our soldiers Those who fought to end the Sling Wat. to work with the Lopes-Ferris Chapter in Marshfield. MA. As a Den or We shouJd always remember, mother. I bring Scout troops to VA hospitals to visit. I coordinated a bike Overy tlling tlJeir sacrifice was for. a-them ft1ndraiser for the local monument fund and have donat.cxl flowers and wreal.b whicb decorate the monument site." Every gold star parent Hold you bead up high NANCY COMPERCHIO With lbe wives aLxl children HARBOR TRAVEL (1-800-25 HARBOR) Of tl>e men wbo said goodbye. I>. 0. Box 656; Green Harbor, MA 02041 L et's remember our soldiers. May they not have died in vain. We have letters with good poems ... (2) We have letters with tales of extraordinary Let's remember our soldiers experiences in Korea. __ Those who left their loved ones all alone. But we have limited space for publishing _.. We should a.lways remember, That they felJ on many shores unknown. and will do all possible to publish your letter; please Not a soldier fighting bear with us as we "sort-of'' ration out our space. Thought of race or creed. Thank you. THE EDITOR. S ide by side in battle \Vben our nation (country) was in need. If you are interested in the Lake Tahoe boat ride in Lc;t's remember our soldiers. Reno, here is the 11ame and number for you to Let them rest as God decreed. contact for information: Ms Tammy Dahlberg; IMPORTANT RANDOM INCOMING phone 916-541-3364; or FAX 916-541-3130. The This Christmas greeting card came: "Just a shon note. I made KWVA reunion committee is l1il1 involved in this three trips to the Land of the Morning Calm. I would lil EDITOR: THE GRAYBEARDS. Dear Sir: This one is tlte opinion of your Graybeards editor: "The Korean In the "YOU WROTE IT" section of the January 1992 issue of \Var transformed the eoLire world and yet the men and women who "THE GRAYBEARDs· every letter hit home, but none with greater perfonned their LaSks of war are the least-known and least-recognized by impact than tbat of Colonel (USA JttT.) David Hackworth. The veteran the American pcopJe aod our go"emmcnt. of United States military service is and has been almost completely "Their untimely deatbs in a war fought in a lMd most of l1tem shunted aside by the govetnment that he served just as SOO!l as tll e "dust had been unaware of and for a people whom tltey never met i.~ a mantle of bas settled" and the war is painfully brought to a conclusion. A~ is A booor that crut on1y add to their legacy of sacrificing their short lives for ~! What tbc bell or who the hell takes it upon themself 10 label any the future of their homeland and its citizens ... our United States of war in which human lives are lost anything Less? The news media seems America. to is delight in keeping this misnomer alive for forty plus years now. \Vho "It is my personal opinion that the wall as presently proposed so complacent or so ridiculously smug in this government that they think for the Memorial does not even begin to approach the magniwde of honor that the veterans of any war will sit by and be ignored in favor of some all America owes to tltose Killed In Action, those Missing In Action. ridiculous spending programs carried out by the politicians to seek favor those living today in their own special lonely Hell as a result of war to line their own pockets while t.bey drag their feet when it come~ to spending a few dollars to be1lefit the veterans who put them in their over experiences. paid positions to begin with? "Why is it wrong to put l11e names on dle wall - just as was We (tbe veteran) will bave to wait a long time until we are done for the Viet Nam veterans? Why is it wrong to duplicate the method finally lucky enough to see some one in office who has a shred of decency of tribute that bas. proved to be oue of the most respected and publicized and will stand up for l1te rights eanted at risk of life and limb. by, not only of all our war memorials?" tho KOREAN WAR VETERAN, bm all other veterans. None of us wants ··STAN HADDEN: P.O. Box 131; Harpers Ferry, WV 25425; 304-535. preferential treatment. None of us asks for anything that we weren't 2259. promised and lhat wasn't earned. Tbc ve-teran. by and large is l.bc "ELITE. of this society This society would not exist if it were not for the veterans "Stan, what we KWVA members need to do is to take our soory ~! on the Korean War Memorial to the TV news shows such as 20120. 48 To bell with the damn parades, to hell with the "mouthed Hours and 60 Minutes and the other TV programs that are always promises" that never materialize. The veteran needs something reporting on these types of eventS 10 tbe American people. I think it is substantial, and he/she needs it now, not when they are in their graves. well past the time [bat we let tlte American people know what has and is 1 joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1952 when I was taking place in regards to the memorial. Just reading about this separated from the Amty, and 1 have been beating my bead against tlte commission aod what they have to say about the memorial and the type of wall for 40 plus years in tbc area of veterans benefits and rights. I am a changes they want to make, I have come to the firm and trueful past commander of both the V.F. W. and the American Legion and a charter member of THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION.! conclusion that these people are what I beard one Korean \Var vet. call am not a politician nor am 1 attempting to make any kind of political them, "Educated Idiots". Again I think that was putting it mildly because I statement. 1 am. however, an American citizen first and a vc.tcran. who is think of mucb stronger words. just let the mind wander. fed up to 1he ears" wi t11 this perpetua) foot dragging by the "(Powers that "By the way, I think I might have a first for you and the be'l'l?) in the area of veterans recognition. ALL VETERANS Of ALL Membership and t11at is that I served three tours of duty in Korea: before WARS!!!! t.be war, during the war and after tbc war. February 1947 ·August 1948, Just what the hell is the differenoe between a war and a police September 1950 · August 1951, May 1957 • Seplember 1958. Piist time action anyhow???? before the war I served in Seoul and after the war I served in Pusan. -GEORGE W. RUNYAN, Member Number 360, Korean W9r Veterans "Remember my dear and fellow comrades. if we do not stand Association: I Kathy Drive: RD 2. Box J78H: Seoeca. Pa. l6346· up to be counted. we won·t be counted!" 9618. 1-!.S-92. ··FRED A. DUVE, JR.; 916 West Clark; Vennillim~ SD 57069. "Remember when you were in servlce and you bad a complaint I RICHARD G. STILWELL I that you wanted to be heard. wbat did you hear? . . . Ooe of two things: "Get your card punched by the Chaplain" or "Write a letter 10 your This letter is for the purpose of making a personal COliUDCDt Congressmau. '' concerning the passing of an outstanding Marne Man, General Richard G. "Really. if our members would just sit down and take an hour to Stilwell, on Chrisbnas Day 1991 . My good fortune was to have him as my write a Jeuer it might mean a Jot. The leuer doesn't have to be fancy just regimental commander in Korea in the 15th Infantry known as the "Can so you get your thoughts out there. The squeaky wheel gets tbe oil. as Dn" RegimenL I served under him as a company commander and as his ~1ey say: assistatlt S-2. This was during the winter campaign of 1952-5:3. His •• WARREN DOI..FINGER; 30-33 Westgate Dr.; Bohemia. NY 11716. outstanding leadership inspired aU under his command. My good friend, Leonard Lassor, who was my medic in Korea TASK FORCE SMITH SURVIVORS ARE SOUGHT aneoded the funeral service at West Point. An impressive ceremony was I am planning 10 write an acoount of the actions of Task Force held in the \Vest Point Chapel before the internment in the cemetery Smith in tbe early days of the Korean War, and am writing 10 request your behind the chapel. Quoting Leonard's letter, "There was a Catholic Mass assistance in contacting sllfviving members of tbat task force. It was for Ole General at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Cadet Chapel and then buried in composed predominantly of members of the 1st Battalion. 21st InfanLry, the back of the Old Cadet Chapel." General Stilwell had served as the and was commanded by then·Ueutenant Colonel Charles B. Smith. I commandant of West Point in 1960 when my brother Paul met him at bis would greatly appreciate your placing my request for information in the class reunion. This assignment is re.scrved for the most promising officers of tbe army of which General Stilwell most definitely was (rom my next issue of your publication. experience in his Korean command. I am a member of the KWVA, who retired from my medical Along witJJ thousands of men. 1 owe my life 10 one of the finest practice some tllree years ago 10 devote my time to the swdy and wriling officers who ever Jed troops io combat. ht my condolence letter to Mrs. of military history. I have just completed my first work, a critical Stilwell, l sroLed that 1 was only one of many who will miss and greatly biography of MG Edwin 0. Patrick, mortally wounded while respect her husband. He served in three wars and his last assignment was conunanding the Sixth Infantry Division on Luzon. Philippine Islands. in chairman of the Korean War Memorial Committee. ln our phone March 1945. 11lis biography will serve as my master's thesis in history at conversation in October he said that it will be done despite problems we the University of Hawaii. I will greatly appreciate any assistance that you all know abouL The ·charity of choice" lO honor his outslanding life can provide. should be to this memorial for which he worked so hard. ··WILSON A. HEEFNER, M.D. (COL MC AUS·Ret); 7205 Park Woods - DAN BRAUCHER; 710 73rd Court: Willowbrook, IL 60521. Drive: Stockton, CA 95207. Pagcl4::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::=:=:=:=:=-r------Aprill992 YOU WROTE IT YOll WROTE IT A KOREAN VETERAN WHOSE NAME WILL NOT I think non-vcwran "pOliticos'' bavc entirely 100 much to say APPEAR ON THE MEMORIAL a. bout vete':'ns ~n d what we deserve. IL's lhe Korean War vet who put his ltfe on tl1e hoe 10 Korea and had to go through all that crnp aod it should Dear Stan: I would like lO s<.:c lhi:; article appe-ar in Greybeard. be the Korean War vet who should have tl1e fina l say on our monument Ma ~ter Sargent George Mcintyre. Fox Co. . 15 RCT. 3rd aod what it should look like. Infantry Division. died irl Korea. but wiiJ never appear with our dead. Irs our "Baby". Mac carne back to Korea for a lhird tour in 1953. He served in I'm sick and I ired or Lbose n011~vet~ telling us what we should oc:cupaLron i1l 1947. returned in late 1950 and again volunteered io 1953. do and !>houldo'l do. They never had to go through what we bad to go He wa-; wounded three Lime~ in combat. Lhmugh and are not qualified to run our lives fo r us. I ftri> l met M::.c irl 1953. when we were both transferred from \Ve earned our right tQ speak and get what we deserve and by Baker Co. • 15 Regunenl to Fox Co. He was made my as.sistant on a RAR, God, we should stick to our guns. --RJCHARO A. lli, ANC; 19200 even lhoug,h he wa~ a Corporal and I j ust a Private. He never questioned Pawnee; Cleveland. OH 44119- 1725. Phone 216-486-8 156. thi!> arrangement and I had a lot or respect lor him. This was brought on hy 2nd Plutu<-)n being hit on Outpost Harry. in April 1953, taking heavy "It is my opinion that the names of those kiUed in action and e,_·:.~. .. ua1ticl>. We were sent in to beer up tbc 2nd. POW /MIA names be engraved io stone. TI1is is a simple. powerful, and I feel that Mac was the reason I came back. He and I were ,,ood respectfu l effort that the Amer1can people continue to uodcrsumd. friend!> to !he end. eo "(Yes, I can punch a number on a computer and read names; I In November of 1953. Mac was court.ruartialed for something also understand I can purchase a complete listing of all names. however, he said to a colonel on Thanksgiving d~1 y. Two d&ys later he was de.moted lhis is no la.l)tiog tribute to t11ose who paid the ultimate price!) tu Corporal and relieved of aU company responsibility. whe-re he had "I want to read my 1947 graduation classmates name (DEAN been the Fin>t Sargent. That night wc heard one shot and was told shortly BUNDSCHUH) on tl1e wall of this memorial. He gave his youug life aflcrw&rd that Mac had taken his life in the battalion area. early to that war 10 Korea." --GENE L. BOWSER: 12373 4tb Street SE: I still think of Mac and miss him. A Korean Veteran who will Fon Myers. FL 33905-4811. not appear on the memorial. * * *. * --IRV TREMBLAY; I0009 Lexington NE; Albuqerque, NM 87112: 505- A number of members ha,·e phoned to ask about a 294-3743. 1-21 -92. * * * .. * quc~ti0110aire they haYe receh•ed in the mail from MJnneapoliS. The questions are asked in a "\'Oiuntary study" or KWVA. Tbe Board or DID YOU KNOW TIDS MAN? Directors and officers and Graybeards know notbiug about that I wear one of the MJA bracelets and would like to kuow letter. We. do not know bow the sending party round your name and anytl1ing about: 1st LT FRANCES W. r.SCOTT; U.S.A.f. 12-3 1-53 addl't'SS. Korea. Your help will be appreciated. and God bless you. Contact me: ANNA McHUGH; 525 1 Akron St.; Philadelphia. PA 19124. 1t * * * lt GRAYBEARDS FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW HIS CHURCH HAS A PROBLEM "Dear Editor: [ have a problem. Maybe so yOtl also have the Last September our posrage cos! wem "P from twelve same one at you owo respective church. These Methodist preachers and one·lra/f cettrs 10 fourteen and one-half cents. When we add (whe,rc I go) never, evc.r lllention in lhei1· se.rvic.-.c for the Sunday nearest all costs 10gerher, it costs abour $1.25 for each Graybeards you MemoriaJ Day and Velerans l)ay anyt11 ing about us veterans - or those receive. Tluu just about rakes care of the first five bucks in your .who died. dues (and wuler our by·laws we have manv who due ro their ~I can't detennioe IF lhese preachers arc pacifist, forgetful, or special starus, pay 110 dues 01ul all others pickup,part of their jwa don't. tare-. Any suggestion how I can bring t11em into line? l have spoken to them wilb no results so far. I think we do deserve a mention. cost). don·t you?" When you move a1ul do nor give us advance notice, it - JAMES MALONE: 12703 Jonos Rd.; Apt 1015: Houston, TX 77070. costs from 35 cems to $1.86 jr.st to be notified by the post office Editor's note: I dw111o. Jam~s; just do not give up. Maybe tlu:y are that you have changed address. Will you please make a note part of our younger gtmerOiiOtt who have n.ever bee,, rold somewhere and 1te~1 time you move: TELL GRAYBEARDS FIRST. all,\'thing abou.t the war by our government or educational system. And if you have any loose clwnge tO give to us for ** **• postage use, it shall be appreciattd. Thank you. SUPPORT THE IKV MEMORIAL To The Editor of Graybeards: Re: The Memorial planned for Wa shington D.C. 1 am CANADA HAS ABOUT 4,000 MEMBERS AND PLANS l) Uggesting that we stop putting money in a bottOmless pit. As long as tbe ITS 1992 REUNION government is involved there will be delays and cost override, example we have g(mc fwm 6 million to 15 million doiJars and we are stiiJ no . . "The one roost important ingredient that binds together an closer today then we wen.: 2 yt-an> ago. Even the concept 38 men walking assocJauon such as ours. where we have nearly 4.(X}() members scattered does not in any way represent what we endured. from coasL to coast in 60 active units. is communication," said SAM I urge t.he members to support the International Korean Vclerans URQUHART. CD (National President KVA of Canada); TI40 #4 Road, Memorial. San Piedro. CA. Tt represents what we endured. the R•cllmond, B. C. V6Y 2T5. His message to Canadian units concluded: "I sincerely hope that Government is llOt involved. (fhe government that forgot and ignored the Korean Veteran). The cost 3.6 million dollars bas remained due to tbe fact from now on. that all of our members will be kept infonned as to the the government is not envolved. happenings of KVA Canada.· -CLIFFORD \V, MEYER: #3831 K. W.V.A. Mcmlx:r of The Cbosin Three re~visits 10 Korea are planoed for J 992. Members of the New Zealand KVA are discussing the possibility of pursuing their Few~ Prc-sidenl River City Chapter; 7143 Valerian a Ave.; Citrus Heights. CA 95621 ·1962; 1·916-723-8026. 1- 19-92. govt:roment for issuance of their own Korean War medal. KVA of Canada Jnc National Convention Committee have sent COPY DEADLINE FOR out infomtation kits and registration forms. Planned to be held in mid· JUNE GRAYBEARDS IS September, this huge event should be most enjoyable for U. S. veterans. MAY 15 Contact Sam Urquhart. Aprilt992 Page 15 The 1992 REUNION- JULY 24 THRU 28 -WILL BE HELD IN RENO, NEVADA! 8th ANNUAL REUNION AND MEMORIAL SERVICE 39TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CEASE FIRE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION RENO, NEVADA OFFICIAL NOTICE JULY 24-25-26-27-28, 1992 OFFICIAL NOTICE An exciting reunion combined with somber memorial ceremonies as well as official business will greet every member of 'r0/VVA next July in Reno. Bring your family; enjoy the casinos. the boat cruise on Lake Tahoe, the many other sights and pleasures that will be there. Your reunion committee has tried to hold costs down and the following agenda will give you your choice of what to select. Rooms are reserved at the SPECIAL RATES SHOWN (single or double) per day. Other rooms are available nearby, but we suggest that early reservations are a must. In order to receive this special rate you must use the KWVA procedure and form. All functions will be held in the main hotel: The On MONDAY, July 27; a series of seminars is NUGGET (Tower), a year-round casino. Secondary planned for start in the morning. Help is needed and your accommodations a re available in the next-door offer will be welcomed. Our traditional Memorial Ceremony COURTYARD Hotel about 300 feet from the Tower. There will be held. There will be a reception with cash bar after 5 are 7 restaurants in the Tower with prices all in low range. p.m.; followed by traditional Commemorative Banquet and ROOM RATES apply for 2 days BEFORE July 26 installation of new officers and Board members. We plan and for 3 days AFTER July 28. Early reservations are only 8 per dinner table; seating will be allocated by ticket recommended. We have made arrangements lor the on first come/first served basis. following: On TUESDAY, July 28: we will have a joint buffet On FRIDAY July 24; All rooms are booked. Board breakfast with recap business discussion followed by of Directors will meet. You are welcome to be present. adjournment around noon. On SATURDAY July 25, 100 rooms, Tower, at $80 Among the many other sights and things for your plus 50 rooms, Courtyard, at $60. Registration w ill entertainment will be an evening dinner cruise on Lake commence. Hospitality room will be a cash bar operated by Tahoe on a motor steamer. It is not part of the reunion the hoteVno host. schedule but we can help you get reservations at a cost of On SUNDAY July 26; 150 rooms, Tower, at $80 about $40 per person which includes sit-down dinner. and plus 100 rooms, Courtyard, at $60. Business meeting and dancing to tunes of the Forties and Fifties elections will start about 9 a.m. THE 1992 REUNION JULY 24-28, RENO, NEVADA PLEASE MAIL ______• ______• _• _ • - - - - •• - • - • - •••••••• - - • CUT HERE ATTENDANCE QUESTIONNAIRE Mail to: Korean War Veterans Association (REUNION) SELECT YourKWVA P.O. Box 12205 No.1 or No.2 Card NO.___ _ Bahimore, Maryland 21281 Your Name: ______Spouse Name: ______(Please Print) (Please Print) Address: ______ I WILL ATTEND _____Yes ____,No SPOUSE; ____Yes ____,No 1. { Reunion Fee of $ ______.at $69.50 per person enclosed; Check number_ ____ PAYMENT PLAN: (PER PERSON) D ALL NOW D HALF NOW D BALANCE BEFORE JULY 10 OR ' PICK-AND-CHOOSE" as follows, for which payment is enclosed or arranged for as explained: { IX] Flat Fee MUST BE PAID - $28.00 } 00 _ Persons at $28 Flat Each = $ Due } 2 Breakfast,28July$12.00 Personsat$12 Each = $ ___D,ue · D D _ _ $ __ D Banquet, 27 July . $29.50 D __Persons at $29.50 Each = $ Due 3. YE$-1 AM INTERESTED IN THE LAKE TAHOE CRUISE. Send me the address for getting more information. MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Korean War Veterans Association; Note "For 1992 Reunion" Operating fund donation of $ enclosed; Check number____ _ _ CHECK _ MONEY ORDER YOUR SIGNATURE AND DATE Pago16 ------.,------Aprll 1992 ARE YOU OliT THERE'! ARE YOll OliT Tl-lERE'? Looking for member.; of the 307TH BOMB GROUP 1946· 1954 B·29's I would like to locate CPL LEONARD F. HAUGE, RA 19348076. that served at Mac-Dill AFB and Kadella AFB. Contacc Lee Rosenberg. 3 Served in E Co 3IstlnfRegt 7tlt InfDiv from Inchon to Yalu River 1950. Wcllingk>n Dr.; Stony Crook, NY 11790. PhN (5 t6) 751-7324. For 40 years I was sure he was KIA but he is not listed in Washington **** * ca~ually list Contact me: JAMES E. HATTON: 297 East Bullard #132; 2nd Chern Mortar BN: I have been unable to read anything or find Fresno. CA 93710, or phone me 209-453.()932. anybody Lu connection with this battalion. They were in Korea 1950 to **** * 1953. I was called back as a reserve in Scp~ 1950 to Nov. 1951; served on Any ser,.ice men wbo were in 44TH MOBIL ARMY fron t Lines CQolinUOu$ly from F. 0. to lsl Sgt. A Co. Can we hf!.ar from SURGICAl, HOSPITAL from July !9S3 until August 1954, fd Iil I have made this ORDER OF THE BAYONET and paid for it out A of my own pocket. I am 80 pen:cnt di..al>led and can't afford too PERSONAL MESSAGE much. I f you can place a word 1n GrJyheard~ that I have them for TO YOU••• THE MEMBER OF KWVA SJO.OO 1 will donate part or the pncc to KWVA. It 1S made of IL is higb time for eacb of us to sit down. look in tile nickel and ~ilvcr. It wa.' giVen to the 7th Divi\ion ror high usc of minor. and ask OUISCh·cs: How can I do something good for my the bayonet from 1950 to 1953 in Korea. fatnil)'· for my country. for my fellow veterans?" -GILBERT CSgtiSII) ISHAM: 9544 W. Morgan; Milwaukee, There is one suggestion that we will make here in the Wl53228. pages or Graybeards - you can help 10 NEW BOOK WILL CITE POLITICIANS' MILITARY TELL AMERICA RECORDS A D VET VIEWPOINTS ABOUT THE KOREAN WAR • A dear KOREAI" EX·I'OW fncnd or our. IS work.log OD • projccl 1.0 be rc1e~W ~n I hope e\'ery Korean Veleran will pay THE GOAL OF TH E KOREAN WAR VETERANS anenuon to 1t. Much rc~carch 11t being conducled right now for lhe ASSOCIATION IS TO DEVELOP AND PRESERVE ALL FACBTS OF tlpcoming election SC.:OIMJil Rc: thObC runnms 111 Lhc elcctaons. We ha\'C:: aU THE KOREAN WAR: grown up with the nollon of "WE THE PF.OPI.E "' arc running Lhis A. -Publish text have seminars. films. books and joumali on country. Rut :-.ad to to!J)' WE THH OOVf.J{NMRNT 110 at Lhe helm. h l1le Korean War. seems to be th{tl the only nght we truly ha,·c lefl at our d1sposal (smce B. - Publish teaching materials for educators from elementary they refuse to atknowl<..-dgc uur Jcnen.. mnrche..; a1ld ~·otce~o) is our VOTE. school to oolleg.e: level sources. "The reM!an:h now 111 r~mg.n.:'~ will expo~e the voting records, C. - Creat.e an atchive for collectJon of papers, documents and military service and personal fl!clings about Kore01n Veternnr. (:as well 01s films pertaining ro the Korean War, including a library for public use. all other veterans.) So l11ut'~ why it's >~o imponanl 10 study this material D.-Document tlle se.rvice of our c:ueruuy when it corncs out and liu -. w1ll be an exccllenl wuy to tum the allied forces. E.-Create a Museum to display the artifucL'i from tJ1e Korean tide. A~ the old ~aying goes: lhcrl!'s more tht1n one way to skin a cat! War. This will give those who write and stud y their history th e There arc ulot of fat cut!t in Wu!t.hington. They've become fat on money opponunity to touch, see ru1d experieoce lhc inOucnccs of those times. while in office. But if U1 cy an.: rc 11'10vcd from oflicc and the right people The Museum will provide a place to bring our fruuilies tO view the put in Lbcir pla<.:c. Thinglt can chungc"' contributions made for the peace and freedom of our greot nation nnd our ··CHARLES and BETTY WINI) ER: 3214·B 74U1 SL: Lubbock, TX allied nations. 79423. It's time to rea.li7.e that if we do oot start son1e or the aims of our ------l organization, that they will be lost after the complclion of tlu: Memorial DEPT. Of IU.INOIS TO MEET We have certainly come to know that the public is nol cmolional aboul The Department of lllinoi!t. KWVA has announced thnt they will our memoria! or overwheJrned aboutnotic..-:ing our war. ha"c a St;,Hc Con\'cnuon on JUNE 20. 1992 at Decatur. llhnol.$. It is Although we do not have enough mcmbc:n 10 have political o;ponsorcd by the 0\:partment of 11Jan01.~. K W V.A. and ho~ited by the strength 1 think we have accomplisbcd an 115tonishing n:cOf'd in congress Charles Parher Chapter K.w. V.A. and other federal offices for the sue of our associolion. Thi:-. lS the ~c.-ond con .. ~ntJon held 111 llhnoa~ ond is open to not only llhnois Korean War Veteran~. but any Korean War Veteran who WE MUST BUILD OUR MEMBERS tOP want~ 1o come and panK:iiJ'Ile. Theli4: Veterans are encouraged 10 bnng \oYE NEED YOUR HELP! :-.polbC.s. (~dy and rricJXb. We will ha\·c at least one Nat.onal Dtrector. Nev. Sial< Off~ten and Chapter Officer> will be •"""" on 1ba1 nigbL Thts ~~ good ttme 10 mcel your Orftecrs and Comrades_ The PLACE is: Hobday Inn. Docawr. 11 - 1.<1• g<:IIO£clhcr and make ita ln<'morable onel Reserv.tuon Form. Wnle Paul H. Stem Jr. 614 S Crea. Decatur, 0 62522. Questions taken at 217-468-20-19 after 5 PM. Billy R. Sm1tb: li6 Mac:· Cory Dr. Orcaoo. IL 62554. PRESIDENT, KWVA YES! I WANT TO HELP! PLEASE 1 AM ENCLOSING: OotherS 0$200 0 $100 Osso Os1o CONSIDER FOR TELL AMERICA ABOUT THE KOREAN WAR THIS AS CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. YOUR WAY MAKE PAYABLE TO: KWVA NATIONAL TREASURER. DO NOT SEND CASH. TO TELL YOUR CANCELLED CHECK IS YOUR RECEIPT. MAIL MAIL TO: KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION, INC, .. TO AMERICA P.O. BOX 127 - CARUTHERS, CALIFORNIA 93609 ABOUT THE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS: (PLEASE PRINT)______KOREAN WAR l':ogc 18------April!992 THIS IS WHERE THE NEARLY THREE MILLION !:::"lclosure 4 OOI.LARS WAS SPENT: In response to many requests from K WVA members, the U. S. General Accounting A/E ANO CCJ!PS OF ENCINEUS COSTS Deetmber 2, 1991 Orficc sent a report of audit in which. among other EACH CHANGE SlOtS NEV TOTAL COST documents, this one s hown hcrt "is a current report on the BASIC CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH , 01~ sPECIAl CH 6 financial status of the Korean War Memorial" . "Cooper· 08/01/89 Ol/12/90 10/09/90 02/20/91 Ol/25/91 04/18,191 06/10/91 Lecky" is the architect working 011 the l\1eruorial design. ..--..··--···--- ...... - .... e,.======-=-======---=------m --m----'"""-= = Cooper ·lecl(y _..I...... F leld hwest l9a1 -...... ions ...... ------· 50.000 ·--60.000····-·--- 60.000 ···-·--········-----60.000 60.000 ··,-60.000-----·- 60,000 --60 .000- 2. Seteet $W\Pt0t' & ~ I!I.&C)Jettes 200,000 339.000 H9.000 H9.000 339.000 339,000 339,000 Jl9,000 l . Preconcept Report ·~. 000 200 ,000 200.000 200.000 200.000 200.000 200 .000 200,000 ' · Concept Design 1~ . 000 130.~00 1 30 . ~0 130 .~00 130 .~00 130.~00 130.~ 130.~00 S. Prel iminary Design 1~.000 160. ~ 160.~00 ' 96, ~00 680 . •0 ~ 690, 40~ 690 , •0~ 690,405 6. F lnal Des l9n 90.000 1 8~.~ 18~ .soo •8~.soo 18 ~. ~00 18~. ~00 18 ~.~ 18~ .~00 1. Attend meetings 10,000 2~.000 2~.000 2s .ooo ~0.000 50.000 ~0.000 50.000 8. Des i9" 1'\Jral Wal t 360,000 2,,000 U l ,OOO U1,000 141 ,000 1-41,000 9 . Construct 1/8 scale $tbtve IIIOdel 290,000 3U,095 31,,095 3U,095 3U,095 10 . ~ 1/8 scale lfOdtt to Wa"'lngton 21 ,000 27,000 II. Reoesi9n with 19 statues ...... ~ ~..... -=:=:: ...... ~ --~~~----~30~.000 ~~ CIXPER~LEO::Y SU8 tOTAL . . ... ,,,,, ...... 650.000 I, IOO. SOO 1,-460,500 1, 750, 500 2, 100,500 2, 110,500 2,1l7,SOO 2, 4,2,500 AHOUNl CIIANGEO ...... 4~0 . ~0 360,000 290,000 3~0 . 000 10,000 21 ,000 30~.000 Corps of Eng i ~rs (8al t Imore) ,.,..... ------·---••----•~=...... ___...... ,.,.... ~c••aa~•••-••~=------1. Project Hanage.«~ent 18.800 18.800 18.800 18.800 18.800 21,)00 2 1, l00 21,)00 2. ~sign rev \ew ~' . 260 3•.260 3•.260 3•.260 3•.260 3•.260 3.4,260 3'.260 3. £p,lron As.sessmentft.eal Estate 60.000 60.000 60.000 60,000 60 .000 60.000 10.000 10,000 ' . NorHtd'lntcal s~ t .. 0.000 40.000 40,000 40.000 '0.000 '0.800 40,800 40,800 5. Geo technical Design ~ .000 50.000 50 .000 so.ooo ~o.ooo ~0 . 000 ~0. 000 6. Develop unh fiH I)I"'Oje<: t ln- hOu:Se 0 60,000 60.000 7. R.e OC:E SlJ9 TO TAL • ..... ••••••• ... •••••• .. •• 153 .060 203,060 203,060 203 .060 203.060 206.360 276,360 296, 360 ..,_, CHANGED ... , ..... ' ...... so.ooo 0 0 0 l.JOO ro.ooo 20,000 a::...... ~TOTAL$ •• .... •••••• •••.. ••••• . • . •• 803 .060 1.303,560 1, 663 , 560 1,953.560 2, l03.S60 2, 316,860 2, 413,860 2,1}8,860 AtO..NT CHANGED •• ....••••••.. ..••••• .. · ~.~00 360,000 290,000 l ~.ooo 13 .300 91,000 325,000 REUNIONS REONIONS 33RD AND 44TH INFANTRY DIVISIONS VETERANS ASSOCIA'OON Open Reunion 33rd WW II. 441b Korean War. 33rd WOLFHOUNDS TO GATHER IN OMAHA uflcr WW U, 33rd Brigade. Daw; 1-2 August 1992. Place Best Western NERRASKA 271b In fa ntry Regiment known as "Tbe Shelton Motor lno. D~.calUr, II .. Write: Paul H. Stem Jr.. 614 S. Crea; Wolfhounds" will hold a reunion in Omaha, Nebraska July Decatur. II.. 62522. Chester Boggs. 2580 E Logan. Decatur. II.. 62526 or 31st to August 2nd. l992. lf you have ever served wiLb the Charles Munic. 465 S. Linden. Dec•tur. IL 62522. Wollhounds and have beard the chilling cry of a wolfi>ound * * * * * a1 oigh1. you should plan 10 aueod 1b.is gulberiog of 1bc pack. Notice to anyone. who s~rved with CHARLTR COl\,lPANY For additionaJ itlfonnation wrilt:-: Wolfhound Reunion: 4 104 S 42nd SL; 1ST BATTALION, 1ST MARJNF.~ in Korea 1950-5 1. The company Omaha, NE. 68107-1096. ho.s reorganized :md has been having reunions. The 7lh reunion of ChMLie Company will he beld in Reno Nevada at the Sands Regency Hotel aod 24TH INF DIV: a reunion will be held May 15-20. 1992 at the Casino from August 26 to August 30, 1992. For further infonnation Executive Plaza Inn. 823 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville. Tenn 37217. co111act AI Baiocchi, C-J · l Reunion HcadquaJ1ers. 2975 Treat Blvd. Suite Send your reservations to PAT SPENCER, 1-800.251-5964. This reunion A-1: Concord. CA 94518. oonsis1S of E, F. G, H companies, 21s1Re g1 241h lnf Div AND I. K. L. M ..... *.It Companies 34th Regt 24th lnf Div 1950.195 I, Korea. Any questions call 106TH ORO CO HM will hold it mmual reunion Aug. 15-16. 1992 in or write HARRY WITTMAN; 1385 Terri S1.; Keyser. WV 26726 or Springfield. MO. Comact: HAROLD BAKER: 2637 W. Jean: Springfield, phone 304-788.1}165. MO 65803. Phone 417-869-4723. ** *** COMPANY "L", 35TH lN~'ANTRY, 25TH DIVISION, will hold i1S * >l * *. USS WRIGHT AZI-AVI, CVJ. 49, CC-2. Sepl. 16·20, 1992 Co01act annual reunion May 15·17, 1992, a1 Days Inn in Shelby, NC. Contact W. USS Wrigh1 Assn... Inc. 5250 Loughborough Ave.; St Louis, MO 63109. fl. Woodruff, PO Box 515. Decarur TX 76234; Ph 817/627·3745. Phone 618-235-9016. * *" * * I992 MUSTANG MUSTER The Marine Corps Mus1ang Association's 424th FA Un will be holding a reunion in September 1992, which will "1 992 Mus1ang MuSter" (Reunion and General Membership Meetings) 1ai PLEASE EXAMINE YOUR MAILING LABELl This is Graybeards' desk ot J o.m. 4 .. t1u11's bt'fore sunup. The e.ntirc editorial staff occupi~s the one chair. See th~ wp of page one where "e ha'e placed your mailin~ ~obcl. II 'h<>tlld >how the following infonnalion: ~lcmbc"hop nurnhcr/ date your dues are payable ~~:;~ng addrc" t t PLtst t Cit)ffown/Stmc mail dcli\'ery zip code NOTF.! YOUR HELP IS REQUESTED: If any of the inft11'mution on )'Our label i'1. incorrect: please write HtuTy \Vullacc, Mcmbcr,hip Chairman; P.O. Box 12205; Baltimore. MD 2128 1. . .. and stories sorted on the llour by the 6 dollar typewriter. Or sec page 2 for his phone. 11 your dues art• past :due. plea~ send your payrnc nl lO Harry. MARK IT with your memher ... and th~ day's mail- every letter will he answered. THIS IMPRESSIVE MEMORIAL was dedicated June 24, 1990 In Eric PA. ANTHONY M. PR ESTON; 505 Colorado Or.; Erie, l'A 16505 CFIM FA lln, or I Corps Arty) sent this photu and added: " On the: other side urc engro\·ed tlte nomes or oU E·rie veterans Killed or l\liS!)Ittg Ju Action, und those who died in th P.O.\V. comps." ..• ;10d the ' 'an loadt*d with prlntll() COJlles en route to the mailer and postoffice. We just thought you nol~bt like tu know how hard Graybeards works for you. Page20 ======--,--====------April 1992 REUNIONS REUNIONS 999th FIELD ARTILLERY BATIALION will be holding their seventh Hoeing is sponsoring a celebration fo r the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF annual reunion SaLurday and Sunday Sept 12 -13, al the Days Inn in THE B-29, Aug. 14, 15, 16. They say about 20 Group/Wing associations Monroe. Michigan. Anyone interested may call me: BERNIE JONES. arc planning reunions al this lime. It should be great fun! Contact: PaulS. 313-654-6915 or write 2317 Carleton West; Carleoon, Ml48117. Friedrich. Bomb Group Coordioatioo Comminee; PO Box 3999. M/S 17- ***** 28: Seattle. WA 98124-2499. (206) 662·2501. The 2<14TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATI'ALION (LI'L JOE), Korea. * **** 1950-1954, will bold its eighth reunion in St. Louis, Mo. on 7-1 0 October A reunion of pe:rsormel who trained or served at the fonner US Naval Air 1992. For further infonnation, contact Nick Vanderbave. 1333 Littleton Station, Hutchinson, Kansas is scheduled fo r May 15-17. 1992 at Road, Morris Plains, N. J. 07950. telephone: 201-538-7189. Hutchinson. WAVES. Cadets, squadron and station personnel are aiJ *** ** invited. Details ate available from Jim Powell~ Box 113; Ncwbt•rg. PA 86TH ORDNANCE COMPANY will hold ils annual reunion 17240. Phone: (7 17) 423-5236. 15-17 September 1992 in West Richfield, OH. Contact: Stephen J. Luska. 8255 Wright Road. Bre<:ksville. OH 44141. 7th Defense/AAA Battalion, U.S.M.C. Reunion September 16-20. 1992. (216) 526-2159. MarrioL Howl. SL l.ouis. MO. Conlact: Phil Pacini; I9l Gr"--cnbriar Road: -"**** Lewistown, PA l7044. USS NEW JERSEY VETERANS, INC. will hold its 6th reunion Sept. 3-7 1992 at the Holiday Inn Crowne Pla?.a, Nashville, Tn. Contact: Edwin 8th FA 8N, Korea 1950-53 Reunion in Valley Forge. PA. Aug 27-30 Fogelson 281 Auttunn Trail, Port Orange, FL 32119 Phone 904-788-1459. contact AIJen M. Smidl 3338 l)upont Ave. N. Minneapolis. MN. 55412 * * * *. (612) 529-4567 (Any person also interested in 25th lnf Div. Reunion) 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATlON (THUNDERBIRDS) ***~" will hold their annual reunion, 21-23 August l992, at the Hilton Jnn West. 3rd (nf. Dh·. O.P. Harry Sun·h·al: A reunion of a11 Outpost Harry be 10~ 1 4. in Oklahoma City. OK. For further lnfonnation. contact Raul Trevino, Survival will held on June In Fort Stewart. GA. All Interested 2145 NE 36tll Sueet. Oklahoma City. OK 73 111. Tdepbone # (512) 68 1- Members. please contacl: Jerry Cunningham: 501 Chilhowie Rd. 9134. Columbia, SC 29209 or Phone (803) 783-4491; For further infonnation. ***** **"** USS MCGOWAN D0678, 15th reunion Baton Rouge, LA. 8-10. H & S Co. !20th ENGINEER (C) Bn. 45th DJ''ISION is October 1992. All former crewmcmbcrs 1943-1960 Contact: DON plal)ning its l i th Biennial Reunion for August 20·21. 1992 ROGERS; 30 Hurd St.; Lynn, MA 01905; (617) 595-1137. in Oklahoma City. Contact: Woody Harris; 26 Preston **** Circle; Stillwater. OK.74075-2017. (405) 372-4098. 7TH INF REGT ASSOC., May 26-28. 1992 Incline Village. NV. ~ * *. * Reunion. Write: D.A. STRONGJN. P.O. Drawer Z7.. Incline Vtllage. NV USS LYMAN K. SWENSON D0729: reunion will be hdd in 89450. (702) 831-1166. Charleston. SC oil October 29. 30. 31. and November 1. 1992. Contact: *** * * Glen Ingram. l)D729 SECRETARIAT; 203 Shadow Ln: Euless. TX ARMY 2ND l NDIANHEAD DI VISION, COMPANY K 38TH 76039. 817-2S3-8294. INFANTRY: reunion June 17th to June 2lstl992 Lacrosse, Wisconsin. .. * * 1< * USS HELM D0-388: Oct 8- 12, 1992. Landmark Hotel: 260 1 Severo Contact: DICK SMITH; 3286 C. R. 29; Burgoon, Ohio 43407. (419) 9&6- Ave.: Metaire. LA 7002. Phone 800.277-7575. for information contact: 5&70. ***** RICHARD "Stinger" STEEl.; 1259 Wanda Way: Santa Rosa. CA 95405. phone 707-544-0807. JOIST VETERANS ASSOCIATION United States Air Force: **** * REUNION September 17-20, 1992. Spokane. Washington. Contact: Frank 25th INF OIV and attached units: all current and fo rmer membcn; E Madden; 10601 Nixon Lane; Spokane. WA 99206. Ph. 509-924-6497. \VWII, Korea, Viet Natn. Dese11 Storm. peacetime. are lnvited to attend the 12th aonual convention at Valley forge. PA Aug 27 - 30. 1992. For more info. contact: KEN HOSER~ SO E. Germantown Pi.ke: Norristown. PA 19101. THE FORGOTTEN VICTORY PLEASE ACCEPT MY ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING PENDANTS AND \. CHAINS THE COI N SHOW TO ,);4fii'". ~ YOURS ITEM# OTY. ITEM PRICE SUBTOTAL 4-- ' . ';; REMEMBER ·.. .., _ '!J PROUDLY 1001 S. Silver Pend $ 19.95 In a Sle~ ing Silver or 14K Gold Pendant and Chain 1020 20' Silver Chain 9.95 (SilVer Dollar not included) (will send mounting instructions) 1024 24· Silver Chain 11 .95 Mail and Send Payment To: 2001 14K Gold Pendant 259.95 Efron Enterprises Inc. • 505 8th Ave. • New York, N.Y. 10018 2020 20" Gold Chain 279.95 Name______2024 24" Gold Chain 334.95 TOTAL ORDER PRICE ~re~·------City ______.sta te ____,z ip ____ POSTAGE AND HANDLING 4.75 TOTAL Telephone Number(_)------Method of Payment 0 Check 0 Money Order' 'For faste r delivel'f, Money Order PORTION OF THIS SALE Will BE DONATED TO THE ' OSAN "Plus a totalol $4.75, postage & handling CHAPTER" ol K. W. V.A.; Lou Selmi, Pres; Allow 4 to 6 weeks delivery PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH Quality Guarantee<:!, 30 days return LifE J\I EMB ERSIIIP APPLICATION To: 1 Our «<• lOr: I am now 70 )'03R of age • o l do n' l th1nk I'll obt.am a life member.hip. But I do want 10 see a Korean War Memonal, so again I'm contribtlling. as l believe you wdl send CAJUN COOKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE Several mouths ago Ronald TrcadawQy. Sr.• a member o( Allied it 10 the proper person." This came l'rom H. P. Cuti<-m:t, M. D.; Med Die Services Di"isioo District 917, shared one of his pnze~wmning Cajun~ USPHS Ret; 118 Pine Tree Drive: Creole recipes wilh intt:rcbangc readers. That n.. ·cipt.: wa.s one of We many Swonnanoe, NC 28778-2014. Also the he is now putting together in a cookbook which be hopes to pubhsh soon. following was included: Now Treadaway bas an offer: he will send ~ix of his pubhshed While Dr. Hcc10r Cuuerrez recipes, all due lO appear in lhe cookbook. plus several oOtcrs recc.ntly was chief of urology s-ervice at published in Georgia magaz.i.ne. AU you h ave to do i~ send him a se l f~ Asheville. N.C .. VAMC, the South addressed stamped eovelopc and S2.00. That money will go towards oral surgery to belp correct his son's cleft palate, a severe birth Korean govcrnmcm invited hirn lO Seoul. Korea. to thank him publicJy defect; medical and dental insur:mce wiiJ not pny u mnjor portion of th(' expense invol\·cd, be explains. for h i ~ ~erv i ce in 1951 -52. "PJease consider publishing my offer in Th As n e Or•ybeards as young physician a nd stated in the T CU publication. Or donations may be mailed to: c/o , ~-:j cuptain with the U.S. Army Third 74 1 Railroad Publications Services; Ronald C . Treodawny, Jr. Medlen! . ¥,.. Infantry J)ivi~ion, he was. a surgeon Fund; 151 Ellis Street. N.E. Suite 200; Allanto, CA 3033S (404) 659- with a ftrS t·aid statioo on tbc: from lines when h i ~ division attacked an 6266." enemy position. Guticrre.r. moved lh..: aid station directly behind the --RONALD C. TREADAWAY. SR. 2410 Nowlin Cu-c:le; Acworth, CA attackers to give prompt treatment to Otc wounded. Heavy shelling put the 30101. froot hne and the station in d;angcr But Gutierrez decided not to evacuate lbe aid station until the wound-.'"' M~rus ______ Years In-Country War-ttrue Nickname'=-=::-:--- To order a copy of the Directory call or Fax 310-373-9792 IN SEPTEMBER, GRAYBEARDS HAD A STORY WESTERN NllW YORK C HAI'TER reody 10 move out at ABOUT DECALS FOR MEMBERS Memorial Day parade lust year. ·rite Korcnn Indy In center with our And we had several leuers in rcspnnsc. Nothing ofncial has banner is Sunny Lippuld , orib>inoHy from Seoul. been done by the Board of Directors ye~ but we coli your attention to I apnlogiw for being so llllc wllh lhls lctt was ut our n rst 1 ~=:~~= or the Eddie Chapter of Dade and Broward C Saturday, November 16, 1991. Stan, there is something I "ould llke our Assoelat!on to look into. There is a definite misconception tbat to belong to our Association you must bave served in Korea. \Vben I speak to Last July 4 we bod a parade for Desert Storm troops. We Kortln po~ ntial members and ask them why tbey have not joined KWVA.. \\'ar ,·eterans made our banne-r and oO' we ma.rebed. as a unit, and they inform me that tbey did not lt:now they were eligible because thr FIRST time for all of us to marc.b as a Korean Wor ,.. wan. In they did not actually serve in Korea, but were $lationed in this thr middle with white shin and n:d tie is our Coo~man, George country or other pans of the world during the years oC 1950-1955. Gekas. who was the guest speakor. He could bave ridden In a These vets did a great job at tbal time even though they never boa.rd a oonver1iblc, but being a Korean War vet be cbose to marth with us shot fired in anger. If il were not ror these men maybe the Russians and was truly mov<' "Russ" Ruskin nt rcccnlly unveiled Korean Memorial In Buffalo, NY. He also se~ks donntlons from K\\'VA veter~•ns of Items rrom the wnr suitable for the n1uscun> his group is e.-tablishing (sec story abo••c). Apri11992 ------..------PagelS 'l'hk news story is from Lubbock (Texas) Avalllllch.. Journal HE ENLISTED TO AVENGE lilS BROTHER'S DEATH or t'eb 21 . 1992. l'he.story is about CHARLF.S WINDER(4tb llOYD l'HO~iPSON ; 3967 Main SL; 1'. 0. Box 41: Kilbourne, Ohio Airborne Ranb.. r. 2nd lor Dlv 38th Regt); 3214·8 74th SL: l,ubbock, 43032, sent this news clipping. The story concerns RON ROSSER, TX '79423. recipient or the Medal or Honor wbo, with five other Medal ...Opients, are members of Bo)d's KWVA chapter. The story is from the Columbus (Ohio) Dis patch, written by Da•·id Jacobs, starr Lubbock man receives reporter: .belated Purple Heart Medal of Honor 8y GARRY WESNER the U.S. Army. ""~"' "I first thought It was probably holder still wary The year was.. t15t and Charles my POW medal," Winder said. Winder was a U.S. Army se~1geant "Frank,ly, J was shocked." of North Koreans leading a The story has taken 40 years to mountain unfold, Winder said, because trao· ByDMII would later b& scripts or the debriefing had bten de· IA'I'"do Pil/f "1Ki"" come known as dared classified and ho wu prohibit· DELAWARE. Ohio - Fony R RON ROSSER (on right) receiving plaque from Rln KWVA Directors BiU Coe (lert) and Chuck Dawson ponder a proposal at the Miami February meeting. April 1992 ------::--::-...... --:-:-:---:=--::--:::---r--==:=-=::::::::=:::::------Pn~ 27 I AM LOOKING FOR HARRY M. CHrNEN - Htre's the photo I told you ahouL Left to right: BILL DURNIN, Sec; BOB McGOVERN, Delegate United Vets Council: KARL SHARPLES, Pres; JOHN PLENKOFSKI. PR: BOB FULLER; IAN KIM, ROK Marint; A. GELSHER; and PERNELL JACKSON, Chaplin. In one year we ha\'e tripled our membership. You have the This is 8 picture or liARRY M. CHINRN made in the East Coast support. .. BJLL DURNI N: 852 North 21st St.; summer or 1949, in Japan. Ho and I wer< In the 34th Rrgt 24th Dh·. Philadelphia, Pa 19130. He was born in Hawaii. and camt buck from Ko~a on Ute same ship 1------a•l. At that time he wa< with the 21st Rtgt. TOM CHILCOTT; 1020 Livingston; Brighton, MJ 48116, sent this When I went to the 24th r bm b>S~CaU)' they an: the ..arne. When I show them 10 people. many t>e\'et N'V fiOR-O~IWIOOI-h ~' OOK-019-tW!II-(. Ull,\le S lO 00 realized that the Korean War wall. !loO bk>ody. )() J ~lie"e th111 we s-hould """" display the stllllslK'' when.,•.,. we get ~>c chance. "Lest They Fo'llct". 1------Th=: also come with the Mono CIB in place of the American Someone said we are "too small 10 be politically •nd ROK cro;>Cd llags if any one would ratl>cr have them. Please allow 4 effective". to 6 weeks for deliv..-y. Also I am not equ>pp..' South. the mid 4 \Vest. the Far Wesl. the Norlbwesl-. had nol beard of us Biggs. a commander in the Navy Reserves who served in until recently when active cbaplers in those areas started beating lhe Soutbeasl Asia in 1973 4 74. is president of Korca!Victnam Memorial Inc. drums for publicity. And more vets joined. His non 4 profil group, which consists of community. veterans The foot-dragging by those in charge of building tlle Memorial and business leaders frotn the Lehigh Valley, is planning to build a $2 is discouraging and darkened the plans for the 1992 meeLing. The Board million Koreai'Victnam Memorial Museum OD 5 acre~ in Bcthlcbcm ncar of Directors votc "I believe t1lat we should have a Korean Waf memorial that is obtained a long tenn SJ-a.year lease from tlle Allentown.Bethlehem 4 strong and meaningful. and not settle for a hapbaz.a.rd distortion of t.he Easton JntematiouaJ Airpon Authority for t11e property, which is nestled origina.11y-approved design. The Commission clearly uskcd for a fresh between the stale police barracks and Unclaimed Salvage and Freight on look at lbe memorial after t.urning down lhis design. Since then we have Industrial Drive. 11 not seen a fresh look, only an endless Local fond 4 raising efforts bave been successful and architectural plans have been drawn. The plans ba"c received both tinkering with an unsuccessful planning and zoning approval. approach." '"We've made-enough money with nickels and dimes to pay for When tlle editor of Graybeards the architectural work," CappeHat)() s.aid. "But you need tlle publicity and ideutified himself. Ms. Abramson said: the money. These things don't get done ovemight.'" "I hope you boys can make this into a truly beuer memorial." Editor's Note: Tb05e otncials appointed by Pres. Rush acted legally when they decided against reconsidering the matter of KIA/MIA names; the authority is theirs to exercise. Commissioner Kinda reminds one or Congress setting up it~ own Joan Abramson banking and postotnce rules and paying no attention to what Fine Arts Commission tbe l'olks back home keep talking about. April1~2 ---~------Page29 HERE IS HOW KOREA'S NATIONAL TREASURES to delivery in Seoul. (USIS-Pboto). • WERE RETURNED Another captioa read: "CuJtody receipl acknowledging transfer Last June 1~ 1 when KWVA President Dick Adams was an of the an collection from the USS Raaner to the Korean Nat~oal Musewn s-1 for the June 25 ~ance. be idly asked some Korean off•aals is •i&ned by Dr. Kim Won-yong. ebid curator of r<$eartb departmeol of •wbat happened to the national treaSUres of Korea when the war staned?• lhe museum. Representing tbe USS Rainier is Boatswain's Mate 2JC Alexander P. Heberlein. U. S. Naval DetacbmenL No one ~teemed able to tell him the answer. But 111 response to Advosory Croup Pusan the subsequent story printed in Graybeards, Dack received these Standing between the two si&nees is Pyun Simin, chief. Bureau of pbotograpbs in the mail from ALEXANDER P. HEBERLEIN (CWO 3 Culture, Ministry ofEdueatioa. AI far ldl: lames Boyle, director of US IS USN Ret); 2702 Elwood Dr. West: Tacoma. WA 98466-2209. With them Pusan. Extreme rigbt Limb Suk-Tee. ohoef, Cllltural Sectioa, Ministry of was th1s capoon: Foreign Affairs." Tile date is sometime betweeo 1955-1960. • A metal crate containing p1U1 of the priceless Korean art treasurers is shown rclurning to its homeland as a loading boom swings it offlhe U.S. Navy vessel U.S.S. Rai nier oo1o a waiting barge in Pusan harbor. The collection. documenting more than 1,000 years of Korean culture, bad just completed a ltiumpbanttour of the United States. Secured in five large metal crates were works of sculpture. painting, bronze., gold, and ceramiC$. Tbc metal work objects included three gold crowns of the Silla Oyoasty, llle best of which bad been preserved in San Francisco during and after the Korean war.. The five melal crates are shown being loaded onto a train preparat.ory HOTEL PROBLEMS have made it necessary to make minor changes In the Reno schedule of events. Please see page 15 listing dally happenings. Please send your reser vation now because your vote and your opinions are vital to all. l'agc .W ------April 1992 OFFI CE 01' THE GOVERNOR UNITED STATES SOLDIERS' 8c AIRMEN' S HOME WASHI NGTON, D.C. 20317 Dear Editor: Enclosed is information concerning a new law that places U.S. Soldiers' and Ainnen's !lome and the Naval Home under the same administrative umbrella -· The Armed Forces Re tirement Home. The new law takes effect in November, and we would appreciate any assistance in gett ing the word out to members of your organization who may aiso be prospective members of Soldiers' Home. . We are particularly concerned that retirees interested in coming to the Home and who are under the age of 60, be made aware of the new age limit. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated. If I can be of fun her assistance to you, or answer any questions, feel free to call me at (202) 722-3556. l~P.i.U CHILDHESS , .Public Affairs officer. U.S. SOLDIERS' AND AIRMEN'S HOME assisted living, 10 prima.-y, immediate and ski1led care at the King Health Center. llli< 385-bed, well equipped. long tenn care facility is dedicated UNDERGOES LEGISLATIVE CHANGES to tlle members at no additional cost. Nestled in tbc bear! of our Nation's Capital. is 300-acres or A city wi tl1in a city. the Home bas its own laundry, banking park-like s.en.i ng. in which 2.000 enlisted A.rmy and Air Force veterans facilities and post office. as well as three chapels, a large gymnasiwn and have found a home. six-lane. bowling a11ey. 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