Some Korean War Veterans Connected with Jackson County, Kansas (June 27, 1950 – July 27, 1953)
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Some Korean War Veterans Connected with Jackson County, Kansas (June 27, 1950 – July 27, 1953) Abramson, Gene. “Gene Abramson and Phil Barnett have joined the Air Corps and will leave the 15th for duty.” The Holton Recorder, January 11, 1951. “Arrington. Gene Abramson and Phil Barnett who were to leave Monday, Jan. 15, for air force duty have had the time changed. Gene is now to go the 28th and Phil Feb. 3.” The Holton Recorder, January 18, 1951. “Arrington. Gene Abramson who is in the Air Corps, stationed at Marysville, No., is here on a furlough visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Abramson.” The Holton Recorder, June 21, 1951. “Arrington. Gene Abramson is in the Air Corps, stationed at a camp near Detroit, Mich., was sent to Denver, Colo., on a mission. He came by train to Red Oak, Iowa, and three of his cousins, Margaret, Barbara and Alice Mae Abramson brought him on by car to visit Friday until Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Abramson and other kin. He returned to Red Oak by car, then entrained back to camp.” The Holton Recorder, March 13, 1952. Arrington. Bobbie Brenner in the army in Korea was given a week off on furlough which he spent in Japan with his brother, Ralph and his cousin, Gene Abramson.“ The Holton Recorder, February 9, 1953. Abramson, Leslie E.3 “Private First Class Leslie E. Abramson was recently assigned to the 3475th School Squadron at Northwest Missouri State College at Maryville, Missouri. Private First Class Abramson was assigned from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas as a student to undergo training as a Clerk Typist. Upon completion of his training at Northwest Missouri State College Private First Class Abramson will be assigned to an Air Force Base where he will perform the various duties of a Clerk Typist for the United States Air Force.” The Holton Recorder, June 21, 1951. Achten, John D. “Wetmore. Pvt. John D. Achten, MS5529511, D Btry., 1st F. A. T. Bn., 1st F. A. T. Grp., F. A. R. T. C., Fort Sill, Okla.” The Holton Recorder, September 18, 1952. “John Achten, with four other Seneca boys, drove up from St. Sill, Okla., distance of 500 miles on a 36 hour leave with only a few hours at home, which he enjoyed very much. He looks fine.” The Holton Recorder, October 9, 1952. “Wetmore. John Achten, Ft. Sill, Okla., was in Wetmore a few hours November 30. He was having work done on his car. He had lunch with his grandmother, Mrs. F. J. Achten.” The Holton Recorder, December 11, 1952. “Wetmore. John Achten, Fr. Sill, Okla., spent the weekend with relatives here. Floyd Zwahl accompanied him home and visited his parents.” The Holton Recorder, July 9, 1953. “Wetmore. Cpl. John D. Achten returned to his base at Ft. Sill, Okla., Sunday after spending 12 days with his mother, Mrs. F. J. Achten.” The Holton Recorder, October 8, 1953. “Wetmore. Cpl. John D. Achten of Ft. Sill, Oklahoma came December 28 to spend a two weeks vacation with his mother, Mrs. F. J. Achten.” The Holton Recorder, December 31, 1953. Achten, Kenneth. “Wetmore. Kenneth Achten’s name was omitted two weeks ago from the boys attending R. O. T. C. camp in El Paso, Texas. His wife is down there, too, and has an apartment near the camp.“ The Holton Recorder, July 9, 1953. Achten, Robert F. “Wetmore. Robert F. Achten returned to Fort Hood, Texas, Saturday. He was picking up four comrades at Kansas City from various places.” The Holton Recorder, January 17, 1952. “Wetmore. Leland Porter is now stationed at Fort Hood, Texas where he met Robert Achten an old school mate.” The Holton Recorder, February 14, 1952. “Wetmore. Robert Achten surprised his folks when he came home Friday for a three day furlough. He had to be back in camp by five-thirty Monday morning. Considerable night driving.” The Holton Recorder, May 15, 1952. “Wetmore, Robert F. Achten came home early Monday morning. He will go to Seattle, Wash., on June 7 where he will be shipped out to Korea or Japan.” The Holton Recorder, May 29, 1952. “Wetmore. Word was received to the fact that Robert Achten has arrived in Japan.” The Holton Recorder, July 24, 1952. “Wetmore. The address of Pvt. Robert T. Achten is: Pvt. Robert T. Achten, FA55148478, Hq. Btry. 48th Bn., APO 7, %PM, San Francisco, Calif.” The Holton Recorder, September 18, 1952. “Pvt. Robert I. Achten son of Mrs. Virginia Achten (father deceased), Wetmore, Kan., recently helped lay vital communication wire on an open stretch of the front line in Korea despite an intense artillery barrage aimed directly at him. He and four other wiremen from the 48th Field Artillery Battalion were working in a level gap between two hills known as the “Bowling Alley,” when the Communists opened up with artillery and mortar shells. They decided among themselves that the wire was too important to put off and, ignoring the fire, went right on with their work, although there was no cover or protection on that flat terrain. Even when the job was finished, the crew had to go out time and again and repair lines broken by the incessant enemy shelling.” The Holton Recorder, December 22, 1952. “Mark Twain’s famous remark that “The reports of my death have been highly exaggerated” well describe the feelings of H. M. Achten of Wetmore who read in Thursday’s story of the achievements of his son Pvt. Robert Achten in Korea that he was deceased. According to our Wetmore correspondent, Mrs. Robert Cress, Achten was very much alive and hauling hay the day the story appeared. As is the case of many of the “Yanks In The Ranks” items the story about Private Achten was sent to the Recorder by the Army Home Town News Center at Kansas City. The story was mailed to Kansas City from Korea on November 24. Somewhere between Korea and Kansas City the error crept in the news release. The Recorder regrets any confusion that may have been occasioned by the error, and is happy with this correction to restore Mr. Achten to his place among the living.” The Holton Recorder, December 29, 1952. “Award of the Bronze Star Medal with letter V devise for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States is awarded to the following named enlisted men: Private Robert F. Achten, U. S. 55148476, Artillery, United States Army, a member of Headquarters Battery, 48th Field Artillery, distinguished himself by heroic achievement near Pongmi, Korea. On October 15, 1952, while friendly forces were engaged in an extensive offensive action against a strategic, enemy held hill, Private Achten, was assigned to the duties of a wireman. Realizing the necessity of wire communications between artillery and supported infantry, Private Achten, with complete disregard for his personal safety, repeatedly exposed himself to a withering barrage of enemy artillery and mortar fire to establish and maintain wire communications.” The Holton Recorder, January 1, 1953. “Wetmore. Word was received from Robert Achten, who has been in Korea for some time, that he was checked out and waiting for a ship to embark for home. He thinks it will be at least a month before he arrives.“ The Holton Recorder, April 9, 1953. “Wetmore. Robert F. Achten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Achten has arrived in Topeka Friday morning. Robert has been released from the Army, having served over 10 months in Korea.” The Holton Recorder, May 14, 1953. Adams, Donald. “Wetmore. Donald Adams has reenlisted in the Navy. He passed his physical in Kansas City last week. He served in World War II.” The Holton Recorder, March 22, 1951. Adams, Glenn. “Grand Prairie and Nearby. Boys in service are Glenn Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adams in service in France.” The Holton Recorder, June 18, 1953. Adams, Marvin W.3 “Wayne Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Adams, Mayetta, Kans., Rt. 2 who entered the armed forces March 10 sends the following address: Marvin W. Adams, U. S. 372170( Co. “D” Med. Tk. Bn. Camp Chaffee, Arkansas.” The Holton Recorder, April 2, 1953. “Pvt. Marvin W. Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Adams, Mayetta, Kans., has been selected to attend the 5th Armored Division’s Motor Mechanics’ School at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. During the eight weeks course, Private Adams will be trained in the maintenance, servicing and inspection of military vehicles. The course will include the repair of various types of army vehicles, ranging from the ¼ ton truck to the 2 1/4 ton heavy duty vehicle.” The Holton Recorder, June 4, 1953. “Grand Prairie and Nearby. Boys in service are … Marvin W. Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Adams, in service in camp in Arkansas. He sends the following address for his friends and relatives“ Pvt. Marvin W. Adams, U. S. 55372170, 1st ENI Stu. Battery, Tas. 4050th AS A. T. V. M. 53, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.” The Holton Recorder, June 18, 1953. “Pvt. Marvin W. Adams, who has spent his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Adams, and Betty Lavonne returned July 27 to Camp Chaffee where he was assigned to Fort Sill, Okla. Because of outstanding grades records Private Adams has been assigned to advance schooling, specializing in maintenance, servicing and inspection of military vehicles. Before his furlough he had been attending the 5th Armored Division Motor Maintenance School at Camp Chaffee, Ark.” The Holton Recorder, August 6, 1953. “Grand Prairie and Nearby. Pvt. Marvin W.