|
| 44 Messages -
Newest to 24
|
| Current Message 1 - January 29, 2010 |
 |
|
Entry: 73339
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
John McCracken - A Scot in US Army |
|
|
Mike Rupers wrote on 2010-01-29 17:56:10.0
Comments: Does any POW veteran remember my uncle, the Scottish American Sergeant John McCracken? He was captured May 5, 1951 and repatriated 28 months later on September 9, 1953. He was in Ch'ang-Song among other places. The Chinese and North Koreans called him a "bad boy" for coaching POW's on how to resist indoctrination, and was tortured as a result. I would like to know more about what happened to him and his buddies while in captivity. John passed away peacefully in summer 2008.
Keywords: John McCracken Scotty McCracken Scotland US United States American Army Sergeant Sgt 1951 1952 1953 Ch'ang-Song ChangSong Chang Song Camp 3 three Prisoner of War POW Korean Conflict Torture Bad Boys Death March Edge of the Sword Anthony Farrar-Hockley North Koreans Chinese Glasgow Scotland Detroit Michigan Pyongyang Yalu River Imjin River The Caves South Korea America Interrogation Center Paks Palace Swiss Red Cross Al Ruiz Sgt Lukasik
|
|
|
| Current Message 2 - October 5, 2009 |
|
|
Entry: 71846
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Grandfather Benjamin Ferguson |
|
|
Mandee Olsen wrote on 2009-10-05 12:51:51.0
Comments: My grandfather, Ben Ferguson was captured as a POW JULY 5, 1950 and returned to US Military Control on AUGUST 25, 1953. I never knew him. My grandmother and him were divorced and my grandmother died before I was born. I do not know if he is living or deceased. I am trying to find him or find out more about him. If anyone served with him and can tell me anything, I would be very grateful!
Keywords: COMPANY B, 21st INF. REGT. 24th DIV
|
|
|
| Current Message 3 - June 29, 2009 |
|
|
Entry: 70748
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Stubby |
|
|
Jackie Gilbert wrote on 2009-06-29 12:09:40.0
Comments: Did stubby live in Maine? i'm almost positive that was My dads friend. My dad was John Alden Gilbert and was a prisoner at Ch'ang Song from 11/30/1950-8/27/1953. Actually they were moved to camp 3 in a death march.
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 4 - June 1, 2009 |
|
|
Entry: 70394
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Looking for information on my father |
|
|
Linda Jazowski wrote on 2009-06-01 11:30:47.0
Comments: I am looking for information or anyone that may have known my father. He was captured in late 1951. He was held in a mining camp for a while and then went on to spend time in Camps 3 & 5. He was in Co K 2nd Div of the 138th infantry. My father and I had a very strained relationship and thanks to a family member it has just been recently that I found out anything at all about his time in the war. I would appreciate anything anyone can tell me about him. If you knew him please contact me.
Keywords: Vernon (Stubby) Warren Clark
|
|
|
| Current Message 5 - November 21, 2008 |
|
|
Entry: 67962
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Looking for any information |
|
|
Leanne Stanley wrote on 2008-11-21 10:09:27.0
Comments: I am searching for any information on my husbands grandfather who was a POW at Chang-Song in Korea. I know that he did return home, but his wife (my husbands grandmother) and my husbands father have since passed away and we have no one to go to for information. We have located his POW medal of honor, but it doesnt look like the ones Ive seen pictured. His name is Eugene Stanley and he was from Richton/Waynesboro, MS. Any help or a point in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Keywords: Chang-Song, Camp 3
|
|
|
| Current Message 6 - November 5, 2008 |
|
|
Entry: 67739
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Edgar Hardy |
|
|
Sarah Brown wrote on 2008-11-05 12:58:33.0
Comments: Looking for anyone that new my dad's dad, Edgar Hardy. He was from Oklahoma and was one of the older soldiers held at the Tiger Death Camp. He died in 1951 while at the camp.
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 7 - September 14, 2008 |
|
|
Entry: 67201
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Friends of Pharis L. Greene |
|
|
Helen Leigh wrote on 2008-09-14 15:57:11.0
Comments: My brother Pharis was with K Co, 34 Regiment, 24 Division. He was captured 20 July 1950 near Taejon and released August, 1953. He is still kicking and I want to write a book about his experiences in POW Camp3, the Death March, and all his other experiences. Some of his memories are fuzzy and some are crystal clear. It's painful for him to remember some details. Anyone who knew him or just want to talk about your life as a POW at Camp 3 or as a Tiger Survivor, please respond. I believe it's a story that needs to be told - the real story. Thanks for your help.
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 8 - July 27, 2008 |
|
|
Entry: 66677
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
anyone knowing Antonio J. Sanchez |
|
|
Maria Centeno/Sanchez wrote on 2008-07-27 16:02:36.0
Comments: Antonio J. Sanchez was in camp #3 he would like to locate any friends who might remember him, also any photos you might have to share.
Keywords: Tony
|
|
|
| Current Message 9 - July 26, 2008 |
|
|
Entry: 66660
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
POW Camp 3 Changsong |
|
|
JACOB G. Roth wrote on 2008-07-26 08:26:55.0
Comments: Was stationed at Camp Mower Japan Co "L' 34th Regt 24 th Inf Div. When to Korea in July 1950 and became a POW on the 20th July 1950 was released on 24th Aug 1953. Was a TIGER SURVIVOR from the TIGER DEATH MARCH from Nov 1st 1950 to Nov 9th 1950. Came to Camp No 3 Chang-Song from Oct 1951 to Aug 1953 when I was released to US control.
Keywords: JAKE
|
|
|
| Current Message 10 - July 9, 2008 |
|
|
Entry: 66417
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Jack James |
|
|
Kimberly Zerillo wrote on 2008-07-09 01:23:10.0
Comments: My Uncle Cpl. John "Jack" James, Jr from Sparrows Point, MD was captured almost immediately upon arrival in Korea and sent to Ch'ang-Song camp where he was severely tortured to the point that soon after his return he had to be admitted to a VA psych hospital in MD, where he died the Feb after trying to escape. I never got to know him and would love to talk to anyone that knew him.
Keywords: Cpl Jack James
|
|
|
| Current Message 11 - February 27, 2008 |
|
|
Entry: 64489
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Mr. Newton James Duke |
|
|
Ross Cline wrote on 2008-02-27 09:28:57.0
Comments: Posting a comment for Mr. Newton Duke, POW held in Camp #3 from May 51' to Aug 53'. He is currently living in Birmingham, AL and is doing very well. Please feell free to contact me for additional information on Mr. Duke.
Keywords: POW Camp #3 from May 1951 to Aug 1953, No Name Line
|
|
|
| Current Message 12 - May 24, 2007 |
|
|
Entry: 61078
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Stanley Havener POW; My Uncle |
|
|
Chuck Lewis wrote on 2007-05-24 11:37:11.0
Comments: My Uncle Stanley Havener was captured on 5 nov 1951 and was released on 18 Nov 1953 from Camp Ch'ang-Song. I would like to talk with anybody knew my uncle. He did not talk about the war a whole lot, but it would be nice to meet or talk to someone who knew him. He passed away in 2003 a proud American and in my eyes a hero. God bless to all those who served!
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 13 - March 3, 2007 |
|
|
Entry: 60202
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Reggie A. Sullivan |
|
|
Reggie Sullivan wrote on 2007-03-03 18:50:44.0
Comments: My father, Reggie A. Sullivan, was captured November 29, 1950. The best information I have found is that he was held at Camp 3 and released April 24, 1953. He passed away in 1984. I was only priveleged to a few conversations with him regarding his time captured. I would love to hear from anyone that might have known him or any information you might have.
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 14 - September 27, 2006 |
|
|
Entry: 59047
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Looking for information on Uncle |
|
|
Jennifer Spangler wrote on 2006-09-27 17:16:32.0
Comments: I am looking for information regarding my uncle Charles F. Mitchell. If you have any information that you would like to share with me, please contact me. This is what I know: DOB July 24, 1921, was in Changsong POW Camp, had served in WWII, I have a service number and a dossier number upon request, was a POW for almost 3 years. My uncle died December 25, 1990.
Keywords: Charles F. Mitchell Charles Mitchell Korean War Korean prisoner of war
|
|
|
| Current Message 15 - September 18, 2006 |
|
|
Entry: 58930
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Leeo Denton |
|
|
Ken Voyles wrote on 2006-09-18 04:03:35.0
Comments: My uncle Leeo Denton was a pow in camp #3. He is very poor health now. Just wondering if anyone here knew him or of him?
Keywords: Pow Camp #3
|
|
|
| Current Message 16 - September 14, 2006 |
|
|
Entry: 58882
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
I spend about 20 months at Camp 3 |
|
|
Henry Arakaki wrote on 2006-09-14 00:17:13.0
Comments: none at this time
Keywords: I was captured at battle of Chochiwan So. Korea July 11, 1950
|
|
|
| Current Message 17 - July 8, 2006 |
|
|
Entry: 58012
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
I was a POW in Camp#3 |
|
|
Clarence Ballard wrote on 2006-07-08 12:05:29.0
Comments: I was in camp#3 I would like to see the names that you have if any ? Of other POW's that was in that camp; The names that I have seen so far here I do not think that I know. Thank you for any info that you have. Clarence D. Ballard
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 18 - January 25, 2006 |
|
|
Entry: 55402
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
VERNON W CLARK |
|
|
Fran Puckett wrote on 2006-01-25 18:45:16.0
Comments: My uncle was a POW in Camp 3, Ch'ang-Song. Our family is looking for any information. He died in 1998 never talking about his experiences there. If anyone knows of him or can tell us any information about their own experiences, it may help us to understand why he never discussed this part of his life.
Many thanks to all military everywhere; here, there, and beyond.
Keywords: PFC CLARK, Vernon W. Nickname: Stubby
|
|
|
| Current Message 19 - November 7, 2005 |
|
|
Entry: 53966
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
DO YOU KNOW MY UNKLE |
|
|
ginger MYERS wrote on 2005-11-07 15:11:16.0
Comments: I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO SOME ONE WHO MIGHT HAVE SEEN HIM OUR KNEW HIM LISTED MISSING IN ACTION
Keywords: MY UNKLE WAS LARRY OWEN MERRILL HE WAS IN THE 10 ENGEN 3ID COMPANY C@D
|
|
|
| Current Message 20 - October 26, 2005 |
|
|
Entry: 53768
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
LOOKING FOR JIM CUNROY |
|
|
roger mount wrote on 2005-10-26 20:03:12.0
Comments:
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 21 - October 4, 2005 |
|
|
Entry: 53420
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
Edward M. McLain |
|
|
Sarah Ruiz wrote on 2005-10-04 10:24:42.0
Comments: My great grandfather Edward McLain was captured April 1951 and help at Camp 7 for 6 months. He was then moved to Camp 3 where he remained. He was a POW for 37 months and my family is looking for any information about him. He was from Two Egg, Florida. ANY info would be much appreciated.
Keywords: D Company, 19th Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
|
|
|
| Current Message 22 - May 27, 2005 |
|
|
Entry: 51117
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT |
|
|
Kevin Williamson wrote on 2005-05-27 09:13:28.0
Comments: I am sorry to report that my father has passed away. KEN WILLIAMSON 21st REG. 24th DIV. Date of death was Oct 14/05 He had spent 28 months in camp #3 Korea He will be missed but not forgotten. I was very proud of my dad. He was a good father and a good person.
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 23 - March 30, 2005 |
|
|
Entry: 49864
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
2nd Engineers |
|
|
Chris Spingola wrote on 2005-03-30 00:58:53.0
Comments: I am searching for any information on my father in law. His name is Kenneth E Spingola, He was captured in Nov. 1950. I would like to know more about his life during the 33 monthes he was captured. He is doing well.
Neil Arnspiger was looking for Ken but his email address is not any good. So if anyone knows him please pass this on. Thank you and God Bless, Chris Spingola
Keywords:
|
|
|
| Current Message 24 - March 20, 2005 |
|
|
Entry: 49659
Camp 3 POW Camp Changsong |
|
|
|
Wendy Smith wrote on 2005-03-20 17:55:58.0
Comments:
Keywords: Moses Reis Sr
|
|
|
Charles Egresit
Message Dated: 1995
Update: 3/16/99 by editor (tbarker@kwp.org)
Update on email and contact, needed ASAP
This request is on behalf of my Uncle, Graham Bailey, a British
serviceman in the Royal Gloucesters Regiment during the Korean War.
The Gloucesters Regiment was decimated in a battle for a hill alongside
the Imjin River. During this action my uncle, who was fortunate to
survive, was wounded, captured and spent the remainder of the war as a
POW in Camp 3 on the banks of the Yalu River. In early 1952, he met and
became friends with a US serviceman called Charles Egresit (or Egrezit).
As I live in the U.S.A., my uncle has asked me to try and establish
contact with Charles Egresit. Obtaining details of his military record
is one of my main starting points.
Here is all of the reasonably solid information I have on the gentleman:
Name: CHARLES EGRESIT
Branch: USMC (?)
Hometown: PITTSBURGH, PA.
Captured: Early 1952.
POW Camp: CAMP 3
Ian Thomas ithomas@chipcom.com
--from the KWP---
Egresitz, Charles M
Svc# US52074935
Brnch Army, Infantry
Rank PFC E3
Home Pa
POW Returned to miliatry control Aug 29, 1953
Unit 160th IR 40th Inf Div
A phone number was found for Charles and forwarded to Ian.
Charles M Egresitz
On Sat, 13 Mar 1999
Charles M Egresitz Email address wrote:
Charles M Egresitz
6 Rosewood Drive
Hbg PA 17109
(note; following is excerpted from a 3/15/99 exchange)
My husband was a POW in Korea and he never applied for benefits or
compensation until last year. He was given an automatic 10% disability
allotment when he returned from Korea for surface scaring and that was
that until last year.
Please advise. If you require additional information I can be reached
at the e-mail address of apebble@aol.com. My husband is 71 years old
and our address
is;
Charles M Egresitz
6 Rosewood Drive
Hbg PA 17109
Camp 3
Date: Sun, 04 Jun 1995
From:
JLAL20A@prodigy.com (MS D ARREDONDO)
Subject: P.O.W. "my dad"
HI HAL
i don't actually know what to say,my dad was a p.o.w. in Korea
for 3 yrs he passed away mar 29 of this yr. during all the years i
had him with me (39) i just asked him of his time as a prisoner last
nov. he told me of camp #3 and the things that
happen there and the way the soldiers died and lived. about 3 yrs ago
about 4 or 5 men visited my dad's home and relayed a story of how ,
if it hadn't been for my dad they wouldn't be alive that day to thank
him.
He encouraged and made the other soldiers to live everyday. one of
them even had a picture taken at the camp with the soldiers around
him as he played music.
Is there anyway i can find out more about camp #3 or what I can do
to find out more of what these brave men had to have suffered.
i know i probably get a lot of mail i would be grateful if u could
help me in anyway.
thank u,
johnny arredondo
7518 stagecoach ln.
s.a. tx 78227
MIA - Camp 3 from 452nd Bomb Wing, USAF
See Also: 728th Bomb Sqdn
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996
From: "Target Marketing Works, Inc"
targetmw@atl.mindspring.com
Subject: MIA John Henry Zimmerlee 22 Mar 52 Korea
Looking for information on B-26 or crew reported missing in action 21
or 22 Mar 1952 near Sinyon-Ni Korea with the following aboard:
John Henry Zimmerlee AO 1998932
Cecil W. Brandsted AO 721953
Wayne Edwin Lewis AF 17306085
Wilford Theodore Cook Unknown
Accoding to AFM 200-2, the plane may have crashed in Sinyon-Ni
area. A farmer heard that the crew bailed out but one's parachute did
not open. Later that day he observed three men in tan uniforms
being marched past his home in sinyon-Ni under escort of four armed
guards. Hq FEAF associated the forgoing with the missing B-26 and
crew.
According to British source evaluator B-6, Airman Wayne Lewis was
seen in Branch 3, Camp No. 2 in April 1953.
Thanks for any help you can provide,
John Zimmerlee
770-578-4718 or faz 770-578-0002
ed note: see note from former friends:
728th Bomb Sqdn
Camp 3 and 5
On Thu, 20 Mar 1997
Terry Meadows mead5898@dpnet.net wrote:
My father is looking for anyone who might remember him. He was
captured on Nov 25,1950. Company A, 2nd infantry division, 38th
infantry. He was on death march,also mining camp, the Cave and
Camps # 3&5. He was released at the end of the war in 1953.
His name is Richard A. Lawrence,his slang name was Alabama. He
was 19 at the time of he's capture and was badly wounded.
My e-mail address is mead5898@dpnet.net.
Thank-you,
Terry Meadows
Camp 3
Updated: 11/05/98
On Wed, 16 Oct 96
Alfred Merrill seadog2@citrus.infi.net wrote:
ALFRED MERRILL
4000 DELIGHT ST.
HERNANDO, FLORIDA 34442
Phone: 352-637-1021
I am posting this for a DAV friend that is looking for prisoners in
camp 3 that might remember him. His information is as follows;
DOUG ROBINSON, HQ. BR. 82th AAA. IS. SP.CO.
POW NORTH KOREA, CAPTURED DEC.1, 1950-1953.
Anyone wishing to contact Doug Robinson can call (532)-344-0315
or write at .
8618 E. Gospal 1st Rd.
Inverness, Fl 34450
Thanks,
Al Merrill
Camp 3
On Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Amy Burke/Wayne Cunningham burat@swbell.net wrote:
6211 W. 55th St.
Mission, KS 66202
(913)831-9219/(913)677-3342
fax: (913)677-0339
datein: 1/14/49 dateout: 1/31/54
My father is former Sargent Wayne Clifford Cunningham, with
H&S Co. 6th medium tank battalion, attached to the 24th infantry
division.
He was captured on 4/29/51 and spent 29 months at Chongsong (camp #3).
He is alive and well and wondering if there are any friends out there?
He would love to hear from you.
Wayne's Daughter, Amy
Kenneth Lewis Sirk
On Sun, 4 Oct 1998
Richard Wilt Email address wrote:
170 Pennsylvania Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Would appreciate any POW Korean War information on:
Kenneth Lewis Sirk (deseased) born Sept 25, 1929 Clarksburg, Harrison
Co., WV
Served USArmy (50-53) and was POW for 33 monthes and believed to have
been in Camp three.
Captured at Kunu-ri Marched to Camp three (3) Released and returned home
Sept 10, 1953. When he returned he was accompanied by Cpl Donald
Richards of Harrison Co. West Virginia.
Kenneth home town of Clarksburg, WV and Donald hometown of
Lumberport, WV.
This is all the information that I have except K.L. Sirk died in
1994 of Cancer.
Please e-mail Cn8ff@aol.com
Dick Wilt (brother-in-law)
From KWP: Kenneth was a member of the 2nd Eng Bn Combat, 2ID
Camp 1 and 3
On Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Greg Medlin (son of John W. Medlin) wrote:
Belle Chasse La 70037
504 394 7616
Did you know my dad John W Medlin Captured 2 12 1950
Held at camps 1 and 3.
Death Announcement
On Fri, 28 Mar 1997
John Gregory Medlin tau113@aol.com
wrote:
I am writing this to let the world know that john william medlin
has passed away march 22 1997 his memory will be honored at vfw
post 10097 ft myers beach fl. at 400pm april 17 1997.
John is survied by his wife billie jean and his children by his first
wife kathleen. sue carol,kenneth darral and john gregory and seven
grandchildern and two greatgrandchildern and eight step childern.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Special thanks to donald denny for all he did to help a fellow pow
through a long and diffcult illness. Interment will be at arlington
national cemtery date as yet undeterimed.
May god rest his soul and grant his family peace
See Also: Unit page 38th IR
2nd Engineers
On Mon, 12 Oct 1998
Neil Arnspiger Email address wrote:
I am searching for a guy who was in the same outfit as my dad, 2nd.
Engineers, Headquarters. His name is Ken E. Spingola.
My dad has lost his phone number and didn't hook up with him at the last
reunion. If you know where I can reach Mr. Spingola, please let me
know.
My dad's name is Neil Arnspiger and he was held in Camps 5 and 3,
captured Nov. 30, 1950. He was with the "Big Wrecker" with Valencourt.
You can reach me at JPKogak@aol.com
B/29IR to K/35/25ID
On Mon, 17 Aug 1998
Rodney Scott Email address wrote:
rodney scott
6204 walnut dr
ft worth, texas 76114
Phone: 817 7630943
Fax: n/a
Email: expow@aol.com
Comments:
july 1950 b 29 inf latter became k 35 inf 25 div.
POW nov 28 of 50 until aug 25 53 was in camp 5 & 3
2nd Engineers (C) 2ID
On Wed, 20 May 1998
Carmen Quintana wrote:
PO Box 8553
Santa Fe, NM 87504-8553
Telephone: 505-992-2674
Fax: 505-992-2674
Theo Baudoin, Dickinson, Texas
Comments:
After my husband died, I began to research his POW experiences. He was
reluctant to speak of that period of his life. A photograph of him in
Camp #3, Chang-song, North Korea was given to us in approximately l987
identifying him as a POW for the first time.
I appreciate the website. It has been very helpful and I hope to gain
more information from it.
8th Cav
On Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Kenneth R. Prather Email address wrote:
5196 CR 292
Kilgore, TX 75662
Comments:
Am Korean POW 5Nov50 - 14Aug53. Would be interested in visiting with
other pows.
Was captured at Unsan on 5/Nov/50. Marched approx 10 nights. Went to
Camp 5 initially until camp was bombed somewhere around 20Nov50.
Moved approx 12 miles south into valley. Stayed there until 16Jan51.
Moved back to Camp 5 until Oct51. Moved to Camp 3 until released Aug 53.
Am interested in visiting with other pows and in possible reunions.
Am specifically trying to locate Cpl Bobby G. Holcomb originally
from Clay City Illinois.
1st Sgt Kenneth R. Prather (ret)
E Co, 21IR
On Sun, 24 May 1998
Kevin Williamson Email address wrote:
ted
I e-mailed you not long ago about my father ken williamson he was in
camp # 3, E. CO. 21REG. 24DIV he told me he has a book of names of men
that were in camp # 3 with him, when I get this book I will pass the
names on to you.
his son kevin
For Frank L. Sandoval - I Remember
On Sat, 7 Nov 1998
Oscar Cortez oskurtz@webtv.net wrote:
Honoring FRANK L SANDOVAL
From:
2931 White Tail Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78228-2750
TELEPHONE: 210-435-4158
My name is Oscar Cortez and Frank was in the same unit as me. The last
time I saw Sandoval we were standing by a hooch ( a house) and hetold
me that he was going to the hospital.It was not a real hospital but the
Chinese called it a hospital.I never saw Frank again.
Family:
There is not much to say only that I regret not lookng for his parents
when I got back.I hope someday his body will be found and brought to San
Antonio for his final and that and I am alive to be there.
My E-mail is oskurtz@webtv.net
POW Camp: camp 3
Date Died As POW: o/a April 1952
|
