Comments on: Korean War: Battle on Pork Chop Hill

By: ben

ben — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:11:55 +0000

my father inlaw was on porkchop hill mervin baylis from n,j he has passed away 15 years ago. he was a true hero and never talked much about the war, i would like to hear from anyone who knew of him. i would like to know if anyone has any stores or pictures i can be reached at gibcoben@aol.com

By: IVA SAVAGE

IVA SAVAGE — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:57:01 +0000

My father Elton Taylor fought in the battle of Pork Chop Hill. He like many of the other men as described on this site never spoke much of his experiences at all or if they did, very little. I’m sure that the hell that these brave men endured wasn’t something that they wished to rehash to others as they relived it in their private minds on a constant basis. The only thing that I do know for sure is that my father had many, many horrific nightmares as he would yell our in his sleep quite often dreaming that he was back on the hill. As a child I remember my Dad spending countless days in the V.A. Hospital being treated for the mental trauma that he endured. My father served in Co. K 31st Infantry Regiment
(APO 7 C/O PM San Franscisco California) whatever this means as this this was written inside of his small bible that he carried with him faithfully while in the military and on the hill. Dad is alive and is a permanent resident of the V.A. Hospital in Ohio due to his failing health. Oh, yeah, dad also had the letters CPL.or CPT. listed in the front of his name inside of his small bible. I figure that it must mean Corporal or Captain but I’m not sure as the words are sort of faded. I’m a lady that doesn’t know much about the military,or their meanings. I know that my father did serve as a medic during his time in the military. Also if their is someone out their that could help me obtain my fathers metals I would appreciate it. He was in the Walter Reid Hospital at one time, and he said that his metals were secured there and then when he was released from the hospital he never got them back. The metals that he did have in his possession when he completted his stint in the military were all destroyed in a house fire, and our family lost everything as we had no insurance and the greatest loss was that of a beloved family member. Dad was currently in the V.A. Hospital in a coma when the fire occured, and to be awaken from a coma and be told that you lost everything was horrific. I would love to have all of my fathers medals presented to him by someone representing the military if possible. His health is fading and my wish is to have my father receive his medals that he worked so hard for rewarded to him. If anyone can help you may contact me at savage.jeannie@yahoo.com. I would like to thank all of you brave soldiers who have served our country, and may GOD in Heaven bless you all.

By: BRYAN CHAISSON

BRYAN CHAISSON — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:08:54 +0000

To ALL:
I placed a comment about my father participating in the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. I really didn’t think this would go far, wow was I wrong. I am asking all to not make the mistake that I made and not leave contact information. I see there are people who have stories and pictures. I would like to receive any information available. PLease send to my email address bchaisson@centurytel.net I reside in Welsh, LA. and would like to continue hearing from family members, it seems that we all share the same experience. Fathers in Battle at Pork Chop Hill but never heard the stories.

Thanks Bryan
bchaisson@centurytel.net
337-794-3986

By: Mike Maurice

Mike Maurice — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:18:29 +0000

My Dad, Richard Maurice, was in the Battle for Pork Chop hill, around July 4, 1953. He past away 2 weeks ago, and had a military funeral with flag drapped and taps playing. The honor guard was the best and was very dedicated to the ceremony. Dad spoke of Bill Leveque, a fellow soldier from Newburyport MA (last heard of). Dad had a 30 caliber Browning machine gun. One day, he claimed that only a handful of men came back from a battle, then he got in an accident in a jeep, and he finally walked back to camp and fell asleep in the mud. He was always proud to serve in the Army…

By: Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:49:32 +0000

I led one of the attacks on Pork Chop Hill as a member of ‘C’ Co.of the 17th Inf. reg.7th Inf. Div. We jumped off at 200 a:m from the MLR checkpoint and crossed the valley up to Pork Chop Hill,arriving at 5:00 a:m.As we entered the lower trench leading up to the summit,A frightened S.Korea soldier ran right into me as i rounded a bend in the trench,i nearly shot him.A bit further up,i stepped on something soft,it was a partialy buried Chinese soldier,just the top of his head showing.A bit after that,we were spotted by the enemy and shells started coming in.we couldn’t go further just then as the trench was blocked by dead enemy.I dove into a bunker and found i had three dead chinese soldiers for company.I was there for just a short stay,we were relived and sent over to Erie Outpost to defend against a suspected attack.I rotated four days later off of Erie.Was in Korea for 9 months and seven days.Landed at Inchon on July 4,1952.

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By: Jeff Hanig

Jeff Hanig — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:18:12 +0000

My father, Duane Hanig was in the 31st Infantry, “K” company. He was assigned to it just after it was virtually wiped out in the Battle of Pork Chop Hill in April, 1953. He was in the front lines and saw action, but was transferred out before his unit was hit in the last battle of OP Westview on July 23rd. He had to identify all the dead from his unit after this battle. He passed away this spring.

By: tmarsh213

tmarsh213 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:07:31 +0000

My father, Arthur Marshall, was in Love Company. He recieved a purple heart for his leg wounds. He never speaks of this war, like the others who so bravely fought and mentioned on this page. He suffered with his war wounds his whole life, lucky to be alive and to walk. Now, he is 78 and his health is not good. The Pork Chop hill war wound give him walking problems to this day. Like the others, he fought bravely for his country and is the most patriotic man I have ever met.

By: Steve George

Steve George — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:22:31 +0000

My father Sergeant Lowell George was in the 7th Infantry 17th Regiment G company. He is sitting here telling me some of the memories he has about the battles. One of his friends Sam Tabert has emailed pictures he had and I have them on my computer. Would be happy to forward them onto anyone who wants them my email address is dvillesgeorge@gmail.com

By: Tina Jannello

Tina Jannello — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:18:57 +0000

My father, Natale Jannello just passed away on 11 July 2009. Me and my brother knew he was in the Korean War but he never wanted to talk about it, so we know practically nothing. The only time he ever gave me a glimpse into his experience was when he spoke to being in the tenches, and was terrified his hands would be blown off. My fahter was a very gifted artist. I dont know what infantry he was in or anything else but if there is anyone who recognizes his name it would be great o find out more information.

By: Joseph brown

Joseph brown — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:06:40 +0000

I’m looking for anyone that might have known my father, Staff Sereant Earl E. Brown. I’m trying to find out the date that he was wound on Pork Chop Hill.

My father passed away November 13. 2008

Joseph Brown