Comments on: Korean War: Battle on Pork Chop Hill http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:24:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Laura http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-788588 Laura Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:48:53 +0000 #comment-788588 Lincoln – Randolph B. Mott, 79, of Lincoln passed away February 3, 2012 at Penobscot Valley Hospital after a long battle with diabetes. He was born August 16, 1932 in Lincoln, son of Byron and Leuntha (Tibbetts) Mott. In 1952 Randy graduated from Mattanawcook Academy and enlisted in the United States Army. He received his basic training at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, Indiantown Gap, PA in Co. F., 2nd Battalion, 10th Inf. Reg, 5th Inf. Division. In January 1953 he was a member of the honor guard which escorted President Dwight Eisenhower to the White House after his inauguration. With other members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment from Fort Myer, VA., he was the head of the inaugural parade during the march down Pennsylvania Avenue. On March 8, 1953, Randy received a promotion to Sergeant and that month he sailed to Korea. While serving in Korea, Randy received (2) Silver Stars for the following – On 16-17 April 1953, Private Mott was on guard when the enemy made an attempt to overrun his unit’s position. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Private Mott, held the enemy off with his rifle and grenades. On one occasion, Private Mott picked up several enemy grenades and threw them back at the enemy through the aperture of the bunker. Private Mott continued to hold the enemy back until reinforcements arrived despite a painful wound he received early in the conflict. When the reinforcements arrived, Private Mott assisted in moving the men who were in a worse condition to litter jeeps before he submitted to medical treatment. (2) Bronze Stars for the following - On the night of 15-16 May 1953, Sergeant Mott and his comrades were on a patrol deep in enemy territory. Suddenly the patrol was ambushed and, Sergeant Mott, the point man, began laying down a withering front of fire. When the machine gun became jammed, Sergeant Mott, realizing the gravity of the situation, succeeded in holding back the enemy charge until the machine gun was again brought back into action. At this time an enemy grenade fell into their position, and unhesitantly, Sergeant Mott seized the grenade and exposing himself to the hostile fire hurled it back at the enemy. Due to the aggressiveness and bravery displayed by Sergeant Mott against the enemy, the survivors of the patrol returned safely to the Main Line of Resistance. , (3) Purple Hearts, Korean War Medal, United Nation Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and the 7th Division Badge. After 14 months overseas duty, he was honorably discharged in April 1954. In 1956, Randy was honored in a book entitled “Pork Chop Hill” as one of the heroes of the famous battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea. In 1957 he moved to Connecticut to raise his family. He worked for the Atlantic Wire Company in Branford for seventeen years. He also worked for The Ward Bus Company and after that he became self-employed as the only mobile home repair man in Branford. Together with his wife, he enjoyed going to many country music concerts, flea markets, and taking road trips throughout the years. Upon retiring, Randy and his wife moved back to their old stomping grounds of Lincoln, Maine where they enjoyed hanging out at the “Music Jams” with Great friends and Great music. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Judith (Shorey) Mott of Lincoln; three sons, Glenn Mott of Orlando, FL., Daniel Mott and his wife Joyce, of Beaver Dams, NY., Michael Mott and his wife Gail, of North Branford, CT.; two daughters, Laura Mott of Mooresville, NC., Leah Mott-Torello of Watkins Glen, NY.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, as well as three nieces. He is also survived by a brother, Ronald Mott, of Penobscot, ME. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Bernard and Byron Mott; and a niece, Roxann Jipson. At his request, there will be no services. Remembrance donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or The Department of Veterans Affairs, 368 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Lincoln – Randolph B. Mott, 79, of Lincoln passed away February 3, 2012 at Penobscot Valley Hospital after a long battle with diabetes. He was born August 16, 1932 in Lincoln, son of Byron and Leuntha (Tibbetts) Mott.
In 1952 Randy graduated from Mattanawcook Academy and enlisted in the United States Army. He received his basic training at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, Indiantown Gap, PA in Co. F., 2nd Battalion, 10th Inf. Reg, 5th Inf. Division. In January 1953 he was a member of the honor guard which escorted President Dwight Eisenhower to the White House after his inauguration. With other members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment from Fort Myer, VA., he was the head of the inaugural parade during the march down Pennsylvania Avenue. On March 8, 1953, Randy received a promotion to Sergeant and that month he sailed to Korea. While serving in Korea, Randy received (2) Silver Stars for the following – On 16-17 April 1953, Private Mott was on guard when the enemy made an attempt to overrun his unit’s position. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Private Mott, held the enemy off with his rifle and grenades. On one occasion, Private Mott picked up several enemy grenades and threw them back at the enemy through the aperture of the bunker. Private Mott continued to hold the enemy back until reinforcements arrived despite a painful wound he received early in the conflict. When the reinforcements arrived, Private Mott assisted in moving the men who were in a worse condition to litter jeeps before he submitted to medical treatment. (2) Bronze Stars for the following – On the night of 15-16 May 1953, Sergeant Mott and his comrades were on a patrol deep in enemy territory. Suddenly the patrol was ambushed and, Sergeant Mott, the point man, began laying down a withering front of fire. When the machine gun became jammed, Sergeant Mott, realizing the gravity of the situation, succeeded in holding back the enemy charge until the machine gun was again brought back into action. At this time an enemy grenade fell into their position, and unhesitantly, Sergeant Mott seized the grenade and exposing himself to the hostile fire hurled it back at the enemy. Due to the aggressiveness and bravery displayed by Sergeant Mott against the enemy, the survivors of the patrol returned safely to the Main Line of Resistance. , (3) Purple Hearts, Korean War Medal, United Nation Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and the 7th Division Badge. After 14 months overseas duty, he was honorably discharged in April 1954. In 1956, Randy was honored in a book entitled “Pork Chop Hill” as one of the heroes of the famous battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea.
In 1957 he moved to Connecticut to raise his family. He worked for the Atlantic Wire Company in Branford for seventeen years. He also worked for The Ward Bus Company and after that he became self-employed as the only mobile home repair man in Branford. Together with his wife, he enjoyed going to many country music concerts, flea markets, and taking road trips throughout the years. Upon retiring, Randy and his wife moved back to their old stomping grounds of Lincoln, Maine where they enjoyed hanging out at the “Music Jams” with Great friends and Great music.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Judith (Shorey) Mott of Lincoln; three sons, Glenn Mott of Orlando, FL., Daniel Mott and his wife Joyce, of Beaver Dams, NY., Michael Mott and his wife Gail, of North Branford, CT.; two daughters, Laura Mott of Mooresville, NC., Leah Mott-Torello of Watkins Glen, NY.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, as well as three nieces. He is also survived by a brother, Ronald Mott, of Penobscot, ME. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Bernard and Byron Mott; and a niece, Roxann Jipson.
At his request, there will be no services. Remembrance donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or The Department of Veterans Affairs, 368 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.

]]> By: Susan Bailey http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-788238 Susan Bailey Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:32:13 +0000 #comment-788238 Bill, Monroe was my uncle. My brother-in-law researched Uncle Monroe's awards and found what I believe is the citation for the silver star. Please let me know if you are still intersted in the information. Susan Bill, Monroe was my uncle. My brother-in-law researched Uncle Monroe's awards and found what I believe is the citation for the silver star. Please let me know if you are still intersted in the information.
Susan

]]> By: James F. Madden http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-787001 James F. Madden Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:46:21 +0000 #comment-787001 Theresa, My mother passed away in March of 2011, my wife is putting a genealogy together of my family. Would like to get as much information if possible on my father and grandfather. I would like to see my fathers scrap book. James F. Madden 904-434-6427 904-285-6427 Theresa,
My mother passed away in March of 2011, my wife is putting a genealogy together of my family. Would like to get as much information if possible on my father and grandfather.

I would like to see my fathers scrap book.

James F. Madden
904-434-6427
904-285-6427

]]> By: Lynnita Brown http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-786805 Lynnita Brown Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:09:35 +0000 #comment-786805 I'd like to receive the words from his citation to add to the Korean War Educator website at www.thekwe.org. I'd like to receive the words from his citation to add to the Korean War Educator website at http://www.thekwe.org.

]]> By: Lynnita Brown http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-786804 Lynnita Brown Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:08:12 +0000 #comment-786804 I am interested in locating his SS citation. - Lynnita www.thekwe.org I am interested in locating his SS citation. – Lynnita http://www.thekwe.org

]]> By: Lynnita Brown http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-786803 Lynnita Brown Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:05:45 +0000 #comment-786803 Do you have a copy of your father's Silver Star citation? - Lynnita www.thekwe.org Do you have a copy of your father's Silver Star citation? – Lynnita http://www.thekwe.org

]]> By: William Hines http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-785952 William Hines Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:07:16 +0000 #comment-785952 Im looking for information on my cousin who fought in the battle of Pork Chop Hill his name was William Walter Bailey Jr. Please Reply Im looking for information on my cousin who fought in the battle of Pork Chop Hill his name was William Walter Bailey Jr. Please Reply

]]> By: William Hines http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-785951 William Hines Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:03:37 +0000 #comment-785951 Looking for anyone who may have known my cousin William Walter Bailey Jr. He was said to be in the battle of Pork Chop Hill. Any information would be appreciated. Looking for anyone who may have known my cousin William Walter Bailey Jr. He was said to be in the battle of Pork Chop Hill. Any information would be appreciated.

]]> By: Robin Nelson http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-781564 Robin Nelson Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:06:55 +0000 #comment-781564 My Father was one of the menthat walk awayfrom that hellhole. I say this necausehe never was able to really get thewar out off his head. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers him. His namewasRobert Nelson aka Swede. Thank you so much in advance. My Father was one of the menthat walk awayfrom that hellhole. I say this necausehe never was able to really get thewar out off his head. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers him. His namewasRobert Nelson aka Swede. Thank you so much in advance.

]]> By: Craig SHackleford http://www.historynet.com/korean-war-battle-on-pork-chop-hill.htm#comment-781264 Craig SHackleford Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:33:08 +0000 #comment-781264 Sorry, This man is not a known relative. Thank you for your service to this courntry and for my freedom. Sorry, This man is not a known relative. Thank you for your service to this courntry and for my freedom.

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