What is the fate of LSM 19 (WWII Landing Ship Medium). It was sold to korea, is it still in service?
142509
I looked for you but I got this far and no further sorry\nhttp://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/LSM19.htm
618245
I realize this will be quite difficult, but you will have to do a little more "dirty hands" research and dig up some information such as the name of the company who owned the ship, or where it was built, etc. in order to find your info.  I have seen lots of info about ship-owning families and companies, but few ship's names (except very famous ones) actually appearing in web searches.  Good luck!
220710
Good evening Major,I'm a retired Sergeant in the U.S. Army, possibly at the same time as yourself,oh well.Man, our Country's have really put us lifers through some stuff HUH? Late December 1966,Kontoum Provence,Search & Destroy,monsoon, my Stevens & Savage 12 Ga. Pump shotgun lost a spring,an important spring,Ord. had to have the weapon to fix it. The only replacement weapon was a captured Kalishnikaugh,Model 47.I had that weapon five(5) days,it saw action twice,two good fire......the 47 was flawless,I didn't want to give it up when that hillbilly shotgun came back,it was and is the World's finest Gererilla warfare weapon......Sir.It's almost mid-night here, whatever time it is there Sir,I hope you're good!
898830
If you know his full name, then contact some of the Merchant Marine retiree's organizations.\n\nIf you know the name of his ship, theres probably a reunion list somewhere where they still meet.\n\nGood Luck
1045129
I have, it was in 1985.  My last time there was in 2001 though.  It is a small military post on the top of a hill outside of Oijongbu.  Yes, that's right, Oijongbu, you know, the village they talk about on MASH.  By the way, a little bit of trivia for you, there actually was a MASH unit stationed outside of Oujongbu, it just wasn't the 4033 MASH.  When I was there it was the base camp for the 2nd Infantry Division Field Artillery Battalion.  Go out one gate and you had a Korean prison and the road to Oijongbu, go out the other and you had the bars and stores and restaurants, along with a little village.  Since it was downhill going out either gate, after a night of drinking in the village, it was rough going back up the hill towards base.  Anything esle you want to know, just ask.
1158877
that is a good question, i have been looking for a website like that, i found one a while back for when i was in school in korea, while my dad was stationed there.  where all have you been.
1091340
Machinist Mate is my first thought,, Diesels are still around, though trying to get on with a Small boat unit, assult craft unit, SIMA, or as others said SeaBee's. Good Luck and GO NAVY!!
807899
My father was in Korea in 1954~55.  He was with the 24Th Infantry Division, stationed along the Im Jin River near the  the 38th Paralel.
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http://www.surplusrifle.com/\n\nRead the info in the guns section, then go to the forums section and read through all the posts in the semi-auto section. \n\nThere are marks....letters and symbols stamped into the metal on the receiver and barrel. These will not only tell you the country of manufacture but the factory and year. Join the Surplus Rifle forums and post what you find, and pics if possible. Lots of helpful people there. \n\nFirst made by Russians, they were made by China, Albania, Yugoslavia, East Germany and probably more (never heard of Egypt making them though?)\n\nThe SKS is a great rifle capable of decent mid-range accuracy, rugged, easy to tear down and clean. DO NOT shy away from the cheap surplus ammo (OK, it's not cheap anynmore!). Ammo that is 'corrosive' just needs a quick cleaning at the range with a patch soaked in Windex, then a patch of oil. No worries, no problems, been doing it for two decades and no rust.
388637
Contact a USAF recruter there in Korea. Don't know where you are in Korea but the military still has a presence there so ask an MP, SP, AP or what ever.
575475
Less than a dollar ,issued in 1943 from the Japanese Occupation Government of the Philippeans. Not rare
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might want to try here:\n\nhttp://home.hiwaay.net/~magro/gbook2.html\n\nhttp://www.82airborne-assoc.com/guestbook/guestbook.html\n\nhttp://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/12/16/203625/46\n\nhttp://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/dmz/dmz_53_60.htm?set=700\n\n\nMy husband was in the 82nd in the 80's.  Take care and God Bless :)
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I saw the report. Something is fishy. First off why would our military ever let that info out if it were true? Secondly, a diesel sub, and we can't detect it with a carrier group until it surfaces close to that group implying we will get shot out of the water if we try to do anything.  Bullcrap. It sounds like a political ploy in the making. Here's my guess. China has intentions of invading Taiwan, and we are not going to do a darn thing because we owe China too much money. I hope some Navy people post on this question. I want to hear their opinions.
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It depends on the size and condition of the falg and if there on any markings on it.  Try 1944militaria.com.  Occasionally, he has original flags on there and it will give you a rough idea as to their value.  I'd say an orginal battleflag with swastika and iron cross can fetch as much as 300-500 if it is a large Naval style.  Condition is everything though.
863624
I would try the moving pictures branch at the National Archives.  They have all the footage taken by government agencies and newsreels made during the war.\nThe archives also has all correpsondence relating to POW's in its collection.  \nThe historical records of the 1st cavalry records for the Korean War are in the collection of the National Archives too.  I have examined them for the period that you mentioned.  Send me a P/M and I will try and get copies to you.  I have a relative that was in company E, 8th Cavalry and is MIA since 3 September 1950.
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Having spent time in S. Korea, I can tell you there is several military land bases in country. As far as Sea Duty goes, I can only imagine that it's a Navy saying.\n\nThe allied effort which consist of mostly American forces is split between duty stations on or near the DMZ and bases that are in the south that are considered support.\n\nDuty on the DMZ is not very comfortable as the bars are few and far between and as a rule you are generally on alert status living in the dirt. You know, just in case Kim decides to make a move. My experience at the regular bases always include nightly trips down to the local village or city which can turn into a soldiers dream or nightmare but, will no doubt make for good story telling when you turn Grey.
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Well, considering that both North and South Korea still have their weapons aimed at each other, the window of opportunity just isn't there.  The terrain is god aweful, it's extremely cold and hot as hell.  The US forces alreay stationed there would take a huge hit and the capital of South Korea would cease to exist.  So lets hope no one gets too cavalier and lets diplomacy work things out.  If we're applauled by the loss of life with the war on terror, wait and see what happens if the Korean war resumes.  A little side not, the Korea's are technically still at war.  They have been under a cease fire for about fifty years, hence their weapons are still aimed at each other.