However paragraph 13(d) of the Korean Armis… The Dept. Post Sep 02, 2011 #2 2011-09-02T11:34. He earned the Bayonet Badge or Order of the Bayonet and wears it above his right pocket. It has a GOP(General outpost) regiment (5th or 8th Regiment), a reserve regiment (3rd Regiment), an artillery regiment, and a subordinate force. Jack. 199th LIB: KOREA: GERMANY: STATE SIDE: Korean Service Graduates... [ 21 ] Back to the MAIN PAGE New or Updated INFO 4-5-19 Stone, Robert R. ..... 7th Inf. 1954 Merry Christmas 1954 This Christmas card was printed in Japan and sent to families ... Company, 1st Marine Division serving on the Korean DMZ: Duane Stevens - 1st Cav 1964. The applicant completed his period of obligated service and was honorably released from active duty on 14 August 1968. "The "Order of the Silver Bayonet" began in Dec 1951. Two examples of such incidents occurred the morning of August 10th, 1967 when North Korean infiltrators conducted two separate ambushes of 2nd and DIV: 5th INF. There is no mention of the Order of the Bayonet nor any picture of the badge being worn. I was with the 1st/31st Inf, 7th Inf Div. Jack, when you were in 3/32 did the battalion call themselves the Badgers? To add to my question about appearance on official or unofficial documents, this case here shows that a Vietnam veteran seems to have the Bayonet Badge listed on his DD214 for service with the 7th Div in Korea from 67-68: http://boards.law.af.mil/ARMY/BCMR/CY2008/20080005322.txt. http://www.omsa.org/files/jomsa_arch/Splits/1962/321253_JOMSA_Vol13_2_07.pdf. Camp Casey Korea 1960 through 70s Early Commo Relay site above Casey This shows the 123rd Signal Company VHF & UHF Antennas used to keep Commo between Casey and Kaiser Tai Camp where Camp Castle was latter built. That is why it is more difficult to get an award for a Korea vet. Perhaps the best source I found so far. That America owes DMZ vets some acknowledgement should go without saying. If you send me your 13th Engineers name I can see if he is listed. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Korea A Tour Of Duty . Claims Information-Units on or near the DMZ and Diseases, Areas in Korea "On or Near the DMZ" Determined by the DOD/VA, It is currently Sun May 16, 2021 12:15 pm. Part of Basic Combat Training included bayonet fighting instruction and depending on the score on the bayonet test, a Qualification Badge was awarded. While I was in Korea the 1st time in 60-61 at Camp Casey, we had a Brutal Winter. Some one got the idea to switch them, not just reflag the units but actually make the move. Camp Kaiser Korea l952 - 15 Nov l970 Camp Kaiser Gate Camp Kaiser Gate Sign Guards at the Cp Kaiser Gate The Rear Gate at Camp Kaiser HHC 1st Bn, 17th Inf Reg, 7th Inf Div Church at Cp Kaiser Jim Macnab at the Cp Kaiser Film Library Click to see several pictures of the Chinese Tunnel. Korea, September, 1968: Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Infantry Div., keep watch in an area near the DMZ where North Korean infiltrators … Note that on the book cover above and the card, the bayonet handle is on the viewer's left like the metal badges (1950's, Japanese made). We wore them centered on the right pocket on all uniforms and they were kind of a big deal when we would go back to Camp Casey. Camp Stanley, Korea 1972 HQ & HQ Battery, 2nd Infantry Division Artillery. Interesting, but I would still like answers for wartime service or not too far past 1953. Can anyone tell me how I can get the necessary documentation that they will accept? In 1968, tensions were much higher in the Korean Peninsula than today. departed Korea with there parent unit, the 7th Inf Division Pictures below provided by David Richardson and Dean Lambert 2/31 Infantry 1967-68 Pictures of 2/31 on "The Z" The 1st Bn 72nd Armor moved into Happy Valley on Feb 15th 1971, after the 2/31 departed 1st Bn 72 Armor, Happy Valley today . Searching for Bayonet Badge I just found a couple more interesting pieces of info. I've found it pretty difficult to find definitive information on the award - most places seem to say the same things, but I would like to know more, especially when it was created, so I am hoping we can have a good discussion and reference here. More info from a publication of the Hourglass: "The original 7ID Bayonet Badge was a combat badge designed and produced unofficially for 7ID soldiers during the Korean War and, later, serving in the Korean Demilitarized Zone during the Cold War. Soldiers proudly wore the badge on their uniform while in the 7th Infantry Division and at official functions. C Troop, 4th, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Infantry Division 1975-1975. Upon reassignment from the Division, the Bayonet Badge could no longer be worn on the uniform. Some lacked the wreath, had mucyh larger 7th ID insigne; the bayonet handle was striated and pointed to the wearer's right; this was supportd by signs, photos, and the actual certificate. Camp Rice was originally built on an apple orchard that became home to Headquarters for the United Nations Command [ UNC ] Military … Many of these sources are saying that the Bayonet Badge and the similar Imjin Scout Badge (2d Div) were created to recognize service on the DMZ. 23K 6,003 30 ★ Administrator ★ Cruiser. Div. This article is a list of known military operations of the Vietnam War in 1968, conducted by the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam, the United States and their allies. Join VetFriends To: Reunite with Unit Buddies. In September 1956 the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Radford indicated within the U.S. government that the U.S. military intention was to introduce atomic weapons into Korea, which was agreed to by the U.S. National Security Council and President Eisenhower. In order to recognize the actions of its soldiers, the 7ID created its own combat badge featuring a bayonet and the Division patch in the middle of a wreath. Browse Military Units. And more from tredhed2 on the WAF. Now quartermaster for 7th Infantry Division Association. Since there seems to be two sets of criteria I see it going both ways. Note: Service records may show assignment to either the 2nd or the 7th Infantry. Warroom1 - I hope to see a photo soon. No mention of the award here, just the bayonet on the cover. Camp Howze, Korea 1981 Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. I have often wondered what the criteria was during the Korean War because if it were the same, what is now the CAB, I would think you would see a lot more of them around. Jack. DO NOT CLICK ON ANYTHING IT DISPLAYS *** Korea A Tour Of Duty; DMZ Camps; Camp Young; 1968-1969 Camp … Join Your Unit Today. To support what is stated above about the badge being created around 1951, I have a book titled The Seventh Division in Korea that was published in 1948 by the Division G-2. Again, the only differences are where and when and which units make Korea … And here is a good topic on the forums here - covers mostly the Columbians, but good period photos of the badge in use. I left before the the exchange was complete, as far as I know they rethought the whole thing and turned all of the DMZ over the ROK Army and moved the 2nd Div to reserve and the 7th Div left Korea and the exchange was never completed. Between 1966-1970 soldiers stationed on the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) came in regular contact with North Korean infiltrators probing US military defenses in what became known as the “DMZ War”. Note: Service records may show assignment to either the 2nd or the 7th Infantry. I was stationed in Korea with the 13th Engineers around 1968-69 (don't remember the exact dates) when the 2nd Div was "on the line" and the 7th Div was in reserve. The OMSA article cites a Far East newspaper article dated December 6 from "around 1951 or 1952" and tredhed pins down Dec 1951. Korea, DMZ, 1968-1969, 7th Infantry Division, 1st Bn, 31st Regiment, HHC, Recon Platoon. The incident took place just as President Johnson was ending a three-day visit to the Republic of Korea. Info. Use Your Back Button To Return To Previous Page. Jim. Killed in an ambush by North Korean troops just south of the DMZ. Please contribute photos, questions, and anything else! Fischer, Morris Lee 2 Nov 66. The earliest badges had major differences. So we see that it was awarded to non-infantry personnel for performance in combat, service under fire on the DMZ post war, and also simply for outstanding achievement. Great thread Rob. Probably for an Army Qualification Badge (Marksman, Sharpshooter or Expert) with the Qualification bar for "Bayonet," not the 7th Infantry Division Order of the Bayonet award. DIV: 9th INF DIV. I served on the Korean DMZ in 1968 but the VA is requiring proof that my unit was there. SP4 Mario J Rabello Radio Operator 1968 - 69 Camp Casey mario.rabello@sbcglobal.net: … So the 7th Div reactivated the Bayonet Badge (the only thing I ever heard it called) and awarded it to us. … The Warrior Division has approximately 17,000 soldiers who wear the Indianhead shoulder patch, prepared to finish the Korean War, which was technically never concluded. The badge’s design and award criteria became the template for the Army’s current Combat Action Badge.". It's easy! They were held as a contingency force for South America. But this has not been the case, and the men feel it. I believe Company C of the 13th Engr was the only unit that got it but there may have been others. Captainofthe7th, Sorry to be so late but adding a Seventh Division, 32nd Inf grouping I just acquired. On another note, the book above from 1954 has a complete Division roster broken down by Battalion & Company that gives name & address. Does it ever appear on discharge or other official papers? http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/226171-korean-war-unknown-badge/. Div. Is it US or foreign made? The only differences are 'exactly where in Korea' (DMZ), a very small window of time: 4/1968 to 8/1969 and 'very' specific combat units. Here's another picture I have saved, not sure where I found it online but I did note that it is from 1953. Lt Kameron Ince,1953 - 1954 4th Turkish brigade 25th Infantry Division (Close This Window To Return To Previous Page) Duane Stevens - 1st Cav 1964 . Watch later. Other early badges had the wreath and the point of the bayonet faces the wearer's left (the consensus on the badge in this thread is that it is very early; no enamel to the bayonet handle). However, while having nothing to do with the badge, when I transferred out, I was given an engraved brass ashtray surmounted with the 7ID insignia with a bayonet through it. Div 69-70 Note: Sgt James R. Grissinger was killed on October 18, 1969 while serving on the Korean DMZ. The badge dose not appear on my DD-214. From Dec 18, 1952 Courier News from Blytheville, Arkansas: Note that he is a cook, presumably a non-combat role that would qualify for the Bayonet Badge, but it also states he was awarded the CIB. It's clear though that the Bayonet Badge at least was created before the end of the war and certainly worn before the end of the war. You are not connected. By If it is easier to email to me I will post it for you. Note: Service records may show assignment to either the 2nd or the 7th Infantry Division. I have not been focusing on the Bayonet Badge or the uniform I have with it, but will return to it soon. Please login or register *** DO NOT CLICK ON ANY DOWNLOAD or PLAY BUTTONS - they are not part of the forum *** *** THE BLOCK BELOW THIS ONE IS NOT PART OF THE FORUM. The 7th Infantry Division remained on the DMZ, it's headquarters at Camp Casey, South Korea until 1971. It was decided by the 8. th. November 22, 2015 in ARMY (INCLUDING USAAC/AAF). 4/10th Ft. Davis, Canal Zone Crawford, Jon C..... 7th Inf. My award does site Nehmer and says I DO fall in that class of claim. William Hollinger, an operations officer (S-3) with the 1st Bn, 31st Infantry, 7th Infantry Division in Korea in 1968-69, expressed this hurt in his novel, The Fence Walker. Did anyone have a lite blue and white scroll with the word BAYONET on it as a shoulder tab. The Silver Bayonet says it can be awarded for distinction similar to the Army Commendation but for a shorter period of time. If my memory serves me well, I believe so. 1st INF DIV. Two later books I have covering the history of the 7th ID, Bayonet: The History of the Seventh Infantry Division in Korea (Public Information Office, Dai Nippon Printing, 1953) and The Seventh Infantry Division in Korea (Albert Love Enterprises, Atlanta, GA 1954) both feature the badge being worn extensively (only in metal, pin on, no cloth). Combat Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 38th Infantry 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry You are not connected. Maybe he can chime in as he mentions 1951 as the year of creation. Here is a picture of MG Smith, CG 7th ID, circa Jan 1953; 1953 dated book featuring Order of the Bayonet on the cover; Undated Christmas card. Left facing bayonet, like the cloth ones I posted above. "6. So - when exactly was this badge created? At the time everything north of the ImJin was considered a combat zone with people, both North Korean and American, being killed on a weekly basis. Or both? Tap to unmute. A Company, 702nd Maintenance Battalion 1967-1968. In October of 1953 the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a mutual defense treaty, which obligated the US to defend the ROK from its communist neighbor, the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK). cant not post a photo, hope some one can help. “Seven GIs were killed by gunfire in 1967 alone,” recalls Klein. Or only the award certificate? Here is another badge from eBay, possibly Japanese made. DO NOT CLICK ON … Click on the Camp Name to go to the page Where Camp Kaiser was located. The Korean Warhad devastated both North and South Korea, and while neither side renounced its claims to reunify Korea under their control, neither side was in a position to force reunification. SP5 Dennis Kennedy Radio Operator 1968 - 1970 Camp Casey denny869@comcast.net: A Company. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Not everyone who set foot in Korea is eligible for conceded exposed. Camp Casey is located within a valley, 11 miles (20 km) south of the Demilitarized Zone in the village of Tongduchon. Powered by Invision Community. US Army that US forces would control a critical 18.5 mile portion of the DMZ 2nd, 77th Cavalry, 2nd Infantry Division 1971-1972. 1968 Quarterly Operational Report for the 7th Infantry. View unanswered posts | View active topics, Board index » Agent Orange » Claims Information-Units on or near the DMZ and Diseases, Presented by Members of 51st Signal Battalion, Combat Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division. Purple Heart Certificate dated October 1, 1952. 23K 6,003 30. On April 2, 1971 the Division was deactivated at Fort Lewis, Washington. In searching for 32nd IN items I have come across the various Bayonet Badges but never researched them. Use Your Back Button To Return To Previous Page. Veteran - 2nd Inf Div "Second To None" (Updated 6-10-08) The 2nd Infantry Division's primary mission is the defense of South Korea in the event of an invasion from North Korea. 75th Ranger: 82nd Abn. 7th Infantry Division. 1968 Classes: Class Page: Next Class: Previous: Class: 39-68 B Graduated: 10 September 1968 Company: 85th Company Graduates: 149 Location: Harmony Church MOS: 11B40 Light Weapon Infantryman Located: ( 12 ) DG Chambers, Larry V..... 193rd Inf. Cpl Alfred Weber. I received orders for it but we had to buy the badge itself (they were like $.35) I never received the certificate but they were around. Share. Weber so if anyone can contribute to the history it would be much appreciated. Thanks for sharing so much great info. On 1 April 1968, the Department of Defense on the recommendation of General Bonesteel declared the DMZ-Imjin River area as a hostile fire zone, entitling service members stationed in the area to hostile-fire pay and later for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Combat Medical Badge to all qualified men serving north of the Imjin River. During this time we had the honor of being selected as the "Honor Company" for the division. This would be especially true after hostilities ended in Korea. Well this has been long enough. Also seen in post #4. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. 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