Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted February 11, 2016 Now that Shroud seems to have disappeared back into oblivion, I thought it might be safe to start a thread on Korean vets, since most are in their 80s and starting to bite the dust. Feel free to post major figures from both sides. Will the two Koreas be reunified before they all die off? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted February 12, 2016 Like fuck. Thought SK had started the craic about head of NK's army executed. If 'true', he fought the fascists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,329 Posted February 12, 2016 Who are the most notable Korean veterans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted February 13, 2016 Michael Caine is one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted February 13, 2016 Clint Eastwood too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted February 13, 2016 Shouldn't this be Korea Vets? No-one says "Vietnamese Vets". Both just make me think of people who don't mind eating your dog for you if they can't save it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted February 13, 2016 Shouldn't this be Korea Vets? No-one says "Vietnamese Vets". Both just make me think of people who don't mind eating your dog for you if they can't save it. For about the first time ever, I am going to have to concede Zorders has a point, dammit. I'd opt for "Korean War Vets" over "Korea Vets" though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 14, 2016 Korean War Vets it is. This one has some interest to me, because there are Dutch Korean War Vets. I can't name one, but they must be well in the fading away phase now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 15, 2016 I see a few Korean War Vets in traffic ahead of me when I drive around, and I only know that because they have it on their license plate. But I honestly couldn't name any of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted February 15, 2016 Take it they weren't personalised plates then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 15, 2016 Take it they weren't personalised plates then... No, I think you pay about $50 extra and have to provide your army papers as proof that you served. I don't see many Korean War Vets, I've seen a few WWII vets but haven't seen one for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted February 15, 2016 Fuck sakes, money grabbing bassas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 15, 2016 Fuck sakes, money grabbing bassas I think the money goes back to charities that help vets. So you're paying money to go to a charity that helps you. I'd need to read up on the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 9, 2017 The man who became the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general died on Sunday. Richard Edward Cavazos, 88, died in the Army Residence Community in San Antonio, Texas. Cavazos served in the Korean War as a lieutenant with the 65th Infantry Regiment. He then served in Vietnam as a lieutenant colonel, leading a battalion of soldiers into battle. In 1976, he became the first Hispanic brigadier general, according to AUSA. He was awarded two Distinguished Service Crosses, a Silver Star, two Legion of Merit awards, five Bronze Stars with valor, a Purple Heart, a Combat Infantry Badge and a Parachutist Badge, according to the paper. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 21, 2018 Bill Speakman at 90. English wanker joined the biggest Scots wankers and was the first VC presented by the English Queen. Not awarded by her either. http://altrincham.today/2018/06/21/bill-speakman-altrinchams-great-war-hero-first-person-receive-victoria-cross-queen-elizabeth-dies-aged-90/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted June 29, 2018 Royal Navy Pilot Commander John Neilson has died. He was 90. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/commander-john-neilson-obituary-ps0g0cxqd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted January 10, 2020 Death Notice for General Sir George Cooper aged 94: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/238596/cooper Awarded the Military Cross for service in Korea, he was a former Adjutant-General to the Forces. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted April 29, 2020 Death Notice for Admiral Sir Brian Brown, former Second Sea Lord, aged 85: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/241371/brown 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted July 10, 2020 Paik Sun-yup dead according to this: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200711000200325 Korean War hero and retired four star general, he's been discussed elsewhere (for some reason). Now a pick in the Poker Tourney, watch out for those QOs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,951 Posted July 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Paik Sun-yup dead according to this: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200711000200325 Korean War hero and retired four star general, he's been discussed elsewhere (for some reason). Now a pick in the Poker Tourney, watch out for those QOs. Yes, I noticed funeral details were being discussed just a few days ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted August 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, drol said: Last Korean War Chinese flying ace Wang Hai has died at 94. He would have received big honours later this year. Leaves Charles G. Cleveland as the last surviving flying ace from the war. URSS Sergei Kramarenko died earlier this year. Also leaves Wan Haifeng and Chi Haotian as the last PLA generals in service during Tienanmen crackdown. Like maybe here also? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,745 Posted May 4, 2021 While reading of the last living WWII Medal of Honour recipient, I decided to check how many Korean War Medal of Honour recipients there are alive. Three, they are: Duane E. Dewey (1931-2021) Hiroshi H. Miyamara (1925-2022) also a WWII veteran Robert E. Simanek (1930-2022) Two have died within the last 10 months, the last one to die was Ernest Edison West, died on 1th of May 2021 at the age of 89. Given after the Korean War, in 2021: Ralph Puckett (1926-2024) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,951 Posted June 26, 2021 Cross-posting the death of Charles G. Cleveland, last flying ace of the Korean War, aged 93. Plus I note there is a new Medal of Honour recipient from Korean War, Ralph Puckett, who will turn 95 in December. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted July 30, 2021 Gawd knows why I picked this thread, but Native American actor and singer Saginaw Grant has reportedly died aged 85: https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/american-indian-actor-saginaw-grant-85-passes-away Various appearances on TV and film, however, British interest as he appeared as a medicine man in episodes of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet in a later (let's call it less than good) series when they located to America. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0335636/ Edit: I'll point for the benefit of @gcreptile that he's a DDP Pick. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,975 Posted July 30, 2021 18 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Gawd knows why I picked this thread, but Native American actor and singer Saginaw Grant has reportedly died aged 85: https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/american-indian-actor-saginaw-grant-85-passes-away Various appearances on TV and film, however, British interest as he appeared as a medicine man in episodes of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet in a later (let's call it less than good) series when they located to America. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0335636/ Edit: I'll point for the benefit of @gcreptile that he's a DDP Pick. QO is there, and the yahoo one came out at exactly the same time as the AP one: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/news/saginaw-grant-noted-native-american-180148853.html 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
