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Januzzi, Dominick
Army Corporal

Dominick Januzzi, age 21, from New York, Westchester county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Saturday, July 11, 1953
Death details: On July 6, 1953, a large Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) unit attacked and overran the U.S. Army outposts on Pork Chop Hill in an attempt to seize whatever territory possible before the impending armistice agreement. After fighting for the position for four days, on July 10, the 7th Infantry Division Commander determined that the CCF disregard for casualties and desire to hold the outpost outweighed the position’s tactical value, and ordered a withdrawal that was eventually completed on July 11. The U.S. never again controlled Pork Chop Hill, preventing thorough recovery efforts for those who were killed or went missing during the fighting. Corporal Dominick Januzzi, who joined the U.S. Army from New York, served with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was killed in action on July 11, 1953, during the battle for Pork Chop Hill. His remains were not recovered following the battle and he is still unaccounted-for. Today, Corporal Januzzi is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Toulmin, Lester E.
Army Private

Lester E. Toulmin, age 21, from New York, Erie county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Friday, July 10, 1953
Death details: On July 6, 1953, a large Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) unit attacked and overran the U.S. Army outposts on Pork Chop Hill in an attempt to seize whatever territory possible before the impending armistice agreement. After fighting for the position for four days, on July 10, the 7th Infantry Division Commander determined that the CCF disregard for casualties and desire to hold the outpost outweighed the position’s tactical value, and ordered a withdrawal that was eventually completed on July 11. The U.S. never again controlled Pork Chop Hill, preventing thorough recovery efforts for those who were killed or went missing during the fighting. Private First Class Lester E. Toulmin Jr. entered the U.S. Army from New York and was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He went missing in action during the fighting at Pork Chop Hill on July 10, 1950, though circumstances surrounding his loss are unknown. His remains were not recovered, and he is still unaccounted for. Today, Private First Class Toulmin is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Holtham, Carl Henry
Army Private

Carl Henry Holtham, age 20, from New York.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Friday, July 10, 1953
Death details: On July 6, 1953, a large Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) unit attacked and overran the U.S. Army outposts on Pork Chop Hill in an attempt to seize whatever territory possible before the impending armistice agreement. After fighting for the position for four days, on July 10, the 7th Infantry Division Commander determined that the CCF disregard for casualties and desire to hold the outpost outweighed the position’s tactical value, and ordered a withdrawal that was eventually completed on July 11. The U.S. never again controlled Pork Chop Hill, preventing thorough recovery efforts for those who were killed or went missing during the fighting. Private Carl Henry Holtham entered the U.S. Army from New York and was a member of Company E of the 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was killed in action during the fighting at Pork Chop Hill, though the exact circumstances surrounding his loss are unknown. His remains were not recovered, and he is still unaccounted for. Today, Private Holtham is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: Defense Pow/MIA Accounting Agency, findagrave.com

Carlino, Peter Paul
Army Private 1st Class

Peter Paul Carlino, age 24, from New York, Ulster county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Monday, July 6, 1953
Death details: On July 6, 1953, a large Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) unit attacked and overran the U.S. Army outposts on Pork Chop Hill in an attempt to seize whatever territory possible before the impending armistice agreement. After fighting for the position for four days, on July 10, the 7th Infantry Division Commander determined that the CCF disregard for casualties and desire to hold the outpost outweighed the position’s tactical value, and ordered a withdrawal that was eventually completed on July 11. The U.S. never again controlled Pork Chop Hill, preventing thorough recovery efforts for those who were killed or went missing during the fighting. Corporal Peter Paul Carlino entered the U.S. Army from New York and was a member of Company A of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He went missing in action on July 6 during the withdrawal from Pork Chop Hill, though the exact circumstances surrounding his loss are unknown. His remains were not recovered, and he is still unaccounted for. Today, Corporal Carlino is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Seifert, Chester James
Army Private

Chester James Seifert, age 21, from New York, Onondaga county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Monday, July 6, 1953
Death details: On July 6, 1953, a large Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) unit attacked and overran the U.S. Army outposts on Pork Chop Hill in an attempt to seize whatever territory possible before the impending armistice agreement. After fighting for the position for four days, on July 10, the 7th Infantry Division Commander determined that the CCF disregard for casualties and desire to hold the outpost outweighed the position’s tactical value, and ordered a withdrawal that was eventually completed on July 11. The U.S. never again controlled Pork Chop Hill, preventing thorough recovery efforts for those who were killed or went missing during the fighting. Private First Class Chester James Seifert, who joined the U.S. Army from New York, served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He went missing on July 6 when Chinese troops overran his unit’s position on the slopes of Pork Chop Hill. No one saw him fall in battle and he was never reported as a prisoner of war. Tactical conditions precluded an immediate search for him, and the area of his loss became part of the Demilitarized Zone after the ceasefire. Today, Private First Class Seifert is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Spencer, Harold Gene
Army Private 1st Class

Harold Gene Spencer from New York, Erie county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Thursday, June 11, 1953
Death details: Late at night on June 10, 1953, Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) launched an attack against an important American outpost known as “Outpost Harry,” which commanders had deemed a “major outpost…to be held at all costs.” Following hours of intense bombardment, Chinese infantry attacked the American trench lines in front of the outpost. The CCF succeeded in capturing the trenches but intense hand-to-hand combat kept the CCF from advancing farther. Attacks persisted through the next day and late into June 11. By the morning of June 12, the Chinese forces withdrew. Similar assaults continued on “Outpost Harry” through the next week. Corporal Harold Gene Spencer entered the U.S. Army from New York and served in Company C, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He went missing during the CCF attack on “Outpost Harry,” though specific details regarding his loss are unknown. No one saw him fall, and there is no evidence suggesting he was ever alive in enemy hands. Attempts to locate or recover his remains have been unsuccessful. Today, Corporal Spencer is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Sherman, Albert
Army Private

Albert Sherman from New York, Bronx county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Wednesday, June 10, 1953
Death details: Late at night on June 10, 1953, Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) launched an attack against an important American outpost known as “Outpost Harry,” which commanders had deemed a “major outpost…to be held at all costs.” Following hours of intense bombardment, Chinese infantry attacked the American trench lines in front of the outpost. The CCF succeeded in capturing the trenches but intense hand-to-hand combat kept the CCF from advancing farther. Attacks persisted through the next day and late into June 11. By the morning of June 12, the Chinese forces withdrew. Similar assaults continued on “Outpost Harry” through the next week. Private Albert Sherman entered the U.S. Army from New York and served in the Medical Company of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was killed in action on June 10, 1953, after being hit by an enemy grenade during the CCF attack on “Outpost Harry.” Battle conditions prevented the recovery of his remains at the time, and further attempts to recover or identify them were unsuccessful. Today, Private Sherman is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Shortell, James Robert
Army Corporal

James Robert Shortell, age 22, from New York, Kings county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Friday, October 24, 1952
Death details: In late October 1952, elements of the U.S. 32nd Infantry Regiment attacked Chinese forces on Hill 598 (often referred to as the Triangle Hill Complex) near Kumhwa, North Korea. Triangle Hill was composed of three high peaks, two of which were nicknamed “Pike’s Peak” and “Jane Russell.” If U.S. troops could push the Chinese off Triangle Hill, the Chinese would have to fall back to the next high defensible position. The initial U.S. assault was effective; however, the Chinese quickly counterattacked, sending wave after wave of troops against the 32nd’s positions on Pike’s Peak and Jane Russell. Chinese forces eventually re-established themselves on Pike’s Peak and U.S. troops were unable to dislodge them. Sergeant James Robert Shortell entered the U.S. Army from New York and served with G Company, 2nd Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was reported missing on October 24, 1952, during the action near Kumhwa. Sergeant Shortell was not seen to fall in battle, and he was never reported to be a prisoner of war. U.S. forces did not again control the area where he disappeared, and the Triangle Hill Complex was located on the North Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone after the ceasefire, precluding search efforts there. Sergeant Shortell’s remains were not identified among those returned to U.S. custody after the war, and he is still unaccounted-for. Today, Sergeant Shortell is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Koeppel, Clifford L.
Army Private 1st Class

Clifford L. Koeppel, age 24, from New York, Kings county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Friday, June 13, 1952
Death details: On June 13, 1952, a platoon of twenty-two tanks from the 140th Tank Battalion, 40th Infantry Division, engaged the enemy near Kumsong, North Korea. Enemy fire destroyed several of the tanks. Some soldiers were killed inside the burning tanks, while others managed to escape. Many of those who were able to get out of their vehicles were picked up by withdrawing tanks, but others were killed by enemy fire before they could be rescued. Corporal Clifford Lewis Koeppel, who joined the U.S. Army from New York, served with Company C, 140th Medium Tank Battalion, 40th Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action on June 13, 1952, after his unit engaged enemy forces near Kumsong, North Korea. He was last seen at the rear of his disabled tank. Corporal Koeppel was not seen to fall in battle, and he was never reported to be a prisoner of war. His remains were not identified among those returned to U.S. custody after the ceasefire. Today, Corporal Koeppel is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Schifano, Robert J.
Army Private 1st Class

Robert J. Schifano, age 20, from New York, Suffolk county.

Service era: Korea

Date of death: Wednesday, April 25, 1951
Death details: On April 25, 1951, elements of the 24th Infantry Division, including the 21st Infantry Regiment and the 5th Regimental Combat Team, which was attached to the division at the time, were dug into positions north of Seoul, South Korea, where massive Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) had regrouped after their previous attempts to penetrate the valley areas east of Seoul. The CCF launched a renewed offensive against these positions, and despite fierce resistance, could not be stopped. Full enemy divisions were committed in succession, passing around or through their own lines to engage severely outnumbered friendly forces. For several miles, a withdrawal by stages unfolded. Artillery and tanks covered movement after movement, using slight rises in terrain to their full defensive value. The U.S. units suffered heavy casualties and had many men captured during these successive rear guard actions. Corporal Robert Joseph Schifano entered the U.S. Army from New York and was a member of the Heavy Mortar Company, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division. On April 25, CPL Schifano went missing while supporting a rear-guard action during this withdrawal, though exact circumstances surrounding his loss are unknown. He was never seen in enemy custody, and he remains unaccounted for. Today, Corporal Schifano is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

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