Sergeant William B. Castle
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, Sgt. William B. Castle was initially wounded before dieing on November 27, 1950, while serving with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. Sgt. Castle was the husband of Mrs. Dorothy M. Castle of Northport.<br /><br />A photo of Sgt. Castle's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24235321/william-b-castle">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24235321/william-b-castle</a>.
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November 27, 1950
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1801
Northport (AL)
Sergeant Russell T. Horne
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010</em>, Sgt. Russell T. Horne was killed on February 14, 1953, while serving with the 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division.
February 14, 1953
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1821
Hale County (AL)
Sergeant James Albert Ousley
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
Sgt. James A. Ousley was killed on December 2, 1950, while serving with Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. Sgt. Ousley was a graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ousley of Buhl.<br /><br />Sgt. Ousley's name can be found on the Courts of the Missing in Hawaii. A photo of that tablet can be found here: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117599775/james-albert-ousley">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117599775/james-albert-ousley</a>.
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January 8, 1954
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Tuscaloosa County (AL)
Sergeant Hermon L. Mixon
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, Sgt. Hermon L. Mixon was killed on October 6, 1951, while serving with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division. Sgt. Mixon was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mixon of Beaverton.<br /><br />A photo of Sgt. Mixon's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6753384/hermon-l-mixon">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6753384/hermon-l-mixon</a>.
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October 6, 1951
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1838
Lamar County (AL)
Sergeant First Class Newman R. Odom
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, SFC Newman R. Odom was killed on April 15, 1951, while serving with the 8th Infantry Regiment, 1st Calvary Division. SFC Newman R. Odom was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin T. Odom of Cordova.<br /><br />A photo of SFC Odom's grave can be found at this site: <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin//fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=15812355">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin//fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=15812355</a>.
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April 15, 1951
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1841
Walker County (AL)
Sergeant First Class John W. Steele
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
SFC. John W. Steele was killed on July 11, 1950, while serving with the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. SFC Steele was the husband of Mrs. Lela Worell Steele.<br /><br />For his service, SFC Steele was awarded the Silver Star. A copy of the Silver Star citation can be found at this site: <a href="http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=112764">http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=112764</a>. <br /><br />A photo of SFC Steele's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7043147/john-wesley-steele">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7043147/john-wesley-steele</a>.
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August 23, 1951
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1858
Bibb County (AL)
Sergeant First Class James Robinson
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, SFC James Robinson was killed on December 3, 1950, while serving with Company A, 64th Tank Battalion, 3rd Division. SFC Robinson was the husband of Mrs. Cora Robinson of Newbern.<br /><br />More information on the death of SFC Robinson can be found at this site: <a href="http://www.abmc.gov/node/315816#.V4V-4qIvwgs">http://www.abmc.gov/node/315816#.V4V-4qIvwgs</a>.
December 3, 1950
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1848
Hale County (AL)
Sergeant First Class Irving Van Horn
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952, </em>SFC Irving Van Horn was declared missing on November 27, 1950, while serving with Company H, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. SFC Van Horn was the son of Mrs. Mary Van Horn of Tuscaloosa. SFC Van Horn's remains were never recovered and he was presumed dead according to Ancestry.com. <em>WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings</em>.<br /><br />SFC Van Horn is remembered on the Courts of the Missing in Hawaii, that rememberance can be seen at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129244757/irving-van_horn">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129244757/irving-van_horn</a>.
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November 27, 1950
January 6, 1954
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1864
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Sergeant First Class Herbert Coleman
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, SFC Herbert Coleman was killed on May 26, 1951, while serving with the 187th Infantry Regiment. SFC Coleman was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pharris Coleman of Sawyerville.<br /><br />A photo of SFC Coleman's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2943686/herbert-coleman">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2943686/herbert-coleman</a>.
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May 26, 1951
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1803
Hale County (AL)
Sergeant First Class Freddie Freeman Pickens
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings</em>, SFC Freddie F. Pickens was killed on February 8, 1951, while serving with Company L, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. <br /><br />For his service SFC Pickens was awarded a Silver Star. To see the citation for the Silver Star see this site: <a href="http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=110518">http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=110518</a>.<br /><br />A photo of SFC Picken's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110350768/freddie-freeman-pickens">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110350768/freddie-freeman-pickens</a>.
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February 8, 1951
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1844
Lamar County (AL)