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Seoul MSGs Roster * = MEGA Member

A
Alexander, Mark L. (66-68)
Antocs, Alexander J. (Oct 66-Oct 68)

B
Baker, Wilson H. (57-58)
Blackerby, Barry L. (28 Dec 64-Jan 67)
Booker, Randy Stephen (76-77)
Bordeau, Robert F. (65-66)
Brack, Steve (88)
Brannon, Trevor C. (18 Dec 07 - ?) From MSG Cairo.
Brewer, Christopher L. (24 Apr 07 - ?)
Bridges, Kenneth (Mar 64-66)
Bridwell, Vernon D. (29 Oct 07 - ?)
Broadstone, Lyle, Sgt. (74-77)

C
Cashin, Denis P. (98-99)
Chase, (52)
Chase, Robert L. (62-64)
Chatelle, Louis A. (57-59)
Chouinard, Kenneth R. (63-Jul 65)
Chris, Thomas (00-02)
Clark, Robert L., Sgt. (74-77)
Cody, J. B. (61)
Cox, Robert Michael (85-86)

D
Dabney, Delonie (66-68)
Dalton, Brennan M. (19 Jul 06 - 30 Jul 07) To 2nd Post.
Davis, George W. (65-66)
Deuker, Kris (21 Mar 07-08)
Driver, Maurice (62-Mar 64) To Camp Lejeune.
Dupras, Paul (50)

E
Edwards, Albert E., Sgt. (74-77)
Edwards, Jack (50)

F
G
Gibson, Joseph D. (66-68)
Green, Glenn "Tiny" (50)
Grant, Cpl. (74-77)
Gray, Ronald (62-6 Apr 63)
(Apr 63 to Feb 64 to MSG Saigon)
(14 Feb 64 - 15 Nov 64)
Goff, Charles E. (50)
Guerrero, Gregorio N. (99)
Grenoble, Benjamin M. (7 Jun 07 - ?) Promoted to Sgt

H
Halstead, Robert W. (71-73)
Henderson, Lloyd O. (49-51)
Hukill, Robert D. (?)
Huston, J. (?)

I
J
Jones, Robert E. (73-74)
Jones, Trevor L. (57-58)

K
Kern, Kevin J. (94-95)
Killens, Lawrence "Larry" B., Sgt. (75-77)
Kirk, Sean (03-04)
Kirkland, Mark S. (?)
Kirshner, John W., Sgt. (75-77)
Klee, Benjamin J. (8 Mar 06 - 6 Oct 07) PCS Orders
Kowalewski, Walter (62-13 Mar 64) To Camp Lejeune.
Kreitlow II, Walter F. (57-58)
Krouse, Ervin G. (50)

L
Lampman, George V. (50)
Lato, David W. (91-92)
Lewellyn, Donald (Mar 64)
Littlefield, Cpl. (74-77)
Lowe, Duane E. "Dewey" (50)
Lyons, William "Bill" (50)

M
Marburger, Howard J. (53-54)
Markham, James P (5 Nov 64-Nov 66)
Martin, Bruce, Sgt. (77-78)
McAnulty, Brian P. (93-94)
McElroy, John A., Cpl. (74-77)
McHugh, Thomas L. (62-64)
McClay, Robert J. (58-59)
Miller, Nicole B. (28 Mar 07 - ?)
Mitchell, Jason T. (6 Jan 07 - ?)
Moore, Larry E., Sgt. (74-77)
Moore, Robert (86)

N
Nearman, Thomas (62-Feb 64) To Camp Lejeune.
Nowlin, Christopher J. (27 Dec 06 - 14 Dec 07) To MSG Moscow.

O
O'Hazzo, John (50)
Ozzimo, Gabriel J. (22 May 07 - 6 Nov 07)

P
Pattengale, Robert A. (87-88)
Pawlikowski, Richard J. (May 64-66)
Peikert, Wallace H. (Jan 65-Jan 67)
Peterson, Lee (?)
Pool, Lawrence D. (5 Nov 64-21 Nov 66) To Camp Lejeune.
Pusey, Kirk M. (18 Dec 07 - ?) From MSG Paris.

Q
Quinn, James P. (57-58)

R
Rackovan, John (57-58)
Rott, Abraham G. (61-24 Mar 63) To Cherry Point, NC.
Runck, John F. (50)

S
Sanchez, Stephen B. (26 Mar 07 - 17 Dec 07) To MSG Cairo.
Salvadore, Francisco A.., Sgt. (74-77)
Scheel, Jimmy L. (?)
Scott, Terry L. (04-07)
Sharrock, Gerald W. (31 Oct 63-65)
Siefken, Augustus E. "Gus" (50)
Smith, Thomas W. (89-90)
Speight, Daniel C. (65-67)
Sperl, , Raymond (62-15 Nov 64)
Spohn, Julius J. (63-26 Jan 65) To Camp Lejeune, NC.
Stull, Ron (91-93)
Sullivan, John L. "Spanky" (50)

T
Thomas, Michael (06-07)
Thompson, Buell J. (April 62-25 April 64) To Camp Lejeune, NC.

U
V
W
Ward, Robert T. (50)
Washington, "Lester". E., MSgt. (74-77) NCOIC
Wilhide, Henry E. (65-66)
Winters, Gerald L. (56-57)
Wix, Maxie C., SSgt. (74-75)
Woodward, Lee T. (62-6 Apr 63) To MSG New Zealand.
Wright, Edwin T. (50)

X
Y
Yohann, Peter A. (66-68)
Young, Robert Scott (92-93)
Youngblood, Kenneth (61-Oct 63) To NAS, Memphis.

Z
Zrubek, Edward T. (50)

THE NAMES OF CURRENT DETACHMENT MEMBERS ARE NOT TO BE DISPLAYED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DETACHMENT COMMANDER

2012

Ambassador: Sung Kim

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2011

Ambassador: Kathleen Stephens / Sung Kim

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
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2010

Ambassador: Kathleen Stephens

Company Commander:
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2009

Ambassador: Kathleen Stephens

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
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2008

Ambassador: Alexander R. Vershbow, Kathleen Stephens

RSO: Pasquale Capriglione
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: SSgt Kris Deuker, Michael Thomas,

2007

Ambassador: Alexander R. Vershbow,

RSO: Pasquale Capriglione
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: GySgt Benjamin J. Klee, GySgt Vernon D. Bridwell
Watchstanders: Cpl Trevor C. Brannon, Sgt Christopher L. Brewer, Cpl Brennan M. Dalton, SSgt Kris Deuker, Benjamin M. Grenoble,
Sgt Nicole B. Miller, Cpl Jason T. Mitchell, Christopher J. Nowlin, Gabriel J. Ozzimo, SSgt Kirk M. Pusey, Sgt Stephen B. Sanchez, Terry L. Scott, Michael Thomas,

2006

Ambassador: Alexander R. Vershbow,

RSO: Pasquale Capriglione
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: GySgt Benjamin J. Klee
Watchstanders: Cpl Brennan M. Dalton, Christopher J. Nowlin, Terry L. Scott, Michael Thomas,

2005

Ambassador: Christopher R. Hill, Alexander R. Vershbow,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Terry L. Scott,

2004

Ambassador: Thomas C. Hubbard, Christopher R. Hill,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: Sean Kirk,
Watchstanders: Terry L. Scott,

2003

Ambassador: Thomas C. Hubbard,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: Sean Kirk,
Watchstanders:

2002

Ambassador: Thomas C. Hubbard,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Thomas Chris,

2001

Ambassador: Steven W. Bosworth, Thomas C. Hubbard,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Thomas Chris,

2000

Ambassador: Steven W. Bosworth,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Thomas Chris,

1999

Ambassador: Steven W. Bosworth,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Denis P. Cashin, Gregorio N. Guerrero,

1998

Ambassador: Steven W. Bosworth,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Denis P. Cashin,

1997

Ambassador: James T. Laney, Steven W. Bosworth,

Company Commander:
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1996

Ambassador: James T. Laney,

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1995

Ambassador: James T. Laney,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Kevin J. Kern,

1994

Ambassador: James T. Laney,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Kevin J. Kern, Brian P. McAnulty,

1993

Ambassador: Donald Phinney Gregg, James T. Laney,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Brian P. McAnulty, Ron Stull, Robert Scott Young,

1992

Ambassador: Donald Phinney Gregg,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: David W. Lato, Ron Stull, Robert Scott Young,

1991

Ambassador: Donald Phinney Gregg,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: David W. Lato, Ron Stull,

1990

Ambassador: Donald Phinney Gregg,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Thomas W. Smith,

1989

Ambassador: James Roderick Lilly, Donald Phinney Gregg,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Thomas W. Smith,

1988

Ambassador: James Roderick Lilly,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Steve Brack, Robert A. Pattengale,

1987

Ambassador: James Roderick Lilly,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Robert A. Pattengale,

1986

Ambassador: Richard L. Walker, James Roderick Lilly,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Robert Michael Cox, Robert Moore,

1985

Ambassador: Richard L. Walker,

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Robert Michael Cox,

1984

Ambassador: Richard L. Walker,

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1983

Ambassador: Richard L. Walker,

Company Commander:
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1982

Ambassador: Richard L. Walker,

Company Commander:
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1981

Ambassador: William H. Gleysteen, Richard L. Walker,

Company Commander:
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1980

Ambassador: William H. Gleysteen,

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1979

Ambassador: William H. Gleysteen,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
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1978

Ambassador: Richard L. Sneider / William H. Gleysteen,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Sgt. Bruce Martin,

1977

Ambassador: Richard L. Sneider,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Randy Stephen Booker, Sgt. Lyle Broadstone, Sgt. Robert L. Clark, Sgt. Albert E. Edwards, Cpl. (FNU) Grant, Robert E. Jones, Sgt. Lawrence "Larry" B. Killens, Sgt. John W. Kirshner, Cpl. Littlefield, Sgt. Bruce Martin, LCpl. John McElroy, Sgt. Larry Moore, Sgt. Franciso Salvadore,

1976

Ambassador: Richard L. Sneider,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Randy Stephen Booker, Sgt. Lyle Broadstone, Sgt. Robert L. Clark, Sgt. Albert E. Edwards, Cpl. (FNU) Grant, Robert E. Jones, Sgt. Lawrence "Larry" B. Killens, Sgt. John W. Kirshner, Cpl. Littlefield, LCpl. John McElroy, Sgt. Larry Moore, Sgt. Franciso Salvadore,

1975

Ambassador: Richard L. Sneider,

RSO: Brendon Patrick O'Hanlon
Company Commander:
NCOIC: MSgt. "Lester" E. Washington A/: SSgt. Max (Maxie) Wix
Watchstanders: Sgt. Lyle Broadstone, Sgt. Robert L. Clark, Sgt. Albert E. Edwards, Cpl. (FNU) Grant, Robert E. Jones, Sgt. Lawrence "Larry" B. Killens, Sgt. John W. Kirshner, Cpl. Littlefield, LCpl. John McElroy, Sgt. Larry Moore, Sgt. Franciso Salvadore,

Comments by John McElroy (74-77)12DEC2010 : I was commonly referenced as "Big John" and Sgt. Kirchner was "Little John". During my tour the following events took place;
Assasination attempt on President Park Chung Hee ( Mrs. Park fell victim to the attempt).
Opposing demonstrations by locals to the Japanese Embassy regarding investigations to the assasination attempt of Pres. Park and murder of Mrs. Park.
The famous tree incident.
President Ford's visit.
Building of the new Ambassador's residence.
Tunnels discovered from N. Korea into S. Korea and explosion of one tunnel wounding S. Korean and U.S military personnel.
Human Rights demonstrations led by Maryknoll Priests.
First Korean War Veterans Reunion
Participated in the First World TaeKwonDo Federation Tournament under new Kukkiwon school (formerly Chungdokwon)
Ali's vist to Seoul with Mr. Jhoon Rhee prior to the Martial Arts vs Boxing fight in Japan.
Many cold winter nights standing Post #1.

1974

Ambassador: Philip C. Habib, Richard L. Sneider,

RSO: Brendon Patrick O'Hanlon
Company Commander:
NCOIC: MSgt. "Lester" E. Washington A/: SSgt. Max (Maxie) Wix
Watchstanders: Sgt. Lyle Broadstone, Sgt. Robert L. Clark, Sgt. Albert E. Edwards, Cpl. (FNU) Grant, Robert E. Jones, Cpl. Littlefield, LCpl. John McElroy, Sgt. Larry Moore, Sgt. Franciso Salvadore,

1973

Ambassador: Philip C. Habib,

RSO: Brendon Patrick O'Hanlon
Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Robert W. Halstead, Robert E. Jones,

1972

Ambassador: Philip C. Habib,

RSO: Brendon Patrick O'Hanlon
Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Robert W. Halstead,

1971

Ambassador: William J. Porter, Philip C. Habib,

RSO: Brendon Patrick O'Hanlon
Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Robert W. Halstead,

1970

Ambassador: William J. Porter,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
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1969

Ambassador: William J. Porter,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
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1968

Ambassador: William J. Porter,

Company Commander:
NCOIC: GySgt Alexander J. Antocs
Watchstanders: Cpl Mark L. Alexander, Sgt Delonie Dabney, Cpl Joseph D. Gibson, Cpl Peter A. Yohann,

1967

Ambassador: Winthrop G. Brown, William J. Porter,

Company Commander:
NCOIC: GySgt Alexander J. Antocs
Watchstanders: Cpl Mark L. Alexander, Sgt Barry L. Blackerby, Sgt Delonie Dabney, Sgt George W. Davis, Cpl Joseph D. Gibson,
Sgt Wallace H. Peikert, Cpl Daniel C. Speight, Cpl Peter A. Yohann,

1966

Ambassador: Winthrop G. Brown,

Company Commander:
NCOIC: GySgt Henry E. Wilhide, * Sgt Lawrence D. Pool became NCOIC in June '66. Promoted to SSgt in Sept '65 and departed Seoul in Nov '66.
GySgt Alexander J. Antocs
Watchstanders: Cpl Mark L. Alexander, Sgt Barry L. Blackerby, Sgt Robert F. Bordeau, Cpl Kenneth Bridges, Sgt George W. Davis,
Sgt Delonie Dabney, Cpl Joseph D. Gibson, Sgt James P. Markham, L/Cpl Richard J. Pawlikowski, Sgt Wallace H.Peikert, *Sgt Lawrence D. Pool,
Abraham G. Rott, Cpl Daniel C. Speight, Cpl Peter A. Yohann,

1965

Ambassador: Winthrop G. Brown,

Company Commander:
NCOIC: GySgt Henry E. Wilhide promoted to 2nd Lt., *Sgt Lawrence Pool selected for SSgt and appointed NCOIC.
Watchstanders: Cpl Barry L. Blackerby, L/Cpl Robert F. Bordeau, Cpl Kenneth Bridges, Cpl Kenneth R. Chouinard, L/Cpl George W. Davis,
Cpl James P. Markham, L/Cpl Richard J. Pawlikowski, Cpl Wallace H. Peikert, SSgt Lawrence D. Pool, Cpl Gerald W. Sharrock,
Cpl Daniel C. Speight, Cpl Julius J. Spohn,

1964

Ambassador: Samuel D. Berger, Winthrop G. Brown,

Company Commander:
NCOIC: MSgt Thomas L. McHugh
Watchstanders: Cpl Barry L. Blackerby, Cpl Kenneth, Bridges, Cpl Robert L. Chase, Cpl Kenneth Chouinard, Maurice Driver, Sgt Ronald Gray, Walter Kowalewski, Cpl Donald Lewellyn, L/Cpl James P. Markham, Thomas L. McHugh, Thomas Nearman, L/Cpl Richard J. Pawlikowski,
Sgt Lawrence D. Pool, L/Cpl Gerald W. Sharrock, Cpl Raymond Sperl, Cpl Julius J. Spohn, Sgt Buell J. Thompson,

1963

Ambassador: Samuel D. Berger,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Kenneth Bridges, Cpl Robert L. Chase, Cpl Kenneth R. Chouinard, Maurice Driver, Walter Kowalewski, Thomas L. McHugh, Thomas Nearman, Abraham G. Rott, L/Cpl Gerald W. Sharrock, Cpl Raymond Sperl, Cpl Julius J. Spohn, Buell J. Thompson,
Lee T. Woodward, Kenneth Youngblood,

1962

Ambassador: Samuel D. Berger,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Kenneth Bridges, Cpl Robert L. Chase, Maurice Driver, Walter Kowalewski, Thomas L. McHugh, Thomas Nearman,
Abraham G. Rott, Cpl Raymond Sperl, Buell J. Thompson, Lee T. Woodward, Kenneth Youngblood,

1961

Ambassador: Walter P. McConaughy, Marshall Green (Interim Appointment only), Samuel D. Berger,

Company Commander:
NCOIC: J.B. Cody,
Watchstanders: Abraham G. Rott, Kenneth Youngblood,

1960

Ambassador: Walter P. McConaughy,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:

1959

Ambassador: Walter C. Dowling, Walter P. McConaughy,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Louis A. Chatelle, Robert J. McLay,

1958

Ambassador: Walter C. Dowling,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Wilson H. Baker, Louis A. Chatelle, Trevor L. Jones, Walter F. Kreitlow II, Robert J. McLay, James P. Quinn, John Rackovan,

1957

Ambassador: Walter C. Dowling,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Wilson H. Baker, Louis A. Chatelle, Trevor L. Jones, Walter F. Kreitlow II, James P. Quinn, John Rackovan, Gerald L. Winters,

1956

Ambassador: Walter C. Dowling,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Gerald L. Winters,

1955

Ambassador: Ellis O. Briggs, William S.B.Lacy

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
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1954

Ambassador: Ellis O. Briggs,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Howard J. Marburger,

1953

Ambassador: Ellis O. Briggs,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Howard J. Marburger,

1952

Ambassador: John J. Muccio, Ellis O. Briggs,

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: L/Cpl Chase,

1951

Ambassador: John J. Muccio

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Lloyd O. Henderson,

1950

Ambassador: John J. Muccio

Company Commander:
NCOIC: MSgt John F. Runck, SSgt Robert T. Ward,
Watchstanders: Sgt Paul Dupras, Jack Edwards, Sgt Charles E. Goff, Sgt Glenn "Tiny" Green, Lloyd O. Henderson, Cpl Ervin G. Krouse,
Sgt George V. Lampman, Sgt Duane E. "Dewey" Lowe, Cpl William "Bill" Lyons, Sgt John O'Hazzo, Sgt Augustus E. "Gus" Siefken,
Cpl John L. "Spanky" Sullivan, Sgt Edwin T. Wright, Cpl Edward T. Zrubek,

1949

Ambassador: John J. Muccio

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Lloyd O. Henderson,

1948

Ambassador: Joseph E. Jacobs (Served as Consul General)

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
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