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Current Message 1 - May 9, 2009
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Entry: 70110
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to; Members in A Btry.

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Charles Hoffman wrote on 2009-05-09 12:38:50.0

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Current Message 2 - March 22, 2009
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Entry: 69600
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Looking for Grandfathers History

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BobbieSue Ray Leonard wrote on 2009-03-22 21:42:04.0

Comments: My grandfather passed away 5 years ago this May and I have not information on his tour of duity in Korea. I have man of his slides from his time in Korea, and the most informaiton I have found from them is him next to a sign that stated "SV Btry 145th Fabn Not Without Honor" He never talked about his Army life, and I would like to know if any of you might of known him. His name is Billie Ray Leonard. If you know any information on the Army Btry he was apart of so I can research them, or anything on him, please contact me.

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Current Message 3 - May 17, 2008
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Entry: 65639
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Hq. 145thFA FT Sill 1951 to Korea Jan 1953

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Philp Ellis wrote on 2008-05-17 11:28:25.0

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Keywords: I was a radio repair instructor at Ft. Sill Okla from 1950 until I was assigned to Hq. 145th FA as repair Sgt. served with Hq 145th in Korea from 1951 until rotation in Jan 1953. I will try to answer questions about Hq. 145th. was not well acquainted with the members of the Btrys.I do have my original orders with assignments and promotions of personnel which might help with some info.

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Current Message 4 - April 19, 2008
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Entry: 65311
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145th Field Artillery Battalion

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Austin Lohman wrote on 2008-04-19 19:50:55.0

Comments: I am doing a project for a class I am taking and interviewed Lt Jim Grinnan who was in Korea with the 145th Field Artillery Battalion. He was in Korea from 1951 to 1952. In my interview, the only other name he mentioned was a Captain Walter. He had a few stories about his tour but not much. If anyone has any information about Lt Grinnan or Captain Walter please let me know.

Keywords: Jim Grinnan, Heartbreak Ridge, 145th Field Artillery Battalion

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Current Message 5 - August 7, 2007
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Entry: 61900
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Looking for Info onRemembrances about Lee Simmons

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Stacy Mulder wrote on 2007-08-07 17:30:09.0

Comments: Father served Hq Btry 145 FA Bn 20 Sep 1950 till 12 Sep 1952: Korea. Looking for anyone who might have served with Lee Simmonsfrom Henry County, Honey Creek/Middletown, Indiana. Would like to know what he did in Korea.

Keywords: Hq Btry 145 FA Bn 20 Korea.

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Current Message 6 - June 6, 2007
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Entry: 61234
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145th Field Artillery Bn (155)

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Donald Lutz wrote on 2007-06-06 21:44:44.0

Comments: Chief of Detail A battery Korea 09/12/1952 06/07 1953

Keywords: Korean War

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Current Message 7 - May 9, 2007
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Entry: 60940
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Anyone know Norman Seagren 1953?

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Paul Fruehauf wrote on 2007-05-09 16:00:09.0

Comments: I'm a veteran's Service Officer. Looking for anyone who knew Norman Seagren, with the 145th Field Artillery, 8th Army, attached to 10th Corp in June til September 1953, near Chun Chon Province, Korea. Need help with a Comp claim.

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Current Message 8 - April 20, 2007
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Entry: 60741
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Um look for Mlke Martinez

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Earl Morris wrote on 2007-04-20 05:14:53.0

Comments: I know Mike Martienz father in Korea

Keywords: FortSill, Korea

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Current Message 9 - April 16, 2007
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Entry: 60688
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B brty 145 FA. 155mm Long Toms

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Earl Morris wrote on 2007-04-16 07:02:36.0

Comments: WE left Fort Sell OK the last of Sept. 1951, We was sent to Korea.Went up on the line the last part of Nov.1951.Or battery was sent up to the 196 FA.BN.That was a Good thing, WE GOT TWO CASES OF BEER A MONTH,ONE FROM 145 AND ONE FROM 196 BN. Or OP was ON heartbreak Rige. Or guns were down by the river.

Keywords: B Battery 145th FA. Korea, Heartbreak Ridge.

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Current Message 10 - July 4, 2006
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Entry: 57964
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Looking for Hdqtrs Unit Members there from Sept 3, 1952-Sept 1,1953

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James Oslund wrote on 2006-07-04 19:51:34.0

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Current Message 11 - May 5, 2006
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Entry: 57013
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145TH FIELD ARTY BN B BATTERY

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Earl Morris wrote on 2006-05-05 17:57:43.0

Comments: I was in the 145th when it started in Nephi, Utah and we went to fort hood Tex. Then to fort SILL ok. IN oCT WE WENT TO kOREA. wENT UP TO HEARTBREAK RIDGE IN NOV 1951. oUR op WAS ON HEARTBREAK RIDGE, i WAS sfc eARL MORRIS OF # 1 GUN 155MM LONGTOM. fRIST STOP WAS ON THESOYANNG RIVE. gOD bLESS aLL MY MEN IN THE GUN SECTYUN

Keywords: 145th Arty. BN.

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Current Message 12 - May 5, 2006
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Entry: 56989
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145TH FIELD ARTY BN B BATTERY

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Earl Morris wrote on 2006-05-05 08:12:03.0

Comments: I went over in Nov 1951 Left Aprail.

Keywords: 145th Field Arty. Battery B

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Current Message 13 - November 27, 2005
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Entry: 54314
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Mike Martinez wrote on 2005-11-27 22:33:11.0

Comments: Hello; My Father served in the 145th FA BN in 1951-? in Ft Sill Oklahoma .. My father was name Manuel Martinez. Does anyone know where they were in Korea after they left the states. The only thing I know of the group he was with is the picture he left which was commanded by LT Richard Bigelow and 1st SGT Allen G Morris... If anyone knows please let me know .. Thanks Veterans

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Current Message 14 - July 26, 2005
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Entry: 52274
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Deborah Wessel wrote on 2005-07-26 00:00:00.0

Comments: I'm Looking For Info And Pictures On My Father Clifford Kays Jr. He Was In The 145th Artillery. He Won Some Medals For Saving Some Men Lives In A Tank. He Was A Sargent. I'm Looking For Some Stories. My Father Had Passed Away In 1999. Thanks Debbie

Keywords: He Went By Jr Not Clifford.

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Current Message 15 - July 4, 2005
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Entry: 51865
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looking for my fathers unit in korea

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robert frobenius wrote on 2005-07-04 00:00:00.0

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Keywords: MY FATHER SERVED IN KOREA WITH A UTAH UNIT AS BATTERY COMMANDER IT WAS ARTILLERY UNIT WITH THE 155MM SELF PROPELLED GUNS ANYONE KNOWING OF HIS UNIT PLEASE CONTACT ME HIS NAME ROBERT F FROBENIUS CAPTAIN

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Current Message 16 - January 30, 2005
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Entry: 48526
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B Battery

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Joseph Worthington wrote on 2005-01-30 21:36:45.0

Comments: Looking for friend, Earle Valley. Last known in boston area Originally from Maine

Keywords: 145th field Artillary B Battery

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Current Message 17 - December 11, 2004
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Entry: 47439
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Return visit

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Joseph Worthington wrote on 2004-12-11 08:11:51.0

Comments: Just returned from visit to Korea and our son who is now stationed there.

What a change !!

Haven't been there since 1951-52 and really was impressed by the change and the warmth of the people. Whenever the locals learn that you were there during the Korean War, they thank you for helping to save their country.

I even met an older gentleman who, as a boy, helped by carrying heavy things up the hills ( a chogey boy --but they don't prefer that name) when we left, he gave me a set of lovely chop sticks as a remembrance. His son had to translate, but the warmth was quite evident.

If you are looking for an interesting place to visit, don't hesitate

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Current Message 18 - July 15, 2004
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Entry: 44532
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james salzo wrote on 2004-07-15 21:43:33.0

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Current Message 19 - July 15, 2004
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Entry: 44531
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world war two vet

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james salzo wrote on 2004-07-15 21:42:24.0

Comments: was with 145 field artilery bn in 1943 to 1944. we were station in Hawilla. we seen action in the Marshall island and Saipan.would like to hear from anybody who knew friends who serve with them, thank you

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Current Message 20 - June 7, 2004
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Entry: 43625
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Need memorabelia for my father's birthday

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Alveta Natal wrote on 2004-06-07 15:09:57.0

Comments: I need help desperately. My father, Edwin C. Williams was in the 145th field artillery bn. in Korean war, I beleive in 1951-52. His discharge papers indicate he was honorably discharged with 3 bronze stars. He is in a nursing home now and our family would love to surprise him on his birthday July 13th with pictures of his army buddies and reasons for his medals. And other memorabilia if we can find it. He also had a memory book with all of his buddies in it. As children, me and my sister had no idea how much this meant to him, and we got to it and tore it up. I would love to be able to replace this to help him to heal. PLEASE HELP. I would like to get whatever information you might have early enough to frame it and place it on his nursing home wall. Please respond. Thank you very much in advance. Alveta Natal Proud daughter of Edwin C. Williams

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Current Message 21 - February 25, 2004
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Entry: 41258
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Richard John Webster

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JAMIE LYNN (WEBSTER) Bogart wrote on 2004-02-25 12:22:10.0

Comments: I think it's wonderful you have made a sight for these men.

Keywords: Richard John Webster

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Current Message 22 - December 2, 2003
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Entry: 38882
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Photos dropped treadway bridge chosin

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John P. Diefenbach wrote on 2003-12-02 02:43:29.0

Comments: Is there anyone who could help me in closing a gap in my private project: a large photo collection of the Korean War which I started as a high school student upon the outbreak of the war in 1950 prompted by the first worldwide action against aggression. Caught by the heroism and the power of endurance during the Chosin Campaign it fills an important part of this collection, but - understandable - so far no photos of dropping and installing of the treadway bridge sections to re-open the road to freedom and safety. Who could possibly help me out? Please drop me a message and let me know. Thank you! John.

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Current Message 23 - November 10, 2003
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Entry: 38186
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R.O.C. Presidential Unit Citation

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Curtis Balvanz Balvanz wrote on 2003-11-10 16:05:18.0

Comments: My late father was in the 145th FABn ("C" Btry)from Nov. 1951 to late Jan. 1952 - at which time he was injured and sent to the 21st Evac. hospital in Pusan, then Tokyo Army Hospital Annex APO 1052, then home with an early discharge.

His uniform (among many other items) was lost in a fire during my youth. A couple years before he died of cancer, I found out how to contact the Army in order to get replacement medals. (I later found out that he had never received many of the medals themselves, just the "ribbon bars".)

One of the medals he was awarded was the Republic of Korea "Presidential Unit Citation", or ROCPUC ("rock puke"). I would very much like to know any details about the events surrounding this unit citation.

I would also like to find a picture of the 145th field battery insignia in order to locate a duplicate or have one made.

Thanks for any help or information!

Best regards, Curtis Balvanz curtisbalvanz@yahoo.com

Keywords: C Btry, Charlie Battery, Donald Balvanz, 1951-1952

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Current Message 24 - June 20, 2003
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Entry: 34994
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E-mail

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Van Mangus wrote on 2003-06-20 14:42:35.0

Comments: New e-mail address

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145th Field Artillery Bn

On Sat, 3 Jan 1998 
Ben Beeson Email address wrote:

Dear Ted

I was assigned to the 145th Field Artillery Bn.  which was IX Corps
artillery.  When the entire unit was rotated back to Japan the
number was changed to 612th FABn.

I was a tracked vehicle mechanic.  In Korea we had trail 155 mm,
Long Toms. In Japan the 155's were self-propelled.  I would like to
find an address for my buddy from New York city,  Wally Fielder,
who was a FO.

Thanks for your efforts.

Ben Beeson Handle BEEDOC@AOL.com