Korean War Project

171st Field Artillery Battalion (105MM)




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Entry: 80199
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN SERVICE BATTERY
ROBERT JOSEPH SCHMITZ wrote on August 30, 2011


CITY AND STATE: LUVERNE MN

UNIT: 171ST FA BN SERVICE BATTERY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: Served with 171st FA BN Service Battery from November 1952 to September 1953.  

 
Entry: 79452
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
LEGRANDE SIMMONS
NIKLAS SIMMONS wrote on June 28, 2011


CITY AND STATE: FARMINGTON UT

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My Grandpa Legrande Harlon Simmons served in the Korean war under the 171st battalion. Not sure which battery or company. He recieved two Bronze Stars and we are trying to discover how and why. He passed away 3 years ago to cancer. Would love to get some information about his time in the war.

Keywords: Field Artillery, 171st battalion, Legrande, Simmons, Harlon, bronze star  

 
Entry: 74589
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
JULY 52 TO FEB 53,38TH PARALLEL, KOREA, 171ST FIELD ARTILLARY,45TH DIV.,BAKER CO, INTRESTED IN LOCAT
JERRY LOONEY wrote on May 5, 2010


CITY AND STATE: POPLAR BLUFF MO

UNIT: !71ST FIELD ARTILLARY,45THDIV, BAKER CO

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Intrested in locating anyone that served with me.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 71843
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
LOOKING FOR 171ST MEMBERS IN KOREA FROM FEB. '53 TO JUNE '54
RAYMOND PRICE wrote on October 4, 2009


CITY AND STATE: NEWBURY PARK CA

UNIT: 171ST FA

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Looking for; Clearance Robbinson, Kenneth Procknow, Joesph Smith, Bert Marcuchee, James Matteo, Walter Biene, Matt Sportelle, Bennie Oxley or anyone else who served with me.

Keywords: Pir-ee Valley, Sandbag Castle, Sniper Ridge, Pork Chop Hill - spent time locating units while on hill with search lights. Peaceful Valley in support of Christmen Hill. Was a Forward Observer.

 
Entry: 63802
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171ST ARTILLERY BATTALION - 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION - BATTERY B
BRENDA BENTH wrote on January 12, 2008


CITY AND STATE: WILLISTON ND

UNIT: 171ST ARTRILLERY BATTALION - 45TH INFANTRY DIVISIO

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: My dad is celebrating his 80th birthday this year
Jan 15, 2008. We are making a scrap book for him of
his millitary pictures. He was in boot camp in March 1951. Sailed overseas april 1-30, 1951 serverd thru september 11, 1952. Some of his army buddies live here in ND. If anyone else would like to get in touch with them let me know.


Keywords: looking for friends from 171st Artillery battalion- 45th Infantry Division - Battery B -- April 1951 thru
September 11th 1952.


 
Entry: 63575
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
BATTERY B. 171ST FA BN, 45TH, DIVISION.
LONNIE E. SAYLOR SR. wrote on December 27, 2007


CITY AND STATE: HUTCHINSON KS

UNIT: BATTERY B. 171 FA BN. 45TH. DIVISON ARTY.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: I have seen or heard nothing from the above close friends who served with me in the 171st FA BN. in 1952-1953. I can still remember the noise of the guns blasing away until 10PM. when everything was so quite. Just a short time later we moved back to the punch bould. Just a few days there then was homeward bound.

Keywords: Looking for. Clearnce Holland Truck Driver
Pete Sapier, FO


 
Entry: 57961
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN. C BATTERY
JOSEPH P. CAMPO (SARCUNO) wrote on July 4, 2006


CITY AND STATE: STOW OH

UNIT: C BATTERY 171ST 45TH INF. DIV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: I served with the 171st Artillery C Btry from July 1952 to Sept 1953. Was the battery clerk under Sgt. Worrell. Would like to hear from any one who was with me during this time.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 55937
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTERY C
RICH MACON wrote on February 24, 2006


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: lookig for anyone who served with Joseph Paszek, of Bayonne,NJ.
Served in Battery c 171st field artillery!


 
Entry: 45011
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
45 TH 171 ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTY B
S. NICHOLAS ALELES SR. wrote on August 4, 2004


CITY AND STATE: FT. LEE NJ

UNIT: 45TH DIV 171 ST FIELD ARTILLERY BA B

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: from sept 1952 to august1953 after on the 105 i became a cook promoted to mess sgt

Keywords: smoke valley friendly fire by navy plane 500 lb bomb 1952 punchbowl impressive sight

 
Entry: 40090
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171 FIELD ARTILLARY BN 45 DIVISION
STEVE HARPER wrote on January 19, 2004


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My grandpa served 2years on front lines, and receivee several bronze and silver stars. If you know him or can tell me any thing about you company please email . His name is Archie Bunting from CO.

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Entry: 35766
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
STATIONED IN PUSAN
ANGEL MALPASS wrote on July 26, 2003


CITY AND STATE: CURRIE NC

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: His name was Franklyn R. Cherry. He took bootcamp in Paris Island and advanced training in Jacksonville nc. He was a staff sargent.

Keywords: My grandfather served in the first marines baker company from 1950-51. Most of his records were lost if you knew him please write. I think he was stationed in pusan.

 
Entry: 34601
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
45TH INFANTRY DIVSION 1ST BATT. 179TH IN. DV,
RAMONA JOHNSON MCCORMICK wrote on June 3, 2003


CITY AND STATE: PURCELL OK

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: Seeking anyone that new Staff Sgt. Bobby Gene
Johnson he was from Clinton Oklahoma.In Korea he was a wireman chief. My father fought a brave battle with lung cancer, he passed away Nov 7
2002. He never talked about the war just wnted to find out more about him as a soldier and about a big battle where he lost alot of friends.I wish
to honor him, he was so proud to have served his
country he wasmy hero always my dad.


Keywords: 45th Infantry Divsion 1st Battalion 179th Infantry
Divsion Korea


 
Entry: 34293
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
HQ BTRY 171ST FA BN (KOREA)
JACQUELINE SMITH-REARDON wrote on May 20, 2003


CITY AND STATE: PHILADELPHIA PA

UNIT: US ARMY HQ BTRY 171ST FA BN(KOREA)

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Joe died at the age of 59 in 1991 of a massive heart attack. He never spoke of Korea but left many pictures with names, dates and locations.He was at Camp Chaffee. He was at Camp Casey in Korea. He was discharged Sept. 27, 1954. I'd like to hear from anyone who knew him. I am his oldest living daughter, Jackie

Keywords: Served in Korea 53-54, forward observer, fire direction,Knob Hill, Christmas Hill, Pusan, R and R in Hakata on Sgt. Jos. Mullen boat,4th platoon bivouac,friends;Rube Rosner, R.Gebhart, Tom J. Heller, Bo Meyers, Schaufle,Staufenberry,Marty Hughes, Katz, Ivan Delistovic, Doc Mabrey Hawkins, Louie Reynolds LA,Schneider, Romeo Ray Seibel, Sinclair, Don (from Brooklyn),Col. Miller,

 
Entry: 32942
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171 FIELD ART. 45TH DIV. WIRE SECTION
JACK BOYET wrote on March 20, 2003


CITY AND STATE: ADA OK

UNIT: 171 HEADQUARTERS ARTILLERY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I am looking for anyone I served with on a wireline crew in Korea 1950-1952. We were in South Korea, near the 38th Parallel.Anyone that was there also please contact me by letter or email,magicts@adacomp.net.
Jack Boyet
716 East 18th
Ada, OK 74820


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Entry: 32562
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171ST F.A. B BTRY
HAROLD G. WILLS wrote on March 7, 2003


CITY AND STATE: GRESHAM OR

UNIT: 171ST F.A B. BATR

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT KNEW OF.OR KNOW OF THE OFFICER THAT WAS A STATE TROOPER FROM GEORGIA..THANK YOU AND MAY YOU ALL HAVE A NICE DAY

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Entry: 29606
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
121ST HQ. BATT.
WILLIAM B. (BILL) LYNCH wrote on November 15, 2002


CITY AND STATE: LOUISVILLE KY

UNIT: HQ. BATT.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments: Was with the 171st in Korea from Dec. 1951 to ?? 1952. Have the Division book, and found a few. Not too many of us left! I had another tour of Korea, and two of Nam. Retired in 1973. Health and memory failing, and would love to hear from anyone!

Keywords: George (butt-can) Jones..Stofield...Carlyle Madison...Sgt. William Scott

 
Entry: 29595
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171ST F.A. HQ. BTRY.
WILLIAM B. (BILL) LYNCH wrote on November 15, 2002


CITY AND STATE: LOUISVILLE KY

UNIT: HQ. BATT.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments: Have contacted several people since I retired in 1973. Love to hear from anyone!

Keywords: SFC.George (Butt-can) Jones Stofield Carlyle Madison 1st. Sgt. William Scott

 
Entry: 27696
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
JOHN MADSON
JOHN MADSON wrote on August 19, 2002


CITY AND STATE: IOLA WI

UNIT: 171ST BATT. A , 45TH DIVISION KOREA

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 27685
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171ST F.A.B. BATT. A 45TH DIVISION
JOHN MADSON wrote on August 18, 2002


CITY AND STATE: IOLA WI

UNIT: 171ST BATT. A , 45TH DIVISION KOREA

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Would like to contact these people if any known where abouts. Please E-mail my son @ mousty27@hotmail.com. I worked with these people very closely and would like to see how they are doing. God Bless....!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keywords: Chief of a 105mm (towed) Jenkins, Pullen, Underhill, Meyers, Trentcamp and telowitzki.

 
Entry: 27400
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
MANUEL RAZO - B BATTERY 171ST FA - 1952 - 1953
MANUEL (MANNY) RAZO wrote on August 5, 2002


CITY AND STATE: POMONA CA

UNIT: B BTRY 171ST FA BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I went to Korea in Novenber of 1952. Was assigned to B btry 171st fa bn. I was the commo sgt for our battery. Came home in July 1953 before the conflict ended.Would like to hear from anyone who served when i was there.

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Entry: 25107
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION FEB
THOMAS WALLACE SR. wrote on April 29, 2002


CITY AND STATE: GASTONIA NC

UNIT: 171 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 45TH INF. DIV. IV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I served in "B" Battery and in Hq Battery as como officer.I was in the 171 from Feb/53 to Nov/53 and served under Col.Miller. I took early release and was discharged from the Army in Dec/53.











































Milleroseph and took early release from the Army in Dec/53.


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Entry: 24497
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171 FA BN, MARCH '53 TO MARCH '54
ROBERT P. STOLL wrote on April 3, 2002


CITY AND STATE: PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL

UNIT: 'C' BATTERY, BN HQ, 'A' BATTERY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I served as a Forward Observer with "C" Battery when LT Scott was the CO. Then I was the Assistant S-3, running the Fire Direction Center at night while LTC Joseph G.K.("Gook Killer") Miller was the Battalion CO, and then I was the XO in "A" Battery. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who recalls those times and names.

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Entry: 24332
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
171 BN FORWARD OBSERVER LOOKING FOR OTHERS
LEROY (ELMER) HILL wrote on March 27, 2002


CITY AND STATE: BELLE FOURCHE SD

UNIT: HQ BTRY 171 FA BN 45TH DIVISION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was a forward observer with the 171 Fa Bn 45th Div from October 52 until its colors were returned to the states. As such I called in fire missions for many Artillery Batterys and Infantry Companys in various battles all along the 45th front. After the 45th left Korea I was transfered to a forward observer battalion of 8th army and lost all contact with anyone who served with me. Like so many Korean Vets I have tried to forget many of my experiences for nearly 50 years but now I think I am ready to hear from someone who can talk about some common experiences. I would be happy to hear from anyone concerning that time frame.

Keywords: 171 Forward Observer Battalion, Oct.1952 to July 27, 1953

 
Entry: 22266
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
MILES GERALD CHRISTIANSON
LINDA CHRISTIANSON wrote on January 13, 2002


CITY AND STATE: NEW RICHMOND WI

UNIT: 171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Miles nickname (Blackie) entered the army,Hq Rukyus Command, Fort Buckner APO 331 May 21, 1955.Serving 18 years, 7 years foreign and/overseas.
Received :Army Commendation Ribbon Dec.18,1945
Bronze Star Medal on May 5, 1953
Company Commander of Philippine Scout recruits,
29 June to 24 August 1946
re:Clarence J. Mattiession 1st Lt ARTY Co Hq Btry.
Served as mess Sergant from May 17, 1952 to 14 November 1952.
Anyone remenber this unit this special man (my daddy)his friends called him "BLACKIE".
First Sergeant Nove.15,1952-April 2, 1953
Left: Fort Bucker APO 321
would love any history and knowledge you may share, thank you :)



Keywords: UNIT headquarters 171st FA Bn APO 86
Company H 342 Infantry, July 10. 1946 Was field Sgt. for the 11th Training Battalion Cadre,
company 107-(company commander)


 
Entry: 22232
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
A BATT 171 FA BN ( J R.)
CLARENCE ASHE wrote on January 12, 2002


CITY AND STATE: DOVER N H

UNIT: BATT. A 171 FA BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I Was with A Batt. from Oct, 52 until Oct 53

Keywords: Jr.

 
Entry: 19277
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
BATTERY B. 171ST FA BN. 45TH.INF DIVIDION
LONNIE E. SAYLOR SR. wrote on September 7, 2001


CITY AND STATE: HUTCHINSON KS

UNIT: B BATTERY 6TH - 1ST GUN SECTION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with me. Yes it has
been a long time. With e-mail its a blessing.


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Entry: 16740
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
JAN 14TH 1951 THRU MAY 1952 A BATTERY
CHARLES CLEM wrote on May 23, 2001


CITY AND STATE: MERCED CA

UNIT: A BATTERY 171ST FABN 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Jan 14th 1951 thru May 1952 Korean War in the Iron Triangle 10 NW of Chorwon.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 13317
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
STILL ALIVE
FRANCIS (FRENCHIE) OUELLETTE wrote on November 28, 2000


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: BATTTERY A 171 FAB 51-52

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: To all who remember me, I'M still here and alive.
I remember many of you and think many times about our stay in Korea. Went to National Dedication in hopes of seeing some of you. Met one from 179th Inv. Reg. We did a good job. South Korea is still a Free People. Thanks for having me as part of the unit.


Keywords: "Frenchie" "Frank" Tom Tom Andy Kim and all the rest of you

 
Entry: 11481
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
REUNION IN ADA SEPT 1,2000
WILLIAM (BILL) ENLOE wrote on September 3, 2000


CITY AND STATE: LUBBOCK TX

UNIT: HQ. BTRY 171 FA

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments: We held a reunion in Ada on Sept 1,2000
About 30 showed. If you served with me (1950-1952), how about an E-mail? I would love to hear from you

Bill Enloe


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Entry: 9738
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
INFORMATION
PAUL ANTRAM wrote on June 25, 2000


CITY AND STATE: OCALA FL

UNIT: B BATTERY 171ST FA BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was Recon. Sgt/Forward Observer Aug 52-June 53
rotated in 9 months, on the Pacific when War ended
CO was Lt. Harry Ely Philadelphia,Pa trying to find Pfc Feranti of
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area of Penna. Lt. Ely


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Entry: 7836
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
BAKER 5
CHARLES WILLIAMSON wrote on April 7, 2000


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Rollins, Miller, Allen [big], Allen [little] , Brigmond

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Entry: 7521
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
INFORMATION
JOHNIE LYONS wrote on March 16, 2000


CITY AND STATE: PADEN CITY WV

UNIT: 171ST FIELD ARTILLARY BATTALLION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: 171ST FIELD ARTILLARY BATTALLION

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Entry: 5933
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
FORMER MEMBERS 5/52-53 C BATTERY
JOHN A. CARUSO wrote on December 30, 1999


CITY AND STATE: WARWICK RI

UNIT: C BTRY 171ST FABN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I served with C Btry 171st FABn 45th Inf Div from may 1952 to May 1953. Would be very pleased to hear from anyone who may remember serving with me during that piriod. It has been a very long time,46 years. Sometimes it seems like 146 years and sometimes it seems like last week. Hoping to hear from you.

To all our Korean War Veterans, a Happy and Healthy New Year.


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Entry: 4721
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
'B' BATTERY, 171ST FA BN.
DENZIL D. GARRISON wrote on November 11, 1999


CITY AND STATE: BARTLESVILLE OK

UNIT: 'B' BTRY, 171ST FA BN, 45TH INF DIV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I commanded "B" Btry from the day it landed in Korea until I came home. There never was a better unit, in my judgment. God Bless the USA!

Keywords: I'm looking for a Lt. Rollins, who served with me in Korea. He was from PA, and one of the best I ever knew. Are you out there, Rolly?

 
Entry: 1838
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
B BATTERY
WILLIAM SOMMERHOF wrote on November 20, 1998


CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD IL

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP:

Comments: I SERVED IN BATTERY B OF THE 171 FIELD ARTY. BN. 1952-53.

CAME HOME ON THE USNS E.T.COLLINS, THE FIRST SHIP HOME AFTER HOSTILITIES CEASED.


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Entry: 1271
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
B BATTERY
JERRY T. MCELROY wrote on November 20, 1998


CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP:

Comments: SERVED IN KOREAN WAR DEC. 51 TO JULY 52 45TH INF DIV 171 ARTILLERY BAT. B BATRY

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Entry: 857
171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
A BATTERY JAN 53-DEC53
SALVADOR HERNANDEZ wrote on November 20, 1998


CITY AND STATE: WHITTIER CA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP:

Comments: Looking for anyone that served in Korea same time
as I. I was 45th divsion,171 Field Artellery
'A'Battery, from Jan.1953-Dec.1953. Would like
to get response ASAP!

Thanks,
Sal Hernandez


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