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Entry: 79747 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	17TH FIELD ARTILLEY KOREA AUG 1950-SEPT 1951
CHARLEY HARDBARGER wrote on July 25, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 17TH FIELD ARTILLEY, C BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for anyone who served in the 17th field artilley, C Battery in Korea from August 1950-September 1951. I was a M4 track driver for the 8" howitzers. Keywords:

Entry: 79197 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR SOME INFO ON MY UNCLE
BERNIE GRIMES wrote on June 4, 2011 CITY AND STATE: DUNGANNON UNIT: (UNKNOWN) WAS RC CHAPLIN IN KOREAN WAR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Looking for information on Fr.John Rafferty.Rank Lieut.Col. Chaplin. Later ministered in Boise.Idaho Born in Pomeroy Co.Tyrone,Ireland in 1906

Entry: 76550 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	PERSUADERS 17TH FA BN (8
RICHARD WYNN SR. wrote on October 28, 2010 CITY AND STATE: RICHARDSON TX UNIT: A BTRY 17TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Would like contact with anyone who served in any of the batteries of the 17th FA Bn (8")Howitzer during the period Jul 50 thru Jul 53. I have lots of photos to share.I served with A Btry Jul 52-Jul 53. Keywords: Magori,Kumwa,Chorwon,Chun Chon,Capt Canine,1Lt Heller,8" Howitzer Self Propelled

Entry: 72108 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF WILLIAM ELMER PHILLIPS
CONNIE PHILLIPS/JOHNSON wrote on October 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: PACE FL UNIT: 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for information on my Dad, William Elmer Phillips. Keywords: Personal Friends, photos....

Entry: 70850 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER
VICTORIA JAMES wrote on July 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MT. AIRY MD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Am looking for those who served with my father Paul Fye Jr in 17th Field Artillery Battalion, Korea. Trained at Fort Chafee Arkansas. Served 1953 and 1954. Need to contact. Keywords: 17th Field Artillery Battalion, Korea, Fort Chaffe Arkansas training,1953-1954

Entry: 67460 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	17TH FA REUNION - 2008
ROBERT PASQUILL wrote on October 9, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BLUFFTON SC UNIT: 17TH FA BTTL. - SERVICE BTRY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I have made reservations and plans to attend the 2008 Reunion in Md., and would appreciate any information of others who served in th 17th FA during 1955-1956 who also may be attending Keywords:

Entry: 66772 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	SSG.MITCHELL C BTY 1/17TH 1983-1991
TIM MITCHELL wrote on August 3, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GRANITE FALLS NC UNIT: CHARLIE BATTERY 1ST OF THE 17TH FA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: LOOKING FOR MY BUDDIES GEORGE FRENCH(UNCLE GEORGE TO MY KIDS)MARRIED TO LINDA,JIM DRENNING,POPS FRANKLIN, FERGUSION. Keywords: CUGO. DESERT STORM 90-91

Entry: 66692 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	8TH ARMY HQ BATTERY 17TH FA BN. (8')
VICTOR GUARDO wrote on July 28, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MURPHY NC UNIT: HQ BATERY 17TH FA 1ST HOWITZER BN(8 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I served in Korea from 1957-1958 as a radio operator with the 8th Army 17th FA 1st Howitzer Bn. up on the DMZ for 16 months. For a while we were in Camp St. Barbara and them moved to Camp Kohima. Would like to contact some of the guys that served with me. Keywords:

Entry: 62776 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	ALL 17TH FA WELCOMED
JACK PICCIOLO wrote on October 29, 2007 CITY AND STATE: LOCKPORT IL UNIT: C BATTERY 2/17TH FA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: We will be having our 9th Reunion on November 7th, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas. All Persuaders are welcomed at the reunion. Email or call for details. One WWII vet set to attend and usually 4-6 Korean vets. Keywords: Persuaders

Entry: 60370 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)
RAYMOND HEURING wrote on March 16, 2007 CITY AND STATE: OREGON OH UNIT: 17TH FIELD ARTILLARY (8 INCH) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am interested in contact with anyone serving with the 17th Field Artillery Battilion (Battery A) in Korea in 1952-1953. Keywords: Persuaders

Entry: 59332 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	CHARLIE BATTERY
RICHARD BROWN wrote on October 23, 2006 CITY AND STATE: SEMINOLE FL UNIT: 17TH FA BN, CHARLIE BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was supply sgt from 51' to aug 52. Looking for Norn Wight and Bob Gray

Entry: 59201 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	A 2/17 F.A. LOOKING FOR PERSONEL
SHAWN K. FINLEY wrote on October 13, 2006 CITY AND STATE: GOUVERNEUR NY UNIT: A BTY 2/17 F.A. CP PELHAM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: ANYONE OUT THERE PLEASE SEND ME AN E-MAIL OK? Keywords: A 2/17 F.A. ALAN SHARKEY TIM ROULLE RANDY HAUSER

Entry: 58640 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	PERSUADERS KOREAN WAR
BIRCHIE C. ROWLAND wrote on August 26, 2006 CITY AND STATE: REPUBLIC MO UNIT: BATTERY 'C' 17TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I was quadrant man on towed 8inch howitzers was also ammo Cpl. [honorary ]in charge of munitions and gun log book. arrived Korea July '51 rotated June '52.one month off line in hospital due to injury of right hand while moving .50 cal. mg. Like to hear from other members of my unit and exchange experiences of our tour duty. Write or e-mail all correspondence will answered. Thank You Cliff Rowland Keywords: aka Cliff .. most time on Kansas line 51-52 Mago-Ri our Korean house boy of section" Ricky"

Entry: 58059 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR MY BUDDY FRED STODLAK
ALEX GODO wrote on July 11, 2006 CITY AND STATE: NEW YORK NY UNIT: 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY (THE PERSUADERS) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My name is Terri and I am a friend of Alex Godo who is looking for his Buddy Fred Stodlak. If anyone has any information please e-mail me at tw2056@cox.net Thank you. Keywords: Battery C

Entry: 55205 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	17TH FA BATTALION
CHARLES LANKFORD SR. wrote on January 16, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MONTEAGLE TN UNIT: BATTERY C 17TH FA BATTELION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I SERVED IN BATTERY C, 17TH FA BATTELION FROM NOV. 15TH 1951 TILL AUGUST 1952. I WAS IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION AND MY JOB WAS TRACK VEHICLE MECANIC. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY BUDDIES. Keywords:

Entry: 55075 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	MY DAD WAS IN THE 17TH ARTILLARY INFANTRY IN THE KOREAN WAR
SUSAN PANTALONE wrote on January 8, 2006 CITY AND STATE: BRIDGEPORT CT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: my dad was in the 17th field artillary bn during the korean war.He does not speak of his war exsperience.He also does not use a computer.He got frostbite on his feet during the war in korea.I am trying to get him service connected for his feet as now he has developed complicattions,however,all his records were burned in st Louis.If there's anyone who seved with my dad and remebers this and would like to help.please contact me at my e-mail address.(susan06610@yahoo.com)I would appreciate it very much.I have such respect for all the veterans who sacrificed so much for all our freedoms.God bless you all.sincerely susan pantalone.p.s. my dad's name is Andrew Pantalone.His friends call him Andy. Keywords: Andy

Entry: 54838 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR KILFOYLE OR SGT, WALTER CHRIS OR ANYONE ELSE IN A BATTERY FROM JULY 1950 TO DEC 1951.
JACK BARRETT wrote on December 25, 2005 CITY AND STATE: HARTLAND MI UNIT: A BATTERY 17TH FIELD ARTY. BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for anyone in my outfit. Was there from July 1950 to Dec, 1951. Keywords: Kunu-ri

Entry: 54232 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	17TH FIELD ARTILERY, CHARLIE BATTERY
JOHN ZINNO JR. wrote on November 22, 2005 CITY AND STATE: BETHPAGE NY UNIT: 17TH FIELD ART., BATTERY C SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking to reacquaint with friends. Keywords: Hills: Reno, Vegas, Bald Hill, Pork Chop Hill, Chorwan Valley, Friend, Alex Godo, Roosevelt Brown, Alan Dale, Adrian Begerion,

Entry: 54078 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	A VET FROM OIF I
JOSE SOTO wrote on November 13, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FORT LEWIS WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT THE 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT STILL ALIVE AND DOING GREAT THING FOR AMERICA, THE 17 TH FIELD ARTILLERY ARE CURRENTLY DEPLOY TO IRAQ AGAINT. MY CONTACT SAID THAT THEY DOING GREAT. SO LET GIVE SOME SUPPORT TO THIS NEW VETERANS FROM THE 17 TH FIELD ARTILLERY. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT ME. THANKS. Keywords: B BTRY 1 BN 17 FA IN FORT SILL OKLAHOMA, I WENT TO IRAQ FOR OIF I (MARCH 2003 - MARCH 2004).

Entry: 52027 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	KOREA 2-1954 THRU 7-1955
ROBERT BROWN wrote on July 13, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 17TH FABN BATTERY C. I THINK IT WAS THE 3RD SECTION. WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANYONE IN MY GROUP Keywords: HARVEY IVEY DALLAS TEXAS

Entry: 51866 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	BRUNO KALKOWSKI 1952
BRUNO KALKOWSKI JR. wrote on July 5, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CLEVELAND OH UNIT: HQ - HQ BTRY 17TH FA BN (PERSUADERS) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Anyone remembering (KILLER) In fire Direction ? < contact me by e-mail > If Lee Thrasher Jr from Texas or Vince Di Virgilo from NY reads reads this contact me . Haven't had no contact with this unit since about 1953. We were the: ((Known Persuaders )) We didn't have lettering on our Guns ,But they were 8 inch Howitzers. Keywords: HQ and HQ BTRY 17th FA BN (Fire Direction) 1952 (( PERSUADERS )) 8 Inch Howitzers

Entry: 50602 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	17TH FA BAT. (8 IN. HOWITZER) BATT.
HOWARD MYERS wrote on May 5, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: We had 8" howitzers-not 155mm. " Persuader was painted with yellow paint on the barrels of all the guns, all batteries. Keywords: Camp St.Barber, north of Seoul.

Entry: 50021 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING TO CONTACT 17TH FA VETS
JOHN J. (JACK) PICCIOLO wrote on April 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: LOCKPORT IL UNIT: C BATTERY 2/17TH FA 65-66 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking to contact any veterans who have served with the 17th FA in any era. We formed the 17th Artillery Regiment Association in 1999 and are compiling a Roster of 17th vets. We might have contacts from your unit already on the Roster. Check out our website at http://www.17thartilleryregiment.org Keywords: Persuaders, 1/17th, 2/17th, 3/17th, 4/17th, 5/17th, 6/17th, 7/17th, 8/17th, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th FA Bn, 630th FA Bn, 537th FA Bn

Entry: 49872 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	A BTRY, 1ST HOW BN, 17TH ARTY ('59-'60)
RICHARD JACKSON JR. wrote on March 30, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CANANDAIGUA NY UNIT: BTRY A, 1ST HOW BN (8 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for others who served in this unit, in particular one 1st/sgt Sigmond L. Cook, Carl Gulledge, Harlan Wagner, Gary Widmer and others remember our mascot dog "Pogie"? Keywords: Sp4 Richard Jackson, Cannoneer #2 Howitzer and Battery Clerk 1959-1960 on Imjin River just South of Libby Bridge.

Entry: 47231 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	C BATTERY AUG 1950
LESLIE B. SCOTT wrote on December 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LAWTON OK UNIT: C BATTERY 17TH FA BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: From Ft. Sill to Korea Aug 1950-Dec 1951. C Battery (Natalie Charlie) 17th FA Bn.

Entry: 45700 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	C BATTERY 51-53
WILLIAM RAY wrote on September 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PARIS TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: anyone in "C" 17th F.A.51-53

Entry: 44467 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	SERCHING FOR PERSONNEL C BAT 17FABN
JAMES DENO wrote on July 13, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BROOK IN UNIT: C BATTERY 17TH FA BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Am trying to find persons who served with Battery "C", 17TH Field Artillery Battalion in Korea during the years 1954-1955-1956-1957. Please e-mail me or call 219-275-6953. Keywords: Pro-Jo Camp St. Barbara Radil station "Gypsy"

Entry: 42472 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WAS WITH B BTTRY KOREA 1950-1952
DOYLE W. DYKES wrote on April 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GARLAND TX UNIT: 17TH F/A B BTTRY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would like to find anyone who was with my unit from 1950-1952. Keywords:

Entry: 42470 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH B BTTRY IN KOREA 1950-1952
DOYLE W. DYKES wrote on April 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42278 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	PICTURES /INFOMATION ON MY DAD
TERRY FOWLER wrote on April 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: OWENSBORO KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: anybody that remembers him please contact me at abeky55@omuonline.net Keywords: all i know is he was in army at frist,then got tranfered to airforce,his name is (Cecil Fowler) and he help build airstrips, and delived suppies during the Korean war

Entry: 41671 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	COMMANDER, 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY (8') 1956-1957
DONALD WARNER wrote on March 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Seeking anyone who served in Korea with the 17th Field Artillery (8"), 1956-1957. Does anyone remember Donal Warner (Commander's Driver)? Also, would like to know the Commander's name (LTC). Please contact Don Warner at preechersix@aol.com Keywords:

Entry: 40302 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	JOHN BAKER CPT
RALPH PICKLESIMER wrote on January 26, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I lost all contact with John in 1952. I was in 8th Army HQ during the time he was with the 17th. Any information on what happened to him or if living-his location. Thank You Keywords: 17 FA 1950~1952 (Battery A I think) It has been a long time

Entry: 39534 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)
BERNARD ZUCKERMAN wrote on December 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NEW YORK NY UNIT: C BATTERY 17TH FIELD 1952 - 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 39533 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	EMAIL UPDATE
BERNARD ZUCKERMAN wrote on December 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NEW YORK NY UNIT: C BATTERY 17TH FIELD 1952 - 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: anyone serving during this time frame can email me or call Keywords:

Entry: 39364 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER GEORGE MANN
CHRIS GAGEN wrote on December 22, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 56 FIELD REGT, RCA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for information on my grandfather, George Mann who served in Korea with Battery B 17th Field Artillery as the Chief of Firing Battery. I have followed in his footsteps and currently with 54 Battery, 56th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery as a gun detachment commander, but I never met him as he was killed in 1971. Keywords: Battery B 17th Field Artillery, Korea, 1952, first sgt, chief of firing battery

Entry: 37813 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	PERSAUDERS
BIRCHIE C. ROWLAND wrote on October 26, 2003 CITY AND STATE: REPUBLIC MO UNIT: CHARLIE BATTERY 17TH FA. BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Army Veteran of Korea '51 '52, C Battery 17th FA.BN. I Corps 8th Army. Keywords: Mago-Ri

Entry: 37567 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	BSA EAGLE PROJECT
SLIM WILBERGER wrote on October 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: During the years 1943 and 1944 a decoy airfield was built outside Richmond, Va. He "...documented all the steps in the process (of the building of the decoy airbase), capturing on black and white film the images of the decoy buildings, vehicles, airplanes, bridges, and artillery the men created from lumber, canvas, and whatever else was at hand". My son as part of his BSA Eagle project is trying to write up the complete history of this unique task before it's lost to history and development. Please contact us if you have any information on the 936th Camouflage Battalion or this project or know of a source we can contact for information Keywords: The offical photographer of the 936th Camouflage Battalion was a man named Charles Capitaine.

Entry: 37182 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	KOREAN WAR WEBSITE WITH MY PICTURES
WILLIAM (BILL) GALLAGHER SR. wrote on September 27, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SMITHFIELD RI UNIT: BATTERY B 17 F.A.B. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Hello every one, I just made this site that contains my grandpa's, Bill Gallagher's, personnal pictures of the Korean War. If you recognize your self, contact us at ajcj81@cox.net The website is: http://www.geocities.com/persuaders17fab/gallery1.html I hope you enjoy! Keywords: Persuaders , Korean War Pictures, Personnal Korea Pictures

Entry: 36600 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	17TH FAB IN KOREA, '50-'54
JAMES A. FROWEIN wrote on August 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: JOLIET IL UNIT: BATTS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served with the 17th FAB during the Korean War. I served with both "C" battery and HQ and HQ, first as a canoneer and then in Fire Direction. Keywords:

Entry: 36131 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	ALL 17TH ARTILLERY VETS
JOHN J. (JACK) PICCIOLO wrote on August 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LOCKPORT IL UNIT: C BATTERY 2/17TH FA 65-66 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: The 17th Artillery Regiment Association will be holding its 5th Reunion at Fort Sill on October 9-11, 2003. We are looking for all Korean Era vets who were members of the Persuaders, as well as any member who served in the 17th. Pictures, stories and any remberances fo the 17th would be appreciated. Time is running out on all our memories. Try to make it to Fort Sill and renew old memories and friendships and to make new ones. Please contact me for any details and answers to your questions. Keywords: 17th Artillery Regiment, Persuaders, 537th FA Battalion

Entry: 35912 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	TRACK AND HOWITZER ACCIDENT
MARTY RAEL wrote on July 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Does anyone remember the accident during the winter months when a Track and the gun it was pulling started sliding down the river bank then rolled into the icy waters? My father was the last one to escape the track. plaese e-mail if you were with Ramon that day Keywords:

Entry: 35286 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATALLION BATTERY B
WILLIAM (BILL) GALLAGHER SR. wrote on July 6, 2003 CITY AND STATE: GREENVILLE RI UNIT: BATTERY B SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather, Pfc. William "Bill" Gallagher was in 17th FAB, Battery B. He was wounded in Chipri on October 13th, 1951. He remembers his Sergeant being Sgt. Mitchell. He has many pictures of his unit, and wants to put the pictures online when we figure out how to do it. He manned the 8" Howitzer and said he was with a great bunch of guys. When it was time to go home he ( there were eleven guys but only room for ten to leave on the vehicle ) was the guy who drew the short straw. He did however see his buddies one last time. As he was getting off the boat to check in to the hospital, his pals were getting on to go home. He said they were so happy to see he made it out of there. He bunked with DJ or CJ Johnson, from Greenville, South or North Carolina. If your out there Mr. Johnson, send us an e-mail at ajcj81@cox.net Thank you. Keywords: 1950-1952, Sgt. Mitchell, D.J. or C.J Johnson, Chipri, Battery B, 8" Howitzer, Ft. Sill

Entry: 34534 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	DEDICATION IN WASHINGTON IN JULY
ALBERT SCHNEIDER wrote on May 31, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: anyone have any info about the dedication of the Korean War Memorial in Washington in July. Need info as where to stay--if there is a parade etc? Keywords:

Entry: 32586 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	WHEN IS NEXT 17TH FABN REUNION? THANKS FOR THIS SITE!
GEORGE M. WETHERINGTON SR. wrote on March 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NEW BERN NC UNIT: 17TH FIELD ARTILERY BTRY A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Thanks a million for this project. It brings back many memories of great guys of so long ago. Names like 'The Persuader' Troubles, the 17th, etc still ring music in my ears. Thank you Hosts! Keywords: 17th Fabn Btry A 1952/ Doyle McCoy/ aptain Gray

Entry: 32582 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)
GEORGE M. WETHERINGTON SR. wrote on March 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NEW BERN NC UNIT: 17TH FIELD ARTILERY BTRY A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I worked in the 'Detail Section' and was assigned to 'A 7' 4x4. One of the greatest of all people I have ever known was a 'Captain Gray'. His driver at one time was Doyle McCoy. There has been something I have always wanted to un-do in regards to this fine Captain, and only he and I know what it was. Members of Btry A, 17th FABN had one of the very best. Keywords: Btry A, 17th Fabn April 52 January 53. Like to hear from anyone from 'The Persuaders.'

Entry: 32251 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	KOREAN WAR
SAMANTHA THURMAN wrote on February 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ST. LOUIS MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: hi i was doing a report on the korean war and i thought u could help me u know give me some info.i was adopted and my mom is korean and my dad is porderican Keywords:

Entry: 31848 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	D BATTERY
WILLIAM A. PANNAPACKER JR. wrote on February 9, 2003 CITY AND STATE: HOLLAND MI UNIT: 17TH FABN. D BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 31746 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)
GRADY GENTRY wrote on February 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY-'PERSUADERS' SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle died on Jan 5th 1946 while they were trying to clear some land mines. The local newspaper said he died in Pushong or Fushong. It could be Pusan. I am in Korea right now serving with the 122d Signal Battalion at Camp Red Cloud, Korea. We have a pillow that was sent back that says 17th field Artillery "the persuaders" Keywords: 1946 Army of Occupation Floyd Alton Bennett

Entry: 31744 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	FLOYD ALTON BENNET
WILLIAM (BILL) GENTRY wrote on February 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FORT WORTH TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone that remembered my Uncle, Floyd Alton Bennett (went by "Bud" i think) from Fort Worth Texas. I have a silk pillow case with "17th Field Artillery BN" and "The Persuaders" printed on it. He was killed after the war I believe while he and three others were destroying weapons or bombs? Any info would be great. Thanks Bill Gentry Keywords: Killed in Pushang? (Pusan?) Korea, After the war

Entry: 31535 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR MY UNCLE, RICHARD KONO, AND HOW HE HAD DIED.
RANDI MORIKAWA wrote on January 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: KANEOHE HI UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am just 37 years old, was born in March 1965 while the Vietnam War broke out. I had only heard of my uncle, who served in Korea. He died in Korea in 1952, I think. Does anyone remember him? Was he a good soldier? Keywords:

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