45th Inf. Div. 189th FA C-Btry Korea

Comments: My Father Don C. Clinton Sr. was in Korea From Sept 1, 1950 to June 4, 1951. He was a Cheif of Section of a 155 Howitzer in the 45th Div. 189th FA C Btry from Blackwell OK. My father served for 42 years and 10 months. He ended up being the Battalion Commander of the 189th FA. I served under him as a Captain. My Fatherr is 78 years old and can and will talk about Korea. I am sure he knows some of the people on here and would probably help with some Information. If anyone knows him please contact me at my e-mail and I will try to help in any way I can. I know he has a book of Pictures of Korea and I hope we can find it. My Dad won a Bronze Star in Korea for taking out 9 enemy tanks with direct fire with the 155 Howitzer. Happy New Year From Don II

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189TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTERY B

Comments: The 189 FA, like all FA Bn's, was composed of a HQ Battery, a Service Brty and three Gun Btys; A Bty, B Bty and C Bty. In Korea the 189 was the Heavy Artillery Battalion in the Div equipped with the 155mm Howitzer. Michael E. Gonzales Curator www.45thdivisionmuseum.com

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45th Inf Div 189th FA BN B Co.

Comments: Mr. Paterson, I think you may have been a little brusk with your comments about web site making a mistake. My father whom I was named after was with the 45th Inf. Div., 189th F.A. BN., B Company. He spoke of the 155mm a great deal, but also spoke of the S.F.R. ( squat, fire and run) missions they made late at night in the Korean country side. They would take 2-3 trucks with 105mm ammo, pulling the 105mm and had designated positions preset to pull into, squat, or set up as fast as possible, fire 3-5 rounds as fast as possible, then pack it up and run as fast as they could to the next location. This course of action would draw enemy fire to the position they had just left, the main 155mm battery spotters would try to locate the Korean fire and bring the 155mm fire in to destroy it. Dad spoke of many close calls playing this cat and mouse game with the N. Koreans. Just because you never saw or fired them in 1953 or later didn't mean they didn't use them in 50, 51 or 52 when many others were in Korea using them. Sincerly, John E. De Armond II

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B. COMPANY

Comments: If anyone has any information on this unit, where in Korea they were, what they did, any information at all, please contact me, My father and an Uncle served in the 45th Inf. Div., 189th F.A. BN, B. Co., John E. De Armond II, 2407 Hood Ave., Wichita, KS. 67204-5734, or Enigma0722@aol.com.

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45th Inf. Div. 189th F.A. BN. B. Co.

Comments: Anyone that was with the US Army NG. 45th Inf. Div. 189th F.A. BN. B. Co. between the years of 1950-1952 and knew a soldier by the name of John E. De Armond from Cherokee, OK. please feel free to contact me. I'd like to know more about what you went thru. Dad never really talked much about it.

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old picture

Comments: I am the Chief Instructor for the FA BN of the 1st BN 189th Regiment (FA) located in OKC, OK. My current unit has the DIRECT lineage of the old 1/189 Field Artillery Battalion. I was recently handed an old picture of the FA Battery from Minco, OK taken at Ft Sill, OK in January-1941. I was wondering if there aare any past members, or anyone else that may be able to tell me some history about the Battery, etc.

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155 mm howitzer

Comments: I fired the 155 many times. It was the only weapon that our unit fired. We were Battery B, 189th FA BN and were from Oklahoma. I joined the unit in 1953 and left for RA in 1954. Please correct your information. Thanks for the website and information.

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A CO 189th 45th INF. Div

Comments: Looking for any individuals that knew my grandfather SFC Marvin C. Swart. I know that he was in Korea and that he was in A CO of the 189th. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Christmas Tree Hill Anyone?

Comments: My dad wants to connect with anyone from Christmas Tree Hill

His name is: Robert Dale Anderson-74 Years He is from St. Louis, Missouri but is moving to Dallas , Texas in a few days.

Lisa His Daughter Email: lisa85@ev1.net

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Unit 189th Field Art Bat. 45 Division/Enemy Fire/From August to September 1953 Anyone?

Comments: Did anyone know my dad, Andy Robert Anderson?

His records were destroyed in a fire at the records building in St. Louis. And he is trying to get together some information regarding proof that he was in the Korean War. He does have his DD214, but that is not enough according to the people in Washington. Man, Wash. DC is being so difficult to put it lightly. This all has to do with my father having Post Traumatic Distress Disorder. Which according to DC he doesn't have enough proof that he was around enemy fire during the period of August to September 1953. (I think that is what they are looking for, for evidence to show that, that caused the PTDD) Does anyone remember this time ?? It makes me so mad. He fought for this country and they are giving him the run around. And he even got a medal.

Any information would be welcome. Plus , I am sure my dad would love to talk with any of you guys.

My dad lives in Sullivan , Missouri. not far from St. Louis. Where he, my mom and all of his 6 kids grew up.

If anyne has any advice, or has gone though this type of trial trying to get the governement to help , please let me know. Or if you just want to talk to my dad. That would be great. Oh, by the way, my dad was kissed by Marilyn Monroe when she stopped off for a show in Korea.

Here is my contact information. My dad doesn't have email. Oh, and he is moving to Texas (outside of Dallas) next month. Most of his kids are here. So if anyone knows of any reunions going on here , please let me know. I would love to go with my dad.

Thank you so much! Lisa Anderson

Lisa85@ev1.net or Lisa.anderson@cnsx.com

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Raymond U Crowder Jr. 1952-53

Comments: Looking for information regarding My Father-in-Law, Raymond Crowder. He received the Bronz Star durring service from 24 May 1952 to 1 April 1953. Don't know much more that that. Would like to learn more about the 189th Artillery Battalion during that time. Dad didn't talk about his service.

Thank you.

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Thunderbirds in Korea 45th Infantry

Comments: My Father served in Korea in the early 50's and we just recently looked at slide's (pictures) that he took in Korea where he served. His Name is Max Silvers. I am 49 years old and he served before my birth - this is the fist time that I can remember him talking about his time there and some very good and brave buddies. I am writing in his behalf as he does not have an e-mail. I will forward ALL correspondence to him. Thank you and A very safe and wonderful Holiday to ALL!

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Looking for old buddies for my dad Roger Rastall

Comments: I'm looking for buddies of my dad's - his name is Roger Rastall from Wisconsin, 189th Field, Battery C. Please email me and I will get the message to him.

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FINDING BUDDIES FOR MY DAD

Comments: Found your great web sight! Looking for the great american soldiers that may have served with my dad(Hulin K Talley), from Salem IL. He was a gun section chief with C Battery 189th Field Artillery during the Korean War. He now lives in Toledo Il. He's not into computers but you can contact him at phone #217-849-2651. Thanks to all of you who served, you are true hero and will never be forgotten!

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James E. O'Connor

Comments: My father served with 189th Field Artillery. Korea 52. Worked with corps behind the scenes running the operation. Was in charge of organization with ROK troops as well. Did his training at Camp McCoy, Wi. Was from Birmingham, MI. Still alive and kicking. Wondering if anyone might have known him. I'm transcribing his war memoirs after some taped interviews I had with him.

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James E. O'Connor

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Young Korean Boy, B Batt

Comments: When we were replaced in Korea in Dec of 1951 I left a young Korean Boy with the above unit. Would like to know if anyone has any info about him after we left in Dec of 51. His Korean name was was Lim Han Woo (Ted is name I gave Him) If anyone knows about him or knows who the Supply Sgt. was with the 189th would appreciate hearing from you. Would like to find him,if still alive, and bring him to the US for a visit.

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BEORNORED HOCKENHULL

Comments: I am helping my father locate friends and any info such as reunions etc from the Korean War 1951 to 1953 when he served. My fathers name is Beornored Hockenhull, Jr. He was trained at Camp Crowder Missouri and then joined the 45th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard in Oklahoma - The Thunderbirds. His discharge papers list many things that are abreviated. It says 189th FA 45th Infantry Division. I have a copy and can't make out everything. My father at the time was 5'8 155lbs originally from Chicago, Illinois. He was drafted his senior year in high school. His nationality is Black, Puerto Rican, American Indian (Choctaw) and German. He spoke spanish and picked up Korean and some Chinese while he was stationed in Korea. I hope I gave enough info. I will find out more information and update this site. My father has pictures and stories to share. Any info is welcomed. I would also love to post the pictures that he has somewhere. Please write or email us.

Thank so much for all of you who served.

Keywords: Pork Chop Hill, Ichwon, Punchbowl, Old Baldy, 45th Infantry Army National Guard Thunderbirds.

1951-53

Comments: God Bless all of you who served, you are not forgotten.

Keywords: 189th FA 45th Infantry Division 1951 to 1953 Korea Thunderbirds Army National Guard

Comments: I am helping my father locate friends and any info such as reunions etc from the Korean War 1951 to 1953 when he served. My fathers name is Beornored Hockenhull, Jr. He was trained at Camp Crowder Missouri and then joined the 45th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard in Oklahoma - The Thunderbirds. His discharge papers list many things that are abreviated. It says 189th FA 45th Infantry Division. I have a copy and can't make out everything. My father at the time was 5'8 155lbs originally from Chicago, Illinois. He was drafted his senior year in high school. His nationality is Black, Puerto Rican, American Indian (Choctaw) and German. He spoke spanish and picked up Korean and some Chinese while he was stationed in Korea. I hope I gave enough info. I will find out more information and update this site. My father has pictures and stories to share. Any info is welcomed. I would also love to post the pictures that he has somewhere. Please write or email us.

Thank so much for all of you who served.

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Just registering

Comments: Just found a person I knew on this site. Maybe there are others?

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TRAINED AT FT. SILL, OKL. FORWARD OBSERVER THEN KOREA 51 52 189TH BATTERY

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THOSE OLD BUDDIES...SHOT IN THE DARK, I GUESS! LES

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Looking for people who might have known my father

Comments: My father died when I was five years old and I don't know anybody from his side of the family. I have very little information about him and would greatly appreciate anyone who might remember him to contact me. I would just like to know any information that anyone might have that would help me to learn more about him. He was married to Hiroko Fujiki when he died if this helps at all. Thank You

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