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Entry: 81604 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FA BN KOREA 1952
BYRON GAGE wrote on January 3, 2012 CITY AND STATE: OLYMPIA WA UNIT: BTRY A, 196TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Would enjoy hearing from anyone on any of subjects in keywords. I was in Forward Observation team while retaking Hill 854 in Sept 1952. I still have a small number of photos of people and events. Keywords: Hill 854, Support 1st Mar Div, Support 8th ROK, Support 7th ROK, Btry A Communications Section, Jan-Dec 1952, Spud Wright, John Brewington, Wayne Claybrook, Jesus Cabrera Davilla, Walter Gagelin, Bill Saxon

Entry: 81439 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	A BATTERY 11/51-12-/2
LESLIE NEWLIN wrote on December 23, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MI UNIT: BATTERY A 196 FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Any one still around ?? Keywords: Nov. 1951- Dec. 1952

Entry: 81331 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FA BN
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on December 16, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 196 TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for former members of the 196 TH FA BN. We have a reunion every year and would like to hear from anyone that was there. Keywords:

Entry: 79251 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LT. CHARLES LEROY
JAMES NIX wrote on June 9, 2011 CITY AND STATE: OILVILLE VA UNIT: 196TH FA BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Lt. Leroy was a friend of mine as well as the C Battery Executive Officer. I last saw him and his wife in 1951 or 1952 after I returned from Korea and I would be interested in knowing what has become of him. I will appreciate any information that anyone can provide. Keywords: C Battery, 196th Field Artillery, 1950-51

Entry: 78632 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH ARNOLD FELDER 1953
SCOTT FELDER wrote on April 19, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 78394 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196 TH FA BN
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on March 31, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 196 TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: WE will be holding a reunion of the 196 TH FA BN in Branson,MO.on Aug 4-7 2011. If you have not recieved a letter about this please let me know and i will get one to you. Carroll Shissler 9901 NE 134 TH Ave Maxwell,IA.50161 Phone 712-621-1401 E Mail cshissler@iowatelecom.net Keywords:

Entry: 77816 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	REUNIOM 2011
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on February 11, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 196 TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: We are planning a reunion again this year,It will be held AQug.4-6 in Branson MO. Will have more info soon if you are interested please contact me. Carroll PS I was in C Battery 53-54 Motor pool Keywords:

Entry: 76724 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW JAMES D. LUTHER
JACQUELINE LUTHER wrote on November 12, 2010 CITY AND STATE: CANTON OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather served from 1950-1951, we aren't to sure when he came back to the states. He never really talked about his time over in Korea, all I know is that he was a member of the 196th FA and that he was located in the punchbowl during his time in Korea. I also know he had a friend named 'Chief.' If you knew him, please contact me! Thanks so much! Keywords:

Entry: 75709 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW CHARLES JOSEPH ROBERTS (JOE) BATTERY C
PAM HOWSER wrote on August 6, 2010 CITY AND STATE: QUINCY IL UNIT: 196TH FA BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have known my father Charles Joseph Roberts. He served from Jan.1953 until Jan. 1955. I am looking for any info you may have about him and his time there. Keywords: 196th FA Battalion Battery C, Charles Joseph (Joe) Roberts, cook in Korea between 1953 and 1955

Entry: 75145 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	ANY ONE KNOWING WAYNE SONNTAG
DALE SONNTAG wrote on June 19, 2010 CITY AND STATE: APPLETON WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for nem who would have known Wayne Sonntag and served with him during the Korean War. He was my father. He is gone now, but as I get older, I find it more important to know the man that was, before he was my father. I would appreciate any knowledge I can get about my dad. Respectfully, Dale Sonntag Keywords: Iron Triangle

Entry: 74163 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FA BN
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on March 31, 2010 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: We are holding a reunion of the 196TH Fa Bn in Pidgeon Forge ,Tn Aug,18-20 2010. Anyone interested contact me. I was the Motor Sgt Battery C Feb 53-Feb54 Keywords: 196thfabn

Entry: 72909 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FA BN.
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on December 26, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 196TH FA BN C BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for anyone that served with 196th FA BN. I have a list if over 100 names and addresses,and would like to add more,as we have been having reunions about every year.Please send or call me Thank you. Keywords: 196th FA BN

Entry: 71147 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196 FA BAT
CHESTER WHITNEY MARKLEY wrote on August 3, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ROANOKE VA UNIT: BAT. C 196 FA BAT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I SERVED IN KOREA FROM JUNE 1953 till JUNE 1954. I was on gun #3 till the cease fire Then I was in fire directin station, forward observer, Truck driver, and other jobs. Keywords:

Entry: 67967 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKINGFORPEOPLEWHO SERVEDINTHE196YHFROM1953TO1954
EVERETT DIAS wrote on November 21, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SWANSEA MA UNIT: 196THFABN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 57310 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196 TH FA BN.KOREA
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on May 24, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 196 TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Looking for anyone that served in the 196 TH FA BN, Ones that were there in Battery C 1953-1954. Or anyone else that was there any time. We have a reunion coming up Aug.3-6-2006 in Fl. anyone interested let me know

Entry: 57107 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	SGT WALTER LEE SALASSI
ANDY SALASSI wrote on May 11, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: any infomation appreciated. Have extensive photos of my fathers from the Korean war..1950 thru 1952... Keywords: 196th Feild Artillery

Entry: 56372 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196 TH.FA.BN.REUNION KOREA
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on March 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 196TH FA BN BATTERY C SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: There will be a reunion of all 196thfabn veterans held in Spring Hill Fl. on Aug.3 thru Aug.6. If you are interested please let me know and i will get information to you, Keywords: 196thfabn

Entry: 54006 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196 FIELD ARTILLERY BN 1951 - 1953
FRANK SWEENEY wrote on November 9, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 1844 BTRY A 196 FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I'm looking to contact other veterans who may have served with my father, Frank Sweeney. I have many Korean War pictures to share if interested. I know he used to load the guns. Keywords:

Entry: 52341 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	2LT TOM LIVINGSTON
JASON LAW wrote on July 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FORT BRAGG NC UNIT: 330TH TRANS BN (MC) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is SGT Jason Law, I'm looking for anyone who might have known my Granduncle, 2LT Tom Livingston. He was a forward observer in the 196th Don't know the battery. He was KIA on 22 Sep 1952 along with two other soldiers (sorry, I don't know their names but would like to if you knew them) and several ROK troops some where near Inje, inside the DMZ I think. It would be an honor to speak with you. Keywords:

Entry: 51573 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FA BN AWARDS ON NOV 1944
PAUL SAINT-AMAND wrote on June 17, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ROCKPORT MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: A friend asked me to find any information I could about her father 1st Lt. Ward R. Coyne who served with the 196th Fa Bn in WWII. We have a photo of Lt. Coyne receiving an Air Medal G0 77 in Nov 1944. Would like to know who the General presenting the medal might be and where this ceremony took place. Thank you. Keywords: 196th Fa Bn, Air medal awards Nov 44

Entry: 51299 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196THFABN REUNION=2005
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on June 2, 2005 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 196 TH FA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I served with the 1`906th Fa Feb.53-Feb.54 In c battery motor pool. The reunion of 196thfa member will be held in Berlin,Ohio this year on Aug.5-6 anyone interseted in going please let me know and i will get you on the mailing list.

Entry: 51227 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	B BATTERY 196TH FA BN
JOHN COLE JR. wrote on May 30, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CORDOVA TN UNIT: B BATTERY 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I was in Korea February 1951 to March 1952 with the 196th Field Artillery as a forward observor. We were with the X Corp Artillery commanded by General Enis Keywords:

Entry: 48774 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196 FA BN (52-53)
JOHN MATTINGLY wrote on February 8, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: HQ BTRY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was in Bn FDC. Would like to hear from anyone who was there during this time. Keywords:

Entry: 48418 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196 FA.BN , A. BAT.
GEORGE STRAW wrote on January 26, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ALBION IL UNIT: 196 FA. BN. A BAT. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was in Korea from March 1st 1953 to July 24 1954 Keywords: Looking for Bob willfawn from Idao John Shaffer from Saxton MO, CO capt.George Churhill.

Entry: 48288 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FAB VETS SALUTE!
ERIC GOSLOWSKY wrote on January 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: BARTLETT TN UNIT: HHB, 3-115 FA, 196TH FAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am the XO of the 3-115 FA BN in Memphis (reflagged from the 196th FA BN). I am searching for servicemen who remember LT John Cole and others from the 196th days in Korea. We keep in touch with these men and spouses frequently, and would like to find others that served together...email redleg196@earthlink.net or call me at the unit, (901) 543-7638... Keywords: Friends/men who served with LT John Cole

Entry: 47555 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	BRIEF HISTORY OF 196TH FA BN/115TH FA BN
ARTHUR OLIVER wrote on December 17, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GERMANTOWN TN UNIT: 3-115 FA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: HERE IS A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE 3-115 FA (196th FA BN and 115th FA BN) TENNESSEE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD The 3-115 FA is descended from the CHICKASAW GUARDS, a Memphis militia unit formed in 1874 by veterans and sons of veterans of the War Between the States. This unit became part of the famous First Tennessee Regiment of Infantry. In 1898 the First Tennessee was called into active service for duty in the Philippine Islands during the insurrection. The Militia Act of 1903 reorganized the volunteer state militias and converted them into the National Guard. In June of 1916, the FIRST TENNESSEE INFANTRY NGST (National Guard of the State of Tennessee) was called into federal service in response to the Mexican border trouble with Pancho Villa. Upon entry into World War I, the unit was reorganized as the 115th FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT, 30th INFANTRY DIVISION (the “Old Hickory” Division, named in honor of President Andrew Jackson because its units were from North Carolina and Tennessee) and was equipped with French 155mm howitzers. WORLD WAR I From September 12-19, 1918, the 115th FA Regiment fired in support of 30th DIVISION attacks in the SAINT MIHIEL Offensive, the largest American operation since the Civil War. From September 26-November 11, 1918, the regiment fired in support of 30th DIVISION attacks in MEUSE-ARGONNE Offensive. This offensive broke the back of German resistance on the Western Front, and its success resulted in the Armistice that ended hostilities. BETWEEN THE WORLD WARS After WWI, the Regiment was reorganized in 1923. The Regimental Headquarters, HHB 1st Battalion, Service Battery and Battery B were located in Memphis. The 2nd Battalion was located in eastern Tennessee with HHB located in Clinton TN. From 1923 until 1932 the Regiment was horse-drawn and equipped with the French 75mm. In January 1937, the Regiment was called out when the Mississippi River flooded the Delta. Guardsmen spent the next two months rescuing citizens, transporting the homeless to shelters, distributing Red Cross supplies and guarding property. In March 1940, the 2nd Battalion was transferred to Memphis and most of its officers and personnel were drawn from the other 115th Regimental units already stationed there. On September 16, 1940, in anticipation of America becoming involved in the Second World War, the 115th FA Regiment was called into one year of active duty for training. The entire Regiment was mustered into service in Memphis, and local recruits were used to fill personnel shortages throughout the Regiment. WORLD WAR II In February 1942, as part of a general restructuring of the Army, the 115th FA Regiment was separated from the 30th Infantry Division, and the Regiment was split into two independent Field Artillery Battalions. The 115th FA BN in WWII The 1-115 FA was redesignated as the 115th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION and was reorganized as a truck-drawn 105mm howitzer battalion. The 115th FA BN landed on Omaha beach on July 2, 1944. It went into action as reinforcing the 66th INFANTRY DIVISION (US) as it cleared the FALAISE POCKET. In September 1944 the 115th was attached to the FIRST ARMY (US) and supported it as it raced across France to the German border. In December 1944 the 115th FA found itself a few miles northwest of Bastogne. It was one of only a handful of artillery units within range to fire in support of the 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION’s defense of that town during the BATTLE OF THE BULDGE. In February 1945 the 115th FA continued in its mission of reinforcing the FIRST ARMY (US) and supported it as it began its RHINELAND CAMPAIGN to enter Germany. The 115th FA remained in support of FIRST ARMY operations in and around Cologne until VE Day. The 196th FA BN in WWII The 2-115 FA was redesignated as the 196th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION and was reorganized as a truck-drawn 105mm howitzer battalion. The 196th FA BN landed on Utah beach on July 8, 1944 and was assigned to VII CORPS (US). The Battalion went into action the next day south of Carentan. The unit fired in support of the FIRST ARMY (US) breakthrough at ST. LO. It later reinforced V CORPS (US) as it attempted to close the FALAISE POCKET. In August 1944 the 196th was attached to the FRENCH SECOND ARMORED DIVISION to support its attack to liberate PARIS. On 25 August 1944, the 196th FA became the first US ARMY unit to enter the newly liberated French capital. In September 1944 the Battalion was attached to the 5th ARMORED DIVISION (US) and supported it as it raced across France to the Belgium border. In November 1944 the Battalion was attached to the 4th INFANTRY DIVISION (US) and provided supporting fires during the battle in the HURTGEN FOREST. In December 1944 the Battalion was attached to the 99th INFANTRY DIVISION (US) and provided supporting fires during the BATTLE OF THE BULDGE. On February 2, 1945 the Battalion entered Germany and continued its support of ARMY operations in the V CORPS (US) zone. On April 30, 1945 the Battalion entered Czechoslovakia where it remained until VE Day. THE KOREAN WAR On March 20, 1947, the Memphis veterans of the old 115th FA Regiment were reformed into the 196th FA Battalion and were equipped with 155mm howitzers. In August 1950, the unit was called into federal service as a response to the North Korean invasion of South Korea. The Battalion landed in PUSAN on February 19, 1951, one of the first National Guard artillery units deployed to Korea fight in that conflict. The Battalion then moved north to fire in support of X CORPS (US) operations. During the month of April 1951, the Battalion was attached to the 7th INFANTRY DIVISION as X CORPS attempted to halt the CHINESE COMMUNIST FORCES (CCF) SPRING OFFENSIVE. From 1-19 May 1951, the Battalion was heavily involved in providing supporting fires to the 2nd INFANTRY DIVISION as it fought off one of the largest CCF attacks of the war. The CCF attack was aimed at breaking the X CORPS’ defensive line in the vicinity of the “PUNCHBOWL”. From the middle of May through July 1951, the Battalion supported the 3rd INFANTRY DIVISION and later elements of the 1st MARINE DIVISION during the UNITED NATIONS (UN) COUNTEROFFENSIVE. For the remainder of the war, the Battalion was heavily involved in providing supporting fires throughout the X CORPS sector to help fight off repeated attempts by CCF to penetrate the UN defensive lines. During its tour of combat in Korea, the 196th FA Battalion was awarded three Presidential Unit Citations (two Navy and one Army) and two Republic of Korea Presidential Citations, making it the most decorated National Guard unit to fight in the Korean War. AFTER THE KOREAN WAR In March 1954, the Battalion was reconstituted in Memphis and again organized as part of the Tennessee Army National Guard. In November 1959, the Battalion changed its unit designation to the 3rd Battalion 115th Field Artillery and was issued the M7 105mm self-propelled howitzer. In 1966, these guns were replaced with the M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer. The 3-115 FA was not called-up during the Vietnam War. However, in April 1968, the Battalion was called out by the Governor during the civil disturbance that took place in Memphis following the murder of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING. The Battalion was again called out by the Governor during the summer of 1978 when the MEMPHIS POLICE AND FIRE UNIONS instructed their members to walk off their jobs. This call-up was significant in that never before had a National Guard unit been forced to provide both police and fire protection to a community. In 2000, the 3-115 FA fielded the M109A6 PALADIN 155mm self-propelled howitzer, the most technically advanced cannon artillery system in the world. Following the terrorist attacks against the United States on 11 SEPTEMBER 2001, the Battalion was partially mobilized to provide additional security at the Memphis International Airport. In June 2002, the Battalion deployed to the NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, Fort Irwin, California, to conduct maneuvers with the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Knoxville, Tennessee. The deployment of the 3-115 FA and the 278th ACR was the largest deployment of Tennessee Guardsmen since WWII. Following the NTC deployment, the Battalion was mobilized in August 2002 for a year of active duty to help provide force protection to certain strategic facilities in the eastern United States. The deployment was part of a nationwide mobilization of National Guard units to provide Homeland Defense during the WAR AGAINST TERRORISM. The 3rd Battalion 115th Field Artillery is currently one of the principal cannon battalions in the 196th Field Artillery Brigade, Tennessee Army National Guard, the largest artillery Brigade in the free world. Keywords:

Entry: 46117 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	INFO ON JUL 23, FIGHTING
LAWRENCE O'CONNELL SR. wrote on October 1, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PALOS HEIGHTS IL UNIT: I96TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I WAS IN THE 196TH HDQTRS BTRY FROM MAR '52 'TIL JUN '53. I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT THE 196TH SUFFERED 2 KIA AND 4 WIA A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE CEASE FIRE-ON OR ABOUT JUL 23. I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT THIS LOSS UNTIL SOMEONE TOLD ME A FEW MONTHS AGO. I THINK MAYBE OUR OP WAS OVERRUN BUT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO KNOWS THE STORY. I KNOW THE LOSSES WERE NOT IN HDQTRS BTRY AND I DON'T THINK IN THE FIRING BTRYS. WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS. Keywords: NICKNAME-LARRY. OPERATED PX AFTER CEASE FIRE

Entry: 43698 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	GLENN TURPIN-MASTER SARGENT
DEREK TURPIN wrote on June 10, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PASADENA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Glenn Turpin, just died on 6-2-04 from a heart attack in Pasadena, CA. He was a master sargent and served in the 196th field artillary. Does anyone remember him. He was from Memphis, and was an accomplished tennis player. He spoke of his experiences in Korea during the Korean war and it somtimes choked him up, because he saw friends die. He spoke of the cold winters and the constant noise of the artlilary rounds. Please contact, to share information- Keywords:

Entry: 43590 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR INFO JOHN (LEVI) FETCHKO
GEORGE FETCHKO wrote on June 6, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NORTHAMPTON PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: kooking to find were he served were he was wounded and if anybody knew of him Keywords: john (levi)fetchko served in ww11 and also korea (3844)field artillery cannoneer 196th FA Bn-155mm4 tr dr north korea wounded 06/19/51

Entry: 42821 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FA
JOHN SKOOG wrote on May 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: OMAHA NE UNIT: HQ SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 41356 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	C BATTERY 53-54 MOTOR POOL
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on February 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with C Battery at the same time as i did.Also need to find a way of getting a copy of daily roster for that time period. Keywords: I served with the 196th FA Bn,in Korea from Feb1953 to Feb 1953,I was with "C"battery Motor Pool.

Entry: 40396 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FA BN VETERANS LIST
ARTHUR OLIVER wrote on January 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GERMANTOWN TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am currently the Operations Officer for the 196th FA BDE and I am collecting the addresses and telephone numbers of all members of the 196th FA BN that served in Korea (and 115th FA BN in WWII). To date I have collected most of the addresses of veterans in the Memphis TN area and have added them to an excel spreadsheet for mass mailings. If you are a 196th FA BN veteran, please e-mail me your name and address so we can contact you about further events. I will be happy to share my address list with any veterans, just send me an e-mail at RedlegTN@aol.com. Keywords:

Entry: 38822 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	ATTN: 196 FIELD ARTILLERY; SEEKING INFORMATION OR RESOURCES TO FIND INFORMATION
JASON ALLEN wrote on November 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: VIENNA VA UNIT: HAMPTON ROADS NAVY ROTC/ NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAIN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Recently when I joined NROTC and decided to set my career path in the military, my grandfather PFC Donald Allen gave me what little he has left of his Korean War memorabillia, and told me only what unit he had served in. The 196th of course. He presented me with his first Garrison cover, a ribbon that my grandmother gave him the day he deployed, his United Nations Service ribbon, his Korean War ribbon with 2 bronze stars upon it, his lapel insignia, and something that I have never seen before on the uniform of any of my family members: his Presidential Unit Citation. I double checked my Blue Jacket's Manual, and sure enough, that's what it was. As he has sworn never to speak of Korea again, I am seeking to find out what battery he may have been part of, who his brothers in arms were, and any major involvement that others from the unit may have had with him. He spent years of his life in Korea, years that he has never spoken of. In the interests of doing away with the reputation of "The Forgotten War", I would like to find a resource or person from which I can uncover the truths of the ground battle, as ugly as the truths may be. Also in the interests of preserving my family's proud military history as well (serving in wars since WWI), I want to fill in the blanks. If you have any information that may be useful to my search, PLEASE contact me through my email address (jalle024@odu.edu or midshipmanjcallen@yahoo.com) or on my cellular phone: (757) 581-8345 Fair winds and following seas, Very Respectfully MIDN 4/c Jason Cary Allen HRNROTC/NETC Battalion, Echo Company 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad Keywords: Friends, battles, Heartbreak ridge

Entry: 38439 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	NEED INFO OF 196TH SOLDIERS FROM MEMPHIS
CHARLES A. MASK SR. wrote on November 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NAVARRE FL UNIT: 196TH FLD ARTY BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to put together a memory box for my family. Charles passed away in June of last year. He was in Hdqtr.Btry. He was a computer and was in Korea from Jan. 1951 to 1952. I would like to hear from some of his friends and would like to know about some of the service ribbons. We missplaced his discharge and when we tried to get one from the government all of that information was lost in a fire some time ago. Keywords: Some of his friends were C.O.(Buddy)Williams,Jerry Guess,Nick Mosconi,Bob Ungerecht and several more guys from Memphis.

Entry: 37718 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	196TH FIELD ARTILLERY
JEFF HARIS wrote on October 22, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: HHB 196TH FA BDE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I am currently serving with the 196th FA BDE and I just wanted to say thank you to all that served before me. Keywords:

Entry: 36477 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	115/196TH FAB
SAMUEL BETHAM wrote on August 25, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CONSHOHOCKEN PA UNIT: 196TH FAB KOREA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My family and I will be hosting the 115/196th FAB reunion August 5th-7th 2004 in Plymouth Meeting PA. Anyone who would like information about the reunion can e-mail me at purpledolphin@comcast.net or call 610-564-9795. Keywords:

Entry: 36307 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	B BATTERY 196TH. FA
ALBERT G. YBANEZ wrote on August 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: COLORADO SPRINGS CO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was a member of B Battery, 196th. Field Artillery in October 1954. I was a young Corporal, Lt Durant was the Battery Excutive Officer. I was there when the colors of the 196th FA. were retired and became the 528th. FA. I departed the 528th. FA. In June 1955. I'm trying to match battalion crests with my units of assignment. I can not identify either the 196th. FA or the 528th. FA. I would appreciated very much if a member of these two units can send me a picture or tell me what words are on the Battalion Crest i.e. "SPARTAN", "ON TIME" "DE NUBIUS". Thank you very much. Keywords:

Entry: 36268 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	115/196TH FA BN
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on August 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 115/196TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would like to thank everyone from WWII and Korea that attended the reunion in DesMoines,Iowa . We had 24 from Korea and 10 from WWII and it was a great success. If any one knows of any new members please let me know so that we can get them on the mailing for the reunion in Pa,in 2004. Also i would like to thank the commerative comm.for all of the great pin`s and posters that they furnished. Carroll and Donna Shissler Keywords:

Entry: 35234 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	SERVICE BATTERY 196/JUNE/JULY1954 THRU NOV1955
JAMES KAROLIDES wrote on July 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MIDDLETON MA UNIT: SERVICE BATTERY 196TH FA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am trying to prove that I was in Korea during the period of june/july 1954 thru Oct/Nov 1955. I ran the POL dump.The unit was transferred back to the USA in 1954 while was there. All my military records were lost in the fire in 1973in St Louis and I am trying ressurect them.Maybe sxome out there can tell if the 196 records exists and how I could see if they reflect what my memory tells me. Keywords: arrived in Korea june/july 1954 via Pusan,then by rail to an end of the line stop, picked up a 3/4 ton truck and taken to 196FA service battery/8th Army/Xcorp.Captain Justice was the company Commander and Master Sgt Libby was the first sgt.

Entry: 33975 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	BATTALION HISTORY PROJECT
DANIEL LOVETT wrote on May 4, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ARLINGTON TN UNIT: 3RD BN 115TH FA (SUCCESSOR OF 196TH FA BN) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Hello to all BN veterans! I am a Captain in 3-115th FA, currently serving as the BN Operations officer (the 196th was redesignated 3-115th FA in the late 1950's or early 60's). Although the BN's home is still Memphis, we are currently on Active Duty supporting the war against terrorism (BN HQs is at FT Bragg, NC, and the units are at various locations along the East Coast). While here I have begun compiling and consolidating what I can find of the unit's history, particularly focusing on WWII and Korea although I hope soon to start work on our WWI service and peacetime history as well. I recently fortunate enough to be able to make a trip to the National Archives, where I found some of the unit's records from both WWII and Korea. These records have the "official" reports that were submitted during our combat service. I'd like to talk with as many veterans as I can about their experiences as well. What I've found so far is the history of a proud unit whose soldiers accomplished great things. What I hope to have at completion is a comprehensive history of the BN that I can pass on to our younger soldiers, so that we can strive to live up to your example. Thanks for your help! Please e-mail me at daniel.lovett@us.army.mil Keywords:

Entry: 33081 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	HELLO TO ALL
DON CHANDLER wrote on March 26, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Just wanted to send a hello from my grandfather, Capt.James R. Chandler. I believe he was in Charlie Battery. Keywords:

Entry: 32799 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	WHEN THE 196 BECAME THE 528
JAMES KAROLIDES wrote on March 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MIDDLETON MA UNIT: 196TH FA BN/528FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: When I got to Korea in July of 1954 we were the 196th FA Bn and trhen they sent the colors home to Tenn and we became the 528 FA Bn. Trying to locate a few old friends . Keywords: Trying locate Nick Markropolous from Chicago, Ill., Billy Black from Texas/Oklahoma, Service Battery 196/528.

Entry: 32164 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	RE 196THFABN
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on February 18, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 106FABATT C SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have a list of a lot of Veterans that served in the 196th Fa WWII.We are holding a reunion in DesMoines Iowa on July 31 Aug.1 and 2,2003..I will send you an invitation later this month.Or if you like i can e Mail you the list if i can get your compplete e mail address. Keywords: To Martin Burney

Entry: 32163 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	RE 196THFABN
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on February 18, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 106FABATT C SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have a list of a lot of Veterans that served in the 196th Fa WWII.We are holding a reunion in DesMoines Iowa on July 31 Aug.1 and 2,2003..I will send you an invitation later this month.Or if you like i can e Mail you the list if i can get your compplete e mail address. Keywords: To Martin Burney

Entry: 32044 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	RE 196TH FA BATTALION
MARTIN BURNEY wrote on February 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CHIGWELL, ESSEX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am trying to trace, information of the 196th FA Battalion, stationed in England during World War 2. The unit was stationed at Albrighton, near Wolverhampton, England. I am trying to find, the precise location Regards Martin Burney Keywords:

Entry: 31462 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR LIST OF 196THFA BATT,C DAILY ROSTER
CARROLL D. SHISSLER wrote on January 22, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MAXWELL IA UNIT: 196TH FA BN BATTERY C SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for a list of the men that served with Battery "C" from Feb,1953 to Feb 1954.Or how to go about getting a list of the daily Roster Keywords:

Entry: 29329 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	RADIO SECTION 196FABN
EVERETT DIAS wrote on November 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SWANSEA MA UNIT: HQ. BTRY 196 FABN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: t.he name halpin is very familiar col,norgarn i believe was battalion commander. Keywords: nickname tiger

Entry: 29249 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	INFO FROM 196TH FA AIR SECTION 51-52
HENRY HOFFMAN wrote on November 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: DAYTONA BEACH FL UNIT: AIR SECTION PILOT AND FORWARD OBSERVER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: left 196 about aug 52 went 24th engineer cinstruction group till feb 53 Keywords: cessna L-19

Entry: 27416 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	KIA OF 196TH FA BN PREFERABLE FOR ALL OF WAS BUT ESPECIALL 1953
LAWRENCE O'CONNELL wrote on August 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: OAK LAWN IL UNIT: 196TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 25508 196TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	INCOMPLETE E-MAIL ADDRESS
LAWRENCE (LARRY) O'CONNELL wrote on May 16, 2002 CITY AND STATE: OAK LAWN IL UNIT: 196TH FABN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

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