300th Armored Field Artillery (105MM Self Propelled)
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Entry: 79195 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
FEB 52T0 JAN 53 GUN#5 |
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| VICTOR TENNYSON SR. wrote on June 4, 2011 CITY AND STATE: EL DORADO KS UNIT: BTYC300THAFA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 78516 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR LT. MACINTOSH (MCINTOSH?), 300TH AFA, KUMSONG, KOREA, JUNE-JULY 1953 |
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| WON MOO HURH wrote on April 9, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MACOMB IL UNIT: ROK 76 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I was befriended by Lt. Macintosh (McIntosh?) when he came over to advise my ROK 76th FA Battalion FDC. He was so helpful and friendly that I have never fortgotten him and would like to contact him. As I recall he attended the University of Illinois. I have written my memoir which is being published in English and have included LT. Macintosh in it. He also took some Polaroid photos of us. I would appreciate any information someone might have about him. Keywords: Kumsong Front, July Offensive, 300th AFA |
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Entry: 77211 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
VEHICLE USE IN KOREAN WAR |
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| DENNIS TYRA wrote on December 23, 2010 CITY AND STATE: MERRITT ISLAND FL UNIT: USAF RET SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I am building an M-7 HMC model as used by the 300th AFA during the Korean War. I would appreciate some guidance on two areas: 1) Which version (or both) of the M-7 was used? a)the M-7 (powered by Continental R975C1 radial engine. or b)the M7B-1 (powered by Ford GAA V-8. 2) Vehicle tactical codes: meaning Army/Unit and Battery markings a typical M-7 might carry. Thanks for any help----Dennis Keywords: M-7/M7B-1 105MM Howitzer Motor Carriage |
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Entry: 71075 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
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| ROBERT COTTON wrote on July 30, 2009 CITY AND STATE: CHALFONT PA UNIT: 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION-105 SELF P SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Dec.1952--Oct 1953 Forward Observer, Air Observer Keywords: Hill 15, Hill 20 , supported 6th ROC, Last battle before the truce. 1stLt or Capt Albright, Lt Col Engle |
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Entry: 70942 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
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| BOBB CRAIG wrote on July 18, 2009 CITY AND STATE: FULLERTON ND UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I have just cleaned out an elderly gentleman's house. As I was finishing, I found a small flag, that has "RETURNED FROM HELL" in blue letters on the top. The it has a Korean and 48 star US flag next. Below the flags are 3 men, on a Russian with his hands pushing the next, a Chinese (I believe) with a hand gun in the back of someone holding a rifle with a bayonette attached. They are going from left (Russian) to right (unknown). Doees anyone have any ideas about what this flag was made for? Thanks for your time and help. Keywords: "RETURNED FROM HELL", 11" X 11" white flag |
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Entry: 67144 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
B BTRY 300TH AFA- KOREA APRIL 1951 |
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| HEIDI CLEMMER wrote on September 9, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: I have just scanned in the group picture of the B Btry 300th AFA- Taken in Korea April 1951. If anyone is interested in seeing it please email me. |
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Entry: 64110 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR RICHARD D. KING |
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| CHRIS SEPIC wrote on January 31, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Hello, Looking for Richard D. King or any of his buddies who might remember him. He was wounded on 25 Sep 1951 while assigned to the 300th AFA. I am not sure what battery he was in, but he was later assigned to the 370th Armored Infantry Bn in Munich, Germany in 1954-55, and arrived in Germany after re-enlisting in Dec 1953. Thanks in advance, Chris Keywords: Danny King, Richard Daniel King, 300th AFA Battalion, Munich, Henry Kaserne, 370th Armored Infantry Battalion |
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Entry: 64109 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR RICHARD D. KING |
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| CHRIS SEPIC wrote on January 31, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Hello, Looking for Richard D. King or any of his buddies who might remember him. He was wounded on 25 Sep 1951 while assigned to the 300th AFA. I am not sure what battery he was in, but he was later assigned to the 370th Armored Infantry Bn in Munich, Germany in 1954-55, and arrived in Germany after re-enlisting in Dec 1953. Thanks in advance, Chris Keywords: Danny King, Richard Daniel King, 300th AFA Battalion, Munich, Henry Kaserne, 370th Armored Infantry Battalion |
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Entry: 64108 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR RICHARD D. KING |
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| CHRIS SEPIC wrote on January 31, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Hello, Looking for Richard D. King or any of his buddies who might remember him. He was wounded on 25 Sep 1951 while assigned to the 300th AFA. I am not sure what battery he was in, but he was later assigned to the 370th Armored Infantry Bn in Munich, Germany in 1954-55, and arrived in Germany after re-enlisting in Dec 1953. Thanks in advance, Chris Keywords: Danny King, Richard Daniel King, 300th AFA Battalion, Munich, Henry Kaserne, 370th Armored Infantry Battalion |
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Entry: 55289 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
300TH A.F.A. |
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| THOMAS (TOM) CULBERTSON wrote on January 20, 2006 CITY AND STATE: BOWLING GREEN KY UNIT: 2BG 12CAV (KOREA ' 61-' 62) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I recently aquired a son-in-law and in getting to know him, learned that his father was a replacement(probably served from around May '51- May '52) member of the 300th A.F.A. He is anxious for any information about his dad's service with that unit. If there are any members of the unit out there who remembers "Rafie" Rafalowski Any information would be deeply appreciated. My son-in-law was only 19 when his father passed away and his military service was just one of many things they hadn't talked much about. Thanks for any help. Sincerly, Tom Culbertson C/S Co. Recon. Plt. 2BG 12Cav. Korea '61-'62 Keywords: 300th Armored Field Artillery, Korea |
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Entry: 54632 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
GRANDFATHER SERVICED W/ 300TH AFA BN |
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| GARRETT COTTRELL wrote on December 13, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Hello Everyone; I tried to find out some information about the 300 AFA BN. My Grandfather served in Korea from 20 Feb 51 till 53. Im trying to find out some information about the 300th. Any comments and information would be great. Thanks for your service, Garrett B. Cottrell Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran Keywords: |
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Entry: 54561 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LT. DOUGLAS M. PEACE |
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| WES MEEKER wrote on December 9, 2005 CITY AND STATE: LOVELL WY UNIT: SV. BTRY. 300TH A.F.A BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I would just like to reminisce with Lt. Peace about some of the experiences we had with Fire Direction. I would also like to hear from anyone that knows anything about Lt. Peace. He was the best Ammunition Officer that I was fortunate to serve under during my time in Korea with Service Battery, 300th AFA Bn. Keywords: Looking for Lt. Douglas M. Peace, Ammo Supply Officer, 1951 in Korea. I was his Ammo Sgt. He came up with the idea for our Mascot- Andy Ammo from an Argosy Magazine. Permission granted by the cartoonist. He was highly respected by the men in the ammunition train. |
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Entry: 51479 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
INFORMATION ON JOHN L. MARTIN, RA39569578, ARTILLLERY, UNITED STATES ARMY, BATTERY |
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| ROBERT LEFFLER wrote on June 12, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FORT MILL SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Request additional information from anyone who knew my Uncle, John L. Martin during the time he was in Korea or during WWII and the units he was assigned to and any of their actions. I remember many stories about his up and down the ranks problems (Fondness for doing what he felt was right and not necessarily what was ordered)... and one of his SS Citations which stated Awarded to PFC John L. Martin (then MSG John L Martin)... I am not sure if the above write up is the one or not... Uncle John has passed on and his Military records maintained by the US were burnt... his personal copies have been misplaced... any all help would be appriciated. Robert J. Leffler rjlefflere7@yahoo.com Keywords: JOHN L. MARTIN, RA39569578, Artilllery, United States Army, Battery "A" 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against the enemy near Inje, Korea. On 28 May 51, Battery "A" was moving in close support with a spearhead of Task Force Baker when the colum was subjected to intense and accurate rifle, machine gun, and mortar fire from a numerically superior enemy well intrenched on hills overlooking the road. Thoughtless of his own personal safety, and spurning adaquate cover, Private Martin skillfully manned the machine gun on the half-track personnel carrier he was riding, and succesfully delivered a devastating fire on enemy intrenchments. Without releif from his hazardous post during the enemy attack, he accounted for numerous enemy casualties. His quick, decisive action and his cool determined persistance under fire kept the column moving on its mission and thereby saved many lives. His gallantry on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service. Entered Federal service from California. Notice he was wounded on 28 May in the write up and it is writen in ink on the back of the picture ( wounded twice within a weeks time ). |
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Entry: 47234 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
HI FROM WYOMING! |
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| JAN DESMOND wrote on December 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I was looking through here and just wanted to say hello and thank you to our vets. My husband is a member of the Wy ANG serving in Iraq. His Father was a Captain of the same NG unit and passed away in 1998. Again thank you to all of our vets. I am a member of the FRG in the Ng so, feel free to email Jan Keywords: 2nd/300 FWD 112MP BN I Co. |
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Entry: 45988 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
TRY TO FIND INFO FOR UNCLE |
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| MICHAEL MONTGOMERY wrote on September 25, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Keywords: my uncle was in the 300th afab during the korean war i beleave fro 1951 to 1953 he was wonded badly at the end he was attatched to I corps and X corps and 1st marinemy uncles nae is Cleo Montgomery if any info please email me thanks |
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Entry: 44356 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
300TH NOW IN IRAG |
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| ROB SCHWARTZ wrote on July 9, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: AS of April 04 Half of 2nd300 has been in Iraq after 54 years this is the largest deployment of the unit. I happen to be a proud father of one of th soldiers. They are all fine and seaveing our contry with pride. Thought nsome of you old timers might want to boost there moral with a note from you and maybe an old tale our too. Right now my son's address is ; Cpl Schwartz Otto 3280 112 MP BN/I CO APO AE 09378 All the wyoming boys are together so he would be happy to share any mail. Thank you Rob Keywords: 2nd 300FA/BN |
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Entry: 41353 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
FINDING FRIEND |
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| ROBERT (BOB) WALSH wrote on February 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: FT. WORTH TX UNIT: 300TH AFA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was in B Btry 300th AFA Bn serving on a Forward Observer team. I served with a Lt. Cox who I believe was from New England. I was Recon Sgt. and would like to contact Lt. Cox. If anyone knows where I might contact him I would certanily like to hear from them. The 300th AFA BN reunion will be in Sheridan, Wyoming 10-12 September 2004. Contact me for more information Keywords: Korea, May through Dec. 1952 |
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Entry: 39165 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
HI, MY DAD WAS WITH CHARLEY BATTERY, 987 ARMED BATTALIAN, HE IS SEARCHING FOR A MEDIC, CORP. WHITMOR |
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| LORI GROVES wrote on December 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: GAZIOSMANPASA-ANKARA UNIT: FATHERS, CHARLEY BATTERY 987 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: father looking for friend! I want to help find Corp. Whtmore, medic. Korean war 1951-1952 fathers name, John H. Knaack, Minnesota Keywords: |
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Entry: 37982 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
C BATTERY, JUNE 8 - JULY 20, 1953 |
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| JOSEPH MARZILLI wrote on November 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MARSTONS MILLS MA UNIT: SEE ABOVE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served just 6 weeks (see above) before being evacuated by a chopper to the 46th MASH Hospital with a gunshot to the abdomen. I was very lucky to be operated on by a young surgeon, a Lieut. Smith, thankyou very much, and here it is 50 years later, still in good health. Why me, I wonder, as I read this web site (and www.theforgottenvictory.org) at all the good men the 300th AFA lost in Korea. I was a courier and drove a jeep all over the 5th Battle Group delivering manilla envelopes. The only name I remember is a Lavoie who transferred in the same day as I did, but I have vivid memories that I would share and compare with any of you who were there with me. Keywords: |
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Entry: 36517 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
SEARCHING |
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| ELMER COX wrote on August 26, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CULLMAN AL UNIT: BATTERY C, 3OOTH AFA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am searching for names of former members who served in C Battery, 300th AFA Bn during the dates of January 1952 to September 1952. Keywords: |
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Entry: 34102 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR GRANDFATHERS INFO..... |
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| ROBERT JONES II wrote on May 10, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather was in the 300th. A. F. A. BN., acording to a large patch I have found. It looks like it may have been on the back of a coat, and is very large. At the top, it has the Eighth Army symbol, surrounded by a ribbon that says "JUST RETURNED FROM HELL", with the numbers 1953 and 1954 on the ends of the ribbons. Under the symbol it says "KOREA", then "300th. A. F. A. BN." It has a globe, with a radio tower broadcasting signals, and a ring around the globe in the middle. Around the globe, is the names of several cities in Korea. Below the cities, it says his name, and then has three flags side by side-first is the U.S. flag, then a blue flag with a white radar lookin-thing, with arrows around the radar. The third flag is white, with a pink\grey ying-yang, and what looks like four symbols from lines, one in each corner. If you would like to know his name, please e-mail me with anything you might know about this patch. Thank you! Keywords: was in PO HANG, KIMPO, MASAN, PUSAN, TAE GU, SEOUL, CHUNCHON. (not necisarily that order) |
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Entry: 32803 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
CSM EUGENE W. LEWIS |
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| RICK LEWIS wrote on March 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SILVERTON OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I was surprised to find this entry about the 300th in Korea. Many names are very familiar due to my dad's memories of the outfit. My dad is Eugene W. Lewis, CSM retired. He passed away on March 3rd in Sheridan, Wyoming. My brother and I proudly wore the bolo ties made by a member of the unit that served in Korea and dad wore his to his final resting place. Some of you may not have heard of his passing and that's why I wanted to make this entry. He was very proud of his service and it was good to see some of his friends from the 300th at the funeral. Several years ago, dad helped organize the 50th reunion of the 300th. He also gave me a copy of Bill Day's book which is a cherished gift. My brother and I both served in HQ Btry 49th FA in Sheridan after getting out of the Army in the early 70's. It was good to see they have reorganized under the old 300th. I now live in Silverton, Oregon where I am Chief of Police. An interesting side note - I was born August 29, 1950 -- the morning of the day the unit boarded the troop train for Fort Lewis in preparation for shipping out to Korea. Mom and I moved to the North Fort several months later and remained at Fort Lewis until the unit shipped out. Keywords: |
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Entry: 32642 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
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| JIM DUNTEN wrote on March 9, 2003 CITY AND STATE: HILLSDALE MI UNIT: 300TH FIELD ARTILLERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 30095 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
300 AFAB |
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| ROBERT J. (BOB) GARNER wrote on December 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: DESOTO TX UNIT: 196 FAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Following is from my Web Site taken from my Dairy kept while in Korea - Does anyone know of one of your trucks going off side of a mountain and if the driver was injured? "Sunday June 10 I got in about 7:30 AM from hauling ammo all night. We do quite a bit of hauling at night just like we do during the day when we are firing. We were on one of the mountain passes I was telling you about earlier. A 6X6 hauling ammo for the 300 FAB went over the side of the cliff last night. It was pulling one of the little ammo trailers and it slipped off the road and pulled the truck with it. Quite a drop, I would estimate 2 or 300 feet to the valley below. Don't know if anyone was hurt or not. We had to move on and the MP's were there and they could take care of it. Was not a good thing to witness. " http://users.ticnet.com/rjgarner/guardhistory.htm Keywords: Entry from my dairy |
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Entry: 29572 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT ABRAM GOODWIN |
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| TIM GOODWIN wrote on November 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: C BTRY 2-300 FA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ABOUT ABRAM GOODWIN. HE WENT TO KOREA WITH C-BTRY 300 AFA. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HE IS IN MY FAMILY TREE. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP. TIM Keywords: |
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Entry: 28317 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
CAMP GUERNSEY, WYOMING TRAINING ?? |
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| STEPHEN WALLS wrote on September 17, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CHEYENNE WY UNIT: 300 ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Veterans, Camp Guernsey Training Area: Did you train at Camp Guernsey or Pole Mountain between 1939 and 1959? We need information, history and photos of ranges and training area. Please contact WYARNG Steve Walls by email at steve.walls@wy.ngb.army.mil or telephone (307)772-5285. Keywords: Cowboy Artillery, 300th Armored Field Artillery, Camp Guernsey Training Arera, Pole Mountain, Firing Ranges. |
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Entry: 27684 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
WILLIAM JOHANNIGMAN |
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| JAY JOHANNIGMAN wrote on August 18, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am the son of Bill Johannigman. Dad died over 10 years ago and our family was separated from him for the last 25 years. I am looking for information regarding his service in Korea and have been told that he was activated from Ohio and served with the 300th AFAB. He received the purple heart for having received burns while destroying an ammunition dump during a withdrawal. I remain a member of the USAF Reserves and any information would be most appreciated. Keywords: |
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Entry: 27406 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
1951-1952 |
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| ROYDEN BENFORD JR. wrote on August 5, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ALVIN TX UNIT: C-BATTERY 300TH ARMORED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have a picture of a sign that was posted by Charley Battery that says, "Charley Battery the farthest unit North of the 38th Parallel". I, also, have a printed list of names that I found in my old Army Jacket and I believe some of them are members of the 300th that left Korea the same time I did. Keywords: Hill # 190? /Forward observation, Line Wireman, |
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Entry: 27133 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
CORPORAL WILLIAM GORMAN, 300TH AFA BATTERY C |
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| ALEX VAN DYNE wrote on July 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I recently discovered this site and asked my computer/internet-challenged father for some details regarding his service in Korea. He did basic at Ford Ord then shipped out to Korea. His period in Korea was Feb. 51 to Feb. 52. He recalls that Battery C had its moments in combat but that Battery A was the one that caught some real hell (perhaps the Battle of Inje?) He also recalls that a large number of vets from the 300th were National Guard kids from a small town or towns in Wyoming (Thermopolis?) and that many were not trained properly and were thrown into combat prematurely, suffering unnecessary losses. Also, the Wyoming "gang" had an attitude about any one of their own getting promoted over each other since that would lead to gossip and rivalry back home in Wyo. Thus when my dad, who was a Canadian fighting in Korea to get his U.S. citizenship, got promoted, the Wyoming guys could care less. My dad also recalls talking to a soldier named Day (Bill Day?) who claimed to be related to Doris Day. My dad replied that Doris Day's real name was Kappelhoff, thus scotching the man's claim. Also, he told me before I even found this website, about a man named Zeke Alton. My dad was on hand at the time of Alton's death, apparently caused by Alton's dog (a pet being against regulations but Alton was given a break since he was a long time vet who had survived the Bataan Death March). The dog struck one of our own trip-grenades that had not been cleared out by the ROK after that particular sector had been re-taken, the grenade not injuring the dog but sending a small chunk of shrapnel into Alton's chest, killing him almost instantly. My father has been partially deaf in his left ear ever since Korea due to his position firing countless rounds. Rather than graduate to sergeant, my father found more interest serving as a Fire Direction Officer where he spent the last part of his service in Korea. He has a wealth of stories, an outstanding memory considering the time gone by, and only has a problem remembering the names of a lot of fellow vets, though he remembers in particular Arie Slagboom and Jack Vanoy. > Keywords: Corporal William Gorman AKA O'Gorman, Battery C, RA, Fire Direction |
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Entry: 25839 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED IN 300TH AFA IN KOREA IN 1953. |
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| ED ATTANASIO wrote on May 28, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 24869 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
REUNION |
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| RALPH (DICK) RENCH wrote on April 21, 2002 CITY AND STATE: NEW BUFFALO MI UNIT: 300THAFA SVC.BTY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 23026 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
RESPONDING |
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| GEORGE H. JACOBS wrote on February 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CINCINNATI OH UNIT: 300TH AFA BN. KOREA, THROUGH 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to contact Tom Hruza as I understand he is in charge of one of the 300ths associations Address: Nebraska Keywords: "Brute" Wyoming Line Presidential Unit Citation - Kumsong |
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Entry: 22884 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR BUDDIES/REUNION |
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| IRVIN MATTIVI wrote on February 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: RALEIGH NC UNIT: BATTERY 'B' 300 AFA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: When I joined Batty. "B" in late Feb. 1952 we were near "Heartbreak Ridge". "A"and "C" Batteries supported the 2nd Inf. Div. while we supported the U.S.Marines on Hill 1220. We were part of "X" Corp at that time. I was only with the unit a few weeks until we moved over to the Kongol/Kumsong area along the Kumsong River. We then became part of the 5th Artillery Group in the "IX" Corp . We supported the 40th Inf. Div., at first but eventually several ROK divisions, and the 7th Inf. Div. (31 and 32 Regiments.) I replaced Sgt. Pearson as Communications Chief.He was Canadian but joined the US Army in Montana. Melvin "Mort" Angell, (RI)Iwas my replacement.I entered Korea 02/18/52 and left 02/17/53. ***300TH AFA BN REUNION WILL BE HELD SEPT.6TH,7TH, AND 8TH IN CHEYENNE,WY.*** For further information CONTACT: The 300th Armored Field Artillery Bn.Assoc. Mr. Dick Thune, Commander 10802 Sunset Bay Lane Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Phone: 218-543-4672 Mr. Bob Halliwell, Adjutant General 300th AFA Association 6069 Halliwell-Lyda Road Bryan, Texas 77808 Phone: 409-589-3164 Mr. Keywords: Kumsong, Kongol, OP 19, Henry Becker,Inwood,NY, Ted Jozwik, Niagra Falls,N.Y,Larry Shiffrin,Long Island,NY, Rodney Martin,Waterbury,Conn.,Luther "Songbird" Birdsong,Pollaski,TN, Fred Eggli,Flint, MI,Stanley Mariner, Lt. Joseph Nally,Calif., Lt.Guerin,Calif., M/Sgt. Hardin, First/Sgt.Dennis, SFC. Bryce Fisher(Mess Sgt.),and Cpl.Jack Frank-houser,both of Calif., Glendell L.Taggert, Indian-ola,IA. |
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Entry: 22585 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
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| HANK (DANNY) DANIELS wrote on January 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PALMETTO FL UNIT: BATTERY C 300TH AFA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from any of the guys I served with , I was ther last few days of 51 to late spring of 52. Keywords: called danny (amoung other things) my driver was Mathews and replacement was Charley Revelle from Mo. |
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Entry: 20713 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
FINDING FRIENDS, WILLIAM A. DAVIDSON |
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| DEBRA PHEGLEY (DAVISON) wrote on November 17, 2001 CITY AND STATE: DAMASCUS OR UNIT: 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY - SELF PROPELLED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad just had open heart surgery, October 2001, at the Seattle VA Hospital. He is recovering nicely in Homedale, Idaho. Thank you and God Bless You VA Hospitals. Keywords: My Dad, William A. Davison, is a Veteran of the Korean War. He asked me to look for an old friend, Elmer Lish - Wyoming National Guard Volunteers - Service 1952. |
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Entry: 19779 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
ROBERT LEE LINK A BATT |
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| MICHEAL LINK wrote on October 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: BUFFALO WY UNIT: 300TH A.F.A. BN. C .BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Bob Link was my dad and would like information on other service men enlisted at the same time who would have known him. Keywords: Robert Lee Link 1950 enlisted, possibly a 2 year stay. 300th A.F.A. BN. C.Battery |
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Entry: 19561 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
WAS THE 300TH AFABN EVER A PART OF 5TH FIELD ARTILLERY GROUP, WHICH WAS IN THE KUMSONG AREA? |
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| JAMES F. MCHENRY wrote on September 23, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 17226 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
GORDON 'ZEKE' H. ALTON, SGT. |
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| STEVEN HOBBS wrote on June 10, 2001 CITY AND STATE: KANEOHE HI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Gorden Elton "Zeke" was born to Emma Ward. At an early age joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, at 16-17 he ran away and joined the US Army. As he was underage, he used the last name of "Alton." He was a member of one of the last US Army Calvary units; B-Troop, 4th Cavalry(Ft. Meade, South Dakota). Prior to WW II, he was sent to the Philippines. He was stationed on Ft. Drum in Manila Bay. He was captured on Carrigador. He was wounded in the abdomen by US aircraft fire while a prisoner at Bilibig prison. He was operated on without anesthesia, a Father Duffy was a great fiend during this time. Eventually he was sent via ship to Japan, where he worked in a Japanese Copper mine. He hid an US flag (reportedly in "the crack of his ass." This flag was ultimately given to Bruce Hobbs, in the 1980's) After liberation, he was a patient at several VA hospitals. Family lore is full of his disappearing from the hospital, only to appear home in mid-winter, dressed in pajamas. He would always go back. At the outbreak of the Korean War, he volunteered for combat. He was a Sgt. and attached to 300 ART BN, 2 Inf Div. He was killed in Korea 9/9/1951. Reportedly his dog was wounded (? by a land-mine), he went to get the dog and was killed in a secondary explosion. He is buried in Deer River, Minnesota. I would love to contact anyone who may have known him or of him. I am writing an article about this very interesting man (my uncle) Keywords: |
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| JOHN KEEPER (KEPPER) wrote on May 30, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: H-S BATTERY, 300TH AFA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am not good at remembering names, but I remember my first unit assigned to after basic training. I was 18 at the time and looked 14. The only name I remember is Jed Fink, who was my mentor and looked after my training.If he is not dead by now he would be in his late 80's. He used to bait me a lot and one of his saying's was "bite me in the ass"!!.I retired from the Army in 1971. I now live in Balmorhea, Texas and would appreciate any knowledge of what happened to Jed Fink.,Thanks, John Keywords: Joined 300th AFA in May 51 and left April 52 Welder with tank recovery crew. I was one of the few RA's at the time. |
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Entry: 14973 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
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| LOREN THOMSON wrote on February 14, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CASTLE ROCK CO UNIT: C BATTERY 2ND/300TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: C BATTERY 2ND/300TH FA BN Keywords: |
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Entry: 14526 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
LOOKING FOR FATHER |
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| ED WILLIAMS wrote on January 23, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PANAMA CITY FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have been looking for my father for years. I was given letters in 1997 sent from him in 1952-53. These were kept from me by my mother all these years. My father begged for me to write him. The only info I have is the return address on the letters. As follows: WOJG Edward L. Williams W-2150551 SV. Btry 300th AFA BN APO 301 c/o pm. S.F. I think he would have retired in Calif. since thats where he was born and had a sister and brother there. If anyone has any info please contact me. Thanks in advance Ed Williams Keywords: Edward L. Williams sv 300th AFA BN could have served in 9th corp or I corp 1952-53 |
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Entry: 14490 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
A BATTERY 51-52 |
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| ELSON R. PEAVY wrote on January 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: YOUNGTOWN FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: T he 300fab armored i do not know which battery but i think it was th e Abattery was attached to the HQ company of the 196fab from 1951 to 1952 that was when Icame home it was east of the punchbowl at Kajon-ni with the 8Rok and the 2 Marine .elon R Peavy area code 8507221588 Keywords: |
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Entry: 13598 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
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| LEROY V. SEDGWICK wrote on December 12, 2000 CITY AND STATE: MOUNT ENTERPRISE TX UNIT: SERVICE BATTERY, 300 AFA BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Found your site through material from our publication: Cowboy Cannoneers. Like what you are doing. We deserve the recognition that we have never had. Keywords: 300 AFA Battalion - 1951-51 |
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Entry: 7087 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
BATTERY A 300TH AFA ASSOCIATION REUNION |
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| WILLIAM (BILL) WHITT wrote on February 21, 2000 CITY AND STATE: THERMOPOLIS WY UNIT: BATTERY A, 300TH AFA BM, SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Join us at our 50th Anniversary Reunion to be held 12, 13 and 14 July 2000 at Thermopolis, Wyoming. Call or email me for details Keywords: To all men who served with Battery A, 300th AFA Bn in Korea from Jan 51 thru Jul 53. |
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Entry: 6632 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
1951 300TH AFA BN |
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| LEO GONION wrote on February 2, 2000 CITY AND STATE: POWELL WY UNIT: 300TH AFA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 300TH AFA BN Keywords: 1951 300th AFA BN |
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Entry: 5383 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
FIRE MISSIONS AND CHERRY BLOSSOMS |
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| FRANK T. MANNING wrote on December 1, 1999 CITY AND STATE: THERMOPOLIS WY UNIT: BATTERY A, 300TH AFA BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Like Bill Day, I have also written a book about the 300th, but mine is primarily about Battery A, the National Guard unit from Thermopolis, Wyoming. It is called FIRE MISSIONS AND CHERRY BLOSSOMS. It covers the time when the unit was first activated in 1950 through the first year in Korea. Many a boy grew to be a man during that time. I'm proud to have been a member of one of the most decorated artillery units in Korea. Keywords: |
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Entry: 4462 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
SEEKING FOR UNIT ASSOCIATION - BILL WHITT |
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| WILLIAM (BILL) WHITT wrote on November 7, 1999 CITY AND STATE: THERMOPOLIS WY UNIT: BATTERY A, 300TH AFA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY Comments: I am looking for men who served with Battery A, 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion during the period February 1951 thru July 1953 and are not presently members of the Battery A Association. Keywords: Battle of the Soyang; Inje (May 1951) |
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Entry: 4461 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
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| WILLIAM (BILL) WHITT wrote on November 7, 1999 CITY AND STATE: THERMOPOLIS WY UNIT: BATTERY A, 300TH AFA BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: Your website is great. Didn't know about it until today when a friend called me from Colorado. I am the chairman of the "Battery A, 300th Armored Field Artillery Association", which is open to anyone who served in the untit from August 1950 until June 1953. At the present time we have a membership roster of 104 men. We would be very appreciative if any former member of our unit, visiting your website, and who has no knowledge of our association, would contat me either by e-mail or at my mailing address. Keep up the good work. It's possible our association will be able to send you a donation. Keywords: |
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Entry: 2454 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM SELF PROPELLED) |
THE RUNNING WOUNDED |
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| WILLIAM W. DAY wrote on February 7, 1999 CITY AND STATE: RIVERTON WY UNIT: 300TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: The 300th AFA served in the X Corps sector primarily with the 2nd ID, 1st Marines, 7th ID. and the 5,6,7,8 ROKA ID and the Korean Marines. I have written a book "The Running Wounded" about my experiences from 1951-52. I am now completing a history of the 300th Armored Field Artillery Bn. which earned 7 campaign ribbons, 2 US PUC's, 2 US Meritorious Unit Citations, 2 ROK PUC's. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows of this unit. Keywords: |
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