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48th Field Artillery Headquarters Headquarters Battery




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Entry: 76314
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
PICTURES OR INFO RON DAVEY
DUSTIN DAVEY wrote on October 2, 2010


CITY AND STATE: STAFFORD VA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Served as a liason/translator of sorts between coalition forces during the fighting of Pork Chop Hill. He was a FO and worked with Listening/Observation Posts

Keywords: Ron Davey, Pork Chop Hill. FO.

 
Entry: 72290
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LOOKING FOR OTHER FO'S IN THE 48TH
RONALD K. (RON) FREEDMAN wrote on November 11, 2009


CITY AND STATE: PUNTA GORDA FL

UNIT: C BTRY 48TH FA BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: Trying to locate Bill Keith, Willie Dixon, Gough Thompson and Dave Hudnut, and Jim Holt and Don Trainor

Keywords: Porkchop Hill July 1953

 
Entry: 70955
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LOOKING FOR INFO FOR MY FATHER TOM FUTCH
SCARLETT FUTCH wrote on July 19, 2009


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Hello, my name is Scarlett Futch. I am currently making a scrapbook for my fathers 80th birthday and would love to get any pictures from his time in Korea, I have a few, but would love to hear from anyone who might have known him, not sure if you knew him, his name is Clyde Futch Jr, known as Tom, he was from Burgaw NC, and was in your battalion.
Any help or knowledge would be helpful, but most importantly, thank you for fighting for out country and allowing me to have the freedom I have today!
Scarlett Futch


Keywords:

 
Entry: 68579
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
SEARCHING FOR
JAMES SURDO SR. wrote on January 7, 2009


CITY AND STATE: UNCASVILLE CT

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: In Search of these 2 Guy's, Any Help appreciated, Thankyou..!!

Keywords: Davey Tolbert,Donald Wustrack(Spelling?)

 
Entry: 65012
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LT CONFORTI
MICHAEL CONFORTI wrote on March 31, 2008


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 48TH FA

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my grandfather. He died in 2000 and he shared very little about his war experience.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 60632
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
BONE F O
FRED FORY SR. wrote on April 11, 2007


CITY AND STATE: PRINCETON LA

UNIT: 48TH FA BN C BTRY AND HQ BTRY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: i have some photos i will submit ,i dont remember a lot of names.i think the bn co was lt col locksley.

Keywords: listening post ,castle rock,temp fo

 
Entry: 57828
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
HQ BA 48TH F A BN.
WILLIAM WOODS wrote on June 26, 2006


CITY AND STATE: WASH DC

UNIT: HQ BA 48TH F A BN. COMMO..

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: from mar 51 to mar 52. communication platoon.

Keywords: woody

 
Entry: 57435
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
HQ.BATTERY 48TH FA BAT.
ARNIE YARCHEVER wrote on May 30, 2006


CITY AND STATE: SUN CITY CA

UNIT: HQ. BATERY 48TH FIELD ARTILLERY 7TH INF. DIV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO TALK WITH ANYONE HO SERVED IN SAME CAPICITY FOR ANY OF THE OTHER 32ND RCT BATALIONS

Keywords: SERVED AS LIASON DRIVER and RADIO OPERATOR FOR 3RD BATTALION 32ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM 1950-51

 
Entry: 55391
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
JAMES A MURRAY DECEASED
CAROL RODDY wrote on January 25, 2006


CITY AND STATE: COLUMBUS OH

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father died recently. This is the obituary we published:

MSgt. James A. Sarge Murray USA (ret.) passed away December 22nd at his home in Worthington (Ohio) after a long struggle with cancer. Born May 5, 1919 in Detroit Michigan, he attended Saint Anthony School and public schools before entering the work force at age 15. During the 1930s he was employed in various jobs including work as a bowling pin spotter, in a brewery and at the Chrysler Corporation. During the Depression he participated in the CCC. He joined the Michigan National Guard along with neighborhood friends and fellow softball players in 1938. Their unit, the 182nd Field Artillery Battalion, was called into Federal service in April 1941. Jim married Bernadette (Barney) Bruley March 11, 1944. He departed for Europe on RMS Queen Mary in April of that year. Landing in France at Omaha Beach on June 7, 1944 the 182nd FAB fought through France and Germany with the US Third and Seventh Armies. This included campaigns in Normandy, Alsace, the Rhineland and Germany. Jim was present at the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp. Sarge served directing artillery fire as a forward observer during the winter and spring 1945 and as an observer in Piper L-4 Grasshopper aircraft. Following the war he returned to civilian life in Detroit. However, he remained active in the National Guard. In 1948, he reentered active duty with the Army. He was ordered to Japan in June 1950 as a member of the 48th Field Artillery Battalion (32nd Infantry Regiment) which participated in the Inchon landing in September 1950. Seeing heavy action for the next nine months, they received the Naval Presidential Unit Citation during the liberation of the Korean capitol, Seoul. During fighting in Northeast Korea, the battalion endured severe winter weather conditions in mountainous terrain with heavy snow and temperatures dropping to 50 degrees below zero. Jim was very proud to be a member of the Chosin Few veterans organization. This membership was earned during the fighting withdrawal from the Chosin Reservoir in November of 1950 of the 1st Marine Division. Next the 48th FAB covered the evacuation of X Corps and hundreds of thousands of Korean civilians from the port of Hungnam. He was awarded the Soldiers Medal for bravery after the single-handed rescue of four soldiers from a fire on Christmas Day, 1950. Following service in Korea he served in various postings including the army of occupation in Germany 1952-54. He was assigned as an instructor of ROTC at the Ohio State University. During the early sixties he returned to Korea as a military advisory. He retired from the army at Fort Sill Oklahoma after twenty three years service in November, 1963. Jim then spent almost 20 year with the US Postal Service, and retired in 1982. In retirement, he continued to work, first at the Advest brokerage firm on Broad Street, and finally with Annehurst Veterinary Hospital up until October, 2005. His wife, Barney, preceded him in death in 1998. He is survived by his children, Carol and Gregory Roddy, and Tom and Tonya Murray; his grandchildren, Jennifer and Marc Spector, Rachel Roddy, Joel Roddy, Sarah Murray and Gretchen Murray; and his great-grandson, Jacob Spector. He was a member of several veterans and community organizations, including the Chosin Few, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Moose and the FOE. Visiting hours at Novak Funeral Home, 4476 N. High Street, Columbus, will be on Monday, December 27 from 4-7. The funeral will take place at Immaculate Conception Church, 414 EN Broadway on Tuesday, December 27 at 10 AM with burial at the veterans cemetery in Dayton. Friends who wish to make a memorial donation are urged to donate to Saint Judes Childrens Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105) which Sarge supported for many years, or to the Annehurst Veterinary Hospital Animal Welfare Fund (25 Collegeview Rd, Westerville, OH 43081).


Keywords: 48 FA Oro-Ri, Hungnam, Pusan 1950-51

 
Entry: 55307
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
JUST SIGNING IN
DONALD E. ALEXANDER wrote on January 21, 2006


CITY AND STATE: WEST CHESTER PA

UNIT: 48TH FA BN KOREAN WAR

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: I keep in contact with five WWII veterans who served with me in the 79th during WWII. Four years ago there were 12 of us. Now only five remain and I'm the youngest of the group. War is a different experience. Thank God I was spared. I lost many great friends during WWII.

Keywords: Landed D-Day plus 4 in Normandy with the 79th Inf Div. 311th FA Bn. during WWII. 5 battle stars plus other ribbons including Bronze Star. Served as Recon Officer w/C Btry. Left WWII as an Army Capt.

Joined Reserves. Recalled to active duty in Korea. Served with the 48th FA Bn Div.Artillery in Korea in 1952 and part of 1953. Reserve Officer assigned to the 32nd Inf Regiment as Regmental Field Artillery Liason Officer. Later returned to the the 48th FA as Bn S-2. Got out of service in early 1953 when rotated home. Left Service. I'm retired from the working world. I'm 86 years old and still breathing. Was awarded another Bronze Star during the Korean War.


 
Entry: 46098
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
INFORMATION PLEASE
CARL GUMPERT JR. wrote on September 30, 2004


CITY AND STATE: LAFAYETTE LA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Looking for information and/or photos of my Father-in-Law Tom Bigelow. Tom served as a F.O. with HQ Btry 48th Field Artillery during the battle of Pork Chop Hill 1953. I am trying to gather information for my wife's family history. Any information or stories would be appreciated.

Carl


Keywords: Tom Bigelow, Pork Chop Hill, 48th Field Artillery

 
Entry: 44334
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
CHECKING IN
JOSEPH S. (STAN) KIMMITT wrote on July 7, 2004


CITY AND STATE: MCLEAN VA

UNIT: 48TH FA BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Just found this site. Good to read, and reminisce

Keywords: Bone 6: Triangle; Baldy; Pork Chop; The Nori's; Arsenal; and others

 
Entry: 42684
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
HQ BATT.
JAMES CLOUD wrote on April 28, 2004


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 48TH FIELD ARTY. 7TH INF DIV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Anyone remember who the Batt.commander was of the
48th Field Arty in 1950 and 1951. His name has slipped my mind.All I remember is he was the best
officer I had served under.


Keywords: Names I remember: Capt. Harding Wash. state,
Master Sgt.Meacham,Sgt.Bond,Bollmeier,Wood,
also remember LT.Brown, who was killed in action
early 1951.


 
Entry: 42682
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
HQO BAT
JAMES CLOUD wrote on April 28, 2004


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 41483
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
BONE PERSONNEL
RICHARD (DICK) BAER wrote on March 3, 2004


CITY AND STATE: OMAHA NE

UNIT: HQ - HQ 48TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: In Korea Nov 52 to Sep 53.

Keywords: Bone Personnel, Chun Chon, Kumwha, Chorwon, Capt Jennings, Ken Sleight.

 
Entry: 40890
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
CHARLES W. KLINE
LAURA COTE wrote on February 14, 2004


CITY AND STATE: EVANSTON WY

UNIT: 48TH FIELD ARTILLAERY BATTALION

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Charles was my uncle, killed in action Sept.30,1950. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him then.
winchester@vcn.com or bcoondog1@netscape.net
Thank you


Keywords: Korea,charles kline,killed in action, buddy,buddies

 
Entry: 37879
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LEISHA TRESNICKY wrote on October 29, 2003


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 37574
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
FELICIA A. CARRUTHERS wrote on October 14, 2003


CITY AND STATE: HENDERSON NV

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 35950
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
WAYNE FISHER - 7TH ID, 48TH FA, 1952-1953
LEISHA TRESNICKY wrote on July 30, 2003


CITY AND STATE: JOHNSTOWN PA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: 7th ID, 48th FA, Dec. 52- Jan. 53 in Korea, I am trying to reunite my grandfather Wayne E. Fisher with some old buddies. If anyone served with him please contact me.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 35914
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES OF MY FATHER DURING THE KOREAN WAR
KI-YOUNG SUNG wrote on July 29, 2003


CITY AND STATE: ULSAN

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: The picture attached includes lots of information.
It was taken at Ackol,Kangwon Province (near Cheolwon Triangle Zone ?)on July 26, 1953 in commemoration of Armistice being in force as of the day. The shell held by my father is the last round shell shoot to the North before the Armistice. At the time, he was sergent, 21 years old. The collegues with him in the picture are Sam, Louis, Jaison and Lt. Brown (Remembered so from left). He understands that they are 2 or 3 years older than he.

He has been in an wish to hear about them. The day before yesterday was 50th anniversary of the Armistice. That special day, he was fallen in the memory of the old collogues and requested me to help hear about them.

I would be much obliged if I could hear any news about them from anyone.

My father retired teacher is in health. He may manage to communicate in English (though he has not used English for a long time). I am writing at least because my English is much better than his. Thank you.

PS. Sorry I can not attach the picture. I will send it by e-mail if anybody wish to see the picture


Keywords: My father name is Chul-Kyoung Sung, 71years old who served in 48th field Arti. Bat during Korean War Korean.

 
Entry: 26727
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LOOKING FOR HISTORY 1950 THRU 1951
JOSEPH (JOE) CAPPELLA wrote on July 4, 2002


CITY AND STATE: DELRAY BEACH FL

UNIT: SERVICE BATTERY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was recalled to active duty in 1950 after serving in the army of occupation in Germany 1946 to 1949. Left Sasebo Japan on a Japanese ship. Was first assigned to the Third Div. but this was the time of the withdrawl from Hamhung North Korea. Was re-assigned to the 7th. Div. on ship and landed in Pusan. The 32 RCT and 48th FA was very active and on the move almost constantly. Remember Chunchon,Chip Yong Nee, Hwatcheon Reservoir. Spelling may not be accurate. Most of the time we didn't know were we were and often time were on Tdy to other units and Divisions. Would like to know if there is a history available. Specifically of the 48th. FA Battalion

Keywords: Looking for history 1950 thru 1951.

 
Entry: 25771
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LOOKING FOR 48TH FIELD ARTILLERY BUDDIES
JIMMIE DALE HUBBARD wrote on May 26, 2002


CITY AND STATE: BISMARCK AR

UNIT: 48TH FIELD ARTILLERY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Soule, Korea 1948-1950

Keywords:

 
Entry: 24859
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
TO MY OLD BUDDIES
KEN SLEIGHT wrote on April 21, 2002


CITY AND STATE: MOAB UT

UNIT: 48TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN, 7TH INF DIV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I'm glad to once again be in contact with a number of my old buddies, especially of Bone Personnel of the 48th FA Bn, 7th Inf Div. (1952-1953)

My good friend, Dick Baer of Omaha, Nebraska, has regularly kept me informed as to the goings on. We both attended the reactivation ceremonies of the 7th Inf Div at Fort Carson a few years back.

It is gratifying to learn of the well-being of Col. Joseph (Stan) Kimmitt. He was a fine officer. Though he held up my sergeant stripes for a while, I had (have) tremendous respect for him.

If ever there's a reunion scheduled, I'd like to be notified. Sure want to remain in contact and to locate as many old buddies as I can.

My best to all.

Ken Sleight, P.O. Box 1270, Moab, Utah 84532




Keywords:

 
Entry: 16494
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
GREETINGS TO THE 48TH
MARK KIMMITT wrote on May 12, 2001


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Ran across this web site, and saw my father's name mentioned in a couple of keywords. LTC "Stan" Kimmitt is still alive, and active as ever. Continued in the military, commanded the 8th Infantry Division in Germany, 62-64. Retired as a Colonel from the Army in '66, went on to work in the US Senate for 15 years, then on the APACHE (Attack Helicopter) program. 3 sons went into the military, all Field Artillery. If you are interested in passing a note to my father, please send me a note at the e-mail listed and I'll pass it on. He'd enjoy hearing form his old comrades. He still maintains a strong affiliation with the battery he commanded in WWII.

My deepest respect to the veterans of the "Forgotten War".

Colonel Mark T. Kimmitt


Keywords:

 
Entry: 16179
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LOOKING FOR JAMES H. DIXSON
FLOYD BELTON wrote on April 29, 2001


CITY AND STATE: DAVENPORT IA

UNIT: 48TH FEILD ARTY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: porkchop hill

Keywords:

 
Entry: 14071
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
THEODORE (TED) MAUPIN wrote on January 4, 2001


CITY AND STATE: BREVARD NC

UNIT: 7TH DIV, 48 FIELD C BATTERY - HQ BATTERY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Arrived Jan 52, left Jan 53. Was FO out of "C" battery assigned to "I" company of 32nd inf and then to Bn Hg as Survey Officer and Liaison Officer.
Battalion Commander was Col Curtin, Would love to hear from anyone who might remember those days.


Keywords: Lt Spears, Capt Stern?, Sgt Connige, Cpl Redipenning, Lt Moffett

 
Entry: 12337
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
R.J. RILEY IS LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
DOLORES LILIENTHAL wrote on October 14, 2000


CITY AND STATE: TRACY CA

UNIT: 48TH FIELD ARTILLERY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Looking for old friends and so long ago distant faces.

Keywords: RICK- INCHON, ICHON, SPEAR HEAD LANDING, CHOSINRESERVOIR AND MANCHURIAN BORDER. Dates:SEPTEMBER 24,1950 to SEPTEMBER 24,1952.MY # is RA183472330.

 
Entry: 9845
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
ANYONE HQ AND HQ 1952-53
ADAM DARM (DARMO) wrote on June 27, 2000


CITY AND STATE: ORANGE PARK FL

UNIT: 7TH INF. DIV. 48 TH FA BN. HQ -HQ BTRY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Just wanted to know if anyone was around and in Florida. Wanted to find Lt. Gin, Salt Lake City, years ago; too many Gins in the tele. book.

Keywords: "Darmo", other members of unit: Col. Kimmitt, Lts. Jones, Gin, Miller. Sgt. Blanchard, Haemker, Vold, Hernandez.

 
Entry: 8587
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
WANT TO SAY HELLO
JOSEPH COLOMONICO wrote on May 10, 2000


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 48 FIELD ARTILLERY HQ -HQ BT. 7 INF.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments: Hi
I was in the 48th Field Art. HQ Bt. from Jan. 55 to Sept.55, would like to hear from anyone there at same time. Joe Colomonico


Keywords:

 
Entry: 5211
48TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQ HQ BATTERY
GREETINGS
ARNOLD M. ZEAGLER wrote on November 22, 1999


CITY AND STATE: ALAMOGORDO NM

UNIT: HQBTY,48THFABN, 7TH INF DIV

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Arrived July 52, left Aug 53. Was cannoneer a couple of weeks prior to assignment with Hq Bty.
originally from Louisiana.

Greetings and salutations to all from the unit,and hope all have had good lives!

Zeke


Keywords: Intelligence Sgt,nickname Zeke (or Zig).Some names I remember(many more faces): Hoffa, Goldebloom, Vold, Moynahan, Hoffa, Messick, Compana, McPhail,Campanella,Clements,Slutsky, Blanchard,Col.Kimmitt,Hoemker,Lt.Henley,etc,etc.

 

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