555th B Battery 1951 to 1952

Comments: My Dad, Duane Baker, served in the 555th B Battery from Fall 1951 to Summer 1952.

He was headin to the front line with the infantry when he was pulled by role call from his truck and sent into B Battery of the 555th.

He called his unit a "bastard unit" as they served may different units of the US, ROK, Turks and Ethiopians.

Weeks after he left the Battery was overrun and "bugged out". He was a Sgt 1st Class when he left.

Richard Baker

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555 Field Artillery/5th RCT

Comments: I am putting this entry in for my father who does not have access to internet services and is not very computer savvy. He will be 81 in one month, March 13th. He served with the 555 Field Artillery unit of the 5th RCT, Korea, 1952-53.He remembers the night the Chinese overran the ROK's in front of their unit and had to "bug out" fast. He left everything behind but his helmet and rifle. They threw thermite charges down the barrels of their guns to make them unusable for the Chinese. I believe this was along the parallel in either 1952 or early 53. Not sure.

Thanks, Rob Mitchell

Keywords: Many in the unit will remember the "Punch Bowl". Outposts Tom, Dick , and Harry. Position overrun by Chinese in a "bug out" situation.

Hall, William Calvin "Billy/Bill" Camilla, Georgia

Comments: I am looking for information about my brother, Lieutenant William Calvin "Billy or Bill" Hall, Citadel graduate 1949, home town of Camilla, Georgia. He went to Korea in August 1950. He was a member of the 555th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was reported Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at CS508932, "Death Valley" in South Korea on April 25, 1951. We have reason to believe he was possibly captured on April 25th and died thereafter. Interested in hearing from anyone who knew him. ANY information would be greatly appreciated. Have pictures from Korea that include: Earl J. Davis, Bob Ritchie (USMA '49),Capt. Henry Emerson (USMA) '47 Commander Frank Athanason.

Keywords: First Lieutenant William Calvin "Billy" "Bill" Hall, 555th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team, Killed in Action, CS508932, "Death Valley" South Korea, April 25, 1951, Earl J. Davis, Bob Ritchie (USMA '49),Capt. Henry Emerson (USMA) '47 Commander Frank Athanason, CO, "A" Cmopany, 5th Inf. Regt). 555th Filed Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, Kaech-on, 63rd Field Artillery Battalion, Taejon

"555th Field Artillery Bn (105MM)"

Comments: Hello! To all my friends and buddies of the "Triple Nickel 555th Field Artillery" who served in Korea from 1952 to 1953. I worked in the PX 555th Field Artillery Battalion Headquarters and met a lot of terrific guys while there. I'm proud to have served in the "Triple Nickel" and with you all. I've been trying to locate an old buddy who I served with, he was with the First Calvary but assigned to the "Triple Nickel" 555th Field Artillery Headquarters his name is Sgt. Richard Gilliam from Raleigh or Durham, North Carolina. I sure would like to hear that he and the other guys got home safe.

Keywords: Triple Nickel Headquarters,PX,

About Father

Comments: My father served in Korea with the 555 field artillery unit, otherwise known as the triple nickle. He talked very little about his expierences in Korea. Does anyone know or remember Robert Hoelting from St. Louis Mo.?

Keywords: 555 Field Artillery Unit, Triple Nickle

555th FAB, FO's

Comments: My father was in the 555th as a forward observer in Korea. He was awarded two bronze service stars for his actions when the ROKS deserted. He barely got out of there with his life. His name was Robert L. Adkins. He spent 2 years in the U.S. Army. He was honorably disharged with the rank of corporal. He passed away in June 1993. He was given full military honors and a 21 gun salute at his burial. He sure didn't like talking too much about his experiences in Korea but he thought and spoke highly of the men he served with, officers and enlisted men alike. Do any of you honorable Korean war vets remember him?

Keywords: 555th FAB, FO's, 105mm Howitzers

Leo Tyborsky

Comments: My father is looking for Leo Tyborsky they served in Korea together. My Father (Forrest Stairs) was pulled out of Korea a week before there base was raided. I would like to get any information on Mr. Tyborsky as my father would like to know.

Keywords: 555 Feild artillery battalion

Info on older brother

Comments: Looking for info from anyone who might have served with my brother sfc kenneth LaBrack in korea during the Korean War, He was attached to the 5th RCT, 555th artillery battalion, I believe, He was adwarded to silver star, and bronze star several times, but up until his death in May of 2005 he would say very little about his tours during the Korean War. Any info that any person might have who might of served with him would be kindly welcomed and could be forwarded to my email address (guirl@cox.net) Again Thank You hoping to hear from someone. His brother Guy,,,,,,

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William Louck

Comments: I am looking for anybody who knew a friend of mine by the name of William Louck. He served with the 555 5th RCT in Korea I am not sure of the exact dates but I do know he went thru Taegu quite a bit. Or if anybody knows Glenn Green could you please pass along his whereabouts, this is the only person my friend could remember.

Keywords: Taegu,555,5th rct,Glenn Green.

Cannoneer in the Korean war from January 1950 to 1951

Comments: I am the daughter of John Rentz, who fought in the Korean war from January 1950 to 1951. My father was a cannoneer. He also fought in WWII in 1947. My father sat the site on the gun and fired when ordered. His gun was hit and my father was hit by shrapnel that destoryed the right side of his skull. He was taken to a hospital in Pusson where he had to have a steel plate put in his head. My father has been trying to get his pension for years now. Our wonderful VA claims his medical record burnt and there is no proof that he has the steel plate. He has been getting the run around for years now. We are in the process of trying again. My father is 86 years old and is in fair health, he deserves his money.

Can anyone help us or give us some suggestion on what to do.

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Looking for buddies that served with my Dad Dewey Goins

Comments: I would like to find someone that knew my Dad. There were two good friends that would come to our house to go hunting in the fall, I remember them when I was small. One was Nick and Irene from St. Louis, the other one was from the Kansas City, I can't remember there names. My father is no longer alive, but my mother would like to hear from someone. My Dad was from Moberly Missouri.

Keywords: 555 Artillary Battalion , years of 1946-1949

Update

Comments: I would like to know the location of A Battery during the period Aug-Dec. 1952. I was on Able OP. Also the A Battery roster during that period.

Keywords: Attached to 5th RCT

Missing Information

Comments: wAITING FOR iNFO ON GEORGE E. LASTER 555TH

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LOOKING FOR 555TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTERY B FROM AUG.1951 TO 1952.

Comments: I am looking for members of B Battery that I served with in Korea from Aug. 1951 to Aug. 1952 especially Melvin C. Davis.

Keywords: Battery B 1951 1952 Heartbreak Ridge

Harry Washington Lee

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my uncle Harry Lee. Unfortunately my Uncle died in 1999. He didnt talk a whole lot about his experiences but he did share a few stories. We also have a few pictures and was wondering if any body out there would like to see them and identify the people in them. One picture in particular is of a young Korean Boy approximately 10 years old dressed in a assortmant of army hand me down cloths. My uncle said he was kind of like a unit mascot and after the unit was overrun he never saw him again. According to my Uncles DD214 he was assigned to the Service Battery Company. He was a truck driver and a welder and served from 1953 to 1954. He was wounded by sharpnel in the legs and stomache. He was from a small town in Missouri called Lutesville. Thank you for taking time to read this and God Bless you all and keep you in good health.

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Svc Btry Triple Nickel .1952-54.

Comments: I served with a lot of good men,But I don't remember many names it was a long time ago,I would like hear from anyone that remembers me and the time we served together.I will turn 70 this July.Best Wishs to everyone.

Keywords: Mac nickname. Jobs wiremen switchboard operater.also truck driver 1953-54.

B Battery 555th Field Art. 24th division July 1953

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my Grandfather MSG Charles M. Rhodes. He went missing in action 14-July-1953 along with others in his unit.

I never knew him but i have heard alot about him from my mother who is now very ill.

If anyone served with him, knew him or may have photos of him. please contact me.

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Looking for Cooper

Comments: Cooper ,dont remember your first name but your m1 shot me well I was putting you on guard.If you remember get in touch with me.You looked after me when I returned to the outfit from the hospitial.

Keywords: Cooper

Looking For Pooch

Comments: I am trying to make sense of my fathers experiences in Korea. He shared very little with us because I think it was just too overwhelming. However, there was one story he would tell about the Native American soldier who saved his life who was nicknamed Pooch. We do not know his proper name. However, if you know of him or how we could reach him, we would be grateful to hear from you.

Keywords: Iron Triangle, Kum Song Salient, Seige of Outpost Harry 555 FA Bn, C Btry

Arthur Hill- 555th Field Artillery Battalion

Comments: I found an article that stated "The Army today identified the 555th Field battalion as the American unit overrun by the Chinese on July 14----on the east central front. It was one of the worst massacres of Americans in the Korean war and second in Korea for the 555th Field Artillery battalion. The Battalion on July 14 was firing support for the ROK Capitol division defending a line between Kumhwa and Kumsong. About three divisions of Chinese hit the division about 9:45p.m., July 13. The line buckled and at 2:05 a.m. the Chinese assaulted the artillery battalion. The battalion came out with only five of its 105 howitzers. There were very heavy losses of personnel and equipment. The first time the Chinese swarmed over the battalion was Apr. 24, 1951, on the 38th parallel near Seoul. The battalion lost 11 of its howitzers."

This is a very old article and some of the print has been damaged, but, if you can identify with any of the information in this article, please contact my husband. He has some pictures of the his unit. He would love to hear from you.

Keywords: I am looking for buddies who fought beside my husband July 14,1951, defending a line between Kumhwa and Kumsong.

Arthur Hill

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555th FAB / 5th RCT ,,HQTS BTRY ,,3/'53-3/'53

Comments: DID MUNGDUNG-NI VALLEY,,PUNCH BOWL ,,KUMWA

Keywords: TRIPLE NICKLE EXPRESS

555 "B" Battery August 1950

Comments: Looking for a way to contact Lt. Col. John Daly or someone with the last name of Durham (sp ?) who prepared a barricade after I was wounded.

Keywords: 555 B Company - Battle of Bloody Gulch 8/12/1950

Grandfather

Comments: My grandfather served in the 555th. His name is Lawrence Pratt, but he went by Larry or Foxy. I was wondering if there was anyone who knew him or had any stories. Im a college student and a history major and one of my focuses is the korean war because of him. Thank you for your help.

Alex Pratt

Keywords: Lawrence Pratt Larry Foxy