555th F A Bn Headquarters PX

Comments: Hello! To all my friends and buddies of the "Triple Nickel 555th Field Artillery" who served in Korea from 1952 to1953. 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.

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Lt. Col. Daly, Col. Throckmorton, Cpl. Thurston

Comments: I am looking for friends of my father-in-law, Lt. John Albert Mercer Jr., who was killed in Korea in August of 1950. I would really love to chat to Lt. Col. John H. Daly, Col. John L. Throckmorton, and Cpl. Thurston. I am putting together a small book about John Mercer's life and would like to include more info about them. Please email me if anyone knows how to get ahold of them or how they are doing. I hope they are all happy and healthy.

I would also like to give all of our veterans a huge Thank You for all that you have done to serve our country. Our veterans are so underappreciated. I think you all are awesome and I will always remember Korea and the 555th.

Sincerely, Dawn Mercer

Keywords: Lt. John Alber Mercer Jr., Lt. Col. John H. Daly, Col. John L. Throckmorton, Cpl. Thurston

A BATTERY 555th F.A.B

Comments: Served with the Triple Nickle from March 1952-March 1953. Our unit was in the Punch Bowl most of the time. I was in Section1 A Battery.

Keywords: Punch Bowl,Triple Nickle,

Schlaak, Leonard

Comments: My father was assigned to HHB, 555th FA Bn and according to his DD214 served as Battalion Sergeant Major. He was separated on 19 April 53 at Tokkal-li, North Korea to return to CONUS for an appointment as a Warrant Officer. He passed away in 1978 but am interested in following up on his military career. Can you assist?

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555th Field Artillery Bn

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Robert B Malone

Comments: I am looking for anyone who new my father Robert B Malone when he was in Korea in 1952-54.

Keywords: 555th Field Artillery Regimental Combat Team

August 11 1950 0100

Comments: Retreating from Nandang river. Looking for information on Alexander Hamilton from NY, NY. Would also like to know about captain Graves. Do not know his last name.

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B/555 FA 1953 people

Comments: Looking for members of B Btry, 555 FA during June-July 1953 Kumsong -Kumwha OP Harry battles. Gun Crews 4, 5, 6 (13-14 July). Robert C. Carter

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555th Field Artillery Battalion (105mm)

Comments: I arrived in Korea Oct '5l assigned to HHB, 24th Inf Div Arty as Intel NCO. In Jan '52 I was reassigned to the "triple nickel" where I stayed as 1SG of Btry B until rotation in September. There is one incident I like to recall that indicates one way in which trust and respect can be promoted between infantry and artillery. When we moved into the Punch Bowl area supporting the 25th Div our battalion commander visited our OP's in the forward positions. One infantry commander complained about a sniper that was causing them great concern. He was located at a far range, evidentally using an anti-tank rifle and well secluded in a large rocky area. Their mortars and recoilless rifle had been unsuccessful in silencing him. So, my CO had a fire mission called and after a few adjusting rounds called for a "battalion 3 rounds" (36 rounds in those days). They heard no more from that sniper.

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BTRY 'C' 555TH FA BN

Comments: My Dad was in Korea Oct. 1952 - Oct. 1954 ???? I was doing some things with his Army medals and came across this site. So if anyone remembers him you may E-mail me gndbiel@riolink.com my name is Debbie and he would love to hear from you... Thank You! God Bless You All........

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555 FA C battery

Comments: I am interested in connecting with anyone who knew my father, Paul Myers, 555 FA,C Battery. He was involved in the Siege at Outpost Harry and was overrun on July 13-15, 1953. He managed to escape, barely. He was looking for old buddies before he died four years age. I guess I will take up this quest for him. Thanks.

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HQ. BTRY. - 555 FAB

Comments: Shared a bunker with Bill & Nick - remember a Victor and Col. Knowles aid ? (name escapes me)

Keywords: Triple Nickel, Headquaters Battery, Fire Direction

Charles C. Davis

Comments: My Father's name is Charles C. Davis from Peachland, NC. He was in the "triple nickel" from Dec 1951 to Mar 1953. He was a corporal. He was a machine gunner, 50 caliber I think. He also spent some time driving the tugs used to tow tanks. He is alive and well and living in Waxhaw, NC. If anyone remembers him you can contact me at my email. jeffdav@bellsouth.net

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H Co 1951 July

Comments: entered the 555 fab jul 1951 left about may 1952 was a h.c.o. in the fire deriction center fired 6hrs on 6hrs would like to here from any one from the old fire direction center

sgt.billy j. mills

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937th F.A. Bn.

Comments: 155mm. guns/self propelled. Was Operations Chief during the Kumsong Salient 13 July to 27 July 1953. Was alongside 555th/936th/955th F.A.. when the ROK's left us high and dry. Would like to hear from others involved in that situation just before the truce.

Keywords: Kumsong Battle July 1953

Jan 53 to Aug 53

Comments: I would like to know more about anyone serving in the 555 Artillery Battalion between January 1953 and August 1953

Keywords: Donald Goosby, Charles E. Thomas, Charles White, Porret, Blastad,

555 ART BN (105 MM) RGT CBT TM

Comments: I am looking for anyone that might have know my father, 1st.Lt. John A Mercer, Jr. He was killed 8/8/1950, battery C.P., Chin Dong Ni, Korea.

Thanks, John A Mercer III j@djmercer.com

Keywords: 555 ART BN (105 MM) RGT CBT TM, Chin Dong Ni, Korea, 8/8/1950

555 ART BN (105 MM) RGT CBT TM

Comments: Am looking for anyone who knew Clarence Halona Aki,he was assigned to 555 ART BN (105 MM) RGT CBT TM, the goverment has him listed as casualty: Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA), he is my father, I never got to know him, would appreciate any info on him.

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Korea April thru July 14,1953

Comments: We were overrun by the Chinese while supporting the ROK army which left there position and the Chinese walked thru us saying Do not shoot, GI. When we left our positions the Chinese were behind and dug in. Forty of us were captured and I believe about 25 kia and I have no idea on how many wounded. This was from C Btry alone.

Keywords: Captured at Kumsong Salient July 14,1953, released on Big Switch August 25, 1953

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Comments: Served with the 555th 1950-51

cant remember any names'I wrote about a time we got trap'ed because of a late march order and we became the front line!!! as we got the order to pull outit was to late and we had to fight .Thanks to the 1st cav we found a way out. ANY ONE REMEMBER STORY WAS IN I BELIEVE THE TIMES MAGAZINE MAY 1951

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555th Field Arty.Svc.Btry 1953

Comments: I servd in Korea 1953...1954 looking to get in contact with any of my friends back then and any other Veterns of the TRIPLE NICKLE BATTALION

Keywords: Triple Nickle.....Friends,...Stepto,Moore,Bork, Baker, Russo, Long, Rickoff, Borzi, Helfand,& Theodore Hill from Penn.

555th FA Bn

Comments: I returned to CONUS from Korea aboard the USNS Marine Serpent in late December 1953. On board I met Capt Edward E. Waldron who had served with the 555th FA Bn attached to the 5th RCT. Capt Waldron was from Peoria, Illinois. I had attended high school with him there, but had not seen him for several years before we met on board the Marine Serpent. I later heard that he stayed on active duty after Korean service and may have attained rank of Lt Col. He died in Austin, Texas in February 1985. His name is listed in the Social Security Death index under SSN 360-16-2350.

Keywords: Triple Nickel

Comments: I would like to hear from any friends who served with me on the north rim of the Punchbowl during winter 1952-53 through the over run of the 555th by 3 Chinese divisions at Kumsong-Kumhua bulge, July, 1953.

I would like to hear from a Capt Reddy (SP)and Lt. Landry. Reddy was in charge of "tactical liaison officers" in the Punchbowl in 1953. He used to go out thu my OP when i was a forward observer with the Triple Nickel. Landry was also invloved aas a platoon leader in I think,Charlie company, 5th RCT. Where are you guys?

Keywords: Punchbowl, "Tactical Liason Officers, Capt. Ready Lt. Landry, 5th RCT platoon leader. Also our battalion surgeon Marvin Shapiro. Where are you all?

FOR ALL EYES-CARL BROWN FOUND

Comments: Get the word out.

After a 6 month search,I have just reunited two army korean vets who havent seen each other in 46 years. Carl Brown and George Domin.They were in the 555 FA BN together. They were reunited at a Madison Hospital on December 15th l999, complete with news, and newspaper coverage. The bad news is that Carl Brown is in the hospital with 40% of his body burned. I have set up a Carl Brown Burn Fund at Tri City National Bank- 6400 S. 27th Street-Oak Creek WI 53154-1097 to help out with the many skin graphs and medical expenses, not to mention transport to and from the hospital when he gets out and a special bed that he needs at home. We need your help. Please donate to this fund to help out an injured vet.

If you have any other questions about this reunion or this fund, I will try to get back to you A.S.A.P.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Sharon sleds2@aol.com.

Keywords: Carl Brown and George Domin of the 555 FA BN in Korea. l952-53.

Anyone who knew Cpl. Clarence Aki

Comments: Clarence H Aki was my grandfather. I never had a chance to know him. If anyone knows anything about him, please e-mail me.

Keywords: 555 ART BN (105 MM) RGT CBT TM

Dad: Judd Hendricks

Comments: My father, Judd Hendricks was a radio operator with the 555th. I am looking for anyone who may have served with him in Korea. He is alive and well and living in Norway. Please contact me if you served with Judd.

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Carl Brown where are you?

Comments: Looking for Carl Brown 555 FA BN l951-53 served at Heartbreak ridge and Old Baldy.

Went to Camp Chaffee With my father in l951 542 FA BN btry A

Anyone seen him?

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Comments: 555TH FIELD ARTILLERY-5TH RCT

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TYLER E. LANE

Comments: NEED INFO ON TYLER E. LANE DIED ON AUG 12 1950

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Cooper - B Battery

Comments: Don't have any yet,I was snooping because I thought i might find A black man by the name of cooper who served with me in btry. b .555 fld. art.He was a good friend of mine and I just let him go.when I left korea.

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1953

Comments: I served in the 555 "Triple Nickle" Field Artillary Battalion of the 5th RCT late in 1953 and our unit was one of the first to be transferred back to the states in 1954. In 1955 I was sent back to Korea for the 2nd time due to a critical MOS and served in the 1st FOB.

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