Maurice Metzcar

Comments: My great uncle was taken prisoner near Chongpyong, South Korea, April 25th 1951 and presumed dead Sept. 28th 1951. We were told he was left alone in a POW camp when other POW's were moved and he had a leg injury preventing him from walking without help. His captors would not let anyone help him and left him behind. PLEASE if anyone knows anything about my uncle contact me.

Keywords: Maurice Metzcar 555th Art. BN 105MM location of loss UKKOLGYE-Death Valley

triple nickel helping 17th field artillery 11/27/1950

Comments: i'm writing this on behalf of my dad, jack barrett. he was in korea with the 17th field artillery from 1950-51. he frequently speaks of being surrounded by enemies at kunu-ri for 3 days (11/26-28/1950) when suddenly, an opening occurred giving his group a chance to find safety. this was due to the efforts of the triple nickel field artillery group. he never found any information on what happened to them after that day, but he fears they might not have made it out. any information at all would be greatly appreciated!! God bless and Happy Veteran's Day!!

Keywords: battle of kunu-ri; 11/27/1950; 17th field artillery; 2nd div. infantry; 1st cavalry

Looking for any info on Aubrey Lee Gibson

Comments: I am looking for any info on my great uncle Aubrey Lee Gibson. He went MIA August 12th 1950 in the Korean war. I would love to hear any stories about him or if anybody has any pictures they can share. I am working on a family scrapbook and need as much info as I can.

Keywords: Aubrey Lee Gibson, 555th Field Artillery Battalion

Arthur Schaller

Comments: I am looking for pictures or stories concerning my Dad's service in Korea. He spoke very rarely about it except to say that it was one of the best things that ever happened to him. He was in the 555th Artillery. I think he worked in the supplies area. He had a good friend Don Gottman who he also served with. Both are gone now. My dad died on Sept 22, 2001, 11 days after 9/11. He was exactly 70 years and 1 month old when he died. He owned a flag business, The National Flag Company in Cincinnati OH for many years. My younger brother Art Jr now runs the business.

We are planning a veterans celebration Mass at my parish in November and I was looking for pictures or articles that I could use for display.

I would appreciate any information or stories about my dad or the 555th deployment in Korea

Keywords: Art Schaller 555th Field Artillery

ANY PICS OF THE 555TH ARTILLERY?

Comments: MY DAD IS FRED JOHN KOZIK. HE SERVED WITH THE 555TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATALLION IN KOREA (1952?). HE WON'T SAY MUCH ABOUT THE WAR, BUT I WONDER IF ANYONE HAS PICTURES OF THE UNIT. THANKS.

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God Bless

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Keywords: My dad, Robert "Red" Rude was a member of the 555 the second time it was over run. He was on the Howitzer. Dad has died now, but if anyone remembers him, please contact me. God bless you all this Memorial Day. Thank you, Desiree Parker

Does Anyone Know Billy Murry Martin (Wildcat)

Comments: My father did not talk about his time in the Army but my brother said that my father told him that he was the only survivor from his Company during an attack during the war.

My father became an alcoholic after the Korean War and committed suicide in January of 1978.

I would like to find out if he is due any medals since he told my brother that he was wounded during the attack.

Thank you.

SFC John Austin Martin

Keywords: My father was in "A" BTRY 555th FA BN APO 301 during the Korean War. he joined the Army April 7, 1950 and he was discharged on 26 August 1953 at Fort Sheridan Illinois.

Comments: This is Harolds neice Ellie, he's not used computers but looking for pictures of this time he would enjoy seeing. thank you

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Looking for anyone who served with James Stevens

Comments: Hello, I am writing looking for anyone who served with my father James Stevens in Korea in 1953 thru 1955. He was in the 555 Field artillary division 5th RTC and ran heavy equipment. He shipped out of Seattle, WA I believe in August of 1953 and returned by ship I think around March or April of 1955. He is still living and would like to hear from anyone he served with. Thanks, Kim Stevens

Keywords: James Stevens, 5th RTC, 555 Field Artillary Division, Heavy Machinery Opperator, 1953, 1954, 1955

ARTHUR ALLEN KOREA KIA 8/12/1950

Comments: I am trying to find info on my uncle, Arthur Allen. He was only 20 yrs old when he died in Korea on Aug 12, 1950. I never met him but I would like to know something about him. If anyone has any info pls contact me. Thank you

Keywords: HQ Battery 555 FA 25th Inf Div Korea

ROGER D.COX 5TH RCT 3RD KING CO

Comments: SOON WILL BE 77 WOULD LIKE TO FIND SOME OF THE MEN THAT I WAS WITH THERE ,WOULD ASN. TO ALL MAIL, OR WOULD COME TO SEE YOU ANY PLACE, WILL, BE DONE THIS YEAR WITH A SER.CONTRACT THAT THAT IS 2009, HOPE TO GO ANY PLACE I WANT. MY HEALTH IS STILL IN FINE SHAPE THANK GOD FOR THAT, BY THE WAY I HAVE NEVER CUT HAIR SINCE I LEFT THAT PLACE, SURE CAN REMBER THOSE DAM DUCK TAILS . ROGER D. COX

Keywords: WE WAS ON THE MOVE THE BIGGER PART OF THE TIME OUT POST HARRY WITH THE TURKS 24 DIV 45 DIV XMAS HILL WAS THE LAST WHERE WE LOST HAROLD CROSS ,AND HE WAS DOING MY JOB WHEN IT HAPPEN, GOT TO FIND HIS 2 BOYS THEY ARE IN MI. ME AND HIM WAS TO GO AND SEE HIS WIFE 2 BABYS MOTHER AND DAD, JUST AS SOON, AS IT WAS OVER ,THEY WAS TO COME TO JAPAN, AND MY HAVE BEEN THERE ALREADY,

555TH BATTERY B 1951 - 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. I would like to talk with him if anyone knows how to get in touch with him please contact me at my new address, my new email address, or by phone. I would like to hear from anyone from Battery B that I served with. My email and home address have changed, that is the reason for my new entry. Harry Dillon Sr.

Keywords: 5th RCT, 555th, Battery B, 1951, 1952, Heartbreak Ridge, Punch Bowl, Melvin C. Davis

555 Baker .. Prior message about MSG Charles Rhodes

Comments: My neighbor is Clyde Holland and was in the 555th - Baker from June 1953 to the fall of 1954. I helped him search this site and noticed the 2005 inquiry about MSG Charles Rhodes, from his grandson, Vince Pascale.

Clyde does not have e-mail, and I agreed to connect you - if possible.. Feel free to call my cell # - or respond by e-mail.

(I sent an e-mail to him through the system, but it may not still be a good address, etc .. )

Keywords: Charles Rhodes

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.

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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

Alvis Baker

Comments: I submit this as a notice of my new e-mail address. I first wrote in Dec of 2003. I am still intersted in anyone who served with or knew Alvis H. Baker.He may have been a SFC and may have been assigned to supply. I served with Sgt Baker while with the 3rd Inf Div. in Aschaffenburg, Germany.His son now serves with the Army in Afganistan. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Thomas Beechler

Keywords: 555 Arty, 5th RTC, Korea

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

31 dixie divison co I roanoke,al

Comments: joined Air Force in Sep. 51 served 3 tours in southeast asia,1 tour in thailand at 621st tactical control sqdn Dressie lady radar site in mountains. Served 2 years in vietnam at cam ranh bay ,phu-cat. 1966-1967 1968-1969- 1970-1971 came back and retired at castle afb,california.

Keywords: served with national guard in infantry as a forward controler Re-con. from 49-51

Winfred Tillman

Comments: I am looking for aqauntances of My dad, Winfred Tillman. He served in Korea in the A Battery, 26th AAA Battalion, "Triple Nickle", 24th Infantry Arraived in Korea in August 1950, Recieved Purple Heart and Bronze Star in Aug(?) 1951. He doesn't say much about it other than alot of great people died there for us. If you know him pleas contact me. Thanks in advance

Keywords: Looking for aquaintances of Winfred Tillman

Missing information on my dad 1SG George E. Laster

Comments: Requesting pictures and information on my Dad. Please forward this info to my email address. Thanks!

Keywords: Ranger, Paratrooper, a real 1Sgt

Missing information on my dad 1SG George E. Laster

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Looking for Information

Comments: I was looking for any kind of information on my uncle Patrick J.Gaffey.I would like to know what he was like and what he did in the army.I never got to met the man and he fills my life all the time.

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1948-51

Comments: Looking for the Korean War Ribbon, and other buddies from the War.

Keywords: entered December 14th 1948, Left Korea December 1951, served three tours in Korea (18 months)

LOOKIN FOR LANDRUM AND GOLEKE - 24TH IN DIV DIVARTY AIR SECTION

Comments: Looking for PFC Landrum and Sgt Goleke, Both were L-19 crew chiefs at 24th DIVARTY air section 1951,'52 while the 555nd was attached to the 24th Div.

Keywords: Aircraft crew chiefs

C Battery

Comments: I am Mickey Callow, the daughter of Martin (Dave) R. David. He was from Idaho. He passed in 1978 from cancer. He never forgot about the people he fought with. Does anyone remember him and can tell me about their friendship/experiences with my father? I am trying to go through old war pictures to see if I can identify anyone and pass on. Bless you all...

Keywords: 24th inf div, 5th reg, 555th f.a. bn, c btry 1949-1952 Hawaii, Korea

Broadston

Comments: Like so many who have posted here, I am looking for someone who remembers my father, Merle D. Broadston. He was KIA August 1950 at Pusan.

Korea may be the "forgotten war", but let us not forget its heroes!!!

I also want to thank those who have made this site possible.

Keywords: 555, Pusan, Aug 1950, Tripple Nickel

Young GI

Comments: I was with B Battery 555 Field Art. Battilon From November,1951 to May 1952.I was 16 years old while I was in Korea. I was inducted into the Army on 10 September 1950 with the 191 FLD ART. BAT,278 RCT of the Tennesse National Guard. I dont rember alot about the old 555 but there was alot Tennessee boys with me.

When I got Home in May 1952 I was released from the Nat. Guard. I reinlisted in the Air Force and retired in 1971

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B Battery

Comments: I served with the 5th RCT from Jun 1950 to Jan 1951, Received Silver Star and Purple Heart on 12 Aug 50 near San Gam-Ni. Left Army, joined Navy and returned to Korea in Feb '52 and served on Minesweepers Shoveler (AM-378), Chatterer (AMS-40), and Redstart (AM-382)until end of war. Served rest of 21 years in Submarine Service.

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COOLED WINTER IN 1951

Comments: MEMBER OF "A" BATTERY AUG 1951 TO MAY 1952

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VERY COLD WINTER IN 1951

Comments: JUST TRYING TO HOOK UP WITH OLD BUDDIES

Keywords: 555 FIELD ARTY// 5TH RCT JULY 51 TO MAY 52 'A battery' KNOW AS "WADE" I WAS AN "FO"

5th combat Regimental Team

Comments: I'm looking for information on a PFC Wall. He served with my father John (Ski)Stefanski. I'm not sure if this is the right area for the unit my dad was in. I'm Air Force myself and just can't get the hang of Army structure. I do now the triple nickle was up higher on the hill where he was stationed. I'm not sure if the 5th was attached to the 555th or the other way around.

Keywords: bunker 11 C Company 1243 meters punch bowl

looking for 555 buddies

Comments: my wifes dad was with the 555 in korea. he was srgt. rosco lowery, form missouri. she would like to find out more about his unit. we think he was in charlie co. thanks

Keywords: 555 budies

Johnny Burns

Comments: My father John (johnny) Burns served with the tripple nickle early in the korean war. He spoke fondly of the artillerymen he served with. I would like to contact anyone who knew him. I, too, was a 105 M1A1 battery commander in RVN. I would like to hear from his people. He passed about ten years ago. Thanks

Keywords: 555 FA BTN 105 How

Looking for someone who knew my Uncle...

Comments: I am looking for anyoe who knew my Uncle. His name was Samuel Cirulli. He was KIA in August of 1950. I am trying to find any information about his last days and how they were spent. I would appreciate even the smallest bit of information.

Thanks....

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

looking for information 5th f.a.group korea war

Comments: Anyone having any information on Any of these, I would like to hear from them. Anyone who served under Col. Mayo would like to hear from them also Sgt. Jack Anglley from Lawton Ok.

Keywords: Okie-- Friends---- Williams(Billy)Howe Sandy Cherick George Williams

HQ Btry 1950-51

Comments: Looking for a friend From my unit, Gerald Heimann - Lost track when I Left Unit. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 5th Regimental Combat Team, 555th F.A. Bn., Hdqtrs Btry - August 1950 to April 1951.

555th Field Artillery, C Battery, July 1950 - Oct 1951

Comments: Looking for old comrads!

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BATTERY C, 555 FA BN, 1951- 1952

Comments: Just searching for members of my old unit who might remember me. Does any one know where Capt. Wallace is living [ Co Btry C ]. I was chief of firing battery 1951- 1952, [Master Sgt].Retired after 32 years service, now living in Ga. I would like to hear from you .

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Looking for A.H Baker

Comments: Looking for men who served with Sfc Alvis H. Baker during the Korean Conflict. I served with Sgt Baker in the 3rd INF Div '57-'59 in Ascha- fenburg, Germany. Sgt Baker was the battery supply sgt and I served as the battery supply clerk. Please feel free to contact me.

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looking for friends of..richard neil smith??

Comments: looking for fellow buddies in arms of the triple nickel;from 1952 till 1954.would love to hear from any and all who knew Richard Niel Smith. he is still alive and looking for old friends. thank you very much! .

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TRIPLE NICKEL

Comments: MY UNCLE, HUBERT LEE POTTS FROM RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA WAS IN THE "TRIPLE NICKEL" 5TH REGIMENT COMBAT TEAM ATTACHED TO THE 24TH DIVISION AND VERY PROUD OF IT. HE HAS JUST HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY AND WOULD BE VERY GLAD TO GET A POST CARD FROM ANY "TRIPLE NICKEL" OR ANY FELLOW SOLDIER. HIS ADDRESS IS : MR. HUBERT POTTS 677 COUNTY ROAD 817 ROANOKE, AL 36274.

Keywords: THE "TRIPLE NICKEL" 5TH REGIMENT COMBAT TEAM ATTACHED TO THE 24TH DIVISION

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Dave Evans in 555 Korea, looking for comrades

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Comments: My father was killed in action on Sept.24th 1950 All I know was that he was with the 5th but I am not sure of anything else. I would love to her from anyone who might be able to give me more info on how he was killed.

Keywords: Am looking for anyone who might have known my dad. Vance (Ray) Mcquiston

Comments: My father was killed in action on Sept.24th 1950 All I know was that he was with the 5th but I am not sure of anything else. I would love to her from anyone who might be able to give me more info on how he was killed.

Keywords: Am looking for anyone who might have known my dad. Vance (Ray) Mcquiston

Oreste I Le Blanc

Comments: Looking for any one who knew Oreste Le Blanc KIA in August 1950. Served in the 555 field art.

Keywords: Nickname "Hoss"

Looking for anyone who knew my father...

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew my father, Edward "Dick" Randolph Stroud. All I know about him is he was a PFC, Field Artillery Chief with 555th FA Bn - 105mmH. He was shot in the stomach and captured in N Korea on 7/14/53. I am his youngest daughter and he divorced my mother when I was 5 years old. He died when I was about 20 years old. I am very eager to find out more about him. Thank you!

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Finding men who knew Paul

Comments: I would like to meet and visit with any of Paul's relatives that would care to call me. I am his half sister and am very sad that we lost touch when I was a chile.

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Info on my GrandPa R.J. Fisher

Comments: Hi. Im a 17 year old from Bassett Va. I'm interested in getting in contact with someone who knew my grandpa during his time in the Korean war. He died in 1999, sadly i didnt ever get a chance to talk to him much about war, he was a great role model in my life thats why i want to know more. I believe he was in the artillery, His final rank in the army was LTC . Thanks for your help.

Keywords: 555th, 5th RCT

Message Heading #60019

Comments: E/Mail Jerrelhsr@msn.com

Keywords: Triple Nickel 1953/1954

up date needed

Comments: Ref. Message # 17179 dtd 2000-o2-10. After 47 years I have found and been reuinted by phone with these Triple Nickle friends....Bork, Baker, Stepto, Long and T Hill.

Keywords: 555 FAB....C Btry...Svc Btry...June 1953/Oct 1954...Kumwah Salient July 23/1954 Bork,Baber,Stepto, Long & Ted Hill

Looking For Friends of Dad

Comments: I am looking for friends of my Dad, Kenneth Goble. He served in the 5th RCT A company, Medium Tanks. He passed in 1974 and never talked about his military experiences. He was there when it went from the 5th regiment to the 24th div to 25th 1st Cav and then the 24th and 27th British and finally in Jan to the 1st and 2nd Marine. Anyone who knew him can E-mail me

Keywords: 5th RCT, A company

LOOKING FOR MY GRANDFATHER-HENRY WALKER

Comments: I'm looking for my grandfather, HENRY WALKER, an army, who was sent to Korean War on June 1946 after his destination from the Philippines from 1944-46. He has a twin-sister named SALLY WALKER and a brother named ERNESTO WALKER. Anyone who has information or knew him, please contact email add:cay1221@yahoo.com or Tel no.1-562-866-0146 look for Carol.

Keywords: HENRY WALKER,army, sent to Korean war on June 1946 after the battle on Philippine war on 1944-46.

E Co. 1950

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My Father pass away Easther Monday

Comments: As my father spoke about the 5th he spoke highly of this unit, the triple nickle. He spent 23 years in the Army, two tours in Vietnam but he often said none of his years could compare to the time he spent in the 5th.He told me about the tough time and the good times, most were bad. He often took those toughts to sleep with him and when he woke they were gone for a short time. I loved him very much and will miss him daily. The thing I feel for is that he really was not rewarded, please someone help me to gather information..

I have pictures I would like to get to the 5th they are unit pictures 1949, E co.

Keywords: 5th RCT 1950

Hollis Alvin Thrash

Comments: I'm trying to locate anyone who served with my dad, Hollis Alvin Thrash. He served in Korea. He was in the army from July, 1951 until July, 1953. His discharge papers has HQ BTRY 555TH FA BN APO 301 in the space for most significant duty assignment. He was a radio operator.

Keywords: 555th FA BN APO 301, High speed radio operator

Bruce Penney

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father Bruce Penney in the Korean War. Thank you.

Keywords: 555 FA BN a/k/a "Triple Nickle"

looking for info

Comments: Hello! I am looking for anyone who knew my father in the Korean War, or who has stories they would like, or need to tell. I have been moved by the war experience of those in Korea, so often referred to as the forgotten war. I do not forget, nor will I ever forget the sacrafices you and your families have made. Please contact me for info, and I will post messages as I begin my quest to track the movements and men of the 555. God bless you all and thank you. Christy Merrifield Stoffell

Keywords: Jack Merrifield

Searching for Info

Comments: I am looking for Information on my wifes father who served in Korea with the 555th. His Name is James Hoffart. He passed away in June of 2000. He was survived by 5 sons and 1 daughter. They would really like to hear about their fathers time in Korea. He was wounded once in the face and recovered to serve for the 555th again. If anyone knew James Hoffart or served with him and can tell us anything about his time in Korea it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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DID ANYONE KNOW MY DAD

Comments: My dad was SGT. Theodore L. Lambert, BTRY C 555th FA BN. He servered in the armed forces from july of 52 til July of 54. Dad never talked much about the war, although he said he was in or near Pusan near the end. Sadly, I lost my Dad to severe Heart Attack on April 5th, 1987. Anyone that can fill in some gaps for me I would greatly appreciate it and my thanks to all who served w/ my dad in the good ole "Triple Nickle"

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Looking for People who knew my Uncle

Comments: I am the oldest daughter of his youngest brother and I would like to find anyone who possibly knew him.

Keywords: My Uncle 2nd LT Phillip F. Bauer Jr. was a forward observer in Battery C of the 555th Field Artillery Battalion. He was wounded in Action on June 12, 1953 and died later that same day.

Someone who knew my brother.

Comments: I am looking for someone that might have known my brother: 2Lt Paul O. Parkhurst Lost August 14, 1953 MIA 555 ART BN (105MM) RGT CBT TM U.S. Army Service # 0-2021854

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Serching

Comments: I am serching for a freind that I took training with. His name is Roger Urkhart. We were together in Fort Jackson in 1951. He was attached to the triple nickel and the last I heard of him he was in the hospital in Devver Colo. His home at the time was Aberdeen Wis. If any one that was in the 555 has any information about him or knew him, please let me hear from you. Respectful Chancie Taylor, and thank you for your service to our country.

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Baker Battery

Comments: I am looking for Master Sergeant Lamy. We served together in Korea. I was a part of the 555th Field Artillery,5th RCT Baker Battery,24th Division from 1950 thur 1952. Any imformation would be appreciated. Thank You......Pete

Keywords: Master Sergeant Lampy

1951 to1952 555th

Comments: I am looking for imformation on Master Sergeant Lampy.I served with him during the Korean War from 1951 to 1952. Any imformation would be appreciated.I don't recall his frist name. Thank you.....Pete

Keywords: 555th Field Artillery Bn 5th RCT B Battery 1951 to 1952 Pete Kitchen

Looking for Information

Comments: I am looking for information on my father. My dad retired from the Army in 1968 after a 30 year career. He never spoke of combat in either WWII or Korea. All I know is he was with the 555th Field Artillery. I lost my dad in 1983 -- I was fairly young -- and at the time really didn't have much interest in his military career. Now I am in the 17th year of my own career and have been searching for information. Any information will be helpful to me. My dad was 1LT/CPT Roger M. Bercaw

Keywords: 555th Field Artillery

Looking for Information

Comments: I am looking for information on my father. My dad retired from the Army in 1968 after a 30 year career. He never spoke of combat in either WWII or Korea. All I know is he was with the 555th Field Artillery. I lost my dad in 1983 -- I was fairly young -- and at the time really didn't have much interest in his military career. Now I am in the 17th year of my own career and have been searching for information. Any information will be helpful to me.

Keywords: 555th Field Artillery

B Bat

Comments: Oct 50 to Sep 51

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Cpl. Judd Hendricks passed away

Comments: Judd Hendricks, Cpl forward observer radio operator with the 555th FA died on May 2nd, 2001 from injuried sustained in an auto accident in Sarajevo Bosnia.

In going over his effects I found a unit history written in August of 1952 with a map showing the actions of the triple nickel in the Korean war to that point. I would be happy to share this with anyone who would like a copy. Please contace me via email or call.

Keywords: Punchbowl

looking for service buddies

Comments: I was a Lt. forward observer & air observer Jan. 1952 to Nov. 1952. Looking for friends that served with me.

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Judd Hendricks

Comments: 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. I have updated my email address.

Keywords: Punchbowl

555 FA BN 3-52 to 5-53 Korean War

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served in the 555 FA BN with my Father George Domin or anyone who served that doesnt know him that may have kept a diary of events of the Korean Conflict. I am trying to piece together times and locations of his movements in Korea.

Anyone with any info please e-mail me at sleds2@aol.com.

Thanks Sharon (Daughter of a Korean War Vet)

Keywords: Old Baldy, Heartbreak Ridge

LOOKING FOR PFC VALDOR W. JOHN

Comments: I am looking for PFC Valdor W. John, he was a POW in the same camp as Clarence H. Aki. Or any one else who knew or has any information about Clarence H. AKI. Any POW who survived the massacred 35 miles north of Sunchong in September of 1950, please contact me.

Keywords: CLARENCE H. AKI

SVC BATTERY 555th FA BN

Comments: SVC BATT 555th FA BN SEP - OCT 50-51 Mess Section (cook))

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HQ Battery Aug 50 - Apr 51

Comments: Trying to locate people I knew then.

Keywords: Pusan to Anju; Aug 50 to Apr 51

looking for uncle in korea war..

Comments: my uncles name was john,, they called him buddy,,, falin,, he was in korea in 1950 he was in the 555 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION 5TH INFANTRY REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM HE WAS A PFC IN THE US ARMY HE WAS IN BATTERY A.. GROUP I THINK HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN AUG 12,1950 at the Pusan Perimeter,, near Pogam South Korea he recieved the Purple Heart,, does anyone out there know of him he was from Raliegh county West Va.. please e- mail as soon as POSSIBLE,, THANK U SO MUCH,, HIS NIECE././ JACKIE

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5th Regimental Combat Team

Comments: I encourage all to look over the rth RCT web page www.5th rct.com

Keywords: Punchbowl Kumsong Salient

SFC Robert H Hatfield

Comments: My father SFC Robert H Hatfield, never talked about his time in Korea before he passed away. All I know is that he was in the 555th and lost all his guns one night. Thats all--total. If anyone has any info to help fill in the gaps I would be truly appreciative

H Glenn Hatfield

Keywords: battles

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.

Keywords: Triple Nickel Headquarters,PX,

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.

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

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

Comment not listed ??

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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