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Entry: 80116 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	BN. CHIEF RADIO OPERATOR, CW
EDWIN JAKUBOWSKI wrote on August 25, 2011 CITY AND STATE: ERIE PA UNIT: HQ BTRY 61ST FA BN 1ST CAV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: It has been quite some time since my previous entry, so I thought I would drop a few lines to see if there are any other old timers with whom I have not had previous contact. There are a few guys with whom I am in contact, but always looking for more. Keywords: Known as "Jake" served in Hq Battery 61st FA Bn from Nov 1950 til Nov 1951

Entry: 80001 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH MY UNCLE, BOBBY RAY GARRETT
CYNTHIA HITCHCOCK wrote on August 15, 2011 CITY AND STATE: WEST ALEXANDRIA OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hoping to find someone who served with or knew Pvt Bobby Ray Garrett, U.S.Army, who was k.i.a. on September 15th, 1950. He was seventeen. His death is a mystery to this day. First reported as slightly wounded, 2nd letter stated he died from wounds the same day. No details on where he was killed or how. Keywords: 61st Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Calvary Division

Entry: 77954 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	REPORTING FOR DUTY
JAMES COLEMAN wrote on February 22, 2011 CITY AND STATE: HANOVER MD UNIT: B BTRY 61ST FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Served in B Btry from Feb 1950 to Aug 1951 in Camp Drew Japan, And as we all know, from l end to the other of Korea. Now That was cold. Keywords: Served as Crew Chief of Base Piece(Gun NUMBER3),from May 51 to Aug 51. STA BUENO

Entry: 75348 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR MEN WHO SERVED W/UNCLE, DOYLE E. SMITH
TAMMIE NEARY wrote on July 5, 2010 CITY AND STATE: PHOENIX AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who knew or served with my Uncle PFC Doyle E. Smith aka "Smitty " and "Davey". 1st Calvary Division(Inf) 61st Artillery FA Bn, Field Artillery Cannoneer. He was KIA on 09/22/1950 in South Korea at the age of 18 years old. Keywords: aka "Smitty" or "Davey"

Entry: 72908 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	JOHN BENAND MURPHY
C.J. SMITH wrote on December 26, 2009 CITY AND STATE: GARDEN CITY NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Am searching for information on Lt John Benand Murphy of the 61th Artillery KIA June 1950. his hometown of Garden City is looking to upgrade and update its Veterans Memorial Park. The current marker only has Korea embossed on it. Murphy was from Garden City NY. Cyril Smith Keywords: 61 Arty Bn

Entry: 69172 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH MY DAD, JOHNNY KING. HE WAS FROM HULBERT OKLAHOMA.
STAN KING wrote on February 18, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: He was a wireman. He had a dog named Mike. He was the only survivor when his truck hit an antitank mine.

Entry: 65705 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	61ST F.A. AND 99TH F.A-- MY POP?
FRANK DEE SPRINGER SR. wrote on May 22, 2008 CITY AND STATE: EAGLE POINT OR UNIT: BORN INTO THE 1ST CAV - JULY 21,1950 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I know my father - 1st Sargent Frank Dominick Springer was in the 61st F.A. as well as the 99th F.A. I don't know which one was Korea. He was also in WWII in the Pacific. Leyte, Manilla, the Flying Column... He was at Fort Hood when they rode horses. (He loved those old nags until he died) He was stationed in Japan when Korea cracked open and at Mt. Fugi on maneuvers when they were called back to base for deployment to Korea. He was in that first brutally mauled wave to go into Korea. I understand it was the first 586 soldiers to go across the Sea of Japan. He was rotated home around January of 1951. My mother was full into her ninth month of pregnancy with me when he shipped. He got to see me for the first time in a photograph on the front page of the Stars and Stripes. One of his guys had a copy and called out to my Pop- as he threw the paper over to his fox hole- "hey Springer, is this you?" The caption under the photo of the worried woman with a week old baby in her arms, read.. "Wife and newborn son of 1st Sargent Frank D. Springer- somewhere in Korea" He talked extremely little with me about the war. I guess old war horses need only mention that kind of combat with other war horses. That talk of horror is not for their kids. Also my cousin- Andrew Dee Shane- was in Korea and was killed. I was named in part for him, prior to his shipping to the war zone. I have seen a photo of his 105mm gun with the name "Fireball of Taejon" on the side. (He told me at one point they were firing so fast and level with the ground that the barrel just turned to a glow of red and so came the name. I also have a trooper hat with the emblem on the front "esta Bueno"depicting a good artillery round. If anyone has any knowledge of these two fine American soldiers, please contact me. My Pop has now passed over to stand in the ranks at that last battle line. I know he is side by side with, what he lovingly called his "boys". Seven Bronze Stars, the Purple heart, and the V for Valor and I thought he was going to spank me when I called him my hero. His heroes were "his boys" that didn't get to come home to their loved ones. Gotta love a guy like that. ( I never mentioned the "hero" thing again, but he will always be my personal hero) I am most humbly yours in spirit- Frank Dee Springer Sr.-- Son of the First Cav Keywords: First Cav -- gun name- Fireball of Taejon- 1st Sargent Frank Dominick Springer- Korea 1950 -- Do you know him?

Entry: 65422 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATIN
MARK A. HODGE wrote on April 28, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GREENFIELD IN UNIT: HHB 61ST FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Just wanted to update my contact info. Thanks, Mark Hodge Keywords: Wayne Hodge HHB 61st FA BN

Entry: 60920 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION
KELLY VAN ARSDEL JR. wrote on May 8, 2007 CITY AND STATE: VIRGINIA BEACH VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I'm updating my contact information for anyone that might have any remembrances of my late father, Kelly W Van Arsdel. He served in Korea in 1951, and later in Japan in 1952. He was a FO with A Battery of the 61st FA Btn., 1st Cavalry Div. If anyone has any memories to share with me I'd be grateful. Thanks much, Kelly Jr. Keywords: 61st FA Btn. A Battery, 1st Cavalry, Korea 1951,

Entry: 60190 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR SOMEONE THAT KNEW MY UNCLE JAMES HUTTON KIA MAY 22, 1951 61ST ARTILLERY
SCOTT HUTTON wrote on March 2, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ROCKLIN CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 58081 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	SGT. KELLY W VAN ARSDEL
KELLY VAN ARSDEL JR. wrote on July 13, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Looking for anyone that might have served with my late father, Kelly W. Van Arsdel, who was with the 61st. F.A. Btn., A Btry, Ist Cav., who was in country in '51, and later in Japan in '52. I know that he had shrapnel in his leg when he passed away, but was never awarded a Purple Heart. I'd much appreciate anyone that might have any stories of their time with him. Thanks very much in advance, Kelly Jr. Keywords:

Entry: 58069 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	SGT. KELLY W. VAN ARSDEL, 61ST F.A. BTN.
KELLY VAN ARSDEL JR. wrote on July 12, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone that might have some remembrance of my late father, Kelly W. Van Arsdel, 61st F.A. Btn, who was in country in 1951, later Japan in 1952 if memory serves me correctly. Any recollections of him that you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Kelly Jr. Keywords:

Entry: 54027 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LT WARNER TURNER BONFOEY
CHARLES JENSCH wrote on November 10, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am looking for any information available on my high school classmate, Lt Bonfoey, KIA Oct 29,1951 serving as Forward Observer 61st Field Artillery BN. I would be very grateful for any news any one could give me about him. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 52966 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	DO YOU REMEMBER T SGT. ALBERTO LERMA
MARGOT LERMA-ZENDEJAS wrote on September 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father is just now sharing some of his experiences of the war. If you remember him let me know. He spoke of a Tsunami. Bitter cold, fighting, surving and digging in the "same damn fox hole I dug up a year ago." Convoys getting stuck in the mud, bridges getting washed out, rivers immpassable, a dog he called Fido, getting blood poisoning from a bayonet wound, and taking beer from supply and blaming it on the Marines. I have a photo of him standing knee deep in snow,and another of him in front of quanset hut #629, there is a flag with 61 B and crossed cannons on it. Keywords: Sgt. Al Lerma, served in Korea with the 61st FAB Comp B, for almost 3years 51-53

Entry: 52813 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	COL. ALDEN HATCH
SCOTT HATCH wrote on August 24, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I'm trying to track down any information on my grandfather, alden hatch, who commanded 61st FAB until he was wounded. His xo was Major Paul Fischer (sp?). does anyone know of his whereabouts? I have corresponded with some of you in the past, but I am looking for anyone who might have rememberances of my grandfather, Lt. Col. Alden Hatch who was Battalion Commander of the 61st FAB. I would appreciate hearing from you at the following e-mail address. shatch@comcast.net This is a resend of an earlier message. I have a new email address. Thank you very much. Scott Hatch Keywords:

Entry: 51667 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOCATING TOOPERS FROM 61ST FA BN
HOWARD INDERDAHL wrote on June 23, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SCANDINAVIA WI UNIT: 61ST FA BN HEADQUARTERS BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I have located several Troopers, They are Aronson,Jakubuski,Bracey, Silva from HQ Btry and Hentz fron SV Btry. We are having our 61st FA BN reunion next year 2006 on May 1,2,3 [Mon, Tues. Wed] at Sugarcreek, Ohio. [Amish Country] Any Troopers from the 61st Field Artillery Battalion are needed and welcomed to join us. Anyone from the Korean War that cannot remember where and when they fought in Korea or relatives that want to learn more about where their loved ones was and how it was in Korea from Nov. 28, 1950 to Oct. 26, 1951. My book " In The Hills of Korea" has about 100 mini-stories and also letters sent home which are dated and shows Korean villages while I was in Korea which can be used to trace our paths up and down North and South Korea. My duties was with Headquarters Battery and was in the wire section, Radio section, Liaison section and supported the 5th Regt. 1st Cav.. Pfc to M/Sgt in Korea. My last assignment was Communication Chief. Most of my time in Korea was spent close to the A Company 5th Regt. Commo Chief Howard Inderdahl Sta Bueno Keywords: More Troopers for our runions needed.

Entry: 48463 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	HQ BATTERY 61 FABN 1950-51
CHARLES JANESKI wrote on January 28, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served during the Korean War from 1950 thru 1951 (17 months total). He died in 1971 when I was 9 years old so I never discussed any war memories with him as he probably thought I was too young to comprehend the horrors of war. He was from Alpena Michigan and served with a Joseph Rathbun from Grand Rapids Mich. I met Joe around 1989 and he provided me with a whole new world of my father's service including never seen before photos of my father in 1950. He never told me much about my fathers experiences, demeanor, attitude, and most importantly his personality as I was young when he died and lost this precious opportunity a father and son share. I am 44 now, the age when he died and his likeness and personality is still a sought after mystery. Ironically I was promoted to Sergeant (Lansing Police Department) exactly 50 years later in the same month he received his promotion during his Army service in Korea. If anyone remembers him I'd sure appreciate a line or two. I believe he made it to staff Sgt but missed another rocker for unknown reasons. Mr. Rathbun mentioned a time when North Korean soldiers were sneaking past their position in the night and a Captain walked into the bunker and cranked up a phone which the enemy heard and started firing on their position. Rathbun stated after the firefight my dad jumped on the Captain and began choking him out......perhaps the reason for not getting the second rocker on his chevron. He never received any documentation on his DD 214 regarding any service medals or commendations as reflected on Mr. Rathbuns 214 paperwork. They both rotated out to Hokkiodo Japan at the end of their tours. Thank you all for your dedication and service to our country. 2nd Plt/Sgt. Charles T. Janeski Uniform Division/North Pct Lansing Police Department Lansing, Mich Keywords: 4TH ARMY/1ST Cav Div. 61st FABN HQ BATTERY 1950-51

Entry: 46551 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	HQ BATTERY
MARK A. HODGE wrote on October 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GREENFIELD IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Just wanted to let you know my new email address Keywords: wayne hodge, hq btry

Entry: 45737 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	61ST FIELD ARTILLIARY BN ASSM
WILLIAM (BILL) STEWART wrote on September 10, 2004 CITY AND STATE: TERRE HAUTE IN UNIT: 61ST FIELD ARTILLIARY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am now the coordinator of the 61st FA Bn Assn. We are a group of mostly Korean Vets who meets for a reunion once a year. I will gladly send info to any vet who served with the 61st in Korea or any where else. Keywords:

Entry: 44762 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
CHARLES ALLEN wrote on July 25, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MAUSTON WI UNIT: B BATTERY 61FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I ARRIVED IN KOREA IN JAN. 1951 ON THE KOAN MARU. I WAS FIRST ASSIGNED TO 8TH ARMY SIGNAL,BUT SHORTLY WAS SENT NORTH BY TRAIN. I WAS POSTED TO B BATTERY,AND WAS ASSIGNED AS A PERIMETER GUARD WITH A 50 CALIBER.THIS LASTED A SHORT TIME,AND I WAS PLACED ON A FORWARD OBSERVER TEAM.I WAS MADE SGT AFTER MY LIEUTENANT WAS WOUNDED. I DIRECTED FIRE ON TROOP CONCENTRATIONS,AND OTHER TARGETS. I LEFT INCHON ON AN LST AND BOARDED THE GEN BALOU TO SASEBO,AND TO SEATTLE ON THE AIKEN VICTORY, Keywords: CHUCK HILL 716 CHONCHON SEOUL MARINE LYNX AIKEN VICTORY

Entry: 43520 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	KOREAN VET
EDWIN JAKUBOWSKI wrote on June 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ERIE PA UNIT: HQ BTRY 61ST FABN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Reporting in after having discovered the site only this morning Keywords:

Entry: 42016 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	61ST HQ. BUDDIES
CHARLES BRACEY SR. wrote on March 30, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ABERDEEN NC UNIT: HQ. BATTERY-61ST FA BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would love to know about Homer Harding, Sam Salamone,Bernard Silva, John Eubanks, Sam Kinder. oe Noe, Joe Alvarez, Bob Whitworth, Ed Carrol, James Johnston, George Besst(my crew chief), Al Staneart, Temple Lord, Earl Sampsell. Any body with any info or email addresses on these guys, I would appreciate. Thanks. Keywords: My name is Charles Bracey from NC. My twin brother< Neill and I served in the Commo Section of HQ. Battery-61st Fa Bn from July 1951 to Feb. i1953. Neill passed away 6 years ago.

Entry: 41207 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING 61ST FA MEMBER
JEFFREY TALLY wrote on February 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ALBUQUERQUE NM UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father James A. Tally served with A Battery, 61st FA Bn in Korea from August 1951 until January 1952 and then went with the battalion to Chitose Japan. He would love to hear from any old buddies. He entered the Army in Lincoln, NE. His contact information is below. Please pass any email correspondence to my address and I will forward it to him James A. Tally 7513 Lakehurst Court Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (916) 725-9004 v/r Jeffrey L. Tally LTC Ret. 8723 Tia Christina Drive NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 jtally110@comcast.net Keywords: 61st FA Bn, Aug 1951 through Jan 1952, Chitose Japan

Entry: 40930 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	A BATTERY, 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
JEFFREY TALLY wrote on February 16, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ALBUQUERQUE NM UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father James A. Tally served in A Battery, 61st FA Bn in Korea from Aug 1951 throug Dec 1951 and then went with the Battalion to Chitose Japan in January 1952. He entered service in Lincoln, NE. He would enjoy hearing from anyone from this period or hearing about any reunions. His contact information is. James A. Tally 7513 Lakehurst Court Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (916) 725-9004 Keywords: A Battery, 61st FA BN

Entry: 40047 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	61ST FA BN HQ BTRY
HOWARD K. INDERDAHL wrote on January 17, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SCANDINAVIA WI UNIT: 61ST FA BN HQ BTRY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for Donald Welty from Kenosha,WI.He went on rotation in May 1951 from 61st FA BN HQ BTRY.He then left for Germany. Also Wayne Hodge was in the same radio truck HQ 21 as I was. I was a high speed radio operator also. But I also held various assignments in the Headquarters Battery from wire section,liaison section chief and Communication Chief from Nov 50-Oct 51. I wrote a book called In the Hills of Korea about my tour with the 61st FA BN HQ Battery with the 1st Cavalry Division which can be used to help relatives find some answers about their loved ones that did not tell their stories while they were still living. Keywords: North/South Korea

Entry: 39894 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	HQ BATTERY 61ST FA 1CAV DIV
MARK A. HODGE wrote on January 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GREENFIELD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who knew or served with my father, Wayne W Hodge in Headquarters Battery, 61st FA, in either Japan and or Koera from 1949 to 1951. He was a radio operator, and drove a Dodge truck #HQ21. He never talked about his freinds who died in Korea, so I don't know any names of survivors. He recently passed away on 26 December 2003, and was laid to rest in the national cemetary in the Phoenix Arizona area. Anyone with any info about him, or any family of anyone who may have known him please contact me at Maintenanceman35@aol.com Keywords: Info on Wayne W Hodge, radio operator, 61st FA Headquarters Battery, dodge truck HQ21

Entry: 39722 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	FATHER NEEDS CLOSURE
DIANNA GREER wrote on January 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION OR MEMORIES OF WALTER MERDITH GREER FROM RALEIGH COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA DATE OF LOSS 1950 SEPTEMBER 5. M CO 8 CAV RGT (INF) 1 CAV DIV RANK CPL SPECIALITY (4812) HEAVY WEAPONS INFANTRYMAN PLACE SOUTH KOREA LAST LETTER WE RECEIVED SAID HE HAD BEEN BLOWN OVER A HUT WITH A HOMEMADE EXPLOSIVE BUT HE WAS OK-NOT TO WORRY. NO WORD AGAIN UNTIL MILITARY DECLARED HIM MISSING. MY AGING FATHER NEEDS CLOSURE IF YOU COULD HELP...PLEASE. THANK YOU KINDLY DIANNA GREER 540 344-1549 OR gypsyandjack@cox.net if you know anything at all Keywords:

Entry: 36635 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	JULY 1951-DEC. 1952
OLIVER HOYT POWELL wrote on August 31, 2003 CITY AND STATE: RAIONBOW CITY AL UNIT: B BATTERY 61ST FIELD ARTY BATTALION 1CAV. DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would be interested in hearing from any one with this unit in Korea from July 1951 until Dec 1951 and Chitose, Japan Jan.1952 until Dec 1952. Keywords: Pvt. John R. Owens, Dewey Mayo, Guthery McKenzie, Homer Acosta, Franky Famigetti, Russell E Summerlin, Harold Koppitz, Donald White, Paul Brown, Capt. Maynard E. Caster, Lt. Speedman, Lt. John Owens,

Entry: 35627 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	M/SGT MADISON H. HEAD, 61ST FA BN KOREA
J.D. HEAD wrote on July 20, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother, M/Sgt Madison H. Head served with 61st FA Bn during Korea War in 1950-51. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him or may have served with him. Would like to know what Battery he served in, and what his duties were. I also served during Korean War as a Medic. E-mail me direct: jdhead@att.net Keywords: 61st FA Bn. Korea 1950-51

Entry: 29235 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	61ST FAB/1ST CAVALRY DIV/A BATTERY
MELVIN THOMAS wrote on November 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: TX UNIT: 61ST FAB- A BATTERY/1ST CAVALRY DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: looking for persons stationed in Korea late 1952-1954, and Hokkaido, Japan in 1954-1955 with 61st FAB- A battery. Keywords:

Entry: 28851 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO KNEW SAM NADAI
NANCY SCHAEFFER wrote on October 15, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 61ST 105MMH FA BN-1ST CAV DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Sam Nadai was my uncle. My mother (his sister) died in 1969 and have had little to no contact with his side of the family. Would like any information I can get. Thank you Keywords: Date of casualty 10/25/1951

Entry: 27158 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
BRIAN GUENTHENSPBERGER wrote on July 27, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SEYMOUR IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: My name is 1LT Brian Guenthenspberger, I just returned to the US from a tour in Korea with 4-7 Cav which is near the DMZ by Munsan. My grandfather, Vincent Guenthenspberger, did two tours in the Koream War. The first was with the 61st FA BN, 1st Cav Div. The second was with A/1-31 Inf, 7th Inf Div. I have been researching his experiences lately (he passed on two summers ago). I got ahold of a local newspaper article that talks about how "His battalion has lobbed more than 100,000 high explosive 105 millimeter shells into the Communist forces, killing 10,000 Reds and wounding another estimated 40,000 in more than nine months of rugged fighting." He never talked much about Korea all the way up until his death. If any one out there knew him or knew of him, I'd love to talk with you. I have already found someone that served with him in A/1-31 Inf on his second tour. I would just like to know more about where the 61st fought and any other information I can get my hands on. Thanks for your help. Keywords:

Entry: 22661 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW PFC JAMES H. SMITH, KIA
DONALD C. STOCKBAUER wrote on January 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: MILTON FL UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My dear friend James H. Smith was killed in Action on my 18th birthday, 26 Nov 1950. I have only 5 letters to remind me of him, but believe me, I have not, and, will never forget him and his supreme sacrifice. He was a boy when he enlisted, but soon became a man in Korea. I still miss him terribly. Please, if anyone reading this knew James, please let me know. Thank you. Keywords: PFC James H. Smith,(KIA on 26 Nov 50)Location: Kujang-Dong, N. Korea), A Co., 61st FA.Bn, 2nd Inf. Div.

Entry: 20058 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	BTRY C 61ST
SANDY PALMER wrote on October 20, 2001 CITY AND STATE: FT. WALTON BEACH FL UNIT: BTRY C 61ST SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the daughter of Paul Cecil Hall of Range, Alabama. He served in Korea in 1952. I was just hoping to locate any information on his unit and their service there, or anyone that might have known him. He died of cancer at an early age. Keywords: Btry C 61st FA Bn

Entry: 19699 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	HOPING FOR CONTACT THIS UNIT JULY 50- FEB 51
WALTER WILDER JR. wrote on October 1, 2001 CITY AND STATE: GREER SC UNIT: 61 ST FA BN HQ CO LEASON UNIT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: left camp drew july 50 on lst i was 16 years old and was assigned to drive battery commander jeep was transfered to leason squod stayed till wounded feb 17 51 have had no contact with any member of that unit .I would like to hear from any one from that unit Keywords:

Entry: 16904 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	61ST FIELD ARTILLARY
JOSEPH BAKER wrote on May 29, 2001 CITY AND STATE: RALEIGH NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Ferris H. Baker, served in Korea with the 61st Field Artillary. I am trying to find out more information regarding the 61st FA and where and when they fought in Korea. My father died in 1985 and I have become more interested in the activities of the 61st FA. Keywords:

Entry: 15360 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	FROM 1950 TO 1951
DONALD IDDINGS wrote on March 9, 2001 CITY AND STATE: WINDSOR NY UNIT: B BATTERY61ST'FIELD ARTILLERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WOULD TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE FROMTHIS TIME PERIOD. Keywords:

Entry: 14183 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	BATTERY B
HAROLD BERTRAM wrote on January 9, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ROCHESTER NY UNIT: BATTERY B 61ST FIELD ARTILLARY BATTALION, 1ST. CAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would like to hear from my fellow comrades that I served with in Battery B 61st Field Artillary Battalion, 1st. Calvary Division. I was present from June 1950 - 1952. Keywords:

Entry: 3798 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR PAUL FISCHER
SCOTT HATCH wrote on October 30, 1999 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm trying to track down information on my grandfather, alden hatch, who commanded 61st fab until he was wounded. his xo was major paul fischer. does anyone know of his whereabouts? Hello: I have corresponded with some of you in the past, but I am looking for anyone who might have rememberances of my grandfather, Lt. COl. Alden Hatch who was Battalion Commander of the 61st FAB. I would appreciate hearing from you at one of the following e-mail addresses. Thank you very much. Scott Hatch Keywords:

Entry: 2216 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	B BATTERY
PERCY J. ROGERS wrote on November 20, 1998 CITY AND STATE: WINDBER PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MY FELLOW COMMRADES THAT I SERVED WITH IN BATTERY B 61ST FIELD ARTILLARY BATTALION. Keywords:

Entry: 2099 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	61 FA FO AND 77FA
THOMAS E. (ED) WILLIAMS wrote on November 20, 1998 CITY AND STATE: FAYETTEVILLE NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: My father, Arlon T. Williams, was a member of the 1st Cav in Japan and went ashore at Pohangdong with the 61 FA and a short while later served with the 77 FA. He was an FO. He kept an unofficial unit diary for a short period of time (mostly during Oct-Nov 1950) and has various names, locations, and unit actions listed. He left Korea in August of 1951 and returned in either 1953 or 1954. He retired from the USA in 1970 as E8 at Ft. Bragg, NC, and still resides in Fayetteville, NC. Contact through my e-mail, Keywords:

Entry: 1633 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	JULY 1950
GLENN REYNOLDS wrote on November 20, 1998 CITY AND STATE: CHRISTMAS FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: I was with the 61th FA BN, 1 CAV. supporting the 5th CAV. Regt. Spent (2) years in Japan, 49 and 50. Went to Korea July 1950, landed at PONGYONG DO, July 18th, Rushed to Teagua, to help the 24th DIV. that had been encirled by the north Koreans. Pulled back to the Naktong River, and fought there until the Marines landed at Incohong(wrong spelling) then the race was on for the Yalu river. then back to Souel. Fought there until May 51, at which time I was on a recon mission and was captured May 14th which is my birthday. Spent the next (28)months (22days as guest of the North Koreans and the chinese army. Realesed Sept 5th. We turned out the lights at FREEMON VILLAGE. The last (45) years has been spent reliving the days of combat and the terrible months in camp #5 and #2. Please contact me if you were in my my Division or either prison camps. Your brother in arms. Glenn V Reynolds Keywords:

Entry: 865 61ST FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	B BATTERY 8/50-6/51
BILLIE D. HEWITT wrote on November 20, 1998 CITY AND STATE: SALIDA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM BTRY B 61ST FA BN AUG. 1950 TO JUNE 1951. Keywords:

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