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Christi Burden wrote on March 4, 2024

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City and State: MEDWAY OH

Unit: 77 FA BN B BTRY

Service or Relationship: US Army

Comments: My father George Manning Jr served with the 77th Field Artillery Battalion, B Battery in Korea 51-52 timeframe. I have several pictures of the men that he served with. One of the pictures has a list of names and positions in the gun section (105-50 Howitzer) on the back:
Alvin Anderson (truck driver); Paul Evach (Old Chief of Section), Elwood Danielson (New Chief of Section), Nahum Arnold (gunner), Tom Springer (number 2 man), George Manning (number one man), and Frank Friedel (ammo man). Other pictures contain the names John J Burroughs, Crump and Peterson (no first names given). I would be happy to share the digital images with any of the men from his section or with their surviving family members.

Keywords: George Manning, 77 Field Artillery, B Battery, Alvin Anderson, Paul Evach, Elwood Danielson, Nahum Arnold, Tom Springer, Frank Friedel, John J Burroughs, Crump, Peterson

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Sean Hoffman wrote on July 20, 2020

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City and State: STATE COLLEGE PA

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Comments: Im going to post again with some updated info with the hopes of making some connections. My grandfather turns 90 today. My grandfather, Richard Frank Hoffman was a Staff Sergeant and Warrant Officer in the Army and may have served with some of you or your relatives in Korea. I'm trying to put some of the pieces back together as I've only learned about his Purple Heart via a plaque he made for his parents after he returned from the war. I'm not sure exactly when he would have been overseas but he tells me that we was in B battalion. He recalled yesterday that he deployed from the base in Japan in late 1950 or early 1951 and did not return to Japan until the 77th (last group out) As I read it, the unit got back to Japan on 1/16/52 which he believed seemed accurate. If anyone can shed any light on what his unit was doing or reconnect him with any other surviving members of his unit, I would be grateful. Thank you again.

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Kyle Kennedy wrote on July 17, 2020

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City and State: OH

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Comments: My grandpa Gerald L Wade was in Korea with the 1st Cav 77th artillery battalion. All I know was he was a corporal and was the secretary to the admin general. Or something like that. He passed away last October and I don’t know much about his time in the army. Hopefully someone could share about his unit.
Thanks
Kyle

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Brandon Motta wrote on March 7, 2020

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City and State: MA

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Comments: AS a great nephew of Manuel V. Motta i am looking for any info from anyone that served with him in the 77th Field Artillery, 1st Calvary. It looks like his patrol was ambushed on 10/13/50 and was KIA. Info on him has gone missing over the years, but there will be a big memorial service for him this Memorial Day 2020. His service and sacrifice is remembered everyday, as the town has memorialized an atheltic field for his in his home town.
I would love to speak with anyone that might of knew him, or even have pictures.

Keywords: Manny Motta, Manuel V. Motta, October 13, 1950

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Sean Hoffman wrote on September 2, 2019

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City and State: STATE COLLEGE PA

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Comments: My grandfather, Richard Frank Hoffman was a Master Sergeant and Warrant Officer in the Army and may have served with some of you or your relatives in Korea. I'm trying to put some of the pieces back together as I've only learned about his Purple Heart via a plaque he made for his parents after he returned from the war. I'm not sure exactly when he would have been overseas but he tells me that we was in B battalion. If anyone can shed any light on what his unit was doing or reconnect him with any other surviving members of his unit, I would be grateful. Thanks.

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Christine Murphy MacLeod wrote on November 11, 2017

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City and State: INTERVALE NH

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, John J Murphy, possible nickname Irish was in the 77th field artillery battalion / 7thCavalry Regiment Second Battalion Combat Team in Kaesong Korea in 1951. We have many great pictures of him and his unit. Lots of guys we would love to know their names. Would love to have any information. Johnnie passed away in 1984.Thank you to all our veterans.

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Noelle Matta wrote on June 5, 2016

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City and State: PEQUEA PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather, Harry Loy, was in the 77th FA BN and was killed in Korea in 1951. My family, specifically my father, knows very little about his father and I am looking for people who may have known him and have information and stories they could share with us. Any information you have, even if it is not about Harry Loy specifically and more about what the 77th was doing, would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Harry Loy, 1st Lieutenant

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Thomas Kane wrote on June 22, 2015

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City and State: CARLISLE PA

Unit: 77TH FA, 1ST CAV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I wrote this previous e-mail, but I guess my e-mail did not take:

Comments: My father was in the 77th AF, 1st Cav in Korea. 1LT Daniel C. Kane. He died when I was very young and I am trying to find out as much information on him and his unit as possible. I believe he served in A and C Batteries as a Forward Observer. Thanks.


Keywords: Hill 395, Hill 37 and 38. Toxon Chinese
Bed Check Charlie.

I would like to add one other detail. My father put his unit in for a citation and was told to put himself in as well. He did not do this out of his belief that it would not be appropriate. I would like to find out if any of those who received the award recall the event that led to the award.

Keywords: Unit cited for action during the war.

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Thomas Kane wrote on June 22, 2015

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City and State: CARLISLE PA

Unit: 77TH FA, !ST CAV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father passed away many years ago in 1971, arguably never recovering from his action in Korea. He would wake up screaming things like bed check Charlie and the tanks the tanks and of course coordinates that we could not understand. He was an Forward Observer with the 77th Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division. He was an ROTC cadet from St. Bonaventure University and was pulled out of school early to fight in Korea.

I do not know what I am looking for really. I have some of his items from the war, patches, and keepsakes etc. I guess I am curious if there is anyone left after all of this time that might still have known him or about his unit.

I recently suffered a fire at the family home and much was lost, but one thing I found was a DM armband, not DMZ and a gemmed belt that appears like it might have been some sort of fraternity belt or activity that might have been part of the unit lore.

He worked as part of the Saber and First Cav publications after the War and wrote articles and aided in 1st Cav functions and such. He loved the 1st Cav, I know that. He would not even let us watch F-troop since it was insulting to the Cav.

Keywords: I am not sure the battles or where he even was. I know he was in a heated exchange with a tank unit and he was calling in fire on them and his own position. He became separated from his unit during one engagement and he an a buddy had to work their way back to friendly lines. His nightmares included Bed Check Charlie and tank references. I was told his unit was primarily Korean and black US soldiers. With integration being a new thing, many Catholic Officers were chosen to lead units consisting of many black soldiers.

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Doug Stubbe wrote on January 30, 2015

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Comments: I am assisting a veteran, Gary Nordin, who served in B Btry, 77th Artillery 3/1962 - 3/1963 with a VA claim. If you served with and/or new Gary please contact me. I am also looking for something that will show where B Btry was located, i.e. how close to the DMZ was the unit? Thanks

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John (jack) Sauter wrote on December 13, 2014

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City and State: PENSACOLA FL

Unit: HQ CO 77TH FA BN 1ST CAV DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was reviewing the casualty list and noticed my name was not included. I was wounded three times during the ambush on 13 Oct 50. I believe my survival was due to Cpl Minoru Sasaki coming to my aid, moving out of the line of fire. He was seriously wounded while aiding me and he died the next day from the wounds he received. I was medically evacuated back to Valley Forge Army Hospital and later on returned to duty, remaining in the service for 20 year retirement. My service number was RA13272032. During that time I used the first name Jack and later on changed it to John since that was the correct birth certificate name.

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Kris Olafson wrote on September 13, 2014

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City and State: RAPID CITY SD

Unit: 77TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION (105MM)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: To all of the brave men who served with my father in the A and B Batterys I would like to thank you for your great and demanding service.
My father is currently in the Ft Meade VA Hospital in South Dakota. I am interested in speaking with anyone that may recall serving with him. He posted on this site, back about 2003, I think. I don't know if anyone would recall him from Camp Drew where he was injured by a howitzer and was in the hospital for a few months. Later he spent time in Korea from October of 1950 - Sep 1951 or there-abouts I think. That was with time in both A and B batterys, at different times obviously. He spoke recently of a colonel that let him shoot both his 45 and another rifle that he said he really enjoyed firing. He also told me of having to advance to to the rear while being chased and shooting as they were on the move....That sounded very scary...I never get any more than minor details out of him...He spoke of seeing some death that was far more than anyone should ever have to see. I also want to mention that he was awarded a placard from the army with something about 5 major battles or campaigns. I never have been able to figure which locations or what they are, and again it is because he neve gave any details. He only mentioned that they dove the North Koreans and Chinese clear up to the north past Pyongyang, and then they were pushed back and forth several times. I was in the Navy and visited Seoul, and spoke of the Han River. He also mentioned that they had camped on the emporers or rulers land by the Han river there. If any of you have any memories and wish to divulge historical or personal details about the places or battles you were maybe shared with my father I would be honored.
Again Thank all of you and God Bless the American Warrior!!!

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Wilfred Henry wrote on January 30, 2014

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City and State: FRANKLIN LA

Unit: 1ST CALVARY 77TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Seeking any buddies who served at the foot of Mt. Fuji during the Korean Conflict from 52-55. I was a gunner and hung with George Washington, Billy Joe Dawson, and Robinson. You all would tell me Henry you are still wet behind the ears because I was the youngest. I learned so much from you experienced vets and I just want to say thank you and I hope to see or talk to any of you who are still around.

Keywords: Mr. Fuji, Korean Conflict, Billy Joe Dawson, George Washington, 1st Calvary, Gunner, 77th Infantry Field Artillery Battalion

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Nash O. Thompson II wrote on September 2, 2012

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City and State: NOKOMIS FL

Unit: 77TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION CAMP DREW, JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: If you or your family member or friend recall Major Nash O Thompson,
Executive Officer, 77th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, in
Japan, 1950, and Korea, 1950/1951 please
contact me. Would like to hear your comments about my dad.
Respectfully,
Son,
Nash O Thompson II

Keywords: Son of 77th Field Artillery Battalion Executive Officer

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James Foradas wrote on April 29, 2012

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City and State: CANTON OH

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Comments: Looking for information on First Sgt. Earl Jones, KIA
1950. Internet sources indicate he was with Battery C
77th Field Artillery, 1st Cav. Div. and was Killed in
Action on September 27, 1950. He is my children's
Great Uncle on their mom's side. If anyone knows where
I can get copies of After Action Reports for that unit
in that time frame I would appreciate it.

Keywords: Pusan Perimeter Breakout 1950, C Battery 77th Field
Artillery Bn. 1st Cav

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John Difani wrote on January 23, 2012

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City and State: POCAHONTAS AR

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Will someone please help me find some of my dad's old
friends he served with. I've been searching for years
for some kind of connection to his unit and just
stumbled across this site. If you can help in ANYWAY
please contact me!!I know absolutely nothing about
his war experiences.

Keywords: 77th Field Artillery Battallion A Battery 1950-1952

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Robert A. (Bob) James wrote on September 27, 2011

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City and State: GIBSONTON FL

Unit: F.O. TEAM,B BTRY 77TH F.A.BN.7TH CAV REGT 1ST CAV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My Brother PFC Richard E(Gene)James was assigned to B Btry 77th FA Bn.7th Cav.Regt.1st Cav.Div.around Dec, 1949,at Camp Drew,Japan,17 yrs old.

PC James landed in Korea with the Division around 18 Jul.50 as a Gun crewman,until his 18th B-Day and then assigned to B-Btry F.O. Team.

The Team had went through hell together until around 20-31 January 1951,after the Team was assigned to the Greek Expn.Force(UN CMD).

While carring the equipment,and being on a O.P. for over 18 hrs were retreating south due to a N.Korean counter attack about 3am in the morning,the Jeep Driver fell asleep
and went in to the ditch and flipped over,pinning Lt Bush under the jeep.

My brother and the 2 others lifted the jeep up enough to get the LT out, but my brother was in pain, he had broken his upper arm.

He was rushed to a aid station to the rear and then to a Swedish Hospital,American doctors wanted to operate,but a Swedish doctor said no,my brother was put asleep and woke up in pain and his upper body was in a cast,the next day he was evac to the the states and was in a Army Hospital for 222 day befor returning to duty in the States,and later shipped to Germany and was Honorably discharged on 23 April 1953,20 yrs old.

Many thanks to all who have served our GREAT NATION

I tryed to get the Purple Heart for him but it was disapproved,2 Aug 2011,my brother just turned 79 yrs Young.

DOES any one remember the Accident,if so please
contact me through my E-Mail address

Thank You
Bob James,
SFC,US Army retired

Keywords: Capt Allred,Btry Cmd.Lt Bush,Sgt Foster,Cpl Dumas and
my brother PFC James made up the F.O.Team,after his
18th B-Day 30 Aug 1950

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Rod Dearth wrote on September 19, 2011

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City and State: ALPINE TX

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I'd like to hear from anyone who knew Lieutenant Alan
A. Brister of A Battery, 77th, or my late father,
Sergeant Myles H. Dearth, or members of the 77th who
were in action near Yongdong, Korea on/about 22 July
1950.

Keywords: Yongdong, Korea; 77th A Battery FO

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Rhett Diez wrote on August 14, 2011

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City and State: BRANDON FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knows my dad Huey Diez, whom served for for about three years in Korea and Japan.
I believe he tells me he was an Artillary Agent. Please contact me with any info. He would be ecstatic if he could talk to anyone that he had known. First Cavalry...77th Field Artillary...Service Battery...

Keywords: First Cav/77th Bat/Service Battery/1951-1953 

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Robert A. (Bob) James wrote on July 28, 2011

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City and State: GIBSONTON FL

Unit: B BTRY2/20FA(HJ)BN 1ST CAV/B-1/12(HJ)FA BN 2ND INF

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I would like to thank Ted and Hal,Korean War Project, and Doc,Sgt Mikie,Mike M.and All the Great People from the 77th Field Artillery Association for there Help,A Big THANK YOU
Around the 1st of the year with the help from all the Great People I listed above, I Submitted my request for my brother's Correction of Military Records and request for The Purple Heart and The Bronze Star,with Info from LTC Bush,(brother's OIC in 1951)and through Senator Brown's Office,who forwarded it to the Army's review Board, and I'm told it might take a while but I just wanted to thank the People who made it possible for my Brother and Me to get this far with the request,and like my brother stated,even if he does not get the Medals,He knows the people who means the most to him in life,knows just what happened to him early in his young life and they are the ones he cares about and what they think of Him as A Husband, Father,Brother,Grandpa and Great Grandpa is what counts the most to him.

From Brothers in Arms

Richard and Bob James

Keywords: HONEST JOHN 

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Matthew Foreman wrote on June 11, 2011

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City and State: UT

Unit: 1ST CAV C BTRY 77TH FA BN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: please help me with this. my gpa only has so much longer in his life to live and this is one of the greatest things hell ever want in life. please help me with this. thanx.

Keywords: my gpa roy foreman was stationed in japan in korea during the korean war from 52-54. hes been looking for his old master sgt stokes r bly but never saw or heard from him again after the war. they were very close friends in the war. i mean very close. they talked to eachother alot is what i was told by my gpa. they did many things together in the war. ive even tried looking for records on stokes but cant find anything and im very good in genealogy. i would love to have a relative of stokes or stokes himself talk to my gpa buzz and tell him his life after the war. it would be great to even get another picture of stokes being that my gpa lost his after 60 years gone by. this would really make my gpa happy. hes been wanting this information for years now. i promised id find stokes information for him and if you can that could help me alot. thank you so much.  

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Joan Meadows Harris wrote on April 17, 2011

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Comments: I have not forgotten!

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Elizabeth Shimp wrote on January 7, 2011

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City and State: MASSILLON OH

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Comments: My grandfather was in the Korean War-77th F.A.B 1st Calavry Division.He was a sgt in the U.S. Army Does anyone remember him?

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Eugene Belaire wrote on November 3, 2010

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City and State: JOHNSON CITY TN

Unit: 77TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN. (105 MM)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Howard Gumaer SR. wrote on September 18, 2010

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City and State: SAN JACINTO CA

Unit: HQBATRY 77TH FA.BN 1ST CAV DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: would like to git in contact with anyone that was there or at camp crawford,Hokido,japan 1951-1952

Keywords: forward obsever on Hill 281 with lt Robert Snyder and
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Robert A. (Bob) James wrote on June 27, 2010

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City and State: GIBSONTON FL

Unit: B BTRY 2/20FA BN.1ST CAV.DIV.15APR-30JUN1965

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I posted a message on 8 July 2008 and the other day 16 June 2010,My brother's Officer In Charge of the F.O. Team sent me a E-mail and I called him and Lt(1950)Bush told me about some of the things that He Lt Bush,Sgt Foster,Cpl Dumas,and my brother,Pvt James went through,during the Korean War,(1950-51)it is amazing,after 60 years being able to make contact with someone who may have saved your life, unbelievable I think,Thanks to The Korean War Project
I told my brother and gave him the Lt's Name and Phone #,now I'm just waiting to hear from my brother to see how there reunion,by phone went? I talked to my brother today 26 June,and he told me that he didn't
know what to say or how to start the conversation.
But anyways thanks to Korean War Project for making this possible.It works
Bob James
Florida

Keywords: Unbelieveable after 60 yrs Best F.O.Team in Korea

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Bill Potts SR. wrote on October 13, 2009

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City and State: CENTERVILLE OH

Unit: SV. BTRY 77TH F.A.B IST CALVARY DIV.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: One of the finest Officers I had the pleasure of serving under was THEN in Japan Capt. William H.Hamilton who later was promoted to Major in Korea. I served with him at Camp Drew in Japan at the 77th Motor pool in 1949 and a few months in 1950 until the Korean conflict. I was 19 at the time and wet behind the ears as I was his Dispatcher but I think alot about those days and what a fine Officer he was. Can anyone PLEASE let me know if the GOOD MAJOR is still alive? I'm sure he is retired....at the time in 1949 his home was Nutely New Jersy...PLEASE anyone who has info on him??? Appreciate knowing the whereabouts of a fine Officer!!!

Keywords: Bill

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Howard Gumaer SR. wrote on May 24, 2009

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City and State: SAN JACINTO CA

Unit: A BATTERY 77TH FA BN 1ST CAV DIV ALLSO I WAS IN HQ

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: IAM SURE IF ANYONE CONTACS ME I WELL REMEMBER THEM

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Doc Bosma wrote on March 18, 2009

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City and State: BOONVILLE MO

Unit: 77TH ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Our purpose is go put in touch all of those who have served with or attached to the various battalions of the 77th Field Artillery. We were organized in November, 1988, and hold reunions regularly.

Keywords: 77FA, Task Force 777, Field Artillery,

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Robert A. (Bob) James wrote on September 21, 2008

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City and State: GIBSONTON FL

Unit: B BTRY 77TH FA,7 CAV.REGT,1ST CAV DIV.

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother was assigned to B Btry 77th FA.Bn.Forward Observer Section, 1950 to Mar or Apr 1951,in March or April 1951 about 3 Oclock in the morning there Jeep Flipped over and the driver was pinned under the jeep, my brother and the other 2 soldiers lifted the jeep up enough to get the driver out, both the driver and my brother was taken to a Swedish hospital just behind the lines, the drive and my brother was evacuated to Japan and then to the states, my brother had a broken arm, but when I can get him to talk about the war, he told me that he almost meet his makes on hill 660, they had to retake the hill 4 or 5 times, and when he talks about it he gets chocked up and that's when he changes the subject. CAN any one tell me about hill 660, around the 21 September 1950 ?
What happened ???, how long did the battle last ??
My Brother was Presented the Korean War Service Medal, by the VFW Post 7201, in Marion Ohio, on 7 Sept.2008, he turned 76 years Young on 30 Aug.08, he was only 19 years old when he was evacuated from Korea and 20 years old when he was honorablied Discharged from the Army, upon on completion of his service agreement. Thanks

Keywords: Questions about Hill 660

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Allen Hale wrote on July 22, 2008

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City and State: HANOVER PA

Unit: 32ND IHF REG, 7TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: andy was my uncle and we were very close. myself and other members of andy's family would like to here from anyone who knew him. i also served in korea with the 32nd inf reg , 7th inf div as a radio operator, but not at the same time that andy did.

Keywords: andy--77th field artillary battalion--paechon

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Howard Gumaer SR. wrote on July 2, 2008

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City and State: SAN JACINTO CA

Unit: A BATTERY 77TH FA BN 1ST CAV DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: i am a member of the 1st cavairy Division Association

Keywords: we were near chorwon korea when the 1s cav was replaced by the 24th div and the 1st cav went to hokido,japan, camp crawford

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Donna Garretson wrote on January 31, 2008

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City and State: MARION NC

Unit: 77TH FA FIRST CAV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad served in Korea... He was seriously wounded on Oct 13, 1950 at Paechon when the unit he was in was ambushed by about 200 enemy soldiers. Dad recieved the purple heart, and the bronze star with a V becouse of his actions in that battle, at the time he was a corporal and was driving a munitions truck. Dad never talked much about his time over there, and we didnt know what had happened on that day til after he passed away last year of Pancreatic cancer.. I would like to talk with anyone that may have known Dad, and may have been with this unit on that day.. Again his name is Donald Jay Kendall he was from Michigan.. This is very important to us, and especially His grandsons, one of whom has followed in Dads footsteps.. Thank you so much for any info that you can give us ...Donna Kendall Garretson

Keywords: Don Kendall

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Cindy Poss-Pratt wrote on September 12, 2007

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Keywords: My daddy Robert Eugene Poss (Buddy) was a POW for years he was in and out of the VA hospital with what I knew as Jungle Rot. I am interested in knowing if anyone had any parasites that came from the war.

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Christian Frese wrote on March 28, 2007

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Comments: Im looking for Information of Harold Lee Neubold, KIA, near Paechon, Korea Oct. 13, 1950; he was Cpl in the 77th Field Artillery BN 105mm, 1st Cav. Div., or Information of the Battle near Paechon of Oct. 13, 1950.

Thanking you in advance for any help you can give me.

Sincerely,

Christian Frese

Keywords: Harold L Neubold, Paechon, Oct. 13, 1950

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Doc Bosma wrote on August 15, 2006

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City and State: BOONVILLE MO

Unit: 77TH FIELD ARTILLERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: The 77th Artillery Association's reunion will be January 24-28, 2007 on Fort Sill, Oklahoma. More information at: http://www.77fa.org or call 660-882-5390.

Keywords: 77th, Artillery, Reunion

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Gordon Crump wrote on January 17, 2006

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City and State: GREENSBURG KY

Unit: B BATTERY, 77TH FA BN., LST CAVALARY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: I would be happy to hear from anyone in Battery B, 77th FA Bn., between July 1951 and October, 1952.

I remember SFC John Hickey, whose message is above but no email address. He was in Fire Direction, then Field First Sgt; a tall, handsome fellow, with a good
head on his shoulders and as easy going as circumstances permitted.

Lt. Robert White, a West Pointer, was my favorite all-time officer. He pulled much extra duty as FO and
managed to beat the two days average life span for Forward Observers. I recall Sgt. Mangrum's explanation for being awarded a Silver Star: " I was the only one with a dime for the Coke machine!" Actually, he was in enemy territory, crouched behind a rock wall and batting Chinese soldiers in the head with an entrenching tool, as they jumped over the wall.

Darrel Ivy, from Sgt. Arnold Naum's No. 1 gun crew, attended my wedding and Robert Barr and I ran into
each other in Mississippi but, I haven't heard from
anyone else since we were in Korea, then Hokkiado, Japan.

Blessings and Best Wishes to All,

Gordon Crump

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Gerry Blevins wrote on March 5, 2005

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Comments: Looking for anyone who was with the 77th Field Artillery attached to 7th Cavalry Regiment who was at InChin Ni from 12-1953 to 7-1953, trying to find out where this place was, doing research of my Father's service during Korean War. Also looking for a buddy he served with named Vern Ellafritz.

Keywords: 77th Field Artillery Battery and Battery "B" Headquarters Co. 12-12-1953 to 02-1953. Vern Ellafritz.

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Karen Wilmoth wrote on December 26, 2004

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City and State: MILTON WV

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am working on a book about soldiers from Cabell County, WV. CPL James R. Bowen was KIA on October 13, 1950. His unit was FA Bn 105MMH. What does 105MMH mean? Also his specialty is listed as 00641. Could someone tell me what that is?

According to other comments/queries on this board the 77th FA Bn, 1st Cav Div came under ambush on Oct 13, 1950 near Paechon, Korea. Would someone tell me about the action of that day that led to so many deaths? Does anyone remember CPL Bowen?

Thank you for any help you can give to remember CPL Bowen in this book. Karen karenwwwv@aol.com

Keywords: ambush; FA Bn 105MMH; Paechon, Korea; James R. Bowen

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Thomas K. Johnson SR. wrote on December 5, 2004

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City and State: DE QUEEN AR

Unit: HQ - HQ BTRY, 77TH FA, 1ST. CAV. DIV. ARTY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: I am trying to find any information which substantiated diseases contacted as a result of service in Korea. Especially? Parasites and Amoeba

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Thomas Kane wrote on October 5, 2004

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City and State: CARLISLE PA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My father was in the 77th AF, 1st Cav in Korea. 1LT Daniel C. Kane. He died when I was very young and I am trying to find out as much information on him and his unit as possible. I believe he served in A and C Batteries as a Forward Observer. Thanks.

Keywords: Hill 395, Hill 37 and 38. "Toxon" Chinese
"Bed Check Charlie".

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John Whitescarver wrote on September 7, 2004

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City and State: PERRYSBURG OH

Unit: 77TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATT.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am trying to find some of my olf friends that I would like to get in touch with them to see how they are doing.

Keywords: I was called Whitey. Ralph Bowman, Bill Hale, Sam Wallace, Jim Weand,

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John Morris wrote on July 27, 2004

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Comments: my uncle was kia 10 13 1950,my dad always talked about him and his buddies.i have pictures but would like to hear from anyone who knew him.

thank you
john morris

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Steve Olafson wrote on September 9, 2003

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City and State: RAPID CITY SD

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: A Battery

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Hugh Harrington wrote on July 2, 2002

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City and State: JONESBORO AR

Unit: 77FA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served in Korea Oct. 1950-July 1951 Capt.Teague was Btry, Comander. Sgt. 1/c Austin Monday's gun crew

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Eugene Belaire wrote on November 20, 2001

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City and State: LA MESA NM

Unit: B BATTERY, 77TH FA BN 1ST CAV DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED IN MY UNIT

Keywords: SEPT 1950 TO OCTOBER 1951

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Charles E. Toole wrote on February 15, 2001

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City and State: ANCHORAGE AK

Unit: BTRY C, 68TH AAA GUN BN

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Comments: Went to Korea with 68th in August 1950; served in C Btry and A Btry. In May 1951 transferred to 77th FA Bn (105), direct support to 7th Cav Regt, 1st Cav Div. If you served in the 68th AAA Gun Battalion any time the unit was in Korea and wish to be added to our permanent mailing list of ex-members, do the following:

Write me or Email me at the addresses shown below, furnishing your full name, complete mailing address (to include zip code), telephone number, and the battery you served in. Include your wife's name if you wish.

Doing this will put you on a mailing list to receive notification of our annual reunions. Our 2001 reunion will take place 18 - 21 October 2001 at the Lodge of the Ozarks, Branson, Missouri.

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James Moore wrote on September 25, 2000

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City and State: EULESS TX

Unit: 77TH FA, A BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father is looking for information about the Pre Korean War 77th FA. The 77th was among the occupation forces in Japan after WWII, and were based in Camp Drew, Koizuma Japan.

He would welcome any information or contacts anyone may have from this time. He is very interested at this time in finding information about Cpl. Robert W. Hoffman (1949) or Master Sgt. Joseph W. Morton, who later received a battlefield commission in 1951.

Keywords: Camp Drew, Koizuma, Japan, Robert Hoffman, Joseph Morton, Pre-Korea, Army of Occupation

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James Lashley wrote on September 23, 2000

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City and State: EUTAW AL

Unit: 77TH FIELD A BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 77TH FIELD A BATTERY

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Doc Bosma wrote on July 21, 2000

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City and State: BOONVILLE MO

Unit: 77TH ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: We're at it AGAIN! Reunion 2000 will be November 9-12 at the Howard Johnson's Conference Center in Lawton, OK. Korea vet and former Lawton Mayor Ted Marley, A 1/77th 50-52, will be one of our hosts!! Call (800)359-0020 to make reservations at the hotel. You can register for the reunion online at our website, http://www.77fa.org
See YOU in November!!!

Keywords: 77th,1/77th,Falcons,En Garde,FA,Artillery, Association,Reunion

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