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780th Field Artillery Battalion (8" Towed)
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780th FIELD ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION

GEORGE ELLIS
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52 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - February 16, 2008
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Entry: 64322
780th Field Artillery Bn (8" Towed)

IN KOREA APRIL '52 - JUNE '53

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RAY SHAFFER wrote on 2008-02-16 09:14:47.0

Comments:

Keywords: MUNG DUNG NE VALLEY, 555 105 FA BN, BUNKER BUILDERS, R&R IN JAPAN, MT. FUJI FROM THE AIR, LOTS OF PIC BUT NOT IN DIGITAL.

GREG PERRIN & ART PERLMUTTER

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Current Message 2 - February 16, 2008
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Entry: 64321
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IN KOREA APRIL '52 - JUNE '53

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RAY SHAFFER wrote on 2008-02-16 09:10:46.0

Comments:

Keywords: MUNG DUNG NE VALLEY, 555 105 FA BN, BUNKER BUILDERS, R&R IN JAPAN, MT. FUJI FROM THE AIR, LOTS OF PIC BUT NOT IN DIGITAL.

GREG PERRIN & ART PERLMUTTER

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Current Message 3 - February 16, 2008
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Entry: 64320
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IN KOREA APRIL '52 - JUNE '53

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RAY SHAFFER wrote on 2008-02-16 09:10:46.0

Comments:

Keywords: MUNG DUNG NE VALLEY, 555 105 FA BN, BUNKER BUILDERS, R&R IN JAPAN, MT. FUJI FROM THE AIR, LOTS OF PIC BUT NOT IN DIGITAL.

GREG PERRIN & ART PERLMUTTER

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Current Message 4 - August 26, 2007
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Entry: 62095
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HQ BTRY MAY 1952 - JUNE 1953

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RAYMOND C. SHAFFER wrote on 2007-08-26 19:57:30.0

Comments: I HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF BLACK & WHITE PICTURES OF THE VALLEY FOR 1952-1953

Keywords: RAY BATTALIAN COMMANDER WORE A CHROME HELMET ON FRONT LINE MUNG DUNG NE VALLEY COLD WINTERS, RAINY SPRING, BUNKER BUILDERS

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Current Message 5 - August 7, 2006
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Entry: 58400
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joebill@charter.net

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marshall underwood wrote on 2006-08-07 18:26:46.0

Comments: was in korea in 1951 52 with a btry 780th fa bn as chief of firing btry back again in 1963 64 with 76th engr bn and 2nd engr gp back again in 1967 68 with 76th engr bn and 2ngr gp as gp csm ret in 1973 live in tn thanks marshall

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Current Message 6 - July 13, 2006
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Entry: 58083
780th Field Artillery Bn (8" Towed)

8 INCH HOWITZERS

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GEORGE ELLIS wrote on 2006-07-13 13:47:25.0

Comments: MY UNIT MOSTLY SUPPORTED 5TH MARINE REGIMENT, WE WERE IN A SEVEN MILE LONG VALLEY, WITH SOYANG-GANG RIVER TO OUR LEFT, AND JUST ABOUT FOUR MILES DUE EAST OF NORTERN RIM OF PUNCHBOWL.. THE 105'S OF THE 11TH MARINES WERE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT VALLEY. THE 196TH , A 155 HOW UNIT WERE AT REAR OF VALLEY. FIFTH MARINE C.P WAS BEHIND AND ACROSS MSR FROM US. AT ONE TIME THERE WERE TWO SEARCH-LIGHT TRUCK ON THE HILL BEHIND.WE HAD TWO FRIENDLY FIRE ATTACKS . ONE BY NAVY CORSAIRS, HIT MARINE FUEL DUMP, AND ONE BY JETS, CAUSING ONE BUNKER TO CAVE IN IN FOURTH SECTION KILLING CHIEF OF SECTION....ANY ONE REMEMBER?

Keywords: CALL SIGN NOD CHARLEY EAST OF PUNCHBOWL

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Current Message 7 - January 19, 2006
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Entry: 55256
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780th BN, C Battery (Roanoke, VA)

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Bruce Jennings wrote on 2006-01-19 09:18:03.0

Comments: Looking for information about my father.

Keywords: Allen H. Jennings, 780th BN, C Battery

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Current Message 8 - November 1, 2005
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Entry: 53878
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Charles

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Edgar Mitch wrote on 2005-11-01 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have served with or remembers Charles "Herbie" Pennsyl. This veteran is short on life and is looking for someone who might have served with him.

Keywords: Charles H. pennsyl, Herbie Pennsyl, 780th Field Artillery Bn.

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Current Message 9 - July 1, 2005
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Entry: 51798
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im looking for info on..

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jason HOLLOWAY-GRANT wrote on 2005-07-01 00:00:00.0

Comments: does anyone know any info on richard grant, b company, 780th artllery division? hes my grand father and im looking for info on his activies during the war also any info on operation mountain goat would be very usefull.

Keywords: operation mountain goat

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Current Message 10 - April 11, 2005
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Entry: 50107
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Looking for :

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Thamas Press wrote on 2005-04-11 00:00:00.0

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Keywords: Looking for Lt. Bennefield, pilot with 780 FA, or any who served with me.

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Current Message 11 - February 8, 2005
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Entry: 48781
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MEMORIES OF RICHARD BANKS?

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Ann Banks wrote on 2005-02-08 15:58:41.0

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Current Message 12 - December 21, 2004
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Entry: 47631
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RICHARD MSHOOSHIAN

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Brian Ansbigian wrote on 2004-12-21 18:31:26.0

Comments: Did anyone know richard mshooshian...hes my grandfather.

Keywords: 780th FA Battery B

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Current Message 13 - November 12, 2004
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Entry: 46824
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Finding our location 1953

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john TRAINOR wrote on 2004-11-12 14:17:03.0

Comments: I need to research my records to see just where I was.

Keywords: 11 months and just before the war ended

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Current Message 14 - June 20, 2004
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Entry: 43938
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more info

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BOBBY JOHNSON wrote on 2004-06-20 19:05:24.0

Comments:

Keywords: sorry his name was Douglas Johnson. in country 52 and 53. was sargent first class.

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Current Message 15 - June 20, 2004
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Entry: 43936
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LOOKING FOR SMITHSONIAN INFO.

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BOBBY JOHNSON wrote on 2004-06-20 19:00:35.0

Comments: someone contacted my father about reunions and some pictures they found in the smithsonian in washingtond.c. he has since passed away but my mom would like to see the pictures. if anyone knows about these any info would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: father served in 1952-1953.

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Current Message 16 - June 6, 2004
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Entry: 43610
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780TH FA BN AIR SECTION

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Katie Chapman Allardyce wrote on 2004-06-06 19:39:22.0

Comments: Trying to get info on my dad, Lt. Henry Otis Chapman Jr. Nicknamed Hank. Served very early on in Korea. Said he moved around a lot, but I have a patch from 780th FA BN Air Section. I understand that he was a forward observer. Also, he said he was with a platoon of Turks. Any info you can give is great! Thanks, Katie Chapman Allardyce

Keywords: Henry Otis Chapman Jr. (Hank) 780th FA BN Air Section

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Current Message 17 - June 6, 2004
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Entry: 43609
780th Field Artillery Bn (8" Towed)

780TH FA BN AIR SECTION

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Katie Chapman Allardyce wrote on 2004-06-06 19:33:45.0

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Current Message 18 - May 29, 2004
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Entry: 43314
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Grandfather

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Louis Formisano wrote on 2004-05-29 09:49:33.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Louis Formisano, he was in the 780th FA. But that is really all I know about the unit he was in, nothing more exact. I know he was promoted to corporal. If anyone knew him please let me know. Thanks.

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Current Message 19 - May 13, 2004
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Entry: 43025
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780th FAB HQ & HQ

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Fred Swaner wrote on 2004-05-13 17:37:45.0

Comments: I want establish a cold injury claim (frozen hands). I served between Feb 1953 and June 1953. Looking for someone who remembers me during that time. Thanks, Fred

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Current Message 20 - November 27, 2003
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Entry: 38773
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51-53

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Edward Burgess wrote on 2003-11-27 20:48:21.0

Comments: 1951-1953

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Current Message 21 - November 12, 2003
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Entry: 38277
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780th FA Bn

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John Minnick wrote on 2003-11-12 13:22:59.0

Comments: I was with A Baty 780th FA Bn. fron sept 51 to aug 52. Part of that time I was gunner and chief of section on an 8" self-propelled howitzer would like to hear from any one on that 8" SP. John Minnick

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Current Message 22 - November 4, 2003
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Entry: 38018
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e-mail address update

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JOHN O. Rem wrote on 2003-11-04 18:38:14.0

Comments: Still alive! Just updating e-mail addesss. Hi to all.

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Current Message 23 - August 13, 2003
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Entry: 36240
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780 TH REUNION

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GEORGE ELLIS wrote on 2003-08-13 00:48:35.0

Comments: HEY GUYS , WE WILL GET TOGETHER IN OMAHA THIS YEAR. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEINGALL OF THE 780 TH RED-LEGS THERE... C.S.M.O.

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Current Message 24 - July 24, 2003
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Entry: 35713
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WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT SEARVED WITH JOHN A. HOFFMAN 780 ART .BN 8 ' TOWD . KIA 1952-03

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Richard Hoffman wrote on 2003-07-24 09:06:10.0

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SEARVED WITH JACK

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780th Field Artillery Battalion

On Sun, 18 May 1997 
ken fry  camguy@ntcb.com  wrote:

Dear Sir,

My wife has a cousin who is searching for fellow members of his
battalion who served in the Korean war.

He was with the Army 780th Field Artillery Battalion.  He is trying to 
locate as many as possible for an upcoming reunion. If there is any 
information or advice for finding these people please e-mail any help 
will be greatly appreciated.

Yours Sincerely,
Kenneth Fry
camguy@ntcb.com

780th Field Artillery Battalion

On Tue, 11 Nov 1997 
Email address wrote:

I was looking for information on my grandfather Donald Blondin.
RA # 12110238, DOB June 16, 1929.

Served in the 780th Field Artillery Bn. He said other stuff like
10th corps, and 8th field artillery, but I don't know if that helps.

I was looking to give him something of rememberance for christmas.

Thanks for your help!
JD

780th Field Artillery Battalion

On Sat, 21 Feb 1998 
Jerry Sturman Email address wrote:

I am looking for a person who was in c-battery 780th field artillery bn.
We called him Tex Ward, Bill Williams who was our motor Sgt. said 
his name was Isom C. Ward

Any information you could help me with would be greatly appreciated. 

E-mail ojs@wcc.net