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8th Field Artillery Battalion (105MM)


72 Messages - Group 25 to 49
Current Message 25 - February 11, 2004
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1st. james wallace copes

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larry copes wrote on 2004-02-11 21:04:33.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone that server with my dad 1st. James Wallace Copes you can call me at toll free 8662263379 or 3189291626

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Current Message 26 - November 23, 2003
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Entry: 38589
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Fleming

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Pat Mallard wrote on 2003-11-23 07:10:08.0

Comments: Looking for Fleming for Lawrence Torres I am a friend trying to help him find him. He saved his life July 1950. Fleming (no first name known) was from Wisconsin. Thanks for your help.

Keywords: 25th Division 8th Field Artillery

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Current Message 27 - November 18, 2003
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Entry: 38500
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Dad Search for old army buddy

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Jody Engler wrote on 2003-11-18 22:14:35.0

Comments: I am trying to help my dad find one of his Army buddies.

My dad's name is John S. Oberg and he served in the 7th devision 8th artillery command veichal maintenace in Korea in the mid 50's. He was a specialist first class.

My dad is looking for Jacob R. Rendleman who at that time recided in NC and had two sons He was a sargent SFC.

If anyone has any information please e-mail me as this would mean the world to my dad he has been talking about him for as long as I can remember.

Thank you to anyone who can help.

Keywords: John S. Oberg seeking Jacob R. Rendleman, 7th devisoin 8th artillery command, Vechial maintenance.

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Current Message 28 - October 26, 2003
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Entry: 37816
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Chester Ray Morgan

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Dennis Morgan wrote on 2003-10-26 20:06:51.0

Comments: Don't know much about my father's military career, wondering if any of his army buddies may have served in the Korean War with him. His name was Chester Ray Morgan, he was stationed at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas 1950-53, enlisting two times. He is deceased would like to hear from his army buddies. I have learned he was a POW. Did you know him?

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Current Message 29 - October 17, 2003
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Entry: 37622
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CHOSIN SURVIVOR

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Richard J. Ronca wrote on 2003-10-17 12:22:26.0

Comments: Would like to contact anyone who made the march from the chosin to the ships at Hagru.

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Chosin Resivior

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Current Message 30 - April 1, 2003
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Entry: 33279
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Did you serve with my dad, John S. Byers?

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John Byers wrote on 2003-04-01 15:50:21.0

Comments: My dad doesn't talk much about Korea, and I'd like to know more about him.

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Current Message 31 - April 1, 2003
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Entry: 33275
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Sgt. Herbert R. Metz

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Herbert Metz wrote on 2003-04-01 12:39:25.0

Comments: 25th division battery B 8th fielder 13 months on the front line

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Current Message 32 - April 1, 2003
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Entry: 33274
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Herbert Metz wrote on 2003-04-01 12:38:42.0

Comments: 25th division battery B 8th fielder 13 months on the front line

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Current Message 33 - March 8, 2003
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Entry: 32593
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LOOKING TO REUNITE

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SHERRY RAMSEY wrote on 2003-03-08 03:34:15.0

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED AT FT. CHAFFEE, AR AROUND 1963-1964. I AM TRYING TO LOCATE MY FATHER WHO WAS STATIONED THERE AT THAT TIME. HE WAS WILLIAM EAKER (MILITARY POLICE). HE IS FROM CHICAGO, ILL. ANYONE THAT KNEW HIM OR WAS STATIONED THERE AROUND THAT TIME PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CONTACT ME. THIS DAUGHTER IS DESPERATE.

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Current Message 34 - January 7, 2003
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Entry: 31034
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SVC. Battery 8th 8th F.A.

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Tony Kirk wrote on 2003-01-07 12:38:33.0

Comments: Looking for anybody who served 8th 8th Service Battery during time period of 28Oct83 to 28Oct84 would like to talk to any and all personnel. Thanks

Keywords: Camp Stanley, Mustang Club

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Current Message 35 - November 19, 2002
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Entry: 29707
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HERSCHEL BOWERS wrote on 2002-11-19 15:54:53.0

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Current Message 36 - September 20, 2002
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Entry: 28380
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Looking for Addison Terry

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PAUL J. Barnette wrote on 2002-09-20 11:39:40.0

Comments: Does anyone know the whereabouts of Addison Terry? He was a 1lt. with the 8th Fa Bn.in korea assigned to 25th Inf. Div. He was wounded in action 09/06/1950. He was a forward observer.

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Current Message 37 - September 14, 2002
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Entry: 28261
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Looking for 8th Artillery 1951-1952

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William Dearmon wrote on 2002-09-14 12:59:29.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with me during 1951-1952

Keywords: Nick Names --RED, WHITEY, or W.E. DUB

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Current Message 38 - September 14, 2002
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Entry: 28260
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Looking for 8th Artillery 1951-1952

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William Dearmon wrote on 2002-09-14 12:57:36.0

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Current Message 39 - August 24, 2002
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Entry: 27810
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25TH INFANTRY SV BTRY 8TH F.A.BN

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Linda Smith wrote on 2002-08-24 03:55:48.0

Comments: Daughter of Boyd W. Altom - Service Battery Unit: 25th infantry SV BTRY 8TH F.A.BN I am searching for information/comrades that may have served with my father, Boyd W. Altom during the Korean War. He was from AR. and completed Basic training at Camp Chaffee, AR in May, 1951. Later he was stationed in San Francisco assigned to the SV BTRY, 8th F.A. BN, which I believe to be a part of the 25th Infantry Division. He then went to Korea and later Germany. His ranks were Specialist-2 & Sergeant, Signal Corps.One of his Army Buddies name was Arthur Seagrave from New York...Any help locating information about his unit or comrades would be greatly appreciated...please email me...thanks

Keywords: Boyd W. Altom of the 25th infantry SV BTRY 8TH F.A.BN

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Current Message 40 - June 14, 2002
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Entry: 26259
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searching

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sterling hays wrote on 2002-06-14 13:24:05.0

Comments: Verification that SFC Carl J Godwin served in Korea with 8th field artillery battery B 25th Infantry 1952-54, for approval in the vfw.

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Current Message 41 - May 24, 2002
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Entry: 25728
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Murphy, Robert E.

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Iris Lumpkin wrote on 2002-05-24 21:07:54.0

Comments: My father when arriving in Korea was originally with the 7th-57th before being transferred to the 8th Artillery, B Battery, 25th Inf.in July of 1950. He knew so many of those men who died at Chosin. All these years later he is still devastated by their deaths. I wish I knew how to help him.

Keywords: Murphy, Robert E.

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Current Message 42 - May 19, 2002
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Entry: 25597
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1st LT Harold G. Parris

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Teresa Parris-Spivey wrote on 2002-05-19 14:34:19.0

Comments: I am the neice of 1st LT Harold G. Parris. He was KIA Nov. 6th, 1950. His battalion was captured in an ambush and later killed. He received the Distinguish Service Cross post humously. His mother (now 102 years old) and brother are still living. We would appreciate any contact from anyone who might remember Harold or served with him. Also, Camp Parris in Korea was named in his memory and we have never been able to obtain any photos. Anyone who may have been stationed there and might have pictures, please contact me by e-mail. Thank you for your courage and service!!

Keywords: 8 ART BN (105MM) 25 INF DIV

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Current Message 43 - May 3, 2002
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Entry: 25195
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Anybody that was at Ipsok Korea, 28 Nov 50

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Alvin Anthony (Tony) Blome wrote on 2002-05-03 10:42:16.0

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that was with me during that time frame.

Keywords: From Pusan, all the way to Ipsok, and back to the 38th

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Current Message 44 - April 9, 2002
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Entry: 24648
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SERVED IN B BATY

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George Aspromatis wrote on 2002-04-09 23:01:46.0

Comments: Iam looking for anyone who served in B Bat.8th field arty from March 1949. To 1951.

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Current Message 45 - March 31, 2002
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Entry: 24412
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THE BOWLING ALLEY KOREA

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Glenn Ellison wrote on 2002-03-31 10:44:34.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone with 8th FA that participated in the battle for Taegu. Thank you.

Keywords: The battle of The Bowling Alley (Taegu)Korea Aug 18-25. 1950.

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Current Message 46 - March 15, 2002
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Entry: 23963
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Svc Btry 3/51 - 4/52

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Charles Macaluso wrote on 2002-03-15 17:40:46.0

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that served with me in that time frame. Have been trying to get in touch but have not been able to hear from anyone, so if we were together please get in touch.

Keywords: Was in Korea from March 1951 until April 1952

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Current Message 47 - March 5, 2002
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Entry: 23704
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EMAIL ADDRESS

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charles macaluso wrote on 2002-03-05 14:57:10.0

Comments: PAUL THIS IS CHARLIE MACALUSO. I SERVED IN YOUR OUT FIT FROM MARCH 1951 UNTIL APRIL 1952. IF YOU WERE THERE THEN CONTACT ME.

CHARLIE

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Current Message 48 - March 5, 2002
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email address

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charles macaluso wrote on 2002-03-05 09:40:07.0

Comments: looking for a email address for Linda Altom. sHE WROTE A MESSAGE #12958 AND i BELIEVE THAT i CAN HELP HER.

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Current Message 49 - February 14, 2002
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Entry: 23168
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Hq Btry, 8th FABn

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William Reedy wrote on 2002-02-14 20:54:03.0

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8th Field Artillery Bn 25th Infantry Division

My father, Capt. Sten E. Westin, was KIA August 22, 1950, near Taegu,
Korea.  He was a member of the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th 
Infantry Division.  Would appreciate knowing what information you have
available about his loss.

Thank you for your time - Larry Westin
                          westin@smartlink.net

(more from KWP)
The basic information on your dad from our NARA database:

Westin, Sten E.
DtDeath		8/22/50
Place		South Korea
Svc#		0-1177239
Grade		Capt, E
KIA		Hostile Action
Home		Los Angeles, Ca.
Unit		8th FAB, 25th Inf Div

Cliff Taylor

On Sat, 3 May 1997
Charlie Ganong  dav@totacc.com  wrote:

635 San Ysidro Rd.
Las Cruces, NM 88005

505-523-7219

datein: Oct 1951 dateout: July 1952
Looking for Cliff Taylor that was stationed with me in Korea with 8th
Field Art Bn 25th Inf. Div. He was born in England. 

Thank You 
Charlie 

Bowling Alley

On Sat, 14 Jun 1997 
James Terman jterman@gc.gundluth.com  wrote:

1836 South Ave.
La Crosse, WI 54601


father KIA 22 Aug.1950 near Tabu-Dong in action part of "Bowling
Alley" battle. 

Interested in references,information (do have some) to circumstances, 
maps, officers, men, units (8th FA, 2nd Bn,27thRCT) involved at the 
time. Interested in present status of location of this battle. 

Also interested in contacts re 31st FA Bn, Camp Chitose, Hokkaido, 
Japan, 1949-1950.


1950 - 52

On Thu, 27 Nov 1997 
Robert W. Baur bookie@voyager.net wrote:

1419 Briarwood
Lansing, MI 48917

517-321-0055

I am interested in finding a database of names that served with the 25
 inf. div. 8th fabn.  1950-52.

Any information you can give me would be appreciated. You can e-mail me
at my son's e-mail address listed above or contact me at my home address.

Thank you

Radio Operator

On Sat, 11 Apr 1998 
Charlie OldakerEmail address wrote:

Richmond, VA

Seeking Robert H. Buxton, approx age 71, served as a radio operator and
repairman in Korea & Schofield Barracks Hi in '53 & '54

for Greg

Contact CharlieC21@aol.com 

Heartbreak Ridge

On Tue, 10 Feb 1998 
James Bartoo Email address wrote:

606 center street
east aurora, NY 14052

was stationed on the slopes on Heartbreak during December and January 
51-52 with 8th field arty of 25th division

Mungdung-ni Valley

On Mon, 27 Apr 1998 
John Pfriender Email address wrote:

fax: (516)938-3793

datein: July '52  dateout: June '53

I would like to hear from any men who served with the 8th FAB, 25th Div.
in the Mungdung-ni Valley between July and Sept. 1952. I was with Baker
Battery of the 21st AAA AW Bn. and not far from the 8th FAB mess bunker
when it took a direct hit from a mortar round.

John Pfriender 
johnpfriender@mailexcite.com
FAX: (516)938-3793

Robert G. Garrison

On Thu, 05 Nov 1998
Dawn Henson Email address wrote:

I looked at the Korean page, My father was a Sergeant in the Korean War
and I can not find his name..  Is there anyway you can help me with
this? I don't know exactly what year but I can find out.. His name is
Robert G. Garrison of Flora, In of Carroll County... 

He was drafted in of Oct or Nov 1950. His unit was the 25th division, 
in 8th field artery bn. 

He joined this outfit in 1951..  He thinks his serial number was
55049582. He has all the info at home and was trying to give me what
he could remember off the top of his head.

Thank-You, Dawn
 Henson

Harold Robert Carson

On Fri, 23 Apr 1999 
"Stockdale, Carol" Email address wrote:

I am working on a book based on letters found that my father wrote while
stationed in Korea.  I am searching for anyone who may have served with him
and can add details to my research.
	Harold Robert Carson
	US 55 279 195
	8th Field Artillery
	Attached to 25th Infantry
	Rank: Cpl.
	Also known as "Kit Carson" and "Bob"
	Originally from Minnesota
He was on board the USS Mitchell to Korea on and around 19 Feb, 1953. He
went to Camp Drake in Japan, then to Korea via the USS Gen Nelson Walker,
arriving on or around 16 March, 1953.   His unit was at Chunchon, then went
into the Chorwon area on or around 2 April, 1953.  His letters mention Tom
Haywood, from Michigan, who was scheduled for rotation on 11 June, 1953.
That is the only information I have on Mr. Haywood.  If anyone remembers
him, please contact me via e-mail or snail mail at:
	Carol Stockdale
	102 Ginger Ct.
	Winchester, KY  40391
Carol