George L. Davidson Email address wrote: The 955th was a "rogue" outfit called up by General Matt Ridgeway along with 9 other battalions most of which ended up in IX Corps Arty in support of the IX Corps and ROK II Corps.

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Entry: 81865 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	FATHERS WAR INFO
GARY BARNES wrote on January 25, 2012 CITY AND STATE: RAVENDALE CA UNIT: 944 FABN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for members of 955 FABN that may have served in Korean War with my father Douglas Newton Barnes. He was Stationed at Fort Benning, Presidio, Aberdeen Proving grounds, Fort Ord (CA), Fort Lewis, Camp Gordon and was Sgt First Class US Army Artillery. All his records were in the fire in St Louis in the 70's Any will help. Thanks Keywords: Info on Douglas newton Barnes

Entry: 78343 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON NEIL ROSSI SR.
DANIEL ROSSI wrote on March 26, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have been trying to learn more about my fathers military service. His name was Sgt. Neil Rossi. He passed away in 1980 while I was too young to have asked all the questions I would have liked. I was looking through some old photos, and found a picture of him while serving in the Korean war. He was standing next to an army jeep with a spare tire cover with the following wording: Charlie Battery 955 FA Red Legged Devil In the middle of the tire cover was what appears to be a picture of a horn with a 14 above the horn. I was wondering if you could give me a little history about who and what this unit was, and perhaps if they knew my father? If not, could you point me to someone or someplace that could. Keywords: Red Legged Devil, Charlie Battery

Entry: 78311 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	955 FIELD ARTILLERY BN B (155 MM)
ROBERT PHILLIPS wrote on March 24, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MELBOURNE FL UNIT: 955 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION B SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My name is Robert Phillips. I served in B Battery 995 Field Artillery Battalion from Feb. 1952 through Mar. 1953. I was at White horse Mt.(Chorwon Valley), the Punchbowl, Heartbreak Ridge, Old Baldy and the Iron Triangle. Capt. Paul Nelson was Company Commander. I also served with the 73rd Engineer Battalion, the 73rd Tank Battalion and the 36th Searchlight Co. I would like to hear from anyone who served during this time. Keywords: 955 Field Artillery Bn. B; Chorwon Valley; Whitehorse Mountain; Old Baldy; Heartbreak Ridge; Punchbowl; Capt. Paul Nelson; 73rd Engineer Battalion. 73rd Tank Battalion; 36th Searchlight Co.

Entry: 77707 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR KOREAN VETS FROM THE 955FA ABOUT 1952
JEFF NORROD wrote on February 2, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my Dad - Ogle Norrod. 955 FA about 1952, Korea. Thanks. Keywords: Westmoreland, Padgett, Kneely, DeGauze

Entry: 77608 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON DANIEL J SNELLBACK
STEVEN SNELLBACK wrote on January 25, 2011 CITY AND STATE: LONSDALE AR UNIT: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 74435 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON DAVID EWING METZLER
KYLE HENSON wrote on April 21, 2010 CITY AND STATE: NEW BOSTON OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for any info on my grandfather who served in Korea. I have his DD-214 and would like to make contact with any who served with him David Ewing Metzler - US ARMY Entered Active service on 18 Jan 1952 Separation Date was 17 Oct 1953 He was from New Boston, OH and entered active service from Ashland, KY Line #28 on his discharge paper says MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTY ASSIGNMENT BTRY C 955TH FA BN APO 301 Anyone who knew him, has photos or any information PLEASE contact me. Keywords: BTRY C 955TH FA BN APO 301

Entry: 73638 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	IN SEARCH OF INFORMATION
JOHN COSTELLO wrote on February 20, 2010 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any information on my father, Cpt Samuel J. Costello who was a battery commander in the 955 FA Bn in 1951-52. Keywords:

Entry: 70376 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	MISSING 955 BN CREST
JOE DELANO wrote on May 30, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: GUN SEC #5 C BTRY 955 FA BN IX CORPS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Compiling memento's of my time served with C Btry,955FA Bn.....House fire destroyed all I had collected.....Medals,ect have been ordered through Gov. sources and will arrive July-Aug ??I've searched Military supply stores locally as well as internet sources extensively,with no success trying to locate pin of unit. The crest of 955 (Blue Shield W/#14 in center of horn,banner on bottom reading "baptized by Fire").......Response from NYNG was "unit is no longer active,try flea mkt or gun shows for replacement??Could anyone direct me to commercial supplier where I could purchase crest or knows of anyone who has a one ( or two) for sale....Thanks in advance....Joe Delano Keywords: Arrived Aug 52 thru Sept 53....C Btry Gun sec #5 and Btry FDC..Sec Chief and Temp.Chief of Firing Btry...Names remembered Peterson,Shiroma,Powers,Gossmanian,Carrell,Fojt,Cherfrnick,Glenn,Ranze,Pono,Kirk,Hewitt,Moore,Swanson and Nate "Pink"Crumpton to name a few!!!!

Entry: 70301 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	955FABNSEPT52-JULY53BATTLES
FRANCIS BOURGEOIS wrote on May 25, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LAFAYETTE LA UNIT: BATTERY B, 955 FABN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Would like to know what battles, dates, etc. as my personal records were burned in the archives in St. Louis, Missouri. All I know is I received 3 clusters which I am told signifies 3 major battles. Can anyone identify which battles Battery B of the 955 we were involved in? Appreciate any info or how to get it. Many thanks and God Bless!!! Keywords: #5,BatteryB,955FABn,from Sept.52 thru July 53/3major battles,called Frenchie, middle name is Alce'.

Entry: 69337 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	SEARCHING FOR ANYONE THAT KNOWS LAVERN WILLIAM AZURE (MICKEY)
BRENDA AZURE wrote on March 2, 2009 CITY AND STATE: BOX ELDER MT UNIT: 8TH ARMY 955TH FIELD ARTILERY BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: My father was in Korea in the 8th Army 955th Fiel Artillery Battalion His name was LaVern William Azure. His nicknames were Bill or Mickey. He would like to find anyone that served with him. If any of you served with him you can e-mail me at brendaazure@yahoo.com

Entry: 68407 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	VET NEEDS HELP!
MATT BELLINGER wrote on December 27, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MONTPELIER VA UNIT: 3D BATTALION, 7TH REG., 1ST MAR DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Comments: I am a former Marine, Gulf Vet, now attorney, representing a Korean War vet pro bono. Trying to get VA to provide long overdue benefits. Need your help. Please contact me at work, 804-787-8013,if you knew Cpl. Angelo Rosa. THANKS ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE! Matt Keywords:

Entry: 66648 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	'B' BATTERY
ERWIN SZERMETA SR. wrote on July 24, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SUMMERVILLE SC UNIT: 955 FIELD ARTILLERY- SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Served April-1951 to March-1952 Rank SGT. 1st Class

Entry: 63144 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR GEORGE TODT
KENNY FLY wrote on November 22, 2007 CITY AND STATE: CLEVER MO UNIT: 955TH FA.BN, SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: would like to hear from george todt from raymondville ill.that severed in korea with my dad in korea during 1952 Keywords:

Entry: 62852 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	PFC.SOTO, ARMANDO V.
CISCO LOPEZ wrote on November 5, 2007 CITY AND STATE: FONTANA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle, Armando V. SOTO, was a young member of this unit. He was a citizen of Victorville, California. Though a Mexican-American, he would often tell me that there were many other spanish speaking Puerto Ricans, in his immediate unit. Could there be any surviving members, that may remember him? Keywords: Korea and The Cold!

Entry: 62172 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR TONY BALSAMO
HERMAN ROSS BRUMMER SR. wrote on September 5, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE BATTTERY, 955TH FABN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from any of my buddies. Initially, I came out of the 14th St. Regiment Armory, National Guard. I remember two weeks training at Pine Camp. Our outfit was then activated and we were sent to Ft. Lewis, Washington, and from there to Korea. I have many stories to tell and I would be delighted to hear from my buddies about their experiences, many of which should be similar. Incidentally, my memoirs can be found at "The Koresn War Educator" website. Keywords: I was in Korea all of 1951. Initialy, we landed in Pusan. I remember crossing the Hahn River on platoons (the bridge was cut in half). We landed in Inchon, moved into Seoul, and then into a permanent position where we were able to set up our guns. I remember our 1st Sergeant was Mel Lamberson. Other names will come to me from time to time

Entry: 60748 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	CONTACT WITH MEMBERS OF BATTERY A
JACK RAY wrote on April 20, 2007 CITY AND STATE: HUNTSVILLE AL UNIT: BATTERY A, 955 FA BN AUG 1952 - AUG 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I arrived Korea in 1952 as a PVT-2, (18 years old) and was assigned to Battery A, 1st Gun Section. Later on I became Ammo Corporal, Gunner, and then Chief-of-Section, 1st Gun Section. I left the battery in Aug 1953 and was assigned to Ft Bragg, NC. I retired from the Army in Aug 1974 as a CW4 from the HAWK Project Office (HPO), Redstone Arsenal AL. I went to work as a Civil Servant at the HPO in 1976. I retired as Chief, Logistics Management Division (HPO) in 1989 (56 years old). I am now 74 years old and looking forward to contact from any of the former memebers of Battery A that served with me during period August 1952 to August 1953. Keywords: Iron Triangle; Battle of White Horse Mountain, Khumwa/Chorwon Valley

Entry: 58983 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	ROBERT G. RICE
CON RICE wrote on September 22, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Robert (Bob) G. Rice was my father was wounded with the 955th. He was a gunner, a comm line repairman, and a forward observer. He told a story of a Chinese wave attack that led to them having to thermite his howitzer and CAT. Did anyone know him? Keywords:

Entry: 58943 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE...
TONY YOUNG wrote on September 18, 2006 CITY AND STATE: BELLINGHAM WA UNIT: 955TH FA (155MM) 1952 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who knows or remembers my grandfather Burton Graham from 955th. pictures, or battalion history would be great. Keywords: 955th FA BN., (155 How.), 1952, I Corps, IX Corps.

Entry: 58111 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)
THOMAS HANNON wrote on July 16, 2006 CITY AND STATE: CARMEL NY UNIT: ABLE BATTERY 955 FIELD ARTILLERY BN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I worked for the first three or four months as a cannoneer on #3 howitzer.The remainder of my thirteen months was spent as radioman and working forward observation posts with Lts Frank Collins,Jones,and Wingate and other officers.I was wounded in Nov.'52 went to a M.A.S.H.with Sgt.Darrel Carmen. Recently had my book "Land Of The Morning Calm" published through "authorhouse.com" Would like to hear from former 955ers. Just made contact with former Battery Commander, Joseph Schuman. Keywords: Iron Triangle.Whithorse Mountain. In Korea from April 1952 until May 1953. Friends included Dan Hommel,Tom Maio,Walt Knutsen,George Mills,Dick O'Brien,Frank Collins and my partner and wireman from Texas, I remember only as Lee. In contact with Ken Novey,Dick Sweeting,Adam Zawada,Charles Ball.

Entry: 58039 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	JOSEPH SCHUMAN - 955TH, BATTERY A
ANN SCHUMAN GEGAN wrote on July 10, 2006 CITY AND STATE: DAVIS CA UNIT: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY, BATTERY A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers Lt. Joseph Schuman, 955th, Battery A, between 1951 - 1953. Keywords:

Entry: 57554 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF THE 955 FIELD ART HD BTY
PERRY MCCURLEY wrote on June 7, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MARSHALL AR UNIT: 955 HD BATY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served during March 1953 to June of 1954. Please write to me at the physical address above. Keywords:

Entry: 56314 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	CHANGE E MAIL ADDRESS
JOSEPH F. (JOE) DELANO wrote on March 21, 2006 CITY AND STATE: DORCHESTER CENTER MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Previous post did not include new E Mail address.......del1930@comcast.net Keywords: Arrived summer 52 Assigned to Btry FDC then to Gun Sec #5 with Pete Peterson as section chief, replaced by Tom Shiroma and John Powers then myself who in turn was replaced by Bruce Carrell........Home Sept 53 as acting Chief of Firing Btry .....Would like to hear from former Battery members

Entry: 56238 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	CHANGE OF E MAIL ADDRESS
JOSEPH F. (JOE) DELANO wrote on March 14, 2006 CITY AND STATE: DORCHESTER CENTER MA UNIT: 955 FA BN, C BTRY, #5 GUN SEC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Original Post 2000-07-06,Entry # 10148 Keywords:

Entry: 55425 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)
EDWIN VILIM wrote on January 26, 2006 CITY AND STATE: WEST ISLIP NY UNIT: 955 FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: SEARCHING FOR FORMER MEMBERS OF 955 FA BN WHO SERVED IN KOREA IN 1951..PLEASE CONTACT ME MOST OF BAKER BATTERY MEMBERS WHO CAME WITH ORIGINAL CADRE HAVE PASSED AWAY.ANXIOUS TO HEAR FROM ANY SERVIVING MEMBERS. THANK YOU Keywords:

Entry: 54236 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	CHANGE OF ADDRESS
ANGELO ROSA wrote on November 22, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CLEARWATER FL UNIT: 955 FAB SERVICE BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Please note new Email and home address and new phone number Keywords: Korea, 1951 Iron Triangle, Uijongbu, Chorwon

Entry: 53002 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	DO WE HAVE ANY REUNIONS 955 BROKLYN?
JACK GILMETTE SR. wrote on September 4, 2005 CITY AND STATE: LAS VEGAS NV UNIT: 955 FIELD ARTILLERY, BROKLYN, NY. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: LOOKING FOR YOSHIMITSU HADA,,,SGT HANSEN,,, BOLOGNA,, Keywords: KOREA 1950 955 ARTILLERY FROM BROCKLYN, NEW YORK

Entry: 51588 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	BTRY B 955TH FA BN APO 301
LINDA GREEN wrote on June 18, 2005 CITY AND STATE: RUSTON LA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Sorry, I did not notice that I could click on family member before in my message. I have never been in service. If anyone knows who served in Btry B 955th Fa Bn APO 301 from May 10, 1951 to February 24, 1952 while in Korean. This is the time my Uncle James Robert Franklin served in Korean. In his papers, he states his unit was referred to as the Night Hawks division. Linda Keywords:

Entry: 51587 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	BTRY B 955TH FA BN APO 301
LINDA GREEN wrote on June 18, 2005 CITY AND STATE: RUSTON LA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I would like to know if any one remembers Robert James Franklin that served in the Koren War. He is my uncle. He was in Btry B 955th FA Bn APO 301. I have some photos of him and some of the soldiers that he served with. I do not have their names on the pictures. My uncle is deceased and would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Linda Keywords:

Entry: 49938 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	955 FA BN. BATTERY A
JOHN HOLLAND wrote on April 2, 2005 CITY AND STATE: PEARCY AR UNIT: 955 FA BN. BATTERY A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Anyone in the A Battery please contact me, also if anyone has a detailed map of Kumsong Salient please let me know where I can look at this. Thank You. Keywords: Battles: Kumsong Salient, Iron Ridge

Entry: 46148 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHERS BROTHER
RAMOND L. CHILDS wrote on October 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PORT HENRY NY UNIT: H/S BTRY955THBN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: ramond told me that he was in h/s battery 955th field atryfrom jan 1951 for 12 moths if aneone new him contact me at childsj@yahoo.com Keywords: i am looking for info.for my uncle. ramond l childs. aney help would be outstanding thanks

Entry: 46147 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHERS BROTHER
RAMOND L. CHILDS wrote on October 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PORT HENRY NY UNIT: H/S BTRY955THBN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: ramond told me that he was in h/s battery 955th field atryfrom jan 1951 for 12 moths if aneone new him contact me at childsj@yahoo.com Keywords: i am looking for info.for my uncle. ramond l childs. aney help would be outstanding thanks

Entry: 45806 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)
ANGELO ROSA wrote on September 14, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ALACHUA FL UNIT: 955 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, SERVICE BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Please note change in email address from: angelorosaleo@msn.com to angelorosaleo@cox.net Thanx Keywords: MESSAGE: 37003 WRITTEN 2003-09-18 19:04:09

Entry: 45680 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR A SOLDIER!
TIM MAHER wrote on September 7, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am searching for one CPL David J Stewart who served with the 955th FA BN,, or even possibly his next of kin, this is in regards to a family member of mine, if anyone has any information please contact me at timothy.maher@us.army.mil thank you Keywords: 955th FA BN US 561 12 670

Entry: 44950 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOK FOR MEDICS WHO WERE ATTACHED TO 995 F. A, BN.
EDWARD HARVEY wrote on August 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MUSKEGON MI UNIT: MEDIC ATTACHED TO 955 F. A. BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My friends from Basic infantry training 185th Infantry Regiment of the 10th Division at Ft. Riley, Kansas, from Muskegon, MI, from Medical School in Osaka, Japan, Inchon, Seoul,Army Hospital in Camp Carson, Colorado. Please contact me if you have any idea that you rember me or for any other reason. Keywords: personal friends, Chorwon, Marine Valley, task Forces, Iron Triangle

Entry: 44855 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	MEDIC ATTACHED B BATTERY 51-52
EDWARD HARVEY wrote on July 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MUSKEGON MI UNIT: 955 F. A. BATTALION B (WAS MEDIC) ATTACHED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: 10/15/1951-12/10/1952 Rank: CPL Medical Technician (Medic) attached to 955 F. A. Battalion B. Battery Captain Paul Nelson was a replacement for the Battalion Captain that was my first Commander of Battalion B Battery. I also remember serving with Lt. Burchett. I also recall a Medic in our Battalion Aid Station whose first or last name ended with HEINZ. The Dentist in Battalion Aid Stration was from Texas. Any of you out there remember me, Edward Harvey? Also in the B Battery, we had a buddy that played the banjo for Bill Monroe in Nashville, Tenn. Also we had an actioneer that would auction off the strangest items found on a battlefield. Any body remember that the Medics had to put out the rat poision all around our perimeter each time we moved our position? Also, one of the Medics being rotated from Battery B had last name of BELL. I think he was from the state of Iowa, or Illiois. Another of the Medics had a last name HUDDLESTON. Qne of the ammo loaders was from Dearborn, MI. During a lull, I boxed with a black ammo loader from Detroit. Are you out there. I am just remmbering a black man named Francis that work with loading those 155M.M. shells in the Howitzers.

Entry: 44617 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON LT. TOM SIFLING
ED SIFLING wrote on July 18, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my cousin Lt. Thomas Sifling who was posted as MIA and then later died in captivity. I would like to know any details of his posting. Keywords:

Entry: 41531 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	END OF WAR
RICK DOUTHIT wrote on March 6, 2004 CITY AND STATE: THE VILLAGES FL UNIT: HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 955 FIELD,M KOREA 1952-1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 37003 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	INCIDENT IN KOREA WHERE I WAS INJURED. TRYING TO OBTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS.
ANGELO ROSA wrote on September 18, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ALACHUA FL UNIT: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I need some help in trying to recreate an incident that occured during spring or summer of 1951. I became ill with shivers and a cold spine. I was admitted to M.A.S.H. just south of our position. When I was discharged, I met a fellow from Service Battery; a very short Irishman. I can't remember his name but I do know, he was inducted into the Army with me while we were with the 14th Regiment in Brooklyn. Togethr, we started to thumb rides north. We sneaked into a 2 1/2 ton truck cab in an morter outfit the first night, trying to get some sleep. We were detected, asked if we were hungry (had no food since the hospital), were fed and allowed to sleepo in the Sergeants tent. The next day, we walked again, thumbing a ride if we could. The first truck we saw, stopped and offered a ride. It was from Graves Registration. The truck had dead bodies. We said "no thanks". The next vehicle to stop was a 3/4 ton open truck occupied by 2 African Americans. We got on board. They took off very fast; we held on. We were going through the 1st Cavelry area and as you know, their area's were always heavily mined. Both sides of the roiad was marked off with white tape designating "mine fields". Suddenly, the driver groaned sayin, "OH, OH" ii fear. The first thing that came to my mind was that there was something wrong with the steering and he could not control the truck. As you know, the roads were called wash board roads. After his "OH OH", everything went black. The next thing I know. I was trying to get up and saw the driver with his hand bent back so far that I could see inside his wrist. He also had a bloody head as we did and the other passenger. We were in the mine field on the right side of the road. Where the ambulance came from, who called for it is unknown to me. The next thing I know, I was being driven back to the same M.A.S.H. hospital that we left the previous day. From there, I was shipped to Seoul and a hospital for a few days. How I got back to my outfit after being discharged is unknown. I advised medics that I believed something happened to truck but ever since I returned home, I have had my doubts. Everything is a blank after hearing the "OH OH" of the driver. Does anyone remember this incident. My buddy, the Irishman was from Brooklyn. Do not remember outfit the 2 African Americans belonged to or the name of the M.A.S.H. hospital. ANYONE WITH INFO, PLEASE CALL, E Mail or write me. P.S. Anyone from Service Battery, 955th F.A. BN. Lets hear from you. Had a good friend in San Pedro California that I spoke to on the phone many times but then had a heart attack ands other medical issues and have since lost contact. Keywords: Chorwan, Iron Triangle, Seoul, Uijongbu, M.A.S.H. hospital just south of our outfit and north of Uijongbu.

Entry: 36405 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	ANY INFORMATION ON 1ST LT. THOMAS E. SIFLING
ROGER J. LUECKENHOFF wrote on August 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ROLLA MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: The son and daughter of 1st Lt.Thomas E. Sifling is seeking information from anyone who knew their dad. Thomas, serving as a forward observer with the 955th, was lost while flying a light observation plane over North Korea. He was listed as MIA in Nov., 1951 and presumed to be a POW. After the POW Exchange in 1953,his designation was changed to KIA while a POW. I was in the 40th Div. in Korea and am assisting the Sifling family in seeking info. from anyone who served with Thomas and/or spent time with him in a POW Camp. Keywords: 40th Infantry Division/955 FABN

Entry: 35589 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)
LYLE K. OTINERU wrote on July 18, 2003 CITY AND STATE: KAPOLEI HI UNIT: CENTRAL IDENTIFICATION LABORATORY-HAWAII SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: in my original message i said "995 FA." it should read "955 FA." as before, any info concerning the 955 (origins, actions, etc) will be appreciated. working on a deadline and this message is effective until 31 aug 2003. thanks, lyle Keywords:

Entry: 35578 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	REQUEST FOR INFO
LYLE K. OTINERU wrote on July 17, 2003 CITY AND STATE: KAPOLEI HI UNIT: CENTRAL IDENTIFICATION LABORATORY-HAWAII SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: sirs, i am searching for any personnel who were a part of the 995 fld arty, primarily forward observers during the time period may to july 1953, but any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Keywords:

Entry: 34437 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	RE: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION (155 MM) - DURING THE BATTLE OF THE KUMSONG SALIENT - 13 TO 20 J
JOHN R. CARPENTER wrote on May 27, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LA MESA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello, The 955th Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm) was involved in the Battle of the Kumsong (river) Salient from 13 to 20 July 1953. Some time in the morning of 14 July 1953 they retreated from 117A and reorganized to the south near road 6 and Hill 585 (Mt. Chombul). They supported cut off and surrounded ROK and American troops on Hill 433 (432) which was also known as Iron Ridge. I am looking for information, pictures and what ever else I can on this battle. Any help is appreciated. My web page is at: http://members.cox.net/lostbastards/index.htm John R. Carpenter La Mesa, CA jrcrin001@cox.net Keywords: 955th Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm) - During the Battle of the Kumsong Salient - 13 to 20 July 1953

Entry: 33722 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	ANY INFORMATION ON CPL BERRY E TODD
HILLARY THOMPSON wrote on April 20, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LEWISTON MN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is Hillary Thompson and I am the granddaughter of a vetern of the Korean War. My grandfather is trying to locate a friend of his that was in this unit. I am not exactly sure on how the military codes work and all I have is a letter that was sent from a Cpl Berry E. Todd, it was sent in March of 1953. It is the last contact that my grandpa had with Berry and would like to know what happened and if he is still alive. If anyone knows anything about a Cpl Berry E. Todd please contact me ASAP. My grandfather was Pfc Clifford R. Thompson Btry B 526 AAA Gun Br. Fort Lotlen 59 N.Y. On the letter the info on Berry E. Todd is as follows: Cpl Berry E. Todd Btry C 955 FABN Apo 264 Again any information on this man would be greatley appreciated! Thank you for your time! Helping old friends reunite, Hillary Thompson Keywords: Berry, Todd, Btry C 955, PFC Clifford Thompson

Entry: 32823 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	PROUD SON OF
THOMAS MONDONE wrote on March 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: DAVIE FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: SARGENT MAJOR JOHN J. MONDONE BTRY. A 955TH. FA.BN. "BROOKLYN", ANY ONE WHO SERVED WITH HIM IN KOREA PLEASE USE E-MAIL Keywords:

Entry: 32792 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	B BATTERY
THOMAS MONDONE wrote on March 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 955TH. BATTERY B SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: ANY ONE THAT SERVED WITH JOHN MONDONE IN KOREA. Keywords: PROUD SON OF JOHN MONDONE

Entry: 31957 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	SURVEY SECTION 53-54
DON PREVICH wrote on February 12, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MELVINDALE MI UNIT: 955 FIELD ARTY. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: survey section Keywords: Korea..1953 to 1954

Entry: 31934 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	DC WAR VETERAN
WILLIE (CLYDE) THOMPSON wrote on February 11, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: BATTERY A 955 FIELD ARTILLERY 4TH GUN SECTION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for anyone who served in the Korean War between 1952 and 1953. I started out as #1 Man, later promoted to Gunner, finally to Chief, Gun Section #4. When I left, I was the only Black man in the Gun Section. Between March and April of 1953, while on gun duty, I was knocked unconscious and found in the snow by someone. I was sent to a field hospital for 3-4 days and then returned to duty. If anyone remembers anything about such an incident, please contact me!! Keywords: Nickname - "DC", Kumwa Valley, North Korea, Porkchop Hill, Old Baldy, Jane Russell

Entry: 31867 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	LOOKING FOR FELLOW VETERANS OF THE 955TH FABN
EDWARD TROMBLEY wrote on February 9, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Please contact me if you remember me. I believe I was in C Btry, 955th FABN, (9th Corp., 8th Army. (I can't find my military papers and I hadn't been asked what unit I was in until I recently joined the Korean War Veterans Association) I was in Korea from April 1953 to August 1954 on the central front (Kumhwa Valley). I was on a forward observation post on 7-27-53. We had to pull back after 7-27-53 because we were inside the new de-militarized zone. Keywords: Joseph Sullivan, Dick Littlefield, Marcelino "Pancho" Rodrigues, Sgt Cormier

Entry: 28567 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	FATHER SERVED IN THE 955
RODERIC ROCA wrote on September 30, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: My father Bob Roca served in the 955th in Korea from 7/52-9/53. Any messages may be sent to my e-mail at the above. Keywords:

Entry: 27800 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)	EMAIL UP DATE
ANTHONY (TONY) FERRARI wrote on August 23, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ROCHESTER NY UNIT: 'CBATTY.' 955 FIELD ATTY. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

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