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Entry: 76068 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	40TH INF DIV ARCHIVES
DAN SEBBY wrote on September 7, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am the director of the California State Military Museum located in Sacramento. We would like the former members of the 40th ID that we have established a archives here at the museum. We are making a major effort to preserved the photos, records, and papers of the members of the division and make them available to historians, researchers, and family members. The current 40th ID HQ has already transferred all of their photos from WWII, the official 40th Signal Co combat camera set as well as other collections of the Division's history. If you can get this out to your members, we would appreciate it. Dan Sebby, 1st Sgt CA ARNG (Ret) Museum Director (916) 854-1904 daniel.sebby@us.army.mil California State Military Museum 1119 2nd Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Keywords: Archives

Entry: 71757 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	BATTERY C. 1950-1952
JOYCE MARBLE wrote on September 25, 2009 CITY AND STATE: RACINE WI UNIT: 980TH FA BN. BATT C SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father died in 2007. He rarely spoke of his time in korea and japan. I have a few photos but no names of men or places. He joined up In boston and he was a sgt. Born 1932 somerville, ma. Brother ray also in army. Keywords: 1950-1952. (Wallace) sterling moore. Massachusetts

Entry: 70572 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	CPL. EDWARD KREIS
KRIS KREIS wrote on June 16, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my father Cpl. Edward Kreis during the Korean War. Unsure of the exact unit he was with, just that he was with a 105mm Howitzer group. If the name sounds familiar please feel free to contact me. Regards. Keywords: Tuck, Greer, Red ...

Entry: 68605 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	KOREA 1953-1954
GREGORY BOOTH wrote on January 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LAKE WYLIE SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: would like to hear from anyone Keywords: in japan 10/1953 to korea 02/04 with 40th division as forward observer with 980th fo and as air observer to july /04

Entry: 61587 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION SERVICE COMPANY
RICHARD HALL SR. wrote on July 10, 2007 CITY AND STATE: KEYES OK UNIT: 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION SERVICE COMPANY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for anyone who served in the 980th Field Artillery Battalion Service company from jul 1952 to September 1953, Keywords: 980th Field Artillery Battalion Service company, In 52 we was in coonwall Valley, about july to nov, moved alot,

Entry: 61545 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	SERVED IN KOREA 01/53 TO 11/53
GREGORY BOOTH wrote on July 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: LAKE WYLIE SC UNIT: FORWARD OBSERVER AND AIR OBSERVER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: interested in hearing from any one who was involved in artillery at the same time Keywords: i served as a forward observer in support of a korean company and was also as anair observer until august and then as a trainer for kamag after the war ended.

Entry: 58261 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	HAROLD WARBRITTON
GRAYSON WARBRITTON wrote on July 28, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: B BATTERY 980TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I am looking for anyone that knew Harold "Jim" Warbritton. He served with Battery "B" 980th FA BN From 1950 to 1952. Looking to put a shadow box/scrap book of thing together for him Keywords:

Entry: 58260 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	HAROLD WARBRITTON
GRAYSON WARBRITTON wrote on July 28, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords: I am looking for anyone that knew Harold "Jim" Warbritton. He served with Battery "B" 980th FA BN From 1950 to 1952. Looking to put a shadow box/scrap book of thing together for him Keywords:

Entry: 52921 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	EDWARD SINCLAIR
ALISON SINCLAIR wrote on August 30, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Ed Sinclair, Batt A 980 FA BN. He passed away in 1992. His grandson is very interested in any info. Thank you all for your service. Keywords:

Entry: 51326 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR SMOKERS
BOBBY HAMPTON wrote on June 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 388TH CHEMICAL GROUP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: would like to find friends who served with me in korea, 1952 to 1953. We served under Lt. John Turnage Keywords:

Entry: 51325 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR SMOKERS
BOBBY HAMPTON wrote on June 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 388TH CHEMICAL GROUP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: would like to find friends who served with me in korea, 1952 to 1953. We served under Lt. John Turnage Keywords:

Entry: 50018 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	E-MAIL CHANGE
KRISTY LAUGHTER wrote on April 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SANDY UT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have a message posted on your website and need to have my e-mail changed from klaughter@mindspring.com to klaughter@comcast.net. I hope this goes to the right place. Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 49573 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR INFO
GRAYSON WARBRITTON wrote on March 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords: I am looking for anyone that knew Harold "Jim" Warbritton. He served with Battery "B" 980th FA BN From 1950 to 1952. Anyone that is wanting to relay a message to him I would be more than glad to pass it on.

Entry: 46742 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FA BN BATTERY A
LINDA KERBER wrote on November 9, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad passed away in 1998. Just looking for someone who knew him during the Korean War that could tell me some about him. He was a very funny and silly kind of guy....and I miss him. Keywords: My dad was a Master Sgt. Robert A. Tyburski) from Chicago, IL. He served at Camp Haugen, Camp Whittington (Kumigiya, Japan) and Camp McNair for 980th FA BN, BTRY A. He served from 1950-1952 and wsa part of the softball championship at Camp Haugen. Some of the names my dad noted Joe Stepka, Finn, Hilbing, Griffiths, Kerr, Jurgenson, Arbuckle, Madison, Moloney, Hobbs, Sam Saikesian, Kunaw, Essen, Page, Scarponi, Frog Lathose, Pluscinski, Morse, Gilmore, Alvarez, Villa, Shook, Uraski, Enyart and Rudy, Jummy, Ralph, Mac, Scottie.

Entry: 44873 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FIELD ARTILLERY
HOWARD PATTY wrote on July 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Am writing this for my father, Howard Patty. Any information on the unit would be appreciated. Thanks SFC(Retired) Charles Patty Keywords:

Entry: 28334 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FA BN, H.Q. '53 TO '54
ED BASSANO wrote on September 18, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: ANYBODY AROUND - MUNCY, TROUTWINE, GLASS, MILLER HERNANDEZ(COMMO OFFICER ) Keywords:

Entry: 21682 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FIELD SERVICE BATTERY
ELMER ENGLE wrote on December 22, 2001 CITY AND STATE: TOLEDO OH UNIT: 980TH FIELD SERVICE BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 980th Field Service Battery Keywords:

Entry: 15563 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION
KRISTY LAUGHTER wrote on March 22, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SANDY UT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anybody that may have served with my dad, Ray Standow, he was a forward observer and reconnaissance and survey officer from March 16 to July 1953, a second lieutenant US Army, 980th field artillery Batalion, 40th Infantry Division during the Korean war. Looking for anybody that might remember him (although he is still very much here, I am curious about his time in Korea and know that he would enjoy talking with some of his old buddies.) Keywords: ray standow

Entry: 13977 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	I WANT TO JOIN THIS INFINTRY
COREY JAMES wrote on January 1, 2001 CITY AND STATE: O UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: i want to join when i get older i,m i 6th grade but i will join later ps write back Keywords: ....

Entry: 11454 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FA. BN. BATT. A 40TH DIV.
JACK S. SCHMIDT wrote on September 3, 2000 CITY AND STATE: NOKOMIS FL UNIT: 980TH FA. BN. A. BAT. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I'm interested in hearing from old friends within my unit. I dont have and e-mail address at the present time, but my son will be glad to forward anything to me. I'm especially interested in reunions and would appreciate any contact. Keywords: Jack S. Schmidt Gresham, Wisconsin (formally from)

Entry: 11453 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FA. BN. BATT. A 40TH DIV.
JACK S. SCHMIDT wrote on September 3, 2000 CITY AND STATE: NOKOMIS FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 10350 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	980TH FA BN, 40TH DIV ARTY
ALFRED H. GALE wrote on July 14, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SAN DIEGO CA UNIT: 980TH FA BN - HQ 40TH DIV ARTY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I made this entry because my e-mail address has changed. I started out with Btry A on 1 Sep 50 at Camp Cooke. Held various jobs in the battery and in Bn Hq. Was exec of Btry A when we arrived in Japan and went through the battery test. Then was a Liaison Officer and made a couple of trips around Japan as an umpire for other units taking the battery test. When we got to Korea, I transferred to Div Arty Hq as an Air Observer and also was a duty officer in the Fire Support Coordination Center assigning FO's an AO's fire missions to the different battalions. I left Korea in June '52. Keywords: Btry A, Hq 980th FA Bn, Hq 40th Div Arty, Air Observer

Entry: 8485 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	B BATTERY
RICHARD MEDINA wrote on May 7, 2000 CITY AND STATE: PLACERVILLE CA UNIT: BATTERY B SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I served with B Battery, 980th Field Artillary Battalion, 40th Division at Azusa, California. I have a picture taken at Camp Hunter Ligget in August 1953. If you don't already have a copy, I can have one made for you. Just let me know. Keywords:

Entry: 7933 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	A BATTERY
FRANK OLSEN wrote on April 12, 2000 CITY AND STATE: RIVERHEAD NY UNIT: A BTRY 980TH F.A. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served as F.O. April 52 to Jan 53 Worked all 4 O.Posts A B C D in the Kumwha area. Received two Purple hearts and a Bronze Star. We were support for 40th Inf. Then 2nd.ROK Div. Some of hill names were Triangle, Jane Russel,Big Sandy, Dagmar, Snipers Ridge,and Papasan,father of all the hills which was enemies major position. End of Oct.we moved to Eastern section of 38th. Finished my time in Able O.P. NEAR HILL CALLED Sandbag Castle. Was isolated from the gun battery so didn't getto know to many in the outfit. Do remember most of the officer's names if any one is interested. Keywords: Olsen - Ollie - Joe

Entry: 7483 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	1577 BTRY C 980 FA BN
DEAN LEFEBVRE wrote on March 14, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SYRACUSE NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: Hi looking for information about my father for a exhibit on Korea. He was SFC Donald E. Lefebvre, 1577 Btry c 980 FA, Sniper Ridge, "Love O.P." Keywords:

Entry: 7076 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	CA-NG BTRY A 980 FA BN 1948
MARK SHOOK wrote on February 20, 2000 CITY AND STATE: LINCOLN NE UNIT: BATTERY A 980TH FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I recently received photos of my fathers of his company when he was in the California National Guard. These photos cover a period from 1948-1950 and are of Battery A 980th Field Artillary Battalion, Commanding Officer 1ST D.A. Alkire. My father never talked about his days in Korea. I am looking for any information about his duty in Korea. His name was Loenard R. "Jack" Shook from Monrovia, Ca. I would appreciate any information anyone can give me. Keywords: battles, friends, buddies, etc.

Entry: 5654 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	'A' BATTERY
RUSSELL ARNOLD wrote on December 16, 1999 CITY AND STATE: LITTLE RIVER KS UNIT: 40TH DIV. 980TH, FA, BN, 'A' BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Dec. 15, 1999 CPL. Dan S. Arnold My dad served in Korea from 1952 until 1953 in the 980th, FA, Bn, A battery. He had taken several picture books full of service pictures including a picture of his battery firing the 300,000th round out of a 105 howitzer some where near the Chorwon area in 1952. Another E-mail had asked for names of A battery servicemen, hopefully these might help: CPL Herman S. Spayed; PFC Ernest Oldham; CPL. Joseph A. Tenoze; PFC Phil Drago; Alvin Bethany; Lowell Karston; Eldon Harvey; Cherry Walters; Bob Miller. He also always identified a Sargeant Skinner who he said was a very fine Black gentleman to serve under. Dad passed away in Sept. of 1997. If you served or if any of this information would help in any way, please feel free to call. Your service wasn't forgotten in Kansas. Keywords: 980th FA BN "A" battery

Entry: 4541 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	FO AND ARTY W/ROK
JACK H. HARPER wrote on November 8, 1999 CITY AND STATE: RICHARDSON TX UNIT: 980TH FA BN 40TH INF DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: I was up fwd with the ROK as FO then artillery Liaison to RoK inf Bn most of the time as the 40th was off line in reserve a good part of my time in Korea. My main claim to fame" was the Sniper Ridge Triangle Hill and Jane Russel (twin peaks!) area pf action in the fall of "52. My daughter found this site for me and it is now in my favorite places on AOL. thanks, Jack Harper Keywords:

Entry: 4264 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	40TH INF. DIVISION 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY
MARVIN MASTERSON wrote on November 6, 1999 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am writing for my dad. From what I understand he was in the 40th Inf. Division 980th Field Artilery and was a forward observer. I am trying to locate anyone that might have known him or anyone in his unit. I am very proud of my dad and would love to help him find some of his buddies! He was from Kennett, Missouri and now lives in Nixa, Missouri. I appreciate any help that I can get from anyone! Karen Harper Keywords: Nickname was Mat, 2/51-54, Forward Observer

Entry: 3203 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	JACK H. HARPER PURPLE HEART
DEE CRUMP wrote on June 29, 1999 CITY AND STATE: GARLAND TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: I was so excited to of found this website - for my dad received the Purple Heart while in Korea (980th, 40th Infintry, Jack H. Harper {hope I got that right}). I had to quit reading to email him the url and call him to go check it out. My husband is an entertainer and has just returned from his 8th tour in Korea. The stories he tells us of the hard working soldiers over there almost break our hearts. God bless you. Keywords:

Entry: 1173 980TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	9/52-7/53 INFO WANTED
DONALD R. (DON) LODWICK wrote on November 20, 1998 CITY AND STATE: WAVERLY PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: LOOKING FOR INFO ON 980TH FA BTLN 40TH INF DIV FROM SEPT 1952 THRU JULY 1953, MOVEMENTS, BATTLES, ETC. Keywords:

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