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Entry: 83005 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	LEON KIEL
TOM NEAL wrote on May 13, 2012 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I talked to Leon today and he was wondering if there was as group of vets from the 987th.or a listing for making contacts. Leon was drafted out of Russell Co., Ks. Keywords:

Entry: 78694 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	BTRY B 987 FA
JASON ROYER wrote on April 24, 2011 City and State: CHEYENNE WY Unit: HHB 115TH HHB Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My Grandfather served in 51 and 52 with battery B 987 FA Bn and as a commander in the M7 and M14. Im trying to but together a shadow box for him to celebrate his 85th Birthday and would like to get as much information on the unit as I can; Patch, unit crest, ext. any help would be appreciated and I'am also interested to hear from anyone who might know him. His name is Marvin Royer, thanks again. Keywords: Btry B 987 FA Bn

Entry: 77244 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	2LT ROBERT AFFLERBACH MIA
WILLIAM P. STEWART wrote on December 26, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I knew Bob Afflerbach when we were both students at St. Mary's University, San Antonio,TX. We were both members of the ROTC there. I find no mention of Bob in these pages, but he was apparently killed 12 June 1953 (at Kumsong ?). He was declared MIA and presumed dead 13 June 1954. He was a member of Battery A, 987th Armored FA Bn. He was born in Runnels, TX. I think he should be remembered. Keywords:

Entry: 73020 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH FA C BATTERY
GREG LITCHFIELD wrote on January 5, 2010 City and State: GALESBURG IL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad served with the 987th FA C Battery as a cook. I am looking for information, patches, locations, etc. on his unit. Thanks. Keywords: 987th FA C Battery

Entry: 71491 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	CONTACT UNIT MEMBERS 987TH
RICHARD WYNN SR. wrote on September 2, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Would like to make contact with anyone who served with the 987th FA Bn (8"SP) at any time during the Korean War. I served with the 17th FA Bn (8" Towed)(Persuaders) from Jul '52 to 3 Jul '53. We had an 8" SP How attached to us. I wasn't aware there was a battalion of 8" SP Howitzers in Korea. Would like more information about this unit. Keywords:

Entry: 69696 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	SGT. EDWIN HAUETER / HQ BATTERY
STEVE SELIG wrote on March 30, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Posted in memory of Sgt. Edwin Haueter HQ Battery 987th Field Artillery Battalion, Korea 1952-53. Keywords: HQ Battery, Kumsong

Entry: 66240 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	SEPT 1951-OCT 1953
LEROY W. SIMONSON wrote on June 27, 2008 City and State: SAINT PAUL MN Unit: 987TH AFA BN Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Attended one reunion in Canton and enjoyed it very much.I have some photo's that I can share via email if anyone is interested. Staying healthy and enjoying retirement since 1992. I am on both John Engle and John Quick's E-mail list and enjoy all of the forwards A lot of good stuff. (Also Xmas cards from Engle). Miss not visiting with Andy Anderson in Phoenix since we sold our motorhome. Roy Simonson and Gini Keywords:

Entry: 65276 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	SFC EDWARD RUPLE, MESS HALL
JEFF BROWN wrote on April 15, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather, Edward Ruple, served as mess steward for the 987th FA HQ and HQ battery nd received a commendation ribbon with pendant for his service from 14 Aug 1952 to 21 May, 1953. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him or anyone that was there. Keywords:

Entry: 61097 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	TANK CRAZY EIGHT
GEORGE HYKEL wrote on May 26, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would like to know all about Corporal Harry L. Hykel. Keywords: U.S. Army 10th Corps 987th Armored Self-Propelled 8" (Charging Bulls). Nickname of tank: Crazy Eight.

Entry: 56119 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	I SERVED WITH THE 987TH IN KOREA DURING 1952
EDWARD R. LEE SR. wrote on March 5, 2006 City and State: RAYNE LA Unit: 987 ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from any members at that time. I just finished Honor Untarnished by General Donald V. Bennett retired. It brought back many memories of this time Keywords: written up in army times as forward observer.

Entry: 53761 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH FA BN
JAMES ERTEL wrote on October 26, 2005 City and State: VINCENNES IN Unit: 987TH FA BN Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I was in the Srvice Btry of the 987th FA Bn. 1953 Keywords:

Entry: 51257 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH FROM AUG 1950 TO JAN 52
GEORGE WIANT wrote on May 31, 2005 City and State: PRESCOTT AZ Unit: 987TH ARMD FA BN Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: the only injured members up until Jan 1952 were some replacements who had been poorly trained and shought they could "help" a round in with a sledge hammer. Half of the unit equipment was lost during the Chinese Spring offensive in April 1951. The charging Red Bull was with us from before we were activated in Canton, and dated back to my entrance in 1948 and before. Anyone who claims to have "invented" it is sadly mistaken. Keywords:

Entry: 50956 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987 ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY A BATTERY
LAMOYNE BAER wrote on May 18, 2005 City and State: ANKENY IA Unit: A BATTERY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I would like to know the location of A Battery during the period April-August l952. I was on the OP with a Lt Sheridan who was from Mass. Also would like to get a copy of the A Battery roster at that time. Keywords: The unit was supporting the Capital ROK Div. at this time.

Entry: 47686 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	DID YOU KNOW GEORGE REZNAK?
DAVID PETRORE JR. wrote on December 24, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords: George Reznak was injured at Charwon on Nov 2 1952. Does anyone know him?

Entry: 46627 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	CAPT. PAUL W. SCHWEDLER
NANCY SCHWEDLER TIMMERMAN wrote on November 2, 2004 City and State: AURORA CO Unit: 987TH ARMORED FABTN Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Capt. Paul W. Schwedler, Jr. was my father.

Entry: 44666 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	1953
DONALD SARON wrote on July 20, 2004 City and State: HOUSTON TX Unit: 987 Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: e-mail me! Keywords: 987 field Artillery 1953

Entry: 41289 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	FIND ANYONE FROM A BTRY 987TH
TOMMY JOSEPH wrote on February 26, 2004 City and State: PUNTA GORDA FL Unit: BTRY A 987 02-52 TO04-53 Service or Relationship: - Comments: Would like to find Jack "Snake" Luton. He was from W Va, or anyone else from A btry during this time Keywords:

Entry: 35310 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH KOREAN REUNION FOR SEPT. 4,5 2003
JOE HENRY BROWN wrote on July 6, 2003 City and State: DUSTIN OK Unit: 987TH FA B BATTERY 8' SELF PROP Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Just need the info for the reunion in Canton Ohio for Sept. 4-5 in 2003 Keywords:

Entry: 32911 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	WRONG E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR K.LAING
KATHARINE LAING wrote on March 19, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I typed in my e-mail address incorrectly- it should be: klaing@ec.rr.com thank you! Keywords:

Entry: 32793 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	COL. WALTER E. GUSTER
KATHARINE GUNSTER LAING wrote on March 15, 2003 City and State: Unit: 987 5FA EIGHTH ARMY Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Col. Walter E. Gunster, was in Korea in 1953 and 1954. I am trying to help him recall places and names of his time in Korea. I found lots of slides of orphans that the battalion helped by allowing them to scavage their dump. The orphanage was at Inchon, north of Seoul on the road to Kumhwa. The photos of all of those children is heart rendering. There are also slides of "The Bunker" G2 and G3 Eighth Army, ROK Bank 987 Colors and Honor Guard, "RSOP" in Valley opposite 987 FA, Lt. Palmer in 987 L-19 buzzing OP at range Hwachon Reservoir, Office of Commanding General Eighth Army, "Papa-San" hill, and one of the 987 Crest painted for a road sign. I will visiting my father, who lives in Murfreesboro, TN, this summer for an extended stay and I will be trying to document his take on Korea at that time. If anyone remembers my father or has any information that might be helpful to "jog" his failing memory I would most appreciate it! Thank you in advance, Katharine Gunster Laing Keywords: Sanyang-ni, Eighth Army, RSOP, Lt. Palmer, Kae Myong Orphans, Inchon,

Entry: 32687 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH FLD ARTY SP 8'
LESLIE B. KELLY JR. wrote on March 11, 2003 City and State: KISSIMMEE FL Unit: ATTERY Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 32288 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES 1-.27-1953 TO 2-1954
JOE HENRY BROWN wrote on February 24, 2003 City and State: DUSTIN OK Unit: 987TH FA B BATTERY 8' SELF PROP Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: artillery valley and fired on Ole Baldy and Finger-ridge Keywords:

Entry: 30685 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	I WAS IN KOREA FROM 01- 27-1952 UNTIL 02-54
JOE HENRY BROWN wrote on December 26, 2002 City and State: DUSTIN OK Unit: B. BATTERY- FA-987-BASTARD UNIT-9TH CORE Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was nicknamed "bigboy" Brown and was the barber for others around me. Keywords: North of Chinchon town-North of 38th par.Remember buddies named Clarence Copeland,[Ark] Don R. Barnette[Billings Montana], Sergent Blue,John P. Cologero[NJ]--Would love to make contact with anyone who laid telephone lines to the outpost or might remember anyone in the como section. Did send Christmas cards, but lost my address book. Please respond as to reunion.

Entry: 30682 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH BAT, AFA, 1952-54
JOE HENRY BROWN wrote on December 26, 2002 City and State: DUSTIN OK Unit: 987TH BATALLION, AFA Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Grandpa is interested in contacting the veterans that were with him in his unit. Keywords:

Entry: 30270 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	LOOKING FOR CONTACTS
ROBERT MCCLINTIC wrote on December 8, 2002 City and State: JACKSON MI Unit: HQ. 987TH AFA 8`` SP Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served with the 987th from June 1952 to April 1953. My primary job ws that of Bn. Communications Officer Would particularly like to hear from or about M/Sgt. John Rollins from Tenn.Capt. Max Rosenbaum,Baker battery Commander,Capt Angiolli,Bn. Medical Dr.Capt. Quinn,Chaplain,Capt Howard Baker,Col. Sparra Bn. Commander. I tried contacting Andy Anderson via e-mail as given in this bulletin but e- mail came back. Would like to hear from any member who served after I left as I know the unit was over run with many losses and taken prisoner. Keywords: Khumwa Valley,Capitol Hill,Finger Ridge ROK Capitol Division

Entry: 30154 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	50 YEARS AGO !
GARY SANTIMAW wrote on December 4, 2002 City and State: FL Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Please send E-Mails. Keywords:

Entry: 29353 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	HQ BTRY SURVEY SPRING 1951-1952
SAM LIGHTSEY wrote on November 7, 2002 City and State: BLAKELY GA Unit: 987 AFA 9TH CORPS 8TH ARMY Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I was in survey crew from spring 1951 to 1952. I rotated home soon after the change was made to 8" howitzers. A contest was held to name the battalion and I won it with the name "Mavericks". That is where the Red Bull on the Armor triangle came from. Some names, Clay from East St.Louis, Braunswiger from Wisc. My best friend Smitty from NY,Al Weiser from Iowa, Fred Ward from Cin.and many more. email if I hit a memory or want more info on anything I can come up with. I have the time to answer. Keywords: Hill 1062 Kumwha, Mavericks, 105 howitzers, 8 " howitzers, Charwon, Survey Crew.

Entry: 29094 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY DAD
MIKE RIGGINS wrote on October 27, 2002 City and State: LITCHFIELD IL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello, I am trying to locate friends of my dad that he served with all I know is the units he said he was attached to(2nd,3rd,40th,45th and the 7th,and also the 987th AFA "C" battery) My dads name is ROBERT C. RIGGINS was from ILLINOIS and took training at Fort Benning, Ga. and was at Camp Carson I believe when activated to go to Korea, dad don't remember alot now but wishes that he did so I told him I would try to leave a message on here to see if I could help him locate some of his war buddies, if you remember him you can send any info to me and I will see that he gets it, because he does not have computer excess. Thank You, Mike (Bobs oldest son) Keywords: Kumsong,ChorwonValley,Hill1062,Camp Carson,Co. in service from Oct,1950 to late 1952

Entry: 28661 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	C BAT
LEON KEIL wrote on October 5, 2002 City and State: INDEPENDENCE MO Unit: 987TH BATT C Service or Relationship: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 25934 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	REUNION DATE CORRECTION
JOHN QUICK wrote on June 1, 2002 City and State: SPRING LAKE NC Unit: 987TH AFA BN, BATTERY 'B' Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Our reunion dates have been changed from the 13th and 14th of September 2002 to the 12th and 13th of SEPTEMBER 2002. Still will be held in Canton, Ohio. For more information contact: Andy Andersen at phone #218-346-7691, e-mail: Grandpaof24@juno.com or contact: John Quick at phone #910-496-0084, e-mail: JQZOOM@worldnet.att.net. Reunion is to be held on: 12th and 13th of September, 2002 in Canton, Ohio. Keywords: Reunion for 2002!!!

Entry: 25396 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	'BTRY B 987TH AFA
CALVIN H. RIGGINS wrote on May 12, 2002 City and State: CHARLOTTE NC Unit: GUN#6 NOV 51-JUL 52 Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 25395 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	'BTRY B 987TH AFA
CALVIN H. RIGGINS wrote on May 12, 2002 City and State: CHARLOTTE NC Unit: GUN#6 Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 24544 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)
MIKE RIGGINS wrote on April 6, 2002 City and State: LITCHFIELD IL Unit: 987TH AFA 'C' BATTERY IX CORPS, 8TH ARMY, KOREA Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: This is Bob's son Mike again still trying to find info on my dad, (Bob Riggins). I have called and talked to dad again to see if he remembered anything else since I last talked to him, he told me of some other units he could remember, I will list everything I know now and see if it will help ring some bells out there. Here goes: Dad's name: Robert (Bob) Cecil Riggins Service #:RA17-318-716 Last Rank; SFC Medals: 2 BRONZE STARS,PURPLE HEART,NATIONAL DEFENSE,KOREAN SERVICE,UN KOREAN SERVICE,POW,PUC,KPC W/ LETTER FROM SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT, CIB BADGE, BASIC JUMP WINGS. He also said he can remember serving with several other units such as: 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 40th, 45th Divisions 11th and 187th airborne RCT, 25th Recon (FORWARD OBSERVER) 2nd Battalion, H CO. Stateside: FT. HOOD, Texas, 4th Army 4th Armored division. Dad said he knows he fought for alot of different hills, (up and down) said he can remember being wounded in June or July of 1951, spent alot of time in the Kumsong area, carried the BAR and used it all the time. Please if anyone can remember him or has any photographs of him and his unit buddies, please contact me, I have a couple more items to get to complete his uniform (987th btn. crest, shoulder cord, and cap with correct piping) Also I am still in dire need of unit history and photos for an album I am putting together for him on his birthday May 12, 2002. I would be willing to pay for copies of photos or originals of dad, unit, guns, trucks, tanks, 105's, 155's, and what ever else you may have. I bought a 100 page photo album and have recieved only 4 photos, (THANK YOU, JOHN ENGLE) for the 2 that you sent to me. please help me get this accomplished by May 8th at the latest, that will give me time to get them mounted and ready to send to dad by the 12th. I would also like info on any patches that was worn on the khakis besides his stripes, would it be 8th Army on left shoulder and 9th corps on right shoulder? Dad don't remember, I am trying to do this without him getting wise to what I'm doing, he is already asking why all the questions, I just say I'm working on something. So once again if anyone can help contact me at my e-mail sight or you can mail me at my home address. PLEASE HELP GET A VETERAN'S SON GET THIS ACCOMPLISHED, I HAVE ALREADY SPENT A BUNDLE OF MONEY ON THE THINGS I HAVE PURCHASED. AND I AM WILLING TO DO IT AGAIN ON SOME PHOTO'S, UNIT HISTORY AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLES OR WHATEVER YOU MAY HAVE PERTAINING TO MY DAD. THANK YOU PLEASE HELP. Bob's oldest son Mike Riggins and family. Keywords: Kumsong, Charwon, Charwon Valley, Hill 1062, Jane Russell Hill, Finger Ridge, Iron Triangle

Entry: 23914 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	FRIENDS OF ROBERT (BOB) RIGGINS
MIKE RIGGINS wrote on March 14, 2002 City and State: LITCHFIELD IL Unit: 987TH AFA 'C' BATTERY IX CORPS, 8TH ARMY, KOREA Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello, my name is Mike Riggins, Bob is my dad for whom I am very proud of, and so is his grandkids. My purpose of doing this on this sight is simple, I am helping my dad locate members of his unit, and I am trying to figure out all info on him, I have bought a period uniform for him and have bought several medals for a display case that I am having custom built for him, but am having problems trying to locate anyone who may have some old photographs or newspaper clippings to put in a album for him, so far I have recieved 6 but am in need of several more, they don't have to be of just my dad but of other people and units he was attached to, My purpose for doing this is that all of his original things he had was destroyed when my grandparents garage burned, he has wrote to St. Louis, Mo. to try and get his discharge papers, and they told him that they were lost due the fire they had there. I am trying to recieve enough things for the photo album to get it done in enough time so my family and I can present it to him on his birthday (may 12) this year. I know it is a big thing to ask for but I would like to make it a gift to my dad that would not be forgotten like they labeled the war. His last 6 or 7 years has been pretty rough, he has been in and out of the hospitals, having to go through some pretty bad surgeries, lost two of his yoes on his right foot. He lives alone by his self with nothing but time. I would like to hear from other veterans who served with him to try and get this done for dad, he doesn't know that I am doing it for him as I want it to be a big surprise for his birthday, So any help will be greatly appreciated, HELP make my dad feel like somebody again. You can contact me at my e-mail sight or can write or send info to my home at 832 S. Illinois St. Litchfield, Il. 62056 I would also like this opportunity to say THANK YOU to the veterns for my freedom that I sit and enjoy every day, I will forever be greatful, THANK YOU Bob's oldest son Mike Keywords: 1950-52, Camp Carson, Colorado Fort Benning, Georgia. went to korea, remembers hill 1062, chorwan,chorwan valley, jane russell hills, finger ridge,987th AFA, Battery "C".

Entry: 23472 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH AFA
ROBERT RIGGINS wrote on February 25, 2002 City and State: LITCHFIELD IL Unit: 987TH AFA Service or Relationship: - Comments: looking for any info Keywords: Hill # 1062

Entry: 23470 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	50-52
ROBERT RIGGINS wrote on February 25, 2002 City and State: LITCHFIELD IL Unit: 987TH AFA Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers me, anyone I served with in Unit, any info will be very much appreciated Keywords: 987th AFA approx. time was '50-'52

Entry: 22889 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	GEORGE NORTON WALTERS, KIA 7 AUG 52 C BATTERY
JAMES WALTERS wrote on February 3, 2002 City and State: SNELLVILLE GA Unit: 987TH ARMD FA BN, BATTERY C @ KUMSONG 1952 Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: George Norton WALTERS, KIA 7 AUG 52, near Kumsong, North Korea, was my brother. I don't remember him, as I was only 4 years old at his death. I have colected several photos and just recently colected all of his medals, which are displayed in a shadow box. Please contact me should you remember . . . GEORGE NORTON WALTERS Keywords: 987th Armd, Battery C, 7 AUG 52, Kumsong

Entry: 21603 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH HVSP OR FA
TONY CIRINCIONE wrote on December 18, 2001 City and State: ABERDEEN MD Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 20704 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	REMEMBER HIM?:GEORGE NORTON WALTERS, BATT C
JAMES WALTERS wrote on November 16, 2001 City and State: SNELLVILLE GA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: George Norton Walters, BATT C - 987th, was KIA near Kumsong on 7 AUG 1952 and was from Loganville GA. Commanding Officer was Captain Horace L. Smith III. Please contact me should you remember him. James Walters jamesandjeannie@att.net Keywords: Kumsong '52

Entry: 20139 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 987TH AFA BN.
ROBERT M. (ANDY) ANDERSEN wrote on October 25, 2001 City and State: OTTERTAIL MN Unit: 987TH AFA BN. Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Gentlemen, The next reunion of the 987th AFA is scheduled for September 13 and 14 of 2002. If I can assist you in any way please feel free to contact me. Thanks Andy. Keywords:

Entry: 19562 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	WAS THE 987TH A PART OF 5TH FIELD ARTILLERY GROUP IN JULY, 1953?
JAMES F. MCHENRY wrote on September 23, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 17573 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	PLEASE CONTACT
MERLE A. MYRTUE wrote on June 25, 2001 City and State: HOLSTEIN IA Unit: HDQ BTRY 987TH A.F.A. Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 16658 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	LOOKING FOR KOREAN WAR BUDDIES.
JOHN QUICK wrote on May 19, 2001 City and State: SPRING LAKE NC Unit: 'B' BTRY., 987TH AFA BN Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for the following person at the present time: Name: John W. Brittian Home of Record: Rome, GA (not known where he lives now) Retired from the Army late 60s as an E-7, E-8 or E-9. Not sure. Last known duty assignment was at HQs 8th US Army, Yongsan, Korea. Keywords: Kumhwa Valley, Chorwon Valley, Artillery Valley with the Jane Russell mountains(nickanme), Forward Observers with "B" Btry.

Entry: 16635 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	UPDATE FOR GUN CREW
JOHN ENGEL wrote on May 17, 2001 City and State: TROY IL Unit: BTY B 987TH AFA BN Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for D E McEWAIN Marshfield Mo RA ELLIS HOBART OKLA T DYE St Louis Mo H Johnson Little Rock Ark H W HALL JR CEDERBURG WISC.(fuzznuts) LW SIMONSON LACROSS WISC. Found CALVIN HOYLE RIGGINS E/MAIL ADDRESS IS hriggins@carolina.rr.com Keywords: Looking for members of my gun crew. #6 gun 1951/52.BATTERY B 987th AFA BN KOREA 1951/52

Entry: 15475 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	ANYONE REMEMBER LULU BELLE?
wrote on March 16, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The following article appeared in an Ohio newspaper dated 15 March 2001: 50 Years Ago ----- Lulu Belle of 857 Rowland Ave. NE followed Sgt. Steve Miku on the troop train, was smuggled on the troopship and became the only canine member of the 987th Armored Field Artillery Battalion in Korea. Keywords:

Entry: 11839 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	LOOKING FOR MEN OF 987TH AFA BN
JOHN QUICK wrote on September 19, 2000 City and State: SPRING LAKE NC Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Searching for anyone that served with "B" Btry 987th AFA BN durning the Korean War. Especially looking for John W. Brittian (home of record was Rome, GA). We were on the same FO Team and lived in the same squad tent. He stayed in the Army and retired. If anyone knows him please contact me. Keywords: Kumhwa Valley, Chorwon Valley, Artillery Valley, Jane Russell Mountains, OP on hill 939.

Entry: 9972 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)
WILLIAM (BILL) SIBLEY wrote on June 30, 2000 City and State: EDMOND OK Unit: 987 FA BN 8' SELF PROPELLED Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 987 FA BN 8" SELF PROPELLED Keywords: Kumsong, Kumwha, Finger Ridge, etc. 1953

Entry: 9470 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	SEEKING E-MAIL CORRESPONDENCE
JIM OLSON wrote on June 19, 2000 City and State: EAU CLAIRE WI Unit: 987TH FOB BTRY C Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I served with the 987th in C Btry as apart of FO team from Dec 1950 (in Colorado training) to July 1951 when I was rotated home. I was an army reservist called up to fill an empty slot in Btry C FO team. Would like to correspond with others who served in this time or with those after to learn how the unit fared in the next phase of the war . I was wounded in the so called Second Battle of Bull Run (vets will know) in April of 51 while detached to a Marine Unit as part of FO team but rejoined the 987th later in June. Keywords:

Entry: 9168 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	987TH AFA BN. 1950-53
ROBERT M. (ANDY) ANDERSEN wrote on June 3, 2000 City and State: OTTERTAIL MN Unit: HQ. BTRY, Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for unk and missing members of the 987th. There will be a reunion for the 50th Year of the callup of the unit in CAnton Ohio. Sept 14 and 15 of 2000. Please contact me for unit information. Andy Keywords:

Entry: 8736 987TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY (105MM) (8 INCH SP)	INSIGNIA, BATTALION CREST
DAN SUSE wrote on May 17, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Uncles name is Albert "Whitey" Drost, he was from Springfield, MA. He was in Korea in 1952 with the 987th and is looking for a Battalion Crest, but if I could find him a BUDDY from back then that would be a good thing to! If you're out there contact me at; drsuse@cheshire.net I know my uncle will appriciate it! Keywords: I'm doing a search for my Uncle.

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