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Entry: 81018 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	IM TRYING TO FIND ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE SERVED WITH MY UNCLE JOHN NULF.WHO WAS KIA IN 52
ERIK NULF wrote on November 11, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SPRING LAKE MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: What a great web site its so full of info Keywords: I really trying to find any info about my uncle john nulf who was killed on 11/12/52 .my family knows so little so if someone could fill me in that would be great.if i could mybe find someone who served with him and tell me alittle about him .and by the way thanks to all the vets.and your not forgotten.and may god bless you all.

Entry: 80891 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LETTER FROM KOREA - SEPTEMBER 15- 1950
FRANK DEE SPRINGER SR. wrote on November 3, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Written by Sgt/1C Frank D. Springer who served in both WWII and Korea Korea 15 September 1950 Darling Wife and Family: I will start this letter this morning and see how far I get with it before I have to stop. Things have been quiet for us so far but sometimes it doesnt take long for them to boom. No letters yesterday. Maybe I will get one today. I hope so. We left Japan from Camp Hakata on some L.S.T.s and landed in Korea on the 6th. We loaded on the night I talked to you by phone for the last time (July 4, 1950). When we landed her it was at Puson, where we stayed for a day and a half. Then we moved up to a town by the name or Miryang. We stayed there overnight, then moved up to Taegu. We stayed there for three days then the Eighth Army Headquarters moved in so we went up to 15 miles north of Taejon on the Kum River. That is where we went into position for the first time. We were there on the Kum River for a few days and did a lot of firing. That is where we tried to hold the North Koreans from crossing the river. That was a big battle. Then we moved around the mountain we were on to a little schoolhouse for a day and we got run out for the first time. We pulled back south of Taejon about five miles and stayed there one day, then our battery moved at night back through Taejon about four miles onto an airstrip. We got set up and our fox holes dug and went to sleep about 3:00 in the morning. About 7:00 the same morning we were awakened by an air attack. There were four enemy planes. Our jets shot them down but then the enemy tanks opened up on us. This was the first time that we had been shelled but it started about 7:30 in the morning and lasted until dark. They just kept putting them in on us. Every time we would hear the gun go off, we would hit our fox holes, then there it was. We kept shooting back at them. One time I was loading the gun and we hear one coming. I hit the ground and the shell hit the bank of the road about 30 feet behind me. If I had tried to make it to my fox hole that time, I believe it would have cut me in two. My fox hole was about 15 feet from where the shell hit and I would never have made it. We had a few wounded but not many. I cant tell you everything by letter but you will have an idea of what it was like. By the time night came everyone was so nervous they didnt know what to do. Just after dark we moved out and went right into Taejon itself and set up again. There was a lot of firing all around us and in the morning we woke up surrounded by tanks and enemy infantry. We stayed there a while and fought it out with them. We saw we didnt have a chance so we got ready to move out. We had to fight our way as we went and my carbine got so hot I could hardly hold it in my hands. The buildings were burning on both sides of the street and it was so hot in places that we were almost choked. We were in my truck, that is, my section of men was. All along the streets there were tanks, trucks and lots of dead, both enemy and our own. They were shooting at us from all over. Windows, doors, roofs and alleys. We made it to outside of town. They had shot our right front tire when we first started but we couldnt stop. When we got to the outside of town, everything was quiet so I lit up a cigarette for my driver and myself and about that time all hell broke loose. On the right side of the road about 1000 yards away there was a hill with a nest of enemy and they were shooting at us from there with machine guns. So we opened fire back at them, traveling all the time. I had a 50 caliber machine gun on the back of my truck that sure was putting out the lead. The dust was so thick we could hardly see the road. We went like a beeline for about five miles until we came to our own lines. When we saw one of our tanks along the road, my heart jumped up in my throat. I thought at first it was an enemy tank and when I saw it wasnt, I sure took a big sigh of relief. We went back over the hill to our aid station and unloaded all the dead and wounded. I only had one wounded man on my truck. He was shot in the arm by his shoulder. We turned around and went back about five miles and went into position again and stayed that night. The next morning those SOBs were down on us again so we had to move to Taejon. That is where our Division Commander is missing. When we left there I dont remember where we went but in a few days we were in Chinju. We stayed there that night and about 4:30 in the morning those dirty so-and sos were on us again so we had to fight our way out to get back a little way. After we got out of Taejon I was sick and weak, not caring what anyone did to me. All the men felt the same way. We were wanting some reinforcements because there wasnt much left of this division, and we were still the only ones her. After we were run out of Chinju we went down near Mason. We went into position there and stayed about three days. Then one noon we got 40 mm AAA gun. I was messing around with it and the B.C. asked me if I could fire it. I said yes and thats all that was said about it. We went on with our regular duty. Then the next morning just as we were getting ready for breakfast, they were on us again. They were coming over the hills all around us. This was about 7:30 a.m. We all got behind banks of dirt and in our fox holes and about that time the half-track with the 40 mm gun drove past us and behind us to our right flank. Then I heard the B.C. call me and I knew what it was for (all this was the morning of August 6th). I put my 45 ammo in my pocket and ran up to where the 40 mm gun was, jumped on it and got it ready to fire. The B.C. would look through his field glasses and show me where to fire. Then I would blow the hell out of them. We fought them off until about 11:00 and then we knew we couldnt hold them off much longer, so what trucks that could, moved out. I stayed there and kept firing until just before they moved the half-track. Something hit a piece of metal under my left foot and glanced off and hit me under my right foot. It sure stung and I sure came off that gun in a hurry. I guess it was a rifle bullet. All the time we were fighting they were dropping mortar rounds in on us and about 11:30 it got too hot. We had to move out. When the half-track took off I was on the ground and it went so fast I couldnt keep up with it. When it pulled away from me and enemy machine gun started kicking up dirt around my feet. I sure hit the rice paddy. I went up the rice paddy along the road about 100 yards, then crossed the road and another rice paddy. I didnt know I could run so fast through mud and water! The machine gun splattered mud and water all over me. When I got out of that rice paddy, I got along a bank and headed back in the direction where our trucks and guns were. I got about 50 yards and that damn machinegunner spotted me again. This time he threw dirt in my face, so I hit the ground again. There were about 5 or 6 men back there in position yet so I told them to get out. After they were clear, I hollered at some men that were on top of one of the hills to see if they could bring out some trucks. Then I started out on foot. I went about 200 yards around a bend and that machinegunner opened up on me again. I hit the dirt again. I crawled about 50 yards and around another bend, then got up and ran for a few yards, then hit the ground and crawled for a ways, then ran again. I did that until I got out of there. I made it down the road about 300 yards and saw a truck coming. It was mine but it wasnt my driver. He was still up on a hill giving them hell. I jumped on the truck. It was carrying a few wounded and I guess the driver must have been nervous as we only got a short distance down the road when he ran the truck off the road into a rice paddy. We couldnt get it out because it hung there with two wheels in the rice paddy and two on the road. We couldnt leave it there because if by any chance another truck did come by, the road was so narrow it couldnt have gotten past. The only thing we could do was tip it over and burn it so the enemy couldnt get any of the equipment. Thats where I lost everything I had except the clothes I had on. From then on we have just been moving here and there. We were in a place near Taegu that was supposed to be a rest area but it wasnt much of a rest because we had to get everything shined up for a Command Inspection. I have never heard of such a stupid thing as that. We were there about 10 days and have been on the go from then on. The other day we went to push the North Koreans back just south of Pohang on the east coast. We did, and now the South Koreans are holding that sector. The 1st Cavalry Division relieved us at Yongdong and we were supposed to go in rest then, but didnt. In between Pohang and Yongdong we were run out of position and have been on the go, first one place and then another. So now you know what Ive been through since Ive been here. From now on, Im sure it will be different because we have other outfits over here. When we got over here we were the only ones here. They split us up with one regiment of infantry and one battery of artillery. Then the 25th Division came and helped us out, then the 1st Cavalry. Now you can see by the newspaper who all are over here. Things have been quiet here except at about 5:00 there was a lot of shooting to our front. I dont think there is anything to worry about from now on. Oh, yes. Yesterday there was a North Korean plane shot down just to our front. Well, Honey, how are things on the home front? In one position where we were I caught four chickens and cleaned and fried them on a little stone with some salt and pepper and grease from the kitchen. They sure were good. The B.C. had a piece and said it was the best chicken he has ever eaten. When I first got here, I would give the South Koreans a pack of cigarettes for a watermelon. I did that until the first time we got run out of a position. From then on, any time I wanted a watermelon or something I just took it. One time we were driving down a road and I saw a big basket of watermelons along the side of the road. I had the driver drive over beside them and when we were right beside them, I had the driver stop and loaded six of them into the truck. Then we took off. Mean, arent I. I have made up my mind that from now on, I dont pay for anything. If I want it, I just take it. But there isnt much I want. I dont have my stone, so I cant fry any chicken. Ill have to wait until I can get another one. For the first six weeks we ate nothing but C rations. If you dont know what some of these words are, you can ask some of the men in Japan. You know, we get to talking about what we have gone through and sure do laugh about it now. Ask Hill and Rumple how they would have liked to be with me. Give the kids a hug for me. All my love, Your husband and daddy [I have added a note saying that Dad was in the 13th Field Artillery Battalion. His was the first division into the Korean Police Action that began in 1950. They were woefully understrength and the three weeks that followed their landing before the first reinforcements arrived were even rougher than the combat Dad had seen in the Pacific during WWII.) Keywords: 1st Letter home from Korea 2 1/2 months of combat prior to this letter

Entry: 80890 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LETTER FROM KOREA - SEPTEMBER 15- 1950
FRANK SPRINGER SR. wrote on November 3, 2011 CITY AND STATE: EAGLE POINT OR UNIT: ARMY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I was born on the 21st of July 1950-- Just a couple of weeks after my father was shipped across with Task Force Smith- I had believed he had been sent across with the 99th FA as he was a member of that unit and also the 61stFA -- WWII and Korea War Vet. I have just today gotten a transcript of his first letter back home from Korea-- A long 2 and 1/2 months after he first arrived in theater. I believe anyone interested in this war may find some value in this letter. I was named for my dad and my moms young cousin Andrew- Dee- Shane was killed at Chosin Res the end of November or so. -- Frank Dee Springer Sr. Keywords: Letter --- I am believed to be the first child born to a Korean War Combat Vet--

Entry: 80555 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	MAJOR JACK WILLIAM BOLT ,SR
JAMES W. BOLT wrote on October 1, 2011 CITY AND STATE: LAURENS SC UNIT: B,BTRY 63D FA BN C,BTRY 52ND FA BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Major Bolt was born November 30 1914 died September 2011.As a Captain he move the battery from Fort Devens MA to Korea and on it arrival in in Korea it became C,Battery 99th Field Artillery Battalion Sign 40 yards Keywords: Battle At UNSAN Korea

Entry: 80434 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	99TH BN C BTRY 1950-51
ROYCE WITHEY JR. wrote on September 21, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm pretty sure he/they were state side when the war broke out, and made their way to Japan, and then to Pusan. I'd like to find out if anyone knew my Dad, and/or where the unit moved while he was there. Keywords: My father was Sgt. Royce Withey. He was attached to the 1st Cav. Div. 99th Bn, C Btry from 1950-1951 in Korea.

Entry: 78290 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	I AM HIS SON
DENIS MURPHY wrote on March 22, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: does any one remember him Keywords:

Entry: 76417 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	FIREBALL OF TEAJON
FRAINK SPRINGEER SR. wrote on October 14, 2010 CITY AND STATE: EAGLE POINT OR UNIT: 1ST CAV 99TH FA BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father--- Frank Dominick Springer- Sargent 1st Class-- He was shipped from Japan on the 1st of July 1950 as part of Operation Smith - to Korea-- He was in combat there until late December of 50. Several Bronze star medals for his action. Quiet man, loving Father. -- I've seen a photo of his gun with the inscription written on the barrel----"FIREBALL OF TEJON OR TEAJON Anyone with any information on who he served with would be appreciated. He also served with the 61st in the Pacific campaign I loved that old man and I miss him. He was a true American and a great father. He always felt humbled that he was lucky enough to get home and so many of his "boys" didn't make that journey. Keywords: Tejon, Teajon Operation Smith

Entry: 76243 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	MARVIN D. JENSEN - KOREA 1950-1952
TERRI LINDSTADT wrote on September 25, 2010 CITY AND STATE: PAVILLION WY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for information on my father, Marvin D. Jensen. He served in Korea from about 1950-52. He was missing in action for approx. 2 weeks. His troops and he were separated from the rest by the enemy. He killed a pig for food and was busted down from a Sergeant to Corporal because pigs in Korea are sacred animals. His records were destroyed in the fire. He speaks of the 39th parrallel? And taking over hills? He is 80 years old and has never spoken much about his time in Korea. He does tell of MIA and of going out on patrol to rescue a downed pilot. When he returned back to camp, General Dean and company had been captured. Any information is greatly appreciated. His DD214 States he received the Purple Heart, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, Army Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal (5 Battle Stars) - Shrapnel Wounds 24 Jul 50 Near Taegu Korea. Army states they have no records showing he was ever wounded in action. Thanks again Terri Keywords: Taegue, Korea, Hill, Pig, Parallel

Entry: 73564 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	99TH FAB C BTRY LOCATION UNSON 11/21/50
BILL FERRISS wrote on February 15, 2010 CITY AND STATE: PHOENIXVILLE PA UNIT: C BTRY 99TH FAB 1ST CAV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Hi guys, just taking headcount. How many of us are still getting up and jogging a few mles or just reading the paper!![or just getting up]??? Help me I am still counting. Keywords: PUSON ---- UNSON ---- PONGYANG ----- NOV 2 1950 [unson]

Entry: 65179 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	30 AUG 1950 TO 24 AUG 1951
LISA MONTGOMERY wrote on April 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: WEST POINT GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I recently found some service records of my dad's. I am helping my son discover his grandfather through my dad's military service. My dad joined the army 6 Jan 1941 and retired 1 Jan 1966. He did not talk about Korea, I get the idea it was bad memories. One story that I know bits and pieces of is about being with his unit when all the other units pulled out and they were left behind the lines. I remember he said it was so cold and the only thing they had to eat was frozen peanut butter. Sound familiar to anyone? I may have the stories mixed up. Can anyone help clear it up. My dad was called Rich sometimes, short for Richardson. His name was Tom Richardson from Carrollton, Mississippi. He died 26 July 1982. Keywords: Peanut Butter, Rich,

Entry: 61889 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
RALPH SUTTON SR. wrote on August 6, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ROCHELLE GA UNIT: N/A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: need to know if any listings sence last posted information about three years ago. by ralph sutton Keywords:

Entry: 61658 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	BN INSIGNIA
ROXANN PATZMAN wrote on July 17, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BURNSVILLE MN UNIT: N/A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: the 99th Battalion had an insignia of a norman shield, triangularish in shape, with a red background and a frontal view of a mule's head. I need to know what the color of the mule's head was and what color the outline of it was. I am making my Father a commemorative jacket for his time in Korea. He was in Baker Battery, but I don't know what his unit was. I also know he was out of the Madison Minnesota National Guard. I'd also like to know how to find out what his service pins(?)i.e. the long narrow colored pins were. How can I find this out? Just a thought for the web-master, I think it would be a great idea to have the insignias for the battalions on their home pages. I've searched the web with every possible phrase and cannot find the korean 99th mule head anywhere. Keywords: insignias

Entry: 58132 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
RICHARD PARRA wrote on July 17, 2006 CITY AND STATE: FREMONT CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 57225 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	PFC WILLIAM DESIMONE
TOM LUDKA wrote on May 19, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY A BATTERY 7/50 - 8/51 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I am assiting this veteran with a claim and would like to hear from anyone who may have served with this veteran. Please e mail or call me. Keywords:

Entry: 57175 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	COMMANDER OF C BTRY 99 FA BN
JAMES W. BOLT wrote on May 15, 2006 CITY AND STATE: LAURENS SC UNIT: 63 FA BN 24 INF DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: The commander of C Btry was Captain Jack Bolt he is my uncle he live in Columbia South Carolina. his hearing is bad if yuo call and fail to under stand him call back later talk to my aunt get his home adderss and write him. his phone number is 803-794 2437 he is still sharp and remember details about korea Keywords: November 2 1950 unit ran in to a road block that was set up by the chinese army had to fight through it

Entry: 52625 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	99TH FA BN, C BATTERY, UNIT 3-JAMES SMALE
VICKI TILTON wrote on August 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am transcribing letters from my Uncle James Smale while he served in Japan. Korea and Viet Nam. One letter of February 7, 1949 mentions he was moved to Camp Weear. It is probably mis-spelled. Does anyone know what camp that would be? Keywords:

Entry: 51668 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	DANIEL PIANTAGGINI 99TH FA C-BATTERY
DAVID PIANTAGGINI wrote on June 23, 2005 CITY AND STATE: HUDSON NH UNIT: 99TH C BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Helping my Dad contact other vets. He was a forward observer 1st cav 99th FA C-Battery. He was injured the night of Nov 2, 1950 during Chinese attack at Unsan. Road was blocked and he was WIA. Remembers 2 men carring him to safety. Has always wondered who they were and what happened to others. Does anyone remember him? Dave Keywords: unsan,forward observer,november 2 1950

Entry: 51324 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR B BTY 1951 T0 1952
DENNIS H. JONES wrote on June 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UTICA MI UNIT: B BTY 99 FA 1ST CAV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 49553 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	CORPORAL JOE C. MUSITANO: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS FROM 1ST CALVARY , 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
S. MUSITANO wrote on March 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Comments: Reposting of previous inquirey: I am helping my dad, Corporal Joe C. Musitano, to find fellow vets and friends who served with him from 1950-1951 in Pusan, Pangan, Seoul, etc. (and 1951-1954 in Saporo, Aikado,and Europe). He would like to make contact with anyone who might remember him. Thanks. Keywords: Pusan, Pangan, Saporo, Aikado, 1st Calvary, 99th Field Artillery Battalion Keywords: Pusan, Pangan, Saporo, Aikado, 1st Calvary, 99th Field Artillery Battalion

Entry: 49547 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	CORPORAL JOE C. MUSITANO: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS FROM 1ST CALVARY , 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
S. MUSITANO wrote on March 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am helping my dad, Corporal Joe C. Musitano, to find fellow vets and friends who served with him from 1949-1951 in Pusan, Pangan, Seoul, etc. and 1951-1954 in Saporo, Aikado,and Europe. He would like to make contact with anyone who might remember him. Thanks. Keywords: Pusan, Pangan, Saporo, Aikado, 1st Calvary, 99th Field Artillery Battalion

Entry: 47232 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	WILLIAM 'BILL' FAIRCHILD - ANY INFORMATION
CATHERINE FAIRCHILD wrote on December 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Any information on time spent 1953+ would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: 99th FABN 1st Cav Div Hokkaido Honshu Iwojima 99/B

Entry: 46754 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY DAD
BOB KLEEKAMP JR. wrote on November 10, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ST. CHARLES MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is Bob Kleekamp. My dad's name is also Bob Kleekamp. He trained at Ft. Hood before shipping off to Korea sometime in November of 1950. He was on a 105 with the 99th Field Artillery, "C" Battery, 1st Cavalry Division. Dad spent nearly 18 months in Korea during which time his unit crossed the 38th Parallel, he recalls fierce fighting near the Yalu River and the Imjin and remembers the battles fought against the Chineses as they entered the war to help the North Koreans. My dad just turned 74 years old last month. Just shortly after his birthday we found out that he has lung cancer. I was sitting with him today as he underwent his first chemo treatment and we started to talk about old friends. We got on the subject of the Korean War and he wondered if any of his old Army buddies were still around. This website looked like a great source of information so thus the reason for my e-mail. If anyone remembers my dad and can help us with adding some pieces to the puzzle of my dad's tour in Korean, it will be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail me at tklee@charter.net. Thank you for your time. Best regards, Bob Kleekamp, Jr. Keywords: When a sargent couldn't pronounce dad's last name (klee camp) the sargent would call my dad - (clip nap)

Entry: 45608 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	A BATTERY, KENNETH CHARLES HILGART, MIA 6/26/51
RAYMOND J. (RAY) HILGART wrote on September 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WARRENTON VA UNIT: 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: This is a re-posting of comments I made in December 2002. Email was incorrect. I am looking for a story line for a remembrance paragraph in family history book for Kenneth Charles Hilgart, Battery A, 99th FAB, MIA 29 Jun 1951 (later MIA to KIA). Looking to verify that he was a member of Lt. Henry G. Murphy's 99th FAB FO crew located about 1000 meters west of Hill 202 in support of a Thai infantry battalion when enemy mortar killed both Lt Murphy and Cpl Hilgart. Supposedly Paul A Bleke (Pfc)was also a member of the FO crew (and also maybe others) and Bleke was wounded by mortar attack. Unverified information has it that Thai infantry moved the bodies of Murphy and Hilgart to a bunker on Hill 202 where they were buried when the Thai force had to evacuate the Hill 202. The bodies were later recovered after friendly forces re-occupied Hill 202. Can anyone verify this action or make a disclaimer of it. Also, where on a map would be Hill 202?? Thanks. Keywords: Murphy, Henry G. Jr. Hilgart, Kenneth C. Bleke, Paul A.

Entry: 42231 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	RECIL PAUL ARWOOD
DEBORAH ARWOOD KETRON wrote on April 10, 2004 CITY AND STATE: KINGSPORT TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: ANY INFORMATION OR PICTURES OF HIM FROM ANYONE THAT KNEW HIM OR WAS WITH HIM DURING THIS TIME. HE WAS MIA NOV. 2 1950. HE WAS WITH THE C CO 99 ART BN(105MM) 1 CAV DIV. THANK YOU Keywords: MIA NOV 2, 1950

Entry: 41212 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR COMRADES 'B' BTRY 99TH
JERRY LOCHER wrote on February 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: FLINT MI UNIT: 'B' BTRY 99TH FA BN 1ST CAV 8TH REG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I have been trying to contact Melissa Schlick who has poseted that she is a family member of PFC Robert Dashkovitz. I was there the day that Robert was KIA. I also have a picture of him while alive. I would be happy to talk with Melissa or anyone else about the Korea ect. Keywords: Yongdong, and other battles. Landing at Pusan July 18th 1950

Entry: 41210 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR COMRADES 'B' BTRY 99TH
JERRY LOCHER wrote on February 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: FLINT MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 41209 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR COMRADES 'B' BTRY 99TH
JERRY LOCHER wrote on February 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: FLINT MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 41008 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	99 FAB POSITIONS AT YONGDONG, JULY 1950
ROY MONTGOMERY wrote on February 18, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA UNIT: USN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have location information about 99FAB positions during the July 1950 battle at Yongdong (this was where the 1st Cav first relieved the 24th Division, around 21 July). I travel to Yongdong about twice per year with Veterans, and will be going there this October with 1st Cav Vets. I'd like to research the 99th's positions for this trip, but won't have the time to make it to the Archives before leaving (I'm in California, Archives are in Maryland). Can anyone help? Thanks, Roy Montgomery Keywords:

Entry: 39571 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
DENNIS H. JONES wrote on December 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: B BTY 99FA BN 1ST CAV, SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 39570 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	WHAREVER HAPTEND TO
DENNIS H. JONES wrote on December 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: B BTY 99FA BN 1ST CAV, SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WHAT HAPPEND TO CAPT LYNCH, LT. RAY,I WAS HIS LAST RECON SGT,SGT LICHTER AND OUR JEEP DRIVER I HAVED FOUND 1ST SGT CARLTON SMITH,HE STILL LIVES IN PARAGOULD ARK. Keywords: CPL DENNIS H JONES B BTY 99TH FA BN 1ST CAV APRIL1951 TO APRIL 1952

Entry: 39560 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR PEOPLE IN UNIT AUG 50 TO AUG 51.
DONALD N. SHAFER wrote on December 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WAYLAND NY UNIT: C BTRY. 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN, 8TH CAV. REGT, 1S SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Went on line north of Teague at the bowling alley in the Pusan perimeter. North to Pyongyang, North Korea and at Unsan,on Nov.2, 1950, back and forth to Seoul and who knows where until rotated to the States in August 1951. Keywords:

Entry: 39535 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR OTHERS FROM MY OLD UNIT
DENNIS H. JONES wrote on December 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: B-BAT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 33610 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	MISSING BUDDIES
KENNETH (KEN) BURNS wrote on April 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ROYAL OAK MI UNIT: N/A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Recently found ltr dtd25 MAR 1950 FROM Nakano,Japan He was assgd to Btry "B"99th FA. ser # 16 294 898. He also mentioned Coapstick, Schmidt and Beebe all were stationed in or attached to the 1st Cav. We all took basic training at Camp Breckenridge, KY from Jan to Mar 1949. would like any buddies from that unit era to contact me. Keywords: Yoju,Korea,19Feb 1951,fatal 30 cal MG wound9 carrying his own weapon

Entry: 32089 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	TROY DELANO UNDERWOOD
BUDDY BRITT wrote on February 17, 2003 CITY AND STATE: BLOOMINGTON IN UNIT: 88TH MAINTENANCE COMPANY HANAU, GERMANY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: My uncle, Troy Delano Underwood, was MIA on 11/02/1950. It was before my time and my mother told me about him. His nickname was "Buddy" and mom named me after him. He was from Unit C BTY 99th FA BN. He was about 16 yrs old when he was MIA. Any informaiton, anyone who knew him or has letters that mention him, please contact me. Keywords:

Entry: 30650 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	SINKING OF THE TOYA MARU
DEBS DAY wrote on December 25, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LEEDS AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Seeking information about the sinking of the ferry boat Toya Maru on September 26, 1954 of the coast of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. My brother drowned and was a member of Battery C, 99th Field Artillery Battalion. I believe over 35 Soldiers drowned. Keywords: SINKING OF THE JAPANESE FERRY BOAT TOYA MARY IN 1954 WITH US ARMY PERSONNEL ABOARD.

Entry: 30590 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	BATTERY A (99TH FAB) FO CREW
RAYMOND J. (RAY) HILGART wrote on December 23, 2002 CITY AND STATE: WARRENTON VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for a story line for remembrance paragraph in family history book for Kenneth Charles Hilgart, Battery A, 99th FAB, MIA 29 Jun 1951 (later MIA to KIA). Looking to verify that he was a member of Lt. Henry G. Murphy's 99th FAB FO crew located about 1000 meters west of Hill 202 in support of a Thai infantry battalion when enemy mortar killed both Lt Murphy and Cpl Hilgart. Supposedly Paul A Bleke (Pfc)was also a member of the FO crew (and also maybe others) and Bleke was wounded by mortar attack. Unverified information has it that Thai infantry moved the bodies of Murphy and Hilgart to a bunker on Hill 202 where they were buried when the Thai force had to evacuate the Hill 202. The bodies were later recovered after friendly forces re-occupied Hill 202. Can anyone verify this action or make a disclaimer of it. Also, where on a map would be Hill 202?? Thanks. Keywords: Murphy, Henry G. Jr. Hilgart, Kenneth C. Bleke, Paul A.

Entry: 28504 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	NACHMAN ADDITION
JOHN J. (JACK) PICCIOLO wrote on September 27, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LOCKPORT IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I have confirmed that Lt. Nachman had transferred out of the 17th proir to his death. He deployed with the 17th and probably ended up with the 99th. Than Keywords:

Entry: 28500 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LT IRVIN NACHMAN KIA 1-26-51
JOHN J. (JACK) PICCIOLO wrote on September 27, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LOCKPORT IL UNIT: 2/17TH FA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am looking for information on Lt. Nachman. He is listed as KIA and attached to the 99th Art Bn. I have a 1Sgt from the 17th FA Bn who thinks that Nachman was with the 17th FA. He has a 1950 Fort Sill Yearbook with Lt. Irwin Nachman pictured with C Battery 17th Bn. The Lt. was a forward observer and possibly spotting for more than one unit at the time of his death. I am interested as we would like to list Lt. Nachman in our KIA memorial page. I would like to contact any Korean vet from the 99th who might remember the incident on Jan. 26th, 1951. The 17th was an 8" unit supporting the Cav at the time. Keywords:

Entry: 27101 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)
KENNETH (KEN) BURNS wrote on July 21, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ROYAL OAK MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: a causalty near Yoju,Korea 19 feb 51 i took basic with him at cp breckinridge, ky. would like to hear from former comrades. Keywords: fred p sabatine b btry 99th fa

Entry: 26866 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	HQ BTRY 99TH FA BN
KELLY GIBSON wrote on July 10, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: My Dad Tommie N. Gibson " Red " was in the korea war in 1950-51, I am searching for pictures of him and of his unit,from his discharge papers they say...duty asm. HQ BTRY 99th fa bn. If anyone has any pictures or an idea of where I may find them please contact me at kellywelly20@hotmail.com My Dad passed in 1985 when i was 12, so I can not ask him. Keywords: looking for pictures of the HQ BTRY fa bn

Entry: 26787 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	PFC ROBERT DASHKOVITZ
MELISSA SCHLICK wrote on July 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would like to know more about him from ANYONE who may have served with him or knew him. All I know is what is above and that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Please email if you have any info! Thank you Keywords: Member of 99th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Calvary Div. Killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on August 2, 1950.

Entry: 26087 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT MY COUSINS DEATH, CPL JACKIE LEE THURMAN
STEVEN R. THURMAN wrote on June 7, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANGELO TX UNIT: A CO 3-112TH ARMOR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am Steven R. Thurman, SFC E7 in the US Army, and Jackie Lee Thurman's,cousin. Jackie was a member of Btry B 99th FA Bn, 1st Cav Div at the time he was listed as MIA. I have taken an interest in my cousins death, he is MIA, hie remains have never been found. I would like to hear form any of his buddies that knew him in Korea, and any details about him, or how he died. I have not been able to find out any thing from the old records I have found. Thank you in advance. SFC Steven R. Thurman Keywords: CPT Jackie Lee Thurman, SN 16322201, Listed As MIA while fighting the enemy at the Pusan Perimeter in South Korea on Setp 3, 1950.

Entry: 24677 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	99TH FA FEB 1951
KENNETH (KEN) BURNS wrote on April 11, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ROYAL OAK MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Trying to get info on Fred Sabatine, we took basic traing at Cp Breckenridge, Kentucky Jan-Mar 1949. I went to europe and He went to japan. i heard he died in feb 95. would appreciate any info. He sent me one letter, was with 99th FA I believe supporting st Cav units Keywords: east of osan korea

Entry: 23391 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	INFO JOSE MARIA PARRA MIA 11/02/50
RICHARD PARRA wrote on February 23, 2002 CITY AND STATE: FREMONT CA UNIT: ARMY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: WOULD LIKE ANY INFO CONCERNING THE LOCATION AND CAUSE OF DEATH OF JOSE MARIA PARRA.HE IS LISTED AS MIA/KIA NO KOREA,HIS REMAINS HAVE YET TO BE LOCATED DATE 11/02/50 Keywords: 99TH FA BN BATTERY C

Entry: 21159 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	INFORMATION FOR SFC HENRY J. STEPHANY
ARTHUR E. (ART) LAJEUNESSE SR. wrote on December 2, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LATHAM NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with or knew SFC Henry J. Stephany to contact me. Keywords: SFC. Henry J. Stephany was KIA Sept. 8, 1950 while serving with 99th Art. Bn.(105MM) 1st. Cav. in Korea.

Entry: 20118 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	C BATTERY 99TH FA BN
JANET DILLARD wrote on October 24, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for information about by father, Herschel Zahnd, who served in C Battery 99th FA BN in Korea. He is now deceased, but I would like to find out more about his time in Korea. If anyone knew him or has information about his company please contact me. He was also in Japan for a time. I am not familiar with the terminology or much about the military. Thanks for any help. Keywords: Herschel Zahnd

Entry: 19696 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	SERVICE BATTERY ROSTER 1950
JULIE RUSSELL wrote on October 1, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SOUTHAVEN MS UNIT: 1ST CALVARY DIV. 99 FABN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I'm writing for my father, James O. Bierwirth who is originally from Petersburg, New York. He would like to obtain a copy of the 1st Calvary Division, 99 FABN Service Battery Roster for 1950. He is planning on attending the Reunion with my mother in the Spring. Thanks for your help. Keywords:

Entry: 19662 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	SPIRIT LINEMAN
AURTHUR PAUL COLEMAN wrote on September 29, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ELLIS KS UNIT: 99TH FA HQ BATTERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Fellows, My name is Arthur Paul Coleman. I served in Korea from June 1950, beach head, to July 22, rotation. I was in the 99th FA HQ battery wire section, Spirit Lineman.would like to find someone who knows what happen to joe webor sgt miller cpl Batt(NJ), Ellis,Cooper, Hayes, Mahoney, Ellis, Wamack, Reiger, Messman, Sgt. McCarthy. I have been wondering for these many years if you men made it through the Chinesse road block(yellow river). Please contact me. My email address is pcoleman@gbta.net or my sons email at mcoleman5@kc.rr.com Keywords: Coleman, Spirit Lineman, 1948 to 1951, Bronze Star, Bowling alley

Entry: 19661 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	SPIRIT LINEMAN WIRE SECTION 99TH HQ FA BATTERY
AURTHUR PAUL COLEMAN wrote on September 29, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 19252 99TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)	INFORMATION ABOUT SGT JAMES THOMAS BYRNE 99 AR T ( 105 ) 1 CAV DIV 1 CA I
PATRICK J. MOORE wrote on September 6, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CO. DUBLIN IR UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would be grateful for any information about Sgt James Thomas Byrne who was MIA on November 2 1950 in Korea. James was my cousin if you served with him or any info. you might please let me know. Keywords:

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