171st Field Artillery Battalion (105MM)

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Candace Terry wrote on March 17, 2023

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City and State: ROCKWELL NC

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Comments: Looking for anyone that may have served with my grandfather, Carlee Artz during his time in the Army 1951 - 1953. Or have knowledge of where his company would have been during the Korean War.
I had reqested his service papers, but only received his seperation document due to the fire.
He was assigned Service Battery 171st FA Bn APO 86. He received the Korean Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, United Nations Service Medal and 1 O/S Bar.
Sadly, my grandfather passes away from lung cancer in 2008. I know that he worked as a mechanic, servicing the trucks and also had lingering effects of frostbite on his toes due to the extreme cold.

Keywords: 171st FA Bn

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Mark Wilson wrote on January 29, 2020

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City and State: WESLACO TX

Unit: 171ST F.A. 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: My Uncle James "Jim" LaMay was an F.O. in the 171st, I have pics where he is up on a hill near the hills Christmas and recon, I have some others as well,. I would like to know if anyone else was in this area fighting, he describes it as being the last big push from the Chinese and the many were killed. there was another pick with another F.O. named LT Donaher. any help would be appreciated, if you would like copy of pics, just let me know...thanks..

Keywords: Christmas Recon

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James White wrote on November 13, 2019

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

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Service or Relationship: USAF Retired

Comments: Jerry served in 171 Field Artillery Batallion, 45th Division, Baker Company. 38th parallel. July 52 to Feb 53. Jerry told me some incredible stories of danger, valor, cold days and trying to keep his Lieutenants alive. Jerry received a Bronze Star, or, two. Once he had to rescue a wounded soldier by picking him up over his shoulder and carrying him away from the line of fire. A Captain was impressed with Jerry calling artillery fire co-ordinance resulting in direct hit killing North Korean soldiers firing at them. Jerry said he lost multiple Lieutenants from sniper fire because they did not heed his warning to keep their heads down in the bunker. Jerry explained having to run into a hardened bunker when artillery or bombing commenced on their position and I believe he remembered some casualties. these are some of the stories he told me. I wanted to interview him to write a proper history of he and his fellow soldiers experience. Unfortunately Jerry is in hospice at the VA Hospital in Columbia, Mo. this day of 11/13/2019 and preparing for his passing. If anyone knew Jerry I would love to correspond with you what you know about him and his units Korean War History.

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Socrates Aleles wrote on November 2, 2018

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City and State: FORT LEE NJ

Unit: 171 ST BATTERY B 45TH

Service or Relationship: sept 1952 to august 1953

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Keywords: friendly fire smoke valley navy plane 500 pound bomb punch bowl impressive sight

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Harold Hagy wrote on February 2, 2017

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City and State: ITMANN WV

Unit: 171 FIELD ARTY BN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Im looking for anyone who may have served with my father.

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Donald (Don) Fredell wrote on September 2, 2015

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City and State: SUGAR LAND TE

Unit: A BTRY 171 FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was a section chief, SFC, in A Battery of the 171st from 52 to Aug 53.. I left shortly after the cease fire. Most days were boredom of cleaning piece and openning ammonition awake at night firing the thing at something we never saw. Look at keywords for all that stands out. Would like to communicate with anyone interested.

Keywords: R@R Japan with Feeman,an other section chief, and Decarlo the battery clerk. Friendly fire bombing from our planes, Out batter was fooed to go to Div rear and fire salute for departing General. Louis, africanamerican from detroit was in my section. Shame I didn't get more info at time.

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Mike Baney wrote on May 8, 2015

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City and State: HIRAM GA

Unit: PERSUADERS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Does anyone flew with Robert,Bob, Alden Baney. Time 1950 to 1953.

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Carl St.Clair wrote on May 31, 2014

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Comments: Cpl. Carl Lee St.Clair Battery C, Mar 28, 1952 to Dec 29, 1953. Passed away Mar 8, 2007. Would like to hear from any one that served with him during the dates above.

Keywords: Batt C, 171st FA Bn

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Bruce Anderson wrote on November 11, 2013

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City and State: MANAKIN SABOT VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad, Norm Anderson, was a 1st Lt forward observer in Battery A
of the 171st FABN. He passed away in August 2006 after a long fight
with cancer. He was the toughest guy I ever knew. He did not speak
much about his time in Korea, but we always knew he was proud of
his time there (He did talk a lot about his time on R&R in Tokyo).
I recently came across a stack of letters he had written to my
grandmother while he was over there and that's how I discovered his
unit. If anyone out there knew him and had any stories to tell,
we'd be very happy to hear them.

Keywords: Norman Anderson

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Tod Rathbone wrote on October 24, 2013

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City and State: LOS ANGELES CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My uncle Tod S. Rathbone served as a communications clerk with the HQ Battery, 171st
Field Artillery Battalion, 45th Infantry Division from June 1953-February 1954. Died
soon after the war in a car accident. I never knew him. Would appreciate contact with
anyone who did.

Cheers,
Tod

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Barnett (Bob) Rosenberg wrote on February 5, 2012

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City and State: BOYNTON BEACH FL

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: WAS WITH BATT.B 171'ST FROM 1951 TO 1953.WASONE OF
THE FIRST REPLCEMENTS THEY HAD.WAS WOUNDED ON JULY
10'TH 1952.ALONG WITH TWO OTHERS THAT WERE K.I.A.AT
THE SAME TIME.SORRY I CAN NOT REMEMBER THERE NAMES.IF
THIS RINGES A BELL WITH SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT ME
AND WE CAN TALK ABOUT THIS/

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Robert Joseph Schmitz wrote on August 30, 2011

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City and State: LUVERNE MN

Unit: 171ST FA BN SERVICE BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: Served with 171st FA BN Service Battery from November 1952 to September 1953.  

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Niklas Simmons wrote on June 28, 2011

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City and State: FARMINGTON UT

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Grandpa Legrande Harlon Simmons served in the Korean war under the 171st battalion. Not sure which battery or company. He recieved two Bronze Stars and we are trying to discover how and why. He passed away 3 years ago to cancer. Would love to get some information about his time in the war.

Keywords: Field Artillery, 171st battalion, Legrande, Simmons, Harlon, bronze star  

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Jerry Looney wrote on May 5, 2010

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City and State: POPLAR BLUFF MO

Unit: !71ST FIELD ARTILLARY,45THDIV, BAKER CO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Intrested in locating anyone that served with me.

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Raymond Price wrote on October 4, 2009

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City and State: NEWBURY PARK CA

Unit: 171ST FA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for; Clearance Robbinson, Kenneth Procknow, Joesph Smith, Bert Marcuchee, James Matteo, Walter Biene, Matt Sportelle, Bennie Oxley or anyone else who served with me.

Keywords: Pir-ee Valley, Sandbag Castle, Sniper Ridge, Pork Chop Hill - spent time locating units while on hill with search lights. Peaceful Valley in support of Christmen Hill. Was a Forward Observer.

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Brenda Benth wrote on January 12, 2008

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City and State: WILLISTON ND

Unit: 171ST ARTRILLERY BATTALION - 45TH INFANTRY DIVISIO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My dad is celebrating his 80th birthday this year
Jan 15, 2008. We are making a scrap book for him of
his millitary pictures. He was in boot camp in March 1951. Sailed overseas april 1-30, 1951 serverd thru september 11, 1952. Some of his army buddies live here in ND. If anyone else would like to get in touch with them let me know.

Keywords: looking for friends from 171st Artillery battalion- 45th Infantry Division - Battery B -- April 1951 thru
September 11th 1952.

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Lonnie E. Saylor SR. wrote on December 27, 2007

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City and State: HUTCHINSON KS

Unit: BATTERY B. 171 FA BN. 45TH. DIVISON ARTY.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I have seen or heard nothing from the above close friends who served with me in the 171st FA BN. in 1952-1953. I can still remember the noise of the guns blasing away until 10PM. when everything was so quite. Just a short time later we moved back to the punch bould. Just a few days there then was homeward bound.

Keywords: Looking for. Clearnce Holland Truck Driver
Pete Sapier, FO

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Joseph P. Camposarcuno wrote on July 4, 2006

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City and State: STOW OH

Unit: C BATTERY 171ST 45TH INF. DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I served with the 171st Artillery C Btry from July 1952 to Sept 1953. Was the battery clerk under Sgt. Worrell. Would like to hear from any one who was with me during this time.

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Rich Macon wrote on February 24, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: lookig for anyone who served with Joseph Paszek, of Bayonne,NJ.
Served in Battery c 171st field artillery!

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S. Nicholas Aleles SR. wrote on August 4, 2004

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City and State: FT. LEE NJ

Unit: 45TH DIV 171 ST FIELD ARTILLERY BA B

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: from sept 1952 to august1953 after on the 105 i became a cook promoted to mess sgt

Keywords: smoke valley friendly fire by navy plane 500 lb bomb 1952 punchbowl impressive sight

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Steve Harper wrote on January 19, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandpa served 2years on front lines, and receivee several bronze and silver stars. If you know him or can tell me any thing about you company please email . His name is Archie Bunting from CO.

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Angel Malpass wrote on July 26, 2003

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City and State: CURRIE NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: His name was Franklyn R. Cherry. He took bootcamp in Paris Island and advanced training in Jacksonville nc. He was a staff sargent.

Keywords: My grandfather served in the first marines baker company from 1950-51. Most of his records were lost if you knew him please write. I think he was stationed in pusan.

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Ramona Johnson Mccormick wrote on June 3, 2003

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City and State: PURCELL OK

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Seeking anyone that new Staff Sgt. Bobby Gene
Johnson he was from Clinton Oklahoma.In Korea he was a wireman chief. My father fought a brave battle with lung cancer, he passed away Nov 7
2002. He never talked about the war just wnted to find out more about him as a soldier and about a big battle where he lost alot of friends.I wish
to honor him, he was so proud to have served his
country he wasmy hero always my dad.

Keywords: 45th Infantry Divsion 1st Battalion 179th Infantry
Divsion Korea

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Jacqueline Smith-Reardon wrote on May 20, 2003

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City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA

Unit: US ARMY HQ BTRY 171ST FA BN(KOREA)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Joe died at the age of 59 in 1991 of a massive heart attack. He never spoke of Korea but left many pictures with names, dates and locations.He was at Camp Chaffee. He was at Camp Casey in Korea. He was discharged Sept. 27, 1954. I'd like to hear from anyone who knew him. I am his oldest living daughter, Jackie

Keywords: Served in Korea 53-54, forward observer, fire direction,Knob Hill, Christmas Hill, Pusan, R and R in Hakata on Sgt. Jos. Mullen boat,4th platoon bivouac,friends;Rube Rosner, R.Gebhart, Tom J. Heller, Bo Meyers, Schaufle,Staufenberry,Marty Hughes, Katz, Ivan Delistovic, Doc Mabrey Hawkins, Louie Reynolds LA,Schneider, Romeo Ray Seibel, Sinclair, Don (from Brooklyn),Col. Miller,

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Jack Boyet wrote on March 20, 2003

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City and State: ADA OK

Unit: 171 HEADQUARTERS ARTILLERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am looking for anyone I served with on a wireline crew in Korea 1950-1952. We were in South Korea, near the 38th Parallel.Anyone that was there also please contact me by letter or email,magicts@adacomp.net.
Jack Boyet
716 East 18th
Ada, OK 74820

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Harold G. Wills wrote on March 7, 2003

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City and State: GRESHAM OR

Unit: 171ST F.A B. BATR

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT KNEW OF.OR KNOW OF THE OFFICER THAT WAS A STATE TROOPER FROM GEORGIA..THANK YOU AND MAY YOU ALL HAVE A NICE DAY

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William B. (Bill) Lynch wrote on November 15, 2002

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: HQ. BATT.

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Was with the 171st in Korea from Dec. 1951 to ?? 1952. Have the Division book, and found a few. Not too many of us left! I had another tour of Korea, and two of Nam. Retired in 1973. Health and memory failing, and would love to hear from anyone!

Keywords: George (butt-can) Jones..Stofield...Carlyle Madison...Sgt. William Scott

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William B. (Bill) Lynch wrote on November 15, 2002

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: HQ. BATT.

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Have contacted several people since I retired in 1973. Love to hear from anyone!

Keywords: SFC.George (Butt-can) Jones Stofield Carlyle Madison 1st. Sgt. William Scott

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John Madson wrote on August 19, 2002

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City and State: IOLA WI

Unit: 171ST BATT. A , 45TH DIVISION KOREA

Service or Relationship: -

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John Madson wrote on August 18, 2002

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City and State: IOLA WI

Unit: 171ST BATT. A , 45TH DIVISION KOREA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to contact these people if any known where abouts. Please E-mail my son @ mousty27@hotmail.com. I worked with these people very closely and would like to see how they are doing. God Bless....!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keywords: Chief of a 105mm (towed) Jenkins, Pullen, Underhill, Meyers, Trentcamp and telowitzki.

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Manuel (Manny) Razo wrote on August 5, 2002

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City and State: POMONA CA

Unit: B BTRY 171ST FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I went to Korea in Novenber of 1952. Was assigned to B btry 171st fa bn. I was the commo sgt for our battery. Came home in July 1953 before the conflict ended.Would like to hear from anyone who served when i was there.

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Thomas Wallace SR. wrote on April 29, 2002

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City and State: GASTONIA NC

Unit: 171 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 45TH INF. DIV. IV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served in "B" Battery and in Hq Battery as como officer.I was in the 171 from Feb/53 to Nov/53 and served under Col.Miller. I took early release and was discharged from the Army in Dec/53.











































Milleroseph and took early release from the Army in Dec/53.

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Robert P. Stoll wrote on April 3, 2002

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City and State: PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL

Unit: 'C' BATTERY, BN HQ, 'A' BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served as a Forward Observer with "C" Battery when LT Scott was the CO. Then I was the Assistant S-3, running the Fire Direction Center at night while LTC Joseph G.K.("Gook Killer") Miller was the Battalion CO, and then I was the XO in "A" Battery. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who recalls those times and names.

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Leroy (Elmer) Hill wrote on March 27, 2002

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City and State: BELLE FOURCHE SD

Unit: HQ BTRY 171 FA BN 45TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a forward observer with the 171 Fa Bn 45th Div from October 52 until its colors were returned to the states. As such I called in fire missions for many Artillery Batterys and Infantry Companys in various battles all along the 45th front. After the 45th left Korea I was transfered to a forward observer battalion of 8th army and lost all contact with anyone who served with me. Like so many Korean Vets I have tried to forget many of my experiences for nearly 50 years but now I think I am ready to hear from someone who can talk about some common experiences. I would be happy to hear from anyone concerning that time frame.

Keywords: 171 Forward Observer Battalion, Oct.1952 to July 27, 1953

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Linda Christianson wrote on January 13, 2002

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City and State: NEW RICHMOND WI

Unit: 171ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Miles nickname (Blackie) entered the army,Hq Rukyus Command, Fort Buckner APO 331 May 21, 1955.Serving 18 years, 7 years foreign and/overseas.
Received :Army Commendation Ribbon Dec.18,1945
Bronze Star Medal on May 5, 1953
Company Commander of Philippine Scout recruits,
29 June to 24 August 1946
re:Clarence J. Mattiession 1st Lt ARTY Co Hq Btry.
Served as mess Sergant from May 17, 1952 to 14 November 1952.
Anyone remenber this unit this special man (my daddy)his friends called him "BLACKIE".
First Sergeant Nove.15,1952-April 2, 1953
Left: Fort Bucker APO 321
would love any history and knowledge you may share, thank you :)

Keywords: UNIT headquarters 171st FA Bn APO 86
Company H 342 Infantry, July 10. 1946 Was field Sgt. for the 11th Training Battalion Cadre,
company 107-(company commander)

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Clarence Ashe wrote on January 12, 2002

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City and State: DOVER N H

Unit: BATT. A 171 FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I Was with A Batt. from Oct, 52 until Oct 53

Keywords: Jr.

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Lonnie E. Saylor SR. wrote on September 7, 2001

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City and State: HUTCHINSON KS

Unit: B BATTERY 6TH - 1ST GUN SECTION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with me. Yes it has
been a long time. With e-mail its a blessing.

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Charles Clem wrote on May 23, 2001

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City and State: MERCED CA

Unit: A BATTERY 171ST FABN 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Jan 14th 1951 thru May 1952 Korean War in the Iron Triangle 10 NW of Chorwon.

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Francis (Frenchie) Ouellette wrote on November 28, 2000

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Unit: BATTTERY A 171 FAB 51-52

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: To all who remember me, I'M still here and alive.
I remember many of you and think many times about our stay in Korea. Went to National Dedication in hopes of seeing some of you. Met one from 179th Inv. Reg. We did a good job. South Korea is still a Free People. Thanks for having me as part of the unit.

Keywords: "Frenchie" "Frank" Tom Tom Andy Kim and all the rest of you

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William (Bill) Enloe wrote on September 3, 2000

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City and State: LUBBOCK TX

Unit: HQ. BTRY 171 FA

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: We held a reunion in Ada on Sept 1,2000
About 30 showed. If you served with me (1950-1952), how about an E-mail? I would love to hear from you

Bill Enloe

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Paul Antram wrote on June 25, 2000

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City and State: OCALA FL

Unit: B BATTERY 171ST FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was Recon. Sgt/Forward Observer Aug 52-June 53
rotated in 9 months, on the Pacific when War ended
CO was Lt. Harry Ely Philadelphia,Pa trying to find Pfc Feranti of
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area of Penna. Lt. Ely

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Charles Williamson wrote on April 7, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Rollins, Miller, Allen [big], Allen [little] , Brigmond

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Johnie Lyons wrote on March 16, 2000

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City and State: PADEN CITY WV

Unit: 171ST FIELD ARTILLARY BATTALLION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 171ST FIELD ARTILLARY BATTALLION

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John A. Caruso wrote on December 30, 1999

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City and State: WARWICK RI

Unit: C BTRY 171ST FABN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served with C Btry 171st FABn 45th Inf Div from may 1952 to May 1953. Would be very pleased to hear from anyone who may remember serving with me during that piriod. It has been a very long time,46 years. Sometimes it seems like 146 years and sometimes it seems like last week. Hoping to hear from you.

To all our Korean War Veterans, a Happy and Healthy New Year.

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Denzil D. Garrison wrote on November 11, 1999

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City and State: BARTLESVILLE OK

Unit: 'B' BTRY, 171ST FA BN, 45TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I commanded "B" Btry from the day it landed in Korea until I came home. There never was a better unit, in my judgment. God Bless the USA!

Keywords: I'm looking for a Lt. Rollins, who served with me in Korea. He was from PA, and one of the best I ever knew. Are you out there, Rolly?

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William Sommerhof wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD IL

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Comments: I SERVED IN BATTERY B OF THE 171 FIELD ARTY. BN. 1952-53.

CAME HOME ON THE USNS E.T.COLLINS, THE FIRST SHIP HOME AFTER HOSTILITIES CEASED.

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Jeremiah T. (Jerry) McElroy SR. wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

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Comments: SERVED IN KOREAN WAR DEC. 51 TO JULY 52 45TH INF DIV 171 ARTILLERY BAT. B BATRY

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Salvador Hernandez wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: WHITTIER CA

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Comments: Looking for anyone that served in Korea same time
as I. I was 45th divsion,171 Field Artellery
'A'Battery, from Jan.1953-Dec.1953. Would like
to get response ASAP!

Thanks,
Sal Hernandez

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