179th Field Artillery Battalion

Army BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Joel Bryant wrote on October 7, 2009

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City and State: FAYETTEVILLE GA

Unit: 179TH FIELD ARTILLERY NATIONAL GUARD

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information on my Cousin William N. Tucker who was assigned to the 774th Tank Destoryer Battalion Company C.
Fought in Europe under 3rd Army.

Keywords: Looking for information on my Cousin William N. Tucker (Bill) 179th Field Artillery Georgia National Guard

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Stanley Grocki wrote on November 23, 2008

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City and State: JONHSON CITY TN

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: Looking for information on the death of Cpl. Theodore L. Grocki who died as a result of injuries in an accident in early May 1942 while the uit was on maneuvers in Louisiana. I believe he was in Battery B.

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Susan Harris wrote on January 7, 2008

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Julie Schmidt wrote on October 24, 2007

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City and State: EVERSON WA

Unit: 179TH

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Edward Loomis wrote on April 21, 2005

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City and State: DOVER NH

Unit: 1ST MARINES 1ST BAT BAKER CO, 2ND PLATOON

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am searching former buddies or relatives of Marines I served with in korea, Jan 1951 to Dec 1951. my knickname was Fagan. "Fagan and his forty thieves". In the squad was "bad boy brown from texas" Rumored he was either kia or mia after he transferred to communications.The "professor", Schultz, from Chicago, After I was wounded, I returned to duty with the same regiment in S4 under the command of Major Brun, from Chicago.

Keywords: lst marines 1st battalion, baker co. 2nd platoon

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Diana Luna Alvarado wrote on April 10, 2005

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Valentin Luna served under H.P. Hall, 45th Infantry Company C. Lives in Beeville, Texas with his wife of 48 years. Has seven children.
Proud to be an American and a US Veteran.

Keywords: Anyone remember Valentin Luna, his is alive and well. Trained in Arkansas. Fought in the Korean War. 45th Infantry Company C.

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Gilbert Gerhardt wrote on July 28, 2004

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City and State: SANTA ROSA NM

Unit: 45TH DIVISION 179 INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am the oldest daughter of Gilbert E. Gerhardt who served in the Korean War from 1952-1953 I have been trying to help my dad search for his Military records. I understand that many records were lost in a fire. There has to be some way of obtaining some type of documentation that these Veterans served in the war if anyone can help please notify me at the E-mail above thank you and god bless.

Keywords: Searching for Military records

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Barb Pleva wrote on June 15, 2004

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City and State: GRAND RAPIDS MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Please let me know if you know John or may have pictures of him during the war. Means a lot to the both of us. Thanks!

Keywords: John was 179th field artillary. battery A. Arrived in Korea in December 1951 and 1952.

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Vanessa Montoya wrote on June 14, 2004

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City and State: SHERMAN OAKS CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am trying to help my Grandfather peice together his experience in Korea. He fought at Old Baldy and was one of seven survivors in his unit. He fought under Captain Wolf and Lt. Mayfield. We are trying to locate the other six survivors as well as anyone who might have come into contact with his unit. My Grandfather's name is Jose Noe Lujan.

Keywords: (OK NATIONAL GUARD)179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV

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Steve Marr wrote on June 10, 2004

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City and State: BOSTON MA

Unit: NA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: 179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV

John T Marr of Boston Ma died from wounds suffered during the battle at Christmas Hill. I am interested to find information from anybody who served with my uncle.

Keywords: John T. Marr, 179 INF RGT 45 INF DIV
PFC - E3, SERVICE NUMBER: RA11259674 MOS: 01745
Died of Wounds on 7-19-53

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John E. Shimko wrote on May 10, 2004

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City and State: WEST DES MOINES IA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am the Coordinator of the Veterans History Project and am trying to help an individual find and war time friend that help save his life during the Korean War. Any help would be appreciated,

Keywords: Harold Arends, Baker Company, Ridgley, Tennessee

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Jesse J. Bullington wrote on December 4, 2001

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City and State: BULLS GAP TN

Unit: 45TH. INFANTRY/179TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'm looking for others who may have served with me. I spent 75 consecutive days on Heartbreak Ridge and was at Queen Outpost on Christmas Hill when the war ended. I was in Korea from March 1953-May 1954. I was in boot camp at Camp Roberts, Ca., and was transfered from the 45th Division to the 3rd Division after the war ended.

Keywords: 45th Infantry Division, 179th Field Artillery Battalion, Heartbreak Ridge, Queen Outpost, Christmas Hill

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Darin Collier wrote on November 12, 2001

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Comments: My dad passed away this year, He didn't talk much about Korea but with everything going on in the world lately... I wanted to know. I was able to get a copy of his discharge paper and it lists Bronze Service Star but like so many others his records were lost. I woulds apreciate any infomation from any one that might have served with him. His brother Millard Collier was on Pork Chop Hill.

Keywords: 179 Inf Regt

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Philip Montana wrote on July 1, 2001

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Comments: Combat Infantry Badge PAR 1 SO 184 HQ 179 INF 22JUL 1953

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Floyd (Bill) Campbell wrote on June 30, 2000

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City and State: ARCADIA OK

Unit: HDQ. CO. 120TH MEDICAL BATTALION, 45TH. INF. DIV.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was transfered to Camp Polk Post Hospital when unit shipped to Korea, any one having contact with any unit member please contact me. I am particularily interested in finding my wartime buddy, We made the invasion in ETO in 1943.Joined this unit in 1939, discharged 1949. Also looking for a Photographer named Gumm, he was imployed by the Daily Oklahoman newspaper in Oklahoma City, Ok.in about 1949- 1953. Can anyone help me?

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