213th Armored Field Artillery Battalion (155MM)

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Elizabeth Lawrence wrote on October 2, 2024

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City and State: BETTENDORF IA

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Comments: My Korean-born father, Roger Paul Clow, aka "Porky," lived in the 213TH headquarters camp during the war and was adopted by the family of a 213TH soldier after the war. My father, who passed away in July 2023, attended the 50th year anniversary of the 213th in Utah. I am currently writing a book that combines family history with historical synthesis. I am a historian at a small college in Illinois. I plan to publish some photographs of my father in Korea in the book. My book will not be a commercial publication and my use of these photographs (for scholarship and as a teaching resource) falls within the purview of fair use. Nevertheless, I am exercising due diligence in trying to identify the copyright holder of the photographs. If you hold copyright to any photographs of the 213th that feature a Korean child or children, please email me. More generally, I would be pleased to hear from anyone from this community who may have memories of my father or other Korean children, mascots, houseboys, or KATUSA.

Keywords: photographs, copyright, Korean children, Roger Paul Clow

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Ernest Boyd wrote on December 24, 2022

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City and State: GREENVILLE NC NC

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Comments: My father Dalton Boyd was in the 213 FAB in Korea in mid 1952 and 1953.
My father passed away 1979. I would like to know any veterans who remember my father and to know where the 213th was located during these times. Thank you.

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Edward McAvoy wrote on August 12, 2022

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Comments: I’m hoping someone can lead me in the right direction, I’ve been trying to find which patches were worn on the uniforms of the 213th during the war? I haven’t had any luck with looking online.

Keywords: Patch, insignia

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Lisa Jones wrote on February 22, 2022

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City and State: NEW YORK NY

Unit: 213TH FIELD ARTILLARY

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Comments: Private First Class George Tomich, Private First Class Michael J Marunyak and Corporal William H Kicklighter were awarded a Bronze Star Metal for their meritorious achievement near Kumsong on April 15-22, 1952. Their laid artillery while under surveillance and subjected to murderous small arms, artillery and mortar fire.

George Tomich was also wounded during a drill and sent to Japan for medical treatment - I am not sure of the date.

If anyone has any pictures or knowledge about any of this, I would greatly appreciate an email.

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Frank Turner wrote on December 23, 2021

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City and State: AK

Unit: 213TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN

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Comments: Frank H. Turner, combat soldier and member of the 213th Field Artillery BN, would like to connect with anyone from his unit. He would really like to have a conversation with fellow soldiers. Pls. email me to connect.

Keywords: Korean War

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Julius Jefferies wrote on August 31, 2021

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City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT

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Service or Relationship: Researcher

Comments: Hello! I am not a part of the 213th or related to anyone that participated with them during the Korean War. However, I am part of Combat Films and Research. We are working with Professor (ret) Mark Peterson in order to accurately depict the events that occurred in the Kapyong Valley, 1951. We have started a GoFundMe page where we have been posting updates on our progress.

If you'd like to stay updated please visit the GoFundMe page. https://www.gofundme.com/f/213th-field-artillery-at-battle-of-gapyeong-1951

Also, if you have any images, video, journals, or letters from the 213th, while in Korean in 1951, please contact me at Combat Films. We would love to digitize those for you in order to preserve the images and use them in our documentary if possible.

Keywords: Kapyong, Gapyeong, 213th, GoFundMe, Korean War, Kapyong Valley, Helaman, Stripling Warriors, Support

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Ronald Morris wrote on April 7, 2021

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City and State: HERRIMAN UT

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Comments: My father Lyle Ray Morris was in the 213 FAB in Korea in 1952.
My father passed away November 2014.

Keywords: 213 FAB Morris

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Edward McAvoy wrote on December 16, 2020

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Comments: Hello all, I’m looking for any info or pictures from this unit. My Grandfather was Richard McAvoy who at the time was a Master Sergeant and became the 1st Sergeant. I heard stories about his unit being ambushed and then regrouping and going after the enemy and taking around 800 prisoners.

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Lorna Brosio wrote on August 2, 2020

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City and State: CA

Unit: NOT SURE

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Comments: I have found dozens of photos taken by my father in Korea from 1952-1953. MANY men in the photos. Is there a central location I can send photos for anyone to see?
Someone might be able to recognize a loved one and also learn about the experience.
My father was Fred Brosio Jr. from California.

Keywords: photos 1952 1953 Korea

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Ronald Navickas wrote on June 26, 2020

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Comments: Looking to find any information on a John E, Coleman, Maybe worked the "Switchboard" for the 213th. 1950-1951?

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Joe Hummel wrote on June 6, 2019

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City and State: MOUNT LAUREL NJ

Unit: SEVICE BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Regular Army

Comments: WOW, First time I saw this. 68 years ago! Joined the 213th in Fort Lewis, Wash. on their way to Korea. Was with Svc. Battery (only a PFC) till Thanksgiving in '51. Cpt. James, I believe, was the Commander. Interesting experiences to say the least. No regrets. Left the army in '52. Graduated from Rutgers under the GI Bill and retired from the Ins. business in '93.

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Billl Phillips wrote on March 22, 2018

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for list of soldiers from the 213th

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James W. Bolt wrote on May 20, 2015

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Unit: CHARLEY BATTERY 52ND FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: On May 20 1951 the 213 Field Artillery Battalion was attached to the 52nd Field Artillery Battalion. The two Field Artillery Battalion were in support of the 1st Battalion 21st Infantry Regiment and a task force whom had a mission to move 48 miles up Route 17 and retake the city of Kapyoung that was lost to the Chinese during their Spring Offensive [April 22-May 20 ] On 23 May the task force captured Kapyoung . The speed of the advance cause the artillery to some time to deliver their fire at 2000 yards in front of the advancing units and to by pass small Chinese units that be pick up by other advancing units, The 52nd and the 213nd had Chinese troops walking down the road to surrender . The Chinese reported that the effective fire from the variable time fuse left them no cover in this type of attack . The 213th did a great job and the 21st was never with out artillery support during the 48 mile advance from the junction of the Ham and the Pukhan Rivers to the city of Kapyoun. sign 40 yards

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Leonard LaBedz wrote on March 9, 2014

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City and State: WISCONSIN DELLS WI

Unit: 213AFA 105MM HDQ CO.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: The unit was from cedar city Utah National Guard. Just checking in

213 AFA HDQ CO. 105 MM 1950- 1951

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Carrie Cottle wrote on September 30, 2013

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City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT

Unit: 213 ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for Stories and pictures from the 213 Armored Field
Artillery Battalion. My grandpa was in the battalion and has
know
passed on. I'm trying to put together a picture/ scrapbook for my
sons. My grandpa name is CLYDE A. EVANS . I have to group
pictures
if anyone would like a copy please e-mail me and I will send one.
Please send me stories and pictures to my e-mail:
ilovutwo@hotmail.com

Also I have put together a pinterest page please check it out.
Copy
then paste.
http://www.pinterest.com/ccottle76/korean-war/

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Sean White wrote on March 14, 2013

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City and State: OTTAWA ON

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Hello; I'm currently researching for a documentary about
the Battle of Kapyong Apr 23-26,51.Hoping to get in touch
with any vets of the 213 FAB that were providing fire
support for the Canadians and Austalians on Hill 504 and
677.
Thank you
Sean White
President
Friends of Kapyong

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James W. Bolt wrote on September 14, 2010

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City and State: LAURENS SC

Unit: B BATTERY 63D C BATTERY 52ND FA BNS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: In November 1951 due to the wide sector that the 21st Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division had to cover two battery from the 213 Field Artillery Battalion [SP]were attached to the 52nd Field Artillery Battalion and reinforcing the fire of the 105MM Howitzer Battalion in support of the 21st Infantry Regiment as they construction of a winter line south of the Kumsong area sign 40 yards

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Keni Coxox Jones wrote on November 22, 2009

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Keywords: Does Anyone Remember My Uncle Ray? He was in the 213th (15MM) Utah. I am looking for stories or pictures for my Ancestry. I hope someone remembers that tough old Cigar smoking Army man. He was a Colonel when he retired. He served in WWII and the Korean War. He received a Bronze Stare and a Silver Star. He was a member of the VFW 9276
Elks.

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Anthony J. (Tony) Sobieski wrote on June 17, 2009

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City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA

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Comments: Hello any 213th members seeing this post - I have published my third book about Korea, titled 'A hill called White Horse' dealing with the battle and the 213th based on my interviews with Lts Joe Adams and Jack Callaway and other members of the 213th.

It can be ordered directly from me, please

It is a 'you are there' book which gives the reader the feeling they are participating in the battle and experiencing what the members of the 213th and other units went through during the battle.

Best regards

Tony Sobieski

Keywords: new book - A hill called White Horse
Lt Joe Adams
Lt Jack Callaway

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Hamilton Keithley wrote on August 19, 2008

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City and State: BEL AIR MD

Unit: 2134TH FA BN HQ - HQS BN FDC

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I WAS IN FDC WITH JOHN POLLO JOHN MARRA LT RYAN
CAPT HOUSE SGT NEGRONI WAS 1ST SGT

Keywords: white horse mt

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Hamilton Keithley wrote on August 19, 2008

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Charles Durham wrote on July 15, 2008

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City and State: LIVERPOOL NY

Unit: 213TH FA ABLE BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: served in korea as a battery medic from may 1953 to june 1954 we had the 240s not 155

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Charles Durham wrote on July 15, 2008

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City and State: LIVERPOOL NY

Unit: 213TH FA ABLE BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: served in korea as a battery medic from may 1953 to june 1954

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Bruce Taylor wrote on October 17, 2006

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City and State: OREM UT

Unit: BATTERY A 213TH ARMORED FIELD BTTN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I remember asking Uncle Ray to tell me his war stories, he would look skyward puff twice on his big cigar and say son there isnt enough daylight left, so lets enjoy today. So i never learned much about him until after his death. I would appreciate any info anyone could share. God Bless the Vets we owe you such a debt. Bruce Taylor, Orem, Ut.

Keywords: Battery A, 213th Armored Field Battalion. Captain Ray E. Cox

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John and Leonal Gonzales wrote on March 17, 2006

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City and State: KEIZER OR

Unit: 213 ARMORED FA BC APO 1950/1951

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: I am not sure of the unit and personal friends. Can't remeber a whole lot. I would like to get intouch with any one that was there in the unit at that time.

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Noel Harp wrote on February 6, 2006

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City and State: GRANDVIEW PLAZA KS

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was with C btry from 12-51 until 12-52. I worked in the commo section,drove a jeep stringing wire. Some of
you might remember me as the only enlisted man in the
unit with a .45 automatic and a .45 auto burp gun.

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Robert H. Biernacki SR. wrote on April 14, 2005

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City and State: HUNTINGTON NY

Unit: 213TH FAB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: unit location chorwon....2/22/52 to 11/03/52

Keywords: white horse mountain

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Paul Marcoulier wrote on June 3, 2004

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City and State: SHADY COVE OR

Unit: 213TH FA BN. (HDQT. BATT)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Nadine Albrecht wrote on May 9, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I was wondering if anyone had any pictures with COL J. Frank Dalley. If you do I'd love to have a copy for his grandson. Please email me at crazybaby@earthlink.net. Also if you have a copy of the story about the 600 stripling soldiers, that would be fantastic or any stories about COL Dalley.

Thanks,
Nadine albrecht

Keywords: Dalley, 213th FAB

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Nadine Albrecht wrote on April 24, 2004

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Comments: I am friends with this man's grandson and am trying to help him find as much information as I can about him..any help would be great.

Keywords: Frank Dalley

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Willis G. Jeffers wrote on March 31, 2004

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City and State: REEDS MO

Unit: 11 ARMY POSTAL UNIT A P O 264

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Ralph G. Henrie wrote on July 27, 2003

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City and State: DRAPER UT

Unit: BATTERY A 213 TH AFA BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I drove the @1 Howitzer in Bat. A under Capt. Ray Cox (deceased) who won the Silver Star i Kumwa Valley

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John Redmopnd SR. wrote on June 14, 2003

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City and State: MAGALIA CA

Unit: 213THFAB /KUMWA VALLEY/'52-53.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'd like to hear form anyone form my old outfit. I lost all my stuff in a plane crash returning home in '53, so I lost all my addresses and photos. God bless , John Redmond

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Rick Nelson wrote on November 5, 2002

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City and State: TOMAHAWK WI

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Comments: I Am Still Looking For Anyone Who Served With My Dad. He Was In The 213th AFA Bn. "C" Btry,
And served Until Appr. Oct/Nov 51.
He was Reg. Army.
I Do Have Pictures Of Him And Another Fellow Standing Next To A Howitzer.Maybe Someone Would Remember The Man Next To Him? E-Mail Me And I Will Send The Picture Via E-Mail.
It Says On His DD214 He Was A "Fwd. Liason Oper." ???.. Any Help Would Be Appreciated.
Thankyou, And God Bless.

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Paul Marcoulier wrote on November 4, 2002

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Unit: HDQRS 213TH FA BN

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Charles McKendree wrote on August 5, 2002

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City and State: VASSAR MI

Unit: 213TH FIELD ARTILLERY - IX CORPS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 1952

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Joseph Lynch wrote on May 10, 2002

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City and State: ORLAND PARK IL

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Hamilton Keithley wrote on March 27, 2002

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City and State: BEL AIR MD

Unit: 213TH FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking For Lt Jim Ellis

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Ellen Noll wrote on December 26, 2001

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City and State: MERIDEN KS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for pictures or video of the 2001 reunion of the 213th Field Artillery Battalion for my sons Grandfather, Harold Lux Jr. of Denison, Kansas who due to ill health was not able to attend. Thank You! Ellen Noll

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Hamilton Keithley wrote on November 4, 2001

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City and State: BEL AIR MD

Unit: 213TH FA BN HQ - HQ BTRY 8-52 TO 4-53

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Paul Marcoulier wrote on February 15, 2001

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City and State: SAN MARCOS CA

Unit: 213TH FA BN, HDQS BATT.

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I WAS WITH THE 213TH HDQS BATT FROM EARLY OCT.'51 TO AUG.'52. MOST OF MY TOUR WAS AS DRIVER/AIDE TO COL. HUMPHREY. LOOKING FOR ANY OF THE GOOD FRIENDS THAT WERE A PART OF THIS FINE ARTILLERY UNIT.

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Hamilton Keithley wrote on November 10, 2000

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City and State: BEL AIR MD

Unit: HQ 213TH FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: HQ 213TH FA BN

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Hamilton Keithley wrote on November 10, 2000

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City and State: BEL AIR MD

Unit: HQ 213TH FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for anyone in Hqs at that time.

Keywords: 213th FA BN Hqs 8-52 to 3-53 Btry clerk and FDC Major Thomas in charge.

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Anthony J. (Tony) Sobieski wrote on September 19, 2000

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City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA

Unit: 213TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Order your copy today of 'FIRE MISSION! The story of the 213th Field Artillery Battalion in Korea 1951 to 1954'

170+ pages, pictures, maps, over 55 interviews! Read the history of the 213th in Korea!

29.50 plus 2.50 for shipping and handling
(32.00 total)

e-mail, call or write to:

Tony Sobieski
4432 Ernie Davis Circle
Philadelphia, PA 19154-1751
215-281-3382
sobieski@gateway.net

Keywords: FIRE MISSION!
The story of the 213th Field Artillery Battalion in Korea 1951 to 1954

By Anthony J. Sobieski

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Albe V. Ardito wrote on July 24, 2000

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City and State: DEER PARK NY

Unit: 'A' BATTERY 213TH FAB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: On Sunday, July 24th, I received some info which may interest members of the 213thFAB. All Korean Vets with service from June 25,1950 to July 27, 1953 are eligible for a medal offered more than 10 years ago by the Republic of Korea. All the necessary documents can be found on the internet http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/awards/. The Korean War Service Medal will be awarded to veterans and the next of kin at no cost. The necessary information can be down loaded from the internet. There are some documents showing proof of service that is required.
Thanks,
albe247@aol.com

Keywords: Kumwa, Chorwon, Whitehorse Mt. etc.

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Othmar J. Jacobs wrote on May 5, 2000

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City and State: NEWBURGH IN

Unit: 213 FIELD ARTILLARY FA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to hear from any of my unit members. I served in the Headquarters Battery. Some of my buddies were Taylor, Braxton, Ferracondi, and others I cannot remember.

Keywords: Fellow vets from 1952-1953, at Kumwa Valley

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Anthony P. (Tony) Hafen wrote on March 16, 2000

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City and State: ST. GEORGE UT

Unit: 213TH FA BN

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: 50 Year reunion in St. George, UT. Sept 11, 12 and 13, 2000. All members of the 213th from 1950 to deactivation. Most of the people we have found have been notified if you have not heard from me contact me so I an get you on the roster and mailing list.
Tony

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Frank Ranft wrote on November 6, 1999

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City and State: OVERLAND PARK KS

Unit: 213THAFAB B, 213THFAB HQ

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: 213THAFAB B, 213THFAB HQ

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Rick Nelson wrote on November 3, 1999

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City and State: TOMAHAWK WI

Unit: 213TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for anyone who served with my father.he was reg. army and served with the 213th "c" battery until appr. oct.-nov. 1951.

any information would really be appreciated.

thank you,

rick nelson

Keywords: Robert K. Nelson '51

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Micah Berman wrote on July 11, 1999

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

Unit: BAKER 213FAB IX CORPS '53 - '54

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Comments: I'm looking for photos and or people that I knew in Korea. Micah Berman

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