235th Field Artillery Observation Battalion

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Ken Heerdegen wrote on December 19, 2021

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City and State: GRAYSLAKE IL

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Comments: Looking for friends of my dad, Cpl. Erwin W. Heerdegen (Erv) of Chicago. He was put in for Bronze Star but never got it. He was an F/O, was over run, called in fire on himself to stop the communists.

Keywords: Deuce Triple Nickel, Chorwan Valley, Whitehorse Mountain

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Manual Freeman wrote on January 25, 2020

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City and State: EAGLE POINT OR

Unit: B BATTERY, 235 FA OBSERVATION BATTALION

Service or Relationship: US Army

Comments: I’m trying to locate ANY surviving members of B Battery, 235 FA Observation Battalion that served in Korea from 1952-54. I’m working on a VA Disability Claim for Manual. Anything helps.

SFC Martin Boylan

Keywords: B Battery, 235 FA Observation Battalion Korea from 1952-54
Wireman

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Jude Schwegel II wrote on August 23, 2019

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City and State: TROOPER PA

Unit: 235TH FAOB SIGNAL CORPS

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: My Dad, Jude Schwegel, served in the US Army 235th FAOB Signal Corps from November 1953 to February 1955. He was a PFC Radio Operator. He is 86 years old. Does anybody remember him?

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Robert Paul Burns wrote on June 14, 2015

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City and State: LANSDALE PA

Unit: 235TH FIELD ARTILLERY OBSERVATION BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Jerome J. Kerwin died 10 June 2015 at home in Salt Lake City UT. He is survived by
his four children, Helen K. Diemer, Barbara A. Kerwin, Jerome P. Kerwin and
Charlene S. Kerwin. He was a sergeant and member of Headquarters Battery. He was
sent to Korea with a different unit.

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Thomas (Tom) Hampton wrote on November 20, 2014

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City and State: ETNA OH

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I served in A Battery from Nov 1952 to July 1953

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Clarence Miller wrote on April 19, 2014

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Unit: 235TH OBSERVATION BATALLION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Served 1953-54 in Korea. Joe, I am at my daughters palace


Hope you will have a happy Easter. We have been having a cold weather but finally it. Is warming up. Have you heard from any of the guys. In 235 lately. Our weather is finally ready for planting our hope to plant our planting of potatoes soon, write when you can. Clarence

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K. Paleka wrote on September 5, 2013

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Comments: Hey im looking for information on CPL Leonard K Paleka, he was
from Hawaii and he was part of Battery B. He was wounded in the
North Korea sector on May 12th, 1953. Any information on him and
his service, especially about how he was wounded will be very
helpful.

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Tom Leonardi wrote on August 6, 2013

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Comments: It is with sadness I report the passing on June 21, 2013 of my
father who served with the 235th Field Observation Battalion
from April - December 1953. During that period my Dad was a
second lieutenant in charge of a forward sound observation
company. I want to thank him and his comrades for their service
to our country during a time of war. RIP Dad.

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Stephanie Greenwell wrote on July 13, 2012

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City and State: SHOALS IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any information about my dad. He served
from Feb 1953 through Feb 1955.

Keywords: Kenneth Greenwell - Loogootee, Indiana

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Shane Jones wrote on March 1, 2012

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Comments: I am a proud grandson of Don Steward who i believe
served in the 235th. I was interested in if any one
recognizes his name and has any information. Served
from Dec 1950 - Dec 1952

Keywords: 235th FAO Bn Don Steward

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Tom Bandoly wrote on February 18, 2012

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Unit: A BATTERY 235TH FAOB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Trying to make contact with members of A Battery who
were in Korea in 1953- 1954.

Keywords: Dave Buhler, Don Clark, Don Fredrickson, Don Davis,
Jerry Rekow. Anyone in A Battery in 53-54

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Robert Paul Burns wrote on October 1, 2011

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City and State: LANSDALE PA

Unit: 235TH FAOB HQ BTRY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to connect with members of the original
235th Field Artillery Observation Battalion that was
part of the Pennsyhlsvania National guard until
activation in September 1950 and then was shipped to
Camp McCoy, Wisconsin until transfer to Fort Sill
Oklahoma.

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Robert Paul Burns wrote on October 1, 2011

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City and State: LANSDALE PA

Unit: 235TH FAOB, HQ BTRY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Arthur Brier, who was a sargeant in Headwuarters
Battery at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin and the went to
Korea, died 22 September 2011. I also was a sargeant
in Hq Btry. I then joined the Navy and retired as a
Commander.

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John Tupper wrote on May 19, 2011

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City and State: SOUTH EASTON MA

Unit: 235 FAOB BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for "Shorty" Hanson Came from Vermont,
or any Member of the Radar section.
Thanks

Keywords: Nickname TUP Snipers Ridge, Kumwar Valley 

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Robert Cohoon wrote on November 18, 2009

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City and State: INDEPENDENCE MO

Unit: 235TH FOAB BATTERY C

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for men who served in Battery C, 235th FOAB Radar section from about Dec 1952 to Aug 1953

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Clarence Miller wrote on February 7, 2009

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Unit: C BTRY 235TH OBSN. BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone serving in C Battery between Aug 1953 and Dec 1954. Especially Lt. Ed Martin from Texas and Sgt. Albert Garreffa.

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Thomas (Waddel Harris) Vance wrote on October 30, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I'm looking for a friend of Waddel Harris,Walter Roy of Protem,Mo. whom he served with in Korea.He would like to make contact with old friends he served with in Korea around '53.Any information would be greatly appreciated.Please email contact info and i will pass it to him.Thank you again,and thank you for serving!

Keywords: 235th,Korea,Waddel Harris,Walter Roy

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Kenneth (Ken) Heerdegen wrote on February 19, 2008

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City and State: GRAYSLAKE IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm hoping to find anyone who knew my dad, Erwin Heerdegen, from Chicago, while he served as a forward observer in Korea. I'm trying to get him the Bronze Star he was recommended for but never received, for staying in his position after being over run and calling in artillery. Does any of this sound familiar?

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Kenneth (Ken) Heerdegen wrote on February 19, 2008

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City and State: GRAYSLAKE IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm hoping to find anyone who knew my dad, Erwin Heerdegen, from Chicago, while he served as a forward observer in Korea. I'm trying to get him the Bronze Star he was recommended for but never received, for staying in his position after being over run and calling in artillery. Does any of this sound familiar?

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Kenneth (Ken) Heerdegen wrote on February 19, 2008

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City and State: GRAYSLAKE IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm hoping to find anyone who knew my dad, Erwin Heerdegen, from Chicago, while he served as a forward observer in Korea. I'm trying to get him the Bronze Star he was recommended for but never received, for staying in his position after being over run and calling in artillery. Does any of this sound familiar?

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P. Leonardi wrote on February 19, 2007

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City and State: YORK PA

Unit: 235TH FAOB

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am in search of people who knew my grandfather during his tour in Korea April 1953 - December 1953. His name is Thomas Leonardi (Tom Leonardi) and was a lieutenant. He served with the 235th Field Artillery Observation Battalion. After serving close to thirty years in the Army and Army Reserve he now lives in retirement with my grandmother in Westchester County New York. I would love to hear from anyone who served with my grandfather in Korea or while at OCS.

Keywords: April 1953 - December 1953, Lived in New York City before war. Attended OCS in Fort Sill Oklahoma.

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Kenneth (Ken) Heerdegen wrote on January 23, 2007

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City and State: GRAYSLAKE IL

Unit: 235TH OBSERVATION BTLN '52-'53

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew or had knowledge of my dad, ERWIN W. HEERDEGEN of Chicago, IL, who was with the 235th Observers from '52-'53, I have photos of him and his buddies available

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Richard Fritz wrote on May 2, 2006

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City and State: BRISTOL VT

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have many photos my father, PFC.Charles Fritz took during 1951 at Camp McCoy and possibly other locations. Is there anyone who would like to see them or help me with identifications of those in the photos?

Richard Fritz

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Reid Grate wrote on November 30, 2005

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City and State: ISABEL SD

Unit: 235TH FIELD ARTILLERY OBSERVATION BATTALLION, BATT

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am a friend of Dick Dugan's, and I am trying to help him locate his old army buddy, Joe Lourenco.

Keywords: Thomas Richard Dugan a.k.a "Dick" Dugan
Joseh F. Lourenco, last known address was in Anaheim California

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Robert Frasard SR. wrote on August 28, 2005

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City and State: ST. CLAIR SHORES MI

Unit: 235TH ARTILLERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from fellow veterans.

Keywords: Nickname "Fuzzy"

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William (Bill) Donovan wrote on August 10, 2005

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Nancy D'Agostino wrote on August 9, 2005

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City and State: COSTA MESA CA

Unit: SEVERAL DIFF,2ID, I CORPS, ARTILLERY,FIELDWIREMAN,

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: If anyone remembers my father, he was Italian who enjoyed smoking,drinking,and gambling. He was a sarge? I think, but was demoted because he took off with some guys in a jeep and went drinking. Does anyone remember? I would love to hear stories about him. I have many photos my father took while in Korea and I can share, if so email me and let me know if any of these names are you: Scotty Adams,Akoneto,Clifford,Lt ABC,Edwards,Flowers,Fritz,Hodges,Jim,Capt Kaufman,Mary(Korean Girl),Rocky,Ray,Steve,Scorza,Scotty,Schlimmer(S.H.),and Vic or Vic K. Love to hear from anyone. Thank You,
Proud Daughter of Korean Vet-Charles O. D'Agostino

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Philip Dargie wrote on June 17, 2005

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City and State: MERRIMACK NH

Unit: BATTERY A

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Keywords: 235th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, Battery A, Chorwon Valley, Korea

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Carlos Martinez wrote on May 9, 2005

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City and State: MISSION TX

Unit: 235FAOB MEDICAL DETACHMENT

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE OLD MEDICS OF
THE 235TH MEDICAL DETACMENT....ONLY OSCAR ADAME HAVE
I MADE CONTACT WITH. HOW ABOUT, SGT BATISTE, BREMMER,
LEYVA, POTTER, EDGMOND, DR. MATANKY.


CARLOS MARTINEZ
CARBEAMTZ@AOL.COM

Keywords: MEMBERS OF MEDICAL DETACHMENT

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Carlos Martinez wrote on May 8, 2005

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City and State: MISSION TX

Unit: 235TH FAOB MEDICAL DETATCHMENT

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WOUNDED ON ARROWHEAR ON
JULY 7TH, 1953. AS A MEDIC ATTATCHED TO CP OF THE
FLASH SECTION, I ANSWERED THE CALL OF AID ON THAT
NIGHT. THERE WERE EIGHT WOUNDED (4 FROM ANOTHER UNIT
THAT HAD AN OUTPOST ON ARROWHEAD). MERLIN HOPPER AND
AND MYSELF WENT UP THE HILL AND RENDERED MEDICAL
AID AND TRANSFERED THE WOUNDED TO A FIELD HOSPITAL.
HAVE LOCATED ONLY ONE THAT WAS ON THAT HILL. HIS NAME
IS RALPH JONES. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE OUTCOME
OF ANYOTHER PERSONS IN THE BUNKER AT THAT TIME.ONE
IN PARTICULAR WHO WAS EXTREMELY HURT, I THINK HIS
NAME IS MCKITHEN OR SOMETHING LIKE IT.

Keywords: 235TH FAOB MEDICAL DETACHMENT

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Carlos Martinez wrote on May 8, 2005

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City and State: MISSION TX

Unit: 235TH FAOB MEDICAL DETATCHMENT

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WOUNDED ON ARROWHEAR ON
JULY 7TH, 1953. AS A MEDIC ATTATCHED TO CP OF THE
FLASH SECTION, I ANSWERED THE CALL OF AID ON THAT
NIGHT. THERE WERE EIGHT WOUNDED (4 FROM ANOTHER UNIT
THAT HAD AN OUTPOST ON ARROWHEAD). MERLIN HOPPER AND
AND MYSELF WENT UP THE HILL AND RENDERED MEDICAL
AID AND TRANSFERED THE WOUNDED TO A FIELD HOSPITAL.
HAVE LOCATED ONLY ONE THAT WAS ON THAT HILL. HIS NAME
IS RALPH JONES. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE OUTCOME
OF ANYOTHER PERSONS IN THE BUNKER AT THAT TIME.ONE
IN PARTICULAR WHO WAS EXTREMELY HURT, I THINK HIS
NAME IS MCKITHEN OR SOMETHING LIKE IT.

Keywords: 235TH FAOB MEDICAL DETACHMENT

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Granville (Mac) McFadden wrote on April 23, 2004

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: 235TH FOAB/SURVEY UNIT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for guys that were with my Dad in Korea. He is alive and well and anxious to hear from his buddies

Keywords: My Dad was in Korea between 52 and 53 assigned to the 235th FOAB/Survey Unit

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Beverly O'Callaghan wrote on December 4, 2003

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City and State: CHICAGO IL

Unit: UNIT=C BTRY 235TH FA,

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Would anyone remeber Ted Bobowiec from Chicago..MIA on 6/11/1953..changed to KIA at some point. no recovery of remains. His sister and brother died this year..left 6 nieces and nephews who would be happy to know of any info about his death or disappearence. Thanks very very much .His parents were foreign born and never understood the info they were told at the time..believed he was POW for a while..Thank You! Beverly O'Callaghan niece

Keywords: Teddy Bobowiec Chicago MIA KIA 6/11 /1953

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Clarence Miller wrote on November 27, 2003

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Unit: 235TH OBSN BATTALION, C BTRY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for any information for Ed Martin. He was a wonderful officer in C Btry. He would remember Ed Peterson, a good friend of mine. I served in Korea from Sept.1 of l953 to Nov. of l954 when I was transferred to KMAG in Tageu.

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Cassie Brown wrote on July 8, 2003

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Comments: I'm looking for anyone who might have known my dad. He served in Korea as part of the 8th Army, 235th FAOB and KMAG. I believe that the war was over by the time he got there. You would have probably called him Ken or Kenny.

Keywords: KMAG, 8th Army, 235th FAOB

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Leo W. Hugaert wrote on April 12, 2003

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City and State: MOLINE IL

Unit: 11 ROK CORP KMAG

Service or Relationship: -

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Jack Hart wrote on August 30, 2002

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City and State: ANDOVER MN

Unit: 'C' BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I recently ran across a publication that
describes in good detail the actions that took
place in April thru July 1953 that involved
areas where the 235th was deployed.
"ENCYCLOPIDA OF THE KOREAN
WAR",VOLUMN 1 , PAGES 140 and 141. I am
also trying to locate a copy of the written
document that accompanied the Presidential
Unit award ( was also called Distinguyished
Unit Citation) given To Battery "C".

Interested in hearing from old buddies or their
kin.

see ya!!!!!

Keywords: Radar Section

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Robert Pate wrote on April 27, 2002

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City and State: PALMDALE CA

Unit: BTRY B

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Served with 235th Brty.B...From Dec.1950 to 1952 at Camp McCoy,Wisc.Moved to Fort Sill, Ok.early 1952 Transfered to FECOM in March 52.Searching for any history,information,or names and no. of old buddies...Thanks, Bob Pate

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Paul Johnson wrote on February 26, 2002

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Unit: 235TH FOB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served as radar platoon commander and battalion radar officer.

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Wade Fitzgerald wrote on January 30, 2002

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Comments: My Father Jim Fitzgerald served in the 235th co.B units name was Notre dame Baker. I have a picture of him in front of a unit tent with writing that has "nco in charge cpl. Bryant asst nco in charge Dagostino " any help or info would be great!

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James L. Winningham wrote on September 19, 2001

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City and State: ARTHUR IL

Unit: 235TH FOB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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Alan Passmore wrote on September 3, 2001

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City and State: FL

Unit: 'A' - 'B' BATTERIES 235TH FAOB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: You may recall the 187th FAOB helped train the 235th in 1952. I had just returned from the Far East and was involved with that training. I followed over the next year 1953 and joined up with "A" Battery and finally transfered to "B" Battery. I then took an INTERFECOM transfer to Japan and joined the 1st Cav Div.

The reason I bring all this up is that the 187th is having it's annual reunion in S.C. this October 7,8 and 9 and there are some other members that went with the 235th in 1952. I stood at the train station and waved goodbye thinking I had done my tour over there and wouldn't be going back. Surprise, surprise.

Anyway hope that you find something of value in this short note.

Al

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John W. Sheperd wrote on August 23, 2001

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City and State: STILLWATER OK

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served from Dec. 51 to Jan 93. Would like to find the history of 235th Field Artillery Observation Battalion HQ Battery. I was traine with the 187th faob and 235th faob in Ft. Sill, OK. We (235th) left by train to San Fransico, Calif. I think the whole Battalion crossed on the"Gen.A.W.Brewster" stayed in Inchon until equiment arrived, moved to front to the Chorwan area.

Keywords: Chorwan 1 Hill 1062, Old Baldy

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John W. Sheperd wrote on August 23, 2001

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City and State: STILLWATER OK

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Note: Message above.

Keywords: My husband is gone at the moment. Can we e-mail you info later?

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Bernard (Barney) Madigan wrote on August 14, 2001

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City and State: WICKENBURG AZ

Unit: 235TH FIELD OBSERVATION BATTALION SURVEY SQUAD

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for any of the following 235th FOB survey squad , surveying Korea , Dec 1952 to Dec 1953.

Peewee Reese, Macinson, Sam Lund, Doc Craddock, Dominic DeAngelo, Joe Mancini or Liet. Church assigned to ROK Divn. just north of Seoul.

Looking for information on reunions of this group.

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Thomas Leonardi wrote on November 5, 2000

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City and State: LARCHMONT NY

Unit: 235TH FAOB BATTERY C

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I would like to hear from any serving in Korea with me during April 53 through Dec 53.

Keywords: 235TH FAOB, 235TH FAOB C BATTERY

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Thomas Moffitt wrote on October 22, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 235th Field Artillery Observation, Company B Looking for J.L. Touchstone

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J. L. wrote on August 23, 2000

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City and State: JACKSON TN

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Rani Gusho wrote on June 21, 2000

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City and State: MILWAUKEE WI

Unit: NA

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Cpl. Myles Zimmerman, Mike as he was called, was
in a bunker on the West Central Front in Korea
when it was shelled July 13, 1953. Everyone in
the bunker was killed. I would like to find
anyone who may have known Mike in Korea. I
corresponded with him while he was there and was
happy to find this website where I may get some
information on his time in Korea. Ran

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James Fleming wrote on April 20, 2000

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City and State: BRENTWOOD NY

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad's looking for old pals.

Code word Hell's Bell's,Jane Russel Hill,8th,Army
"A" Bat.235th F.A.OBSN Bat.Also 7th Inf.49th F.A.B. HHQ Father's full name John T. Fleming you
May have called him Jake or Jakie.

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