Entry: 102226
Subject: GRANDFATHER KOREAN WAR VET
Subject: GRANDFATHER KOREAN WAR VET
stephanie skogen wrote on April 2, 2025
City and State: ONALASKA WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Hello. My grandfather Donald J. Burnstad was enlisted in the Army and fought in Korea from 1950-1952. His date of birth was July 10, 1928. He died in 2005. He never talked about the war, never acknowledged that he was a veteran. I didn't know he was a veteran until his burial took place, with full honors. I would be grateful for any information that you might be able to provide.
Kindly,
Stephanie Skogen
Keywords:
Entry: 102200
Subject: CORPORAL CHARLES RIFE JR
Subject: CORPORAL CHARLES RIFE JR
Regina Rife wrote on March 12, 2025
City and State: OH
Unit: 555TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I was wondering if any one had information about or knew my grandfather Cpl.
Charles Rife, I don't know much about him all i know is he was in the Korean war and was in a few articles that was written about his statements and that he was among the ones that was overrun by the Chinese July 13th or 14th , was the lines between Kumwha & Kumsong. If anyone has any info or articles or Knew him Please contact me via email.
Keywords: looking for info on the 555th Field Artillery Battalion
Entry: 101913
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON STEVENS' FROM MARYLAND
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON STEVENS' FROM MARYLAND
Jen Stevens wrote on June 30, 2024
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I'm looking for any information anyone has or anyone who who my family members who served in the Korean War. All were from Frederick County, Maryland. Most information below is from newspaper articles and Ancestry.
My grandfather- Sgt. George Norman Stevens Jr. Drafted in November 1951 and sent to Camp Breckinridge, KY. In Jan 1952, he was assigned to the 40th Infantry Division. When he arrived in Korea in June 1952 he was assigned to the 5th RCT, 555th FAB, 72nd Engineer company according to news articles. We believe he may have been a mechanic in Korea, as that was his profession at home and was a certified Chevrolet Mechanic.
He did not talk about his military service at all. Passed in 1996 when i was 6.
His brothers-
Cpl. John Robert "Bob" Stevens. Discharged in October 1954. Believed to have been assigned to 223rd Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, Company L. May have also been a part of the 101st Airborne Division when in Korea. May have been stationed at Geo. G Meade in 1954.
He passed in 1991 when I was 1 and has a military plaque at his grave.
James A Stevens. Drafted in October 1952. Believed to have been a part of the 5th RCT, 555th FAB and is said to have operated heavy equipment. Was stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska for a few years.
Passed in 2015 but did not speak much about his time in the military outside of his station in Alaska.
Keywords: Korea
555th FAB
5th RCT
101st Airborne
Maryland
Entry: 101663
Subject: MY BROTHER ROGER C SATTERFIELD
Subject: MY BROTHER ROGER C SATTERFIELD
Diana Watton wrote on December 29, 2023
City and State: FALLS CITY NE
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My brother Roger is listed as died of wounds in Korea. Yes he did die of his wounds but the reason he died is that he was abandoned with 10 of his comrades after an ambush by the North Koreans. The wounded unable to march with the POWs taken by the Koreans were left in a railroad shack without food medicine water or help of any kind. He died a POW.
Keywords:
Entry: 101121
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS MY FATHER ROBERT E. HOELTING
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS MY FATHER ROBERT E. HOELTING
Elizabeth Ventucci wrote on December 18, 2022
City and State: ST. LOUIS MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My father was in Battery A 555th FA Bn APO 301. He served from July of 52 until April of 54.
He never talked about his experience. Would love to hear from anyone who may have known him.
Keywords:
Entry: 101050
Subject: 555TH - BATTERY B
Subject: 555TH - BATTERY B
Rich Baker wrote on November 11, 2022
City and State: COON RAPIDS IA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Duane Baker wrote on February 27, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: COON RAPIDS IA
Unit: B BATTERY 555TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My Dad, Duane Baker, served in the 555th B Battery from Fall 1951 to Summer 1952.
He was headin to the front line with the infantry when he was pulled by role call from his truck and sent into B Battery of the 555th.
He called his unit a "bastard unit" as they served may different units of the US, ROK, Turks and Ethiopians.
Weeks after he left the Battery was overrun and "bugged out". He was a Sgt 1st Class when he left.
Richard Baker
Keywords: 555th B battery
Entry: 100738
Subject: KOREAN VETERAN
Subject: KOREAN VETERAN
Vincent E Marini SENIOR wrote on May 26, 2022
City and State: BOYNTON BEACH FL
Unit: HQ. BATTERY - TRIPLE NICKEL - 555FIELD ARTILLERY B
Service or Relationship: 1952-1953
Comments: BRONZE STAR RECEIPENT
WHEN I WAS 80 YEARS OLD, I WROTE A BOOK ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE IN KOREA TITLED:
"MAIL CALL A SOLDIER'S WORST NIGHTMARE AND RECALL THE REST OF MY STORY."
Keywords: JUST BACK FROM THE HONOR FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON DC. (MAY 21, 2022)
91 YEARS OLD - WE CELEBRATED OUR 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.
Entry: 100712
Subject: SQUIRE E. WEAVER
Subject: SQUIRE E. WEAVER
Robert Graham wrote on May 5, 2022
City and State: AUGUSTA GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 99668
Subject: ALBERT MCCALL
Subject: ALBERT MCCALL
Albert McCall II wrote on August 15, 2020
City and State: TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My dad, Albert McCall, served in the 555th Field Artillery as a forward observer in the Korean War. He is 91 and still living.
Keywords:
Entry: 99131
Subject: PVT. FRANK TERNELLI
Subject: PVT. FRANK TERNELLI
William A. (Bill) Stimson wrote on February 28, 2020
City and State: CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
Unit: 176TH AFA
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Am looking for information on Frank Ternelli, who served in the Korean War about the same time I did (1950-51). I think that he was in the 555th Artillery Bn.
Keywords: Ternelli
Entry: 99046
Subject: FATHER
Subject: FATHER
Mark Bowditch wrote on February 5, 2020
City and State: COTTAGE GROVE OR
Unit: 5THRCT 555 ARTILLERY COMPANY(TRIPLE NICKEL) ABLE C
Service or Relationship: Family
Comments: My father is Arthur John Bowdich He served from 1949 to 1954 with the 5TH RCT 555 ARTILLERY BATTALION TRIPLE NICKEL ABLE COMPANY He was a BAR man He was captured 4/23/51 and was in camp 4 till his release at the end of the war HE was a father to ten children and a husband for 63 years He worked for the US postal service for 35 years He was an avid Fisherman master gardener and a great man amongst other things He has passed away at the age of 88 on 2/2/2020 He is survived by his wife Rosemary and all ten of his sons and daughters and many grandchildren My father was the toughest human being I will ever know Men like him are not just born they are forged in a pain and suffering that most humans could never endure He did and I salute him and all the others who have and will endure so much so I can be free I Thank all past present and future for your service to this great country I love you dad
Keywords: 5th regiment combat team 555 artillery battalion triple nickel able company
Entry: 98958
Subject: NEIL OWENS
Subject: NEIL OWENS
Leroy Musser JR wrote on January 3, 2020
City and State: W. SUFFIELD CT
Unit: 555TH FIELD ARTILLARY HQ. BAT.
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: Hi Neil how are U?
Keywords: Air Section L-19s
Entry: 98915
Subject: 555 TH HQ BATTERY AIR SECTION
Subject: 555 TH HQ BATTERY AIR SECTION
Leroy Musser JR wrote on December 17, 2019
City and State: W. SUFFIELD CT
Unit: 555TH. HQ. AIR SECTION
Service or Relationship: ARMY
Comments: Would like to contact anyone in the air section with the L-19 planes
Keywords: L-19 Obs. Planes
Entry: 97893
Subject: WALTON D JACOBS
Subject: WALTON D JACOBS
Jeff Jacobs wrote on May 23, 2019
City and State: CURTICE OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Looking for information on my uncle Walt Jacobs I wanted to verify that he was in battery A of the triple nickel. Pusan perimeter 1950. Shipped out from Hawaii in the summer. Saw action in Bloody Gulch. Thank You Jeff Jacobs
Keywords: 555
Entry: 97708
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO B COMPANY
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO B COMPANY
Trent Painter wrote on April 8, 2019
City and State: PAULINE SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My Great Uncle, McKinley G. Buckner, was part of B Company of the 555 Field Artillery Battalion and was killed by a missile attack near Kimju Ri in 1951. He was a 1st Lieut. Looking for any information, photos, or stories someone may have.
Keywords: 555, B Company, Kimju Ri,
Entry: 94800
Subject: SGT ROBERT E. BRITT
Subject: SGT ROBERT E. BRITT
Marian Everett wrote on July 13, 2017
City and State: REX GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am Robert E Britt's daughter. I was three years old when my father was presumed missing in action. I think about him often and wish I had had the opportunity to have known him better. My mom tells me all the time how much I look like him. I miss him and wish he was still here to see his beautiful granddaughter's and great grand children.
Keywords:
Entry: 94417
Subject: FATHER
Subject: FATHER
Brian Schmidt wrote on March 7, 2017
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Just wanted to say my Father Cpl Marvin Schmidt served here in 53, he has passed and was always quiet about this time, I just wanted to say thank each and every one of ya , ....respect to all
Keywords:
Entry: 94368
Subject: 555
Subject: 555
Katie Lefmann wrote on February 24, 2017
City and State: VA
Unit: 555
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Re: Delbert Lefmann. Found a picture this morning of dad with 2 friends. The back identifies them as Heiman and Hanks. Dated August 1951 Ascom City, Korea
Keywords:
Entry: 94367
Subject: TRIPLE NICKELS
Subject: TRIPLE NICKELS
Katie Lefmann wrote on February 24, 2017
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was Delbert Lefmann. He passed away just a few days ago on Febuary 18,2017. I wonder how many are left from the 555 Field Artillery Battalion. He only told of one story. He was in during 1951-1952
Keywords:
Entry: 94343
Subject: MISSLE STRIKE 08/12/1950 KOREAN WAR
Subject: MISSLE STRIKE 08/12/1950 KOREAN WAR
Joseph Nasiatka wrote on February 20, 2017
City and State: BOLTON CO
Unit: 0555
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather (Sgt. Joseph Nasiatka) was in the missile attack that occurred on 08/12/50. He survived and was awarded the Purple Heart. I think he was sent home from the injuries. I am looking to see if anyone from that unit is still alive on the East Coast so I can get an exact account of what he never talked about. It's important that my kids (especially nowadays) never forget the sacral ices that made them possible. Please feel free to email me with any accounts or questions. I know very little from my dad's account but I can always get answers. My Grandfather was also in WWII in the same regiment.
Keywords: 555th, Rgt. Combat Team 5th, Rhode Island.
Entry: 94338
Subject: 555 KOREAN BATTLE 1951-OVERRAN
Subject: 555 KOREAN BATTLE 1951-OVERRAN
Ted Hunt wrote on February 19, 2017
City and State: FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
Unit: 21 MEDICAL COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am compiling a history of my grandfather's time in Korea as part of the 21st Medical Company.
He told a story about having to dig patients into trenches as they were getting overrun until the 555 showed up and lowered their guns (I'm assuming Charlie Brownbag) and gave him time to evacuate his patients.
He believed that the unit that saved him was overrun.
I have tried to find information about this engagement but have very little to go off of.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Keywords:
Entry: 94147
Subject: BRUCE PENNEY
Subject: BRUCE PENNEY
Daniel Penney wrote on December 28, 2016
City and State:
Unit: 555TH
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather, Bruce Penney, was caught in a major ambush serving with the 555th in the early 50's. Was this the Bloody Gulch Massacre?
Keywords: Bloody Gulch, Bruce Penney.
Entry: 93270
Subject: SVC BTRY 555TH FA BN 5TH RCT 10TH CORPS ARTY '52/'53
Subject: SVC BTRY 555TH FA BN 5TH RCT 10TH CORPS ARTY '52/'53
Richard Wynn SR wrote on May 31, 2016
City and State: CONVERSE TX
Unit: SVC BTRY 555TH FA BN 5TH RCT 10TH CORPS ARTY
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Have few photos of vehicles and battery area in Kobansanee Pass on Kansas Line 40 miles North of Chun-Chon near Punchbowl. Drove R&R truck taking men home and picking up replacements in Chun-Chon. Delivered ammo to A Btry 24/7 as needed.
Keywords: Triple Nickle,
Entry: 90619
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDPA
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDPA
Arianna Rees wrote on February 19, 2015
City and State: BENSON UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for information on my grandpa, Winfred Leland Tillman, from Florida. He served in the war starting in August 1950 and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was removed from the war for a time because of injuries resulting from a missile. He doesn't really talk about the war, and I'd love for more information. Please contact me if you know/knew him.
Keywords: A Battery, 26th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry (?)
Entry: 89946
Subject: FILM FOOTAGE FROM 1951-1952
Subject: FILM FOOTAGE FROM 1951-1952
John Burks SR. wrote on November 10, 2014
City and State: PAULS VALLEY OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I'm posting this message for my 91 year old father. He served in Korea in 1951 and 1952 and brought home film footage. I have uploaded clips from that footage to a website I created after he published a book about his 33 year career.
to view the clips go to www.colonelburks.com
click on Gallery tab
and then foo Videos in drop down menu
I hope that someone sees a loved one in these clips.
Keywords:
Entry: 89658
Subject: INFO ON CHRIS DURHAM OR DALLAS BASEY 555TH FAB 1950
Subject: INFO ON CHRIS DURHAM OR DALLAS BASEY 555TH FAB 1950
Mike McClain wrote on September 13, 2014
City and State: CARROLLTON TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for 555th unit members who knew my father-in-law, Chris Durham, or Dallas Basey who were in the Battle of Bloody Gulch in Korea in July, 1950. Also would like more info about the battle, and events following that battle.
Keywords: Chris Christy Durham Basey Battle of Bloody Gulch
Entry: 88368
Subject: DEATH VALLEY ARTICLE 555 - STEPHEN S ACKERMAN
Subject: DEATH VALLEY ARTICLE 555 - STEPHEN S ACKERMAN
Susan Castimore wrote on February 21, 2014
City and State:
Unit: 24TH INFANTRY DIV. SERGEANT FOR UNIT 555 TRIPLE NI
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have an article on PDF my father did on his Korea experience in this unit and during
the Battle of Death Valley, if anyone would like to contact me I would be happy to
send a copy
Keywords:
Entry: 87539
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO. ON MY DAD IN KOREA
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO. ON MY DAD IN KOREA
Desiree Parker wrote on November 3, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi,
My dad was in the Triple Nickel,Battery A, during '52-'53. He
was on a Howitzer, to the best of my knowledge. Dad was like so
many of the other vet's on here. He never spoke about the War.
If anyone remembers Bob Red Rude, from Minn. Please contact
me. Thank you all so much.
Deepest respect,
Desiree Parker
Keywords: Triple Nickel, A Battery FABN 1952-53
Entry: 87402
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS FOR MY FATHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS FOR MY FATHER
Ashley Boeckholt wrote on October 13, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father's name is Anton (Tony) Boeckholt from Titonka, IA. He was a Sgt. in Able
Battery of the 555th. He now lives in Chicago and wanted to know if anyone was around
he may know.
Keywords: 5th reg, 555th field artillery, able Battery, 1952-1953 Korea
Entry: 86834
Subject: TRYING TO LEARN ABOUT MY DAD
Subject: TRYING TO LEARN ABOUT MY DAD
Teresa Cantero wrote on July 27, 2013
City and State: HONOLULU HI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello all,
I am trying to find information about my father SFC
George W. Cantero and what his involvement was in the Korean
War. My father was always very proud of his military service
but never spoke about his time in Korea. All I know from
relatives is that he was with the 25th ID and was part of the
555th Field Artillery Battalion. If anyone has any information
about the Triple Nickle Battalion and what they did in Korea
or any knowledge about my dad, please contact me.
Keywords: 555, triple nickle, Field, Artillery, Cantero, George, Army,
Korea
Entry: 86702
Subject: 555TH FA 5TH REG CO TEAM. - BLOODY GULCH
Subject: 555TH FA 5TH REG CO TEAM. - BLOODY GULCH
Dave Goodman wrote on July 12, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was one of the survivors in Aug 1950 in this
battalion. He was out running wire when the NK tank destroyers
came through. He was wounded and evacuated to Japan. Returned
for more duty as a forward observer when the Chinese came over
and attacked. Retired SGM in 1969. Passed away Thanksgiving
weekend 2010.
RIP dad. You will always be my hero.
Keywords:
Entry: 86068
Subject: ROADBLOCK 25 APRIL 1951
Subject: ROADBLOCK 25 APRIL 1951
James W. Bolt wrote on April 26, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: As the 24th withdrew to Line Delta The 555 Field Artillery
Battalion were caught in a roadblock. The 555 Field Artillery
Battalion lost 11 105mm Howitzer 60 vechicles and more than 100
killed,missing or wounded sign 40 yards
Keywords: The Chinese Spring Offensive 25 April 1951 Ebb And Flow map 32
Entry: 85538
Subject: RCT 555 ARTILLERY BATTERY
Subject: RCT 555 ARTILLERY BATTERY
Mike Rubino wrote on February 21, 2013
City and State: CORNWALL ON HUDSON NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have just found/looked for a sight like this to maybe find out some
info on my father who was in korea and right now i can't remember
exact times. We all always heard him mention the triple nickel, and
we know it was an artillery battery because we have a lot of pictures.
Some pictures though look like he is with a 155 gun. Some
pictures have a whole bunch of guys in it with their ``pet names.
We didn't get a lot of info either, but he told me that at one
time they either lost all their guns, or he just was needed to be sent to
the line carrying a riffle.
I have a good amount of photos to share. He was from
Brooklyn. Trained at Indian town gap p.a.
His favorite story is how he got the pasta company Ronzoni
to send out pasta and sauce,and we have pictures of the guys
making it,so if you remember something like this contact me.
He died 24 December 1990, and was a man's, man. Fun loving
when it was time, serious when it was time. As always we didn't get
many stories, and what we did were ment to keep us away from the
recruitment office.
Once i get my hands on his muster out orders i will have more
info up. Hope someone knows something
Frank E. Rubino, Ruby, the Rube, (itialian)
Keywords:
Entry: 83770
Subject: MY DAD IS LOOKING FOR MEN HE SERVED WITH
Subject: MY DAD IS LOOKING FOR MEN HE SERVED WITH
Terri Patch wrote on July 30, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My Dad, David Patch from Pueblo Colorado, served with
the men listed above in Korea in 1953, because he had
a medical emergancy, he did not return with his unit
and lost track of them.The names and home towns are
the best he can remember. He would really like to
hear from any or all of them.
Keywords: Richard P.Cook From Virginia,Dale Shepard, Ronald C
Bark, Bailey from BayField CO,Lopez from SanDiego
Entry: 83257
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY DAD
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY DAD
Norma Rodriguez wrote on June 5, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: D'HANIS TX
Unit: BLACK WIDOW 105 HOWIZER
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I'm looking for friends that served in the Koren Was
with my dad, he was their in 1953 but cannot remember
what month. He talks a lot about the Koren War and I
love to hear them, he recently has lost weight and has
talked a lot more about the Koren War. If anyone
remembers my dad please contact me I'm his daughter
Norma Jean Rodriguez. And if possible send a picture of
yourself to show my dad, he remembers a few of his
buddies, but I cannot seem to recall there names.
Keywords: They would call my dad Rody, he was in the Black Widow
105 Howizer.
Entry: 83236
Subject: LOOKING FOR VETERANS THAT KNEW MY FATHER HENRY BARTYLLA
Subject: LOOKING FOR VETERANS THAT KNEW MY FATHER HENRY BARTYLLA
Carmen Burth wrote on June 2, 2012
City and State: NORTH BRANCH MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad, Henry Bartylla has started talking about his
time in the Korean war. He was in the 555tg FA Bn -
105mmH. There was an incident he talks about often.
It was when he took a shell and threw it. He did get
hurt. Does any one remember this, or remember him.
Keywords: 555th FA Bn - 105mmH
Entry: 82134
Subject: JULY 13-14,1953 OVERRUN
Subject: JULY 13-14,1953 OVERRUN
Theo C. Watkins SR. wrote on February 15, 2012
City and State: GUY AR
Unit: AVIATION COMMANDER 555THFABN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was the Commander of the nickle aviation (two L-19
acft)section when we were overrun in 1953.We lost all
our 105's.Servcice Battery got out with some
equipment.The battalion C0 LtCol Goodnow was relieved.I
flew him back to Seoul for the GI brush treatment.My
replacement was Lt Stracener from Louisana.Would
appreciate hearing from fellow survivors..
Keywords: L-19 Cessna birddog fixed wing Chorwon/Poppa San Mtn
Entry: 81934
Subject: INFORMATION PLEASE
Subject: INFORMATION PLEASE
Darrin Wilson wrote on February 1, 2012
City and State: BARTLETT TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello My Fathers Name was William Amen Wilson. He was
from Munford/Memphis Tn. He passed in 1981 and i am
looking for some information on him.I do know that he
served in the 555th and was a paratrooper as well. He
was captured in Korea and was a POW from what i
believe to be 14 months and 29 days.I could never get
him to talk to me about his service career much most
of all of that he took with him to his grave.We were
very close. Is there anyone out there who might have
known him that can give me some information about
him ? . Thank you . Darrin Wilson .. Bartlett
Tn.
Keywords: POW..and unit information on the 555th.
Entry: 81924
Subject: 555FA KOREA OVERRUN JULY13-14,1953
Subject: 555FA KOREA OVERRUN JULY13-14,1953
Lawrence J. (Larry) Bastian JR. wrote on January 31, 2012
DeceasedCity and State: RIVERWOODS IL
Unit: HDQ BTRY 555 FA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: If anyone had relatives with the 555 triple nickel on
July 13-14 1953 when they were overrun by enemy
forces, I have magazine and newspapers clippings that
I will be happy to send to family members. Obviously
there is a reason I still have them as I was in one
of them and my family kept them. Larry Bastian Im
not interested in charging anyone.
Entry: 81856
Subject: FOR MY DAD- INFO ON ROAD BLOCK IN APRIL 1951
Subject: FOR MY DAD- INFO ON ROAD BLOCK IN APRIL 1951
George Rice SR. wrote on January 24, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My dad wants to know what happened with the road
block in April 1951, if anyone has info about that
day.
Keywords: 5th RCT
Entry: 80145
Subject: FOR MY FATHER
Subject: FOR MY FATHER
Ken Herndon JR. wrote on August 26, 2011
City and State: SHERMAN TX
Unit: 555 FIELD ARTILLERY
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Can anyone help me with a picture of insgnia or info on where to get insignia with pentagon included in the insignia for the 555 (Triple Nickel).My father is Kenneth Herndon from TX and I do not have very much info on his service in Korea. The stories in this post sound like stories told to me 30 years ago.In about 1970 I found metals that he received and he moved them ,will not talk about them and have not seen them since.
Long story short all he seems to want now is a hat with that insignia and can not find one- he is now 80 and I would like to have a hat made for him.
Keywords: Triple Nickle insignia
Entry: 79412
Subject: LT RICHARD MCLEOD
Subject: LT RICHARD MCLEOD
Denis McDonough SR. wrote on June 24, 2011
City and State: DUNEDIN FL
Unit: 1/5 MECH CU CHI VIETNAM
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Looking for any info for 3/6/51 in which LT Richard
McLeod was KIA. From what I understand,his unit was being
over run, so he called in for artillery. He was KIA that
day. He was awarded the Silver Star for that action. His
wife never knew how he died. Im doing a Memorial for him
on findagrave.com
Keywords: Operation Killer/Operation Ripper
Entry: 79202
Subject: DOES ANYONEONE KNOW GENE FASHOLZ
Subject: DOES ANYONEONE KNOW GENE FASHOLZ
Kris Berlinski wrote on June 4, 2011
City and State: DENVER CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: he is a great friend and i have the uttmost respect for him.
Keywords:
Entry: 77977
Subject: PVT. ARTHER ALLEN
Subject: PVT. ARTHER ALLEN
Kevin Hart wrote on February 24, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: my uncle, pvt. Arther Allen, my mothers older brother was killed in action at bloody gulch. Is there anyone out there that can tell me about what happened.
Keywords: Bloody Gulch Korea
Entry: 77613
Subject: DO YOU KNOW MY FATHER LONNIE SIMMONS
Subject: DO YOU KNOW MY FATHER LONNIE SIMMONS
Bonita Simmons-Johnson wrote on January 25, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: STATESBORO GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: My dad Lonnie Simmons from Statesboro, Ga was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam.Was a parachuter.Broke both legs in training.
Would like to contact anyone who knew him.
Entry: 76583
Subject: FEB 51-NOV 51 HQ BATTERY
Subject: FEB 51-NOV 51 HQ BATTERY
Frank Corona wrote on October 31, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: HQ BTRY 555TH FA BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Having failing memory, I do remember several close friends from my tour of duty Korea Feb 51 thru Nov 51.
Wonder if these two indiviuals remember me. Have some photos I took while with the triple nickle. Will furnish on request. my assignment was with Hq Btry 555th FA Bn
Keywords: Sgt Drake and Sgt Phelps
Entry: 76492
Subject: FRANK JAMES KOEHLER, JR.
Subject: FRANK JAMES KOEHLER, JR.
Bonnie Koehler wrote on October 22, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: ELIZABETHTON TN
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Wanting information on my father, Frank J. Koehler Jr., who was killed August 12, 1950. Member 555th Field artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team, killed in action near Pongam, South Korea.
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Entry: 75877
Subject: THANKS
Subject: THANKS
Bill F. Triplett wrote on August 22, 2010
City and State: BROKEN ARROW OK
Unit: L CO 5TH RCT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I just want to thank all you guys from the Tripple Nickel. When we called for flares you were there. When we called for Fire for effect, It was there in a matter of minutes. Thank all of you for saving my but a lot of times.
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Entry: 75859
Subject: DANIEL CAUFFIEL. APO 301 555 F A .AIR SECTION
Subject: DANIEL CAUFFIEL. APO 301 555 F A .AIR SECTION
Polly Bodine wrote on August 20, 2010
City and State: HAINESPORT NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Does any one remember Daniel W Cauffiel from Toledo, Ohio? He was an Aircraft Machanic who was in the 24 Army Division and was transfered into the 555 F A Air Section after a battle at ChunChon Korea on April 24, 1951. I understand he was trannsfered so that he could get his Sargants Ratings. He never talked about his Army Days, except that he was Invited to join and called back. We receiently found a Daniel Cauffiel on the internet as being one of seven who founded the 307th Bombardment Group in Reno, Nevada. I know he worked on B-24's. Is there any connection of that to the 555 F A.
Thank you for this website so we may inquire.
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Entry: 75306
Subject: VERY CLOSE FRIEND
Subject: VERY CLOSE FRIEND