625th Field Artillery Battalion (105MM)

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

Unit Casualty List By Date

Army BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Marie Valerio wrote on July 23, 2020

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City and State: SC

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Comments: I have a flag that my father (Grant Kline, nickname Bum)brought home from when he was in Korea. It has signatures that are quite blurry but to my best deciphering the names are as follows:
Al Lestinsky, La Porte Indiana
Wilford L. Naylor, Burbank, California
John Fross(?), Danville, Illinois
Theodore (S?L?) Zielinski? Ziebinski?, Attica(?) New York
Richard Imsick(?) Imsich? 3130 Pacheco, San Francisco, California
Earl Rogers Buffalo, New York
Cpl William Magill 362 Santa Clara Fillmore, California
Ayala? Name Analowce? Aratouce? Last name Aayala? Gayala? 147 Santa Ana St Santa Pacala? California
Gerold Dole Conoway 428 Bard St, Fillmore, California
Robert A Sternhofill? Steinhoefall? Gillette, Wyoming
Louis? C Utter? Cutter? 1916 Erum St Brooring? New York
Gerald Flanders? Zlanders? Pettibone, North Dakota
Fred R Worman, Hayward, Wisconsin
Jim Emhoft 1716 Pyseatone(?) St, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Milton Williams? New York
Dick Schlough, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
Robert Gonzalez, Rt 2, Box 53 Felhmar? California
John Tauber? Taubes? Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
Tom Roberts? 1015 Mineral? Ave, Lobby, Montana
Does anyone recognize these names?
Thank you,
Marie Kline Valerio

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Clarence Feasel wrote on January 12, 2016

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City and State: PLEASANTVILLE, IA

Unit: BAKER BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I moved around in the company a lot, last job wire laison F.O. TEAM I REMBER BEALS, COOP, CONRAD,d JOHN,BILL BURRIS,AND A LOT MORE It would be greate to have contact with the men.

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Clarence Feasel wrote on December 10, 2014

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City and State: PLEASANTVILLE IA

Unit: 625 FA B BATTERY 40TH INF. DIV.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: P.O. 334 Pleasantville Ia. 50225
I would like to talk to any one from the old out fit

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Clarence Rodgers wrote on February 20, 2012

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City and State: CHARLESTON SC

Unit: BTRY A. 625TH FIELD ARTILLEY BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My father, Clarence Rodgers, passed away March 22, 2011. He
volunteered for service in Jan. of 1951. Everyone who knew this man
would agree the man was a saint. He was badly wounded in an enemy
artillery barrage. During the shelling he made his way back to a bunker
to destroy or retrieve sensitive material although most comrades had
already been forced to retreat.
The next day he couldn't move and initially was listed as a victim of
shell shock. However, when he got to hospital it was found his internal
organs had been badly injured by artillery percussion. However, the
battle fatigue listing was never corrected to his record. Therefore he
never received his hard earned Purple Heart. He continued to suffer
from this injuries all his life. His Army injury records were destroyed by
an Army Warehouse fire in Maryland. He rarely, if ever mentioned his
Army Service because the US Army continued to falsely listed him as a
shell shock victim; although he spent months in an Army hospital in
Japan and was sent back to the front lines afterwards. He was a proud,
brave man who gave his health to the US Army which refused to honor
him with a much deserved Purple Heart during his lifetime. I'm
currently in the process of having a tombstone made onto which I wish
I could add a Purple Heart. My mother, his wife Yvonne, died of a
stroke just weeks after her husbands passing and had written to the
Army asking them to do justice to her husbands war record. They were
married just a few days before he was shipped to Korea. And as all
military families during wartime, she suffered during his time serving
his county. Especially the two months when he was injured and she had
no way of knowing what had happened to him. If anyone out there
could correct my father's Army record it would be appreciated beyond
all the thank you's I could give. Clarence Terry Rodgers. One can find
his obituary on Google by doing a search on Clarence Theron Rodgers.
Thank You To all Veterans!

Keywords: Mst Sgt. Clarence Rodgers, 38th Parallel, 1951 till end of official fighting.
US Army Btry A, 625th Bn, Korean War

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Alonzo Diaz wrote on September 28, 2011

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City and State: GARDENA CA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am seeking anyone who knew my father and would like
to share any information about him, any photos. His
name is Alonzo Diaz Jr.

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Albert Groff SR. wrote on July 24, 2011

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City and State: PALMYRA NJ

Unit: 625TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Albert Groff is my father-in-law. He is turning 80 in a couple weeks. Just wanted to see if I could hook him up with some old friends.

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Gary J. Glenn wrote on July 3, 2011

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City and State: DOWNEY CA

Unit: 625TH. 105 ARTILLERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Just looking for anyone that might have know my Pop!

Keywords: "Moe" 625th. 105 Artillery, 40th Division, National Guard. He was from Bell, CA I also had my uncle "Nick" James C. Glenn, that was an MP in the 40th. 

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Estus Younger wrote on November 26, 2010

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City and State: SANTA FE NM

Unit: 625THFABN/11TH RANGER

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Like to met Rangers from the 625th that are still with
us. Ralph Cheek from HQ and HQ passed away this year.

Keywords: Went by middle name of AL. Was a member of the A Btry
625th at Camp Cook. Joined the 11th Rangers. Retired from
the reserves in 1973. Spent 31/2 years in Viet Nam.

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Danny Cains wrote on November 21, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with Paul Cains of Ohio/Kentucky.

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Mike Aylward wrote on July 23, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: http://www.wcatv.org/vod/viewvideo/353/a-veterans-story/a-veterans-story

Interview of Arthur Aylward - served in 625 Field Artillery - 105MM

Keywords: 625th, 105MM, Lefty Aylward

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Jim Aylward wrote on June 8, 2010

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Unit: 625TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad served with the 625th Field Artillery Battalion in Korea. He is
from Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA and now lives in Watertown, MA.

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Kris Kreis wrote on June 16, 2009

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Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my father Cpl. Edward Kreis during the Korean War. Unsure of the exact unit he was with, just that he was with a 105mm Howitzer group. If the name sounds familiar please feel free to contact me. Regards.

Keywords: Tuck, Greer, Red ...

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Karen Battistelli-Wood wrote on February 19, 2008

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City and State: LIVONIA MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Thank you!

Keywords: Hello - I am the daughter of a 625th Field Artillery veteran named Angelo (Ange or Angie) E. Battistelli. Dad was upgraded from Private to Deputy Sergeant on Sept. 17t 1952. His certificate was signed by a Louis R. Van De Velde (Lieutenant Colonel). Dad was in Korea for two years. We are hoping there may be others out there that will remember him. Dad is doing fine at 79 and we would really really love to hear from any veterans who served with him or their family members. Hope to hear from you (phone #313-850-1150). Best regards, Karen Battistelli Wood

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Thomas Sharp JR. wrote on September 22, 2007

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City and State: SANTA ANA CA

Unit: B BTRY, 625TH FA BN, 40TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Marc Smilen wrote on May 9, 2007

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City and State: DANIA FL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I collect war letters, diaries, and slide photos. I just bought 24 slides photographs that were shot by a member of 625th field artillery. One slide has a bunch of those guys posing with a shell. The shell is painted with the inscription "625th field artillery. 5,000th" sound familiar? any of you guys remember commemorating the occasion of the 5,000th shell shot? also, the slides include photos of a VIP visiting a camp. I dont know for sure, who the VIP is. was it secretary of state dean acheson?

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Jennifer Lynn wrote on March 29, 2007

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City and State: ROME CITY IN

Unit: 625 FA BN 40TH INF DIV APO 6

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for Francis Coon, Robert Peek, John Rezendes and Lorus Jewkes. Anyone knowing their wereabouts, please contact me by email.

Keywords: 625 FA BN 40th INF DIV APO 6, Korea, Camp Cooke

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Winfield Curry wrote on May 17, 2006

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Unit: HQ BTRY SURVEY SECTION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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Robert L. (Bob) Hanson wrote on April 7, 2006

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: 625TH FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Well, its finally complete. The Boys of Fifty - the history of the 625th Field Artillery Battalion, 40th Infantry Division is now available. Sorry, it has taken so long. The more than 250 pages covers the battalion from its beginnings in Southern California following World War II, call up for the Koran War, training at Camp Cooke, service in Japan, combat in Korea and return home. Includes pictures, a battalion roster of more than a thousand names, casualty list, and battery TO and Es for a light field artillery battalion of the 1950's. The Boys of Fifty can be obtained at Lulu.com. When you get to the Lulu.com home page, type "625th" or "The Boys of Fifty" in the 'Search For' window. This bring up the page with the book for sale.

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William Bertschinger SR. wrote on December 1, 2005

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Ken Grenzer wrote on November 30, 2005

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City and State: VILLAGES FL

Unit: 625 ARTILLIARY BATTERY C

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served with me.
Jerry Drochenberg, Harvey Moe, Soddy, and whoever else. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Ken

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Jerry Drochenberg, Harvey Moe, Soddy, and whoever else.

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Robert Erwin wrote on March 25, 2005

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City and State: LAMPASAS TX

Unit: 40TH INF. DIV. 625TH F.A. CO. A

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served from 26 June 1952 to 18 July 1953. My rank was SFC. I was the motor sergeant.

Keywords: The hill where I served was Old Baldy.
Also served in valley, the Punch bowl.

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Thomas Schield wrote on December 10, 2004

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City and State: MESA AZ

Unit: C-BATTERY, 4TH GUN SECTION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Chief of Section

Keywords: Looking for: Frank Rains, anybody, Steinover, Jensen,

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Albert Sligh SR. wrote on November 27, 2003

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City and State: ORO VALLEY AZ

Unit: BTRY C 625TH FA BN 40TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for anyone who was there at the same time.

Keywords: I was in the Punchbowl and Kumwha Valley.
Also was in WW2 in the Philippines and occupation of Japan.

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David Neville wrote on August 28, 2003

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Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with or known my father Bernard L. Neville in Korea 1952-53. He was a sergeant in Headquarters Battery of the 625th FA Bn., 40th Infantry Division. At one time his battery commander was 1st Lieutenant Frank E. Mollish. My father was from Pittsburgh, PA.

Would appreciate any information.

Thanks.

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R.E. (Dick) Schonfeld wrote on August 17, 2003

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: BATTERY C, 625TH FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for Robert Levasseur and others in Bat A or Bat C of the 625th who might recognize my name. I served in California, Japan and Korea from 1950 to April 1952. Was Stf Sgt in Bat C.

Keywords: Robert Levasseur (or Lavasseur) of Bat C.

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Medford Pettit wrote on August 16, 2003

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City and State: DEMING NM

Unit: BATTERY C. 625 FA BN.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Need names, addresses. phone # or e-mail addresses in order to contact them for future reunion notices.

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James (Jim) Mehaffey SR. wrote on June 22, 2003

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City and State: LINDALE GA

Unit: 625TH FA BN 40TH INF. DIV. (KOREA)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Sorry,We had to cancel our reunion at Myrtle Beach,S.C. due to the sudden death of our co-ordinator Richard (Bing) Bingham. Harry Hanlon also passed away since our last reunion. Please contact me with your suggestions about a reunion next year. Time and place which would be suitable for most people. Thanks Jim

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Harvey Fowler wrote on September 19, 2002

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City and State: TABOR CITY NC

Unit: C BATY,625TH F.A., 40TH INF. DIV.

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: where are you old buddy

Keywords: Olin Brown

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John Cass wrote on July 18, 2002

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Comments: found medal in north sacramento area. it as 625 in chinese characters and inscribing in korean if lost such a medal , please contact me at my e-mail address

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William Gil wrote on March 27, 2002

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City and State: SOUTH EL MONTE CA

Unit: 625TH ARTILLERY BN,40TH DIV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: God bless you all for your bravery and sacrifices.I am proud to be the son of a veteran and it is time for all of you to be recognized for your participation in the "forgotten war"

My love and respect to all of you.

yours very truly,

William Gil

Keywords: Just looking for help to get my dad and mom to the reunion.

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Arley Sievertson wrote on December 6, 2001

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City and State: PARADISE CA

Unit: BTRY B-625 FLD ARTY BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Will be interested in ANY news or connection with
anyone from this Unit!!! God Bless all who did
not make it home and those who did!!! Email me I
am looking for you!!!

SFC Arley V. Sievertson

Keywords: "GookyBird"

Looking for Carlo and Mike Mascola - Moscola!!!

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Dennis Marquardt wrote on September 2, 2001

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City and State: HAYWARD WI

Unit: 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 625 FABN BATTERY A

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Just seeking to reunite with army buddies while serving in the Korean War. Please respond to my email address if you have any information to share. Thanks! Dennis Marquardt, Hayward, Wisconsin, USA

Keywords: Punch Bull, 625th,

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Harold McWade wrote on July 26, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Have many color images that I can submit

Keywords: Punch Bowl

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Richard (Dick) Bingham wrote on July 20, 2001

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City and State: TAYLORVILLE IL

Unit: HQ. BTRY., 625TH FA BN, 40TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: HAVING ANOTHER REUNION 9 THRU 12 MAY 2002 IN BRANSON, MISSOURI. PLEASE CONYACT ME FOR DETAILS. WE NOW HAVE OVER 110 FORMER MEMBERS. OUR 50 YEAR REUNION IN VEGAS WAS GREAT AND THIS WILL BE EVEN GREATER...........BING

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Richard (Dick) Bingham wrote on March 22, 2001

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City and State: TAYLORVILLE IL

Unit: HQ. BATTERY, 625TH FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: We have scheduled a reunion in Las Vegas, 20 thru 24 May 2001.We have contacted and confirmed 100 plus former members. Have roster of names, addresses, phone numbers and E-mail addresses.
Please contact me. Also have info on "C" BTRY REUNION.............BING

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Willis (John) Searcy wrote on December 17, 2000

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City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA

Unit: 1ST LVT'S 1ST MARINE DIV

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I have for years been trying to contact a woman in Krea that I was told by her that she was pregnant at the time of my leaving there 1954.I would like to find out if she had a child. I was around Chun chon at that time. If you can offer any sites that might help, I would appreciate it very much. This has caused me many sleepless nights.I would like to resolve this before my death any ways.Thanks a ton.The reason for not giving an add,is that I am in the Philippines right now
Willis Searcy




n !!!

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Robert L. (Bob) Hanson wrote on October 19, 2000

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: HQ BTRY, 625TH FA BN, 40TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Joined Hq Btry, 625th FA Bn in 1949 at the Van Nuys Armory, Wire Sgt with C Btry at Camp Cooke, Liason Sgt with Hq Btry, 625th in Japan and Korea, Attached to 223rd Inf as artillry liason sgt jan-may 1952

Keywords: Hq BTRY 625th Fa Bn

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Richard (Dick) Bingham wrote on September 24, 2000

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City and State: TAYLORVILLE IL

Unit: HQ, 625TH FA BN, 40TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: SEARCHING FOR MEMBERS OF HQ. BTRY, 625TH FA BN, 40TH INF DIV, KOREAN WAR ERA(1950-1953). OVER 62 MEMBERS CONTACTED THUS FAR AND HERE IS WHO WE HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT. THERE ARE MANY MORE THAT SERVRD FROM MID-1952 THRU 1953 THAT WE DON'T HAVE A LISTING OF. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Please contact me or the following E-Mail addresses: Mehaff@webtv.net (Jim Mehaffey) or ffarg@aol.com (Dutch GRAFF}or wcurry@iopener.net (Bud Curry)

Keywords: Old Papas-san hill 1062-KUMWHA Valley
KHUMSONG Valley, Punchbowl and Camp Cooke,CA.
Camp Youngans, Jenmachi and Yamagata, Japan

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James (Jim) Mehaffey wrote on September 22, 2000

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City and State: LINDALE GA

Unit: 625TH FA HQ BATTERY 40 INF.DIV.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to hear from any one who served in Hq. Batt.625th FA 40TH Inf. Div 1951-1953 in Korea !!!!

Keywords: Hill 1062, Old PaPa San, Punch Bowl Friends Ropps,Ike Atterbury, Levy, A.T. O'Donnell

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Hubert (Jim) McGee JR. wrote on June 25, 2000

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City and State: ELIZABETH CITY NC

Unit: SVC. BTRY. 625TH FA BN, 40TH DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to read history of the 625th in Korea, especially during my time. My memory is not too clear, and want to refresh it. Thanks

Keywords: Served Oct. or Nov. '52 to Dec.'53

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Bobby Harper/shooter wrote on April 28, 2000

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City and State: LEWISVILLE TX

Unit: BATTERY B,625 FIELD ARTILLERY, 40TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: DURING THE PERIOD OF THE WAR THAT MR. HARPER AND BOBBY WOODWARD SERVED TOGEATHER, THEY BOTH BUILT A BOND THAT WOULD LAST WITH MR. HARPER. HE HAS WONDERED ABOUT HIS LOST FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS. HE WOULD MUCH LIKE TO FIND HIM. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT MAY BE ABLE TO HELP ME AND HIS DAUGHTER REUNITE THESE TWO CLOSE FRIENDS. BOBBY WOODWARD RETURNED STATE SIDE BEFORE MR. HARPER. BOBBY HAD GIVEN MR. HARPER A PHOTO WITH THIS ADDRESS ON THE BACK: BOBBY M. WOODWARD, P.O. BOX 383,WAVERLY MO. PLEASE SEND ME OR E-MAIL ANY INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFULL

Keywords: BOBBY WOODWARD SERVED WIT MR.HARPER DURING A PERIOD OF TIME FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 1952 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 1954. THIER COMMANDING OFFICER AT THE TIME WAS CAPTAIN McGRUDER. MR. HARPER ATTENDED HIS BASIC TRAINING AT WHAT NOW IS KNOWN AS FORT CHAPPIE LOCATED IN ARKANSAS.

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Melvin Kruckenberg wrote on January 17, 2000

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City and State: ROCKWELL IA

Unit: 40TH INFANTRY DIV. A. BATTERY 625TH FIELD ARTILLE

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 40TH INFANTRY DIV. A. BATTERY 625TH FIELD ARTILLE

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Richard (Ted) Neugesser wrote on April 24, 1999

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City and State: HALLANDALE FL

Unit: C BATTERY 625TH FAB

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Comments: Looking for old Army buddies (and I mean old!) who served with me from July 1952 - August 1953 in Charlie battery, 625th field artillery Bn., 40th infantry division. I'm returning to the Kumhwa valley on May 7th. Would like to know if one of you has visited the area (Iron Triangle, Punchbowl, etc.) Even if you haven't gone back I would love to hear from you.

Keywords: Need records, morning rpts, command rpts for period

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Robert Mathis wrote on March 7, 1999

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City and State: RANKIN IL

Unit: 40 INF. DIV. 625 FIELD ART.

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Comments: 40 INF. DIV. 625 FIELD ART.

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Francis Savino wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: ELMIRA NY

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Comments: HELLO TO ALL THE GUYS FORM 40TH INF. 625 FIELD ART. DIV.BAT

A.



SINCERELY,

FRANK

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