Entry: 44617
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON LT. TOM SIFLING
Ed Sifling wrote on July 18, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my cousin Lt. Thomas Sifling who was posted as MIA and then later died in captivity. I would like to know any details of his posting.
Keywords:
Entry: 41531
Subject: END OF WAR
Rick Douthit wrote on March 6, 2004
City and State: THE VILLAGES FL
Unit: HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 955 FIELD,M KOREA 1952-1953
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 37003
Subject: INCIDENT IN KOREA WHERE I WAS INJURED. TRYING TO OBTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS.
Angelo Rosa wrote on September 18, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: ALACHUA FL
Unit: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I need some help in trying to recreate an incident that occured during spring or summer of 1951.
I became ill with shivers and a cold spine. I was admitted to M.A.S.H. just south of our position. When I was discharged, I met a fellow from Service Battery; a very short Irishman. I can't remember his name but I do know, he was inducted into the Army with me while we were with the 14th Regiment in Brooklyn.
Togethr, we started to thumb rides north. We sneaked into a 2 1/2 ton truck cab in an morter outfit the first night, trying to get some sleep. We were detected, asked if we were hungry (had no food since the hospital), were fed and allowed to sleepo in the Sergeants tent.
The next day, we walked again, thumbing a ride if we could. The first truck we saw, stopped and offered a ride. It was from Graves Registration. The truck had dead bodies. We said "no thanks".
The next vehicle to stop was a 3/4 ton open truck occupied by 2 African Americans. We got on board.
They took off very fast; we held on. We were going through the 1st Cavelry area and as you know, their area's were always heavily mined. Both sides of the roiad was marked off with white tape designating "mine fields". Suddenly, the driver groaned sayin, "OH, OH" ii fear. The first thing that came to my mind was that there was something wrong with the steering and he could not control the truck. As you know, the roads were called wash board roads.
After his "OH OH", everything went black. The next thing I know. I was trying to get up and saw the driver with his hand bent back so far that I could see inside his wrist. He also had a bloody head as we did and the other passenger. We were in the mine field on the right side of the road.
Where the ambulance came from, who called for it is unknown to me. The next thing I know, I was being driven back to the same M.A.S.H. hospital that we left the previous day. From there, I was shipped to Seoul and a hospital for a few days. How I got back to my outfit after being discharged is unknown.
I advised medics that I believed something happened to truck but ever since I returned home, I have had my doubts. Everything is a blank after hearing the "OH OH" of the driver.
Does anyone remember this incident. My buddy, the Irishman was from Brooklyn. Do not remember outfit the 2 African Americans belonged to or the name of the M.A.S.H. hospital.
ANYONE WITH INFO, PLEASE CALL, E Mail or write me.
P.S. Anyone from Service Battery, 955th F.A. BN.
Lets hear from you.
Had a good friend in San Pedro California that I spoke to on the phone many times but then had a heart attack ands other medical issues and have since lost contact.
Keywords: Chorwan, Iron Triangle, Seoul, Uijongbu, M.A.S.H. hospital just south of our outfit and north of Uijongbu.
Entry: 36405
Subject: ANY INFORMATION ON 1ST LT. THOMAS E. SIFLING
Roger J. Lueckenhoff wrote on August 21, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROLLA MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: The son and daughter of 1st Lt.Thomas E. Sifling
is seeking information from anyone who knew their dad. Thomas, serving as a forward observer with the 955th, was lost while flying a light observation plane over North Korea.
He was listed as MIA in Nov., 1951 and presumed to be a POW. After the POW Exchange in 1953,his designation was changed to KIA while a POW.
I was in the 40th Div. in Korea and am assisting the Sifling family in seeking info. from anyone who served with Thomas and/or spent time with him in a POW Camp.
Keywords: 40th Infantry Division/955 FABN
Entry: 35589
Subject:
Lyle K. Otineru wrote on July 18, 2003
City and State: KAPOLEI HI
Unit: CENTRAL IDENTIFICATION LABORATORY-HAWAII
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: in my original message i said "995 FA." it should read "955 FA." as before, any info concerning the 955 (origins, actions, etc) will be appreciated. working on a deadline and this message is effective until 31 aug 2003. thanks, lyle
Keywords:
Entry: 35578
Subject: REQUEST FOR INFO
Lyle K. Otineru wrote on July 17, 2003
City and State: KAPOLEI HI
Unit: CENTRAL IDENTIFICATION LABORATORY-HAWAII
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: sirs, i am searching for any personnel who were a part of the 995 fld arty, primarily forward observers during the time period may to july 1953, but any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 34437
Subject: RE: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION (155 MM) - DURING THE BATTLE OF THE KUMSONG SALIENT - 13 TO 20 J
John R. Carpenter wrote on May 27, 2003
City and State: LA MESA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello,
The 955th Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm) was involved in the Battle of the Kumsong (river) Salient from 13 to 20 July 1953.
Some time in the morning of 14 July 1953 they retreated from 117A and reorganized to the south near road 6 and Hill 585 (Mt. Chombul).
They supported cut off and surrounded ROK and American troops on Hill 433 (432) which was also known as Iron Ridge.
I am looking for information, pictures and what ever else I can on this battle.
Any help is appreciated.
My web page is at:
http://members.cox.net/lostbastards/index.htm
John R. Carpenter
La Mesa, CA
jrcrin001@cox.net
Keywords: 955th Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm) - During the Battle of the Kumsong Salient - 13 to 20 July 1953
Entry: 33722
Subject: ANY INFORMATION ON CPL BERRY E TODD
Hillary Thompson wrote on April 20, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: LEWISTON MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My name is Hillary Thompson and I am the granddaughter of a vetern of the Korean War. My grandfather is trying to locate a friend of his that was in this unit. I am not exactly sure on how the military codes work and all I have is a letter that was sent from a Cpl Berry E. Todd, it was sent in March of 1953. It is the last contact that my grandpa had with Berry and would like to know what happened and if he is still alive. If anyone knows anything about a Cpl Berry E. Todd please contact me ASAP.
My grandfather was
Pfc Clifford R. Thompson
Btry B 526 AAA Gun Br.
Fort Lotlen 59 N.Y.
On the letter the info on Berry E. Todd is as follows: Cpl Berry E. Todd
Btry C 955 FABN Apo 264
Again any information on this man would be greatley appreciated!
Thank you for your time!
Helping old friends reunite,
Hillary Thompson
Keywords: Berry, Todd, Btry C 955, PFC Clifford Thompson
Entry: 32823
Subject: PROUD SON OF
Thomas Mondone wrote on March 16, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: DAVIE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: SARGENT MAJOR JOHN J. MONDONE
BTRY. A 955TH. FA.BN. "BROOKLYN", ANY ONE WHO SERVED WITH HIM IN KOREA PLEASE USE E-MAIL
Keywords:
Entry: 32792
Subject: B BATTERY
Thomas Mondone wrote on March 15, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 955TH. BATTERY B
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: ANY ONE THAT SERVED WITH JOHN MONDONE IN KOREA.
Keywords: PROUD SON OF JOHN MONDONE
Entry: 31957
Subject: SURVEY SECTION 53-54
Don Previch wrote on February 12, 2003
City and State: MELVINDALE MI
Unit: 955 FIELD ARTY.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: survey section
Keywords: Korea..1953 to 1954
Entry: 31934
Subject: DC WAR VETERAN
Willie (Clyde) Thompson wrote on February 11, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: BATTERY A 955 FIELD ARTILLERY 4TH GUN SECTION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served in the Korean War between 1952 and 1953. I started out as #1 Man, later promoted to Gunner, finally to Chief, Gun Section #4. When I left, I was the only Black man in the Gun Section.
Between March and April of 1953, while on gun duty, I was knocked unconscious and found in the snow by someone. I was sent to a field hospital for 3-4 days and then returned to duty.
If anyone remembers anything about such an incident, please contact me!!
Keywords: Nickname - "DC", Kumwa Valley, North Korea, Porkchop Hill, Old Baldy, Jane Russell
Entry: 31867
Subject: LOOKING FOR FELLOW VETERANS OF THE 955TH FABN
Edward Trombley wrote on February 9, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Please contact me if you remember me. I believe I was in C Btry, 955th FABN, (9th Corp., 8th Army. (I can't find my military papers and I hadn't been asked what unit I was in until I recently joined the Korean War Veterans Association)
I was in Korea from April 1953 to August 1954 on the central front (Kumhwa Valley). I was on a forward observation post on 7-27-53. We had to pull back after 7-27-53 because we were inside the new de-militarized zone.
Keywords: Joseph Sullivan, Dick Littlefield, Marcelino "Pancho" Rodrigues, Sgt Cormier
Entry: 28567
Subject: FATHER SERVED IN THE 955
Roderic Roca wrote on September 30, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: OGDENSBURG NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My father Bob Roca served in the 955th in Korea from 7/52-9/53. Any messages may be sent to my e-mail at the above.
Keywords:
Entry: 27800
Subject: EMAIL UP DATE
Anthony (Tony) Ferrari wrote on August 23, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROCHESTER NY
Unit: 'CBATTY.' 955 FIELD ATTY.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 27456
Subject: ANYONE KNOW ED TRAEGER
Bob Traeger wrote on August 7, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my Dad. Please e-mail me, I'd like to know a little history of where he served.
Keywords: 955 Field Artillery
Entry: 27409
Subject: 955 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTERY A 4TH GUN SECTION
Jacqueline Thompson wrote on August 5, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: FT. WASHINGTON MD
Unit: 955 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTERY A 4TH GUN SECTION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for anyone who seved with me in the Korean War. I remember William Gross. Anyone under 955 Field Artillery Battery A 4th Gun Section, from 1951-1954 (Army), please call. My number is 202 898-0480. Call Anytime, Collect if you must. I have not received any benefits. The building with my military records, burned to the ground. I am a disable veteran without benefits. I was wounded several times, they have no records. "PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL NOW"
Keywords: My name is Willie Clyde Thompson nickname "DC"
Entry: 23436
Subject: HERE'S MY DAD'S EMAIL ADDRESS
Dave Carroll wrote on February 24, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad, Bruce J. Carrell was in the 955FAB, Charlie Co. in Korea from Jan. 1953 to Feb. 1954. Anyone interested can now Email him at OHGOFER@EARTHLINK.COM.
Keywords: 955 Field Artillery Battalion, Charlie company
Entry: 23280
Subject: C BATTERY 51-52
John Cope wrote on February 19, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: STAFFORD VA
Unit: BATTERY C 955 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in contact with former membrs of 955 FA
who served at Ft Lewis Washington Sept -Dec 1950
including activated reservists,Regular Army personnel assigned prior to overseas movement Jan 51.
Keywords: Korea 1951 -1952 955 FA Bn. Bn Commandrs LTC Charles Delancey 11Apr50-6Mar51,LTC Joseph Knowlton 8Mar51-12Jul51,MAJ W.E.Farthing 13Jul-31Aug51,LTC James Gillen,1Sep51-?
Entry: 23273
Subject: 955 HEADQUARTER BATTALIAB
Sal Marsicano wrote on February 18, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY GRANDFATHERS NAME IS MICHAL MARSICANO, HE SERVED IN THE 955 HEADQUARTERS BATTALIAN,HE SERVED 155MM ARTILLARY WEAPONS. HE WAS AT THE FRONT LINES NEAR THE 38TH PARRALELL. HE WAS IN THE 8TH ARMY.
Keywords:
Entry: 23271
Subject: 955 HEADQUARTER BATTALIAN,8TH ARMY
Sal Marsicano wrote on February 18, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY GRANDFATHERS NAME IS MICHAL MARSICANO, HE SERVED IN THE 955 HEADQUARTERS BATTALIAN,HE SERVED 155MM ARTILLARY WEAPONS. HE WAS AT THE FRONT LINES NEAR THE 38TH PARRALELL. HE WAS IN THE 8TH ARMY.
Keywords:
Entry: 22898
Subject: LOOKING FOR THE BOYS OF 1/187TH FA
Hector Rodrigurz wrote on February 4, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: RIDGEWOOD NY
Unit: 1ST BN 187TH FA, NYARNG (SVC - C-BTRY - HHC)
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Just looking for the guys of the 187th FA. I was the Supply Sgt. (AGR) for Service Battery 1/187th FA, and also for Headquarters and headquarters Battery 1/187th FA, and Battery C (on the 105mm't) 1/187th FA my email is comtec@hotmail.com
Keywords: Bapized By Fire. Redleg.
Entry: 22398
Subject: INFO WANTED
Chris Skelly wrote on January 18, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my dad was frank skelly he was assigned to the
14th regiment 955 field artillary batt.b in korea
there motto was "baptized by fire".
he passed away in oct.1997.
i am looking for a uniform patch from that unit
for a memorial to my dad.anyone that knew him or
anyone who knows where i can find one please e-mail back.
thanks
Keywords:
Entry: 22146
Subject: LOOKING FOR LOST FRIENDS
Henry Webber wrote on January 8, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ
Unit: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I want to contact Oscar P. Swiggers (I owe him a
bottle of 159 proof rum plus a life) and Bai Dai Bong attached to C Battery. If anybody in C Battery from Feb '51 - Nov '51 knows anything about these persons, email me at far_ranger@commspeed.net or write, phone 928-775-2805. All efforts appreciated.
Komap-suom-nida.
Henry Webber
Prescott Valley, Arizona
Keywords: Nighthawk Charley Forward, Pusan, Inchon, Chorwan Valley, Kansas Line, No-name line, Etc., Oscar Swiggers, Battery Medic, C Battery, Bong Bai Dai
Entry: 20050
Subject: SERVED IN 955 F.A. BN. (155MM) 1952
David C. Gregory wrote on October 20, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: PIGGOTT AR
Unit: BATT B AND C, 955TH FIELD ARTY.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: My name is David C. Gregory. I served in B and C
Batteries, 955 F.A. Bn. from Jan. to Dec. 1952. I
was at White Horse Mountain (Chorwon), the Punchbowl, Heartbreak Ridge, and Iron Triangle.
Capt. Paul Nelson was the Battery Commander (B Batt.) I also remember serving with Lt. Burchett.
I would like to hear from anyone there during the same time.
The e-mail address is one of my sons. Phone No. is mine.
Keywords: Nighthawk; White Horse Mtn., Heartbreak Ridge, Punchbowl, Iron Triangle, Chorwon, Capt. Paul Nelson, Lt. Burchett, IX Corps, X Corps,
Entry: 19999
Subject: POSSIBLE CALL-UP
Herman Hodges wrote on October 17, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHGO IL
Unit: 184TH FA BN 178TH RCT ING
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: OUR UNIT WAS POISED AND READY TO GO, DURING
THE KOREAN CONFLICT. HEADLINES IN THE LOCAL PAPERS READ - 178TH MAY GO. HOWEVER WE NEVER
GOT THE CALL. WE WERE COMBAT READY, AND IM
SURE THAT OUR UNIT WOULD HAVE MADE OUR COUNTRY
PROUD. IM A OCS GRADUATE, CLASS OF 1951, HOWEVER
DUE TO MY AGE (20) I DID NOT RECEIVE MY COMMISSION
CONSEQUENTLY, I CONTINUED MY SERVICE AS FIRST SGT
OF SERVICE BATTERY, UNTIL MY HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Keywords:
Entry: 17992
Subject:
Anthony (Tony) Ferrari wrote on July 15, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROCHESTER NY
Unit: 'C'BATTARY
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: served from feb.53.to dec.53.was on op1 and op4 lt.davidson and fellow named todd i became gun mech.
Keywords: ammo sec.
Entry: 17464
Subject: LOOK FOR ANYONE HOW SEVED 1950-1952 A
John Purificato wrote on June 20, 2001
City and State:
Unit: 955TH F.A. BN. BATT 'A'
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 17445
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Daniel Taylor wrote on June 19, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: GRAND RAPIDS MI
Unit: HHC 2ND INF 2ND ENG BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: searchng for any one who might know john rappleyea 955th field art 1952 -53
Keywords:
Entry: 16050
Subject: ADDRESS UPDATE
George L. (Big Dave) Davidson wrote on April 20, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: WV
Unit: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN, C BATTERY.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Changes for current address file. Thanks.
George.
Keywords: Hill nicknames, battles, units, friends, artillery, IX Corp. Arty, Iron Triangle
Entry: 15907
Subject: LOOKING FOR EUGENE HAUGEN
Norbert Torri wrote on April 12, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: JOLIET IL
Unit: FA B BTRY 955
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Would like Gene to know about annual reunions
Keywords:
Gene was from Walker, Mn. Would like him to contact me.
Entry: 15836
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON NEIL ROSSI SR.
Neil Rossi wrote on April 7, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: EL CAJON CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have been trying to learn more about my fathers military service. His name was Sgt. Neil Rossi. He passed away in 1980 while I was too young to have asked all the questions I would have liked.
I was looking through some old photos, and found a picture of him while serving in the Korean war. He was standing next to an army jeep with a
spare tire cover with the following wording:
Charlie Battery 955 FA
Red Legged Devil
In the middle of the tire cover was what appears to be a picture of a horn with a 14 above the horn.
I was wondering if you could give me a little history about who and what this unit was, and perhaps if they knew my father? If not, could you point me to someone or someplace that could.
Keywords: Red Legged Devil, Charlie Battery,
Entry: 15734
Subject: CANADA
Ernest Cadieux wrote on March 31, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: CORNWALL ON
Unit: 2, RCHA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Hi,
Liked your web site. I served with the 2nd Field Regt. Royal Canadian Horse Artillary, from April 1951-May 1952. In our year in Korea our 24, guns fired over 300,000 rounds.
Kva Canada has a web site you may enjoy. The address is
www.kvacanada.f2s.com
Ernest Cadieux
cadieux@cnwl.igs.net
Keywords:
Entry: 15081
Subject: WHO KNOWS MY DAD?
Dan Carrell wrote on February 18, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Does anyone know my Dad, Bruce Carrell? He was in Charlie Co. from Jan 1953 till Feb 54
Thanks,
Dan
Keywords: 955 artillery battalion
Entry: 13944
Subject: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Kenneth Cadieux wrote on December 30, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY
Unit: 955TH F.A. BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: WHEN WE ARRIVED IN KOREA m/SGT BENEDETTI WAS TOP DOG AND OUR COL WAS NAMED DELANCEY. HE WAS LATER REP;ACED BY A COL COSTELLO. i HAVE MET A COOOK THAT WAS IN OUR OUTFIT HARVEY GOLDBERG AND ANOTHER GI ROBERT PETRI BOTH ON L.I. NEW YORK.DOES ANYONE REMEMBER "BED CHECK CHARLIE"? HE FLEW OVER EVERY NIGHT AND DROPPED SMALL BOMBS.
Keywords: PUSAN PERIMITER-INCHON LANDING
Entry: 10633
Subject: ANYONE KNOW HIM?
Ann Rahenkamp wrote on July 27, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROHNERT PARK CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have known my father, Joe Thomas Klinefelter, who served from April until listed an MIA in July 1953.
Keywords:
Entry: 10148
Subject: C BTRY 955 FA BN SEC 5 1952-53
Joseph F. (Joe) Delano wrote on July 6, 2000
City and State: DORCHESTER CENTER MA
Unit: C BTRY 955 FABN IX CORPS *TH AMY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in hearing from former members of Charlie Battery ,especially from summer of 52 to end of war in 53....
Keywords: Arrived summer 52,assigned to Fire Direction Ctr,then to gun sec #5 as Ammo then progressively to #1 man,Gunner and eventually Chief of Section, When arrived Pete Peterson was chief with Tom Shiroma
replacing him shortly after....Starting to have problems remembering all the names, but photos help in the process......
Entry: 8888
Subject: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY - KOREA
Kenneth Cadieux wrote on May 24, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY
Unit: 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY HQTRS COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: The 955th Field Artillery Group was a part of the II Corp Artillery based at the 14th Regiment Armory in Brooklyn. We were at Pine Camp (now Ft. Drum, N.Y. ) in July for two weeks when our outfit was federalized and we were sent by train by the northern route to Tacoma Washington. Where our training continued, we were shipped out of Seattle Washington aboard the Army Transport the General Anderson after a short stop in Japan to drop off a batallion of WAC's we proceded to Pusan Korea, where the perimeter was just outside the city. We fired for many outfits during my stay in Korea and took part in a landing at Inchon. We continued to be shifted anywhere they needed artillery support. We arrived in 1950 and I was rotated home in 1952.
The 187th FA was sent to Ft Sill Oklahoma.
We wore the 14th Regiment Crest "Baptized by Fire"
I returned to the US on the General Black a Troop Ship.
Keywords: Pusan Perimeter, Inchon Landing
Entry: 6628
Subject:
Joseph Reale wrote on February 2, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: FLORAL PARK NY
Unit: 187THFA/955FA
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: During the Korean war, the 187thFA Bn was federalized as the 955FA. I am looking for any information regarding those members of the 187th who saw service in the 955.
I an a retired LTC who served in the 187th after Korea. Many of those I hold dear were members of the 955.
Keywords:
Entry: 6485
Subject: DOG BATTERY REUNION
George L. (Big Dave) Davidson wrote on January 27, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: WV
Unit: CLASS 17, 1952-ARTILLERY OCS.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: April in St. Louis. The Mudder is acting as "Sgt.
at Arms". Fourth reunion. Graduates only.
Class 17, 1952, Field Artillery OCS, Ft. Sill, Okla. Contact me email @ above or call at above
for more info and reference to Mudder. Hope to
see all "Pups" there. Captain Jack was at last
one (Savannah) and intends to be in St. Louis.
First two were at Sill. Come and get together with
the old gang...its a hoot. "Big Dave"
Reunion recap
It went very well thanks, according to the guys I have talked with. We had
some twenty five attendees. Original class was 99, with two losing
commission. Of the original 99 some 27 have passed on,
twelve still not located, leaving us with about sixty availables.
This reunion was our fourth. First two at OCS Artillery @ Ft. Sill.
Last year Savannah, this year at St. Louis. Next year will be near San
Francisco, then we return to Fort Sill for celebration of our 50th year
since graduation. Our class has Seven (Col. or above) in the Artillery OCS Hall
of Fame, and while at Fort Sill won 13 Guidon banners for performance in
marching. It is amazing to me the camaraderie that still
exists, and the achievements in and out of the service. I feel truly
honored to be be one of them.
Keywords:
Entry: 6244
Subject: ANY PERSONNEL FROM 955FAB 'A' BATT
Tony N. Rodriguez wrote on January 16, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I was in Korea from Jan 1951 to Jan 1952. If anyone was there during this period please contact me @ TWoods7351 thank you
Keywords: Iron Triangle
Entry: 5300
Subject: LOOKING FOR...
Stephen (Al) Krajewski wrote on November 26, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: NJ
Unit: 955TH FA BATT.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Paul Tracey whao was our "Supply Sgt."
the last I remember he lived in Californa. If any one know of his where abouts please contact me..
Looking for any one that would remember me. I was a SFC, chief of Firing Batt. "C" from 2/52 to 6/53
I also remember that we fired on Whitehorse Mtn.
Any one remember names from our Battery.? Please
e-mail me.
Keywords: "C" Battery, 1952-1953,
Entry: 5258
Subject: KUMWA VALLEY
Harry Benoit wrote on November 24, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: ME
Unit: 955 FIELD ARTILLERY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was in the 955th Field Artillery. His name is Harry Benoit. His nickname was "Ben". The only information I have is that he was in Kumwa Valley, Headquarters Battery, Fire Control Center. He is interested in finding anyone that served with him. The e-mail is mine but I will forward any information to him.
Keywords: 955 Field Artillery, Headquarters Battery, Fire Control Center, Kumwa Valley
Entry: 3579
Subject: B BATTERY
Edward J. McGurn wrote on August 28, 1999
Email Update Needed
City and State: SOUTHOLD NY
Unit: B BTRY, 955TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army
Comments: The actual dates of the Bronze battle stars awarded during the War. (We landed in South Korea early in 1951. When we went into combat we fired something in the order of 100,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition. Not bad for an under trained group of Brooklynites. None of the non-prior service cannoneers ever had the benefit of Basic training.)
Keywords: The 955th FA Bn traces its beginnings to the 14th Brooklyn Infantry Regiment. We carried some 25 battle streamers into the Korean War theatre.
Entry: 2432
Subject: UNIT INFO
John Purificato wrote on January 31, 1999
City and State: DEER PARK NY
Unit: 955F.A BN
Service or Relationship:
Comments: 955F.A BN
Keywords: 955F.A Bn
Entry: 529
Subject: END OF WAR
Rick Douthit wrote on November 20, 1998
City and State: THE VILLAGES FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: I AM TRYING TO RUN DOWN A LITTLE HISTORY CONCERNING THE 955 FIELD, IN WHICH I WAS MEMBER UP THE END OF THE WAR IN 1953. THANKS
Keywords:
Entry: 449
Subject: KUMSONG SALIENT
George L. (Big Dave) Davidson wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: NITRO WV
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Comments: SERVED IN 955TH F.A. BN..1953, IX CORPS ARTY, 8TH ARMY.
VERY INTERESTED IN BATTLE OF THE KUMSONG SALIENT AND ATTACKS LEADING UP TO IT.
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