999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion (155MM)

Note: the 92nd AFA, the 96th FAB and the 999th FAB all served in the
Northeast sector of Korea under X Corps direction.

They supported the 65th Infantry Rgt among others. Primary weapons:
155 MM self-propelled and armored tracked artillery mounted upon
tank hulls. The 999 substituted for the 3rd Division's 9th FAB while it
supported the ROK's.See: Blair, Forgotten War, pg 408.

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

Unit Casualty List By Date

Army BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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John McCullough wrote on May 21, 2023

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City and State: LOWER BURRELL PA

Unit: 999TH AFA BN

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: Trying to get any information on Dave Fink who served in Korea 1951 in the 999th AFA Battery N

Keywords: 999th AFA Battery N David Fink

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LeRoy Watkins wrote on August 1, 2022

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City and State: WILKESBORO NC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: I have a lot if pictures from 999 A in 55-56 I believe. My uncle William Watkins aka Buster served on the gun line and I have lots of his pictures, however he has passed away and I need help identifying them or at least getting in touch with folks he served with!

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Jamie Berman wrote on April 7, 2021

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City and State: CA

Unit:

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Comments: My father served from 51 to 53 and he rescued a downed pilot. He never got the name of the pilot and wanted to know is the pilot survived after he was rescued by my dad. How would I go about finding this out? He doesn’t remember how far he was from the base.

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Charles Dowd wrote on March 26, 2020

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City and State: WATERTOWN WI

Unit: BATTERY A 999TH AFAB

Service or Relationship: Korean War

Comments: Just wondering if anyone is still around that remembers or served with my father Charles Dowd. He served in Korea from July 1951- May 1953 in Battery A of the 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. He's alive and well and will be turning 90 in April of 2020.

Keywords: Battery A 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion M41 Howitzer

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James Garner wrote on February 20, 2020

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City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA

Unit:

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Comments: Does anybody remember Captain Paul Norman Garner from the battle Of the chosen

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Roosevelt Cox SR. wrote on November 22, 2018

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City and State: MIAMI FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: US Army 999th FAB

Comments: Mr. Roosevelt Cox Sr. Korean War Veteran passed on November 18th 2018 at the sge of 90 1/2 years old.

Keywords: 999th

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Cathy Carr wrote on December 29, 2016

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City and State: DETROIT MI

Unit: 999 ARMD.FAB BN. SU BTRY A.P.O. 301

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I'am looking for a friend's father who as me to look up this info about her Dad who served in the 999 ARMD. FAB Bn.SU. BTRY. A.P.O. 301 c/o Postmaster San Fran. Ca.she believe served around 1951 in Korea is name was Ford Shape an African American would greatly appreicate the help any help at all…

Keywords: Ford Sharpe, my Dad

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Jason Hall wrote on January 27, 2016

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City and State:

Unit: 999TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for information on a family member that served in the 999th Battalion in the Korean war. His name was Samuel Devon Miller. He died soon after coming home from the war in 1955. He was shot and I am trying to find pictures or information on him. If anyone knows anything, please help me. his service no was RA 16 379 032.

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Daniel (Dan) King wrote on January 12, 2015

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City and State: IRVINE CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for any information on my uncle Corporal Alvin Ross King,
US Army in the Korean War.
Serial number is US 55161365

b. May 29, 1930
d. March 25, 1969

Military Service Dates
Enlisted: July 10, 1951
Discharged: April 11, 1953

Unit: HQ Battery, 999th AFA Bn. (Korea)

Buried in Fairview Cemetery in Blair County, Pennsylvania

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Jennifer Augustyniak Fielding wrote on January 11, 2015

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City and State: ST GEORGE UT

Unit: DAD WAS IN 999TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Raymond Augie Augustyniak served in Korea 51-54. He was in the 999th Field Artillery Battalion --- fought within the Iron Triangle .. Places including: Pork Chop Hill, Old Baldy, Old Nordy, White Horse to name a few.

He enlisted in Chicago. After Korean War he joined the Marines. My dad earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star in Korea.

I would LOVE NOTHING MORE than to speak with someone who knew my dad, worked with him, and fought side by side with him. Red Falcone and I emailed a bit back and forth and he told me how my dad saved Red's brother who was left for dead.

I'm also hoping to be able to come to the reunion the last weekend of Sept in Arkansas. I do also have a few Picts of dad in Korea.....

I would humbly be fretful for anyone who responds. My dad passed away Sept 21, 2007. I miss him EVERY MOMENT OF EVERYDAY!!!!

God Bless ALL VETERANS WHO GAVE SO MUCH FOR OUR FREEDOM!!!

My forever, indebted respect,

Jennifer Augustyniak Fielding

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Edward Haynes wrote on February 22, 2014

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City and State: BAKERSFIELD CA

Unit: B BATTERY 999 FA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT SERVED IN THE 999 FA IN 1951-52.
I went to Korea in a cold January in 1952, and left in the cold December of 1952.

When I left, Lt. Depuew was th CO. COL. R.C. Ingalls Was HQ battery Commander.

I was a Chief of Section, and later I was promoted to SFC; Chief Of Firing Battery. I returned to the States in January 1953, and served my last six months at Fort Sill, OK. Next, I moved to LA and became an Electronic Engineer. I'm 81 years old now. Perhaps, that is why I do not remember the names of many of my B Battery service members. But, one of my section members was named POPINO'. He was from the New York area. there also MOORE and a young fellow we all called JUNIOR.

Keywords: My best friend was Edwin Taylor of HQ BATTERY

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Robert Johnson wrote on January 25, 2014

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City and State: LAKE MILLS IA

Unit: SERVICE MECHANIC 999TH

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Are there members from the 999th living around Lake Mills, IA. I served January 1952 through February 1954. Feel free to call or email my daughter's email rlrietsema@hotmail.com.

Keywords: Cptn Howller
Pork Chop Hill

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Neil Swanson wrote on January 19, 2014

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City and State: MILAN IL

Unit: 999 AFA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for Roland Sydnor, Ben Rushing, first name unknown Black

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Joseph Grady SR. wrote on December 4, 2013

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City and State:

Unit: BAKER BTRY 999 AFA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: just looking for old 999ers who has a better memory than mine

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Ivan Boettner wrote on February 19, 2013

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City and State: ALVO NE

Unit: 999 ARMOURED ARTILLERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from some one who was in B battery
from 1951-1952

Keywords: old baldy, pork chop, jane russel, t-bone.

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Rare Copeland wrote on February 10, 2013

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City and State: LITHONIA GA

Unit: B BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad is Eugene Copeland or Geno or Youngblood, and is
looking old army buddies in B Batt. Also Horace Mingo,
Edgar Lucas, Rock Washington. My dad has old panaramic
photo of whole B Batt. Please leave message.

Keywords: Eugene Copeland, Geno, Youngblood, Tennessee, Horace
Mingo

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Bill Verkler wrote on September 29, 2012

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City and State: SEARCY AR

Unit: 999 AFA BAKER

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: BAKER BATTERY, TRIPLE 9

Arrived winter 52, left Winter, early spring of 53.

Would like to hear from anyone in my unit and
any knowledge of an official unit history. Email is
daughter's, and she will get answers to me.

Would also greatly appreciate copies of pictures,
especially any pictures of Baker from that time period
- House burned a few years ago and all Korean
memorabilia was lost.

Keywords: Nickname Verk and Billy D.
FO spring, summer 52
Battery exec Fall 52-winter 53
Battle of the Hills
Old Baldy
Pork Chop
T Bone
Kelly
Dale

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Charles Dowd wrote on April 23, 2012

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City and State: WATERTOWN WI

Unit: 999TH

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Just wondering if anyone might know my father? He is
82 now and doing great! I think he served from 1952 -
1954 in Korea.

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Lynn Najduk Mills wrote on November 12, 2011

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City and State: MI

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was sent out with 3 other men on June 21,1952 to repair
communication wires that the N. Koreans sabotaged. When they did, they
were ambushed. My dad (John Najduk) was injured and the two others,
Joey Moody and Charles Beams were killed. What happened to the forth?

If there is anyone alive from this day I would love to know more about it.
Dad would never talk about it, so we know very little. Someone had to
evacuate him. He never spoke of that.

Please e-mail me at LynnsPL81@aol.com

Thank you!

Keywords: John Najduk Charles Beams Joey Moody

June 21, 1952

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Bruce Kuchinka wrote on August 23, 2011

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City and State: MONTGOMERY MN

Unit: 999TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY, CHARLIE BATTERY 155

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: 999TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BN (155MM)    999TH, CHARLIE BATTERY, FIELD ARMORED
   
ORVILLE (ORV) KUCHINKA wrote on March 24, 2007


Comments: I am new to this site on behalf of my dad. He is alive and well and would love to hear from anyone who remembers him or his group. He built a chapel in Korea before he went to Japan, Served from 1952 - 1954. Orv lives in Minnesota.
Cantact me
Thanks

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Keywords: Orv, Charlie Battery, 999th, Chapel  

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George W. Young wrote on July 6, 2011

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City and State: ELKRIDGE MD

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: During my search for friends, I have found yet another who is no longer with us. Quentin Ratkovec passed on July 26, 1997. Don and Quent were good buddies; wish I could have found them sooner.

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George W. Young wrote on July 6, 2011

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City and State: ELKRIDGE MD

Unit: 999TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALIION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I found Don.

Donnell C Quackenbush

Birth Date:

16 April 1929

Indiana



Last Residence:

Hancock, Indiana 46140



Death Date:

8 February 1996



Estimated Age at Death:

67

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George W. Young wrote on April 22, 2011

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City and State: ELKRIDGE MD

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am sorry to see fewer and fewer entries on the 999th AFA page. I know we are getting older, but it doesn't mean we should lose interest. I would still like to find some of my old friends and this is where I found some of them. Much to my sorrow; I found that some are no longer with us, and some I have been unable to find. I would still like to hear from any Triple-niners who are out there (that I haven't heard from).

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Gene E. Howe wrote on December 1, 2010

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City and State: AKRON OH

Unit: B BTRY. 999TH AFAB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Trying to reply to Joesh Grady

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Marsha Mohl wrote on February 23, 2010

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Marvin was not killed fighting the enemy.Our U.S. Navy pilots made a terrible mistake and bombed our own troops. A terrible, tragic loss of many young lives.

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Bob L. Shuster wrote on August 6, 2009

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City and State: ESCONDIDO CA

Unit: 999 FIELD ARTILLERY, AIR WING

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for John Howard Pratt and Klingensmith.
We were never billeted (tented) and the main
999 location, which was approx. 1 mile from the
DMZ, but were stationed at A-160 which was located
14 miles below the DMZ. We were not know at the main camp.

Keywords: Based at A-160 along with 2 each L-19's from 7 other
artillery units. Our two planes were 471 and 472.
Served there Dec.1953 until 999 was re-located to Japan
Spring of 1954. I was Sgt, John Howard Pratt from Texas
was also an A and E as was Klingensmith (Smitty)
Our two pilots were Lt. Thomas K. Fogler (deceased,1970) and Lt. Jack C. Branning, (deceased,in the late 70's.

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George W. Young wrote on May 21, 2009

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City and State: ELKRIDGE MD

Unit: 999TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am still trying to locate Don Quackenbush, who was a Sgt. in A Btry 1n 1953-54. Also Johnny Pack who was Supply Sgt in A Btry., Ed Goff, Lionel Lockhart, Willie Bass, Jim Ponder, Ernie Bergstrom, Don Wells; all from A Btry. From HQ Btry: Raymond Janecek and Quentin Ratkovec. If anyone knows anything about any of these people, I would like to hear from you.

George Young.

Keywords: Keywords: A Btry.; HQ Btry. 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion.

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George W. Young wrote on March 13, 2009

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City and State: ELKRIDGE MD

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am still looking for buddies from A Btry. Would especially like to hear from those who were there from 1953 to 1955. Korea and Japan.

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William Boone wrote on December 7, 2008

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City and State: ATLANTA GA

Unit: 999 TRIAGLE OUTFIT/155 GUN ARTILLERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Nickname Bill Boone, 4 Brown Stars, Personal friend Sgt Jamison, Ltd Raymond Penn, Charles Taylor.

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Charles Wickstrand wrote on June 23, 2008

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City and State: OAKLAND CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was in fire direction control 52-53; Play Basketbal with Dale Scott for I Corp. Can't remember the Btry. Does anyone remember the Marine bombing of service unit which killed more than 12 of our guys. I need this information. Hope someone recalls this.
Go Neverdie

Keywords: Dale Scott, Jim Tate, Pete Gerafallo

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Gerald Hammond wrote on March 10, 2008

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City and State: CLEVELAND OH

Unit: 999 FIELD ARTILLERY - 155 SELF REPEL UNIT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Gerald Hammond is trying to prove he was in the 999 Field Artillery Unit. The Army has no record of me. If you remember me, please contact me or respond to this e-mail.

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Gene E. Howe wrote on February 3, 2008

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City and State: AKRON OH

Unit: 999TH B BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: was there 1951-1952

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Gene E. Howe wrote on February 3, 2008

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City and State: AKRON OH

Unit: 999TH B BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: was there 1951-1952

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Gene E. Howe wrote on October 13, 2007

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City and State: AKRON OH

Unit: B BTRY. 999TH AFB

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: any of you guys from b btry. 1951 -1952 ?

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Stephen L. (Packrat) Bush wrote on September 25, 2007

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City and State: IONIA MI

Unit: 999 AFA BN A BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from some of you guys.

Keywords: They called me Packrat I Served with Leon Brown, Budda Closteo from Texas. Served in Korea between 1952 and 1954

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Robert Wright wrote on September 24, 2007

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: My father served in the 999th as a forward observer for the big guns in Europe during WW2. According to the Army, records for the unit during that time were destroyed in a fire. Is there anyone out there a veteran of that unit? I would love to hear from you. My dad is now 87 and we were talking about his time in the service. It's a fascinating history.

Keywords: 999th Battalion in World War 2

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Dolly Overstreet Huff wrote on May 27, 2007

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City and State: REISTERSTOWN MD

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments:

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George W. Young wrote on April 2, 2007

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City and State: ELKRIDGE MD

Unit: A BTRY. - HQ, BTRY 999TH AFA BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am still trying to locate Don Quackenbush, who was a Sgt. in A Btry 1n 1953-54. Also Johnny Pack who was Supply Sgt in A Btry., Ed Goff, Lionel Lockhart, Willie Bass, Jim Ponder, Ernie Bergstrom, Don Wells; all from A Btry. From HQ Btry: Raymond Janecek and Quentin Ratkovec. If anyone knows anything about any of these people, I would like to hear from you.

George Young.

Keywords: A Btry.; HQ Btry. 999th Armored Field Artillery Battalion.

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Bruce Kuchinka wrote on March 24, 2007

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City and State: MONTGOMERY MN

Unit: 999TH FIELD ARTILLEY, CHARLIE BATTERY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am new to this site on behalf of my dad. He is alive and well and would love to hear from anyone who remembers him or his group. He built a chapel in Korea before he went to Japan, Served from 1952 - 1954. Orv lives in Minnesota.
Cantact me
Thanks

Keywords: Orv, Charlie Battery, 999th

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Samuel Devico wrote on February 20, 2007

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City and State: CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ

Unit: C BATTERY 999AFA BN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Would like to know if any of you people are still alive.. Met Lt dobury and Lt Rumsy after i was commissioned. Maj Woodward was my Gunnery instr at Ft sill in 1960 when i was captain. Retired in 1965 with New Jersey Natl Guard

Keywords: Rembering Sgt Ski (1st Sgt) Sgt Sisk met him in Okla Ft Sill in 1957

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Noreen Simak wrote on January 19, 2007

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City and State: PARMA OH

Unit: 999THAFAB

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Cpl.Joseph H. Simak ~ Korean War Vet 1952~1953 passed away Aug. 31st,2006.

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Larry Rosalia wrote on August 14, 2006

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City and State: RIO LINDA CA

Unit: 999TH AFA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: 999th AFA, Jan 1952 to Nov 1952, Bob , Goff, Potter, C Battery

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George W. Young wrote on June 21, 2006

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City and State: ELKRIDGE MD

Unit: 999TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BN.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Renaldo Peretti died this past Sunday. The City of Leominster is seeking information of Mr. Peretti. He was a Sgt. with the 999th AFA Bn. If anyone who knew him would care to give information, the phone number to call is 978-534-7587. The person who phoned me was the Purchasing Agent for the City of Leominster. I didn't know Sgt. Peretti; I wouldn't be able to give them any information.

Keywords: Renaldo Peretti

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George W. Young wrote on May 19, 2006

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City and State: ELKRIDGE MD

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I had been looking for information on Capt. Harold S. Link a while back. I received an e-mail from his son, a few months ago, informing me that he had passed away a few years ago. I wish that I could have located him sooner. He was really unforgettable; one of my favorite people.

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Andrew Brown SR. wrote on April 9, 2006

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City and State: TALLAHASSEE FL

Unit: A BTRY.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: battery adjust

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Denise Pittman-McPheron wrote on February 7, 2006

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City and State: SIDNEY OH

Unit: 999 FIELD ARTILLARY BATTLEON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Charles Edward Pittman, originally from Charleston WV is looking for Darwin Streets. Darwin used to live in Lima, Ohio. My dad was an army medic from 1953-1955. If there is anyone who remembers dad or who would like to contact him, please let me know. Also, if you know where we can locate Darwin Streets or his family. That would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Joe Schulz
Darwin Streets

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Glenn Ray wrote on January 28, 2006

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City and State: LITCHFIELD IL

Unit: 999 NEVER DIE

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone who was there at that time

Keywords: Pork Chop
Little Norri
Big Norri
Jane Russel Hill
Christmas Hill

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Gene E. Howe wrote on January 26, 2006

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City and State:

Unit: B BTRY. 999TH AFA BN.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I just found this web site. would like to hear from any
of triple niners from b btry. i was one of the cooks.
was there 1951-1952.

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Emanuele J. (Red) Falcone SR. wrote on September 20, 2005

Deceased

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City and State: SYRACUSE NY

Unit: 999AFA BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Just came back from our 20th Reunion,If you want information E.Mail me

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Emanuele J. (Red) Falcone SR. wrote on September 20, 2005

Deceased

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City and State: SYRACUSE NY

Unit: 999AFA BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Just came back from our 20th Reunion,If you want information E.Mail me

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