Tony Zdanavage played a significant role, among
veterans, in helping to create the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
He wrote and self-published a book on his personal experiences during
the war. He is now deceased and sorely missed.
E Battery
Editor Note: In April of 1983, I received a letter from
Tony Zdanavage, of Berwick, Pennsylvania. It read:
Dear Hal,
I saw your request in the DAV magazine of April.
I was with the 2nd Division and attached as a medic to the 37th Field
Artillery E Battery, during the Big Road Block in late
November and December of 1950. I was wounded then and taken prisoner
for a period of time. I had my feet frozen when the Chinese took my
boots.
My problem is, I don't know how long I was a prisoner, how I returned
to our lines and anything else. I don't remember leaving Korea, Japan,
or San Francisco or how I traveled home for over 3,000 miles until I
was hitchhiking the last seven miles home.
My mind opened up at that point, but I don't even remember arriving at
my home.
I've had a rough time physically and mentally and am totally disabled. I
would like to find out if you know anyone who went through the
roadblock and anyone who was with the 37FAB. If I can help you with
anything, I will.
Thanks.
Tony Zdanavage
Also see Tony
On Sun, 6 Oct 1996
Charles R Peterson signworks@rand.nidlink.com wrote:
Charles R. Peterson
652 Main Street
Wardner ,ID 83837
Nice job putting this site together. Sure would like to see some
information on the 37th Field Artillary, 2nd Infantry Division.
I served in Korea from Sept. 1951 to Sept. 1952 (with 3 months in
Japan in the hospital).
I do not have an e-mail address but can be reached through
this address. signworks@rand.nidlink.com
A Battery
On Fri, 03 Jan 1997 "Ducks Unlimited, Inc." kres@newnorth.net wrote:
great site! keep up the good work! looking for any (more) information on
2nd infantry, 37th fab, "a" battery. my father was a sgt. with this unit
from fall 1951 to spring 1953.
he died 20 years ago. i would like to learn more on his "experience".
i am very proud of his and all vetrans' service in the korean war.
Left out of Ft. Jackson 8/51, separated 4/53. I have some photo's of he
and buddys at some of the hills - 1062, 270, 391, 255, Baldy, 432, 276,
264, Kumkuka (sp?) and others. Recieved Order of Indianhead 1/9/53.
thank you for any help.
Forward Observer
On Mon, 9 Oct 95
Charles T. Brumback CBrumback@tribune.com wrote:
I was with the 37th FA Bn which supported the 23 Inf when it was on line.
It was part of the 2nd Infantry Division Artillery. We were truck drawn
105 mm howitzers. I spent most of my time as a Forward Observer with
the French Battallion which was attached to the 23d. I never spent
time as an FO with a 23d Infantry original unit.
When the 2d Division was in Reserve we supported ROK units. I was
there from Jan 1952 till Mar 1953.
Ed note: Mr. Brumback sent in the photo of 1st Lt.
Luke Lefevre, 37th FAB, featured top of page.
C Battery
On Fri, 30 May 1997
Dewey M Reynolds wrote:
19205 86th Ave. W.
Edmonds, Wa 98026-6108
Was A member of C Battery 37th FA Btn. 1950-51
FO - 1952 -53
On Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Roy Dittamo royjd@erols.com wrote:
701 S. Florida Street
Arlington, VA 22204-1259
I served in 1952-53 with the 37th FA Bn of the 2nd Infantry Division
as a forward observer and liason officer.
FO - 1952 -53
On Fri, 15 Aug 1997
Jerry Skrabanek wrote:
? need street
Bryan, TX 77803
datein: July1950 dateout: June1951
Would like to hear from any of my comrades.
For Hoppy Harris 23IR re: Chip-yong-ni
On Tue, 20 May 1997
Drery@aol.com wrote:
Hoppy: Just read your note on the battle there in Feb. I was there as
well with the 37th FA. Bn. Since I was not on the gun crews, I was
assigned to an infantry co but I don't recall which one. It was just a
hundred yards or so from our guns. That was one hell of a battle that
took place during those three or four days.
I had just turned eighteen and don't remember names but I can still
picture the carnage that took place there, and the sight of all the
tracers across the night sky. Like you said, It was beautiful but very
deadly. It sure was great to see the tanks of the First Cav. coming in
the distance. I spent fourteen months there with the 2nd. Inf. Div. and
left in Oct. 51. It sure was nice to get back home intact.
