8th Field Artillery Bn 25th Infantry Division
My father, Capt. Sten E. Westin, was KIA August 22, 1950, near Taegu,
Korea. He was a member of the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th
Infantry Division. Would appreciate knowing what information you have
available about his loss.
Thank you for your time - Larry Westin
westin@westin553.net
(more from KWP)
The basic information on your dad from our NARA database:
Westin, Sten E.
DtDeath 8/22/50
Place South Korea
Svc# 0-1177239
Grade Capt, E
KIA Hostile Action
Home Los Angeles, Ca.
Unit 8th FAB, 25th Inf Div
Cliff Taylor
On Sat, 3 May 1997
Charlie Ganong dav@totacc.com wrote:
635 San Ysidro Rd.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
505-523-7219
datein: Oct 1951 dateout: July 1952
Looking for Cliff Taylor that was stationed with me in Korea with 8th
Field Art Bn 25th Inf. Div. He was born in England.
Thank You
Charlie
Bowling Alley
On Sat, 14 Jun 1997
James Terman jterman@gc.gundluth.com wrote:
1836 South Ave.
La Crosse, WI 54601
father KIA 22 Aug.1950 near Tabu-Dong in action part of "Bowling
Alley" battle.
Interested in references,information (do have some) to circumstances,
maps, officers, men, units (8th FA, 2nd Bn,27thRCT) involved at the
time. Interested in present status of location of this battle.
Also interested in contacts re 31st FA Bn, Camp Chitose, Hokkaido,
Japan, 1949-1950.
1950 - 52
On Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Robert W. Baur bookie@voyager.net wrote:
1419 Briarwood
Lansing, MI 48917
517-321-0055
I am interested in finding a database of names that served with the 25
inf. div. 8th fabn. 1950-52.
Any information you can give me would be appreciated. You can e-mail me
at my son's e-mail address listed above or contact me at my home address.
Thank you
Radio Operator
On Sat, 11 Apr 1998
Charlie OldakerEmail address wrote:
Richmond, VA
Seeking Robert H. Buxton, approx age 71, served as a radio operator and
repairman in Korea & Schofield Barracks Hi in '53 & '54
for Greg
Contact CharlieC21@aol.com
Heartbreak Ridge
On Tue, 10 Feb 1998
James Bartoo Email address wrote:
606 center street
east aurora, NY 14052
was stationed on the slopes on Heartbreak during December and January
51-52 with 8th field arty of 25th division
Mungdung-ni Valley
On Mon, 27 Apr 1998
John Pfriender Email address wrote:
fax: (516)938-3793
datein: July '52 dateout: June '53
I would like to hear from any men who served with the 8th FAB, 25th Div.
in the Mungdung-ni Valley between July and Sept. 1952. I was with Baker
Battery of the 21st AAA AW Bn. and not far from the 8th FAB mess bunker
when it took a direct hit from a mortar round.
John Pfriender
johnpfriender@mailexcite.com
FAX: (516)938-3793
Robert G. Garrison
On Thu, 05 Nov 1998
Dawn Henson Email address wrote:
I looked at the Korean page, My father was a Sergeant in the Korean War
and I can not find his name.. Is there anyway you can help me with
this? I don't know exactly what year but I can find out.. His name is
Robert G. Garrison of Flora, In of Carroll County...
He was drafted in of Oct or Nov 1950. His unit was the 25th division,
in 8th field artery bn.
He joined this outfit in 1951.. He thinks his serial number was
55049582. He has all the info at home and was trying to give me what
he could remember off the top of his head.
Thank-You, Dawn
Henson
Harold Robert Carson
On Fri, 23 Apr 1999
"Stockdale, Carol" Email address wrote:
I am working on a book based on letters found that my father wrote while
stationed in Korea. I am searching for anyone who may have served with him
and can add details to my research.
Harold Robert Carson
US 55 279 195
8th Field Artillery
Attached to 25th Infantry
Rank: Cpl.
Also known as "Kit Carson" and "Bob"
Originally from Minnesota
He was on board the USS Mitchell to Korea on and around 19 Feb, 1953. He
went to Camp Drake in Japan, then to Korea via the USS Gen Nelson Walker,
arriving on or around 16 March, 1953. His unit was at Chunchon, then went
into the Chorwon area on or around 2 April, 1953. His letters mention Tom
Haywood, from Michigan, who was scheduled for rotation on 11 June, 1953.
That is the only information I have on Mr. Haywood. If anyone remembers
him, please contact me via e-mail or snail mail at:
Carol Stockdale
102 Ginger Ct.
Winchester, KY 40391
Carol
