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102 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - October 28, 2009
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Entry: 72108
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Looking for friends of William Elmer Phillips

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Connie Phillips/Johnson wrote on 2009-10-28 09:29:46.0

Comments: Looking for information on my Dad, William Elmer Phillips.

Keywords: Personal Friends, photos....

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Current Message 2 - July 9, 2009
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Entry: 70850
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Looking for those who served with my father

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Victoria James wrote on 2009-07-09 22:42:45.0

Comments: Am looking for those who served with my father Paul Fye Jr in 17th Field Artillery Battalion, Korea. Trained at Fort Chafee Arkansas. Served 1953 and 1954. Need to contact.

Keywords: 17th Field Artillery Battalion, Korea, Fort Chaffe Arkansas training,1953-1954

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Current Message 3 - October 9, 2008
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Entry: 67460
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17th FA Reunion - 2008

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Robert Pasquill wrote on 2008-10-09 15:58:35.0

Comments: I have made reservations and plans to attend the 2008 Reunion in Md., and would appreciate any information of others who served in th 17th FA during 1955-1956 who also may be attending

Keywords:

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Current Message 4 - August 3, 2008
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Entry: 66772
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SSG.MITCHELL C BTY 1/17TH 1983-1991

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TIM MITCHELL wrote on 2008-08-03 12:16:43.0

Comments: LOOKING FOR MY BUDDIES GEORGE FRENCH(UNCLE GEORGE TO MY KIDS)MARRIED TO LINDA,JIM DRENNING,POPS FRANKLIN, FERGUSION.

Keywords: CUGO. DESERT STORM 90-91

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Current Message 5 - July 28, 2008
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Entry: 66692
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8TH ARMY HQ BATTERY 17TH FA BN. (8')

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Victor Guardo wrote on 2008-07-28 14:24:38.0

Comments: I served in Korea from 1957-1958 as a radio operator with the 8th Army 17th FA 1st Howitzer Bn. up on the DMZ for 16 months. For a while we were in Camp St. Barbara and them moved to Camp Kohima. Would like to contact some of the guys that served with me.

Keywords:

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Current Message 6 - October 29, 2007
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Entry: 62776
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All 17th FA Welcomed

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Jack Picciolo wrote on 2007-10-29 20:42:11.0

Comments: We will be having our 9th Reunion on November 7th, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas. All Persuaders are welcomed at the reunion. Email or call for details. One WWII vet set to attend and usually 4-6 Korean vets.

Keywords: Persuaders

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Current Message 7 - March 16, 2007
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Entry: 60370
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Raymond Heuring wrote on 2007-03-16 19:03:59.0

Comments: I am interested in contact with anyone serving with the 17th Field Artillery Battilion (Battery A) in Korea in 1952-1953.

Keywords: Persuaders

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Current Message 8 - October 23, 2006
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Entry: 59332
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Charlie battery

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Richard Brown wrote on 2006-10-23 14:06:35.0

Comments:

Keywords: I was supply sgt from 51' to aug 52. Looking for Norn Wight and Bob Gray

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Current Message 9 - October 13, 2006
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Entry: 59201
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A 2/17 F.A. LOOKING FOR PERSONEL

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SHAWN K. FINLEY wrote on 2006-10-13 18:12:39.0

Comments: ANYONE OUT THERE PLEASE SEND ME AN E-MAIL OK?

Keywords: A 2/17 F.A. ALAN SHARKEY TIM ROULLE RANDY HAUSER

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Current Message 10 - August 26, 2006
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Entry: 58640
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Persuaders Korean War

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Birchie C. Rowland wrote on 2006-08-26 18:25:03.0

Comments: I was quadrant man on towed 8inch howitzers was also ammo Cpl. [honorary ]in charge of munitions & gun log book. arrived Korea July '51 rotated June '52.one month off line in hospital due to injury of right hand while moving .50 cal. mg. Like to hear from other members of my unit and exchange experiences of our tour duty.

Write or e-mail all correspondence will answered. Thank You Cliff Rowland

Keywords: aka Cliff .. most time on Kansas line 51-52 Mago-Ri our Korean house boy of section" Ricky"

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Current Message 11 - July 11, 2006
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Entry: 58059
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Looking for my buddy Fred Stodlak

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Alex Godo wrote on 2006-07-11 15:29:01.0

Comments: My name is Terri and I am a friend of Alex Godo who is looking for his Buddy Fred Stodlak. If anyone has any information please e-mail me at tw2056@cox.net Thank you.

Keywords: Battery C

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Current Message 12 - January 16, 2006
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Entry: 55205
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17TH FA BATTALION

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CHARLES LANKFORD wrote on 2006-01-16 18:57:11.0

Comments: I SERVED IN BATTERY C, 17TH FA BATTELION FROM NOV. 15TH 1951 TILL AUGUST 1952. I WAS IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION AND MY JOB WAS TRACK VEHICLE MECANIC. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY BUDDIES.

Keywords:

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Current Message 13 - January 8, 2006
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Entry: 55075
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my dad was in the 17th artillary infantry in the korean war

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susan pantalone wrote on 2006-01-08 21:53:33.0

Comments: my dad was in the 17th field artillary bn during the korean war.He does not speak of his war exsperience.He also does not use a computer.He got frostbite on his feet during the war in korea.I am trying to get him service connected for his feet as now he has developed complicattions,however,all his records were burned in st Louis.If there's anyone who seved with my dad and remebers this and would like to help.please contact me at my e-mail address.(susan06610@yahoo.com)I would appreciate it very much.I have such respect for all the veterans who sacrificed so much for all our freedoms.God bless you all.sincerely susan pantalone.p.s. my dad's name is Andrew Pantalone.His friends call him Andy.

Keywords: Andy

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Current Message 14 - December 25, 2005
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Entry: 54838
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Looking for Kilfoyle or Sgt, Walter Chris or anyone else in A battery from July 1950 to Dec 1951.

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Jack Barrett wrote on 2005-12-25 21:42:07.0

Comments: Looking for anyone in my outfit. Was there from July 1950 to Dec, 1951.

Keywords: Kunu-ri

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Current Message 15 - November 22, 2005
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Entry: 54232
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17th Field Artilery, Charlie Battery

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John Zinno wrote on 2005-11-22 18:52:13.0

Comments: Looking to reacquaint with friends.

Keywords: Hills: Reno, Vegas, Bald Hill, Pork Chop Hill, Chorwan Valley, Friend, Alex Godo, Roosevelt Brown, Alan Dale, Adrian Begerion,

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Current Message 16 - November 13, 2005
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Entry: 54078
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A VET FROM OIF I

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JOSE SOTO wrote on 2005-11-13 12:55:41.0

Comments: I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT THE 17TH FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT STILL ALIVE AND DOING GREAT THING FOR AMERICA, THE 17 TH FIELD ARTILLERY ARE CURRENTLY DEPLOY TO IRAQ AGAINT. MY CONTACT SAID THAT THEY DOING GREAT. SO LET GIVE SOME SUPPORT TO THIS NEW VETERANS FROM THE 17 TH FIELD ARTILLERY. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT ME. THANKS.

Keywords: B BTRY 1 BN 17 FA IN FORT SILL OKLAHOMA, I WENT TO IRAQ FOR OIF I (MARCH 2003 - MARCH 2004).

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Current Message 17 - July 13, 2005
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Entry: 52027
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KOREA 2-1954 THRU 7-1955

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ROBERT BROWN wrote on 2005-07-13 23:38:48.0

Comments: 17TH FABN BATTERY C. I THINK IT WAS THE 3RD SECTION. WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANYONE IN MY GROUP

Keywords: HARVEY IVEY DALLAS TEXAS

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Current Message 18 - July 5, 2005
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Entry: 51866
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BRUNO KALKOWSKI 1952

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Bruno Kalkowski wrote on 2005-07-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: Anyone remembering (KILLER) In fire Direction ?

< contact me by e-mail >

If Lee Thrasher Jr from Texas or Vince Di Virgilo from NY reads reads this contact me .

Haven't had no contact with this unit since about 1953.

We were the: ((Known Persuaders ))

We didn't have lettering on our Guns ,But they were 8 inch Howitzers.

Keywords: HQ & HQ BTRY 17th FA BN (Fire Direction) 1952

(( PERSUADERS )) 8 Inch Howitzers

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Current Message 19 - May 5, 2005
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Entry: 50602
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17TH FA BAT. (8 IN. HOWITZER) BATT.

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Howard Myers wrote on 2005-05-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: We had 8" howitzers-not 155mm. " Persuader was painted with yellow paint on the barrels of all the guns, all batteries.

Keywords: Camp St.Barber, north of Seoul.

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Current Message 20 - April 6, 2005
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Entry: 50021
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Looking to Contact 17th FA Vets

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JOHN J. (JACK) Picciolo wrote on 2005-04-06 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking to contact any veterans who have served with the 17th FA in any era. We formed the 17th Artillery Regiment Association in 1999 and are compiling a Roster of 17th vets. We might have contacts from your unit already on the Roster. Check out our website at http://www.17thartilleryregiment.org

Keywords: Persuaders, 1/17th, 2/17th, 3/17th, 4/17th, 5/17th, 6/17th, 7/17th, 8/17th, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th FA Bn, 630th FA Bn, 537th FA Bn

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Current Message 21 - March 30, 2005
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Entry: 49872
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A Btry, 1st How Bn, 17th Arty ('59-'60)

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Richard Jackson wrote on 2005-03-30 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking for others who served in this unit, in particular one 1st/sgt Sigmond L. Cook, Carl Gulledge, Harlan Wagner, Gary Widmer and others remember our mascot dog "Pogie"?

Keywords: Sp4 Richard Jackson, Cannoneer #2 Howitzer and Battery Clerk 1959-1960 on Imjin River just South of Libby Bridge.

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Current Message 22 - December 2, 2004
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Entry: 47231
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C Battery Aug 1950

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Leslie B. Scott wrote on 2004-12-02 09:30:04.0

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Keywords: From Ft. Sill to Korea Aug 1950-Dec 1951. C Battery (Natalie Charlie) 17th FA Bn.

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Current Message 23 - September 8, 2004
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Entry: 45700
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C Battery 51-53

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william ray wrote on 2004-09-08 20:52:05.0

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Keywords: anyone in "C" 17th F.A.51-53

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Current Message 24 - July 13, 2004
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Entry: 44467
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Serching for personnel

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James Deno wrote on 2004-07-13 21:06:02.0

Comments: Am trying to find persons who served with Battery "C", 17TH Field Artillery Battalion in Korea during the years 1954-1955-1956-1957. Please e-mail me or call 219-275-6953.

Keywords: Pro-Jo Camp St. Barbara Radil station "Gypsy"

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On Mon, 24 Nov 1997 
Korean War Project Guest Email address wrote:

42044 Saltz Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
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My husband is the Korean war veteran, Battery B 17th Field Artillery , 
US Army, was on an 8" howitzer for his two years (1952 1954) in Korea.

He doesn't have access to a computer, so I (Ruth) am filling this
out for him.