Maurice Metzcar

Comments: My great uncle was taken prisoner near Chongpyong, South Korea, April 25th 1951 and presumed dead Sept. 28th 1951. We were told he was left alone in a POW camp when other POW's were moved and he had a leg injury preventing him from walking without help. His captors would not let anyone help him and left him behind. PLEASE if anyone knows anything about my uncle contact me.

Keywords: Maurice Metzcar 555th Art. BN 105MM location of loss UKKOLGYE-Death Valley

triple nickel helping 17th field artillery 11/27/1950

Comments: i'm writing this on behalf of my dad, jack barrett. he was in korea with the 17th field artillery from 1950-51. he frequently speaks of being surrounded by enemies at kunu-ri for 3 days (11/26-28/1950) when suddenly, an opening occurred giving his group a chance to find safety. this was due to the efforts of the triple nickel field artillery group. he never found any information on what happened to them after that day, but he fears they might not have made it out. any information at all would be greatly appreciated!! God bless and Happy Veteran's Day!!

Keywords: battle of kunu-ri; 11/27/1950; 17th field artillery; 2nd div. infantry; 1st cavalry

Looking for any info on Aubrey Lee Gibson

Comments: I am looking for any info on my great uncle Aubrey Lee Gibson. He went MIA August 12th 1950 in the Korean war. I would love to hear any stories about him or if anybody has any pictures they can share. I am working on a family scrapbook and need as much info as I can.

Keywords: Aubrey Lee Gibson, 555th Field Artillery Battalion

Arthur Schaller

Comments: I am looking for pictures or stories concerning my Dad's service in Korea. He spoke very rarely about it except to say that it was one of the best things that ever happened to him. He was in the 555th Artillery. I think he worked in the supplies area. He had a good friend Don Gottman who he also served with. Both are gone now. My dad died on Sept 22, 2001, 11 days after 9/11. He was exactly 70 years and 1 month old when he died. He owned a flag business, The National Flag Company in Cincinnati OH for many years. My younger brother Art Jr now runs the business.

We are planning a veterans celebration Mass at my parish in November and I was looking for pictures or articles that I could use for display.

I would appreciate any information or stories about my dad or the 555th deployment in Korea

Keywords: Art Schaller 555th Field Artillery

ANY PICS OF THE 555TH ARTILLERY?

Comments: MY DAD IS FRED JOHN KOZIK. HE SERVED WITH THE 555TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATALLION IN KOREA (1952?). HE WON'T SAY MUCH ABOUT THE WAR, BUT I WONDER IF ANYONE HAS PICTURES OF THE UNIT. THANKS.

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God Bless

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Keywords: My dad, Robert "Red" Rude was a member of the 555 the second time it was over run. He was on the Howitzer. Dad has died now, but if anyone remembers him, please contact me. God bless you all this Memorial Day. Thank you, Desiree Parker

Does Anyone Know Billy Murry Martin (Wildcat)

Comments: My father did not talk about his time in the Army but my brother said that my father told him that he was the only survivor from his Company during an attack during the war.

My father became an alcoholic after the Korean War and committed suicide in January of 1978.

I would like to find out if he is due any medals since he told my brother that he was wounded during the attack.

Thank you.

SFC John Austin Martin

Keywords: My father was in "A" BTRY 555th FA BN APO 301 during the Korean War. he joined the Army April 7, 1950 and he was discharged on 26 August 1953 at Fort Sheridan Illinois.

Comments: This is Harolds neice Ellie, he's not used computers but looking for pictures of this time he would enjoy seeing. thank you

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Looking for anyone who served with James Stevens

Comments: Hello, I am writing looking for anyone who served with my father James Stevens in Korea in 1953 thru 1955. He was in the 555 Field artillary division 5th RTC and ran heavy equipment. He shipped out of Seattle, WA I believe in August of 1953 and returned by ship I think around March or April of 1955. He is still living and would like to hear from anyone he served with. Thanks, Kim Stevens

Keywords: James Stevens, 5th RTC, 555 Field Artillary Division, Heavy Machinery Opperator, 1953, 1954, 1955

ARTHUR ALLEN KOREA KIA 8/12/1950

Comments: I am trying to find info on my uncle, Arthur Allen. He was only 20 yrs old when he died in Korea on Aug 12, 1950. I never met him but I would like to know something about him. If anyone has any info pls contact me. Thank you

Keywords: HQ Battery 555 FA 25th Inf Div Korea

ROGER D.COX 5TH RCT 3RD KING CO

Comments: SOON WILL BE 77 WOULD LIKE TO FIND SOME OF THE MEN THAT I WAS WITH THERE ,WOULD ASN. TO ALL MAIL, OR WOULD COME TO SEE YOU ANY PLACE, WILL, BE DONE THIS YEAR WITH A SER.CONTRACT THAT THAT IS 2009, HOPE TO GO ANY PLACE I WANT. MY HEALTH IS STILL IN FINE SHAPE THANK GOD FOR THAT, BY THE WAY I HAVE NEVER CUT HAIR SINCE I LEFT THAT PLACE, SURE CAN REMBER THOSE DAM DUCK TAILS . ROGER D. COX

Keywords: WE WAS ON THE MOVE THE BIGGER PART OF THE TIME OUT POST HARRY WITH THE TURKS 24 DIV 45 DIV XMAS HILL WAS THE LAST WHERE WE LOST HAROLD CROSS ,AND HE WAS DOING MY JOB WHEN IT HAPPEN, GOT TO FIND HIS 2 BOYS THEY ARE IN MI. ME AND HIM WAS TO GO AND SEE HIS WIFE 2 BABYS MOTHER AND DAD, JUST AS SOON, AS IT WAS OVER ,THEY WAS TO COME TO JAPAN, AND MY HAVE BEEN THERE ALREADY,

555TH BATTERY B 1951 - 1952

Comments: I am looking for members of B Battery that I served with in Korea from Aug. 1951 to Aug. 1952 especially Melvin C. Davis. I would like to talk with him if anyone knows how to get in touch with him please contact me at my new address, my new email address, or by phone. I would like to hear from anyone from Battery B that I served with. My email and home address have changed, that is the reason for my new entry. Harry Dillon Sr.

Keywords: 5th RCT, 555th, Battery B, 1951, 1952, Heartbreak Ridge, Punch Bowl, Melvin C. Davis

555 Baker .. Prior message about MSG Charles Rhodes

Comments: My neighbor is Clyde Holland and was in the 555th - Baker from June 1953 to the fall of 1954. I helped him search this site and noticed the 2005 inquiry about MSG Charles Rhodes, from his grandson, Vince Pascale.

Clyde does not have e-mail, and I agreed to connect you - if possible.. Feel free to call my cell # - or respond by e-mail.

(I sent an e-mail to him through the system, but it may not still be a good address, etc .. )

Keywords: Charles Rhodes

555th B Battery 1951 to 1952

Comments: My Dad, Duane Baker, served in the 555th B Battery from Fall 1951 to Summer 1952.

He was headin to the front line with the infantry when he was pulled by role call from his truck and sent into B Battery of the 555th.

He called his unit a "bastard unit" as they served may different units of the US, ROK, Turks and Ethiopians.

Weeks after he left the Battery was overrun and "bugged out". He was a Sgt 1st Class when he left.

Richard Baker

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555 Field Artillery/5th RCT

Comments: I am putting this entry in for my father who does not have access to internet services and is not very computer savvy. He will be 81 in one month, March 13th. He served with the 555 Field Artillery unit of the 5th RCT, Korea, 1952-53.He remembers the night the Chinese overran the ROK's in front of their unit and had to "bug out" fast. He left everything behind but his helmet and rifle. They threw thermite charges down the barrels of their guns to make them unusable for the Chinese. I believe this was along the parallel in either 1952 or early 53. Not sure.

Thanks, Rob Mitchell

Keywords: Many in the unit will remember the "Punch Bowl". Outposts Tom, Dick , and Harry. Position overrun by Chinese in a "bug out" situation.

HALL, WILLIAM CALVIN 'BILLY/BILL' CAMILLA, GEORGIA

Comments: I am looking for information about my brother, Lieutenant William Calvin "Billy or Bill" Hall, Citadel graduate 1949, home town of Camilla, Georgia. He went to Korea in August 1950. He was a member of the 555th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was reported Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at CS508932, "Death Valley" in South Korea on April 25, 1951. We have reason to believe he was possibly captured on April 25th and died thereafter. Interested in hearing from anyone who knew him. ANY information would be greatly appreciated. Have pictures from Korea that include: Earl J. Davis, Bob Ritchie (USMA '49),Capt. Henry Emerson (USMA) '47 Commander Frank Athanason.

Keywords: First Lieutenant William Calvin "Billy" "Bill" Hall, 555th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team, Killed in Action, CS508932, "Death Valley" South Korea, April 25, 1951, Earl J. Davis, Bob Ritchie (USMA '49),Capt. Henry Emerson (USMA) '47 Commander Frank Athanason, CO, "A" Cmopany, 5th Inf. Regt). 555th Filed Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, Kaech-on, 63rd Field Artillery Battalion, Taejon

'555TH FIELD ARTILLERY BN (105MM)'

Comments: Hello! To all my friends and buddies of the "Triple Nickel 555th Field Artillery" who served in Korea from 1952 to 1953. I worked in the PX 555th Field Artillery Battalion Headquarters and met a lot of terrific guys while there. I'm proud to have served in the "Triple Nickel" and with you all. I've been trying to locate an old buddy who I served with, he was with the First Calvary but assigned to the "Triple Nickel" 555th Field Artillery Headquarters his name is Sgt. Richard Gilliam from Raleigh or Durham, North Carolina. I sure would like to hear that he and the other guys got home safe.

Keywords: Triple Nickel Headquarters,PX,

About Father

Comments: My father served in Korea with the 555 field artillery unit, otherwise known as the triple nickle. He talked very little about his expierences in Korea. Does anyone know or remember Robert Hoelting from St. Louis Mo.?

Keywords: 555 Field Artillery Unit, Triple Nickle

555th FAB, FO's

Comments: My father was in the 555th as a forward observer in Korea. He was awarded two bronze service stars for his actions when the ROKS deserted. He barely got out of there with his life. His name was Robert L. Adkins. He spent 2 years in the U.S. Army. He was honorably disharged with the rank of corporal. He passed away in June 1993. He was given full military honors and a 21 gun salute at his burial. He sure didn't like talking too much about his experiences in Korea but he thought and spoke highly of the men he served with, officers and enlisted men alike. Do any of you honorable Korean war vets remember him?

Keywords: 555th FAB, FO's, 105mm Howitzers

Leo Tyborsky

Comments: My father is looking for Leo Tyborsky they served in Korea together. My Father (Forrest Stairs) was pulled out of Korea a week before there base was raided. I would like to get any information on Mr. Tyborsky as my father would like to know.

Keywords: 555 Feild artillery battalion

Info on older brother

Comments: Looking for info from anyone who might have served with my brother sfc kenneth LaBrack in korea during the Korean War, He was attached to the 5th RCT, 555th artillery battalion, I believe, He was adwarded to silver star, and bronze star several times, but up until his death in May of 2005 he would say very little about his tours during the Korean War. Any info that any person might have who might of served with him would be kindly welcomed and could be forwarded to my email address (guirl@cox.net) Again Thank You hoping to hear from someone. His brother Guy,,,,,,

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William Louck

Comments: I am looking for anybody who knew a friend of mine by the name of William Louck. He served with the 555 5th RCT in Korea I am not sure of the exact dates but I do know he went thru Taegu quite a bit. Or if anybody knows Glenn Green could you please pass along his whereabouts, this is the only person my friend could remember.

Keywords: Taegu,555,5th rct,Glenn Green.

Cannoneer in the Korean war from January 1950 to 1951

Comments: I am the daughter of John Rentz, who fought in the Korean war from January 1950 to 1951. My father was a cannoneer. He also fought in WWII in 1947. My father sat the site on the gun and fired when ordered. His gun was hit and my father was hit by shrapnel that destoryed the right side of his skull. He was taken to a hospital in Pusson where he had to have a steel plate put in his head. My father has been trying to get his pension for years now. Our wonderful VA claims his medical record burnt and there is no proof that he has the steel plate. He has been getting the run around for years now. We are in the process of trying again. My father is 86 years old and is in fair health, he deserves his money.

Can anyone help us or give us some suggestion on what to do.

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Looking for buddies that served with my Dad Dewey Goins

Comments: I would like to find someone that knew my Dad. There were two good friends that would come to our house to go hunting in the fall, I remember them when I was small. One was Nick and Irene from St. Louis, the other one was from the Kansas City, I can't remember there names. My father is no longer alive, but my mother would like to hear from someone. My Dad was from Moberly Missouri.

Keywords: 555 Artillary Battalion , years of 1946-1949