360 entries.
wrote on January 3, 2021 at 5:47 pm:
JUST FINISHED TEXTING WITH OUR CHAPLAIN, RICHARD SMITH, HE HAS BEEN IN BED THE LAST TWO DAYS, NOT SURE IF HE HAS THE FLU OR COVID-19, I FEEL PRAYERS ARE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME, SO PLEASE SEND PRAYERS HIS WAY, THANK YOU.
wrote on January 1, 2021 at 12:46 pm:
To Paul Lanphear
From the Operations Reports from 2-17 during the Vietnam War there's no record of any attack on B-2-17 at Dalat during the month of May 1970. The most casualties suffered by the 17th Artillery was on April 3, 1968 at LZ George
wrote on January 1, 2021 at 5:16 am:
Not a redleg, but an overnight guest at Fire Base Colgan at Dalat in late May 1970, when the 105mm Battery (Battery B, 2/17th?) was attacked by an overwhelming force of VC. I was a Major and the S2 of Task Force South at LZ Betty, Phan Thiet. I remember the Battery suffered 30% casualties that night before successfully fighting off the major attack. Looking for any info on that encounter, official or unofficial. I am alive because of that Battery Commander and his troops.
wrote on December 24, 2020 at 5:46 am:
I'd like to take a moment and wish all the Redlegs , not only those of our association but those world wide as well! You are not forgotten! MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Remember Jesus is the reason for the season!
wrote on November 26, 2020 at 11:08 am:
Here's wishing you all a very happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. Remember your safety precautions so all of us can be around next year!
wrote on November 26, 2020 at 11:06 am:
Ref: Sgt.Maj. James Herrington: Most of you wouldn't know this man unless you served in the 4th Bn or Hdqs. of the 17th FA.
When I joined A Btry 4th Bn 17th FA in in 1974 he was our 1sgt. After I got out my old section chief, (LM) Charles Riley told me that 'Top' made Sgt Maj. while Riley became the Chief of Smoke. ''Top' Herrington was a good soldier and a good man as well. I'd tried to locate him to get him to join our organization but couldn't find him.
He had somewhere in the neighborhood of 25-30 years service to this country. Here is an excerpt from his obituary.
"Today we honor the life and celebrate the homegoing of James L. Harrington also known as Jimmy who departed this life on November 8, 2020. He was born to the parents of Lelia and John Harrington in Moncure, North Carolina on July 25, 1930.
He often talked affectionately about his military time and travel. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the United States Army to serve in the Korean War. He served in the military for over three years with an honorable discharge on April 22, 1952 as Sergeant First Class E8 in the infantry. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for bravery and the Combat Infantry Badge which recognizes being fully participant under hostile conditions against enemy forces. He later joined the Army Reserve where he served for several years. " Rest in Peace Top.
wrote on November 25, 2020 at 11:16 am:
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving...
wrote on November 18, 2020 at 4:10 am:
CORRECTION-Happy 245th Birthday Redlegs! (Sorry I didn't have my glasses on!)
wrote on November 17, 2020 at 1:10 pm:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY REDLEGS! On Nov.17, 1775 the US Continental congress formed an artillery unit in the US Militia (Army) HAPPY 225th Birthday!
wrote on October 28, 2020 at 6:40 am:
Ref. Bill Beers- I received this last night from Bill. "JUST HEARD FROM MY NEPHEW SHAWN, THAT MY BROTHER REX IS IN THE HOSPITAL, BLOOD SUGAR, 1400 AND HE HAS KETOACIDOSIS.. SHAWN SAID HE WOULD KEEP ME UPDATED ON HIS CONDITION." Please keep Bill's brother in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on October 25, 2020 at 4:36 pm:
REF: Wallace Bates- Wallace and I finally got to touch base with each other today. Wallace had back surgery, which included a fusion of L-3 & L-4, last December. He's told me it's been a painful healing process. He said that Trudy was doing fine. I'd also like to wish Wallace a Happy 78th Birthday this week. Please keep Wallace and his family in your prayers for a rapid and safe healing. Remember cards, calls, emails , and prayers go a long way!
wrote on September 28, 2020 at 1:04 pm:
August 15th, 1978, 2/17 FA, Camp Pelham South Korea:
Seeking anyone who was assigned to the 2/17 and has FIRST hand knowledge of a raft race that took place on the Imjin River which took the lives of SP/4 Fred Carroll and a South Korean soldier.
Please contact me if you have ANY information about this horrible tragedy from so long ago.
Thanks.
Allan Harrelson allansc2005@yahoo.com
wrote on September 21, 2020 at 6:53 pm:
Ref. Bill Beers: I spoke with Bill (Conway) over the weekend. He's having some back issues and just had a ct scan done. He's awaiting the Dr.'s diagnosis and decision as to what will happen. Please keep him in your prayers as well. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on September 21, 2020 at 6:49 pm:
Ref.: Gene Johnson: I spoke with Gene today. He said his son-in-law is out of the hospital now for about 2 months having had Covid- 19. He has made a good recovery! Gene is still on dialysis and found out recently that he has congestive heart failure. On a better note, Wed. Sept 23, he celebrates another birthday! Please continue to keep Gene and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on September 2, 2020 at 11:14 am:
Ref. Cathy Smith- Please keep my wife in your prayers for her surgery. She has torn the meniscus on both sides of her right knee. This will be an outpatient procedure but a little healing time and therapy. Thanks. Remember cards, calls, emails, prayers go a long way!
wrote on August 14, 2020 at 12:20 pm:
To Lonnie Mollett. Glad to hear that your grandfather served with the 17th Field Artillery Regiment. The association is always looking for photographs or newspaper articles about the regiment during anytime period for our history files. If you have any from your grandfather's time, when he served with the regiment and you are willing to share . Please contact me at Kurtz_t@comcast.net
wrote on August 13, 2020 at 3:09 pm:
My grandfather, MSG Lonnie L. Cumbee served with the 17th Field artillery regiment at Camp Bragg, NC in 1922. During his 26 years in the Army he served with the 17th about three different times. I think in 1941 he departed the 17th for the last time just before the out break of WWII. In WWII he served with 311th field arty Battalion, 79th Infantry Division. I have a 17th Field artillery regiment year book dated 1941. My grandfather was proud of his time with the 17th Field artillery.
wrote on July 20, 2020 at 1:27 pm:
REF. DOUG RUNICE: I received a thank you note today from Doug's wife for our card and donation to his church. It reads as follows. "Thank you for the donation for Doug's memorial. The 17th Artillery has been such a huge part of Doug's life for the past many years. His service to his country was something he was proud of. The military service was humbling. We were so blessed to get to know you all. you were his "Brother in Arms." Love, Lynne." Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on July 8, 2020 at 6:04 pm:
REF: Doug Runice: Doug's service will be held tomorrow. His wife has asked in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to a church where he found his salvation at. The church's' name and address is:
THE ROCK
721 FAYETTE AVE.
MELLEN, WI 54546
Please make the checks out to THE ROCK CHURCH.
Please continue to keep Doug's family and his wife Lynne in your thoughts and prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way in troubled times!
Any further questions can be directed to my email. (NO PRIVATE ADDRESES ARE PUBLISHED BY ME ON THIS PUBLIC WEBSITE.)
wrote on July 4, 2020 at 11:22 am:
REf. DOUG RUNICE: It is with sadness I have to pass along this news about Doug obtained from Steve Gerhart. Same occurred this past Tuesday. ""This morning Doug Runice had a heart attack. He passed on the way to the hospital. Doug had no history of heart problems. No word about services yet. " I will post service info as soon as I receive it. His address is in the roster. Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go a long way troubled times.