364 entries.
wrote on January 12, 2021 at 9:59 am:
Thanks Bill Beers and others for the thoughts and prayers for me last week. I was quarantined 7 days. They told me 4 days later the Covid test were negative but I did have a good case of the flu. Feeling stronger now and thanks! (Wonder if I can get my money back on the flu shot!)
wrote on January 7, 2021 at 4:35 pm:
Ref: Jack Lambert: His family will receive guests at Karen's (his wife) wake Monday night Jan.11,2021 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Pendry's Funeral Home 522 Wilkesboro Blvd SE, Lenoir NC 28645. The funeral will be Tuesday at 12:00 noon at Pisgah Baptist church Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC Karen passed away unexpectedly this week due to a hole in her colon which leaked into her stomach. Please keep Jack and his family in your prayers and thoughts. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on January 5, 2021 at 6:23 pm:
Ref: Jack Lambert: I just received a message from Jack Lambert that his wife Karen just passed away a few moments ago. More details will follow as soon as available. Please keep Jack and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Remember cards ,calls, emails, and prayers go a long way
wrote on January 5, 2021 at 6:05 pm:
Ref: Richard Flowers: I just spoke with Phyllis (wife) today and she informed me that Richard had an accident in the last few days. He got out of his car and realized quickly it wasn't in park. He got one foot inside the car to stop it but pulled his big toe out of the socket and tore the skin off the heel of his left foot. His toe has been reset and Phyllis is keeping his bandages changed on his left foot.. Please keep this great family in your prayers. Remember cards calls and emails go a long way.
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