1903rd Engineer Aviation Battalion

Comments: Sometimes it's hard to figure out who was what and who did what in Korea during 1951 up to the signing of the peace negotiations.

Jim Foreman and I are trying to add info. so you can understand what ENGINEER AVIATION BATTALIONS were and what they did.

The 1903rd EAB was part of the 417th Engineer Aviation Brigade. This Brigade was an Army unit working (attached to) the Air Force. The words SCARWAF sometimes seen, simply means Army attached to Air Force.

Here's how SCARWAF was activated in Korea.

417th Engineer Brigade 903th Engineer Aviation Group 622nd Maintenance Company

931st Engineer Aviation Group 809th and 811th Batallion 919th Maintanance Company

934th Engineer Aviation Group 802nd and 839th Engineer Aviation Batallion

336th, 840th, 841st and 1903rd Eng. Aviation Batallion 733rd Maintenance Supply Point Company 420th Topography Batallion

All the above Groups, Companies and Batallions were attached to the 417th Engineer Brigade which was in charge of building, repairing and maintaining airfields (airbases) in Korea during the war.

Initially the Marines were using bases/airfields in Korea which were constructed by the Navy or were left over Japanese Airfields from World War II. When the Air Force went to Korea, the airfields needed to be made bigger and longer for jet aircraft. Many bases were built or totally rebuilt depending on the aircraft stationed at that base.

If you, your relative or someone was attached to any of the above listed units, they were a person in the Army, working for the Air Force building or fixing the airfields in Korea.

Keywords: 1903rd EAB

Looking for unit members

Comments: Would like to talk with any unit members who were there in 1951 or 1952

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looking for information on grandpa

Comments: If anybody knew my grandpa I would like to know some information about him. I know he was in this unit. We have a picture of him. His name was PFC Dillard, Myron. He was an african american man. I don't know where he want to basic or advanced training at. Please I would greatly appreciate information even pictures if you have anything. THANK YOU!!!

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Col. William Hales Jr. Dies

Comments: Col. William Hales Jr. passed on November 21, 2007 and was buried Punchbowl National Cemetary, december 2, 2007

Keywords: Col. Hales CO of 1903rd EAB passes

looking for old frinds in 1905 eab

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Looking

Comments: Would like to have conact with anyone from company A stationed at K-13 Suman 1953-1954.

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Looking for John Hendrix

Comments: Help me find him if you can. Would like to renew our friendship.

Keywords: Looking for John Hendrix RA 53 093 679 stationed in Korea 1954-1955 !903 ENG AV BATL Co B K-13. We may have taken RR to Japan. Any one knows him contact me.

Looking for a buddy

Comments: We were in Co B 1903 EAB on K-13 and went to Japan twice for R&R during 1954.

I'm sorry but the first name has slipped away. I'm not sure what his job was but I worked in supply and did the replacement program for clothing, boots ect.

Anyone who may know him I would like to make contact.

Don

Keywords: Hendriks or Hendrek or Hendricks

Microfilm of 1901st, 1902- 1903 records

Comments: I have two rolls of microfilm containing many records of the 1901st, 1902nd and 1903rd. I'd like to give them to some museum or group which will keep them available for future use. If you know of such, please contact me.

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History of 1903 Engineer Aviation Battalion (1903 EAB)

Comments: Thanks to the Illinois National Guard for info on the 1903 EAB

Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company-Ill. Unit 1806 Engineer Aviation Battalion Company "B"-MICHIGAN 1807 Engineer Aviation Battalion Company "A"-MISSOURI 1809 Engineer Aviation Battalion Company "C"-COLORADO

Basic Training and Engineering Basic: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Follow on Training: May 1951-Beale AFB

1806,1807 and 1809 with the HQ and HQ. SERV. (seperate companies)became the 1903 EAB

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Korean War

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Keywords: I would like hear from any one who served with Co A of the 1903rd EAB during 52 and 53. Especially if you were at K-2,K-1, or K-6.

1903rd Aviation Engineer Battalion

Comments: My dad served in Co. B from June 1953 to February of 1954. He passed away in 2001. I have pictures of other people I would like to identify and any information from some of his buddies.

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William (Bill) Lybolt

Comments: My father, BILL LYBOLT, was in the 1903d EA, Company "A" from 4 Dec '51 thru 11 Dec '52 and PCS'd to 1905th EA Bn Edwards AFB. If you knew my Dad or have pictures of that time from Co. A please drop me a line. Bill returned to Korea on 15 Nov '56 thru Mar '58 as a Supply Sgt.Svc Co 21st Inf Reg and HHC 1stBG 5th Cav.

Keywords: Co. A, 1903d EA, Heavy Veh Driver, MOS 64B20

Posting Update E-Mail chjange

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that was at K-6 during 1953/1954 I was with Headquarters Co. S-4 Supply. Have lots of pictures.

Keywords: K-6, 1953-1954

1903rd EAB Company ???

Comments: Just had to say that it seems the 1903rd EAB had the entire Company at K-13 during 1953-1954. I've found on this site notes from guys who were in Co"A" and or "C" and I know I was in Co "B" that same time because I still have my authorization cards signed by the Commanding Officer. Were their three companies there at the same time for that year? I don't know but would like to.

Thanks, Moonpa

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Kenneth Weber & Jeep Photo

Comments: Dwayne Weber was looking for information on his father. I knew Kenneth Weber and have a good photo of a jeep in our unit. It's in my website under Flying and Strangest plane I ever flew. www.jimforeman.com

Jim Foreman

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1903rd eng aviation bn korea

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Keywords: like to hear from any one that was with charlie co 1903rd EAB pyoung teak. i was the company armorer in 53. our unit was putting in a concrete runway for the marine base.

GENE GANN (EUGENE) TULSA, OK

Comments: SHORT MAN, WITH A LIGHT COMPLEXION, WHEN ANGRY HE TURNED RED. WE VISITED A BUDDY IN CALIFORNIA ONCE. I WAS TOO SMALL TO REMEMBER WHERE OR NAME. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL SEE HIS NAME AND REMEMBER HIM. THANK YOU, PAT GANN - CALHOUN

Keywords: ~ I AM LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OR PEOPLE WHO KNEW MY DAD. HE PASSED AWAY BEFORE THE REUNION. HE HAD JUST STARTED TELLING ME ABOUT THE WAR AND I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ANY STORIES, GOOD OR BAD ~ JUST TO HELP ME TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HE WAS TRYING TO TELL ME. I KNOW MOST PEOPLE THOUGHT OKLAHOMA GUYS WERE CRAZY. MY DAD WAS A

with 1905,beale af base,1953,54

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Info on 1903rd-Reunions?

Comments: Hello, My father-in-law Ernest Robert Harrison Shaffer- D.O.B 12-07-30 was in Korean War. He was in the 1903rd Engineer Aviation Battalion- Company F. He asked me to see if I can find any info on any of his old war buddies and any info about upcoming reunions.I don't have any names to go on. He lives in Bristol, Virginia.This is where he has always resided. I have been unable to find any relevant info anywhere. If you could provide any help I would greatly appreciate it.Thanks. Lisa Shaffer.

Keywords: 1903rd EAB Company F attached to 5th Air Force/Ist Marine base

1903rd company A year 1953-1954

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that served in company A 1903rd at K-13 Suwan in 1953-1954.

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1903rd EAB (Prov) in WWII

Comments: I am looking for information on the 1903rd EAB in WWII. my grandfather was in that unit. Tsgt Joe Gilles He pasted 25 years ago and I have retired from 23 years in Army Service. My passed away and left me some of his pictures and awards, But I have not found out much about the unit. If some one could help, thank you.

SFC(R) Mark Manning

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Does anyone know James Wills CWO

Comments: I have found two old cards issued to me while at K-13 Com B 1903 EAB. One is a temporary beverage card dated 27 May 54, signed by James wills CWO USA(USAF)Adg. The other noe is my supply representatuive authorization card signed by Maj Wolf or Walf and counter signed by J.E.Moyer Dated 2 march 54. Does anyone know them and how could I contact them. They were connected to the 1903rd Engr. Avn. Bn. co B . thanke to anyone whommay be able to help. Donald Piffer Sr

Keywords: Supply officer,Issuing officer

Robert Sullivan B Co 53-54

Comments: Lookiong for Robert Sullivan who was in 1903rd Co B at K-13 1953-1954. SUKKY339@FRONTIER.NET did not get my email to him. Thanks Moonpa

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