Civilian Insurance

Comments: Activated 507th at Camp McGill, then moved to Ashiya AFB in 1949. At that time I took out a Civilian Insurance Policy and in 1955 the Gov't and them decid3ed to make this a paid up Policy, and since, I have lost the Policy. Does anyone remember this and have the address?

Would like to hear from anyone in the years 1949-1952. I was last with Btry "C" 507th at Brady AFB.

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What is Army Rank SP3 (T)

Comments: My father just passed away. He was a Army Medic in the Korean War. His Honrable Discharge papers state he was dicharged with Rank of SP3 (T). What rank is this? We want to give him a Military Funeral, it would be nice to know what his rank was. He Did not speak much of his service in the Army.

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507th AAA, Misawa, Japan 1955-56

Comments: My high point was in early 1956 (maybe late 55, I forget), when we scored the highest scores in field live fire exercises for the Far East Command. Left the Army in August, 1956. Capt. Crawford was our CO (couldn't have worked for a better officer). WOJG, Mr. Peter Gay, was our battalian technical specialist, another of the best.

Keywords: Was an AFCS specialist on the T-38 (Skysweeper), 75mm AA gun. Schooled at Ft. Bliss, in Scope C-37, deployed to Misawa, in August of 1955.

Looking for veterans of 507th

Comments: I am looking for others who served in the 507th skysweeper 507th antiaircraft artillery.

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Headquarters Btry - Jan'56 to Jun '57

Comments: I was inducted into the U.S. Army on July 25, 1955. I arrived at Misawa Airbase on January 7, 1956 and assigned as Personnel Clerk. I was Personnel Sergeant when I left Misawa in June 1957. I was one of the last of the 507th personnel to leave. The unit was de-activated in June 1957. My last days were long days, cutting orders to re-assign all Army personnel.

I was discharged on July 10, 1955. I resumed my college and received a B.S. in Business Education in 1960. I taught for 35 years at Madison Heights High School in Anderson, IN retiring in 1995.

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MISAWA AFB: Sept 53-Feb55

Comments: I was in the RADAR section of Hq Bat. 507th, and worked directly under Capt. Ernest Arnold. The Comander was Col Lang. Would like to hear from anyone from this time frame.

Keywords: Marsh Doctor, Ruben Brehe, Lenard Ahrenholtz, Ralph Tack

MISAWA AFB SEPT53 - FEB 55

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BATTERY D 507TH AAA AW BN /ASHIYA

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WAS STATIONED AT ASHIYA FROM DEC. '51 TO SEPT '52. WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE C119 THAT CRASHED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TOWN THAT SUMMER

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Detachment Xray

Comments: I believe my dad was a member of this detachment. His name is Robert Tolbert. He had nicknames of red and flea. I believe he went to the 398th AAA after this assignment. He retired in 1978, having served in many places. If anyone recalls him, please let me know. Thanks!

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Activated 1949-1951

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Can someone please tell me what the rank of SP3 and 4 Are

Comments: My grandfather held the rank of SP3 in the Korean war, some things also say SP4. Can someone tell me what these are.

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753 AAA, Misawa AFB,1950-1951

Comments: Howard Bonner (pronounced Ban-na by the Japanese) worked at the enlisted man's club at Misawa AFB 1950-1951. Served term in Navy at end or after WWII. Would like to contact him or learn what happened to him after he departed Misawa.

Keywords: Howard Bonner, Cook 753 AAA, Misawa AFB, 1950-1951

Comments: Marvin Head, 70, attempting to prove a VA disability claim. He's incompetent now and unable to help much. Army records show he had MOS of 1602 (gunner) and was in B Btry, 78th AAA Gun Battalion from 1 Sep 51 to 24 Jan 52. After a brief hospitalization, he was in Btry C, 32nd (typo?) Auto Weapons Battalion from 3 Feb to 18 July 52. Finally he was in B Btry, 507th Auto Weapons Battalion from 19 July 52 to 26 Sep 52. The question is: Were any of these units engaged in combat during these periods? Were any of them shelled? If you were there and your answer is yes, please call or email me. I will put your recollections into affidavit form for your signature and notarization. The affidavit will then be filed in Marvin's VA claim. Thanks for any assistance.

Ted Jarvi 480-838-6566

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Cpl Holman

Comments: Do remember Cpl Sidney Holman shooting down the first enemy plane in the Korean War. Don't remember much of the other soldiers names but do remember that all (about 35 men) were volunteers before UN action began. We were from several different batteries of the 507th aaa bn defending Suwon and did so admirably for a few days. North Korean army easily broke thru and began encircling us. Thus we began withdrawing to the south and extracted via USAF plane to return to Ashiya for rearming and returned to Korea immediatly to Pusan via boat. From there we headed north again via train. I was a Cpl at the time and a field medic.

Keywords: Detachment Xray (Hq Btry 507 AAA) Ashiya Air Base to Korea Volunteer June 1950 till Sometime Sep 1950 Remained in Army at various assignments and retired in 1971.

B Battery

Comments: I would like to gather all of the names in Battery B for a possible reunion. Please write or call if possible. I was a motor pool Sgt. Thanks.

Keywords: Dean Lightener, Gene Miller (friends)

Misawa AFB: Jan. '55 - April '57

Comments: I served with "B" Battery from about June, 1955 until April, 1957. My rank was SP3. I was a motor pool mechanic on Misawa Air Base -- not on a gun site.

I'd especially like contact information for anyone from "A" Battery, "C" Battery or "Hgds" Battery who was there while I was, since I would like to set up a reunion (possibly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin).

Please contact me in any way you can.

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Post Korea - Misawa, Japan 1955-1956

Comments: I was the battalion Personnel Specialist from January 1955 through May 1956.

Keywords: Pink Palace, Misawa AFB, Japan

Detachment Xray - June 28-30 Suwon

Comments: Seeking information on special Detachment Xray guarding an airbase at Suwon weeks prior to June 25, 1950 when the Korean War began.

Corporal Leslie G. "Buster" Todd, 507th AAA AW Battalion was volunteered for this assignment and was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions at Suwon June-28-30.

Keywords: Detachment Xray, Suwon, June 28-30, 507th Antiaircraft Artillery AW Battalion - Mobile

Leslie G. "Buster" Todd, 507th AAA AW Battalion

Comments: "When volunteers were called for to proceed to Korea to operate M-55 machine guns in defense of the airstrip at Suwon, Corporal Todd ofered his services. On 29 and 30 June 1950, the airstrip was subjected to repeated bombing and strafing attacks from YAK fighters of the North Korean forces and direct attacks were made on gun positions. Corporal Todd, at great risk to his life, remained at his post during these attacks and destroyed, crippled, or drove off the enemy planes, thus making the airstrip operational for the entire period of its use by American forces in support of the South Korean Army. As a result of his actions, along with those of the other members of Detachment Xray, two (2) enemy planes were destroyed and at least three (3) others damaged. Corporal Todd's courage and devotion to duty are an inspiration to others, and reflect great credit on the military service. By command of Lieutenant General Walker

E.M. Landrum, Colonel, GSC, Chief of Staff

R.L. Butt, Jr., Lt. Col., AGD, Asst. Adjutant General"

Leslie G. "Buster" Todd passed away December 29, 2000 at the age of 72

Seeking those who may have known Buster and any stories which can be related.

Regards, Mick Korelc, step-son

Keywords: Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Corporal Leslie G. Todd RA 16 273 782, Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, a member of Detachment Xray, 507th AAA AW Battalion, Suwon Korea, June 29-30, 1950.

Marion Parker, Jr. (Company B, 507th AAA Battalion)

Comments: Marion Parker, Jr. (Company B, 507th AAA Battalion) would like to hear from anyone who served with him during his time in the service (Jan '56 through Dec '57). Please contact him at (954) 985-5648 or write to him at 3661 S.W. 54 Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33023.

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Edgar G. Holmes Jr.

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Looking for info on Edgar G. Holmes Jr. (Gilbert)...

Comments: I came across your posting and I believe that my father's brother was in the 507 AAA battalion as well. Edgar was the first New Yorker to be killed in Korea, July 9th, 1950, and there is an Oval / Circle in his honor in Fresh Meadows, Queens. See the following link: http://queenstribune.com/news/#deadline10

Our family is looking for any information on Edgar's (Gilbert's) death and any comrades that may have known him while in Korea. Thank you, John B. Holmes 917-679-7609

Keywords: "Junior". First to be killed in in action from New York State, July 9th, 1950.