memories

Comments: In 1950 I started to Korea with the 78th AAA Bn on the General William Black. We lost power in a storm and was towed first to yokohoma Japan and then to Sasabo. After about two weeks the 78th proceeded to Korea on a L.S.T.. I went with a 3/4 ton on a Japanese tug. While leaving in 1951 I noticed the General William Black in port. If anyone has memories of the trip to Korea on that ship please contact me.

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COMBAT?

Comments: Marvin W. Head, 70, attempting to prove a VA disablity claim. He's incompetent now and unable to help himself. Army records show he had MOS of 1602 (Gunner) and was in B Btry, 78th AAA Gun Btln from 1 Sep 51 to 24 Jan 52. After two weeks in Tokyo Hosp., he was in Btry C, 32nd (typo?)AAA Auto Weapons Btln from 3 Feb 52 to 18 July 52. Finally, he was in Btry B, 507th Automatic Weapons Btln. from 19 July to 26 Sept 52. The question is this: Were any of these units engaged in combat during these periods? Did they experience shelling? If you were there, please call or email me with your experience. I will prepare an affidavit for your signature and notification and it will be filed with Marvin's VA claim. Thanks for any assistance.

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D & Hqs Btry's '50-'52

Comments: Comd of D Btry from Ft Lewis to Inchon ('51). Then Commo and Asst S3 in Hq, until departure '52. Have written up D Btry from Ft Lewis to Inchon. Summary of all Korea actions to Truce '53. Also, separately wrote up the Battle Of Unsan NK, period 26 Oct - 2 Nov '50. The 78th was the first US Arty Bn to fire on Chi Com Forces (some 8000 rds at Unsan)!! To complete 78th, need info from Jan 52 to inactivation. Any takers??

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Commo Sgt, want to hear from guys

Comments: I was Commo Sgt for the 78th. Also member of the KWVA, 68th AAA Gun Bn, and 2nd ID. Want to hear from unit members, mail only.

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Looking for an old friend

Comments: If Herbert Kasenger,Earl Magnis,Edward Lee,Klingberd,Troy Green sees this would please e-mail me.Would like to hear from you. Thanks

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looking for old friends

Comments: Looking for anyone I served with in Korea from 50-51. thanks

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C Battery

Comments: I served with the 78th AAA Gun Battalion, C Battery from September, 1952 - December, 1953 at Suwon. I would be interested in hearing from others who served in C Battery during this time period.

Thank,

W. Dixon

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ANYONE KNOW SGT. LYLE'DONNIE'HICKS

Comments: Iam looking for anyone who knew Sgt. lyle Hicks and why he recieved 2 Bronze stars. He was in 51 or 52 to 60 Thanks his son james

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Thanks

Comments: This is just a thanks to all those who fought in the forgotten war. There are still many of us who appreciate your efforts. I am certainly one of them. Although I never did serve in the military, my 21 years in law enforcement gives me an idea of your sacrifice. MY father is Tilman Williams. He served in the 78th and went to Korea on the Gen Black. He has had some weak moments and told me some of his stories, but anyone that might remember any other stories concerning him and his running mates, I would certainly love to hear about. Again, thanks for your sacrifices for the rest of us.

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Looking to find Mervin Carter

Comments: I am looking to find Mervin Carter he and myself came to the 78th.from the combat engineers and on our arrival were immediately sent t.d.y. to the 8th A.I.O at K13. He was a very good musican and was a part of the musical Carter family.Ihave tried for several years to find him.If anyone knows him I would appreciate hearing from you

Keywords: Hq.Battery 78th Gun Btn.Feb.1953 to Feb.1954 T.D.Y. to the 8th A.I.O.water point at K13

Comments: Known as[Little Red] he was a very good musican.We were tdy to the water point at K13 we had come to the 78th from the combat engineers,if any one knows of Mervin I would appreciate hearing from you.we came to the 78th in feb.1953.

Keywords: Looking for Mervin Carter he was a musican and one of the Carter family

looking for little red

Comments: I am looking for Mervin Carter The two of us were tdy.to the 8th. aio water point at K13.He was known as little red he was a musican one of the Carter family. He was from Sullivan Mo.If any one knows him I would appreciate it if they would let me know.

Keywords: Hq.Btry.78th.AAA tdy. to K13 air base march 1953 We were both promoted to corprals from privates within a month of being in Korea.

78TH AAA; DOUG LAUTENSCHLAGER

Comments: Looking fo any information on the circumstances about Pvt Doug Lautenschlager, who suffered a gun shot wound to the head while in Korea. Doug Survived the injury but had paralysis of the left side and the right leg. Thanks; Ted

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Battery D

Comments: My father, Russell S. Parsons, served in Korea from 1951-1953. At first he was in infantry and later on he was with Brty D 78th AAA Gun Bn. He was 18 at the time he enlisted. If anyone remembers him please contact me. I am trying to get his discharge changed to a Purple Heart before he dies. The scars on his shoulder back and leg do not count. I mean, they cannot be considered proof. He was hit by scrapnel. He was at the gun, others managed to jump off the truck but, the man driving was killed at the time they came under attack. Dad was taken to a field hospital for a few days and then sent back to the front. The paperwork didn't follow him (?) and he went home a short time (months at most) later. If he was hand carrying any documents they vanished when his bag was stolen at port stateside. From Port he went to Camp Breckenridge, KY were he was given an Honorable Discharge. I need some one who saw him wounded, transported to the field hospital, or recovering from the wounds to write a letter for him. Dad's memory is going because of fluid on his brain. He may undergo surgury soon. Thank you.

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C Battery 78th AAA Gun BN

Comments: Any one remember bed check charlie Inchon, Korea 4 of July 1951 the sky over Inchon looked like a true 4 of July. I was at HQ battery and remember a man stepping from his jeep and was hit in the foot. For a while i went around to all Battery,s showing movies.

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headquarters btn.

Comments: I drove a jeep for lt yamaki at the beginning and we went from Puson north past punyang and then we were hit by the chinese army and i thought if we don't get killed tonight then we would just freeze to death.We went south over the haun river to Yondonpo and recuped for a while and then north again. I transfered to a line battery later but I can't remember a b c or d I have been living in Guam for about 15 years where I have a const co and wood working business I sure would like to hear from any one Thank You Ernie Gray

Keywords: Major yamakie Lt Weptner Bill Grammer Moth Ball and Tadpol Nick names

Earl Brass

Comments: 24TH, 30TH, &78TH AAA AW BN.

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1950-51

Comments: I WAS WITH THE 78AAA GUN BN.B BTRY. AND WENT OVER ON THE GEN. WM. BLACK IN 1950 AND LEFT LATE NOV. 1951. I REINLISTED IN THE PARATROOPERS SERVING WITH THE 320 ABN. F.ARTY BN.OF THE 508 ARCT.DID 22 YEARS AIRBORN ALL THE WAY.

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1950-51 finding men in unit

Comments: My Name is John Laster. I am looking for men from the 78th AAA Gun Battalion who served in Korea, Ft. Bliss, TX, Fr. Lewis, WA in 1950-5l. We have a reunion every year at different places in the USA, You can call me at: 6024439532 and I'll see that you get on our mailing list. We have about 200 members who served in Korea with us. E-mail me or write me, I'll be glad to hear from you.

John Laster lasterja@aol.com

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