37th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion (90MM)

Army BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Tracy Nelson wrote on August 10, 2019

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Comments: I would like ANY information anyone can share about Pvt. Leon Nelson (African American) he was in Battery D. He served from 53-55. I didn't know my father well--he's deceased now--and I'd like nothing more than to get to know him through any and everyone he met. I'm not looking for only good memories--but ANY memory. Thanking you in advance.

Keywords: Leon Nelson Btry D 37th AAA

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Amber Lynn (Nink) wrote on November 15, 2016

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City and State: TX

Unit: 37TH AAA BATTALION, BATTERY B

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Ambernink@yahoo.com
My grandfather passed away in 2015. . His name was Carl Nink and I think he served the same time as you. Around 54-56. Looking at pictures of his life and found so many incredible ones from that time. His gun was gun number two, sky hawk. He was firing for the 40th Antiaircraft artillery brigade riffle team in Okinawa. Specialist 3rd class. Thing he became Sargent towards end of time over there.

Some of the captions he wrote on pictures:
Tsuiki beach
C-12H (?) Globemaster - loading okie
Yokohomo- Jo San & myself
Me, skip, Denny, Kenneth
Our gun no 2 (giant gun bigger than truck size, says sky hawk on it)
40th AAA Brig. Rifle team
Tsuiki range
Homesick (then crossed out)
A.D.X. Drill battle alert -double time
Going to okie (plane ride over there)

Would love to fill in the gaps.

Keywords: 37th AAA Battalion, Battery B
1954 - 1956

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Diane Bolles wrote on May 15, 2016

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City and State: FORT MILL SC

Unit: 37TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello. I have some papers from 1951 and 1952. I know my dad (Don Bolles) served the Korean War. There's a sheet that says his name and then 02030507 Arty ABC 37. Im guessing this means 37th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion (90MM) Am hoping someone can correct me if Im wrong.

I have scans if anyone wishes to examine. Thank you.

Keywords: 37th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion (90MM)

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Marino Palumbo wrote on December 3, 2012

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City and State: COPIAGUE NY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My uncle Louis J. Juliano was briefly stationed at
Camp Edwards base in Massachusetts during the Korean
War. He was a commissioned to the one of the 90MM
Anti-Aircraft unit, but was honorably discharged
after 6-8 months due to an eye problem.

Unfortunately, he does not recall during which year(s)
he was stationed and in which
Company/Division/Battalion he served. I'm looking
for anyone that may remember him and can provide any
information about his military service. His military
records can not be located.

Keywords: Camp Edwards in Massachusetts
Boot camp was at Camp Kilmore.

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Charles Hawkins wrote on July 8, 2012

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City and State: GRAY COURT SC

Unit: 9TH AAA GROUP HEADQUARTERS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Group was commanded by Col Maxwell. I was the Asst.
Sgt Major. Served there during 1951 - 1952.

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A.J. Telowicz wrote on April 16, 2012

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City and State: MIDWEST CITY OK

Unit: B BTRY 37AAA GUN BTN YOKOHAMA JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: like to hear from anyone in btry b
37aaa gun 90 mm gun battion, yokohama, japan
1951-1955.

trying to locate living persons.

i was company btry b company clerk, cpl,until
i left in jul 1954.

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Bernard Esker wrote on January 17, 2012

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City and State: STRONGSVILLE OH

Unit: 40TH BRIGADE 9TH AAA GROUP 360TH OPS

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Looking for any army friends who might have served
at Itazuke Air Base during 1955-1957.First Sergeant
M/Sgt.Paul B. Huff. The 37th AAA Battalion 90mm,was
the unit next door to our barracks. Basic was Fort
Bliss Texas on 75mm Sky Sweeper AAA

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Terri Lanini wrote on November 15, 2011

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City and State: SWEET HOME OR

Unit: 37TH AAA GUN BN 90MM, CAMP DRAKE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Roy Winferd Rice was born in 1930 in Oregon
and had a twin brother Charles Willard Rice, also in
the Army.
Any info on my father Roy would be great.
My name is Terri, and am proud of my fathers service.

Keywords: My father is Roy Winferd Rice.In the Army from March
1951 to Sept1956. Was at Ft. Lewis Wa. then Georgia
USA, and in Japan in 1952-3. Does anyone know of him. I
know very little about his military service. He died in
1992.
Any info would be appreciated.

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Travis Nunn wrote on April 8, 2011

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City and State: SILOAM SPRINGS AR

Unit: ACO 2STB 1CD

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for information for my father in law. He served from around '49 to '54 or '55. His unit was C 37th AAA BN. At least he remembers that one and his 214 said that is where he sent the most time. He was a CPL and spent time in Japan and of course Korea. I am pretty sure he went to basic at Ft. Sill. His name is Turner Grimmett and is Cherokee indian. I would just like to know more about his unit and if there is anyone that remembers him.

Keywords: My mos is 15W which used to be 96U. That is a Shadow UAV operator. I was assigned to Aco 2STB 1CD. We were known as the Archers. Deployed twice in my five years. OIF 06-08 and OIF 09

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Jim Bjorklund wrote on May 27, 2009

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City and State: HASTINGS NE

Unit: 37TH AAA BATTALION

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I was in a long range radar section of 8 or 9 men attached to Headquarters Battery of the 37th AAA Battalion. Our section was physically located with C Battery in Yokohama in the first part 1955 and in Fukuoka late 1955 and 1956.
I want to apologize to Sgt. Don Holley, Bill Burnison and the others in our section for not making up for the work they did for me while was away playing basketball on the Itazuki Airbase Team.

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Terri Lanini wrote on January 3, 2009

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City and State: SWEET HOME OR

Unit: 37TH AAA GUN BN 90MM, BATTERY B

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: would like any military info on my father Roy Winferd Rice, from Holley Oregon. Had a twin brother, Charles Willard Rice. He was in Japan. He was PFC. If you knew him, I would like any information. He died in the early 1992 and I know very little about his military experiences. Thankyou, his daughter, Terri Rice Lanini

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Sherwwod Kerker wrote on June 15, 2008

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City and State: O'FALLON MO

Unit: 37TH AAA BATTALION BATTERY A

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for army buddies. I served from 1952 through 1954. I would love to hear from some of you. My daughter is writing this and will share emails with me. Thanks, Sherwood Kerker

Keywords: Ranco and diamundo were two of my nicknames.

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A.J. Telowicz wrote on April 8, 2008

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City and State: MIDWEST CITY OK

Unit: 37TH AAA BATTILON, BTRY B, YOKOHMA JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: was in btry a in 1951. sent to btry
b. remained there until i took civil service
job in yokohama, in 1954. returned to USA
IN JULY 1959. LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY
PERSONNEL IN BTRY B DURING THAT TIME.
WE HAD 90MM, USED TO GO TO KATIKAI
JAPAN TO FIRE 90MM, COUPLE TIMES A YR.
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE DURING
THAT TIME.

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Rex Coatney wrote on February 27, 2008

Deceased

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City and State: GLENWOOD IA

Unit: 37TH AAA GUN BN 90MM

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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James Mielke wrote on November 15, 2005

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City and State: PADBURY

Unit: RETIRED NAVY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any information on the 37th AAA gun Battalion. My father, John W. Mielke, (Lt. Or Capt), served in the Batt. 1951-1952 (Approximate years). Any information would be greatly appreciated. James

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Michael Saiz wrote on July 27, 2003

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Comments: Am looking for information about a PFC Alfred Sparks whose letters I found in an antique store in Fremont, CA. Anybody having information about Mr. sparks would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to all

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Neal Barbee wrote on June 1, 2000

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City and State: BAYTOWN TX

Unit: A-D BARTTERIES

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I reached Japan in March 1950 and after attending an Army school in Etta Jima, Japan was assigned to a new outfit, the 8th Army Gun Battalion. I was one of the first 10 men assigend.

When the Korean War broke out we had less than 100 men in the Battalion. We was not combat ready, and they changed us to the 37th AAA, and assigned us to The Japan Longistical Command.

I was oridignally in D battery, and since we had so few men, we housed a lot of GIs sent from the states. I believe the troops were from Fort Bliss, Texas.

In 1951 I transfered to A battery, and in March 1952 I went to Korea. In Korea, I was assigned to A battery, 15th AAA, 7th Div.. I was on Half-Track #221 (Sick Call).

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