Entry: 39891
Subject: MY DAD SERVED ON A BATTERY, 78TH AAA BAT.
Jeffery Sapp wrote on January 10, 2004
City and State: MERRILLVILLE IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Please note, I have changed my e-mail address to Jsapp73@earthlink.net.
My Dad served in Korea from Jan. 52 to May 53. Dad was with Battery A. He recently told me a story about the time they moved his gun up toward the front lines to shell NK bunkers across the Han river. His gun and gun crew, a 50 cal. crew and a mess crew. For about 2 weeks. Talked about a NK gun that started lobbing shells toward their position. After a shell hit about 200 yards away, the next two shells hit at the same point. Lucky for everyone that the NK gun was at max range. First time I heard this story. Hope someone from Dad's unit reads this and contacts me. He is interested in contacting his Comrades from his time in Korea.
Thank You!!
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Entry: 39037
Subject: 78TH AAA GUN BN
Leighton Harrell wrote on December 8, 2003
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City and State: BALTIMORE MD
Unit: HQ, 78TH AAA GUN BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from others that were there.
Keywords: Joined the 78th at Inchon and was with them when we moved to Suwon. Also visited our unit up oin the Yellow Sea behind the enemy lines. My assitant and I flew up there.
Entry: 38104
Subject: MY DAD SERVED ON A BATTERY, 78TH AAA BAT.
Jeffery Sapp wrote on November 8, 2003
City and State: MERRILLVILLE IN
Unit: 'A' BATTERY, 78TH AAA BATTALION, 8TH ARMY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father Robert (Bob) A Sapp of Hammond, Indiana served with the 78th AAA Battalion from Jan 52 to May 53. Served on Battery "A". My Dad is getting together more information concerning his time in Korea. He came ashore at Inchon and was stationed near an Air Force Base near the Han River. At first I thought the AFB was Kimpo, but some of my research would indicate his unit was near Suwon AFB. If anyone served with my Dad, he and I would like to hear from you.
Thank You.
Keywords: Bob Sapp, Athos, Suwon,
Entry: 37217
Subject: ANYONE FROM OLNEY, ILLINOIS ABOUT GENE_____ LAST NAME FORGOTTEN
Raymond (Ray) Shelton wrote on September 29, 2003
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City and State: RAYTOWN MO
Unit: 78AAA GUN BTLN HQTRS BATTERY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was Chaplain's Assistant 78th AAA Gun...Inchon Korea, July 1951 for several months, then moved to Suwon (30 miles or so south of Yong Dong Po. Chaplain and I travelled and held services and did counseling on occasions way up north. (I have had 3 light strokes, and have forgotten a lot of details...not to mention I will be a young 75 yrs old, was born in E.St. Louis, Illinois 12-25-28) Served with Chaplain Leighton Harrell, and another was Chaplain Adams. I play the piano and remember while still in Inchon playing for the officers to dance with The nurses who came to our camp while still in Inchon. They were off a hospital ship like the "Hope" or another one. Not sure of name of the ship. Colonel Grandon was our commander while in Inchon before moving to Suwon. My closest friend while at the camp in Inchon was Dotson (cannot recall his first name) Mollee was one of the Korean girls who worked in the dining hall. If anyone can recall the two fellows from Olney, Illinois...sure would appreciate hearing about them.
Keywords: I was a Chaplain's asst. The guys often called me "Chappie."
Entry: 36992
Subject: LT. DAVID WILDS HUGHES
Donald Helgeson wrote on September 18, 2003
City and State: EVANSTON IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Lt Dave Hoghes was a SigC officer with an AAA Bn in Korea. He was badly wounded.
He related to me some of the efforts of the AAA Bn in support ofthe ROK and how they re-wote the 90mm"Gun Book" out to 19500 yards, about a shoot where they demolished a building full of ememy generals. Said that the AAA Bn could put 300 rounds in the air beforew the first one hit the ground.
Any info on him would be most appr. DonH
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Entry: 32746
Subject: 78TH AAA GUN BN DEACTIVATION
Norman C. Lapinski wrote on March 13, 2003
City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit: 78TH AAA GUN BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I have a copy of the final edition of the CANNONEER from the 78th AAA Gun Bn.printed on 15 May 1955. It has pictures and a history from organization in August 1940 as an AAA Coast Artillery Regiment to deactivation in Korea in 1955.
It also has a list of the former cammanders from 1949 to 1955.
I would donate it to the reunion committee on request.
Keywords: 78th AAA Gun Bn
Entry: 30949
Subject: STILL LOOKING FOR INFORAMTION ABOUT MY DAD
Michael Gamboa wrote on January 4, 2003
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City and State: DISCOVERY BAY CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm still looking for information regarding my dad's time in Attu. He was Sgt Elmer Gamboa, he was a boxer, played baseball, and loved to sing and play his guitar. May have gone by the nickname of Bro. I read an article in the 78th AAA Gun Battalion Reunion Times written by John R. Smith. Mr Smith was on Attu in the 40's and maybe knows something about my dad. I would like for John to write back and let me know his address or e-mail. Maybe he knows something about my dad. Any information would help. I have some pictures of my dads time on the Islands and would be willing to share copies with those who were there. I can be contacted at my e-mail address gamboas@sbcglobal.net or at my home address of 2448 Wayfarer Court Discovery Bay CA 94514.
Michael Gamboa
Keywords: Attu Bro Boxer Baseball Guitar
Entry: 30175
Subject: HQ BTRY 8/51-1/53 CHAPLAIN'S ASST.
Raymond (Ray) Shelton wrote on December 5, 2002
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City and State: RAYTOWN MO
Unit: 78TH AAA GUN BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who was there at the same time.
Keywords: 78th AAA Gun Btln., Headquarters Battery. I was the chaplain's assistant in Inchon and then in Suwon, Korea, August 1951 - January 1953.
Entry: 30017
Subject: 68TH COAST ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY OF WW II
Albert Panigoni wrote on November 29, 2002
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City and State:
Unit: 68TH COAST ANTI AIRCRAFT BATALLION
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Need information about use of 90 mm antiaircraft guns in Anzio and maybe Kasserine Pass.
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Entry: 29848
Subject: MEMORIES
Ellis Grace wrote on November 24, 2002
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City and State: BRISTOL VT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
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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Entry: 29801
Subject: COMBAT?
Ted Jarvi wrote on November 22, 2002
City and State: TEMPE AZ
Unit: 78TH AAA; 32ND AAA, 507TH AAA
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
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.
Keywords: AAA gunner
Entry: 29322
Subject: D AND HQS BTRY'S '50-'52
Kenneth Ring wrote on November 6, 2002
Deceased
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
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??
Keywords: Ken
Entry: 25437
Subject: COMMO SGT, WANT TO HEAR FROM GUYS
Louis E. Wedge wrote on May 14, 2002
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City and State: SOUTH PORTLAND ME
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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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Entry: 24575
Subject: LOOKING FOR AN OLD FRIEND
Bill Lunsford wrote on April 7, 2002
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City and State: ELGIN TX
Unit: 78THAAA ARTILLARY BATTERY C
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
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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Entry: 24564
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
Bill Lunsford wrote on April 6, 2002
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City and State: ELGIN TX
Unit: 78TH AAA GUN BATTALION (90MM)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone I served with in Korea from 50-51. thanks
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Entry: 24404
Subject: C BATTERY
William Dixon wrote on March 30, 2002
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
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
Keywords: 78th AAA Gun Battalion C Battery Suwon 1952 1953
Entry: 22584
Subject: ANYONE KNOW SGT. LYLE'DONNIE'HICKS
James Hicks wrote on January 24, 2002
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City and State:
Unit: 78AAA GUN BN C BTRY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
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
Keywords: Lyle'Donnie"Hicks 78AAA gun C Btry
Entry: 21720
Subject: THANKS
Terry Williams wrote on December 24, 2001
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City and State: MELBOURNE AR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
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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Entry: 14889
Subject: LOOKING TO FIND MERVIN CARTER
Max Watts wrote on February 10, 2001
City and State: FT. SMITH AR
Unit: 78TH AAAGUN BTN.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
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
Entry: 14885
Subject:
Max Watts wrote on February 10, 2001
City and State: FT. SMITH AR
Unit: 78TH AAAGUN BTN.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
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
Entry: 14874
Subject: LOOKING FOR LITTLE RED
Max Watts wrote on February 9, 2001
City and State: FT. SMITH AR
Unit: 78TH AAAGUN BTN.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
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.
Entry: 13901
Subject: 78TH AAA; DOUG LAUTENSCHLAGER
Ted McKisack wrote on December 28, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
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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Entry: 11302
Subject: BATTERY D
Venita Lutton wrote on August 27, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
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.
Keywords: Brty D, Battery D, 78th AAA Gun Bn, 78th, AAA, artillary, Gun, gunner, Parsons, Bn, battalion, Russ, bull, Russell, KY, Kentucky, Battery, D, 1951, 1952, 1953
Entry: 8898
Subject: C BATTERY 78TH AAA GUN BN
Earnest E. Dovers wrote on May 25, 2000
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City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit: C BATTERY 78TH AAA GUN BN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
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.
Keywords: Battery C 1951
Entry: 5711
Subject: HEADQUARTERS BTN.
Ernest Gray wrote on December 19, 1999
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City and State: GU
Unit: 78 AAA BTN
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
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
Entry: 2472
Subject: EARL BRASS
Earl L. Brass wrote on February 12, 1999
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City and State: BROOK PARK OH
Unit: 24TH, 30TH, -78TH AAA AW BN.
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Comments: 24TH, 30TH, and 78TH AAA AW BN.
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Entry: 1970
Subject: 1950-51
Maurice Trottier wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: PAWTUCKET RI
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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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Entry: 1116
Subject: 1950-51 FINDING MEN IN UNIT
John Laster wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: SCOTTSDALE AZ
Unit: 78TH AAA GUN BN
Service or Relationship: ARMY
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
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