Reunions
On Wed, 5 Aug 1998
David H Robertson
Email address wrote:
phone: 573-636-4076
comments:
The 78th AAA Gun Battalion, which was active from 1949-1954 in the
Korean War era, and from 1941-1945 during World War II, has a very
active association.
The name of this organization is the 78th AAA Gun Battalion Association.
Active membership is over 240 members. There is an annual reunion.
David H Robertson
3900 Stoneridge Court
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-636-4076.
One of our current projects is having a stained glass window for the
78th AAA Gun Bn put up in Soldier Hall at the Air Defense Artillery
Center in Fort Bliss, Texas.
The association publishes a 6 to 8 page news letter five time a year in
which all the latest news and gossip about members, new members,
addresses changes, obituaries, Korean War Stories, and old military
memories, are printed.
Reunions
On Mon, 2 Nov 1998
John Laster Email address wrote:
8787 E. Mntn View Rd
Apt. 1035
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 602 443-9532
Email: lasterja@aol.com
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.
John Laster
Battery A
On Mon, 17 Feb 1997
Pam Gibson Pgteach@aol.com wrote:
Dear Sir,
I am trying to locate men who served in the 78th AAA Gun Battalion
Battery A.
My father, Capt. Robert (Bob) W. Hemenway was the battery
commander at the time of his death. He left for Korea in Feb.1953.
I was born May 1953, and he was killed June 1953. I never knew
him, but I have been trying to find out about his life in Korea,
especially the last 10 days. It seems he wrote my mom everyday until
June 14, 1953. Suddenly the letters stopped, and then came the telegram
advising us of dad's death.
Anyone who served under him, please contact me. I know the
circumstances of his death and have read the reports. I just need
the truth. Mom is 78 and dying of bone cancer, she deserves to
know the whole truth about the last 10 days and what really
happened. Only these men will know.
Several men I have names for: Lt. Col. Earl Gooding, Lt. Stephens,
Lt.Hazel, Sgt. or maybe Lt. Squarles.
Please help me with this.
Battery A
On Tue, 17 Feb 1998
Arthur L. Griswold Email address wrote:
My name is Arthur L Griswold. I have been corresponding with a Pamela
Gibson of Cary N.C. A few months ago I picked up her message on the
internet. Her father was killed in Korea in June of 1953 as a member
of the 78thAAA. I served in Korea as a member of D Battery 78thAAA Gun
Btn. from Sept. 1950 until Oct. 1950. Although I did not know her
father, I have been able to put her in touch with some former members
of the 78th. who may be able to know the circumstances of her fathers
death.
We have had 5 reunions with formembers of the 78th. The last one was
held this past October in Minneapolis. There were about 120 members at
this reunion. I know Pam has been in touch with you, she also told me
to write to you.
Can you give me any information or E mail address, so I can contact
the National Personell center in St. Louis, Mo. I would like to get a
morning reports of two outfits that I served in.
Thank you for your time and help,
Sincerely Arthur
B Battery
On Tue, 29 Sep 1998
MAURICE TROTTIER Email address wrote:
MAURICE TROTTIER
20 OAKDALE AVE.
PAWTUCKET, RI 02860
Phone: 401-723-4365
Email: OSC4@JUNO.COM
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.
