8233 AU Honor Guard - Tokyo FECOM
Contacting members
On Thu, 19 Feb 1998
Robert Douglas Email address wrote:
Glendale, NY
datein: 1953 dateout: 1955
comments:
I am looking to connect with ALL former members, Army, Navy, Marine and
Air Force. I do have many photos of our service functions, i.e.
inspections, formations, etc. and would like to share them (@ no cost
naturally).
This unit originated with General of the Army Douglas MacArthur as his
special security unit and continued through ( when I was there) General
John Hull.
This was a Multi-Service Unit, all Branches of Service, Army 2 Platoons,
Air Force Platoon, and Nav/Marine Platoon. This unit served as security
for the Far East Commanding General, Headquarters Security, Did special
parades and formations for visiting dignitaries, such as Sect'ty of
Defense Wilson, Under-Secty of the Navy and foreign Generals and
Admirals. Security for the Generals House was also an area of assigned
responsibility.
I do have a Roster of Army Personnel to start this off, but I would like
to attempt to reach more than the 12 that I have already reached.
I do have the Crests, and the 2 variations of Shoulder Insignias with
Honor Guard scrolls available.
I do have about a dozen contact names and phone #s, including our former
1st Sgt. Beardsley.
FEC 8233
On Thu, 1 May 1997
RSWeishaar@aol.com wrote:
I was interested in any veterans from 1952 or 1953 who served in Tokyo
at
Honor Guard Far East command or motor vehicle VIP unit for visiting
celebrities and top brass. Are you aware of any web sites or any such
group?
The unit was FEC 8233 army unit honor guard billeted in the finance
building Tokyo the years 1951-1952.
Looking for anyone who served in honor guard or VIP motor pool.
Honor guard used posts in the Dai-ichi building and also guarded the
American embassy.
My husband, Sam Gadler, served there. Any interested parties
can respond. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Rose Gadler
Looking for info
On Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Brad Hall bradh@solve.net wrote:
A coworker was in the Far East Command, located in Tokyo from 1948-1953
He asked if I could find anything on the internet regarding this. He
was especially interested in personnel listings and reunions. I've done
several searches, including the Army's page, but can't seem to find
anything under the Far East Command. Do you know where I could find
anything for him.
