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57 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - November 23, 2008
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Entry: 67987
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Need Pics/Info of DAD

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Marie Lopez wrote on 2008-11-23 03:58:32.0

Comments: My father JOHN "JACK" Rodriques Alberts servid in Korea. All his pictures burned in a fire. I have nothing. Please help! Daugter ~ Marie Lopez

Keywords: c 50th aaa

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Current Message 2 - November 8, 2008
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Entry: 67778
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My Father was a unit a member with the 50th AA

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Chad Eldridge wrote on 2008-11-08 22:17:50.0

Comments: I am looking for information about history of the 50th AA. I have pictures of soldier in his unit, but no names. I would like to receive any information that one might have during this time. Thank you!

Keywords: My father (L.O. Eldridge)now deceased, was in the 50th AA during Inchon, Seoul,and at Chosin.

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Current Message 3 - December 30, 2007
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Entry: 63629
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Hq Btry 10thAAA Group

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dick compo wrote on 2007-12-30 11:27:45.0

Comments:

Keywords: noggin - Pusan to Unsan 1950 then back to Seoul

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Current Message 4 - December 29, 2007
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Entry: 63624
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Information about dad

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Robert Trent wrote on 2007-12-29 21:26:06.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have any information about my dad.

Keywords: 50th AAA BTRY C

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Current Message 5 - April 18, 2007
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Entry: 60708
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Looking to hear from you

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Robert Zuppe wrote on 2007-04-18 09:38:00.0

Comments: I was a radio operator in "D" Battery 50th AAA at Inchon from 1955 to 1957. I'm looking for anyone who might remember me and would like to hear from you.

Keywords: Some personal friends: Jack Frisby, Chet Gasior, Wally Smith, Lawrence Weber, Grant Van de Brake

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Current Message 6 - July 24, 2006
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Entry: 58215
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Anyone Know Stan Watson?

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Martha Watson wrote on 2006-07-24 21:56:11.0

Comments: Looking for someone who might have known my Dad (now deceased), Stanley Watson, from Michigan & Indiana. Thanks!

Keywords: Camp Chaffee Ft. Smith, Arkansas Cook

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Current Message 7 - May 21, 2006
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Entry: 57259
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Battery A 50th AAA AW BN SP

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Corey Holmes wrote on 2006-05-21 18:47:40.0

Comments: I am looking for any one who remembers My grandpa Otis McClanahan.

Keywords: A Battery Otis McClanahan Fort Bliss 1949, Korea 1950-51

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Current Message 8 - September 14, 2005
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Entry: 53131
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'88TH AAA BN. (ABN)

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Don Robinson wrote on 2005-09-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: Trying to locate scale models or photos of either the Walker Bulldog light tank with twin 40mm guns on the turret OR quad .50 machine guns mounted in the rear of a 2 1/2 ton truck in the mid-50's era. Thanks for any help!!!!!!!!!!!

Keywords: Cpl. Raymond Velasquez, Ft. Campbell, KY

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Current Message 9 - August 20, 2005
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Entry: 52727
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Call for Membership in Reunion Grp

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Robert (BOB) Matis wrote on 2005-08-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: none

Keywords: From 1949 in Fort Bliss,TX to Korea (Inchon Invasion) Sept 12,1950 till the End.......(10 Battle Campaigns)

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Current Message 10 - June 21, 2005
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Entry: 51634
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looking for someone who served with my Grandfather.

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Ryan Osner wrote on 2005-06-21 00:00:00.0

Comments: hello, I am looking for anyone whom may have served with my grandfather. His name is John Paul Helton, he served in Korea. He was a Sargent Firest Classand was stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX. If you have any information please contact me.

Thank You,

Pvt. Ryan C Osner

Keywords: Btry B 50th AAA AW BN or Btry B 59th AAA AW Bn

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Current Message 11 - May 25, 2005
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Entry: 51091
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Seeking anyone who knew me

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Michael S. Perry wrote on 2005-05-25 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am trying to receive medical treatment for my frostbites and other injuries due to the conditions of Korea. If anyone remembers me or being at Chosin Reservoir with me, please contact me as soon as possible. Any information you have may help me to receive my medical from the V.A. 1949-1951. Thank you for your time. ~Michael S. Perry

Keywords: Half-tracks, drove Jeep, Chosin Reservoir, went to Korea on William S. Weigel, left on the Nobel

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Current Message 12 - February 13, 2005
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Entry: 48911
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Indiantown Gap

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William Bond wrote on 2005-02-13 19:44:59.0

Comments: looking for anyone who was in basic training between Apr.52 & Aug 52 at Indiantown Gap, PA. Battery A. 50th. Remember Pvt Bond?

Keywords: Basic training 4/52 to 8/52. Names of Lynch, Johnson,

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Current Message 13 - February 2, 2005
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Entry: 48636
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50 AAA D Btry 1953 to 1954 Motor Cpl

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Art Dubie wrote on 2005-02-02 09:02:26.0

Comments: My memories of Korea are that it was all black, gray and white and void of any color. Strange. I don't remember any color. We were stationed on top of a mountain and for the most part, with the exception of R & R, rarely ventured away during the week. Maintenance schedules kept me buy during the week but we had week ends off. On week ends, I remember throwing my carbine over one shoulder and my new Bosley camera over the other and hiking alone down the mountain to Pusan to take pictures. I never saw any action nor did I ever fire my weapon. The cease fire agreement was signed when I was aboard ship headed for Korea.

Keywords: Company Commander Captain Bisjack - Company Master Sgt Stroud - Company clerk Cumo - Prior Motor Cpls were Dupree and Stasio

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Current Message 14 - December 25, 2004
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Entry: 47710
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HQ & D Btrys 50th AAA AW BN (SP)

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A.C. Quinn wrote on 2004-12-25 22:38:41.0

Comments: Interested in hearing for anyone in the unit from 9/50 to 12/51

Keywords: Buddies

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Current Message 15 - August 28, 2004
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Entry: 45486
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Looking for buddies

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Marvin Rofsky wrote on 2004-08-28 18:35:29.0

Comments: I served in HQ of the 50th in 2 locations in the Inchon area and was with the unit untill it was disbanded. I'd like to contact any member who can still remember. Some of the guys I served with were. Polinsky, Palumbo , Ginsberg, Avey, Mc Cauley, Delahussey and others. If anyone knows any of them or if they see this, please contact me

Keywords: Hq btry 1956-58, AAOC members

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Current Message 16 - August 12, 2004
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Entry: 45176
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50TH AAA MEMBER ON K13 AT SUWON , 1952 TO 1953 ,, ANY MEMBERS OF CHARLIE COMPANY AT THAT TIME ?

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albert nigg wrote on 2004-08-12 16:12:03.0

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Current Message 17 - June 7, 2004
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Entry: 43631
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A BATT. 50TH AAA HALFTRACK 232

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GEORGE A. Pardue wrote on 2004-06-07 21:31:11.0

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Current Message 18 - April 28, 2004
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Entry: 42689
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Did you know him?

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Michael Guillerman wrote on 2004-04-28 16:27:15.0

Comments: Dear Sirs, My brother, 2nd. Lt. Robert G. 'Jerry'Guillerman, in September of 1950, was assigned to Hq. Btry. 64th AAA Gun Battalion (120MM). He was around 24 years of age. In January 1951 he was promoted to lst. Lt. and assigned to Hq. Btry. 50th AAA AW Bn (SP). In April of 1951 he was transferred to 'B' Btry. of the 50th AAA AW BN (SP). He was assigned to this Btry. until his return to the States in December of 1951, serving 16 months in Japan and Korea. Is there anyone reading this email who may have known or served with him. Any and all information appreciated.. Thanks, Mike Guillerman

Keywords: 50 AAA AW BN (SP)

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Current Message 19 - April 28, 2004
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Entry: 42688
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Did you know him?

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Michael Guillerman wrote on 2004-04-28 16:13:43.0

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Current Message 20 - October 23, 2003
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Entry: 37745
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52-53

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donald bates wrote on 2003-10-23 12:42:55.0

Comments: 1952-53

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Current Message 21 - July 25, 2003
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Entry: 35746
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Any information

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Bryan Reed wrote on 2003-07-25 15:16:06.0

Comments: I think this might be a long shot but is there anyone from this unit (50 AAA BN (SP)) who may remember a soldier by the name of Raymond L. Smith from Knoxville, TN. He was my uncle and I was curious to learn if there was anyone who knew had any information or stories to share about his relationship/service with my uncle.

Thanks

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Current Message 22 - June 10, 2003
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Entry: 34775
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Looking for old friends

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Leo Holl wrote on 2003-06-10 11:39:23.0

Comments: Looking for Army friends served tour in Korea 1956-1958. D Btry. AAA (AW.Sp) 8th Army.

Keywords:

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Current Message 23 - March 13, 2003
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Entry: 32748
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This Years Reunion

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ROBERT V. (BOB) Matis wrote on 2003-03-13 13:41:26.0

Comments: The years are passing quickly. 50% of the original members from Ft.Bliss are dead and gone. We are having a reunion in Branson in September. It may be the last time many of us see one another. So lets try to make it a great reunion Contact me for INFO--BOB M. bob50aaa@netzero.com

Keywords: From Inchon to the Yalu then to Hamhung-Hungnam and then to Puson and start all over again

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Current Message 24 - March 3, 2003
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Entry: 32454
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Looking For Buddies

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Charles Brady wrote on 2003-03-03 11:15:45.0

Comments: In D Battery at Bliss. to Japan and trained on New SP 40s. Attached to Marine Bn (Maj Smith); Inchon, Seoul w/marines then with them invading at Iwon. D Battery at various locations around Hamhung while portions of the Bn went to Yalu. Covered withdrawal and evacuation. Ending with positons on the Hamhung City Dump as docks were blown up. We were, I think, last units to board small ships on Christmas Day. Back to the South and dury around airfields..finally to Seoul. My battery was integrated in early 51. I arrived as cannoneer on M-42, and became Squad Ldr. of Quad fifty. I was recruited for Gen MacArthur's Honor Guard and rotated to Japan. Served in Gen Ridgeway's then under Gen Mark Clark;'s Honor Guard. Nearly froze until got parkas near Hamhung in November '50. In Korea: Remember Sammy Plaines, Gratton Karnes, SFC Smith, Capt Fink. Pfc Shaeffer...all of my M-42. For old friends. I got out but go commission in reserves and recalled in December 63 for Korea..I stayed in and retired in February 74. I have some vital images to share if anyone is interested in how to freeze in uniform.

Keywords: Ft. Bliss; Train to Ft Lawton, Wa. USS R.L. Howze to Japan; Attchd 3d Bn, First Marine Div. Inchon; Seoul; wounded at Uijongbu; Iwon Invasion. Hamhung; Hungnam City Dump, w/ USS Missouri firing overhead. Left on small Navy Ship Christmas Day 1950. Taegu. Taejon. CO Cpt Fink.

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On Tue, 15 Oct 1996 
updated May 29, 1998
Robert V. Matis Email address
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2251 Terrace View Ln.
Spring Hill FL 34606

Ph: 352-686-0550

Area of Interest:	8TH ARMY

Cannot find 50th AAA AW BN SP attached to all of the
following units at one time or another;

X-Corps units, 
7th Div-
25th Div-
187th Airborne-
3rd Div-
1st Marine Div.

During the time period of Inchon Invasion 1950 to Oct 1951.

Searching for members of 50th AAA who served in Korea,1950-1951 in 
chosin area.

UNIT INFO 

On Sat, 03 Apr 1999 
bob matis Email address wrote:

It is very hard to find any info for units that were not organic to a
Division.     Such as the 50th AAA Aw Bn (SP). which was active at the
Inchon Invasion,the battle for Seoul,the Iwon Invasion,the drive to the
Yalu and the help it provided in extracting the Marines from the Chosin
Area. 

This unit was attached to the 1st Marine Div., the 7th Inf Div., to the
3rd Inf Div., and then finally to 8thArmy, Yet it is never given mention
in any listings pertaining to these Divisions. 

Stanton in his book titled ,"America's Tenth Legion" wrote a short
paragraph about the great effectiness of the 50ths twin 40 Bofors and
the Quad 50 cal.guns  and their annilization of the enemy on Hill 1081 
at Chiphung-ni. 

Other than this short paragraph, it is very difficult to find any info
about the units, battles it  served in. The Divisions it was attached 
to, rarely ever mention this non-organic unit.

Sincerly,

Bob Matis

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