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51 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - September 20, 2008
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Entry: 67265
1st 90 MM Gun Bn ( 90MM )

Photos 1951 Korea

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Walt Cheely wrote on 2008-09-20 14:36:37.0

Comments: I have posted some pictures taken in Korea 1951 of the 1st 90 mm AAA Gun Bn. Photos were given to me by Sgt. John Wills, Warren Goode and Dr. Hillard. They are posted at: http://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=185570

or go to: http://marines.togetherweserved.com and search last name: cheely

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Current Message 2 - September 17, 2008
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Entry: 67230
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1st 90mm gun bn,

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walter cheely wrote on 2008-09-17 14:56:35.0

Comments: ENGO, Embarkation O, asst S4,. built roads,bridges,gun emplacements, buildings(jap prefabs),etc.

Keywords: Pusan, camp lejuene, chicago reserve unit; al feld,warren goode.bob charleton,roger toussainte, uss meigs.

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Current Message 3 - July 19, 2008
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Entry: 66567
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Chicago-Lejeune-Pusan

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Richard Preston wrote on 2008-07-19 14:59:01.0

Comments: It would be interesting to touch base with anyone I knew.

Keywords: H&S Battery friends Corky Reynolds, Emmet Laun, Bill Coffer, Bill Brockett, & others

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Current Message 4 - April 4, 2008
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Entry: 65082
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Did you know Marine Sam Trainum

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Michelle Trainum wrote on 2008-04-04 13:46:58.0

Comments: Did you know my grandfather> He was at Camp Lejune. He repaired radios. He was a Forward Observer with the 1st Recon. Bat. I know he was in Korea from about 1949 to 1951 or 52.

Keywords: Camp Lejune Forward Observer Marine

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Current Message 5 - December 5, 2007
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Entry: 63300
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contact former Bn.members

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Walter H. Cheely wrote on 2007-12-05 11:21:07.0

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Keywords: Chicago-Camp LeJuene-Pusan

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Current Message 6 - October 17, 2007
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Entry: 62634
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BIG GUN

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JOHNNY NEWSOM wrote on 2007-10-17 22:24:44.0

Comments: IN 53 I WAS ON A BIG GUN,ACROSS THE IMGEN RIVER NEAR THR FREEDOM BRIDGE,AFTER CROSSING THE BRIDGE,WE WENT LEFT TO THE TOP OF A BIG HILL,THE BIG GUN WAS IN A BIG BUNKER,IT HAD 2 LARGE TIRES & DAM IF I CAN REMEMBER THE CALIBER OF THE GUN,IT WAS SOUTH OF THE DMZ NOT TO FAR FROM PAN MON JOM OR HOWEVER YOU SPELL THE DUM NAME,WE NEVER FIRED THE GUN,WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS WHAT CALIBER IT WAS,LOTS OF PEOPLE WERE BEFORE ME CAUSE THE BIG TENT HAD BEEN ERECTED FOR A LONG TIME & THE BUNKER WAS THERE FOR A LONGTIME,MAYBE SOMEBODY WHO WAS THERE & KNOWS ABOUT IT CAN TELL ME WHAT SIZE THE GUN WAS,LATER WE MOVED BACK ACROSS THE RIVER TO THE 5TH MARINES,ANTI TANK CO,DONT KNOW WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE GUN,IF IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE HILL,THE GOOKS GOT IT OR WHAT,ANY FEED BACK WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANKS PVT NEWSOM USMC 52/55

Keywords: ACROSS THE FREEDOM BRIDGE & OFF TOWARD THE LEFT,NORTHWEST I GUESS

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Current Message 7 - August 4, 2007
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Entry: 61866
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2nd 90mm anti aircraft battallion

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Dick Kelly wrote on 2007-08-04 17:58:29.0

Comments: There were two anti aircraft battalions stationed at Camp Lejune, Tent Camp during Korean conflict. I was in the 2nd Battalion, the 1st was sent to Korea. I spent part of 1950, 51 and 52 at tent camp.

Keywords: Jack Lawrence, best buddy

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Current Message 8 - May 29, 2006
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Entry: 57401
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1st 90 AAA Gun Battalion

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Richard Pepe wrote on 2006-05-29 20:47:24.0

Comments: After the experience of the train wreck enroute to the West coast we arrived in Korea August 1951 via USS Meigs. It was about the third day out to sea when I broke out with poison ivy from the waist down.I'll never forget that week. I continue to have vived memories of that wreck. I remember the first night in Korea as we disembarked the air raid sirens while we were moving to our gun compound to relieve the Army. I also remember the planes landing in front of our gun position at (K-3,I think) and the pilot that crashed just short of our position. Would like to hear from anyone that served 8-51 to 5-52. Sgt Pepe 2-51 to 2-54

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Current Message 9 - April 3, 2006
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Entry: 56523
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1st 90's B Batt.1stM.A.W.Support Group.

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William E. (Bill) Brundage wrote on 2006-04-03 19:23:48.0

Comments: I was in Camp Lejeune 1951 to 52-korea May 52toMay53 back to Lejeune, moved with 90's to 29Palms Calf in Lst.s.53 to Nov 54. Made Sgt in 54 Semper Fi Bill

Keywords: 2nd/1st 90mm AAA gun B FMF

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Current Message 10 - April 3, 2006
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Entry: 56520
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1st 90's B Batt.1stM.A.W.Support Group.

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William E. (Bill) Brundage wrote on 2006-04-03 19:23:48.0

Comments: I was in Camp Lejeune 1951 to 52-korea May 52toMay53 back to Lejeune, moved with 90's to 29Palms Calf in Lst.s.53 to Nov 54. Made Sgt in 54 Semper Fi Bill

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Current Message 11 - April 3, 2006
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Entry: 56518
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1st 90's B Batt.!stM.A.W.Support Group.

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William E. (Bill) Brundage wrote on 2006-04-03 19:23:48.0

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Current Message 12 - October 6, 2005
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Entry: 53457
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1st 90MM AAA BN B Battery

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Earl German wrote on 2005-10-06 00:00:00.0

Comments: Was in the original unit which shipped out of LeJeune in Aug 1951. Was NOT in the train wreck, however did know some of those killed. Sorry to say do not remember their names. 54 years is a long time. Would be interested in hearing from any one who served at Pusan Aug 51 thru Dec 51 and who served with air control and perimeter defense at Pohang air field Jan 52 thru Jul 52.

Keywords: Roscoe Miller, Dick Pepe, Glen Sax, Pohand Air Field, MAG33

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Current Message 13 - March 3, 2005
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Entry: 49327
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Correction, update

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Gene Taylor wrote on 2005-03-03 11:25:55.0

Comments: This is to correct earlier message 10332 on 2000-07-13, Actual dates in Korea Dec. 53 - March 55, not March 54 as listed. Also to provide current e-mail

Keywords: 1st 90 AAA

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Current Message 14 - January 19, 2004
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Entry: 40093
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CAMP JOSEPH H. PENDLETON

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Joseph Cronin wrote on 2004-01-19 17:38:04.0

Comments: LOOKING FOR MARINES, WHO WERE REPLACEMENTS WHO WERE TRANSFERED TO IST 90MM AFTER THT TRAIN ACCIDENT IN AUGUST AF 1951..JOHN CODY FROM MINNESOTA OR RUSSEL CHECKETS FROM SALT LAKE CITY.

Keywords: SGT. STRIKER

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Current Message 15 - December 24, 2003
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Entry: 39409
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Looking for fellow Veterans

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John Praetorius wrote on 2003-12-24 22:12:27.0

Comments: I'm trying to locate former Marines in the 1st 90mm AAA Gun Battallion in Korea in 1953. Please contact me by email.

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Current Message 16 - August 9, 2003
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Entry: 36163
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1st AAA "C" Batt 8/51-7/52

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Lowell H. Heinz wrote on 2003-08-09 22:06:06.0

Comments: I should of mentioned that I along with Larry Barrett(Colorado) were in the radio shack on the side of the hill. We pulled 24 hours duty(6 on & 6 off). Sure got boring. I remember that the Army had a riot on some island and ours was the only radio that could reach the good guys. An Army General came to us and asked to use our radio. He asked what could he do for me(Larry was on R&R)and I asked for a fifth of whiskey and the next day his aide brought one to me, I got crocked and had a Capt mass. What could he do? Nothing-No body else could man the radio Ha/Ha

Do you all remember the typhoon that hit us. I slept in one of the gun pits.

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Current Message 17 - July 23, 2003
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Entry: 35704
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Lou Farraye wrote on 2003-07-23 10:02:03.0

Comments: H&S Battery, Supply Sergeant, injured back July 27, loading squad tents for shipment north to units leaving mlr following truce. Would like to hear from anyone in unit between May and November, '53.

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Current Message 18 - July 23, 2003
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Entry: 35703
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H&S Battery, May '53 thru Nov'53

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Lou Farraye wrote on 2003-07-23 09:49:14.0

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Current Message 19 - May 13, 2003
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Entry: 34150
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Do you know my Dad

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Alan Williams wrote on 2003-05-13 15:57:40.0

Comments: Hi my name is Alan D. Williams I am looking for anyone that might have known my dad. His name is Ted C. Williams. He is still alive and kickin' He is from Texas and was called "Tex" He tells me that he carried two colt revolvers while in Korea. If you know him or anyone that might remember him please let me know. I almost forgot to tell you guys that me and my family are proud of the service that each of you have given to our country. Thank you SSgt Alan D. Williams USMC

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Current Message 20 - April 27, 2003
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Entry: 33865
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Help needed

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Ron Fox wrote on 2003-04-27 15:18:42.0

Comments: I need a good photo of a 90 MM Anti-Aircraft gun from the 1950's. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Ron........

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Current Message 21 - February 19, 2003
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Entry: 32183
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did you know Sgt. Joe. Roberts

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jerri laset wrote on 2003-02-19 11:07:16.0

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Current Message 22 - February 14, 2003
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Entry: 32017
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UNIT PATCH?

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Peter Killie wrote on 2003-02-14 14:23:08.0

Comments: Do any veterans of the 1st 90MM AA Gun Battalion recall if a unit patch was made, used or worn during the Korean era?

Keywords: Anti-aircraft artillery

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Current Message 23 - October 14, 2002
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Entry: 28835
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1st 90`s aaa "D" btty-8/51 to 7/52

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John Code wrote on 2002-10-14 14:14:07.0

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was in the above mentioned unit during the times specified.Was in train wreck in 8/51 and was on the Gen.Meigs transport.

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Current Message 24 - September 7, 2002
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Entry: 28106
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Add'l comments

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Lowell H. Heinz wrote on 2002-09-07 19:35:05.0

Comments: served with "C" company(Battery) in Korea 8/51 8/52. Was on the train feom easdt coast that wasn't in a wreck

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Unit History sought

Fri, 20 Sep 1996
From: KudzuFL@aol.com E-mail

Subject: 1st 90 mm Gun Batatlion USMC

Thanks for this project. 

Can't believe it's been 43 years since I did my tour in Korea, although
it's often seemed we dropped by the wayside in the wake of the 
Vietnam war. I spent some time with the !st 90mm AAA Gun Battalion, 
FMF Pac, and have never seen mention of the 90's in any history or 
roster of Korean Marine Corps units.

I'd like to find a history of the 1st 90's, or hear from anyone who
served with the battalion at the time of its initial deployment to
Korea, and thereafter. 

Thanks.

Ron Rycraft
Winter Park FL 
 

Aug 51

 
On Fri, 4 Jul 1997 
Charles Nightingale vnightin@scs.k12.mi.us wrote:

18075 Gregory Rd.
Gregory, MI 48137

datein: Jan. 30, 1950 dateout: April 29, 1954

From Aug., 51 - Aug., 52 in Korea. Would like to hear from anyone
from the 1st 90mm AAA Gun BN, or the 2nd Marine Agressor CO., Camp 
LeJeune, NC.

Provisional Automatic Weapons Battery

 On Wed, 10 Dec 1997 
Chuck Young wrote:

807 E. US 80
Bloomingdale, GA 31302

Telephone:	912 748 1663 

This is the best coverage I have encountered pertaining to the Korean
War. Thanks for all you are doing. I served at K3 Airfield in 1953 and
was there when the Truce was signed.My service was with Provisional
Automatic Weapons Battery,which was a group of volunteers from the 1ST
90 mm Gun Bn. Our Quad 50 Cal. machine guns defended the MAG 33 VMF
115 & 311 squadrons,and were on call as infantry support.Former Sgt.

Chuck Young

Camp Lejeune

On Sat, 20 Feb 1999
Claude Townsend Email address wrote:

LOOKING FOR ANY ONE THAT WAS AT CAMP LE JEUNE AT THE ACTIVATION OF THE
1st90MM GUN BN. D COMANY AND WENT TO KOREA WITH US.
CLAUDE TOWNSEND 210 655-8959 
chtownsend@aol.com 

THANKS
CLAUDE