1st 90mm AAA Gun BN, 1st MAW, Korea

Comments: Seeking information on my dad's USMC unit. His unit was the 1st 90mm AAA Gun Bn, 1st MAW, FMF Pac. My dad was Joseph Teddy Veillon from Mamou, Louisiana. He was 17-18 years old at the time and he spoke fluent French. He served in Korea in 1951-1952. He was on a troop train that collided with a civilian passenger train near Lettsworth, Louisiana in 1950-1951. I'm seeking information on what larger unit the 1st 90mm Gun Bn belonged to and any actions it may have been involved in. I'm also seeking anyone who might have known my dad and remember any experiences they may have had together. Thanks.

Keywords: Veillon, 1st 90mm AAA Gun Bn, Korea 1951-1952, troop train wreck, Louisiana

do you know my Dad?

Comments: Anyone out there know my father? I have some photos and just commissioned his medals but I don't know anything more about him or his days in the service. It would be great to find out more about him. Thank you. Elizabeth Garcia

Keywords: "Gus" 37th AAA BN (Gun 90) He had a class at Mt Haa Dept. Gun Park Subject "Leveling and Quadrants" with SFO Williams and instructor SFG Simpson I think he was on a ship with the numbers P114 painted on the bow

looking for scott huger

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Keywords: Pusan harbor

Korea 1951/52

Comments: Just found this site. I was mostly with H&S but did a short stint with C Battery. I was not on the train that wrecked during the move to San Diego. I would be interested in knowing of any who were with the unit in the 1951/52 time frame. I see Walt Cheely has left several messages. Hi, Walt.

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trying to locate old friends

Comments: would like to contact old friends: lt.col ken dunkle, maj.roger tousaint,capt.al feld,capt.warren goodie ,dr.charles loomis

Keywords: chicago reserve bn.,camp lejeune,pusan,usns mc meigs

trying to locate old friends

Comments: would like to contact old friends: lt.col ken dunkle, maj.roger tousaint,capt.al feld,capt.warren goodie ,dr.charles loomis

Keywords: chicago reserve bn.,camp lejeune,pusan,usns mc meigs

Chicago Reserves-Tent City-Pusan

Comments: Would like hear from any one that was in our unit. Was in the train wreck on the way to San Diago. Shipped out on the General Meigs Was in the communications area. Served 1951-1952.

Keywords: PERSONAL FRIENDS: SCOTT HUGER CHUCK WIDENEN EARNIE (babe) KNAUSS RAY KOUP KOREAN MASCOT --- "TOMMY"

Photos 1951 Korea

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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1st 90mm gun bn,

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.

Chicago-Lejeune-Pusan

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

Did you know Marine Sam Trainum

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

contact former Bn.members

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Keywords: Chicago-Camp LeJuene-Pusan

looking for Paul McLaughlin-meimac@ev1.net

Comments: I contacted Paul McLaughlin in 2005 regarding 1st 90 but I have had 4 major surgeries since then and did not get back to him. I recently tried to contact him through the e-mail he gave me at the time but it seems to be no longer active. Any help anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 1st 90MM AAA, Pusan K3, Pohang

BIG GUN

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

2nd 90mm anti aircraft battallion

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

1st 90 AAA Gun Battalion

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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1st 90's B Batt.1stM.A.W.Support Group.

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

1st 90's B Batt.1stM.A.W.Support Group.

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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1st 90's B Batt.!stM.A.W.Support Group.

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1st 90MM AAA BN B Battery

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

Correction, update

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

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CAMP JOSEPH H. PENDLETON

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

Looking for fellow Veterans

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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1ST AAA 'C' BATT 8/51-7/52

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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