Help ID Brothers markings
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Help ID Brothers markings
So, in the meantime, any assistance with the meaning of 12AA or by looking at his uniform patches, any insight into his unit would be greatly appreciated.
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One at a time, I guess...
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One more . . .
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Last one I got . . .
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Hi signsup, great photos, and a wonderful tribute to your brother. Our condolences for your loss.
We had the M724 Kaiser contact truck version in my Army unit at Fort Ord in 1977.
As far as that APC number, it could be an anti-aircraft unit designation, or perhaps the 12th Armored division (12A), (Company) A, (Vehicle) 48.
Perhaps Nam Vet or his brethren will weigh in since they were "in Country".
Thanks,
Gary
We had the M724 Kaiser contact truck version in my Army unit at Fort Ord in 1977.
As far as that APC number, it could be an anti-aircraft unit designation, or perhaps the 12th Armored division (12A), (Company) A, (Vehicle) 48.
Perhaps Nam Vet or his brethren will weigh in since they were "in Country".
Thanks,
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
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heck, I was an Advisor on a two man team deep in the Delta, where our transportation was a Boston Whaler. Had a jeep occasionally when I was further up in the Delta. I know nothing about US units. But likewise, condolences on the loss of your brother. Another Veteran lost. Wonderful way to honor his memory. NV
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So far the consensus is that since these are armored vehicles, the "normal" unit markings do not apply and that the location of these numbers and the vehicle nickname lean towards them being vehicle registration type numbers and have nothing to do with a specific unit. Those numbers would be on the front and rear corners, not where these are. So, I'll keep researching and hope some family info or the VA provides something a little more useful. I used to wear his Class A for Halloween, even though in 1970 it was not a popular costume choice.
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You are correct in your post. The numbers on the side of the APC is the vehicle registration number. The unit markings would be on the front and back. Hopefully you can find a head on or rear shot of your brothers APC or another from his unit where you can get the markings. Once you have those the answer will hopefully be much easier.
M37s are HMMWV in my world!