Army 'Book of Memories'

James Frank Alban Sr
1925-2008
143rd AAA Gun Battalion - WWII

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The Story of the 143rd AAA Mobile Gun Bn. and the Battle of the Bulge
Written by David Spitz, the son of T/5 Morton Spitz
Includes actual correspondence from some of the men who served in the 143rd.

Battle of the Bulge
The Ardennes Offensive (16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945)

90mm Anti Aircraft Artillery
The 90mm AAA had an altitude capability of 30,000 feet and a range of 14 miles, firing a 24 pound shell......

History of the Highland Brigade (2)
Launched on the 1st of November 1928 and completed on the 27th of April 1929........(Visit this site for history and pictures of troop ships of WW I and WW II )

Troop Ships
HMS Highland Brigade

Highland Brigade
A short while before the convoy was due to sail the 'Royal Mail Line' ship "HIGHLAND BRIGADE", an old coal burning ship, arrived from South America with a load of export meat both frozen and tinned, for the British market. This ship was commandeered by the Army for us.............

Highland Brigade
Highland Chieftain - (Royal Mail: 1932-1958 - 14,131gt) - Highland Chieftain was built for Nelson Line in 1928, the first of the five "Highland" Class. Her sisters were Highland Brigade, Highland Monarch and Highland Princess....................