What is the CAC in WWII?

The U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps (CAC) was an administrative corps responsible for coastal, harbor, and anti-aircraft defense of the United States and its possessions between 1901 and 1950.

What happened to the 200th Coast Artillery?

The 200th CA surrendered on 9 April 1942 to the Japanese 14th Army. Elements of the unit were forced by the Japanese to march into captivity in the Bataan Death March. The Headquarters, 200th Coast Artillery, was redesignated 31 May 1946 as Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 200th Antiaircraft Artillery Group.

Who made up the 54th Coast Artillery Battalion and where were they from?

The 54th Artillery Regiment was being formed from various units from Maine National Guard Coast Artillery and as such Pvt. Richardson was then assigned to duty in the Medical Detachment of the 54th Artillery. He would remain in this unit through out the entire duration of the war.

What is a field artillery regiment?

Field artillery is a category of mobile artillery used to support armies in the field. These weapons are specialized for mobility, tactical proficiency, short range, long range, and extremely long range target engagement.

What is a naval water battery?

Through the middle 19th century, coastal forts could be bastion forts, star forts, polygonal forts, or sea forts, the first three types often with detached gun batteries called “water batteries”.

How many pillboxes are there in England?

28,000 pillboxes
From this and other surveys, it is estimated that some 28,000 pillboxes and other hardened field fortifications were constructed in the United Kingdom, of which about 6,500 still survive. The project also resulted in the discovery of many relevant records. For many pillboxes, a new use has been found.

How many soldiers died during Bataan Death March?

Along the route of the main march, perhaps as many as 500 Americans and perhaps 2,500 Filipino soldiers were killed. In Camp O’Donnell, perhaps some 26,000 Filipino soldiers and some 1,500 Americans died of starvation and disease.

What did Charles G Sage do?

As Commander of the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), Colonel Sage disposed his regiment on the outbreak of hostilities for the defense of Clark Field where it fired effectively against heavy enemy aerial attacks.

When did Air Defense Artillery become a branch?

1968
The Air Defense Artillery had become a separate branch of the Army in 1968. By 1975 it was clear that there was a need for an association that had as its mission the support of the Air Defense Artillery soldiers, their families, and their units.

What is the artillery motto?

The motto of the Royal Artillery, ‘Ubique’, meaning ‘Everywhere’, might well be applied to the Salvation Army.