2nd Missile Battalion, 71st Artillery

(Taiwan) Association

271 Shady Oak Drive

New Market, AL 35761

<http://www.2-71adataiwan.com>

Volume 13

Newsletter 2

August 2009

50 Years Ago

On 15 August 1959, the 2nd Missile Battalion, 71st Artil-

lery (Nike Hercules) turned over their equipment to the

1st Guided Missile Battalion (Nike Hercules), Republic of

China (ROC). Most of the ROC troops had been trained

on-site by members of 2-71 (and support units), while the

officers and some enlisted personnel were trained back in the

U.S.

This same day, the unit was deactivated. Most of the

battalion returned to CONUS on the USS General J.C.

Breckenridge. A small contingent remained on Taiwan as

members of the U.S. Army MAAG to be advisors to the

ROC 1st Guided Missile Battalion (Nike Hercules),

The battalionTransfer of Command photo (to the right)

is from the ROC archives. The ROC battalion commander

was Col. Chang; the U.S. battalion commander was

LTC Archie Walker.

Transfer of Command Ceremony 15 August 1959

COL Chang (ROC), LTC Archie Walker (USA)

50th Anniversary Coin

Many of you have not received your 50th Anniversary

Commemorative Coin. It was given to all members who

paid their dues for 2008, or later. They are still available and

will be sent to all who send in $15.00 for membership dues.

If you do not want to become a member, send $10.00 for the

cost of the coin and mailing. If you have already received a

coin, you may purchase additions coins for $10.00 each.

They will make a great keepsake for family members.

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C Battery Transfer of Command Ceremony, 15 August 1959