Want to change unit #'s on my M38A1

[MASH 4077]

I'm looking to change the unit numbers on my M38A1. It currently has the 4077th MASH HQ5 on it. I would kinda like to get away from that. Something post Korea but pre-VietNam. I'm kinda in the dark on this. Eventually my jeep will be a radio jeep and I really wouldn't see a MASH unit having a radio jeep(but I could be wrong) in use and I don't really know any units right off the top of my head. If anyone would have a suggestion I'm all ears! I will also need to know how the stencil would be layed out if it were on the front bumper and rear bumprettes. Thanks!

 

[bikeman]

Biggest question, what kind of unit? are you looking at a combat unit (IE Infantry) or something Engineer wise? Support role wise? Radio Jeeps would have existed in most Headquarters of units. So, pretty much everything is game at some level.

 

[MASH 4077]

Either engineering or infantry would do.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Here is an authentic "in-service" pic for you.
My Dad was a tank driver stationed in Germany around 1960-1961.
He also chauffered a high-ranking officer as additional duty. (I think he said it was a General )
Here is "his" M38A1.
I believe the unit numbers indicate:
7th Army, 14th Armored Cavalry.



I wish he was still around for me to ask him. RIP

 

[MASH 4077]

That's awesome! I like it! As soon as it warms up I'm going to "re-do" my markings on my M38A1.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Infantry and Engineers are not the only ones that had ambulances, You have Armor, Artillery, Hospitals, and Medical Detatchments, just to name a few. But if you would like to honor Jeff's (JWCrusher) Father, you could do that also, I'm sure Jeff would approve.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Here is an authentic "in-service" pic for you.
My Dad was a tank driver stationed in Germany around 1960-1961.
He also chauffered a high-ranking officer as additional duty. (I think he said it was a General )
Here is "his" M38A1.

Do you recall what Kaserne he was at in Germany?

 

[MASH 4077]

I've been thinking all afternoon about this. My grandpa was in the Indiana National Guard, and the one unit that I can remember that he was in was the 38th Cyclone Div 138th AAA. I've considered this option also.

 

[steelandcanvas]

I've been thinking all afternoon about this. My grandpa was in the Indiana National Guard, and the one unit that I can remember that he was in was the 38th Cyclone Div 138th AAA. I've considered this option also.

Let your honor be your guide.

 

[MASH 4077]

I think I'm going to put my grandfathers unit on. But I'm not sure how to mark it correctly. Would it look something like this: 38Div-138AAA. I'm unsure of the HQ though.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Here's a publication that might assist you in your stenciling project.

 

[MASH 4077]

I read through the pdf file last night & I am a little confused on how the unit #'s would be layed out on the bumper. Such as the 38th Div, 138th AAA. Could I make up an HQ & vehicle numbers? So If I wanted it to look correct it would be 5A-38-138-2 Which this would be 5th Army, 38th Div, 138th, vehicle 2, correct?

 

[steelandcanvas]

This is what I came up with: 5A 38INF 138AAA on one side of the bumper, and this on the other: HQ 2 or whatever you choose for your vehicle number. 5A is 5th Army, 38INF is 38th Infantry Division, 138AAA is 138th Anti-Aircraft Artillery. I had to Google the 38th to find out what kind of Division they were. Hope this helps, with proper placement according the TB all you need is stencils and paint! Anybody else come up with somethiong different?

 

[MASH 4077]

Thanks! Already got stencils and flat white paint. So whenever it decides to warm up its game on!!

 

[steelandcanvas]

Glad to have helped.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Sorry, I lost track of this thread, but I wanted to follow up.

I think I'm going to put my grandfathers unit on. . . . .

That sounds like a fine idea. That would be a great tribute.

Do you recall what Kaserne he was at in Germany?

Jonathan, I don't even know what that means. Is there another word for that?