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Winter 2002 (12th Edition)
USA | USMC | USN | USAF | USCG | We Also Served | Reunions | All ServicesArmy
Anyone with information about Estella Oswalt Robinson, a WAC who served in Boston in the early 1940s and whose last known address was in NM. Please contact Mary Nussbaum at marynuss@juno.com, 11900 Barryknoll Ln, Apt 6304, Houston, TX 77024-4370, or by calling 713-461-8265.Anyone with information about Barbara "Babs" Fell of Phoenixville, PA, who served in St Louis, MO, as a lab tech and was my roommate between 1944-45. Please contact Marvel Joos Reid at 302-368-9614 or by e-mailing burns@del.net.
Anyone with information about Patricia Rae Callihan or any of the members of D Company, 1st Platoon at Ft McClellan between Feb-Apr 1977. Please contact Pat Callahan Taylor at Tenzingmomo@aol.com or by writing 1421 SW 27th Ct, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315.
Anyone who served or fought with BG D Turner during the Gulf War. Please contact Reeny D Neville at sabeesperar@hotmail.com.
Anyone who went through basic training in B Co at Ft McClellan between Jan-Mar 1969, AIT medic training at Ft Sam Houston between Mar-May 1969, or who served at the hospital or the 92C20 course at William Beaumont Army Hospital in El Paso, TX, between Jun 1969-June 70. I would love to hear from you and talk over old times. Please contact Linda Jo "Joey" (Hunt) Dees at beatlelj@bellsouth.net.
Anyone with information about SFC Brenda D Fields whose last known station was Ft Benjamin Harrison, IN, circa 1988-90. Please contact Kathy A Fanguy Churray at 4212 Bayouside Dr, Houma, LA 70363, by calling 985-594-8242 or by e-mailing kchurray@bellsouth.net.
Anyone with information CPT Renee O'Grady, who served with the Officer Basic (Chemical Branch) at Ft McClellan in 1987. She was originally from Ann Arbor, MI. Please contact Myrna (Meshew) Hernandez at myrna.meshew@ngb.army.mil or by calling 703-527-7343.
Anyone who served in Co E, WACTC, Ft Lee, VA, between 1950-53 or in Headquarters Co, WAC, South Post, Ft Myer, VA, between 1954-55. Please contact Dorothy "Dee" (DeLozier) Reynolds at dreynolds1@mmcable.com.
Anyone with information about Linda Cotton, who was Supply Sergeant at Ft Gordon, GA, between 1971-72 and then in Camp Zama, Japan. She was originally from Newark, NJ. Please contact Candace Marie "Candee" (Conners) Hamilton at 513-281-8477, by emailing cmhamilton@fuse.net, or by writing 1344 Chapel St, Cincinnati, OH 45206.
1LT Diane Mioduszewski, who served with the 3rd Field Hospital, Saigon, RVN in 1971. She was originally from Toledo, OH. I would really like an e-mail address. Please contact James W Johnston at Jaimee83@aol.com.
Anyone who was stationed with the 130th Evacuation Hospital in Europe between 1944-45. Through WIMSA, I got in touch with Katie Ruppert Duffy after 40 years. Please contact Irene Flanagan Dooda at idooda@aol.com or by calling 603-436-3215.
Brenda C Jones, Deloris Libby, Connie White, TC Rice or Sandy McMillan, who served with the Department of the Army or the Army Security Agency at Shafter and/or Schofield, HI, in the late 1960s-early 1970s. I'd be happy to hear from anyone else who remembers this group. I know where Chris is so I haven't listed her. Please contact Diane Genchi at DJGINLA@zNet.com or by calling 626-398-3426.
Any women who were stationed at Ft Shafter, HI, or Schofield Barracks between 1969-71, especially Jonesy, TC, Sandy, Libby and Bobbi. Please contact Christine Ann "Chris" Collins at chrisnjan@earthlink.net.
Anyone who was in basic training 3rd Platoon, Co A, 18th Battalion, 5th Regiment at Ft Jackson, SC, in Sep 1974. I was in the "3rd Herd." I'm especially looking for anyone who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C from my basic training unit. Please contact Leighann Reuter at vogels2@earthlink.net.
Cathy Seton of PA, who went through basic training at Ft McClellan, AL, in Dec 1970. Also, Rosmarie Harvey and her brother Levi Harvey who were stationed at Ft Leonardwood, MO, between 1971-72. Please contact Joann (Hall) Tymes at WELadyBlue@netscape.net.
Peggy Houchin, Judy Greaser and Jan Thofson who were stationed at Ft MacArthur, CA, between 1964-67. Please contact Bonnie Marjorie (MacPhail) Johnson at BJohn26784@aol.com.
Kathy Fox who served in Kuwait over the last couple years. She may be a Captain or a Major in the Signal Corps. She was born in 1969 and is married now but retained her maiden name. Please contact Richard Eugene Fox at topdogkwi@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Army nurses Grace Tufts and Pat Casey, who served in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. Please contact Adelaide "Addie" Garlinger Pritchard through my daughter, Susan Brennan, at susanbrennan@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Nurse Suzanne or Susan Christy, who was with the 12th Evacuation Hospital in Cu Chi, between 1967-68. I believe LT Christy was married to a dentist (CPT) who was also with the 12th Evacuation Hospital and may have left the service as a CPT. I've got to find her to thank her for the loving care she gave me before and after my amputation. I will never ever forget Nurse Christy. Please contact John W Erby at (513) 777-1538 or by e-mailing at ltjwerby@aol.com.
Anyone with information about COL Retta F Dial, USA (Ret) of IA, who served in the WAC during the late 1970s-early 80s. She graduated from ISTC in Cedar Falls, IA, taught in Independence, IA, and then joined the WAC. We played a lot of softball together and had many mutual friends. Please contact Jo Ann Heckroth Jansen at 619-448-7740 or by e-mailing CAJJANSEN@prodigy.net.
Adele Apfelbaum who served in the WAAC/WAC during World War II and was discharged in Des Moines in Dec 1945. She lived in Philadelphia, PA. Please contact Doris Lynch Zavala at dorismzavala@aol.com.
Martha Jean Litchford, who served in Orleans, France, between 1954-56 and then left the Army. She later joined the Army Reserve, went to reserve training in Los Angeles, worked on computers at Ft McClelland, CA, and rose to the rank of SGM, all in the late 1970s-early 80s. She then retired near Portland, OR. Please contact Florence Nixon by calling 336-786-7693 or through her cousin, Sheila Keeling, at sheilakeel@yahoo.com.
Rose Conn or any other Mitsubishi Main WACs who were in Tokyo, Japan, between 1946-1947. Please contact Alexis Sandra Leigh at alexis@stroudsburg.com or by calling 570-839-6988.
Anyone who served or was treated on the USS Marigold/USS General Ernst during WWII. Please contact Viola E Garcia, who was head surgical nurse on the USS Marigold/USS General Ernst at the time, through her daughter, Cynthia, at nizhoni222@home.com or by writing to Viola Garcia, c/o Cynthia Walsh, 11024 Montgomery Blvd NE, #183, Albuquerque, NM 87111.
Anyone with information regarding CPT James Brannon or Brannen, who was with the 2nd Battalion, Infantry at Ft McClellan, AL, in Aug 1945 and was Company Commander. He was originally from New York City. Please contact Effie Francis Williams at Greatday02@aol.com or by calling 256-447-7562.
Any women who were in 1st Platoon, Co B, 10th MP Training Battalion at Ft McClellan, AL, between Jan-May 1983; especially Maryka Hinkle, my "Buddy," and Yoland Weir, my "Twin." Please contact Beth "Jody" Leone (Joedeman) Linn at hatchet0223@hotmail.com.
Anyone who knew, served with or has any information about my mother, Army nurse Clara Ryan (Bryan) Cline, who served in England, between 1944-45 or later as General Pershing's night nurse at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC. In 1947, when I was 3 months old, she and my father, Barton Guy Bryan, were killed in an auto accident in MD. I would appreciate any information about my mother from anyone who might have known her. Please contact Nancy Bryan Wilson at 425-432-1616 (collect), by e-mailing Poodlesharks@aol.com or by writing 21010 SE 268th St, Covington, WA 98042.
Anyone who was in Co C at basic training in Ft McClellan, AL, between 1954-55; especially Ann Watazychyn, Gen Gusseford, Bev DeVries, PVT Hunt, or CPL Huber. Also, looking for Gwen Martin who served at Ft Dix in 1955. Please contact Audrey (Jacoby) Phillip at 28 Jackson St, Freemansburg, PA 18017 or by e-mailing APHIL69545@aol.com.
Anyone who went through basic training with Mary J Atwood at Ft McClellan between Oct 20-Dec 21, 1955. Please contact Diana Owens at RangerOwens@aol.com.
Anyone who served at Ft Ritchie, MD, between 1969-71; especially those who may have known Ozzie Osborn, Sandi Jackson, Jan Zimmerman-"The Group who sang in the stair-well." Please contact Nancy A Freitag at nafreitag@aol.com.
Anyone with information about my mother, SGT Bella May Peck, who served as an Army WAC between Aug 1944-Jul 46. Her last duty station was MacDill Field, Tampa, FL. She married my father, Major Silvio D Lanzoni. I need this information to include it in her record at the Women's Memorial located at Arlington National Cemetery. Please contact Bella May "Bell" (Peck) Lanzoni at gslanz@aol.com.
Survivors of the desert of Camp Huckstep, APO 678; especially our first sergeant Dottie Reasoner of Golden, CO, and Ruth Larsen of Kenkokee, FL (maiden names). Please contact Helen Herdina Ransom at 11311 Sir Winston #104, San Antonio, TX 78216-2480.
Anyone who served with my mother, Ruth Ann "Butch" Wilson, in Europe between 1943-45. She was an OR nurse and may have served in a hospital in or around Paris, as well as on mobile surgical teams. She married my father, LeRoy S Stanley (29th Infantry Division), in Jun 1945. She was born in San Francisco and trained in Tacoma, WA. She died in 1996, and her early life is a mystery to me. Please contact Sharon "Sam" (Stanley) Alden at samalden@email.msn.com or by writing Sharon Alden, PO Box 936, Harper’s Ferry, WV 25425.
Anyone with information about anyone who was in basic training Co C, 5th Platoon at Ft McClellan, AL, in 1977; especially Scotty, Cooper, Alphabet, Fletcher, and Bat-girl. Our Drill Sergeant was SGT L Chasko. Please contact Janet "Squaw" (Doucette) Koehler at RKA340@AOL.COM.
Anyone who went to basic at Ft McClellan between Jun-Aug 1977; especially Donna Bishop, Cathy Lewis, Sue Reighly, Debbie Mc and Trinny Williams of OH. Please contact Mary R Nielsen at mary.nielsen@az.ngb.mil.
Any members who served with 10th MP Battalion, 2nd Platoon at Ft McClellan, AL, under DI Sandra Day, between Apr-Sep 1980. Remember girls, we broke new ground living with and training each day with three platoons of male service members. Tell your daughters about how strong it made you both mentally and physically! Please contact Patricia Anne "Pat" (Birch) Flores at lifeisanadventure@hotmail.com.
Jean Unkel, whose first duty station was FSB Berlin, Germany, between 1983-88 and whose last known duty station was Ft Carson, CO, between 1988-91. I lost contact with her after the Gulf War. Also, anyone with information about Jackie Azquirre, All-Army Racquetball Champ, who was stationed in Berlin between 1983-89. Please contact Katharine Ann "Kathy" Yurick at yurickk001@hawaii.rr.com.
Anyone who was in basic training Bravo Co 5 at Ft McClellan, AL, between Nov-Jan 1971. We found Thelma (Brown) Gee and Nancy (Post) Priebe. Please contact Marlene (Keil) Beck at mbeck@brooksinvestments.com or Vicki (Chadwick) Sprinkle at vnchadwick@yahoo.com.
Anyone who attended basic training in Co B, 2nd Battalion at Ft McClellan, AL, during the summer of 1975; especially Martha Chilvers of CA. Our Senior Drill Instructor was SSG Haynie and our Platoon Drill was SGT Pritchett. Please contact Winnie Lynn "UO" Smith at lsmith17s@yahoo.com.
Anyone who served at Camp Beale Army Hospital during WWII with my mother, CPT June Barrett, ANC, who cared for our men who were sent there from Corregidor. She eventually married CPT Ken Hannan. She was very proud of her time with the ANC, but told me very little. She recently passed on and I don't want any of her time forgotten. Please contact Barbara Durtche at barbbilly@jvlnet.com.
Anyone with information about or who served with Lucille Kiser, who joined the WAC in 1958 and was never heard from again. I am doing family research and would like to solve this mystery. Please contact Cheryl Zeffer at 817-367-6711 or by emailing cz146@aol.com.
CPT Kelly Marunde who served during Desert Storm. She has probably married since then, but I don't know her married name. Also, any women who served with the Air Traffic Controllers 1/58 Aviation Regiment in Iraq during Desert Storm. Please contact Ralph G "Smitty" Smith at rgsmith22@webtv.net.
Anyone who was stationed at Ft Benning, GA, between 1952-54; especially Gladys Tseu or Mercy Daano of HI. Please contact Clarice Trussell Taylor at 207-737-2647, by writing 25 Cedar Grove Rd, Dresden, ME, or by e-mailing claricejeanne@webtv.net.
Anyone with information about or who served with my mother, Anne Harper Hall, who was in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII. She served stateside at Camp Rucker and other location until she was discharged in Mar 1946. She was originally from Iva, SC. I am going through pictures and papers of hers and have found some from her military days. Please contact Rose Marie McDonald, her daughter, at jakejjr@bellsouth.net.
Anyone with information about any of the 42 female Army warrant officers who served during WWII. Although there were 42 female warrant officers in the Army by the end of the war, there are no records telling who they were. At official military functions, I present, in period uniforms, a warrant officer living history entitled "Moments in History" and am interested in honoring them in my presentations. Please contact CW4 James E Bundgaard, Warrant Officer Historian, at 133 Porter St, San Francisco, CA 94110; by calling 415-647-0133, by faxing 415 695-0133; or by e-mailing james.bundgaard@usarc-emh2.army.mil.
Anyone who was in basic training Co B at Ft Lee, VA, in 1949 or was stationed at Ft Dix between 1949-51; especially Dorothy Barber of Pittsburgh, PA. Please contact Claudine Davis Williams at DOLORES6123@HOME.COM.
Anyone with information about Lts Susie Peterson, Betsy Lewis or Edie Harlow who were in Co C at WAC basic training, Ft McClellan, AL, between 1966-67. Please contact Joan (Pope) Jones at nvdragons@earthlink.net or by calling 702-212-6577.
Thelma "Sandy" Rose Brant, Mercedes "Baggie" Bagwell, Faye Hallett Ottinger or any other women who served in Shanghai or Peking, China, between 1946-47. Please contact Doris Fenner at 248-879-6075 or 561-546-7170 or by e-mailing DJfenner@aol.com.
The unit or units that 2LT Madalyn Mays Roths of the Signal Corps served in during WWII. In May 1943, Madalyn went to OCS and was cleared for cryptographical duty by the ASF Eastern Signal Corps School, Ft Monmouth, NJ. She was then assigned to the WAC Training Center, where she did company work and was the assistant to the Provost Marshal. In 1944, after training with the Signal Corps, she was sent to Algiers; Casserta, Italy; and Dijon, France, where she became the message center officer for the southern line of communications. Some time later, Madalyn became a message center officer in Marseilles, France. She returned to the US in Nov 1945 and separated from the Army at Ft Dix, NJ, on January 8, 1946. Please contact Ann Rowe Seaman of Continuum Publications at 310-915-0874 or by e-mailing annseaman@mediaone.net.
Anyone with information about Army WAC Ruby Virginia "Gini" (Covington) Myers from Alton and Litchfield, IL, who served, possibly in Dearborn, MI, during WWII. Please contact Sharon Nowaczyk at sanowaczyk@aol.com or by calling 513-752-1038.
Lori Higgins who trained at Ft Bliss, El Paso, TX, and served with the 61st Transportation Battalion during Desert Storm. She may be living in Baton Rouge or New Orleans, LA. We both served together in Desert Storm. Please contact Betsy Nava Palomin at 281-910-4877 or by e-mailing missbetsy2000@yahoo.com.
Anyone with any information about Margaret "Peggy" Boone-Barnes-Fisher of Pittsburgh, PA, who worked as a RN at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, CO, in the 1950s and retired circa 1980s. She married LeRoy Barnes in 1955, becoming a widow in 1956 and then married Andy Fisher in 1960. She passed away in 1985, but I would like to make contact with anyone who knew her. Please contact Kim Derryberry at KCarl58@aol.com, by writing 900 Southampton Rd, #124, Benicia, CA 94510, or by calling 707-745-6367.
WAC Pamela Gibbs of TN, who went through basic training at Ft Jackson, SC, and served in Germany in 1976. Please contact Robert Charles Taylor at lifeisfish4utn@aol.com.
Any members of the Women's Army Softball Team at Ft Benning, GA, between 1967-68; especially the Commanding Officer of the WAC Detachment, CPT Jane McCoy, who was also the captain of the softball team. My military health records have been lost and you might be able to help me with a VA Claim. Please contact Penny (Ormes) Price at 352-669-6708 by calling collect or by e-mailing PPRICE1033@AOL.COM.
Anyone who was in Co B, WAC Training Battalion, Ft McClellan, AL, between Oct 1957-Jan 58; especially Alice Evelyn "Tex" Parker of Houston, TX, who later went through training in the medical field at Ft Sam Houston. Please contact Sandra Ann "Sandy" Elliott Tuffy at sandywac57@aol.com.
Anyone who was in Co B at Ft McClellan, AL, between Feb-Apr 1959; who went to medical school at Ft Sam Houston Apr-Jul 1959; who served at Ft MacArthur, CA, Jul 1959-Dec 1960 or with the 130th Station Hospital in Germany between Jan 1961-Sept 62. Please contact Rosamary Lindsey at rosamarycl@aol.com or by writing 1100 Pedras Rd, G244, Turlock, CA 95382.
Anyone who went through BCT in E Co, 1st Battalion at Ft McClellan between May-July 1973 with CPL Houselog and the DI who fell on her behind in the center aisle. Please contact Stephane (Richards) Boone at Stitching_Steph@hotmail.com.
Teresa (or Theresa) Clark, who graduated from Manual Training High in Brooklyn, NY, in Jun 1941 and immediately joined the WAAC and went to train in southern FL. Please contact Mollie Bradley Howard at Arole8@aol.com or Elora10@aol.com.
Any WACs who served in Co E, 4th Platoon, 2nd Battalion at Ft Lee, VA, between Oct-Dec 1950; especially Anne Seetser (maiden name) of Greenland, NH, and Lolita Blair of Rochester, NY. Also, any women who were transferred from Ft Lee to Southeastern Signal School at Camp Gordon, GA, in Dec 1950. Please contact Geraldine "Gerry" (Small) Dubord at shortcutgd24@aol.com.
MAJ Barbara Rowlett, USA NC (Ret), who was stationed at Ft Dix, NJ, in 1977, then in OK and later CA. Her last known address was in SC. I really miss you friend. Please contact Valerie Anne "Val" Vernier at valeane@csonline.net or by writing 674 Grant St, Franklin, PA 16323.
Shirley Hirsbrunner, Linda Marth and Dorothy Diaz, who were in CTC 23 at Ft McClellan, AL, between May-Jul 1968. Please contact Felise Francisco at Mokithenanny@aol.com.
Any WACs who were stationed at Ft Lee, VA, between 1957-58 and lived in the wooden barracks attached to the hospital. Please contact Anna Hess McGriff at analhes@hotmail.com.
Marine Corps
Anyone with any information about Sgt Rita Marie Collins (maiden name) who served in the Marine Corps between 1943-46. She was originally from Philadelphia, PA, and she had a brother who was in the Marines. Please contact Arthur George "Art" Gaucher at 833 Boswell Ave, Norwich, CT 06360, by calling 860- 889-3612, or by e-mailing egaucher@Juno.com.Looking for any information about LCpl Jo Rita Jones of Detroit, MI, who was last seen leaving USMCAS El Toro, CA, in an ambulance following an undisclosed illness and transferred to Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA, circa 1968-69. Her service began in Sep 1967, then she was transferred to Memphis, TN, and then to El Toro. Cpl Candy Boehner and I would like to get in contact with you. Please contact Gail Ingrid "Smitty" Smith at gailmusicmutt@webtv.net.
Anyone with information about Margaret E Grant of AR or Carole (Lau) Francisco of CA, who served at Camp Pendleton, CA, between 1966-67. Please contact Beverly A Hoyt Holmes at gilligan1@chartermi.net, by calling 231-946-0478 or by writing 1229 Santo St, Traverse City, MI 49686.
Any women who were stationed with the band in Okinawa from 1980-84 or with the band in Camp Pendleton from 1984-86. I would love to hear from you. Please contact Deborah "Debbie" Kaye Porter Knabenshue Lamb at bdlamb@gilanet.com or 505-388-9411.
Kathy Johnson of West Terre Haute, IN, who went to boot camp at Parris Island in Jun 1977 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, in 1979. Please contact Wendy Gibbs Hauschen at gibbswen@itis.com.
Anyone with information about Cpl Donna Schrack of Zanesville, OH, who served at Parris Island between 1960-62. Circa 1961, she married Sgt Woodruff and moved to Beauford, SC; I lost track of her after that. Please contact Maureen Cox Moehle at Maureen7@swbell.net.
Bobby Kilborne, who served at Camp Lejeune, NC, circa 1944. She was my maid of honor at my wedding on Jan 6, 1945. Please contact Arlene "Chappy" (Chapman) Batis at 775-883-9077 or by e-mailing kitcarson3@webtv.net.
Anyone who was in Platoon 4A at Parris Island, SC, between Feb-Apr 1954; who went to NATTC, Jacksonville, FL, in 1954; or who was stationed at Lakehurst, NJ, in 1954 or at Cherry Point, SC, in 1955. Please contact Barbara "Barb" E Gove at GBEgove@aol.com.
Anyone who was stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1954-55; especially Shirley Ignacio. Please contact Carolyn Reinke Anderson at carolynm@bossig.com.
Anyone with information about Joyce Baker, who was adjutant at WMTD Quantico, VA, between 1953-54. She was originally from ME. Please contact Betty Strand at Wilstra@aol.com or by calling 360-715-9059.Women who were in the 13B platoon at Parris Island, SC, between Sep-Nov 1977. Please contact Rebecca Johnston, USMC (Ret), at rjohnston@cvip.net.
Navy
WAVE Therese Ogurkis who was in class 24 at Corps School in Nov 1953 and then served in the Hospital Corps at Chelsea Naval Hospital in 1955. Please contact Erick Leonard "Lagy" Lagerberg Jr at lagy@snet.net.Anyone with information about my mother, YN1 Alice Frances (McCarthy) Stidhams, who served at Quonset Point in Davisville, RI, and Newport, RI, between 1943-46. She was originally from Weymouth, MA. Please contact Tim Stedhams at stidhams4@juno.com or by writing PO Box 1516, Puyallup, WA 98371.
Alice Marie "Ham" Heimberger Dubbs who went through boot camp in Sep 1944. Betty McConaugh and I would love to get in touch with you. Sorry we lost touch, but the memories are still intact. Please contact Jeanetta "Judy" Rouse Oaks at jcoaks3@webtv.net.
Anyone who was in Co 4-70 at Bainbridge, MD, between Jul-Oct l969 or attended Yeoman A School at Bainbridge between Oct-Nov 1969. I served as Recruit Chief Petty Officer of Co 4 and would love to hear from any company members. "Remember, women sailors in training are considered "bushes" and men sailors are considered "trees" and as everyone knows, bushes can't talk to trees!" Please contact Becky Stanley Bizzell at sueqsuzyq@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about WAVE Delia Ahrens, who served at the Operations Desk at NAS Patuxent River, MD, between 1944-45. Please contact Patricia Crowley at Majesic@yahoo.com, by calling 412-774-7498 or by writing 824 Childs Ave, Monaca, PA 15061.
Anyone with information about WWII US Navy nurse, Ada (Arvada) Douglas of Bay City, MI, who, I believe, died during WWII. I am trying to trace this American cousin to fill in a branch of our family tree. Please contact Doris (Smith) Power at dcgpower@aol.com or by calling 416-466-1280 (Toronto, Canada).
Anyone with information about HMC Glenna Collins who went to boot camp in Orlando, FL, between Aug-Sep 1973; Hospital Corps "A" School at Great Lakes, IL, between Oct 1973-Feb 74; was stationed at Naval Hospital Bremmerton, WA; and was then discharged. Her last known location was in UT or CA. I would love to renew our friendship. Please contact Beth D Milyo at bethd@home.com.
Anyone who was in 1st Regiment, Co 9 at USNTC Bainbridge, MD, in 1968, especially Debbie Arafe. Also, anyone who was stationed in the Tri-service Barracks, Arlington, VA, 1969-70, especially Johnni Segura. Please contact Myrna Ivy "Figgy" Figueroa-Colon at ivy1@sprynet.com.
WAVE Alice (Vucas) Dennis Martin who was stationed at AMMS in Norman, OK, and the Naval Air Station at Alameda, CA, between 1944-45. Please contact Eleanor "Smitty" Smith Brewer at 602-438-2392.
Anyone who was in Co 10 at NRTC Bainbridge in 1959 with photos of graduation, drill team, etc. I would love to hear from you. Please contact
Carole Anne "NIT" (Nittloy) Milne at cmmilne@home.com.Anyone who went through basic training in Co 27, Platoon 2 at Great Lakes, IL, (NTC) in Sep 1951. Also, any drinking buddies who were stationed at the Naval Base, Arlington, VA, between 1954-57. Please contact Virginia "SR Olah" Olah at 504-861-2993 or by writing 1905 S Carrollton Ave, Apt L, New Orleans, LA 70118-2905.
Anyone with information about YN1 Teresa McNally of Goleta, CA, who was stationed in Baltimore, MD, from 1943-46. Please contact Vivian Ross Napp at 311 Cinda Leigh Dr, Lexington, SC 29073 or by calling 803-356-0642.
Anyone who remembers Delores Maxine and Shirley Kay McAllister, the two sisters who enlisted in the WAVES on July 27, 1956, and then attended boot camp at Bainbridge, MD. Delores went to radioman school in San Diego and was then transferred to the federal building for the 12th Naval District in San Francisco, CA. Shirley went to Astoria, OR, as a storekeeper at Tongue Point Naval Base and while there, was selected as a poster girl for the Navy to publicize the WAVES and was on the honor guard. After 2 years, the sisters were both assigned to Treasure Island Naval Station, CA. While there, Delores worked in the radio room at 12th Naval District Headquarters and later in the secret department as a cryptography operator and Shirley worked in the ship's service store in the Accounting Department. They were discharged on July 27, 1960. Please contact Delores McAllister at carla@mcmsys.com.
Anyone with information about Irene (Vargas) Lindeman, who was stationed at Security Office, NAS Memphis, TN, in 1958. She was originally from Albuquerque, NM, and her last known address was in Honolulu, HI. RM JoJo Whitman and Joan (Carper) Paynatta, who were the WAVES known as the "Jokers" at NAS Memphis between 1957-58. Joan’s last known address was in New Castle, VA. Also, any members of 1st/2nd Co at NTC Bainbridge, MD, in 1957. Please contact Verla (Blakeman) Sullivan at JSGolf@Concentric.Net.
Anyone who was in boot camp Co 34 or 34A at Bainbridge, MD, between May-Aug 1969 or attended YN/PN "A" school between Aug-Nov 1969. Please contact Barbara Lucille "Bobbie" (Waldren) Mattoon at Bobbie.w@att.net.
Anyone who graduated from Co K2058 at RTC Orlando in May 1984, served on the USS Holland between 1984-89, or at SIMA Mayport between 1989-91. Please contact Robin Moore Colbert at 860-445-1073 or by e-mailing RCOLBERT@HOPHEAT.COM.
Shipmates who were in Regiment 14 at Hunter College, Bronx, NY, in Sep 1943; who went to Storekeepers School, lived in Sanford Hall or were in Platoon 521 in Milledgeville, GA, between Oct-Dec 1943; or who served in RC Disbursing or lived in Barracks 750 or 611 at USNTC Bainbridge, MD, between Jan 1944-May 1946. Please contact Mary Maxine "Max or Maxie" Miller Rice at 2903 Winter Wheat Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004; by calling 616-342-5676; or by e-mailing Minimax127@aol.com.
Anyone with current information about LT/LCDR Barbara (Kent) Holland or CAPT Woodrow "Woody" W Long, Jr, (likely retired now), who served with Pers-23 in the early 1990s. Barbara married Donald Holland and was the mother of Connor David Giovanni Holland. I've lost contact and have great news to share. Please contact Rebecca "Becky" Newsom Celli at foxstep@sport.rr.com.
Anyone with information about LT Molly Hill Christiansen, USNR, who served in the Navy Nurse Corps at Naval Hospital Oakland from 1990-93, TAD at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms in 1991 and Naval Hospital Guam 1993-1996. Also, anyone with information about LT Patricia Brennan Tate, USNR, who served with the Navy Nurse Corps at Naval Hospital Portsmouth from 1990-93 and Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms from 1993-95. Patricia was later commissioned as an Air Force nurse. Please contact LCDR Anne Haley, USN, at haleyar@hotmail.com.
Arlene Orendorff Kurkowski who was in the Navy from 1973-77. Dave and I are anxious to reconnect with you and Jim. Please contact Beth Ellen (Wegesin) Parris at bparris@integritycompanies.com.
Anyone who was in Co 11 with Company Commander SK Brown or who was in WAVE Barracks #1 at NTC San Diego between Mar-June 1965. I would love to hear from you. Please contact Carol "Dunce" Duncil Earlewine at pcbelmont@1st.net.
Anyone with information about WAVE Delia Ahrens, who was stationed at NAS Patuxent River, MD, between 1944-45. Delia was originally from MO, and may have married a British LT named Peter and moved to Argentina. Please contact Pat Crowley at majesic@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about WAVE Marge Ellringer Peterson who served in Norman, OK, in 1944 or Catherine Conway who attended Storekeeper Training in Boston, MA, in 1944. Catherine was originally from White Bear Lake, MN. Please contact Mary Conroy Utley at Marycutley@hotmail.com.
Valerie Hintz, who went through a year of schooling at the Naval base in Millington, TN, between 1972-73. I lost touch with her in the early 1980s and believe she is married now. Valerie was originally from Sioux City, IA. Please contact Terry "Red" (Perna) Bjorklund at tbjorklund@umuc.edu.
Air Force
Anyone with information on Kathleen "Alfie" Alford of LA, who served in communications at Westover AFB in MA, between 1968-70. Please contact Donna Dyanzio at Becket8@aol.com or by calling 610-582-8629.Jean Apalatea, Ruth Wakeley, Fran Steppes or anyone else who was stationed at Wilford Hall USAF Hospital, Barrack 44 or anywhere else at Lackland AFB, between 1964-67. Please contact Linda "Schmidty" Schmidt at lasaf45@aol.com.
BG Rita Ruth Houston Drew, Ret, whose last known posting was Registrar, US War College, Ft McNair, VA, circa 1990. She retired approximately 10 years ago. Between 1959-60, we were housemates in Midwest City, OK, while we were stationed at Tinker, AFB. Please contact Mary (McHale) Leavitt at TLeav86598.
Women who served with the 4th Air Force at McChord Field, WA, between 1944-45. Please contact Nell Peacock Manning Mississippi at nmanning@cox-internet.com.
Anyone with information about Irma Stamps of Valdosta, GA, or Diane (Rauch) Schap, who served at the 328th USAF Infirmary, Grandview AFB, MO, between 1955-56. Diane later moved to MI and I lost touch with her in early the 1960s. Please contact Reba Kay Kirk Moore at MelKay56@att.net.
Anyone with information about Gladys "Sonny" Hill who served in the medical corps at Shaw or Donaldson AFB between l950-55 and attended Air University at Gunter AFB in Jan-Mar l956. Please contact Mary Harkins at 909-987-4082 or by e-mailing mmharkins@yahoo.com.
Women who went through basic training at Lackland AFB in Mar 1972. Our TIs were TSgt Nett and A1C Wyer and our Dorm Chief was Ellen Fields. Please contact Vickie Tulak Adams at madlou@yahoo.com.
Anyone who served at OBMS Wichita Falls in Feb 1968 or with the 862nd Medical Group at John Moses Medical Center, Minot, ND, between Mar 1968-Feb 70. Please contact 1LT Susan Zona Laubach at johnsuzadail@earthlink.com.
Anyone with information about Delphine Darco, who was stationed with the 3741st WAF Training Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, TX, in May 1950. Please contact Christine (Zorkers) Wiser at Ewise215@aol.com or by writing to 215 Cottonwood Dr, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Anyone who was roommates with SSgt Jackson at the Lackland AFB basic training of Squadron 3743rd, Flight WO57, between Sep-Nov 1979. It would be really great to hear from someone! Please contact Michelle Grizzanti Beltrame at Lusaf@aol.com.
Anyone with information about SSgt Mari P Blyler, who is was in the Air Force Specialty Munition Loading 462 and was stationed in Upper Heyford, UK, in 1990; Bitburg AB in 1991; and, after that, at Spanglam AB. Please contact Renee Lucas at n3yfr341@cs.com.
Anyone who went to Air Traffic Control technical school at Keesler AFB, MS, in 1975 or was stationed with the 1st Aerospace Communications Group at Offutt AFB, NE, in Apr 1976. Please contact Victoria "Vicky" Kathryn Cerino at 402-559-5190 or by e-mailing vcerino@unmc.edu.
Anyone who served with the 3743rd WAF Training Squadron, Flight W-40, in May 1973. Our TI was SSgt Patricia K Hooker and our Commander was Maj Ordes. Please contact Ramona "Pepper" Mejia Martin at garrammart@alaweb.com.
Anyone with information about Col Carol Ganser or Col Joan Forsyth who served with the OR staff at Wright-Patterson AFB between 1985-88 or LtCol Brenda Keir, LtCol Vivian Massey, LtCol Patricia Flowers or Maj Trudy Roby who served with the OR staff at Andrews AFB between 1988-95. I am a former Air Force Operating Room Nurse who is looking for employment in a hospital in the San Antonio, TX, area. I need to reference people I used to work with but, unfortunately, I have lost contact with them. Please contact Susan Dudley Kanwscher at 210-520-2869 or by e-mailing susankanwisc@aol.com.
WAF Doris Frechette who went through basic training at Lackland AFB in 1956 and later served in Wiesbaden, Germany. She was originally from Biddeford, ME. Please contact Deloris (Lawrence) BoMarc at mbomarc@aol.com, or by writing 21409 Manon Way, Lexington Park, MD, 20653-2703.
Anyone with information about Capt Patricia Brennan Tate, who served as a nurse at the Air Force Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, or Minot, ND, between 1998-99. She had also served in the Navy as a nurse from 1990-95. Please contact LCDR Anne Haley, USN, at haleyar@hotmail.com.
Coast Guard
Anyone with information about my mother, Edith F (Kelley) Runions, who served as a SPAR in Palm Beach, FL, and Manhattan, NY, during WWII. She was originally from Deadwood, SD. I have many photos I would be happy to share with other SPARs. Please contact Ruth Varner at RHappyhands@cs.com or by writing 18217 N 41st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308.We Also Served
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"North to Alaska" Navy Nurse Corps Association (NNCA) Reunion Cruise, May 11-18, 2002. Please contact LCDR Lynn Day at PO Box 767, Seabeck, WA 98380, by calling 360-830-9843 or by e-mailing lday@sprintmail.com.Army Nurse Corps Association 13th Biennial Convention, May 24-26, 2002, Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA. Please contact COL Mary Quinn, USA (Ret), at 94 Prospect Hill Dr, Weymouth, MA 02191 or by calling 781-337-7419.
Korean War Era Veterans Reunion, Sep 13-15, 2002, Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC. Please contact Don Skinner at skinner@ddminc.net or by calling 803-648-6841; or Jackie Stringfellow at stringjac@ckt.net or by calling 316-764-3808.
New Dorp High School Classes of 1951 (Jan and Jun) 50th Reunion, Oct 26, 2001, South Shore Country Club, Staten Island, NY. "Missing" classmates, who are military veterans, please contact Joe Benzinger at libjoezing@webtv.net.
All Services
Any members of the Women Veterans of America. Please contact VL Bentley at wvach6@yahoo.com.Anyone with information about Jean Emi(ly) Henley, MD, who served in the Korean and South Pacific theaters from 1944-46, possibly as a Army physician caring for military personnel. Jean was born in Chicago in 1910 and died in VT in 1994. She received her MD from Columbia University in 1940, took training in Internal Medicine at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston in 1943 and in the late 1940s, she underwent training to become a board-certified anesthesiologist. In 1948, she went to Germany and taught modern anesthesiology in several German medical schools, initially as a private person and later under the auspices of the State Department. In 1949, she wrote and published the first complete textbook on anesthesiology ever written in the German language. This information is for a paper I’m presenting on Dr. Henley's life and contributions at the 5th International Symposium on the History of Anesthesia in Spain. Please contact Gerald L Zeitlin, MD, at AandGZeitlin@aol.com.
Women who documented their military service through art - sculpture, painting, drawing, needlework, etc.- for book on American women war artists. You don't have to be a professional artist, just someone who illustrated their service. Please contact Deborah "Deb" Deacon Boyer at Debdekeboyer@aol.com.
Any women who were involuntarily discharged from the military for pregnancy prior to Nov 1975. We are working diligently to right the wrongs of mandatory discharge. Please contact Patsy Paluso or Carolyn Tyler at Amendment5WACs@aol.com.
Women who served in all service branches of the military and would like to share their personal accounts of military life and discuss the real issues women in the military face on a daily basis. I will be using these accounts for a play I am currently writing in honor of military women--enlisted or officer--who have served during war or peacetime. Help me create something that has never been done before. Please contact Taylor Teas, a Rhodes College (Memphis, TN) student, at teatl@rhodes.edu or by calling 901-230-7031.