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Winter 2002 (15th Edition)
USA | USMC | USN | USAF | USCG | We Also Served | Reunions | All ServicesArmy
Anyone who knew or has information about LT Ethel E Risbry, who served as an Army nurse during WWII and received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Battle Star. She resided in Colorado Springs. Please contact Pauline Poustie at jpoustie@aol.com.Anyone with any information about Geri Baugh, Diana L "Smitty" Smith, Lynette Crapeau, Nita Hill, Marty or Marti Johnson, Dale Murray, Capt C, or any of the old crowd from Ft Lee, VA, between 1975-77. Please contact Darla Jo "DJ" Sauer at djsuzi@aol.com.
Any WACs who were in basic training Co E, 1st Battalion, Ft McClellan, in Aug 1974 with DS Stroberg. We were one of the first groups to be issued fatigues for rifle range and FTX. Please contact Dorinda Porter Marchetti at genendd@ctnis.com.
Any WACs who were in squadron A or J, 104th AFBU at Mitchell Field/AFB, NY, between 1946-48, especially "Sgt" Dorothy "Dottie" E Fish or "Lefty" G. Please contact J Jean (Richards) Greiner at 1717 Dalton Dr, Eugene, OR 97404 or by calling 541-461-3707.
Anyone with information about SP5 Linda A Knubbert, who went to Stenographer School at USA Adjutant General School at Ft Benjamin Harrison, IN, between Mar-Jul 1965; was then stationed at Ft Jay, NY; and was later assigned to Ft George G. Meade, MD. She married a soldier who had red hair and a great sense of humor, but I cannot remember his name. Please contact Diane L Heiple Akins at akinsdiane@aol.com.
Juanita Wilkin who joined the Army in 1984 or 85. Her father, who was in the Air Force, was named Richard Wilkin; her sister’s name was Glenda; and her brother was named either Paul or David. They lived at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Juanita’s birthday was Aug 16,1966. Please contact Teri Diane (Hogan) Tackett at ttackett@inet99.net or by writing 4734 Moore Br Rd, Ashland, KY 41102.
Army nurse LT Bessie Hopper (maiden name), who was born in Newton, Sussex County, NJ; served in WWII; and was married on Saipan. I don't know her married name. Please contact Jeannette Jones Phethean at jphethean@comcast.net or by writing 500 Newell Hill Rd, #105B, Leesburg, FL 34748.
SPC4 Donna Fair who went to Signal School at Ft Gordon in 1969. Does the name Jim Kelly from Jersey City, NJ, ring a bell? I hope you remember me. I would like to say hi and see how life has treated you. Please contact Paul Brusse at valvestem9999@aol.com.
Any WACs who were assigned to Co D at Ft Lee, VA, for basic training between Jul-Oct 1952; to Ft Knox, KY, for clerk/typist school between Oct-Dec 1952; or were stationed at Ft Sill, OK, in 1953. We are especially interested in locating Betty DeLong of OH and Barbara Dillow and Charlotte Stewart, both of WV. Please contact Mary Lou (Burford) Warren at bayousis@bayou.com or Carol (Blalock) Townsend at hilltopper52@hotmail.com.
Fellow basic trainees who were in E Co, 2nd Battalion at Ft McClellan between Oct 1970-Jan 71, especially Mimi (Solange) Potter, Remea Adams, and Alma Ruth Short. Please contact Jane (Cassidy) Boyle at janeboy@capslock.net.
Anyone with information about Orlea Ramesey or Shari Kilgore, who both served in the active duty Army at Ft McClellan, AL, and Ft Sam Houston, TX, between 1978-79. Orlea's last known address was in Albuquerque, NM, and Shari's was in Crossville, TN. Please contact Cynthia (Nicholas) Essex at azangel_59@yahoo.com or by writing 2526 Copper Cliff Trail, Woodbury, MN 55125.
Anyone who worked with my mother, LT Viola Elizabeth (Garcia) Schneider, USA NC, when she was head surgical nurse on the USA Hospital Ship Marigold, the troop ship USS General O H Ernst or at the 42nd General Hospital in Tokyo during WWII. Viola graduated from Sage Memorial Nursing Hospital, Ganado, Navajo Nation in 1943 and is searching for other classmates who served as well, especially Catherine Tsosie, Marjorie Whittaker, and Lydia Frank. Please contact Viola through her daughter, Cynthia, at nizhoni@nmia.com.
Any nurses who were stationed at Saigon Hospital in 1968. As a patient there, I would like to thank those sister Vietnam vets for helping their brother Vietnam vets and for doing such a great job. Please contact Steve Gatchet at 530-647-1057 or by e-mailing s.gatchet@earthlink.net.
Looking for anyone who was in Co C at Ft McClellan between Sep-Nov 1972, or who served at 7th RRFS Ramison, Thailand, between Aug 1974-Jul 1975. Please contact Jo Ann (Kinnecom) Murphy at b.murphy14@verizon.net.
Anyone who served at Ft Gordon, GA, between Aug 1963-66, especially Nelda Lee Ferrier and Sophia Keimsch. Please contact Sandra Jean "Rosie" (Rosar) Neely at rneely@surfmore.net.
Anyone who served with my mother, WAAC Inez Dolores Rivera, at Ft Des Moines, IA, between 1942-43. Please contact her son, Richard Drennan, at richhdren@aol.com.
Anyone with any information about LT Carrie Sheetz, Army Nurse Corps, who was killed at Anzio, Italy, on Feb 2, 1944. Please contact Carolyn Evert, her granddaughter-in-law, at cevert@caldwell.cc.nc.us or by calling 828-728-7985.
Members of the 75th General Supply company out of Dolan Barracks, Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, who went to Desert Shield/Storm with the 13th S&S Battalion and switched to the 142nd S&S when they returned; especially Renee Bouier of LA, Mary Santos, Debra Ghezzi of FL, Loveth Fahie, Jennifer Gordon, Dora Lynwood, Andrea Hughes-Horne, Angela Caton-Williams, Audrey Serrato-Lufkin, and Francine Poll. I have been in contact with about 30 people and may be putting a reunion together. Please contact Kellie Richardson at seventyfifthagain@hotmail.com, by calling 509-280-2393 or by writing to PO Box 1617, Airway Heights, WA 99022.
Anyone who was in the WAAC at Ft Des Moines in Oct 1942; who was quartered in the Congress Hotel and served at the Air Force Filter Center, Portland, ME, in Nov 1942; who was stationed at Camp Polk, LA, in Mar 1943; or who was permanently assigned to the Third Student Training Regiment of the Infantry Officer Candidate School in the Harmony Church Area, Ft Benning, GA, after 1943. Please contact Virginia "Curry" (Curry) Myers at 706-234-1641 or by e-mailing Lima1919@aol.com.
WAC Hope Perza who served in TX in 1968. We had a short reunion when she married and moved to MO, but I lost touch with her after that. Please contact Patricia (Rogers) Goen at softpit@aol.com.
Anyone with information about WAC SGT Lulu VanEyken who was stationed in Maison-Fort, France, between 1963-65. She was originally from Newark, NJ. Please contact Joyce (Merita) Sampson at sampsonsisters@aol.com or by writing 1928 Myers Rd, Mobile AL 36613.
Leana "Kitten" Chandler who was in recruiting in Chicago in 1965 and Dawn Newman whose last duty station was in Germany in 1967. Please contact Janyce "Saucie" Sausman at JSau751410A@aol.com.
Anyone who knew PVT Helen Winkfein who served in the WAAC/WAC during WW II at Ft Oglethorpe, GA, and Ft Des Moines, IA. Mom died at age 56 over 20 years ago and with her, her stories. I am her daughter who also served in the WAC and would also like to hear from anyone who was in Co C at Ft McClellan between Mar-May 1967; who was in the Clinical Specialist Course at William Beaumont General Hospital, El Paso, TX, between Aug 1967-68; or who was in the Clinical Specialist Course at the USA Specialized Treatment Center, Ft Gordon, GA, between 1968-70. Please contact Lynda Schultz Sardeson at schultziesp6@hotmail.com.
Anyone who was in basic training Co B at Ft McClellan, AL, between 1962-63, especially Carolyn Fyfe, Evely "George" Washington, Irma Masona, Judith King, Chris Ryan, Janic Robers, Janice Mason, Margaret Drummon, Jean Johnson, SGT Gertrude Breast, CPT Audrey Austin, and LT Nancy Santiago. I’m interested in how you are doing and where you are living now. Please contact Sharon "Robbie" (Robinette) Erdely at serdely@cfl.rr.com.
Any WACs who were in Co D, 3rd Platoon at WTB, Ft McClellan, AL, between Jan-Feb 1972 with platoon SGTs Maureen Gossler and Vicki Howard; or who were assigned to the WAC company at Valley Forge General Hospital, Phoenixville, PA, between May 1972-Apr 1974. It would be great to say hello after 30+ years! Please contact (SP5) Wendy Stoke at isaiah52@hotmail.com.
WAC Betty Lemmon who served as recruiter in Philadelphia circa 1943. She was a good friend and we lost contact. Please contact Leath "Lea" Walker Wood at wood_lea@hotmail.com.
Any of the 51 WACs who were chosen individually from bases all over England to land at Omaha Beach on Aug 7, 1944, and were later transported to Cherbourg. Please contact SGT Catherine "Cathy" (Holder) Dreyfus at 1508 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, by calling 847-475-4558 or by e-mailing walcat@core.com.
Anyone who went to basic training, Leadership School, or OCS (Class 5) at Ft Lee, VA, and graduated on Jul 24, 1951; who served at the WAC Detachment at Camp Stoneman, CA, after 1951; or at Camp Zama, Japan, until Nov 1955. I live in an assisted living facility and would like to share memories. Please contact Evelyn Oliver c/o Wayne Oliver at 740 Wild Oats Trail, Freeport, IL 61032 or by e-mailing tallthinblonde@webtv.net.
Anyone with information about Diane Medeiros who was in basic training at Ft Jackson, SC, between Apr-Jun 1976. She was originally from Tracy, CA, and was involved in slow pitch softball. I believe she was a member of the California Army National Guard. Please contact Gail Rynex at rynex@earthlink.net or by writing to 67 Ayers Rd, Newport, NH 03773.
LT Deborah Shea of CA who was commissioned in the Signal Corp and served at Ft Riley, KS, between 1978-81. Please contact Vicki Buss at bussv@yahoo.com.
Any WACs who served at Carlsbad Army Air Corps Base, Carlsbad, NM, between 1944-46, especially Opal Ferguson, Violet Bass and Jean Lindquist. Please contact Marilyn "Lynn" (Haynes) Ashley at DrLashley@AOL.com or by writing 811 Hanson Dr, Forest Park, OH 45240.
Ouida Stafford of NJ and Marian Peterson of LaGrange, IL, who served with the 137th Station and the 279th Station as Army nurses in Wales/England during WWII. My mother, LT Lillian (Stearman) Salzman, is looking for them. Please contact her daughter, Janis Salzman, at 849 Pacific Ave #C, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 or by e-mailing jsalzman@garbc.org.
Anyone who served with the 7th RRFS, Undorn, Thailand, between Aug 1974-Jul 1975 or who served at Ft McClellan, AL, between Sep-Oct 1972. Please contact Jo Ann (Kinnecom) Satterly Murphy at B.murphy14@verizon.net.
Anyone who was in basic training F Co at Ft McClellan in Apr 1972. Did anyone else from my platoon retire? Please contact Sharon "Coop" Cooper at scooper365@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Barbara Wolfe, the Company Commander, who as in Co D and Co B at the WAC training battalion at Ft Lee, VA, between 1952-53. Please contact Mary (Tiano) Cullen at N2Santa@aol.com.
Anyone with information about SFC LaPage, WAC, who served as the supply sergeant for the WAC Detachment, WRAMC, Washington, DC, between 1970-72. She was originally from NH. Please contact Rita (Piggott) Fournier at Rita.Fournier@hood.army.mil or by writing 2016 Moonlight Dr, Killeen, TX 76543.
Any nurses who served with the 15th General Hospital in the ETO during WWII. I would really like to hear from you. Please contact Edna (Northrup) Crampton at ednacrampton@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Dorothy Reynolds who served in the WAC during the 1950s-60s. She served at West Point Army Hospital in 1961 and later at Ft Sill, OK. Please contact Marylyn (Gould) Cross at crossmarylyn@cs.com.
Beverly Bochman, ANC, and Florence Murley, AMSC, who served at Ft Bragg, NC, between 195l-52. Both made the Army a career and Beverly retired at San Antonio. Also, Margaret Ann Theresa Gerrettie, ANC, who went through basic training at Ft Sam Houston, TX, in 1951 and was later stationed at Ft Campbell, KY. Please contact Lyla "Spelly" Spelbring at spelder@cac.net, by calling 517-546-6307 or by writing 830 Maury Pl, Howell, MI 48843-9133.
Dawn Berowski who went to Still Photo School at Lowry AFB between 1978-79. Her last known assignment was in the White House Photo Lab. Please contact Betsy (Willingham) Winn at 478-825-1762 or by e-mailing betsywinn@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about SP5 Patricia (Armstrong) Umbaugh who was stationed at Ft Belvoir, VA, between 1966-68. She was originally from FL. She has a son about 35 years old whose name is Phillip. It is imperative that we find her as family is trying to locate her. Also, anyone with information about Shirley "Peanuts" Adkins, (maiden name) or Vicki Nycek, who were stationed at Ft Belvoir, VA, between 1966-69. Please contact Linda "Benji" (Klausing) Shope at LKShope@aol.com or by calling 616-352-1967.
Anyone who was in basic training Co A, 2nd Battalion at Ft McClellan, AL, between Jul-Aug 1973 with Drill Sergeant Roe, especially Harriet Duffner, Chris Baker and Carmen Vera. There was also a Drill Sergeant Lane. Please send an e-mail to me! Please contact Diane R Keeler at janeau@msn.com.
Anyone with information about Ellen "Maude" Goin who played clarinet and was a vocalist in the WAC Band in the 1960s. I believe she was originally from WA. Please contact Sharon Harrison at 399 Stansbury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455, by calling 805-937-3260 or by e-mailing twobirds@pronet.net.
Anyone with information about my mother, CPT Lillian Sabina (Coffey) Nye who served in the Army Nurse Corps between Sep 1944-1948. She trained at Ft Meade, MD; Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC; and Camp Gordon, GA. She was stationed in the European Theater (France, Germany and Belgium) and was there for the liberation of the concentration camps. Please contact Mrs. Jama Dike at wdike2948@mpinet.net or by writing 2948 Gimlet Dr, Deltona, FL 32738.
Anyone who served with the 115th General Hospital in England, or the 199th General Hospital in France, between 1944-45. Would like to hear from any of them. Please contact Martha Lee Bruce Schoenacher at lhstnd@aol.com.
Debbie Wheeler and Jan, forgive me but I can't remember her last name, who served at Ft Lee between 1970-71. Debbie was my barracks sergeant. Just would like to say hi and know how you are. Please contact Janet "Jo" Dix at jojodealer@comcast.net.
Anyone with information about Jeanette (NMN) McDermott who was in Co 3018 in Orlando, FL, in Nov 1972, and was later stationed at Miramar NAS in San Diego, CA. Jeanette graduated from Ritenour Senior High School in Overland, MO, in 1972 and entered the Navy in Nov 1972. After the Navy, she transferred to the Army Reserve from which she retired. We recently celebrated our 30th class reunion and a number of classmates asked about her. No one seems to know her whereabouts, but we would all love to know how she is. Please contact Colleen (McMullin) Gray at gray6913@aol.com.
Anyone who knew my mother, LT Ethel M Slabaugh, who served in the Cadet Nurse Corps and then the Army Nurse Corps between 1943-45. She spent six months at Camp McCoy, WI; one year in Santa Fe, NM, caring for German POWs; and was discharged in San Antonio, TX. Please contact Priscilla Arnett at Arnett73@earthlink.net.
Marine Corps
Anyone with information about LCpl Tina K Maher (maiden name) who was stationed at MCB, Camp Lejeune, between 1986-88. GySgt Melissa Whitney-Busby, Kim Supik and I would like to get in contact with you. Please contact Anna Ramirez-Grabill at zebra305@earthlink.net.Anyone who served in the USMCWR with Cpl Ruth Fisher at New River, NC; Quantico, VA; or Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA, between 1944-1945. The days are growing shorter! Please contact Ruth (Fisher) Botensten at rbotensten@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Sgt Eleanor Vidinha who served at the Marine Corps base in San Diego, CA, in 1951. She was originally from Elle Elle, Kauai, HI. Please contact Arlene (Benner) Rowland at 614-855-7029 or by e-mailing Berowland822@cs.com.
Anyone with information about Judy Kotzar who served in the USMC Women's Reserve from 1943 onward. She attended Navy Storekeeper's School at Indiana University, spent time at Jacksonville NAS and later Cherry Point, NC. She was originally from Johnstown, PA. Please contact Marjorie (Irish) Randell at 2953 Boeing Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 or by e-mailing mirwrite@pacbell.net.
Anyone who was in 4th Battalion, Platoons 4024 and 4025 at Parris Island in the Summer of 1991 or any WMs who went to Naval Aviation Supply School in Meridian, MI, between Aug-Nov 1991. Please contact Frances Anne (Allen) Van Note at avannote@cox.net, by calling 602-677-4308 or by writing to 4007 West Lane Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85081.
Any WRs who served at Celestial Navigation, Cherry Point, NC, between 1942-45. Some of us are getting together in Oct 2002. Please contact Phyllis (Slette) Stillwell at 1966 Garrison Way, El Cajon, CA 92019 or by e-mailing rs7084@msn.com.
Anyone with information about Bobbie Peeler who was stationed at HQMC between 1951-54. She later lived in CA. Since then I have lost track of her and would appreciate it if I could contact her again. Please contact Barbara "Barbe" Hosier at barbepatt@aol.com.
Any WRs who were at Henderson Hall between 1944-46, especially Marilyn Souza, Mary Shields and Dorie Stokes. Please contact Audrey "Teddy" Bayer-Tracy at 2547 Lake Rd, Ransomville, NY 14131 or by e-mailing bayer60@hotmail.com.
Navy
Anyone who knew my mother, Navy WAVE Jennie Stella (Phy) Poirier, who served during WWII. She enlisted in Philadelphia, went through training at Hunter College, then worked as a mailman at FPO New York City, and at FPO, US Naval Barracks, Washington, DC, where she left the Navy in Nov 1944. I am putting together a family history for my children and would really be interested in any old pictures of my mother. Please contact Ingrid (Poirier) Briles at sammyb555@wv-cis.net.Any Navy personnel who served at ONOP, Houston, TX, between Nov 1943-Sep 1945. Please contact Dorothy Turnbull Stewart at dotstew22@aol.com, by calling 503-371-3669 or by writing 1551 Center St, NE, #308, Salem, OR 97301.
Any WAVES who were in Bainbridge NRTC Company 76(W) between Sep-Nov 1952 or who were stationed at MCAS El Toro, between 1950-55. Please contact Frances Carey "Fran" "Kamaka" Harriman at Kamaka2@aol.com or by writing to PO Box 1223, Mountain View, HI 96771.
A boot camp book for or anyone who was in Co 15 Bainbridge, MD, between May-Jul 1961. Chief Green was the CC. Please contact Nancy F Baker at Bosnbak@msn.com.
Anyone who served with my mother, Mary T Swiatocha of Schenectady, NY, while she was in the Navy Nurse Corps during WWII. Please contact Michael Ciesinski at mfciesinski@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about Enid Virginia Crolius who worked for the Department of the Navy in the Washington, DC/Arlington, VA, area in the mid-1940s. Please contact Del C Nolan at del.nolan@gte.net.
Anyone who went through boot camp in Co 33 at Bainbridge, MD, between Nov 1961-Jan 1962. Also, anyone who was in Barracks 701 at Great Lakes from 1962-64. Please contact Virginia F "Ginny" (Carey) More at Jersie@Juno.com.
Anyone with information about HM3 Donna Patton who served at NAS Jax Hospital between 1969-70. Please contact Terry Lynn Jackson at fjackson904@aol.com.
Anyone with information about WAVE Betty Gelke who served at Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg, PA, in 1945. Please contact Elizabeth "Betty" (Krommes) Birkhimer at 13245 28 W, Greenfield, OH 45123 or by e-mailing bbirkhimer@viperlink.net.
Elizabeth "Betty" Bailey who served at Whiting Field, FL, between 1945-46. Please contact Madelyn Josephine "Madge" (Lucas) King at dockingb@aol.com, by calling 804-745-3986 or by writing 7205 Vida Ln, Richmond, VA 23225.
PN Cheryl Bayarsky Peer, a member of HS-1, who was stationed in Quonset Point, RI, and later at Jacksonville, FL, in the early 1970s. Her last known address was USNR in Longwood, FL. Please contact YN Debbie (Rake) Bausch at Abausch290@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Debra Mayhew (maiden name) of AZ who served with VT-21, Kingsville, TX, between 1975-77. Debra was a native of KS. Please contact Carol (Call) Casey at 378 Meridian St, Ext Unit 23, Groton, CT 06340, by calling 860-445-1648 or by e-mailing Carol_S_Casey@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about Ensign Christine "Robin" (Roberts) Lewis, USNR, Nurse Corps, who was stationed at Naval Operating Base Hospital, Norfolk, VA, in 1945. She was the maid-of-honor at my wedding on December 24, 1945. Later, she was married to James Lewis, USN, of Terry, MI. Christine's hometown was Chillicothe, OH. She and her husband lived in Norfolk, VA, for several years and then moved to Lighthouse Point, Boca Raton, FL. Years later, they divorced. Please contact Zella "Cotty" (Waller) Millon at PO Box 4759, Live Oak, FL 32064 or by e-mailing zame@lani.net.
Anyone with information about Airman Carol "Smitty" Smith who was attached to RATCC 17 in Jacksonville, FL, between 1960-62. She was originally from Long Island, NY. Please contact Mary "Big Mo" (O'Neill) Crowder at marycrow@bellsouth.net.
Anne DeMars, Charlotte Shone and the Casey sisters who were stationed at the NAS and were quartered at Quarters K in Arlington, VA, between 1953-56 and any other WAVES who worked in the Navy Photo Lab at that same time. Please contact Maureen Rosemary "Rosie" (O'Brien) Radtke at MRRAPP@juno.com.
Anyone who attended AK "A" School, NATTC, Jacksonville, FL, between Nov 1951 and Apr 1952. Please contact Jeanne (Bartenbach) Cade at PO Box 868, Ingram, TX 78025 or by e-mailing jcade@maverickbbs.com.
Anyone with information about Ensign Eunice Saunders, USNR, who was stationed initially in Cleveland, OH, and then Hi in 1944. Please contact Dell "Adela" (Chavez) Kaferly at dell.kaferly@worldnet.att.net, by calling 303-755-9319 or by writing 3340 South Wabash Ct, Denver, CO 80231-4525.
Anyone with information about Anita Cannon who served at San Diego Naval Hospital between 1942-45, and was the wife of Glen Cannon, USMC. She moved to the Atlanta, GA, area after her service. I would be thrilled to find any information about her. Please contact Eleanor Rose (Fehner) Meredith at ermeredith@hdtinfo.com or by calling 989-269-7649.
Any members of Co 34 who were at Bainbridge between Dec 1961-Feb 1962; anyone who then went to Great Lakes for Electronics Technician "A" School; and anyone who was stationed at NAS Lemoore, CA, between 1963-66. Please contact Elizabeth "Beth" (Schooler) Watkins at ewatkins25@hotmail.com.
Anyone who was at boot camp in Bainbridge, MD, between Oct-Dec 1967. Please contact Bernice "Bennie" Wells at bernice737@aol.com.
Brenda Best who served in the Navy from the late 1970s to the early 1980s and was once stationed in TN. Originally from Leesburg, VA, she moved to HI, circa 1977 and ended up joining the Navy while she was there. Please contact Melissa Sheridan Embser-Herbert at embserherbert@gw.hamline.edu.
Anyone with information about Jeanette (NMN) McDermott who was in Co 3018 in Orlando, FL, in Nov 1972, and was later stationed at Miramar NAS in San Diego, CA. Jeanette graduated from Ritenour Senior High School in Overland, MO, in 1972 and entered the Navy in Nov 1972. After the Navy, she transferred to the Army Reserve from which she retired. We recently celebrated our 30th class reunion and a number of classmates asked about her. No one seems to know her whereabouts, but we would all love to know how she is. Please contact Colleen (McMullin) Gray at gray6913@aol.com.
Air Force
Irma Stamps, formerly of Valdosta, GA, and Diane (Rauch) Schap who both served at 328th Infirmary, Richards-Gebaur (Grandview) AFB, MO, between 1955-57. Irma was my roommate and Diane married Don Schap. The Schap’s last known address was in MI. Please contact Reba Kirk "Kay" Moore at Melkay56@att.net.Any WAF personnel who served at O'Hare Field, IL, between 1949-50; Lackland AFB, TX, between Nov 1950-Jan 1951; or Shaw AFB, SC, between 1951-53; and any airmen who were stationed at Shaw AFB, SC, between 1950-54, for a reunion at Shaw AFB between Sep 13-15, 2002. Please contact Don Skinner at skinner@ddminc.net, by writing PO Box N, Aiken, SC 29802 or by calling 803-648-8641.
WAF pals who were in basic with TI SSgt Shirley Johnson at Lackland between Aug-Sep 1963 or who were stationed at Greenville, MI, between Oct-Dec 1963 or Travis AFB between 1964-65. Please contact Ruth Thomas at trifles1916@hotmail.com.
Anyone who was with the 42nd WAF squadron at Stewart AFB, NY, between Sep 1952-Jan 55, especially TSgt Mildred Pickle and SSgt Teresa Kalinoski. Please contact Jane A (Geisel) Robertson at JRobert105@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Capt Sandy Chambers, USAF, who served in AF Intelligence at Udorn Royal Thai AB between 1967-70 and with the 67 TRW (91st TRS) at Bergstrom AFB, TX, between 1971-73. She was married to Ben Chambers. Please contact Joan (Scherer) Bullock at rnjconway@yahoo.com or by writing to 7975 Green Glade Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Anyone with information about Vivian "The Red Baron" Baron or Barron who went to basic training at Lackland AFB between Jan-Feb 1969, went into the administrative field (702) and then went to HI. Please contact Karen Mercil at Cagnlac@Yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Sgt Cheri Robedeau-Firlit who was a pharmacy technician at Malcolm Grove Medical Center, Andrews AFB between 1972-76. She was originally from Toledo, OH, and graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1969. Please contact Margaret "Margie" (Spirko) Gillison at melgillison@aol.com, by calling 816-537-0561, or by writing 1003 Doc Henry Rd, Greenwood, MO 64034.
Anyone with information about Mary Lower (maiden name) who served with the 3402nd STUS at Keesler AFB, MS, between Feb-Aug 1987 and whose last known assignment was at Grissom AFB. Also, anyone who was in basic flight W035 at Lackland AFB between Dec 1986-Jan 1987. Please contact Vicki "Shank" DiMuro at Vickie2000@aol.com.
Alice Bloom, Joyce Sorenson or Phyllis Greiner who served at the hospital at Lackland AFB in 1966. Please contact Donna S (Stewart) Hopkins Kiehlmeier at Donna.Kiehlmeier@med.va.gov.
Terri Lynn Lewis (maiden) of Little Rock, AR, who was a medical technician at Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, between 1981-83. She was my maid-of-honor in my wedding 20 years ago. Please contact Christa (Norris) Davis at 245 Grier Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092 or by e-mailing christa.davis@maxwell.af.mil or christagdavis@hotmail.com.
Any members of the WAF volleyball and softball teams at March AFB, CA, between 1970-75. Please contact Leslie Phillips at lfphilli@tva.gov.
Jenny (Gross) Marshall who went to Accounting and Finance School at Sheppard AFB, TX, and then worked in the Accounting and Finance Office at Maxwell AFB, AL, between late 1962-64. She married David G Marshall and they moved to Tampa, FL, in 1964. Please contact Carol (Mattson) Kimbler at mikca@olp.net.
Anyone with information about Janet Stout Hammock, formerly of Lancaster, OH, who went through basic training WAF Flight 110 at Lackland AFB, TX, between Oct 31-Dec 4 1969; went to Sheppard AFB, TX, for Medical Administration Training; and was later stationed at Clark AB, Philippines. While at Clark she married SGT William "Woody" Hammock, USA. She was discharged in 1971, but in 1973 she and her husband enlisted in the AF and were stationed at Eglin AFB, FL, between 1973-1977. I lost touch with her then and would love to find her. Please contact Margaret (Lyons) Moore at malm3848@aol.com or by writing 6657 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110.
Anyone with information about any nurses who were stationed at Parks AFB between 1953-56, especially Mary Jane Maurer of PA, Mary Ann Tonne who transferred to K-55, Osan, in 1953, and members of the 3275th Medical Group. We are trying to plan a reunion in 2004. Please contact Cecilia (Gajan) Archer at cecearcher@juno.com.
Any information about Lt Dolores (Pike) McCrady of Warwick, RI, who went to OCS at Lackland AFB between Jan-Jun 1952. Please contact Barbara "Bejay" (Fendler) Fox at bjfox@pikesville.net.
Anyone with information about Amn Mary Frances Hastings (maiden) who went to Admin Tech School at Amarillo AFB, TX, and was assigned to March AFB, CA, in 1961. She was originally from Corpus Christi, TX. Also, anyone with information about Sandra O Parker Taranski who was also stationed at Amarillo AFB, TX, in 1961. She was originally from Knoxville, TN. Please contact Mary Connie Mares (Bertrand) Moffitt at howcon@zianet.com.
Anyone who went through basic training in 3743 WAF Squadron at Lackland between Jun-Jul 1969 and had MSgt Pointer and TSgt Salisbury as TIs. Come on girls, you know who you are, we watched the landing on the moon in the dark after 2100 hrs! Also, any one who served as a TI at Lackland between 1971-72 and may have been in one of my flights that I pushed as a TI. God bless all you women who proudly served! Please contact Carol Ann Mentzer at chief02@i-55.com.
Anyone who served at Eglin AFB between 1964-65. Please contact Gayle Patricia (Schrimmel) Gdovin at Pelican1944@earthlink.net.
Anyone with information about Suzanne Newfield, Diane Tyler or LaVerne Norris who were stationed at Andrews AFB, MD, between 1960-63. Suzanne and LaVerne were from NY and Diane was from NJ. Please contact SFC Wanda Smith, USA (Ret) at PO Box 175, Vader, WA 98593 or by e-mailing wsmith@vader.k12.wa.us.
Anyone with information about Mary Kennedy (married name) who went to Laboratory Phase II school at McDill AFB, FL, in 1977. She was married to Steve Kennedy and was sent to Germany. I think she later became a 2Lt. She was from RI and our other best friend was Jane Bond. Please contact Mary (Jordan) Alden at mlaeas@comcast.net.
Anyone with information about Helen Hope (Deal) Porter who served at the 3902nd USAF Hospital at Offutt AFB between 1955-57. She was originally from Monroe, LA. She married Mervin Frederick Porter while at Offutt, they later divorced and I do not know if she remarried. Please contact Glenda Kay (Hutton) Hutchins at 6335 Park Pl, Reno, NV 89523-1743 or by e-mailing KAZESCAPE@aol.com.
Colleen Maloney who was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in 1975 and Shirley Watson who went through basic training in 1973 and was stationed at Keelser AFB in 1974. Shirley and I lost contact in 1977 when she moved to Anchorage where I think she went to work for the Postal Service. I owe Shirley a very big apology and I would like to be able to give it to her. Please contact Susan "Sue" Lake at sjlgabby@netscape.net.
Cpt Helen Stanton of Staten Island, NY, who went through Basic Officer Medical Orientation at Gunter AFB, Montgomery, AL, in Jan 1953. We swapped silver bracelet/two dollar bill! Please contact Lillian Lucille "Lil" (Sopinski) Johannesen at LJohannese@aol.com.
Coast Guard
Barbara Sommers, SPAR ensign, who, in Nov 1944, was in the last class of SPAR officer candidates to be commissioned at the CG Academy. She later held a civilian job in Washington, DC. I have pictures of her at Academy she would enjoy. Please contact June (Kimball) Coghlan at jkcoghlan@aol.com.SPARs Delores Diegnau and Barbara R West who served at the Coast Guard Recruiting Station on Geary St in San Francisco between 1944-46. Please contact Thelma (Province) O'Malley at TOMA102132@aol.com.
BM3 Nancy Bucaro who was stationed at MSO San Francisco, MSO Miami, and attended BMA school in the mid-late 80s and early 90s. Please contact Cynthia "Cyndi" (Carleton)-Kimball at JCKIMBALL@ttlc.net.
Anyone who was in boot camp Co 1CG at Bainbridge, MD, in Mar 1965. There were 58 of us and we were the first company of SPARs since WWII. Please contact Clair Ann "Boo-Boo" (Boudreau) Gervais at Keeneau@juno.com.
Anyone with information about Dorothy Burns who served with the USCG in St Louis, MO, between in 1944-45. Please contact Eleanor (Newby) Seefeldt at eljon@netnet.net.
We Also Served
Anyone who knew my mother, LT Ethel M Slabaugh, who served in the Cadet Nurse Corps and then the Army Nurse Corps between 1943-45. She spent six months at Camp McCoy, WI; one year in Santa Fe, NM, caring for German POWs; and was discharged in San Antonio, TX. Please contact Priscilla Arnett at Arnett73@earthlink.net.Reunions
Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association 56th Annual Convention, Aug 15-18, 2002, Radisson Hotel, Branson, MO. Please contact Ronnie Millard at 816-358-0480 or Lizette Rhone at 773-929-2978.2002 WAVES National Convention, Aug 27-31, 2002, Portland Marriott, Portland, OR. Please contact Convention Co-Chairman Freddie McBride at 13570 SW Electric St, Beaverton, OR 97005-2431, by calling 503-644-2471 or by e-mailing Seagalfreddie@cs.com.
Women Marines Association (WMA) Biennial Convention, Aug 29-Sep 3, 2002, Minneapolis Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, MN. Please contact Doris Palmer at 8039 Harkness Rd, College Grove, MN 55016-3304 or by calling 651-459-4852; or visit the WMA’s Web site at www.womenmarines.org.
"A Salute to Oregon’s Veterans and Armed Forces," Aug 30, 2002, Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR. Please contact Diane Childs at 503-947-3259.
Hospital Ships of WWII Reunion, Sep 11-15, 2002, Seattle, WA. Please contact Ray or Shirley Seiple at 6233 Cassady Way, Carmichael, CA 95608, by calling 916-944-2461 or by e-mailing rseiple766@aol.com.
Korean War Era WAF and 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 620-764-3808.
All Services
Women who have served or are currently serving in the military who were injured and have limb differences or servicewomen who have served or are serving in the medical field who would like to share stories about their experiences with patient amputations. The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is working on a story involving women amputees for their bimonthly magazine entitled "InMotion" and would be interested in hearing your stories. Please contact Meredith P Goins at mgoins@amputee-coalition.org.Women with degrees in Home Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences or related areas of study such as Dietetics, Clothing/Textiles, Housing/Equipment, or Human Development, who have served or are currently serving in the US military. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), formerly the American Home Economics Association, is collecting the data for Project Identify and Recognize, which will preserve it for history and heritage and for presentation at its 100th anniversary celebration in 2009. Please contact Rita T Wood, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, PO Box 6000, 49 Rancocas Rd, Mount Holly, NJ 08060; by calling 609-265-5051; by faxing 609-265-5613; or by e-mailing wood@aesop.rutgers.edu.