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Winter 2003 (16th Edition)
USA | USMC | USN | USAF | USCG | We Also Served | Reunions | All ServicesArmy
Any Army nurses who served with the 262nd Station Hospital at Mussolini's HQ in Aversa Italy, during WWII. Please contact Margaret "Peg: (Taber) Gruskowski at 130 King St Littleton, MA 01460 or by e-mailing jsgranger1@aol.com.Anyone with information about Army nurse LT Catherine June "Katy" McCrisaken of Detroit, MI, who served in South America during WWII. Please contact Richard Coy at rwcoy@cs.com, by calling 562-697-5455 or by writing 1235 Pine Edge Dr, La Habra Heights, CA 90631-8505.
Anyone with information about SFC Rose M Romano who was the First Sergeant at the WAC Detachment, USA Garrison, Ft Devens, MA, prior to Sep 1969 and who transferred to Germany circa Sep 1969. She was originally from NY. Please contact Judy Curtis Schlageter at ladyjj49@earthlink.net or by writing 9903 Thompson Ave, Yukon, OK 73099.
Anyone with information about my mother, LT Nancy Eunice "Teenie" (Powell) Siebert, Army Nurse Corps, who was stationed at Camp Rucker between May-Jun 1944, Ft Benning between Jul-Apr 1945 and with the 110th Station Hospital in Vienna, Austria, between May 1945-Apr 1946. Also, anyone with information about my namesake, CPT Mildred Gay, Army Nurse Corps, who was also stationed with the 110th Station Hospital, Vienna, Austria, between 1945-1946. Please contact LTC Sally Gay Siebert, USA NC (Ret) at salsiebert@aol.com or by calling 859-887-2350.
Any WACs who served at Miami Army Air Field or Morrison Field between 1943-45, especially Maggie Devlin, Bunny Hatton, Opal Goss, Gladys Leahey, and Aida Devore. Please contact Mary (Stone) Senn at psenn1@attbi.com.
Anyone who served at Ft McClellan in Aug 1954 or Ft Sheridan in Aug 1961. For present information, I am a great-grandmother. Please contact Phyllis "Remmy" Remillard at 1540 N Torun Rd #191, Stevens Point, WI 54481 or by e-mailing Remmy54481@yahoo.com.
Anyone who served in the WAC Battery at Ft Sill, OK, with CPT Marion Trowe, our commander, and SGT Calloway, our first sergeant, between Jul 1956-Jul 57, especially Laura Gutherie who was originally from AL, and later went to Mannheim, Germany. Please contact Susan "Sue or Susie" (Clay) Dolla at rdollar@dejazzd.com.
Anyone who joined the Army Nurse Corps at Camp Claiborne, LA, in 1943, and was then assigned to 127th General Hospital in Houston, TX. My mother, Helen B (Willson or Wilson) Oliver of MI, will be 84 in Sep and would love to find some of her girlhood buddies. Please contact her daughter, Janet Hunter, at JLHUNTER@USPIS.GOV.
Anyone with information about Mary Beth Shively who was assigned to 123rd Signal Battalion and served as the 3rd Infantry Division Signal Officer in Wuerzburg, Germany, between 1991-92, and became commander of 67th Signal Battalion at Ft Gordon, GA, in 1997. Please contact Susan Winstead at cpt.winstead@mindspring.com.
Anyone with information about SSG Mary Brown who was stationed at Camp Paauche, New Orleans between 1944-46 and was sent to the ETO on the Algonquin in May 1946. I owe her a lot as she kept me alive when I was seasick for 13 days during the trip. Also, anyone who was stationed at Wiesbaden, Germany, between 1946-48, especially Louise Straszacker of CA, Ruth Wotring of NE, and Mattie Jane Fredricks of KY. Please contact Helen (Miller) Sims at GammaSims@aol.com or by calling 714-528-2234.
Anyone with information about WAC CPL Maxine Ripley (previous married name) Shipley who was assigned to the motor pool at Hammond General Hospital, Modesto, CA, between in 1944-45. In 1945, she married Calvin Shipley and was the matron-of-honor at my wedding in Modesto. She was born in the TX panhandle. I would love to speak with her. Please contact Gladys "Weedy" (Wedemeyer) Hefner at babyv@ntcnet.com.
Anyone with information about WAC Rosemary Chaffin (maiden name) of Chillicothe, OH, who served with the 98th General Hospital in Munich, Germany, between 1945-46. She later worked at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH, and then went to the Philippines circa 1946-47, which was my last contact with her. Please contact Ethel "Steffi" (Stefanics) Vance at Thomasvance2@aol.com or by writing 1120 Broadview Blvd, Dayton, OH 45419.
Sheila (McPeck) McCarthy who was stationed at Ft Eustis, VA, between 1985-89. Her last known address was in Panama. Her husband’s name was Tim McCarthy. I would love to hear from her. Please contact Atonia "Toni" (Pietan) Galloway at atonia@mymailstation.com.
Anyone with information about Jacqueline Taylor or any other WACs who served with 2666th WAC Wire Company in Algiers, Algeria, and Caserta, Italy, between 1943-45. Please contact Jacqueline (Taylor) Dunlap Stanley at jdickson@bartnet.net.
Carol A Newell, Brenda Thorp, Mary, Kitty Stich and anyone else who served at Ft McClellan, AL, between Sep 19, 1969-Feb 11, 1972. I am so anxious to hear from someone and rehash old times and memories. Please contact Cherie Gow by calling collect to 909-862-3382, by e-mailing WackieWaf@aol.com, by writing to 26297 East Baseline, Space 24, Highland, CA 92346.
Anyone with any information about any members of WAC OC Class #2, Ft Des Moines, IA, in 1942. Please contact Elizabeth "Betty" Ryland at nislam@ffsinc.com.
Anyone with information about WAC SGT Dorothy Lou Sims or WAC SGT Adele Apfelbaum who were stationed at Ft Des Moines, IA, between 1942-45. Please contact Doris (Lynch) Zavala at dorismz6@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Nurses Clara Duley of San Diego, CA; RoseMary Slavin of CA; Virginia Sharbaugh of Carroltown, PA; and Udine Crow of MS and Dr Milton Axthelm of Caledonia, OH, who were assigned to the 41st Evacuation Hospital during WWII. Please contact Jane Agnes (Allen) Hawkins at 901-386-1721 or by e-mailing jah1721@aol.com.
Anyone with information about WAC CPL Ruth Geraldine Westbrook who served as a nurse’s aid at the Station Hospital, Tinker Field, OK, now known as Tinker AFB, between 1943-45. She was originally from northern MI. I would like to renew my acquaintance with her. Please contact Herman Don Penner at 606 Pratt St, Apt 502, Longmont, CO 80501-4945.
LT Turner, an Army nurse who treated my uncle, Norman Bonnevie, in Ward B-1 of the 54th General Hospital, New Guinea, between Feb 8-Apr 18, 1945. He was recovering from a leg injury obtained in the Philippines. Please contact Norman Bonnevie through his nephew, Bruce Bonnevie, at bruceabonnevie@hotmail.com.
Any women who were in Co C, 7774th Army Unit, Signal Service Battalion that was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1955. Please contact Karene "Furgie" Furguson at conney8348@aol.com.
Anyone who went through basic training at Ft McClellan in Sep 1975. It would be great to here from you. Please contact Joyce (Ford) Sampson at Sarajoy45@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Army nurse Elizabeth "Betty" Emmington-Smart who served in the ETO between 1943-45. Please contact Lorraine "Andy" (Anderson) Leas at kareneannie@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Rebecca Garica, Carol Lundquist, Deborah Youtsey and Karen Mullins who lived in the WAC Barracks, Heidelberg, Germany, between 1969-71. Please contact Patricia Lee "Sissy" (Welsh) Dillingham at littleredrocket@spacey.net.
Anyone with information about LT Suzanne Christy or Christie, a nurse at the 12th EVAC Hospital, Cu Chi who cared for me in 1968 after I was wounded in Jan 1968. She was stationed at the hospital between 1967-68 and was married to a chopper pilot or a dentist. I desperately need to see her and thank her face to face for the love and care she gave me. No place is too far. Please contact LT John W Erby, USA, (Ret) at 513-777-1538 or by e-mailing ltjwerby@aol.com.
Women who went through basic training at Ft McClellan, AL, during the summer of 1966, especially Rosie Tungate, Linda Neal, Susie Ringler and Carol Dzafra. Please contact Linda D (Carney) Benoit at Lindee1947@aol.com.
Mary "Elaine" Pickney who served in Germany during the 1980s. Her husband's name is Waymond and she has two sons. Also, anyone who was at Ft McClellan in August 1974. Please contact Leasha Aquinette Dixson at leashad@hotmail.com.
Patsy Coon, Beth Hoppe, Janet Baldi, Connie J "CJ" Randolph and Exelainar "XE" Ford who went to Women Officers' Orientation Course (WOOC), Ft McClellan between Jan-May 1977. Connie went to Signal Officer Basic between Jun-Aug 1977, and served in the Signal Corps in Germany, between 1977-79. She had graduated from Austin Peay University, TN. Exelainar, of ME, went to Transportation Corps after WOOC, and was stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany, between 1980-82. Also, Melissa Carter Jost who went through WOOC between May-Aug 1977; served in the Signal Corps, 7th Infantry Division in CA; and then served in Korea. She also taught ROTC and married Bob Jost of FL who was in Military Intelligence in 1983. Please contact Sue Tully at sgtully@earthlink.net or call 631-728-5774.
Anyone with information on JoAnn Grant Barrow who served at Ft McClellan, AL, between 1961-62. Please contact Joanne (Lewis) Raiber at vicnjo@cox.net.
Anyone from Co C, 1st Battalion who served at Ft McClellan, AL, in May 1976 and graduated as the last company of WACs, especially Linda Chasco. Also, anyone who served in 8th MP Co, 8th Infantry Division in Mainz, Germany, between 1976-78. Please contact Melinee Perry at mlperry@monticello.net.
Anyone who was stationed at Valley Forge Army Hospital between Dec 1967-Mar 1970. Please contact Karen (McCarville) Backes at BACKESK@aol.com.
Anyone who was in Co A, 1st Battalion during basic training and Leaders School, Ft Lee between Dec 1948-Mar 1949; or was stationed with the WAC Detachments at Ft Leavenworth between 1949-50; Frankfurt, Germany, between Aug 1950-Dec 1951; 97th General Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany, between Dec 1951-Jun 1953; or was stationed at Brooke Army Hospital in 1949; Fitzsimmons Army Hospital between Sep 1953-Oct 1954; Walter Reed Army Hospital between 1954-Jul 1955 or at North Post, Ft Myer, VA, between 1955-56. Please contact Frances "Stevie" Stevens at 6599 Chester Ave #801, Jacksonville, FL 32217 or by e-mailing narf1925@juno.com or narfatjax@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about SGM Penny Moore, USA (Ret), who served at Ft McPherson, GA, between 1985-87, and was later stationed at Ft Belvoir, VA, and then at Ft Gordon, GA, where she retired. She was originally from OH. Also, anyone who was in WAC Officer Basic Course at Ft McClellan between Aug-Dec 1970. Please contact COL Joan Brunken at COLJBVW@AOL.COM or by writing to PO Box 449 Thonotosassa, FL 33592.
Any women who served in the USA in Brisbane, Australia, or in Hollandia, New Guinea, between 1944-45, especially my roommate in Brisbane, Helen Valossis. Please contact Gertrude "Frenchie" (Oldfield) Kent at gmok53@yahoo.com.
Marine Corps
Anyone with information about Summer White, a young Marine officer who was in NJROTC under the instruction of CDR William Isenhour, USN (Ret.) at Newton-Conover High School, NC, between Aug 1993-May 1994. Please contact CDR William Isenhour, USN (Ret.) at 5590 Grace Chapel Rd, Hickory, NC 28601 or by e-mailing sushi01@charter.net.Anyone with information about Cpl Wilhelmina "Willie or Billie" Genevieve Lopez, USMC, who trained in Platoon 13A at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, and was stationed at Parris Island, SC, from late 1960-62. She was originally from CA. Please contact Carmen (Teesdale) Atteberry at gatteberry@netonecom.net, by calling 231-832-5565 or by writing PO Box 147, Hersey, MI 49639.
Women Marines Karen Frazier, Jeannie Hopfer, "Willy" and Diane who worked in the Staff Judge Advocate's Office at Camp Lejeune, NC, between 1977-79. It's very important that I get in touch with you as soon as possible! Please contact Camelia Long at ronsie@prodigy.net or by writing 5026 Village Ct, San Antonio, TX 78218.
Anyone with information about Joyce Cook, Florence Tomlin or "Tommy" Thompson who served at Camp Lejeune, NC, between 1951-53. All three were in my wedding on June 26, l953. Please contact Nellie Iris "Jo" (Cross)-Rudesill at heyirisr@aol.com.
Tex Beecham and Jean Fisher who were stationed at Henderson Hall between 1954-55. Please contact Carol "Muffin" Watson at 702-240-6997 or by e-mailing gorjuscj@aol.com.
Any women who attended 31st WOCC, Quantico, VA, between Oct-Dec 1972 or served at Camp Pendleton between 1973-75. Also, Helen Darlene Krueger who, as a captain, served as adjutant at Base Materiel Battalion in 1972. She was later CO at WRTC, Parris Island, and, after retiring as a LtCol or Col, moved back to the Quantico area. Please contact LtCol Mary (Adams) Broussard, USMCR (Ret) at broussusmc@aol.com.
Navy
Anyone who worked at the Outpatient Clinic at Farragut Village or any PhMs who were stationed at USNH, Farragut, ID, between 1943-45. Please contact Ruth "Non" (Dalton) Delacqua at r.delacqua@mchsi.com.Anyone who was in Co 39 at NTC Bainbridge, MD, in 1961, especially Sayde Bishop of Richmond, VA; Linda Guillebeaux of Philadelphia, PA; Bonnie Hansen of Lusk, WY; Edna Saylor of Belton, MI; Jean Szekely of Vermillion, OH; and Carol Wood of Santa Rosa, CA. Also, Charlotte Houston of Ft Worth, TX, who was in Co 38. Please contact Lynda Graham at no1scorpio@mindspring.com.
Anyone with information about Mary Raftus, Eleanor Clough, or Ellen Eileen McRae who served in Key West, FL, between 1943-46 or Ruth Edwards Tully who served in Washington, DC, in 1942. Please contact Mary Louise (Saunders) Thornton at Rishroo@aol.com, by calling 661-260-3828 or by writing 24430-B Hampton Dr, Valencia, CA, 91355.
Anyone with information about HM3/LT Patricia A Miller, a physician’s assistant, who was stationed at Barber's Point NAS between 1976-79. Please contact HMC Roberta "Bobbie" Bickford, USN (Ret) at cbickford@sbcglobal.net.
Anyone with information about Carolyn Bowen who was stationed at Great Lakes between 1963-65. Carolyn was born and raised in Green Bay, WI. Please contact Sally Jo Miller at dagosto2000@yahoo.com.
WAVE Edith (Shipp) Lemereaux (not sure of the spelling) who served in Boston, MA, during WWII. Her last known address was in Long Beach, CA. Please contact Emil Mike Banas at 1426 SE Fancy Free Dr, Pullman, WA 99163.
Anyone with information about Navy WAVE Marjorie Faust Spurlock who was stationed at the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Cleveland, OH, during WWII. Please contact Anne Mansfield Henderson at antanan55@aol.com or by writing 5370 NW 36 Ter, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Anyone who served with my mother, WAVE Esther Ruth (Doege) Brandis, who was a Yeoman in the US Navy and was stationed at Great Lakes, Stillwater, OK, and other places between 1942-45. She was originally from Chicago. I would love to hear from women who knew her. Please contact Pam Brandis at pbrandis@bpa.gov or by calling 866-879-2303, ext 5854.
Lorraine Robinson Hunt was in the 10th Regiment, Hunter College in Jul 1943. She was originally from Marion, MA, and her last known address was in Silver Spring, MD, where they lived while her husband George served with the Navy Department in Washington, DC. Please contact Elizabeth (Rasch) Marsh at 17741 E Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, by calling 714-538-8771 or by e-mailing Lizrmar@aol.com.
Seaman Madeline "Maddy" Smith who worked at COM9, Commandant, 9th Naval District, Great Lakes between l960-61; and Joanne (Mohr) Standifer who was stationed at Great Lakes between 1960-62. Maddy was originally from Rockford, IL. Joanne went home to East St. Louis, IL, when she was discharged. Please contact Sharon Vaughan at Shavon3@attbi.com.
Betty Guinn of Dallas, TX, who was stationed at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, VA, in the early 1950s. She was employed by an oil company and may currently be living in the Four Corners area. I lost track of her in 1952. Please contact Clara Brock at ltbrousn@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Ms. Carrie Edwards who was stationed at Naval Station Long Beach, CA, between 1962-65. Ms. Edwards was originally from Washington, DC. Please contact George Dorsey "Dorse" White at dorsey77@yahoo.com or by writing 3809 Dillingham Dr, Modesto, CA 95357.
Air Force
Sgt Betty Webb who served in the 4404th WAF Squadron, Pope AFB, Ft Bragg, NC, in 1952. Please contact Frances "Fran" (Hassay) Antal at frantal@aol.com.
Anyone with information of Pat Price or Pat Price Akin who served in the USAF NC at Norton AFB, CA, and Lyon AB, France, between 1959-62. Please contact Mary Ann (Cardwell or Cordwell) Stone at gatorfan_32839@prodigy.net or by writing 409 Doolittle St, Orlando, FL 32839.Any members of BMTS 3711 Squadron, Flight W085 at Lackland AFB in 1981 or anyone who was served in the 2021st Communication Squadron at Tyndall AFB between 1982-84. I would love to hear from you. Please contact Kay (Wittmeier) Ortman at daveandkay@dtgnet.com.
Judith (Hernandez) Griffin who married Gary Griffin in HI, circa 1969-70 and was later discharged due to pregnancy. They moved to Los Angeles, CA, and finally to Houston, TX, where I lost track of them. Marcella "Marcie" (Urena) Laflin of NJ, who was stationed at Tachakawa AB, Japan, in 1969, and was then transferred to Hickman AFB, HI. She married Douglas Laflin at Hickman AFB in 1970, and I was in her wedding. She was later discharged due to pregnancy and they were stateside. We were in touch for awhile, but it has been a long time. Janette (Felder) Moore who was stationed at Hickam AFB, HI, between 1969-70. She married Craig Moore of OH, in HI, and was later discharged due to pregnancy. He was stationed at Castle AFB, CA, which is the last time I heard from them. Please contact Ora (Corner) Teague at rjteague@prodigy.net.
Former Air Force captain Glenda Miller who was assigned to Headquarters Recruiting Service, Randolph AFB, TX, in 1987, subsequently served a tour in Anchorage, AK, and then was assigned to SPACECOM, Peterson AFB, CO, between 1994-96. She retired from the Air Force at Peterson in 1996, and then accompanied her husband to Wright Patterson, AFB, Dayton, OH. Their last known address was somewhere near Atlanta, GA. Please contact Jean Driscoll at jean.driscoll@uchsc.edu.
Anyone who served with the 134th AACS in communications on the flight line at Midland, TX, between 1944-45, especially, Mervyn A "Rusty" Griffin of GA. She later shipped out on the USS Augusta to go and serve at Orly Field, Paris, France. Please contact Mildred (Howell) Deno Cavanaugh at milbilc@worldnet.att.net.
Anyone who went through basic training at Lackland AFB, TX, between Aug-Sep 1966 or was assigned to 3245th Communications Group, Andrews AFB between 1966-70. Please contact Rosanne (Scott) Hunter at andrew2rose@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Raya Rachlin, DMD, who was stationed at Keesler AFB during the 1950s or A1C George Chargaris who was stationed at Lowery AFB in the mid-1950s. Please contact Frances "Fran" (Burger) Snyder at drsnyder@digitalexp.com or by calling 850-674-4419.
Anyone with information about Susaannah Schaefer, uncertain of spelling, of FL, and Karen Gould of OK, who attended basic training at Lackland AFB in Dec 1984. Please contact Tory (Heron) Gaulke at gaulke1@netzero.net or by calling 301-218-8816.
Anyone with information about Patricia Bender who worked at the gym as an Athletic Specialist and was the coach of our Women's Volleyball Team at Webb AFB, TX, between 1975-77. Please contact Cheryl Ann (Bowser)-Antonich at CAntonich@aol.com.
Basic trainees and permanent party personnel who served with the 3650th Basic Military Training Wing, Sampson AFB, Romulus, NY, between 1950-56. Please contact William W "Bill" Thomas, President, Sampson AFB Veterans Association, Inc., at 100 West Edward St, Iselin, NJ 08830-1120; by calling 732-549-9634; or by e-mailing wwt1219@aol.com.
Anyone with information about any women who were in Flight 99 at Lackland AFB between Oct-Dec 1963, Gunther AFB between Jan-Apr 1963 or Maxwell AFB to Oct 1967, especially Pat Alt, Pat Ott, Edna Brotmarkle, Carol "Willie" Welmeier, or Skip Mays of NY. Please contact Susan "Sue" (Alt) Randolph at SudiQD@aol.com or 2657 Graham Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Anyone with information about Claudett Booker, originally of Houston, TX, who was stationed at Stewart AFB in 1964. Please contact Nester Trimble at trinistar@lvcm.com.
Claire Gallagher of LA who went to Tech School at Keesler AFB, MI, between May-Oct 1969. I would love to get in touch with her! Please contact Virginia L. "Ginny" (Chambers) Beier at lostiniowa@webtv.net.
Coast Guard
No Coast Guard requests were submitted for this quarterly edition of In Search Of.We Also Served
No We Also Served requests were submitted for this quarterly edition of In Search Of.Reunions
Women in the Air Force (WAF) Association Annual Reunion, Sep 2-8, 2003, Colorado Springs, CO. Please contact Carol Poynor, Secretary, at 5910 Cliffmore Dr, San Antonio, TX 78250, by calling 210-681-5922, or by e-mailing wafassn@aol.com.All Services
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.