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Fall 2007 (36th Edition)
USA | USMC | USN | USAF | USCG | We Also Served | All Services | ReunionsArmy
Anyone with information about WAC Wanda Mollohan who served in circa 1952. Also, anyone who attended basic training Co B, WAC Bn from Jun-Jul 1952 or anyone who served with me at Ft Lee, VA; Sam Houston, TX; or Okinawa, Japan. Please contact Barbara (Summers) Johnson at 513 1st Ave, Sacred Heart, MN 56285.Anyone with information about June Gaskins who served in the WAC during WWII. Please contact Cathie Ann (Palmer) Swanson at cathiektbug46@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Margie A Smith. We joined the service together in 1957 at Ft McClellan, AL. We both went onto clerical training class #12 at Ft McClellan in 1958, before being assigned to Ft Sam Houston, TX. Margie was originally from Liberty, TN, and married Herb Gundt in Nov 1959. Please contact Norma (Wiles) Thomas-Herr at travelnfolks@fulton-net.com, 419-335-2314 or 7856 State Rt 108 Lot 33, Wauseon, OH 43567-9273.
Anyone with information about CPT Rosemary Kennedy, who served with the 3rd Field Hospital. Please contact Dennis “Doc Bones” Gross at deg453@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Barbara Sistrunk. She completed ANC basic at Ft Sam Houston, TX, in 1961 and served at Ft Huachuca, AZ. She was a graduate of Fordham Nursing Sch in NY and a native of Oyster Bay/Amityville, NY, area. She separated from the service circa 1964 and relocated to San Francisco, CA. I have been looking for her for 40 years. Please contact Kay (Franklin) Lanier at ladykay68@verizon.net.
Anyone with information about Dot Hill with whom I served in CO from 1956-57. I think she was originally from TX. Also, anyone with information about Gloria Bowie. Originally from GA, I served with her in CO and Okinawa, Japan. Please contact Helen “Jo” (Tackett) Welch at htw41183@alltel.net.
Anyone who attended basic training Co F, WAC Bn, or AIT at Combined Training Ctr, Ft McClellan, AL, Apr-Sep 1972. Also, anyone with information about Connie Holt (from TN or WV), Cathy Bakka (from WY or MT), SFC Gladys Beckley (former CTC instructor), and MSG Elizabeth Jean Ball (last known in Korea). I’ll never forget Pallas Athena days or my platoon. Please contact Jean Holder at gloria.holder@sbcglobal.net.
Anyone who served with retired SGT Nancy A Jones from 1968-88. She had a stroke in 1995. I’m sure she would appreciate hearing from all the friends she made during her military service. Mail a note or a greeting to Nancy Jones, PO Box 389, McComb, OH 45858. For more information, please contact Gloria Holder at gloria.holder@sbcglobal.net.
Anyone with information about dietitian LT White from the 4th WAAC Training Center at Ruston, LA, circa 1943. Please contact Lucille Coit at funyfarm@drtel.net.
Anyone who served with my mother LT Ione (Nelsen/Nelson) Forche. She was an Army nurse who served in Germany during WWII. She then served in Panama and married Robert Forche there. Please contact Terry Forche at dntforche@comcast.net.
Anyone with information about SP4 Crystal (Lunn) Lingenfelter, who was originally from Falmouth, MA. After her discharge, she had twin boys and then another son. We served at WAC Det, Ft McClellan, AL, in 1972, and again in Okinawa, Japan, in 1976-77. We lost contact in 1984 and I miss her terribly. Please contact Debbie Kreller Manning at dmann45@yahoo.com, 706-615-2145 or 4593 Labrador Dr, Columbus, GA 31909.
Any women who served or anyone with information about women who served at Ft Shafter, HI, during WWII. Please contact David E Hilkert at david.e.hilkert@us.army.mil.
Anyone with information about Army nurses Signe M Teigen and Evelyn T Peterson who served in the European Theater from May 1945-May 47. They also served during the Korean War from Jan 1951-Jan 53 with the 62nd Field Hospital. Please contact Corrine Hansen at chansen@mailstation.com or PO Box 210, Greenleaf, KS 66943.
Anyone with information about Joann Powell who attended AIT communication training, Ft Gordon, GA, in 1980. I miss hearing you call out “Good Morning Ft Gordon!” each morning. Please contact Brenda L (Setters) Lemon Hunt at celticdreams62@yahoo.com.
Women who joined the USAR through the Civilian Acquired Skills Program (CASP). If you enlisted under this program or were a drill SGT or officer in charge of trainees, I’d like to record your experiences or your life after basic. Please contact retired MAJ Victoria S Bell at cchex@rochester.rr.com.
Anyone with information about SGT Charlene Jenkins. In 1994, she was based in Schweinfurt, Germany, and had a son named Edward. She had a huge impact in my life and I would like to talk to her and see how she is doing. Please contact Brandi Markland at brandimarkland@yahoo.com or 301-464-6874.
Anyone with information about Charlotte Stewart from Edwight, WV, and Barbara Dillow from the Beckley, WV, area. We enlisted together and attended basic training at Ft Lee, VA, in the summer of 1952. Please contact Mary Lou (Burford) Warren at bayousis1930@bayou.com.
Anyone with information about my mother Virginia (Dare) Meeks McClintock, from WV. She was a nurse with the 30th Field Hospital, 3rd Army, during WWII. She died before she could share memories with her family. I have a photo album with pictures of women named Evans, Cottrell, Beavers Pecora, Stout and Towery. She was awarded the Bronze Star and I’d like to know the story behind it. Please contact Mary McClintock Arnold at arnoldfamily@erols.com or 804-272-7264.
Anyone with information about Gwendolyn Martin. Please contact Audrey (Jacoby) Phillip at aphil69545@aol.com.
Anyone with information about WAC Thelma Armistead who was in basic training Co D, 3rd Plt, Ft Lee, VA, the summer of 1952. She is African American and was from IN. Please contact Carolyn Townsend at townsendrock7@aol.com or PO Box 37, Rocky Point, NC 28457.
Anyone who went through basic training with me in C Co, 4th Plt, 2nd Bn, Ft McClellan, AL, June 1973 (Drill Sgt Huffaker). Also, anyone who served with me at Ft Benning, GA, 1973-74, or the 97th General Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany, 1974-76. Please contact Marie Valenzuela at storylady4106@msn.com.
Anyone with information about Ada Hill who served in the 702nd Maint Bn, Camp Casey, Korea, in 1979. Please contact Susan Fulmer Klypchak at sklypchak@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Joan Hunt who trained at Ft McClellan, AL, Oct 1962-Jan 63. She has a brother, Robert. Also, anyone who was at Ft Rucker, AL, either WAC or WO Candidate, from 1963-65. Please contact LaMonte Hicks Woods at shubeteach@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Army nurse MAJ Beadie Mae Parker who served at William Beaumont General Hospital, Ft Bliss, TX, in the early to mid 1960s. Please contact Sandra “Enos” Conwell at sconwell@lowellfive.com.
Anyone who attended basic training C Co, 4th Plt (SGT Danley), Ft McClellan, AL, Jun-Aug 1967. Please contact Yvonne DeCarlo Johnson at nursecutup@msn.com.
Anyone with information about SP4 Hope Parker who was at Valley Forge Army Hospital, PA, from 1969-70. Please contact Neil Atkinson at nlga9185@msn.com.
Anyone with information about Michael Ann Penn. She served as the supply SGT at HHC, 8th ID, Rose Barracks, Bad Kreuznach, Germany, 1990-92. Please contact Marcia Reinert Kelley at mbigdoggsi@cableone.net or 712-212-1616.
Anyone who attended basic training at Ft Leonard Wood, MO, Jul 1979, C13 BT. Please contact Lynnetta (Davis) Flack at lynn_flack@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about MAJ Lillian Wilkie Appleby who was an assistant to General Hap Arnold during WWII. She is my great aunt and I would love to find out more information about her and her WWII service. I know she was in either Hawaii or the Philippines when Japan surrendered. Please contact Lisa Marie Winger at lwinger13@aol.com.
Anyone with information about MAJ Linda Viar, AGR Nurse from TN. She served with the 345th CSH, Jacksonville, FL, in the mid-1980s. Please contact either Phyllis Stafford at 904-739-6618 or Phyllis Sterling at 904-379-2093; or Dr. Phyllis Sterling, 5250 Santa Monica Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
Anyone who attended basic training 2nd Bde, Delta D2, Ft McClellan, AL, in Nov 1975. Also, anyone with information about Regina Russell (Bogel) from Glen Burnie, MD. Her last know whereabouts was Clarksville, TN, around 1981. Please contact Karen G Hall-Harper at 770-964-8808.
Anyone with information about Army nurse 1LT Frankie who was stationed at the 97th General Hospital, Ward U400, Frankfurt, Germany, from 1945-49. I think she was from Utica, NY. Please contact Joseph Leroy Howe at jhowe4@tampabay.rr.com.
Anyone with information about SPC Lila (I believe) Ambrose, who was assigned to the WAC Det, Ft Shafter, HI, between Jun 1968-Jun 70. I believe she was originally from OR. Pleasecontact Jennings “Jay” Vanover at jennings.vanover@dla.mil.
Anyone with information about Dolores Alice Ozuna, from Sonora, AZ. She served in the Army during WWII. Please contact Navy veteran Joseph O Lopez at 747pilot@prodigy.net.
Marine Corps
Anyone with information about Sgt Vivienne P Marcotte, a Woman Marine from WWII. She drove a truck at Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA, from 1944-45. Please contact Leo LaPrade at deeandleo@aol.com.Anyone with whom I may have served at Camp Lejeune, NC, from 1955-56. Also, anyone with information about SSgt Sylvia “Oakie” James. Please contact Martha “Marty” Doucette at DBruno9838@aol.com or 171 Bryan Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532.
Anyone with information about Maggie Hughes, Melinda Nepfel or anyone at WOBS, Aug 1971. Please contact Virginia “Ginger” Allen at allenrutgers@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Laura Jane Kesterson, Gerri Christner Hawkins and Kathy Knippers Anders Smith or anyone from Plt 15A, circa 1960. Please contact Gloria (Matthews) Salter at 1940morningglory@comcast.net.
Any women Marines who may have served with my mother, PFC Margaret L “Peggy” Vaughan, from 1943-45 in Washington, DC. I am in the process of putting a family book together and I would like to include something about her time in the Marines. She passed away in Feb 1974. Please contact Merrill A Vaughan at mavaughanpost75@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Woman Marine Betty Boye from Charlotte, NC. We were in boot camp together in Plt 9B, MCRD, Parris Island, SC, from Sep-Oct 1966. We were both 6’ tall, blonde and struggled to learn to march until we were put at the back of the formation. Our boot camp female DIs were Sgt Bullard and Sgt Wirtz and the male DI was Sgt Gunter. Betty and I both went on to Basic Electronics School at MCRD San Diego, D Co, C&E Bn. Please contact Kathleen Jeanne Tierney at kathy2tall@yahoo.com.
Navy
Active Duty and Reserve women Naval officers for participation in a study that will examine your experiences on ships and/or in combatant related occupations or roles. The study is being conducted by the Mark O Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University and will examine women Naval officers’ careers and the trends and patterns reflected as a result. Please visit http://survey.oit.pdx.edu/ss/wsb.dll/101/FemaleNavyOfficersActive_Reserve_ shipboard.htm to complete an online questionnaire. For a hard-copy questionnaire, please contact Dr GLA Harris at Glah@pdx.edu or 503-725-9594.Anyone with information about my mother Sp(T)1C June Elizabeth (West) Sherron. She served as a LINK trainer at NAS Vero Beach, FL, from Oct 1943-Dec 45. Originally from Ida Grove, IA, she met my dad AETM2 Harold Sherron while at Vero Beach. They both left the service and made their home in FL. I am looking for information, pictures and personal stories about my mother’s time in the Navy and her job as a LINK trainer. Please contact Kathi Turner at lawdawgsleach@aol.com.
Anyone who was in Co 18 at NTC Bainbridge, MD, from Apr-Jun 1962, or served at NAS Alameda, CA, from mid-1962-Mar 65. Also, anyone with information about Marilyn Bryan, Marilyn Strickland, Joyce Boden and Marilyn Lindsten. Please contact Betty Jane (previously Pearson) Miller at gemgabb@yahoo.com.
Anyone who attended boot camp, Co 31, Bainbridge, MD, Sep-Nov 1962. Also, anyone who attended Corps School, Naval Service Training Ctr Great Lakes, IL, from Nov 1962-Apr 63 or served at Naval Hospital San Diego, CA, from 1963-64. Please contact Barbara (Bitgood) Sebring at gandbsebring@msn.com.
Anyone with information about Ilene Clark, who served in the USN in 1952. Please contact Violet (Schultz) Ragland at gabaragland@sbcglobal.net.
Anyone who served with my mother MM2 Julia Catherine Pakiz, who served in the WAVES from 1943-45. She was originally from New York City and attended her technical training in Memphis, TN. She then served at NAS Alameda, CA. Contact Patrica Temple at flatcoat@metrocast.net or 603-556-4839.
Anyone with information about SN Pamela Majors whose last known duty station was Newport, RI, from 1972-74. She was approximately 21 years old then and her home of record may have been in OH. Please contact Sharon (Noland) Laquerre at elaquerre@stx.rr.com.
Anyone with information about my former shipmate RM2 Diane Neves. She also had the last names Callahan and Gilmore. She served at NAVCAMSLANT Norfolk, VA, and on the USS Yellowstone AD-41, homeport Norfolk, VA. Originally from NY, her last known address was in St Petersburg, FL. Please contact Saundra Corali at corali4@aol.com.
Anyone with information about LT Janice Morton who joined the USN in the early 1970s. She served as a trainer at the Presidio in CA and taught school in northern IN. She was originally from Robinson, IL. Please contact Barb (Miles) Barlow at bbarlow46@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about PN2 Polly Gaidos or Sharon Pylant from TX. Also, any WAVES in boot camp Co 14 or 15, Bainbridge, MD, in Nov 1968, or any Hospital Corps WAVES who served at Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, from Jun 1969-Dec 70. Please contact Jeanie Elwing Morshead at Arwen2@aol.com.
Anyone with information about women who went to boot camp in Apr 1977 at Orlando, FL, and had PO1 Gifford as their company commander. I retired from the USNR in Apr 2000 due to medical reasons. I would love to hear from prior peers and those current peers still in the military. Please contact Sandra Kay Anderson at sandi.anderson@ssa.gov.
Anyone with information about WAVE Betty “Bett” Jane Kuhre who served in KS and HI during WWII. She was an excellent markswoman and swimmer. She worked on planes and, I believe, she was also a medic. She also served in the Korean War and was originally from Warren, PA. Please contact Kirsten Holmquist at mscheetah8@hotmail.com.Anyone with information about LTJG Starr Telfer who served at Bethesda Naval Hospital, 1972-74, and Corpus Christi Naval Hospital, 1974-76. Her hometown was Tulsa, OK. Please contact Martha Hopkins Crothers at martha@crothersfamily.net or 340 Borton’s Mill Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-3301.
Anyone with information about Navy nurse LT “Kitty” Haley. We served at MCAGCTC, Twentynine Palms Station Hospital, circa 1975-78. She had two dogs, a poodle-mix named Raggedy Ann and a Malamute-mix. We attended dog-obedience classes together with our dogs. Please contact Mary E Baker at jeepertoo@earthlink.net.
Anyone with information about CAPT Betsy Wylie who participated in the SALT talks. Please contact retired CDR Frances Omori at fomori@gmu.edu.
Air Force
Anyone who knows the names of the women who were commander and 1st Sgt of the WAF Sqd at March AFB, CA, in the mid-1960s. Please contact Corkey Junkin Addcox at PO Box 964, Mt Shasta, CA 96067.Anyone with information about Judy Stringfield who graduated BMT in April 1981 at Lackland AFB, TX. Originally from Berea, KY, she was initially stationed at Keesler AFB, MS. I believe she was in the aircraft maintenance field. Also, anyone with information about TSgt (or higher) Susan Hyneck Johnston, who was last known to live and serve in the Newport News, VA, area. Originally from CT, she was stationed at Luke AFB, AZ, in 1987. Please contact Anne L Hughes at info@colocolors.com or 303-797-1747.
Anyone with information about George Timson, who was a USAF navigator in Munroe, LA, circa 1943. Please contact Lucille Coit at funyfarm@drtel.net.
Anyone from USAF Sqd 3743, Flt 51, Lackland AFB, TX, Oct-Nov 1953. Please contact Virginia (Vordemesche) Newton at Fritz329@aol.com.
Anyone with information about Pella Jane Moore, who was with a WAF Trainee Sqd, Carswell AFB, TX, circa Mar-May 1952. Originally from NC, she married MSgt Rigsby that same year and they served in the Philippines in the 1960s. They had three sets of twins and two other children. Please contact Clara L (Biggs) Foster at clf@arbuckleonline.com or RR 3 Box 318, Marietta, OK 73448.
Any WAF who attended basic training from Aug-Oct 1969 and were then assigned to Flt 83, Sqd 3743, Barksdale AFB, LA. Also, anyone with information about sisters Carmen and Grazil or Rosie Walker. Please contact Carolyn “Shorty” Combs at babes2.0@netzero.net.
Anyone with information about nurse Capt Mary Jo Fishback, who was stationed at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD, from May 1977-80. She worked Aero-vac. Please contact Alexis Aramini at aramini@npgcable.com or 928-505-7840.
Anyone with information about Joyce Conbeer Stanton. Please contact Arlene (Schroeder) Forget at lonforget@verizon.net.
Anyone with information about Margo Cloyd who went through basic training in Aug 1970. She was stationed in Taiwan, circa 1972-74. She married Dave Fisher and later lived in NH. She could be remarried. Please contact Frances Harman Messner at southernmanor@cox.net.
Anyone who was in the 3711th BMTS, Lackland AFB, TX, from Mar 22-May 15, 1982. Please contact Sherry Barnes at slbarnes11@sbcglobal.net.
Anyone with information about Mona (Rucker) Harville who served at Bergstrom AFB, TX, during the late 1970s. She was originally from MI and may have settled in the Columbus, MS, area after leaving the military. Please contact O Williams at sbusiness00@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Linda Griesemer (maiden name) who attended basic training 3743rd Sqd, Flt 31, Lackland AFB, TX, from Aug-Oct 1962. Please contact Ruth Griffin Byron at ruthbyron@fdle.state.fl.us or 239-278-7170.
Anyone with information about Mary Gearhardt, Bonnie Osborne, Doris Bequette, Beverly Jones, Patsy Mann, Donna Beem and others I served with at Hamilton AFB, CA, and Camp Stoneman, CA. I served with these women from 1951-53 and would appreciate hearing from them or their families. Please contact Joyce Bench Monnie at kmonnie@verizon.net or 22737 Hwy K, Richland, MO 65556.
Anyone with information about Kathleen Redline. I was stationed with her at Malmstrom AFB, MT, from Apr-May 1981, until sometime in 1983-84. She went on to March AFB, CA, and separated from there, circa 1986. She was once married to Dave Williams. The last I talked to her, she was dating a guy named Bernard. Please contact Kathleen (Burch) Christian kathychristian@sbcglobal.net.
Anyone with information about Florance “Flo” Dale Brunson. We were roommates in 1956 at Parks AFB, CA. She was from LA and was also my bridesmaid in Feb 1957. Please contact Joan “Brownie” (Brown) Heath at Joan.Heath@kbr.com.
Anyone with information about WAF A/3c Peggy Simpson who was stationed with ARDC, Baltimore, MD, in 1953-54. She was originally from Lancaster, PA. Please contact Jeanine St Jacques Peterson at jeaninepeterson@peoplepc.com.
Coast Guard
Anyone with information about SPAR Juanita (Burch) Lee. She enlisted in 1943 and attended boot camp at Cedar Falls, IA, before being assigned to the 5th Naval District, Norfolk, VA. She achieved the rank of YNC before her discharge in 1945. She married Navy man Phil Lee. Her last known address was in New York City where she lived to be near her daughter. Please contact Robbie Fee-Thomson at hq@womensmemorial.org.We Also Served
Anyone who served in the US Cadet Nurse Corps in MD. Please contact Doris (Walking) Wagner at dorisfarm@aol.com.All Services
Women veterans and We Also Served women who served in-country during the Vietnam War and had or have had significant ties to Brooklyn, NY. The Brooklyn College Vietnam Oral History Project and the Brooklyn Historical Society are interested in your stories. Please contact Philip F Napoli, Brooklyn College, CUNY, New York City, at pnapoli@brooklyn.cuny.edu.Anyone with information about the American & Allied Historical Group. I am the Assistant Air Attaché at the US Embassy in Paris and recently had the honor of performing a wreath-laying ceremony in St-Mihiel. While there, I met a group called the “American & Allied Historical Group”, who wear period uniforms at events to honor and commemorate the American and Allied troops who saved their country. One young woman approached me and had the dog tags of Marjorie B Roberts, date of enlistment 09.03.1943 (usually that means 9 March). I would love to return the dog tags to her and/or her family. Please contact Maj CC Masotti at masotticc@state.gov.
Reunions
USAF women and WAF for our yearly reunion. Only 800 or so women have registered with the WAF Association but there are so many more of us out there. To register or obtain reunion information, please contact WAFAssn@aol.com.Anyone from USAF Sqd 3743, Flt 51, Lackland AFB, TX, Oct-Nov 1953 for a possible reunion. Please contact Virginia (Vordemesche) Newton at Fritz329@aol.com.
Any pilot, flight nurse or medical technician who flew with the 57th Aeromedical Evacuation Sqd, Scott AFB, IL, from 1975-79. We are planning a reunion with our C-9 aircraft (and each other) in the “boneyard” at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ, on Apr 11, 2008. Please contact Judy Noll Pearson at Nursejudy3@aol.com or Debbie Young Barnowski at Debeski@yahoo.com.