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Fall 2008 (40th Edition)
USA | USMC | USN | USAF | USCG | We Also Served | All Services | ReunionsArmy
November 2008
Anyone with information about Hazel Aileen Hunter from Spokane, WA. We were at Ft McClellan, AL, June 1962, and Ft Rucker, AL, Oct 1962-Oct 63. Please contact Rosemarie (Nothey) Guerrero at rmarieguerrero@aol.com.Any nurse stationed at Walter Reed AMC, 1978-80. Please contact Annette Currier at Bluewillow1@comcast.net.
Any team member or supporter of the l958 Second US Army Womens Basketball Champions from Ft Monroe, VA. We would like to hear from you. Please contact your team captain and co-coach Janet “Jan” Mozrall at mjanetm@netzero.net.
Anyone with information about Micahel “Mike” Ann Penn. We served in HHC, 8th ID, in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, 1989-92. She was the Supply Sergeant. Please contact Marcia (Reinert) Kelley at mbigdoggsi@cableone.net or 712-212-1616.
Anyone with information about SGT Barb (Bateon) Nelson. We served together between 1967-70. Please contact Debbie Zecchin Blevins at bdlblevins@aol.com.
Anyone from basic training at Ft McClellen, AL, Jan 29 1962-Apr 62. Also, anyone who attended Ft Sam Houston Dental School, Apr 1962 or WBGH, El Paso, TX, Jun 1962-Jan 65. Please contact Nancy Phillips Harvey at hwv5ept@sbceo.org or 950 Via Los Padres, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.
October 2008
Any WAC stationed at Ft Ritchie, MD, Oct 1957-Jun 60. I was company clerk at the WAC Det and worked at the JCA site. Please contact Judy (Holder) Clause at clausehouse@juno.com or 712-276-3643.Any servicewomen stationed at Ft Polk, LA, with the 258th MP Company 1975-76. Please contact Janet M "Z" Zelinski at lavndrlane@aol.com.
Any women who served with me at Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, in 91A10 training or anyone who knew me at Ft Leavenworth, KS, 1970-71. I worked at the medical hospital. Also, anyone with information about Carol Rudy who was there from 1970-71, Barbara Hahn (or Haan) who worked in Finance and was from Memphis, TN, or Sarah Faz who was married to Richard and had one baby then. They were both at Ft Leavenworth, KS, with me Mar 1970-Jul 71. I was a military wife after I got out and lost contact when my ex-husband left for the Canal Zone. Please contact Rita (Cummings) Rodriguez-Faulkner at rfaulkner06@netzero.com.
Any WACs who served in the 513th MI Group, (Camp King) Oberursel, Germany, 1966-67. I remember Nita Wright, Mona Vega, Mary Bender, CPT Anne Alt. Please contact Judy (Burdullis) McCliss at j.mccliss@gmail.com.
Anyone with information about Geraldine "Gerrie" Doxtator. She trained at Camp Devens, MA, and served at Ft Stevens, OR, 1943-44. Hometown was Fayetteville, NY. Please contact her daughter, Nancy Dunn, at ndunn@windstream.net or 91 Dunn Road, Warm Springs, GA 31830.Anyone with information about Peggy Ready. Her last-known rank was Major and she served in Vietnam. She later was company commander of the WAC Det at Ft Gordon, GA, 1969-71. Also anyone with information about Candace Marie "Candee" (Connors) Hamilton of Cincinnati, OH. I served with her at Ft Gordon, GA,1971-72. She left GA for Camp Zama, Japan, 1972. I was raised in Newark, NJ. Please contact Linda Cotton at Grandgabe@aol.com.
Anyone with information about CPL Frances (Ray) Bagly. She served at Det #5, Ft Lee, VA, 1951-54. Hometown was Charlotte, NC. Please contact Doris (Laberee) Kennison at kenni8063@yahoo.com.Anyone with information about a former Army captain named Christine who was stationed in Germany. She is the biological daughter of Gerald H. Vandersen, who died Sep 9, 2008, Amarillo, TX. Christine would be about 40 today and sought out Mr. Vandersen while she was in Germany years ago. Her half brother, my son, has been trying to find her but Christine's first name is all we know. Please contact Judy Malin at jmalin@bu.edu.
Anyone with information about MAJ Ira P Gunn from TX; 1LT Margaret "Maggie" Jaskowski, Eugene, OR; or 1LT Delores Shade, Pittsburgh, PA. We were stationed at 2nd Field Hospital, Munich, Germany, 1957-59. Please contact Yvonne "Gerry" (Diehl) Harrington at Gerryharr@aol.com or 978-297-3313.Anyone with information about Mildred Ann Lorman. She enlisted Dec 18, 1942, Milwaukee, WI, as an aviation cadet. She served in England in WWII, working in the inspector general's office. I would like to know where in England as well as names of people she served with, including the name of the inspector general. She returned to the US in 1945. Please contact her son, Bill Tormey, at psjulian888@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about SGT Ann Huon. She served at Ft Monmouth, NJ, in the early 1980s. Please contact Laura M Cote at lcote1000@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about WAC Miriam Taylor. We served at Ft Ord, CA, 1960-61. Miriam is from Atlantic City, NJ. She was my best friend. Please contact Doris Jean (Piper) Young at chiabuli@hotmail.com or 214-434-2703.
Anyone who went to basic training at Ft McClellan, AL, in Aug 1973. Our Drill Sgt was Sgt Price. Also anyone with information about Laurie (Rudat) Nelson or Denise (Bridge) Johnson. Please contact Nedra Sue (Irvin) Hamilton at nsue53@gmail.com.
August - September 2008
Anyone with information about WAC Patricia “Pat” Albert. She was from ND or SD. We were cadre at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, late 1959-60. The last I heard, she received orders for Germany. Please contact Julia (Catellano) Hoyt at juliacas@aol.com.Anyone with information about my “best friend,” Bernadette Hicks. She joined the Army in 1977-78. She was stationed in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and transferred to Germany. I would like her at my retirement. Please contact Andre “Drae,” “Dr. Drake” Burgess, P.E., at andre.s.burgess@nasa.gov.
Anyone with information about nurse, 2LT or 1LT Lilith Jean Daniels, L.J. Daniels, or L. Jean Daniels. I was stationed at the 10th Field Hospital at Wurzburg, Germany, 1954-55. Please contact Karl Klein at KKlein1231@aol.com.
Anyone who took basic training with me in Co C-5-1, Brehm’s Barracks, Ft Gordon, GA, Nov 1979-Jan 80. I was a 31N and came to Ft Hood, TX, from AIT in Apr 1980. Also, anyone who was with me in Co A-1-1, Ft Gordon, in Brick City and AIT at Nelson Hall. Please contact Norma Kay “Sam” (Lawson) Gabriel at lefty8260@hot.rr.com.
Anyone with information about WAC Lois Volkert who was stationed at Ft Huachuca, AZ, 1962. We are planning a family reunion. Please contact Shelly Clifford at shellyclifford@aol.com or 520-390-3829.
Anyone with information about SSG Rose Mary Cochran (married name). I knew her at the Combined Army Training Center, Vilseck, Germany, Family Readiness Group, early 1980s. She transferred to Ft Ord, CA, and was medically retired. She was from Cape Girardeau, MO, but lived in AK. She had very red, curly hair; fair skin; lots of freckles. Please contact Terry I. Hansen at gypsiebreeze@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about Dolores Alice Ozuna from Sonora, AZ. She served in SC in WWII. Please contact Navy veteran Joseph O. Lopez at 4evrsingin@prodigy.net.
Anyone with information about Chris Schofield (maiden name). She served with me at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Belgium, 1969-70. We are having a SHAPE reunion and would love to see her! Please contact Nikki Thackeray at nikkithackeray@msn.com.
Anyone with information about Jacqueline McCune Prescott. We were stationed at Valley Forge Army Hospital, PA, 1967-70. Please contact Karen McCarville Backes at backeskbkb@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about WAC Betty Hood. She was in basic training and clerk school at Ft McClellan, AL, Nov 1965-66. In 1966, she was stationed at The Presidio, San Francisco, CA. Also, anyone with information about WAC Annie Morse. She served same time and places. Also, anyone else stationed at these locations or at Ft MacArthur, CA, 1966-67. Please contact, Delia Dutra at lowdee2004@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about LTC Ruth B. (Fisher) Pickard. She was a nurse in WWII and served 1935-70. She was stationed in Germany, Hawaii, Iceland, and taught at Walter Reed Army Hospital, MD. She died in 1978. Please contact her niece, Marilyn Solvay, at msolvay@norwich.edu.
Anyone with information about the following WW II nurses: Amy (Goulding) Collin, June Bemus Boundy, and Erna Lange, who also served in WW I. All are from Sheridan, NY, but we have no further detail and do not know if they served in Red Cross, Army, or Navy. Please contact Traci Langworthy, Sheridan Historical Society trustee, at popehill@hotmail.com.Any family of a woman veteran who died while serving in Operations Iraqi or Enduring Freedom. Vietnam Veteran and artist Michael G. Reagan is sketching free “Fallen Hero” portraits of fallen OEF/OIF servicemembers and is specifically looking to contact families of OEF/OIF servicewomen who have fallen to complete the tribute. For more information, visit www.fallenheroesproject.org or contact mikier@comcast.net.
Marine Corps
November 2008
Any woman who served with me at Parris Island, SC, 1954-57, Barracks 902. We played basketball and worked in the police and property office, women’s battalion. I hope to hear from my Plt 16A bunkies. Also, any member of the Women Marines softball team participating in the Playoffs in 1955-56. For the record, Capt. Ruth Reinholtz, our CO, passed away last year. Please contact, Cpl. Jeanne (Langdon) Bolen, married at PISC, Jan 1957 at bjlb@msn.com.
Anyone with information about injuries to a Woman Marine en route to work at MCAS El Toro on/about 4-5 March 1980. She was a Military Affiliated Radio Systems (MARS) radio operator at Tustin LTA. Important for VA benefits. Also, anyone who was in Plt 3A, Parris Island, SC in winter/spring, 1978. Also, any Women Marines stationed at MATSG-90 in Millington NAS, Memphis, TN, Aug 1978-Sep 79, or MCAS El Toro, 1979-81. Please Contact Sgt. J. Fisher at juli_den@msn.com, 254-217-0080 or PO Box 30857, Seattle, WA 98113.
October 2008
Anyone who can relay a message to 1st Lt. Helen Stressel (not sure of the spelling), HqBn, 1st MarDiv SACO, 1982. I wanted to thank you. At the risk of being melodramatic, you saved my career and I honestly think you saved my life. Believe it our not, I had a very successful career and retired as a GySgt. Don't know where I would be if it weren't for you. Please contact Karen F Imhoff at kimhoff@americastusa.com.Anyone with information about Doris M Harrison, USMCWR, 1944. I have a bracelet that appears to have been given her by her parents. It is engraved with her name, USMCWR, a message from her parents and the year 1944. Please contact Photo Park Studio at Jai@photoparkstudio.com.
August - September 2008
Anyone with information about Pamela Joan Galvin. Originally from NY, she was living in TX. We served at Camp Smith, Aiea, HI, 1969-72. She was my maid-of-honor. Please contact Suzanne “Sue” (Gillespie) Oliver at csoliver@nc.rr.com.Anyone with information about Women Marine SGT Phyllis Taft, who served at Camp LeJeune, NC, 1944-45. She transferred to WA circa 1949. She was from central OH. Please contact Genevieve “Genny” (Johnson) Jennings-Luckey at gluckey@charter.net, 989-725-7274, or 2201 N M52, Owosso, MI 48867.
Any family of a woman veteran who died while serving in Operations Iraqi or Enduring Freedom. Vietnam Veteran and artist Michael G. Reagan is sketching free “Fallen Hero” portraits of fallen OEF/OIF servicemembers and is specifically looking to contact families of OEF/OIF servicewomen who have fallen to complete the tribute. For more information, visit www.fallenheroesproject.org or contact mikier@comcast.net.
Navy
November 2008
Anyone with information about Frances E Bryan, a Navy RN from Rochester, NY. She served with us at St Albans & Camp LeJeune, 1951-52. Please contact Lucille (Wawro) LaClair & Betty (Wilhour) Ludwig at cinori77@copper.net or 573-874-5792.
Anyone with information about Diane Dysert. We were stationed at Naval Air Facility, DC, 1969. I believe she was from OH. In 1968, she graduated bootcamp one or two companies after me; I was in Co 24. Please contact Mary Ann Broughton Sharetts at ma@kontrolauto.comAnyone with information about WAVE Gertrude Louise "Nonnie" Nonnenmacher. I am not certain of dates she served but she was from Yakima or Ellensburg, WA, and worked in intelligence/secretarial in Washington, DC. Please contact her daughter Roberta Ann “Bobbi” Petty at bbbpetty@verizon.net.
Anyone from Co 113, Bainbridge, MD. Also, anyone who attended Yeoman School, Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA, or who served at Treasure Island Naval Air Station (NAS), CA, 1953-54. Specifically, I'd love to find my buddy Joanne "Jo Jo" Moranville from Mountain View, CA. Please contact Carolee Walsh Stark at buzzme@ksu.edu.
Anyone with information about Cherie Plant. She was a member of Boot Camp Co 28 and went on to NAS Corpus Christi, TX, with about 15 of us. Also, members of Co 28 who went on to NAS Corpus Christi. Some names are: Pam C deBaca, Nancy McGinn, Linda Graham, Cheryl Gower, Yolanda Lopez, and Lana Voss (Co 29). Please contact Ginger (Schumann) Daniels at shuwave@pldi.net.
October 2008
Anyone with information about Geraldine (Geri) A Lynn of OR. Please contact Tonya C Everhart at just2bee@groveemail.com.Anyone with information about Navy Reserve Nurse Rachael Thomas. She served on Midway Island in the 1960s. She cared for me when I was 5 years old. I named my daughter after her and became a nurse because of her. Please contact Molly (Murphy) Bryant at rnmbryant@comcast.net.
Anyone with information about Sharon "Dabby" Dabbert, a great friend. She was in Boot Camp Co 33, Naval Training Station, Bainbridge, MD, 1967. Please contact Pamela Ann (Hamilton) Gann at pahgan@sbcglobal.net.
August - September 2008
Anyone with information about Jimmie Louise Darnell, a great friend and outrageously fun roommate. She was from OK and went through Electronics Technician training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL, 1979-80. Please contact Cathy Buhner at imagngolf@aol.com.Anyone with information about WAVE Rosalind “Lynn” Richter. She was a radioman who was stationed with me at Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD, 1956-58. Please contact Kay Collins Stewart at Stewartk37@aol.com.
Anyone from Co 19, with Jo Rosas, CDR, stationed at Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD, 1972. Also, anyone with information about these Co 19 women: Ph2 Grace, SN Donahue and SK2 Smith. Please contact Gail Cecil McRae at gailmc@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about the following WW II nurses: Amy (Goulding) Collin, June Bemus Boundy, and Erna Lange, who also served in WW I. All are from Sheridan, NY, but we have no further detail and do not know if they served in Red Cross, Army, or Navy. Please contact Traci Langworthy, Sheridan Historical Society trustee, at popehill@hotmail.com.Any family of a woman veteran who died while serving in Operations Iraqi or Enduring Freedom. Vietnam Veteran and artist Michael G. Reagan is sketching free “Fallen Hero” portraits of fallen OEF/OIF servicemembers and is specifically looking to contact families of OEF/OIF servicewomen who have fallen to complete the tribute. For more information, visit www.fallenheroesproject.org or contact mikier@comcast.net.
Air Force
November 2008
Anyone with information about my good friend Terrie L Pulley. She was also known as Terrie Ruffle. She was stationed at Scott AFB in the 73rd AES, transferred and retired from March AFB circa 1996. She has one son Josh who lived in KY. Please contact Sandi Clum at cclu1@att.net.October 2008
Anyone with information about an AF Reserve Lt. Col. in the Nurse Corps, first name Michelle, last name unknown. She worked at North Atlantic Girl Scout Camp in Lachenwald, Germany, summer of 1992, and went by the camp name of "Shell." Her husband was an active duty Army dentist. She was activated during the Gulf War to run an operating room in a USAF hospital in Germany. Please contact Carrie "Wildcat" (Reichert) Flinchbaugh at grimsey@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about 1st Lt. Renee Ryder, a nurse practitioner and staff nurse in the ICU at Scott AFB Medical Center, IL, 1988. She knew me as Janet Broome. Please contact Lt. Col. Janet Pouncy at janetpouncy@yahoo.com or 703-693-2296.Anyone with information about Sgt Darlene Denise King. She was stationed at Langley AFB, VA, March 1950. She was a supply technician. I have her class ring and would like to return it. Please contact Sgt Mamola at 951-655-4077 at March Air Reserve Base, CA, Thursday mornings.
Anyone with information about Capt. Brenda L "BL" Schworm. She was stationed at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL, and attached to JCSE, 1986-89. She was originally from upstate NY and served with the Air National Guard in TX. Last known address was Boston, MA. We were housemates while attached to the 56th TAC Wing Hospital, US Special Operations Command and US CENTCOM. Need to contact regarding corrections to Military Records and VA claim. Please contact Dr Mayra J Trujillo (DOC/MJ) at cohibalvr88@yahoo.com or 786-556-7245.
Anyone who served with the 41st ATS at Charleston AFB, SC. Please visit www.41MAS.com for details regarding the 2009 reunion, Mar 18-22, 2009, Myrtle Beach, SC, or contact Pat Albertson McCullough at patmc1011@hotmail.com.Any members of the WAF Squadron stationed at March AFB, CA, 1969-75. Please contact Leslie (Tennant) Phillips at lfphillips69@peoplepc.com.
Anyone with information about Susan Jenkins Hoyt. She served as an RN in Weisbaden, Germany, with the AF during Vietnam. Please contact Marilyn L Boyle at oceandreamer100@hotmail.com.
Anyone with information about Connie Garcia, formerly of Greeley, CO. She was stationed at Eglin AFB, FL, 33rd TFW, Sensor Systems Shop, 1975-77. Please contact Cleo Wahll at wahllmaak@att.net or 253-906-8664.
Anyone with information about Sgt Laura (Welsh) Watkins. She served at March AFB, 1987-90. I believe she was stationed in Guam around 1990-91. Please contact TSgt Lynn (Rzansa) Poland-Mercer at onesportsmom@yahoo.com.
Anyone with information about Susan Hamilton, Nov. 1975-Jan 96. She was in 3743rd BMTS Flight 57, Nov 1975. We were also stationed at Ramstein, Germany. She was from CA. Please contact Sharon "A-Bear" (Herbert) Linzy at shlinzy@eatel.net.
August - September 2008
Anyone who was a member of BMT Flight W020, 3743rd Training Sqd, Lackland AFB, TX, Oct-Dec 1986. I’m your 1st Sqd Leader. Gimme a 341! Please contact Karen L. “Ohio” (Williams) Rife at rifestitch@bellsouth.net.Anyone who was a flight nurse in the 34th Aeromedical Evac Sqd, 1968-69 and knew me as 1Lt Corinne L Smith. We were based at Kelly AFB, TX, then deployed to Yokota AB, Japan, attached to 56 AMES. Please contact Corinne L Smith at CorinneLS@aol.com.
Anyone who served with me in the 3743 WTS at Lackland AFB, TX, 1967. Please contact Jayne Grimmer Haskins at Jayniehaskins@comcast.net.
Anyone with information about fellow WAF Sqd members during basic training, Lackland AFB, TX, Oct 1970. Please contact Julienne Valko Thibeau at j.thibeau@cox.net.
Anyone with information about Chris Schofield (maiden name). She served with me at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Belgium, 1969-70. We are having a SHAPE reunion and would love to see her! Please contact Nikki Thackeray at nikkithackeray@msn.com.
Anyone information about Col. Jane Robinson. She served at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, Det 715 AFROTC, Joint Staff. She was from IN. Please contact Ronald Stankiewicz, USAF (Ret), at disneykruz@cfl.rr.com.
Anyone who served at Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico, 1954-73. Ramey AFB Historical Association needs info to preserve base history and for a 12th Annual Reunion, Apr 21-25, 2009, at Ramey, Aguadilla, PR. Please contact Connie Landi Daniel at bcdaniel114@comcast.net.
Anyone who served with me in any of the following: 2046th AACS Sqd, Wright-Patt AFB, OH, 1951-53; Ruislip AB, England, 1953-54; or basic training, Lackland AFB, TX, Oct 1950-Jan 53. Please contact Arlene (Wescott) Brough at nhggrambro@metrocast.net or 6 Frances St., Franklin, NH 03235.
Anyone with information about Kathy Pulliman. We served together in 96th Supply Sqd, Inventory Management, Chanute AFB, IL, 1973-76. Please contact Helen Luise (Reed) Clay at puddinet@hotmail.com.Anyone with information about SSgt Cathleen “Cathy” Roberts who was stationed with the 36th TFW at Bitburg AB. Germany 1980-83. Please contact Joy (Beauchamp) Beford at joybedford@yahoo.com.
Any family of a woman veteran who died while serving in Operations Iraqi or Enduring Freedom. Vietnam Veteran and artist Michael G. Reagan is sketching free “Fallen Hero” portraits of fallen OEF/OIF servicemembers and is specifically looking to contact families of OEF/OIF servicewomen who have fallen to complete the tribute. For more information, visit www.fallenheroesproject.org or contact mikier@comcast.net.
Coast Guard
October - November 2008
No Coast Guard requests were submitted for this month's online posting of In Search Of...
August - September 2008
Anyone who served with Mary Hollenbeck, San Francisco, CA, 1942-45. Please contact Mary Frances “Holly” Hollenbeck at jtaylor@insulfoam.com.Any family of a woman veteran who died while serving in Operations Iraqi or Enduring Freedom. Vietnam Veteran and artist Michael G. Reagan is sketching free “Fallen Hero” portraits of fallen OEF/OIF servicemembers and is specifically looking to contact families of OEF/OIF servicewomen who have fallen to complete the tribute. For more information, visit www.fallenheroesproject.org or contact mikier@comcast.net.
We Also Served
November 2008
No We Also Served requests were submitted for this quarterly edition of In Search Of...October 2008
Anyone who knew Roselyn "Rose" Kammer. She served with the American Red Cross, 1944-52. Please contact Rose through Mary Kay Roark at marykayroark@uky.edu.
August - September 2008
Anyone with information about the following WW II nurses: Amy (Goulding) Collin, June Bemus Boundy, and Erna Lange, who also served in WW I. All are from Sheridan, NY, but we have no further detail and do not know if they served in Red Cross, Army, or Navy. Please contact Traci Langworthy, Sheridan Historical Society trustee, at popehill@hotmail.com.All Services
November 2008
Any military members who went to Gray Middle School, Tacoma WA. The School (built circa 1923) will be moving and a big celebration is planned for a final veteran's day assembly. Forward name, branch or service, year at Gray MS and a scanned (electronic) photo in uniform or school picture to the school’s activity office at aragin@tacoma.k12.wa.us.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 data for Project Identify and Recognize, which will preserve it for history and heritage and for presentation at its 100th anniversary celebration in 2009. Note: This is the last year to participate and be included in the 100th anniversary celebration. 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.
Any women veterans residing in WA, years of service not important. I would welcome email from any veteran that would just like to share memories. Please contact Sarita Marie (Yates) Lindenthal at lindentree@comcast.net.
October 2008
Anyone with information about Susan Jenkins Hoyt. She served as an RN in Weisbaden, Germany, with the AF during the Vietnam era. Please contact Marilyn L Boyle at oceandreamer100@hotmail.com.Any woman veteran serving in a key position in a veteran organization who can relay experiences and/or serve on a small committee to work on my doctoral study for the Nova Southeastern University, Miami, FL. My dissertation studies the advancement, or lack thereof, of women in veteran organizations. Please contact JoAnn Fisher at jyf20745@yahoo.com or 301-567-2315.
August - September 2008
Anyone with information about the following WW II nurses: Amy (Goulding) Collin, June Bemus Boundy, and Erna Lange, who also served in WW I. All are from Sheridan, NY, but we have no further detail and do not know if they served in Red Cross, Army, or Navy. Please contact Traci Langworthy, Sheridan Historical Society trustee, at popehill@hotmail.com.Any family of a woman veteran who died while serving in Operations Iraqi or Enduring Freedom. Vietnam Veteran and artist Michael G. Reagan is sketching free “Fallen Hero” portraits of fallen OEF/OIF servicemembers and is specifically looking to contact families of OEF/OIF servicewomen who have fallen to complete the tribute. For more information, visit www.fallenheroesproject.org or contact mikier@comcast.net.
Reunions
November 2008
No Reunion requests were submitted for this month's online posting of In Search Of...October 2008
Anyone who served with the 41st ATS at Charleston AFB, SC. Please visit www.41MAS.com for details regarding the 2009 reunion, Mar 18-22, 2009, Myrtle Beach, SC, or contact Pat Albertson McCullough at patmc1011@hotmail.com.
August - September 2008
Women In the Air Force reunion is planned for Aug 2009 in Cody, WY. Please contact Carol Poynor, WAFassn@aol.com or vicki@absarokatravel.com.
Anyone who served at Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico, 1954-73. Ramey AFB Historical Association needs info to preserve base history and for a 12th Annual Reunion, Apr 21-25, 2009, at Ramey, Aguadilla, PR. Please contact Connie Landi Daniel at bcdaniel114@comcast.net.