Reunions

Army

498th Air Ambulance-Aviators, Feb. 23-24, San Antonio. Contact: R. McBride, 2333 Rock Creek Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028, (830) 896-1965, e-mail: macb@beecreek.com.

3rd Bn, 187th Airborne Inf, 101st Airborne Div, (1967-68), May 9-11, Lake Murry, Okla. Contact: J. Kimble, 1100 Taft Ave., No. 29, Loveland, CO 80537-4557, (970) 663-9313, e-mail: charliesix3187@earthlink.net.

U.S. Constabulary Assn Outpost 8, May 13-15, Reno, Nev. Contact: D. Purrington, 2325 S.W. 115th St., Seattle, WA 98146-3434, (206) 246-3654, e-mail: donpurr@aol.com.

31st Inf "Dixie" Div, May 14-18, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: B. Raley, 1522 W. Old Hayneville Rd., Montgomery, AL 36105-6509, e-mail: onestar2 bde@aol.com or M. Spencer, P.O. Box 31331, Jackson, MS 39286, (601) 992-0472, e-mail: marionspencer@yahoo.com.

Marine Corps

VMF-222, April 4-7, San Antonio. Contact: F. Thompson, P.O. Box 126, Leona, TX 75850-0126, (903) 344-2496, e-mail: coltopaz@earthlink.net.

17th Special Basic Class (Feb. 1953), May 1-3, Washington, D.C. Contact: D. Sangalis, 1204 Theresa Dr., Schererville, IN 46375-1547, (888) 769-1800, fax: (219) 736-4802, e-mail: sangalis@mail.icongrp.com.

Women Marines Assn Tarheel Chapter (NC-1), May 5-8, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Contact: M. Sabourin, 110 Bryan Ct., Jacksonville, NC 28541, (910) 346-6553, e-mail: robinl@gibralter.net.

Late 1960 Preflight Classes, May 16-18, Pensacola, Fla. Contact: D. Bitonti, 12915 Advance Dr., Houston, TX 77065, (281) 894-7752, e-mail: bitonti@ev1.net.

5th Special Basic Course, May 29-31, Quantico, Va. Contact: C. Knapp, 45 Verano Loop, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 466-6549, e-mail: cfknapp@ix.netcom.com.

Navy

USS Sumter (APA52), April 1-4, New Bern, N.C. Contact: J. Diello, 2412 Yurtle Bay Dr., New Bern, NC 28562, (352) 638-8961.

USS Yellowstone (AD-27), May 1-3, Savannah, Ga. Contact: P. Bowen, 9394 S.W. 101st Ln., Ocala, FL 34481, (352) 854-1387, e-mail: bowp@worldnet.att.net.

USS Nashville (CL43), May 1-4, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: D. Hill, 4020 Inca St., N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87111-3624, (505) 299-4132, e-mail: carbonjet@aol.com.

USS Noble (APA218), May 1-5, Sacramento, Calif. Contact: E. Miller, 83 Merryall Rd., New Milford, CT 06776, (860) 355-8604, e-mail: edwardfmiller@earthlink.net.

Flying Midshipman Assn, May 4-8, Branson, Mo. Contact: H. Sargent, 2513 Inlynnview Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454, (239) 352-4280, e-mail: cdrsgt@aol.com.

USS Bataan (CVL-29) Assn, May 4-9, Laughlin, Nev. Contact: L. Ankiewicz, 1127 Bryan St., Joliet, IL 60435, (815) 722-0292, e-mail: shirlank@worldnet.att.net.

USS Lexington (CV-2) Club, May 7-10, Buena Park, Calif. Contact: W. Kastner, 466 Ivy Glen Dr., Mira Loma, CA 91752, (909) 681-1101.

Patrol Sqdn 9, May 7-11, San Carlos, N.M. Contact: J. Gunderson, 623 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE 68801, (308) 381-7673, e-mail: mrgsccc@gionline.net.

PBM Mariner/P5M Marlin Assn, May 7-11, Cape Canaveral, Fla. Contact: G. Harman, 111 Twin Lakes Rd., Cocoa, FL 32926, phone/fax: (321) 631-8648, e-mail: gbharman@webtv.net.

USS Chicago (CA-29, CA-136, CG-11, & SSN-721), May 8-10, Fredericksburg, Texas. Contact: S. Stewart, 1705 S. 227th Pl., Seattle, WA 98198, (206) 824-4814, e-mail: backstay@mindspring.com.

USS Willard Keith (DD-775), May 14-17, San Diego. Contact: H. Holt, 707 Sweetwater Dr., Cinnaminson, NJ 08077-2469, (856) 303-9047.

USS Jenkins (DDE447), May 14-18, Fredricksburg, Texas. Contact: D. Brown, 1826 S. Concho Dr., San Angelo, TX 76904, (915) 944-8850, e-mail: dugout6@cox-internet.com

USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB, CVA, CV-42 Air Wing), May 14-18, Hartford, Conn. Contact: M. Garcia, 729 Darhill Rd., Vernan, CT 06066, (800) 437-0869.

USS Zane (DMS-14), May 14-18, Branson, Mo. Contact: C. Gruber, 5115 Gateway Dr., Tampa, FL 33615, (813) 884-4019.

USS Hermitage (LSD-34), May 15-17, Hudson, Ohio. Contact: J. Creek, 1247 Northbrook Pl., Lady Lake, FL 32162, (352) 259-1449, e-mail: jimcreek@thevillages.net.

USS Henley (DD-762), May 15-17, Baton Rouge, La. Contact: B. Lenhart, 136 Marcy Ln., Newcomb, NY 12852, (518) 582-5516, e-mail: len hartb@frontiernet.net or R. LeBlanc, (760) 369-0453, e-mail: jadikjt@webtv.net.

VJ-3, VU-3, VC-3 (1970 and after), May 16-17, New Orleans. Contact: G. Roberts, 450 Humphries Rd., Cadiz, KY 42211, (270) 522-5597, e-mail: goroberts@cadizky.com.

Newport Navy Choristers 50th Anniversary, May 16-18, Newport, R.I. Contact: S. Larson, P.O. Box 6041, Middletown, RI 02842, e-mail: choristers50th@aol.com.

NAS Sanford, May 30-June 1, Sanford, Fla. Contact: J. Bohm, 450 River Dr., Debary, FL 32713, (386) 668-4851.

USS Atule (SS-403), May 18-22, Annapolis, Md. Contact: J. Rupertus, 617 Riverside Dr., Pasadena, MD 21122, (800) 763-7536, e-mail: cbcruises@aol.com.

USN Cruiser Sailors Assn, May 21-27, Wakefield, Mass. Contact: J. Amicone, 558 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02124-5403, (617) 436-7202, e-mail: ajja1021@aol.com.

USS Jallao (SS 368), May 22-24, Manitowoc, Wis. Contact: F. Chandler, 12850 W. State Rd. 84, No. 11-10, Davie, FL 33325, (954) 472-5410, e-mail: frank4606@aol.com.

USS Stickleback (SS-415), May 27-29, Honolulu. Contact: B. Greenlaw, 476 Lymington Rd., Severna Park, MD 21146, (410) 544-3514, e-mail: greenlaw@att.net.

All Members Vigilante Community, May 28-June 1, Sanford, Fla. Contact: C. Templin, 105 Wayside Ct., Sanford, FL 32771-9541, (407) 322-0380, e-mail: usnnfo@cfl.rr.com.

Air Force

444th FIS, April 10-13, Charleston, S.C. Contact: W. Mitchell, 535 Mimosa Rd., Sumter, SC 29150, (803) 469-3297.

F86 Sabre Pilots Assn, April 13-17, Las Vegas. Contact: L. Ulrich, 1661 Crescent Pl. N.W., No. 201, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 483-1661, e-mail: lculrich@juno.com.

41st Ftr Sqdn (all years), April 24-27, Alexandria, Va. Contact: R. Brewer, 617 Fairmont Dr., Salinas, CA 93901, (831) 758-6274, e-mail: bobada@redshift.com.

497th Recon Technical Sqdn/Gp (USA), May 2-4, Arlington, Va. Contact: J. Smaldone, 232 N. Edgewood St., Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 525-9623, e-mail: smaldone@erols.com.

431st FIS "Red Devils", May 8-10, Branson, Mo. Contact: D. Lusby, (859) 824-4226, e-mail: dlusby3670@aol.com.

Air Transport Command Hump Pilots Ltd., May 9-12, Dayton, Ohio. Contact: F. Stone, P.O. Box 143, Henderson Harbor, NY 13651, (315) 938-5327, e-mail: fastone@imcnet.net.

446th Bmb Gp, May 15-18, San Diego. Contact: B. Davenport, 13382 Wheeler Pl., Santa Ana, CA 92705.

Officer Candidate School (Classes 63A, B, C, D), May 24-26, San Antonio. Contact: B. Karre, 217 Ralston Dr., Converse, TX, 78109-1909, (210) 945-2113, fax: (210) 945-2112, e-mail: icarus@texas.net.

OCS Classes 56D and 57A, May 28-June 1, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact: D. Cullom, 2305 Carver Dr., Roswell, NM 88203, (505) 622-3045, e-mail: dcullom@dfn.com.

Coast Guard

255 Sailors Reunion (for 255-Foot CG Class Cutters), May 4-8, Las Vegas. Contact: Reunion Committee, P.O. Box 33523, Juneau, AK 99803, (907) 789-2579, e-mail: doak17@gei.net or M. Opsitnik, 5709 Tropic Mist St., Las Vegas, NV 89130-1567.

All Services

Veterans of Underage Military Services, May 1-4, Hampton, Va. Contact: R. Thorpe, 6616 E. Buss Rd., Clinton, WI 53525, (888) 653-8867.

26th Annual Florida Council of Chapters MOAA Convention, May 13-17, Sarasota, Fla. Contact: B. Hamilton, e-mail: bah2762@aol.com, Web site: www.moaafl.org.

Reader Exchange

OCS Graduates of Class 57A - We have tentative plans for a reunion May 2003, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact: C. Sharpe, 1200 Antler Dr., Schertz, TX 78154-1108, (210) 651-6437, e-mail: cbsharpe@aol.com.

ABSD4 - In a recent issue I noticed that the ABSD1 was having a reunion. My former husband, Cmdr. Robert W. Hutchinson, was the engineering officer aboard ABSD4. He passed away 20 years ago. Are any of the dock's personnel still known? He left San Francisco for Manus in the Admiralties. Contact: B. Hutchinson, 4025 Rose Creek Rd., Roseville, CA 95747, (916) 771-4057.

Marana AFB Class 52G and Williams AFB Class 52G - I have yearbooks from my brother's estate and would pass them along to a classmate or close relative. First come, first served. Contact: R. Rudolph, 3413 Glenhaven Dr., Midwest City, OK 73110, (405) 732-2050.

Military Memorabilia - I would like help in placing the following items: 1) USMC 1926-1935; Leatherneck magazines; photos, articles, and newsletters from Cavite, Peking, and Shanghai; 2) U.S. Army Air Corps 1941-45; 490th Bomb Group from Mount Home, Idaho, to "The Eye Guys" stationed in England; mission records, photos, personal accounts of missions, crashes, escapes, etc; 3) many issues of newsletters of the veterans of 14 other flying groups, all of which operated out of England. They contain photos, personal accounts, etc.; and 4) 8th Air Force Operation Manna Chowhound 1945 reunion or 1985 memorabilia. Contact: K. Van Ballegooijen, P.O. Box 573, Florence, OR 97439, e-mail: tvanb@oregonfast.net.

World War II Veterans - I am writing a book that will have several short stories from World War II veterans. Stories are from six to 30 pages long. They can be from men of any aircrew position, ground crew members, or any good military experience. Contact: F. Worthen, 1211 N. Fairview St., Burbank, CA 91505, (818) 842-2315.

U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Assn - We are actively seeking new members. Membership is open to all ship's company, Marine detachment, aviation division, flag personnel, and midshipmen who served or are serving aboard cruisers. Associate memberships are available to past and present Navy men and women, reservists, widows of cruiser men, and interested individuals. Contact: R. Maciejowski, 55 Donna Terr., Taunton, MA 02780, phone/fax: (508) 824-0789, e-mail: clcanavy@aol.com.

Capt. or Maj. Dave Dunn, USA - He was stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., from approximately 1968-69. He left a valuable keepsake with me and I would like to return it. Contact: B. Peasley, P.O. Box 380474, Murdock, FL 33938, (941) 255-5605.

African-American World War Veterans - I am interested in interviewing any veterans or their family members willing to share their experiences in World War I or II. Contact: L. Daniels, 3516 43rd St., Sacramento, CA 95817, (888) 206-9066 ext. 6672, e-mail: sweetiepiepress@yahoo.com.

U.S. Constabulary Assn - I am seeking all troopers to join the association of Outpost 7, covering Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Our reunion is in Killeen, Texas, Sept. 23-26, 2003. Contact: B. Garrison, 806 N. Dallas St., Ennis, TX 75119, (972) 875-1001, e-mail: rgarrison2@aol.com.

Jean Barlow - I am looking for her. She is Maj. John Barlow's daughter. He was a deputy commander, military police at Fort Sill, Okla., in 1951-52. He was assigned to Augsburg, Germany, in 1952. I am arranging a reunion with friends. Contact: R. Lohr, 27 Audubon Way, Flagler Beach, FL 32136, e-mail: rllohr@aol.com.

609th Tank Destroyer Bn - I need information regarding a deceased member from anyone who served at Normandy, Bastogne, or Germany from 1944-45. Contact: L. Jansen, P.O. Box 147, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-0147, (201) 791-0134, e-mail: sunkistmarine@webtv.net.

254th Inf Co G - I am trying to locate Sgt. Derret C. Arms or others awarded the Purple Heart Jan. 16, 1945, in Eastern France. Among them was my father, Pvt. James H. Johnson. Any information about him is appreciated. Contact: R. Johnson, P.O. Box 846, Okoboji, IA 51355, (712) 332-2864, e-mail: bojibob2@rconnect.com.

Roman Mierzejewski - I am seeking information about him. He was from New Bedford, Mass., and he trained with flight class 42-K at Corsicana, Perrin, and Foster fields, all in Texas. His transition was at Dale Mabry Field, Fla.; he went to N. Africa and was assigned to 325th Ftr. Gp. He was shot down and killed June 28, 1943, over Sardinia. If you knew my uncle, trained at these bases, or flew in N. Africa, I would like to hear from you. Contact: J. Mier, 5970 Arthur St., Merrillville, IN 46410-2343, e-mail: firemier4@aol.com.

Volleyball Players - I have been asked to recruit a volleyball team of senior athletes who will be 75 or over in 2003 to compete in the USAV National Championships in Minneapolis over the Memorial Day 2003 weekend. We need five teams to make an age-group division at the nationals. I have three committed players and would like to have a roster of seven to nine. Contact: R. Comer, 4201 Yucatan Ln., Austin, TX 78727-5967, (512) 837-7664, e-mail: jamickco@aol.com.

USAF OCS51-C - I am looking for class members for a 2003 reunion. We are still missing: G.A. Douglass, G.S. Galfo, D.A. Gallenberger, C.V. Haynes, J.E. Henderson Jr., C.D. Huntsman, A.L. Laird, G.L. Rutherford, C.C. Shaw, D.L. Surratt, R. Beneaux, J.H. Harold, R.S. Hotchkiss, C.C. McGehee, N. Mendex-Pelgrina, F.R. Volovien, T.T. Anderson, J.T. Gryder, J.A. Hamilton, W.I. Rehr III, D. Stevens Jr., J.C. Josephy, G.G. Moore, G.S. Osborne, V.W. Bradley, D.H. Smith, P.C. Cooper, M.E. Keel, R.H. May, H.B. Mertz, D.D. Slawson Jr., B.D. Hunter, H.T. Reitan, G.C. Shelton, R.A. Sloan Jr., C.D. Smith, J.B. Thompson, C.D. Weeden, W.F. Bissett Jr., D.K. Brandt, F.S. Brody, J.A. Jessee, J.G. Kannal, J.J. Lapanna, R.R. Mendosa, R.H. Parker, R.P. Poisall, C.D. Ruhlee Jr., R.E. Weaver, H.I. Dalton, M.W. Harvey, J.J. Lansdorf, C.S. McGraw, H.W. Mittleman, J.W.G. Noggle, R.G. Schultz, R.G. Smith, T.W. Willett. Contact: J. Bithell Eckenbrecht, 2665 Pierce Ave., Ogden, UT 84401.