Evelyn Lanthier

Comments: I volunteer at a Catholic care facility in Northern California. One of the nuns has been compiling the letters from her sister, Evelyn Lanthier, and in the process found a copy of Evelyn's obituary. This mentioned that Evelyn had been on active duty as a nurse in the Korean War (no years given), which Sr. Agnes knew nothing about. If anyone knows of Evelyn Lanthier, could you please E-mail me with any info you may have? Thanks, Sandy

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KOREAN WAR MILITARY WOMEN

Comments: THERE WERE SOME 120,000 WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES, WHO WERE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY DURING THE KOREAN WAR

---WOMEN CASUALTIES OF THE KOREAN WAR---

AIR FORCE NURSE CORPS;

CPT.VERA M. BROWN

ARMY NURSE CORPS;

MAJOR GENEVIEVE SMITH

NAVY NURSE CORPS;

ENS.ELEANOR BESTE ENS.MARIE BOATMAN LT.(jg)JEANNE E.CLARKE LT.(jg)JANE L.ELDRIDGE ENS.CONSTANCE R. ESPOSITO LT.(jg)ALICE S.GIROUX LT.(jg)CALLA C.GOODWIN LT.(jg)CONSTANCE HEEGE LT.(jg)MARGARET GRACE KENNEDY LT.WILMA LEDBETTER ENS.MARY E.LIJEGREEN ENS.EDNA J.RUNDELL

---OTHER NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES---

SN-DORIS FRANCES BROWN, OF MILWAUKEE (NAVY) AN-VIRGINIA MAY McCLURE, OF SIOUX CITY (AIR FORCE-AIR CRASH) AB3-KAY SHERILL OLATT, OF DEXTER (NAVY) AN-MARGARET FAE PERRY, OF MORGANTOWN (AIR FORCE-AIR CRASH)

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Looking for people who knew my mother Carmela Brigandi

Comments: I would like to find information out about my mother. She was a writer for the Stars and Stripes. She has recently died yet left so little information about her time in Japan. If you knew her, please contact me.

Keywords: Stars and Stripes, Okinawa, Carmela Brigandi

LOOKING FOR INFO/FRIENDS OF MARGARET B LEWIS WAC KOREA

Comments: I'm interested in hearing from anyone who knew my aunt when she served in Korea at HQ. She was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. I believe she came home to the States around 1951. She passed away at age 26 when I was about ten and I'd love to know more about her friends and service.

Keywords: worked HQ, married John R Snelling, USN in civil and Japanese ceremonies while still in service overseas; nickname: Peggy. Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart

WAC medic called YANK in Okinawa

Comments: My mom was known to everyone as YANK while she was a medic in Okinawa during the Korean War; she is healthy and would really enjoy hearing from someone who she remembers from either Camp Lajeune or Okinawa. If anyone remembers her, please contact me. Thank you.

Keywords: YANK - a WAC in Okinawa during Korean War

Dr. Aehee Lee

Comments: My Korean grandmother, Dr. Aehee Lee, ran an orphanage during the war. Her son, Victor Lee, was an interpreter in the U.S. Army. While I've recently been in touch with the family of Major Eddie Willner (then Lieut. Willner) who supported the orphanage, I would love to speak with anyone who met my grandmother. She was educated in the U.S. as well as her husband, my grandfather, William Lee who was kidnapped, tortured and killed in 1950 for his political activity against Communism. I am also looking for anyone who might have known him. He graduated from George Washington University in 1921 with a degree in political science.

Keywords: Doctor, Dr., Aehee, Lee, friend of Lieutenant Eddie Willner, Major Willner, Victor Lee, William Lee.

Frances Fay Watson

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Keywords: My Mom, Frances F. Watson, was a Lt Commander on the USS Consolation during the Korean War. She met and married my Dad, Charles Amos Etheridge (also in the Navy) shortly after. I would love to hear from anyone who knew my Mom or Dad. I have a wonderful collection of Mom's beautiful color slides of her travels in the Navy.

MASH Nurse

Comments: I would like to hear from nurses who served in a MASH during the Korean War

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Emiko Tai

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Keywords: I was stationed at the 61st 07th aircraft crash rescue/fire dept. at Itami airforce base. I am interested in finding Emiko Tai of Osaka Japan, she worked at the Osaka telephone Company while I was stationed there from 1951, 1952, 1953. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Harold Cottingham

looking for someone who knew or worked with Grace Learned

Comments: Am trying to prove to the Army that my aunt, Grace Learned was indeed working in a M.A.S.H. unit in Korea. All her Army records went up in smoke in that fire. Her head stone in San Antonio only gives credit for Vietnam. She was stationed at Fort Sam Houston. When she retired, she had earned the rank of Lt. Colonel. She took lots of photos but never wrote any info on them!

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279th General Hospital = Camp Sakie = Osaka, Japan

Comments: Wondering if anyone remembered Lt. Lilliam Kaise (Nurse), at Camp Sakie outside of Osaka. during spring and summer of 1951. I believe that she was from Cumberland,Md. She was a fine lady and a wonderful nurse.

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Korean War Nurses in Japan

Comments: Hi! My friend and I are doing PhD research on the Australian nurses who served during the Korean War. They were only allowed to serve in hospitals in Japan, so had limited interaction. But if you know of anyone who has any knowledged or interaction with the Australian nurses, however brief, we would love to communicate. Thanks.

Keywords: Australian nurses, Japanese hospitals, Korean War, Korean Conflict

Looking for women who served in theater KW

Comments: Hi, I am writing a dissertation for the University of Tennessee called "Standing in the Shadow of the Greatest Generation: Men and Women of the Korean War." It is sort of a composite biography of those who served starting from childhood in the Depression and continuing on to post-war experiences. I have talked to many male veterans but have had trouble getting in touch with women who served in theater during the war. I would like to survey or interview women who served during this time. I would also be grateful for any female veterans willing to read through my chapters to ensure that I'm not missing the mark on what it was really like in Japan or Korea. I can be reached by email at blue5@mindspring.com or at 2334 Colgate Drive, Fayettville, NC 28304, 910-223-0809. Thanks.

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American Red Cross in Korea

Comments: In late 1951-52 I was stationed at 5th Air Force Advance Headquarters, Seoul, Korea.

Red Cross Club-Canteen girls went to Korea in the early days of 1950 at Gen MacArthur's request. They had to be evacuated from Pusan during that first push by the North Koreans. Only about 50-60 girls were in that part of the service.

It was a privilege and honor to be able to contribute an occasional cup of coffee and a donut to the brave men who fought in the Forgotten War.

Later I married a pilot from WW II. But the Pilots from the 4th FIS were something else!

Keywords: 5th Air Force Advance Headquarters; Seoul; Kimpo; Suwan; 4th FIS and 336th Squadron.

Capt. Clarice C. Mason, WAF

Comments: I am a historian from Dolores CO, formerly from Downey CA. There is a repatriated overseas vet named Clarice E. Mason who was reburied in the Downey Cemetery, Downey, Los Angeles County, CA, date unknown. There were no other cemetery records that would give any more information.

According to an online August 26, 1952 edition of Stars and Stripes, a Captain Clarice C. Mason, WAF, directed the monthly publication Erding Journal, which won first place in the photo-magazine class of publications that year.

I am trying to find out if Clarice E. and Clarice C. might be one and the same person for inscribing her name on a veterans' memorial at the Downey Cemetery in 2008.

If there is anything you can do to help it will be greatly appreciated. Joyce Lawrence, Dolores, Colorado, still a member of the Downey Historical Society.

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1950 OKINAWA ELAINE K & HARRY WILLIS

Comments: Searching for information on birthparents Harry Willis (army..probably lived Georgia..had wife and child "back home" in 1950)and Elaine Klappert Kothe(from Cincinati, OH). Both served in Okinawa in 1950. Have many pictures but want to know about each...did you know them??? ANY information you'd care to share would be appreciated! Have found Elaine but have NO idea how to begin searching for Harry Willis without info other than name and pictures. Please help! Thanks...

Keywords: Harry Willis Elaine Klappert Kothe

Looking for friends

Comments: Looking for friends. West Virginia, Sg Robert Carrow, I worked in 5th Air Force Supply Office as a typist.1951

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looking for d'anne aultman(evans)

Comments: i am doing a project in school and was given this name to research. i have found that she attended the WAVE Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, and graduated probably in May of 1952. She had the rank of Ensign, USNR. If you have any information please contact me.

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Info on Margaret B Lewis WAC

Comments: Married John R. Snelling USN in civil & Japanese ceremonies while in service

Keywords: Served in Korea (HQ) seperated from WACs as Sgt 1951-? Recipient of Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, nickname: Peggy

Looking for info on Margaret

Comments: Rank at time of seperation: Sgt. -approx 1951

Recipient of Silver Star, Bronze Star & Purple Heart interested in finding out details of her service and awards and hoping to connect with any of her friends

Married John R Snelling (USN) in civil and Japanese ceremonies while serving in Korea

Was asked to interview to be Gen Matthew Ridgway's Secty

Keywords: Served Women's Army Corp in Korea 1950's at HQ Nickname: Peggy Married John R Snelling, USN

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW

Comments: I was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Sam houston, Texas. Would love hearing from anyone who was stationed at either base during 1954 to 1955.

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Grandmother a WAVE 1953

Comments: My Grandmother, Diana Lily Harford, joined the WAVES after she graduated from high school in 1953. She was not in the navy for very long - about a year. I would like to find out more information about her service - I know that she was in Florida and that she met my grandfather there (he was also in the navy)- any help in how to research this would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Navy Waves, Florida, 1953

Looking for Biological Grandfather

Comments: I'm looking for info on my grandfather.His name was Robert Scott he was I believe a drill sargent at Parris Island.He was stationed there between 1952-1954.He was from Atlanta Ga origonaly.He and my grandmother Rosemary Reidal met while at Parris island.They had gotten married sometime between 52-54 and my father was born in 7-54.My grandmother will not speek about him.This is all the info she will give on him.I would like to know if any of you guys have more info on Robert A. Scott or even Rosemary Reidal?

Keywords: Robert A. Scott or Rosemary K. Reidal

Looking for nurses Thelma Hood and Sally Cino

Comments: I am looking for nurse Thelma Hood and nurse Sally Cino. My father faught in the Korean War and was airlifted to a U.S. military hospital where these nurses attended to him for 8 months or so. Please contact me if you have any idea how I can find information about either of these remarkable ladies. Thank you.

Keywords: Nurses Thelma Hood and Sally Cino - Korean War

Looking for colleagues who knew my aunt

Comments: I am interested in individuals who served alongside my Aunt Phyllis whilst she served her country for the Department of Defense: I am intrigued about her life and what she accomplished during her time in Korea. Our family rarely had opportunities to discuss what she did overseas.

Keywords: Phyllis N. Roberts Wednesday, January 4, 2006 1:17 PM EST

Phyllis N. Roberts, 83, of Charlevoix, died Jan. 2, 2006, at Northern Michigan Hospital.

Phyllis was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Lake City, Mich., to Carlisle A. Roberts and Bertha Hicks Roberts. She graduated from Reed City High School and Michigan State University with a major in foreign languages.

She was employed as a Manpower specialist and management analyst with the United States Department of Defense. She worked in Japan, French Morocco and Korea, retiring in 1985.

She is survived by four sisters, Marjory Himmel of Eastpointe, Arlyle (William) Koehler of Detroit, Mary (James) Schrandt of Lansing and Joan (Fred) Jolliffe of Charlevoix; three brothers, Jack Roberts of Grand Rapids and Charlevoix, James (Ila) Roberts of Harrisville, Pa., and Carl (Martha) Roberts of Northport; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; nieces, Laura Lee Roberts and Marcy Roberts; and brother-in-law, Joseph Himmel.

The funeral service for Phyllis will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix. Pastor James Green will officiate. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.

Visitation will take place 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Winchester Funeral Home.

Looking to gather personal stories of men and women

Comments: Hi, My name is Tonja Cox, and I just finished a book on the homecoming experiences of Vietnam veterans. I am now actively seeking stories from men and especially women who served in Korea. I received several letters from Korean War veterans, asking me to help them get their stories out there to a public that has all but forgotten them. I want to do that now. If you are interested in participating in the writing of this book, please contact me at phoenixfire870@centurytel.net.

Keywords: personal stories, veterans, men, women

Looking for lost relative

Comments: I am searching for my counsin whom I have never met for a family reunion. His birth name was George Govoni and was born sometime around the the early 1950's. His birth father's name is Thomas Govoni from Massachusetts and I do not know his mother's name. It is possible that his mother was an Army nurse but I am not sure. They married while on active duty in the Army, I believe they were stationed in North or South Carolina. Shortly after George was born, they divorced and our family has never seen or heard from George. I do not have very much to go on so I am hoping that someone reads this message and will be able to help me in my search for my cousin. George has 3 half sisters and 1 half brother and a huge loving family who desperately wants him to be in our lives. Please, if anyone has any information please contact me. Thank all of you who have taken the time to read this and best of luck in your search for loved ones. God Bless. Sincerely, Sue

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Need Info on USAF Flt Nurse Insignia

Comments: Need to know the date the USAF changed from the WWII style AAF Flight Nurse Wings to the USAF style Flight Nurse Wings?

Also need to know how many different versions of the USAF style Flight Nurse Wing have existed since it replaced the old AAF Wing. For example, I have a late 1950's era USAF Flight Surgeon Wing which has horizontal lines in the back of the shield, however I have never seen a Flight Nurse Wing with that shield design. Current Flight Surgeon and Flight Nurse Wings both have a smooth background in the shield.

Also need to know the date the smaller size USAF Woman Officers Cap Badge was authorized, and what Badge was worn prior to it's introduction? The Female Hat included in the USAF Korean War Flight Nurse display has the larger size male Cap Badge on it.

Keywords: Korean War Flt Nurse Insignia

Female Korean Soldiers

Comments: I am looking for information on Korean women serving in the war. I know this happened, but am having a hard time finding information. Any leads would be great. Thanks

Keywords: female korean soldiers

WACS

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Keywords: looking for anyone knowing Darlene( dot )Summerville my mother who served as a wac I think it was about 1953 - 1955 she just passed away 01-17-06 would like to hear from anyone who may have known her

Red Cross

Comments: Anyone knowing Amilia H Cousins who was at Ascom City near Inchon in 1950 or 51 please let me know. She was with the Red Cross and was from Forest Park, Ill.

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Kwajalein Nurses Memorial

Comments: Currently, I am in the process of creating a memorial to the memory of the 11 Nurses and the crew and passengers aboard a C-54 (VR-21), which crashed Oceanside of Kwajalein Island in the Marshall Islands, 19 Sept 1950. I have the base for a plaque donated. What I need is the plaque. Among my questions regarding these nurses is information specific to Nurse Margarte G Kennedy; her death is listed as 25 Sep 50 "in the states whereas, all my information concludes that no one survived and only four bodies were recovered.

Keywords: Memorial for 11 nurses who were in-route to Yokuska Japan to support the Korean War effort and died in a plane crash 1 1/2 min after take off from Kwajalein, RMI.

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Dusty the Singing Nurse from Oklahoma

Comments: Our Mother, Betty Ann Cook Monus was a "Oklahoma Singing nurse" in the Korean Conflict. She has passed away however we sure would like to know if any of her fellow collegues remember here. In 1953 she was on the front page of the daily Oklahoman dubbed as the "Korean singing nurse" that kept everyone happy as much as possible in a war. She was an Air Force Nurse. She was stationed out of Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma in the 50's. If anyone remembers her, please email. Thanks, Marilyn and Jeanie her devoted daughters

Keywords: Air Force Nurse in the Korean War

Korean-WWII Army Nurse Corps Vets

Comments: I am looking for Korean War who were also WWII Army Nurse Corps vets (especially hospital ships) for two reasons: 1) to honor them by collecting their oral history for the Library of Congress (I am a volunteer) 2) to learn more about their experience so I know more about my mom's ANC contribution (she died when I was young). 3)find anyone who served with Major Helen Visnovsky, WWII and Korean War flight evac nurse.

Any help you or your friends can provide would be greatly appreciated.

thanks, Steve

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WAC 49-50 8010 TMRS

Comments: I worked at the Yokohama train station. Loading troops on to trains to go to other points on their way to Korea. My husband, Duane O'Neal (now deceased) was a veteran of the Korean War also. I am writing this in his memory. If anyone knew him, he was in an engineer unit, I would like to hear from them. I like this site and will probably visit it again.

Keywords: First of all, I was a WAC, Joyce Yonker, stationed in Yokohama in 1949-50. Would like to hear from veterans that were in Japan at that time.

Book Project

Comments: VETS or ACTIVES WHO HAVE SERVED, OR ARE SERVING, IN COMBAT AREAS -- I'm putting a book together about the bond that develops among those serving in wars/conflicts. Would you like to express your admiration for, or say "thank you" to, a person or group you served beside? You have a chance to tell the stories that have stayed in your hearts and memories long after the fighting---stories that are usually overlooked in books about combat. Please write or call: (Mrs.) Debbie McCabe, 3710 Mesa Ridge Rd., Houston, TX 77043, 713/895-0542.

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korean war nurses

Comments: LOOKING FOR ALMA PUGH OR ANY ONE WHO KNEW CLARA "SULLY" SULLIVAN WHO DIED IN PLANE CRASH IN ALASKA WITH HER HUSBAND DANIEL DRAKE. PLEASE CONTACT ME SHE WAS MY AUNT AND I NEVER KNEW HER.

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womean in Korean War

Comments: Please email us with information about women who served during the Korean War. It is for my 11th grader who is doing a scrap book about the war

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Question

Comments: I am looking for women who served above and beyond the call of duty during the Korean War. But I am having trouble finding ANYTHING! Would you please help me. :) Thanks.

Leslie

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I NEED YOUR OPINION!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP ME PLEASE

Comments: ok i have a reasearch paper i have to do if women should be placed in active combat roles and i would like to know what you think about this.

if at all possible can you e-mail me back today, thanks

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LOOKING FOR: Ann Kenyon Ludwig

Comments: Does anyone know the wherabouts of Catherine "Anne" Kenyon who married Jack Ludwig in El Paso, Texas in 1955. They were both stationed in Japan in winter of 1956.

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Women in the Korean War

Comments: MWG Productions is doing a documentary about Women In War. We are currently looking to interview women who served in the Korean War. We are interested in hearing your stories. Thank you.

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