1st Lt Johnny Roessel

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my Uncle Johnny. He was a navigator on a B-26 Invadera and was shot down Aug 7th, 1952 near Hwangju. His mother and father were my uncle Emile and aunt Ella Roessel and lived next door to us in Huntington Park, California. I remember when we got the word that his airplane was shot down and he was missing in action. I was 5 years old at the time. I still have a photo of him taken during WWII when he was going through flight training. In the photo he is stepping up into the cockpit of a Stearman biplane. We always hoped that he had survived and would come home at the end of the war.

Keywords: John Roessell, 13th Bombardment Squadron, MIA KIA

Searching for members of the 7155 Tow Target Squadron

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Keywords: I am looking for anyone that served with my Father, SGT William (Bill) Bush in the 7155th Tow Target Squadron. They weren't officially stationed at one duty stationed but flew all over. His plane was shot down over Africa. He also flew the Berlin Air Lift. Please if anyone has any information I beg of you to get ahold of me. Thank you. Gayle Lafnear

Monty Coffin information request

Comments: I'm looking for anyone that flew with my grandfather the late Col Monty Coffin. He passed away while I was still at the Air Force Academy in 2000. I am currently flying in the AF in C-130s and would love to hear any memories or stories. Thanks.

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Status

Comments: For many years I have worn, the braclet and prayed for Ray E. Wells. I would like to know his status and send my best regards to his family Shirley

Keywords: 12/31/53

Ken Waite

Comments: Wondering if anyone has any stories and new my grandfather Ken Waite.

Keywords: Ken Waite

Robert J. Hefferon, West Point '46, E-2

Comments: My father was out of E-2 in West Point's Class of '46. He died in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on August 31, 1958. Anybody remember him?

Keywords: Korea, 24th Infantry Division, Ordinance

E. Francis Unser

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Keywords: Bob Sheehan is someone I will always remember because he flew with our group the day he went missing.

13th planes...

Comments: Comments: Im looking for anyone who has pictures or photos of plane "F" (aka: BC-247, AKA: 434247). There is a dragon depicted on the nose. This plane was originally part of the 8th BS and crashed in '51. Then it was transferred to the 13th and shot down in '52. My grandfather served on this plane and I would love to have a photo of it.

I know that the late Lt. Col. Emil Pindzola was the pilot and Roy L. Compton was the Nav/Bomb. I would love any information, photos or general recollections/stories about this plane and it's crew.

Thanks!

-Kind Regards

Keywords: F, Dragon, BC-247, 434247, Pindzola,

RAF Sunderland Flying Boats

Comments: I wonder whether any association members went for a ride in an RAF Sunderland flying boat which operated from Iwakuni? There were 3 RAF squadrons which flew from there in 1950 (88 Squadron based at Hong Kong and 205 and 209 Squadrons based at Singapore).

Keywords: 205 Squadron, Far East Flying Boat Wing, RAF

Thank you for serving our Country

Comments: Thanks to all who served our Country Sincerly, Rocci Randall Twitchell

Keywords: My Grand Father served in the Grim Reapers Major Robert Lee Caris

Looking for info on The Jeanne B26

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known any of the following B26 Bomber crew flying missions in Korea from Dec 1952 thru July 1952...Pilot C.E. Deitsch,Navigator J.H Wheeler, Gunner L.J.Burk,Engineer J.L.Bugg, Crew cheif H.I. Jenkins,A/C/C L.D. Perry. My Dad was the gunner(now deceaed) and Im attempting to do some research on his/crews combat missions during this period...any help much appreciated.

My uncle is "Bob G. Burk" ( who is also a Korean vet.)

Also, if you know where "The Jeanne" is today, please tell me. Tom Burk

Keywords: "The Jeanne", b26, b-26, korean war, louis j. burk

Looking for 6th Tow Target Johnson Air Force Base 1954

Comments: Looking for members of the 6th Tow Target Squadron, 1954, Johnson Air Force Base

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SEARCHING FOR MARTIN, ROBERT JR, OR ANYBODY WHO KNOWED HIM, AIRFORCE 13 BOMB SQDN, 3 BOMB WING

Comments: He was 1945 in Austria, Braunau/Inn and later in St. Johann/Pongau. Id would be nice if somebody could send me a picture of him or further information about his life...

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June - December 1950

Comments: let me hear from anyone who is still alive - seen too many obits

Keywords: Gunner in 1950, first American injured in Korean conflict, Pilot was Lt. Morrow, Crashlanded at Ashia, Japan,13th bomb squadron, 3rd bomb group, Sam Lowery (singin sam), THE WHEEL #405 , flew with Lt. Ferns and Lt. Prettymen, and Capt. Belleau who are all dead, DFC, first purple heart ever given in Korean conflict

Lt. Melvin Ruhmann

Comments: My grandfather, 1LT Melvin F. Ruhmann, served as a B-26 navigator/bombadier with the Grim Reapers in the early part of the Korean War. He passed away in 1986.

My grandmother has all of his military records and a number of newspaper clippings and photos from his time there. However, I'm writing a screenplay about his service and need someone who knew him to fill in some blanks.

If there is a veteran out there who knew him, Captain Steve Festini of Cleveland or SSGT Richard Bolin from Ohio, please contact me at brendan_gage@hotmail.com

Thanks! Brendan

Keywords: Grim Reapers, 13th bomb squadron, 3rd bomb group, korea

Fred B. Rountree

Comments: I would like to hear from any who served with my father. I know very little about the missions he flew, the conditions and events leading up to the day his aircraft was shot down.

Keywords: Grim Reapers

Korean War

Comments: July 29, 2004 Greetings:

I am Randy Dawson residing in Columbus, GA. near Ft. Benning. My dad was in the Korean conflict during early 50's, he does not talk much about it unless asked.

All I really know is that he was a Sargent, William C. Dawson, and prepared many parachutes. Having read about the Korean War, I want to learn more details. My dad is still living in TX, we talk now and then, however he has aged like the rest of us. I am unsure about how he feels about the subject. I read postings on the internet by people all the time, magazine articles, etc...

Keywords: 13th Bomb Squadron, Aero Bomb Squadron, The Grim Reapers, Korean War, Toko, Japan, North Sea, North Korea, South Korea, B-52, Air Gun, Flight of Aces, Jim Laurier -1948, Sgt. William C. Dawson, Parachute Rigger.

Info on Monty Coffin

Comments: Looking for any information, or stories on my late gradfather Monty Coffin, he was a B-26 pilot in the Korean War, any info would be very appreciated.

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reunion

Comments: looking for info on Jack Burwick of California Richard Basinger of Georgia now deceased.

Keywords: known as G. J. Devine

Friends?

Comments: Where are they at Hell?

Keywords: Jim Braly Lt Petrie

13 Bomb Sqdn 1956-1958

Comments: I was in the Instrument Shop attached to the Engine Shop while in the 13 Bomb Sqdn. In 1957 6303 AMES was formed and I was transfered to it. My rank at that time was A1c. I would like to hear from anyone that might have been in those units at that time.

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13th Bomb Sqdn

Comments: We have just added some photos of the 13th Bomb Sqdn to our Korean War Era Veterans Website # 2 B.

It is a FREE but Private website but open to all Korean War Era Veterans and their families. If you would like access and are a veteran, send us your name, regular address, e-mail address, and a little about your service time. If you are a relative of a living or deceased veteran, also include their name and your relationship to them. e-mail us at : happyas@tds.net

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We have info on Wells, Wheelwright, Ramsey crew

Comments: My father, Ray E. Wells was a pilot in the 13th, who along with his crew, Robert Ramsey, navigator and Clarence Wheelright, gunner, were MIA May 30th, 1952.

In the mid-1990's, a joint US-Russian Commission was successful in accounting for some Korean MIA and KIA. We have learned what happened to them 42 years after their disappearance.

We are seeking relatives of his crew to share this information with them. We also seek information from those who knew Ray Wells in Korea.

Keywords: Ray E. Wells, Clarence W. Wheelwright, Robert J. Ramsey, MIA

Charles Wolfe

Comments: I am the grandson of Charles Wolfe and although my grandmother has told me countless stories about my grandfather I am trying to contact somebody that knew him personally. (especially if you flew with him)I am just trying to find out more about him to better understand the history of my family. I would greatly appreciate any information. Any means of contacting me would be fine. Either by phone, mail, or email. Thank you, Matthew Wolfe Figun

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Vernon A. Lindvig/Darrell B. Sayre

Comments: Information re: Vernon A. Lindvig/Darrell B. Sayre MIA?KIA status 1950-07. Daughter of Vernon Lindvig seeking recently declassified information. Ifo: Lindvig: 339 AWS SQND 34 DTR INCEPT WING. Sayre: 13th Bomb/3rd Wing.

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SSgt Lewis O. McNeill

Comments: My father died in Korea when I was 3 y.o. If there is anyone who knew him or served with him, could you please email me with any info on him you may have? I know very little about him and have tried for many years to get info on him. I thank God for the technology we have today and for everyone who is keeping the memory of our loved ones alive.

Keywords: 3rd Bomb Wg, 13th Bmb Sq, died 7/28/50, gunner in B-26B Wing or Group

Chadwick's series

Comments: Was "Stateside Dream" the 6th Chadwick that Maj. Fortney flew? Did she had 6 or 8 gun nose? Was there another pin-up girl painted on 6th Chadwick after Maj. Fortney suffered a/c nose damage. Did the 7th Chadwick had any nose art?

Keywords: 6th and 7th Chadwick marking's confusion

Enlisted Distinguish Service Cross

Comments: I work at the AF Enlisted Heritage Research Institute in Montgomery Alabama. Check out our web page www.au.af.mil/au/cepme/heritage/homepage.htm I am trying to find out information about the two AF Enlisted recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross from the Korean War. Their names are TSgt James H. Ledford and PFC Desmond R. Wilkerson. Unfortunately that is all the info I have. I don't know what their actions were or what units they were assigned to. We would greatly appreciate any information.

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Finding info

Comments: My name is Eloise Hollyfield-Jurgens, and I am looking for anyone who may have known my father, James Roy Hollyfield. He became MIA on 4-2-1951. I'm trying to put together a portrait, if you will, of the man my father was. Thank you for any help or information you can offer. May God bless you and your family! Eloise

Keywords: James Roy Hollyfield, 13 Bomb SQDN 3rd Bomb Wing, Air Force

looking for:

Comments: Looking for anyone that knew our Dad. Vernon Ellis Powell, most called him Buddy. We are trying to track his whereabouts for "posterity" (lol). My dad passed away in l970, and we are just trying to get together a history. He was in savannah ga. and went to Ca? 5th a/f, Roaring 20's (seems like we have a picture of him in front of a plane named that?), 3rd Attack Group, 13th Squadron, 389th Sq. He retired after 30 years in the air force as a MSgt. Any information would be appreciated. (he retired out of Ellington in Houston)

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James Albert Cave - MIA

Comments: I am searching for any information you may have on James Albert Cave. He was a gunner on B-26 with Capt. Archie P. Trantham (pilot), and Capt. Jack A. Burrell (navigator). Their aircraft was shot down on 6/5/52 and all aboard were listed as MIA. My Dad was serving in Korea at the time of his brother's downing, but we have little information other than the official letters from Uncle Sam. Dad is 71 now, and I'm trying all avenues to obtain any info I can about our family member. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Keywords: 13th Bomber Squadron

Robert Raymond Mase MIA

Comments: Looking for the Holman C. Rawls family and the Earl Ruhlin family.

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Captain Archie Peyton Trantham

Comments: Looking for people who may have served with my father Captain Archie Peyton Trantham who was declared MIA June5-6,1952 on night invader mission. Recollections or pictures would be appreciated. I was 16 months old and my sister was born 3 weeks after MIA date above.

Keywords: 13 bomb squadron;June 5-6 1952; MIA; Captain Archie Peyton Trantham

Interested in:

Comments: Pilot: Capt Tom Flake

Nav/Bombardier: Capt Bill Musladin

Crew name painted on "Georgia Boy" (Capt Flake's home state)

I'd be interested in hearing from the navigator and intelligence officer who flew with Capt "Loco" Phelps on his 75th mission, Apr 53.

I flew as gunner. Hint: we made a detour to Pyonyang that night to aid a B-29 raid.

Keywords: "Red" Zimmerman

Gunner 13th Bomb Sqdn 1 Nov 52-11 May 53 (50 missions)

2nd tow target sqdn

Comments: anyone that was in the 13thbomb sqdn that rotated back to the 2nd Tow Target Sqdn Nwe Castle Del & Mitchell AFB NY please contact me if you will.

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Photos needed of 13th Sq MIAs

Comments: The 13th Bomb Squadron of the Korea War has a web site at www.13thbombsquadron.org

If you are a relative of any KIA or MIA from this squadron we would like to add the airman's photo to our web page.

Keywords: 13th Bomb Squadron

pictures of my father

Comments: My father (William Blanchard) was in the 13th. He contracted polio in Korea and lived about 20 more years. I found a scrap book of his and there were some pictures that I thought might be of interest to someone.

This is of Dad (on the left) and Col. Garrison http://silver.neep.wisc.edu/~jake/dadandcol.jpg

This is of Dad (on the right) and Jim (Bumble Gut) Hurry http://silver.neep.wisc.edu/~jake/bumblegut.jpg

jake

Keywords: Nicknames, pictures

Warren Bacon Wisdom - MIA

Comments: My Uncle was Warren Bacon Wisdom and he has been a MIA since 1953 and we have never heard anything about him. He was a purple heart recepiment. We don't his company, battalion, or location where he was shot down. My Aunt would like to at least know where hje was shot down or even where his remains are located. If you have any new information could you pleas email me at the address above.

thank you Carrie Zehner

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Don Dea Tegt, MIA

Comments: GOOD DAY:

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON CAPT. DONALD DEAN TEGT.

HE WAS A PILOT. ORIG. LISTED MIA KOREA.

THANK YOU.

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KUNSAN

Comments: I WAS IN KOREA DURING THE WAR AND WAS STATIONED AT WITH THE 13TH BOMB SQ., 3RD BOMB GROUP.

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Alvin Adams

Comments: I AM SEARCHING FOR 13TH BOMB SQUADRON VETERANS FOR MY FATHER, ALVIN J. ADAMS. HE IS ON THE REUNION COMMITTEE, AND WORKS VERY HARD AT FINDING PEOPLE.

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Unit member

Comments: SEARCHING FOR 13TH BOMB SQADRON VETERANS.

--POSTED BY DAUGHTER

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