My Dad, Lewis C. Sannes

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Keywords: My Dad never spoke of his WWII service. At 19 years of age he joined the service in February, 1942. All I know is that he was a medic in the 39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group. He rose to the rank of Sargent and was honorably discharged in Sept. 1945. I would like to know more of where he was, and the men he served with. He was a wonderful Dad.

FLIGHT COMMANDER 35TH FIGHTER SQ

Comments: BRADFORD STERLING WAS BORN ON A CATTLE RANCH IN TEXAS. IN WW2 HE FLEW GLIDERS=P-39'S= AND P-38'S AS A FLIGHT OFFICER==HE WAS UPGRADED TO LT AT THE END OF WW2. AFTER RETIRING FROM THE USAF HE FLEW FOR CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL AND LUFTHANSA AIRLINES. HE IS NOW PRESIDENT OF A COMPANY WITH A PRODUCT LINE OF NUTRIENTS=HEALTH=ENERGY= WEIGHT LOSS=PRODUCTS. HE IS 85 YEARS OLD.

Keywords: LT STERLING WAS MADE A FLIGHT COMMANDER AFTER 60 DAYS FLYING MISSIONS. AFTER 100 COMBAT MISSIONS HE WAS TRANSFERRED TO FAR EAST INTELLIGENCE, TOKYO JAPAN. HE HAD BEEN THROUGH ARMY PARACHUTE JUMP SCHOOL AND HAD HIS JUMP WINGS. THE CHIEF OF FAR EAST INTELLIGENCE ASSIGNED HIM TO TRAIN SPIES IN PARACHUTE JUMPING. THE SPIES WERE THEN FLOWN INTO NORTH KOREA IN A BLACKED OUT C-47 AND JUMPED CLOSE TO PLACES WHERE INTELLIGENCE WAS NEEDED. THE KOREAN SPIES TOOK A SMALL BAG OF POTATOS WITH THEM. ONE OF THE POTATOS WAS A CAMERA=LOOKED LIKE A POTATO. THE SPIES ALSO TOOK AN OCTUPOS TO EAT ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS. LT STERLING RETIRED WITH 28 MEDALS.ONE OF THE MEDALS WAS AWARDED BY THE THEN PRESIDENT OF SOUTH KOREA.

Reggie Verhaege

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Keywords: this email to inform members of the 35th Fighter Squadronof the passing of a former member Reggie Verhaege, on Dec 6th 2008he served in the squadron in 1955 at Itazuke AFB Japan as a Crew Chief, he will be saddly mised

Any Info on Pilot 1stLt John Bernard Adkins, 35th FBS

Comments: I am looking for any information concerning my uncle, 1stLt John Bernard Adkins, who was killed in action during February of 1951 as his F-80C disintegrated on take-off and fell into the Fukuoka Bay in Japan. Apparently, he ejected but was subsequently drowned in the cold water less than 2 miles from the airfield. Our family is desperately trying to find anyone that might have served with him during his career, offering more information about a man that committed his whole life to service until his untimely death at the age of 28. He also flew 101 combat missions in the P-47 Thunderbolt during WW-II in the European theater. He worked at Wright-Patterson AFB for years and was recalled to serve during Korea post discharge from WW-II. Thank you for your time...

Keywords: 1stLt Adkins flew the P-47 Thunderbolt during WW-II and the F-80C in Japan during the Korean War.

F-80 100 Missions 1951

Comments: My dad, who lives with me now, flew 100 combat missions in F-80's from April, 1951 until October 1951. He received the DFC for actions taken during one of these missions. He was hit by AA fire on his 77th mission while skip-bombing RR tunnel, and due to previously having ejected F80(and almost not surviving)did not bail out, but pulled up to limits of service ceiling and wing fire went out. Made base and landed. Tells of Itazuke and K-13. Have pic of his shot up F80 and others. Also hand-written Penworthy pad of each mission, date, location and ordinance expended. Also have 35 mm film from gun cams. 1st Lt. Wilbur B. Thompson 8th FBG, 35th FBS.

Keywords: F-80 8th FBG 35th FBS

Trail of the Black Panthers

Comments: Uncle was stationed with 35th in Korea from July 1950 until they were pulled back to Japan. During this period the 35th published a book about the exploits of this unit from June 1950 thru Dec 5, 1950. My Uncle donated his book to 35th Museum in Pennsylvania back years ago with the understanding they would copy it and return it----which they never did. He is looking for a copy of this book. He will be 90 years old in June and would like to get his book back.

Keywords: Sgt Edward A Zook

George Ritzman or Vince Eastridge

Comments: Looking for buddies George Ritzman and Vince Eastridge

Keywords: Chuck Johnson 35 FBS South Korea 1952-53

Comments: Looking for friends:

George Ritzman

Vince Eastridge

Keywords: Nickname - Chuck 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron Served in Suwan, K-13 , S. Korea 5/1952 - 6/1953

LOOKING FOR COL. TRACY B MATHEWSON

Comments: LOOKING FOR TRACY, SON, OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER OF COL.TRACY B MATHEWSON III-SON'S NAME IS TRACY MATHEWSON -ZAUGG.LAST I HEARD OF MY BEST FRIEND MATT - HE WAS A FULL COL. STATIONED AT ANDREWS OR THE PENTAGON.IN ABOUT 1984. I BELIEVE HE WAS FROM AUGUSTA, GA MARRIED IN 1947- I THINK IN A CHURCH THERE. I WAS IN THE AIRFORCE WITH TRACY 1943-1946 .

HE WAS SHOT DOWN IN 1951 IN KOREA WITH 35TH BOMB SQ.FLYIN F-80,NEAR THE YALU RIVER AND AGAIN ABOUT 1952 IN AN F-86-I HAVE MUCH MORE INFO INCLUDING PICTURES OF TRACY. WE WERE VERY CLOSE.

PLS E MAIL ME-IF YOU CAN PROVIDE ANY INFO.

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Correction - Eugene R. Hansen with 36th FTR BMBR Squad. instead of 35th

Comments: Correction: I have recently been able to confirm that my great uncle Eugene R. Hansen served with the 36th Fighter Bomber Squadron instead of the 35th as I had previously posted below. I have posted a new request for information on the webpage for the 36th Squadron. Please see that page if interested.

Matt Hansen Lincoln, Nebraska

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1st Lt John Thees

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my Uncle 1st Lt John Thees. He was shot down by AA on a mission to attack the Yang Ni Dong bridge complex at Sinanju on July 20, 1953. He flew with the 35 Ftr Bmr Sq, 8 Ftr Bmr Gp, APO 970.

Shelley (Thees) Fletcher

Keywords: F-86

Origins Of Hang Loose Hand Signal

Comments: I am currently a member fo the 35th and I am looking for any info on the origins of "Push It Up" and our squadron us of the Hang Loose hand signal we use.

Push It Up! Punks Rule!

Keywords: Push it up, Pantons, 35th Fighter Squadron

Please, any info on pilot Tracy B. Mathewson III

Comments: Great site! Please help if you can. I'm looking for any information about my father TRACY B. MATHEWSON III (Pilot) flying F-80s...I think they were F-80C aircraft. He was shot down in Korea and rescued by pilot Lt. Donald R. Michaelis (flying a single engine CONVAIR (Stinson L-5 "Sentinel"). If anyone has any info, please email me.

Thank you, Tracy

Keywords: Pilot 35th FBS - Tracy B. Mathewson III

Looking for any info on my Grandfather

Comments: I am looking for any info on Grandfather, Joe F Brown. He was in the 35 FBS in Korea.

Keywords: 35 FBS, 8th FTR. BMR. WG

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Keywords: Joe Felix Brown,3200 Fighter Test Squadron

additional information

Comments: At the time he was shot down and killed, Eugene R. Hansen was serving with the 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter Bomber Group. His rank was First Lieutenant and he was posthumously promoted to the rank of Captain.

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1st Lieutenant Eugene R. Hansen

Comments: I am searching for anyone who served with or knew my Great Uncle, 1st Lieutenant Eugene R. Hansen. He was shot down and killed in combat while flying an F-80C near Kaso-ri, Korea, on July 7, 1950.

Keywords: First Lieutenant Eugene R. Hansen 8th Fighter Bomber Group 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron F-80C

Suwon 3/53

Comments: The complete 8th Fighter Bomber Wing moved from K-13, Korea to Itazuke AB, Japan in Oct. 54.

Keywords: Was in thew 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron at K-13 AB, Suwon Korea from Mar 54 to Oct 54.

HQ HQ Sqdn Reunions for Sqdn

Comments: Iam now secretary/treas. of 8th fighter group assoc.Next reunion at Wright-Pat air force base September 23-24 and 25th. Contact if interested.

Keywords: October 53 to November 54 35h Sq and Hq & Hq Sq.

Astronaut Jim McDivitt

Comments: Anyone have ANY information regarding F-86s (or F- 80s) flown in combat by Astronaut Jim McDivitt during his service with the 35th FBS?

Keywords: McDivitt, Astronaut, F-86, Sabre, Korea, NASA,

1ST LT LOUIS THOMAS ESPOSITO

Comments: This comment, pertains to my previous Message No. 37589; Posted: 2003-10-15 @ 10:08:39. While surfing the net this morning; I noticed, in an article, by Diego Zampini - Entitled: "Russian Aces Over Korea," Russian Ace LEV KIRILOVICH SHCHUHIN, a MIG-15 pilot with 17 Air Victories -was credited with the kill of Lou Esposito on the date that Lou was listed as KIA! As I have mentioned previously; I was on that same Air-To-Ground mission with Lou - and, when most of us had retured to base, we were advised - by members of his flight, that Lou was on a shallow dive, at low altitude - on a strafe or bomb delivery pass, against a ground target - when he obtained a direct hit from anti-aircraft fire [Ground Fire] and was destroyed! I can still remember his best friend "Eddy" - going somewhat berserk - as we gathered for our "Intelligence Critique" after the mission, when Lou's Flight Members explained what they had observed - stating that: "Lou would not be coming home!"

Keywords: First Lieutenant Louis Thomas Esposito Vineland, New Jersey Born: 13 December 1924

Remembering 1st Lt. Louis Thomas Esposito

Comments: Lou was a KIA, on 22 October 1951, in Korea. He was the pilot of an F-80C, Shooting Star, Fighter Interceptor, with the 35th FBS [Black Panthers], 8th FBG. On 22 October 1951, while on a Combat Mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire; exploded in mid-air and crashed near Koma-dong and Hoechang, North Korea. For his Leadership and Valor, Lieutenant Esposito was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; the Air Medal; the Purple Heart; the Korean Service Medal; the United Nations Service Medal; the Nationl Defense Service Medal and, the Korean War Service Medal. Major Bean, was the Squadron Commander, at the time, and - I was a Flight Commander. I was on the same operation, the day that Lou was lost. He was a Great Officer and Crack Fighter Pilot; who was missed by us all!

Keywords: First Lieutenant Louis Thomas Esposito Vineland, New Jersey Born: 13 December 1924

Looking for 35th Fighter Squadron Stories

Comments: I am currently serving in the 35th Fighter Squadron in Korea. I am looking for any stories about the squadron, missions and people from the Korean War. I appreciate your service and information. The squadron is alive and well and still defending the ROK.

Keywords: 35th Fighter squadron

Leon Waddell Pollard, Jr., was my half-brother.

Comments: Leon Waddell Pollard, Jr., was my half-brother. I was born three years after his death. You may have been lost, Billy, but not forgotten.

Keywords: Leon Waddell Pollard, Jr., "Billy", 35th Fighter Squadron, Itazuke AB, Japan. DOD July 9, 1950 over the Sea of Japan.

members 35th sqdn 52-53

Comments: looking for A flt members Jan52 to jan 53

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35th Ftr,Bmr.Sqdn

Comments: Was with 35thFBS l954 thru l957. Had many good friend within the 35th. Lots of good men in that outfit.

Keywords: 35th FBS at K-13 in 1954, and moved to ItazukeAB Japan in 1954.

Need more info on 35th squadron-blackcats

Comments: My Dad, Earl J. Krebsbach, is somehow affiliated with the 35th squadron and work on the SR-71 Blackbird. I wish to know briefly the involvement of this airplane and crew in the Korean War.

Keywords: Earl Joseph Krebsbach 35th Squadron - Blackcats SR-71 Blackbird

Warren Weiser

Comments: I am looking for anyone that may have served with my wifes father Captain Warren W. Weiser. He had flown large bombers during WWII in the Army Air Force. He later went back in the Air Force and was training in F80's. He was flying out of Nellis Air Force Base on Feburary 11, 1952 when he was killed in a mid air crash with another F80 piloted by Lieutenant Thomas W. Tiggert. He was scheduled to be shipped out to Korea. A collegue, Victor Duer who was flying as his wingman at the time of the accident was later shot down in Korea and listed as MIA.

Please feel free to call anytime or email me.

Keywords: Friends, associates,F80 Crash

35th FBS 1954 - 1956

Comments: Crew Chief FU 818 F-86

Keywords: Nickname Verg.

35th Fighter Bomber Squadron

Comments: I would love to hear from anyone related to my days of 1954-1956. Home base was Itasuke and flew TDY to Korea every other month. K13, K14, K8 and K55. Where we won the fart East gunnery meet and flew back to the US for competition at Nellis Air Force Base. I was a crew chief for the Coloranel that was on our team.

Keywords: Nickname was Verg. Aircraft: FU 818, 86 Sabre.

35 th fighter bomber sqd. a flight

Comments: the 35 th fighter bomber squadron had some of the best people in the world assigned to it. i was in the 8th again from 62 to 65 but i remember the guys from K-13 as the best of the best.

Keywords: freinds--- ken koehler,bobbie perryman,alan weaver ,norman woods, shirkey, paul charron,al lichter, col. dawson , col murphy, lt. blalock. and lt. howie below (pig) who used to supply me and shirkey with more boose that we could handle.

LOOKING FOR 35TH FTR GP AT JOHNSON (COMMO) 51-53

Comments: LOOKING FOR GUYS THAT KNEW MY DAD, SALVATORE (SAL) CERRIE..HE IS LOOKING FOR SOME OF YOU..

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LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF 39TH FIGHTER SQUADRON 35TH FTR GP JOHNSON AND YOKOTA AFB JAPAN AND LATER PO,

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ENLISTED PERSONNEL 39TH FTR SQUADRON JOHNSON AFB 1948-1949-1950

Comments: Looking for anyone that might have been in that Group Names remembered: Sgt F/C Ward Sgt Robert Hickerty, Sgt. Duboise, Sgt. Shepard Sgt Chitwood I was a Buck Sergeant at the time

Keywords: Clerk in Orderly room at Johnson and Yokota AFB Shipped to Ashyia on June 27th 1950 and to Po Hang Dong Korea on 5th July 1950. Attached to 8th Army gp. Clerk and loading P-51 Ftrs for froont lines just above PoHang

35th Fighter Squadron Crew Chief

Comments: Just saying high from the current 35th Fighter Squadron Pantons, "Push It Up"

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35TH FIGHTER SQUADRON KOREA

Comments: no one but one person that I"ve read about the 35th was the last sqdn to shoot downMig" 17" on or about late 54 or early 55 86"s were launched from K8 where we were TDY ,They shot down either 3 or 4 Migs Capt. Bob Donahue was flying the aircraft that Iwas assigned to which if Iremember it was tail # 427 Iremember that they painted a red star on the pilots side of the aircraft that shot down Migs that day thanks for taking the time to read an old mans ramblings

Keywords: Crew chief on F86"s nickname Ken ,Crewed tail#427 and other aircraft, sometimes the T33 Good buddies with Al Lichter from New York, Bob Werkoski Ithink from Mass. Capt.Robert Donahue.

35th Ftr. Sqdn 1953 to 55

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who rembers me ,was a Crew chief in "A" Flt. T/SGT Waxler was our FltChief Al Lichter,Bob Werkowski from Mass.Capt Robert Donahue , any pilot who flew#427

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Comments: 1950-53

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Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of 1st Lt. John Munkres, who was assigned to the 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron. If you have any information on John Munkres, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Comments: Sept.1952 to Apr.1953 35th FBSqdn, 8th FBW

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Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the 35th FBS: 1st Lt. Louis T. Esposito, Vineland, NJ, Capt. Charles W. Gunther, Wapakoneta, OH, 1st Lt. Donald R. Jenkins, Oakland, CA, 1st Lt. Bob A. Lauterbach, Phoenix, AZ, 1st Lt. Sidney R. Mullikin Jr., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2nd Lt. Roy G. Rydin, Hayward, CA, 1st Lt. Douglas M. Smith, Oshkosh, WI, 1st Lt. David Warfield, Pettus, TX, Lt. Col. Lewis F. Webster, Shreveport, LA. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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1st Lt. POLLARD, Leon W. - MIA

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of Leon Pollard. Please contact me via the e-mail address provided. Thank you.

Ray Sestak

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1st Lt. PAINTER, Harry Richard

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of 1st Lt. Harry Painter, lost December 9, 1952. Thank you.

Ray Sestak

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Donald Sirmans grandson

Comments: I am Donald Sirman grandson. I am currently an officer in the U.S. Army, and I am trying to do an innerservice transfer to the Air Force to follow in my grandfathers footsteps.

Keywords: Donald Sirmans grandson

Did you know Donald Sirman

Comments: Did anyone know my half brother, Capt. Donald Sirman, while he was in North korean prison camp? Donald was killed in June 1951. Possibly in Andong prison camp. Donald's body was never recovered. Also, U.S. government claimed to have lost his records for many years. Today, they tell a different story. I would like to know what happened. David Sirman

Keywords: Capt. Donald Stainthorpe Sirman

Donald Sirman's Grandson

Comments: If anybody knew my Grandfather Donald Sirman I would very much like to hear from you. I am a 2LT in the U.S. Army. I am trying to work out an inner-service transfer to follow in my Grandfathers footsteps, and become a fighter pilot.

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Comments: 35TH FBS SQDN

Keywords: Kprea 1953 - 54

Lt. Larry E. Plaster, 35th FBS

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who flew with or knew my father, Larry E. Plaster, in Korea in 1951-52. His F-86 was named Ole Goofy, and the crew chief was "Dusty" Cincotta. Did talk briefly with Joe Burgermeister, who flew with him, in 1981.

Thank You!

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Mike Klockner, 8th Fighter Group

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known or served with my Dad, Mike Klockner. He's alive and well, but computer-illerate, so I'm attempting to gather some information for him. Thank you.

Keywords: Mike Klockner, 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group.

May 51-May 52

Comments: Lived in "odd Fellows Hut", houseboy named Kim.

Friends of Chuck Pierce, Bill Sodaberg and Pop Miller. Captain nicknamed "Blue eyes". Armore and crew chief for F-80's. I have a great photo album of the year I spent in Korea with many other airman.

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Bout One at K-2, Taegu

Comments: I voluntered from the 35th maint Squadron as propeller technician for the "Bout One" group going to Taegu Korea. Originally our mission was to teach the S. Koreans to fly and maintain P-51's that were for their defense, as I recollect. After several incidents we realized that they were not able to train soon enough and our pilots and mechanics took over, the Koreans were sent on to some other site. Our Commanding Officer was, at that time Major Hess and he asked for volunteers to return with him to Pusan after we had to abandon the K-2 airbase. I chose to return to Johnson A.B. and the 40th Fighter Squadron. We were told, "no cameras" but I had a small pocket sized 35 mm and freely took pictures, including one of Major Hess. I am sure most of these pictures may be of value to someone writing of the war.

Keywords: Looking for Bill Meyers or information on contacting family members. I have pictures of him. Also have picture of, at that time Major Hess in Korea

Members of 13th Aircraft Repair Squadron

Comments: My Dad is searching for members of his squadron in Tagu, Korea. He was part of the "Alert Group" stationed on airfield. He gave me the names of a few men in his squadron: Bill Williams from Denver,CO... William Timber from Denver,CO... and Harmon Killibrew(?) from Michigan. Any information or others that remember him from the squadron, please let me know. My Dads name is Wesley Purks,Richmond,VA. Thank you.

Keywords: 35th Fighter Group, 13th Aircraft Repair Squadron Stationed Tagu,Korea 1950-1953

old buddies

Comments: Anyone station at that time please call or contact Jose Araujo very good friend.

Keywords: Jim in Korea March 53 thre Feb 54 attached to 35th F-B Sq.

Comments: Sirs,I'm currently researching material for a novel set around B-29 operations during the Korean War. Part of the book centres on Low level Flak suppression missions flown by fighter bombers in support of these big bombers. If anyone is able to help me with this reasearch I'd like to hear from you. Thanks, Al.

Keywords: Low level flak suppression missions

35th. at K-13 1953

Comments: Jan - Oct, 1953 A1C

Keywords: 35th Ftr. Bmr. Sqdr. & radar shop 8th. Ftr. Wg.

35TH. AT ITAZUKE 1950

Comments: was with 35th till they ship to korea with P 51 stayed with F80 at itazuke till we ship to kimpo we were attached to 49th.

Keywords: F 80 p 51

Don Sirman was a friend of mine!

Comments: Great service!

WRITING BOOK - KOREAN WAR EXPERIENCES FROM 6/26/50 TO 3/15/51.

Keywords: Flight Commander; Contour Roger; Itazuke

Comments: 35TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUARDRON

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Cpt. VICTOR LEROY DUER

Comments: LOOKING TO WRITE OR TALK TO ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH VICTOR LEROY DUER, USAF CAPTAIN IN KOREA IN 1951/52. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY HOME ADDRESS OR FAX NUMBER DURING DAY. THANK YOU.

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Captain Donald Stainthorpe Sirman - POW

Comments: Captain Donald Stainthorpe Sirman (SQDN AF WING/GROUP,35th FBS) was shot down over N. Korea on 7/7/50. He was a POW until 6/14/51, when he was killed by his captors. Captain Sirman was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Captain Sirman was my mother's older brother. She has scant memories of the circumstance surrounding her brother's death, but recalls the family was told that Capt. Sirman and some other prisoners left the camp, unnoticed, to gather food. They were caught and Capt. Sirman was shot and killed. His remains were left in Korea.

If anyone served with my uncle, or knows anything about the circumstances of his captivity and/or death, our family would be pleased to speak with you. Thank you.

Susan Burgess (niece) Philadelphia, PA SKBurg@webtv.net

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