13th Bombardment Squadron

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Oscar The Grim Reaper

13th Bomb Squadron Association

Association Web Site

Robert R. Koehne

President

Association Email and Info

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

Unit Casualty List By Date

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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JB Wiles wrote on September 16, 2020

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City and State: ARLINGTON VA

Unit: DEFENSE POW / MIA ACCOUNTING AGENCY

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Comments: I am a Korean War Air Loss Analyst and I am looking for a 1950 version of an approach chart for Kunsan AB (K-8).

I would like to get copies of all the charts used by our pilots in Korea during the Korean War.

Today's specific question is what is the location of the KS Beacon at K-8 (September 13, 1953).

Keywords: Korean War AB Approach Charts

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William A. Mullis JR wrote on January 17, 2019

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

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Service or Relationship: UsNavy

Comments: My father, William A Mullis, LT USAF, was in 13 Squadron during Korea. His nose art was “Ready and Willin” ... love to know any information you have or pictures ... Who was “Ready”? I have some pictures but no names ... other than I recognize my father. Thanks

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Brandon Tautfest wrote on October 3, 2017

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City and State: CAMAS WA

Unit: 1 SOAMXS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am helping a friend piece together the military career of his grandfather 1LT. Womack who flew the B-26B tail number 44-34582 for the 13th Bombardment Squadron/ 3 Bombardment Wing. He was shot down December 9th, 1952.

We are looking for anyone who may have a picture of either him or his aircraft tail number 44-34582. Or if anyone remembers him and would like to share their story.

Bless all of you who served and fought and remember those who sacrificed everything in the name of Freedom.

Thank You

Brandon Tautfest

Keywords: Womack, 44-34582, 13 BMB SQ, 3 BMB WNG,

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Patricia Lorette Phillips wrote on January 17, 2017

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City and State: BEAVERCREEK OH

Unit: 13TH BOMB SQUADRON, 3RD BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Lt.Col. Richard John Lorette (Ret) passed away January 10, 2017 at the age of 87. I received a copy of his DD214 which shows that he received the DFC in 1953 and again in 1972 w/oak leaf cluster. He was a navigator/bombardier and I have 2 pictures of him from the Korean War with two other men in full flight gear in front of the Sweet Miss Lillian A-26. I am searching for the citations associated with his DFC's but am equally interested any information others may have about my father or his crew. Please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Patti Lorette Phillips

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David Zimmerman wrote on September 3, 2016

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City and State: EAGAN MN

Unit: 13TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Please find below the obituary for Linus F. Zimmerman of the 13th Bomb Squadron

Linus F. Zimmerman, 82
Sierra Vista, AZ
(Formerly of Avon, MN)
February 5, 1934  August 2, 2016
Visitation and services celebrating the life of Linus F. Zimmerman of Sierra Vista, AZ will be held at The Church of St. Benedict in Avon, MN, on Friday, September 9th. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. and mass at 11 a.m. with Father Greg Miller officiating. Interment with military honors will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Linus was born on February 5th, 1934 to Ferdinand and Zita (Klein) Zimmermann in Albany, MN. After graduating from Albany High School, he enlisted in the Air Force in November of 1951 at the age of 17. Following his basic training, he was stationed in Korea where he was part of the 13th Bomb Squadron. During the seven months he served in Korea their squadron flew 50 missions and he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Soon after his return to the United States, he married Cecelia Maile in Camp Rucker, AL on January 15th, 1955.
Other highlights of his military career in the Weather Service included tours in Spain from 1959 to 1962 and Germany from 1964 to 1967, where he and Cecelia embraced the local cultures, cuisine and people. He retired in 1972 after serving over 20 years, returning to Stearns County with Cecelia and family to settle in their first new home on their hobby farm south of Avon.
Linus was an avid hunter and fisherman, the family weatherman, and the greatest of storytellers at family campfires. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of wildlife, plants, geography and history, which he was more than willing to share with friends and strangers alike.
Left to honor his memory are his wife Cecelia; children Dan (Diane) Zimmermann of Avon; Debbie (Dennis) Chaika of Avon; David (Robin) Zimmerman of Eagan; Diana Wenning of Woodbury; grandchildren Stephanie, Nathan, Christina, Aerin, Thomas, Alyssa, Ashley and Alaina; 12 great grandchildren; brothers Jack Zimmerman, Norman Zimmerman and Paul Zimmerman.
Linus is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Lucille Zimmerman, Lorraine Hillas, Jeanette Eckman, Margie Tracy; brothers Leo Zimmerman and James Zimmermann.
Memorials to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or Stearns County Pheasants Forever are preferred in lieu of flowers.

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Harrison Ruhlin wrote on June 14, 2016

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Unit: 13TH BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My great grandfather earle o ruhlin was shot down during the korean war and i was wondering about any stories. He was never found along with his crew. I would really enjoy some stories. Im in the Civil Air Patrol and have been intrested in the military. Thank for your service.

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Dan Reynolds wrote on November 11, 2014

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Comments: My father Bob (or Tex) Reynolds served in the 7155th Tow Target Squadron 1950-53. He was at Tripoli, Libya, Furstenfeldbruck in Germany, and in Italy. I would enjoy connecting with anyone who knew him. I believe he was primarily on B-25 and B-26 aircraft.

Keywords: reynolds, bob, robert, text, 7155, tow target, furstenfeldbruck, germany, tripoli, libya, b25, b-25, b26, b-26, hennessey, hennessy, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953

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Robert Wilson wrote on June 30, 2013

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My wife's father: Lt Robert Nesbit was assigned to the 13th
Bombardment Squadron during the Korea War. Looking for anyone
that may have known or heard about him.

CWO4 Robert R Wilson Jr., USCG (ret)

Keywords: Nesbit, 13th Bombardment Squadron.

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Anthony Cavaliere wrote on March 13, 2013

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Comments: I have a good friend in China and a friend of his
family is looking to locate or get information on an
American Air Force Pilot, a Major Johnson, he was
shot down over North Korea. I am attaching a
translation of the letter. From the letter I can see
he was a major who was shot down in North Korea on a
bombing run on a train tunnel. He bailed out and his
left leg was amputated. I think he was treated at a
Chinese hospital in Dingshou. He must have served in
War War II as in 1946 he was in Wuhan China at a
banquet hosted by Kai-shek.
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> I know this may be like trying to find a needle in
a hay stack but I am seeking suggestions on how to
locate him.

Keywords: Search for a Major Johnson shot down over North Korea
on a bombing run on a train tunnel and treated by
Chinese doctors see details below

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Kristin Roca wrote on January 24, 2013

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City and State: WEST SACRAMENTO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Albert R Kopsick served in Korea and Vietnam. He lived in
Hawaii,Maryland, Italy, Germany and France. He grew up in
New York. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him!
Thanks

Keywords: Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Italy, France , Maryland, New
York

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Victoria Calo wrote on October 18, 2011

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City and State: NORTHFIELD OH

Unit: 13TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MIA May 21, 1991

Keywords: Looking for the families of Capt. Harold Beardall,
Capt. Jack Lewis and SSgt. Robert Wilkins.

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Leslie Baker (Kessock) wrote on October 18, 2010

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City and State: EWA BEACH HI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT MAY HAVE KNOWN OR MAY HAVE PICTURES OF MY DAD'S TIME IN KOREA. HE WAS A CAPT. AT THE TIME I BELIEVE IN THE ARMY AIR CORP. AND WAS A B-26 PILOT. SAFELY LANDED A PLANE WITH ONE WING PARTIALLY SHOT OFF INCASE THAT JOGS A MEMORY FOR SOMEONE. DAD DIED IN 1987 AFTER HAVING GONE ON TO FLY IN VIET NAM WITH AIR AMERICA. HE WAS NEVER HAPPY DOING ANYTHING BUT FLYING. I HAVE VERY FEW PICTURES OF DAD AND HIS FRIENDS IN KOREA. I WOULD DEARLY LOVE SOME SHARED MEMORIES OR PHOTOS IF ANYONE OUT THERE REMEMBERS HIM. HIS FRIENDS KNEW HIM AS JACK KESSOCK. LEGAL NAME WAS JOHN O. KESSOCK. THANK YOU. I AM HIS DAUGHTER LESLIE.

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Albert T. O'Connell wrote on August 10, 2010

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City and State: FL

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Comments: LT O'Connell and Capt Sizemore are interred together at Arlington National Cemetery. I wish I could contact the Sizemore and McNeill families to tell them their loved ones are not forgotten. I arranged for floral decoration on 60th anniversary of their deaths. I am veteran of Korean and Viet Nam Wars.

Keywords: O'Connell-Sizemore-McNeill B-26 shot down 28 Jul 50

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Craig Roberts wrote on January 25, 2010

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City and State: LOCUST GROVE OK

Unit: 9TH MARINES (VIETNAM)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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

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Gayle Lafnear wrote on December 20, 2009

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City and State: EL PASO TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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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

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Justin Chandler wrote on August 19, 2009

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City and State: ABILENE TX

Unit: 40TH AS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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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Shirley Broeske wrote on June 26, 2009

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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

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Sara Skibo wrote on April 23, 2009

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

Keywords: Ken Waite

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Thomas Hefferon wrote on June 3, 2008

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City and State: SCHENECTADY NY

Unit: 49TH TFW, W.GERMANY, '67 - '70

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

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

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Edward Francis Unser SR. wrote on April 5, 2008

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City and State: SUFFOLK VA

Unit: 136TH BOMBER WING, 1952

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

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

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John Clayborn wrote on August 7, 2007

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City and State: GLENDALE AZ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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,

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Tony Burt wrote on June 2, 2007

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City and State: KINGSDOWN, DEAL, KENT

Unit: 209 SQUADRON RAF

Service or Relationship: Other

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

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Rocci Twitchell JR. wrote on June 30, 2006

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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

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Thomas J. Burk wrote on November 3, 2005

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City and State: SYMRNA TN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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

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D. Lee Zenoniani wrote on March 6, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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

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Robert Schauer wrote on February 1, 2005

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City and State: VIENNA A

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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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Dempsey Bankus wrote on September 30, 2004

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City and State: BOSSIER CITY LA

Unit: 13TH BOMB SQDRN., 3RD BOMB GRP.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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

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Brendan Gage wrote on September 22, 2004

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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

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Fred B. Rountree JR. wrote on August 20, 2004

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City and State: JOHNSON CITY TN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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

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Randy Dawson wrote on July 29, 2004

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City and State: COLUMBUS GA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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.

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Justin Chandler wrote on July 22, 2004

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City and State: LAUGHLIN AFB TX

Unit: 85TH FTS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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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Gerald (JP Or Jerry) Devine wrote on May 7, 2004

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City and State: WATERVILLE MAINE MM

Unit: 6403RD PERSONAL PROCESSING SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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

Keywords: known as G. J. Devine

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Stanley Brown wrote on February 18, 2004

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City and State: WALSENBURG CO

Unit: 13TH BOMB SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Where are they at Hell?

Keywords: Jim Braly Lt Petrie

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Herbert Jones wrote on April 16, 2003

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City and State: ALEXANDRIA LA

Unit: 13 BOMB SQDN/6303 AMES

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

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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- Korean War Era Veterans wrote on February 19, 2003

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City and State: ECKERT CO

Unit: 437TH TCW -159TH FABN

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

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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Ray Wells wrote on January 18, 2003

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City and State: LA HONDA CA

Unit: 13 TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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

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Matthew Wolfe Figun wrote on June 2, 2002

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City and State: COLLEGE STATION TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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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Valerie Lindvig Eliassen wrote on April 26, 2002

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City and State: OTIS ORCHARDS WA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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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Judy Ridings (Mcneill) wrote on November 28, 2001

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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

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Eli Raphael wrote on April 25, 2001

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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

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Brian Johnson wrote on August 29, 2000

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Unit: AF ENLISTED HERITAGE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

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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Eloise Hollyfield-Jurgens wrote on August 9, 2000

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City and State: TN

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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

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Barbara Powell-Perkins wrote on August 5, 2000

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City and State: GROVE OK

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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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Charles Cave wrote on March 6, 2000

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City and State: STANLEY VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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

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Gail Karschner wrote on February 22, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

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

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David Trantham wrote on February 10, 2000

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City and State: ARGYLE TX

Unit: 13TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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

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Linus Zimmerman wrote on November 22, 1999

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Unit: 13TH BOMB SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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)

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Jay Grant wrote on November 13, 1999

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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

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Charles W. Hinton wrote on November 9, 1999

Send Email To CHARLES W. HINTON

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City and State: SATELLITE BEACH FL

Unit: 13TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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

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James Blanchard wrote on November 7, 1999

Email Update Needed

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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

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