437th Troop Carrier Wing (M)

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437th Troop Carrier Group

The 437th TCW, the first Reserve wing called to active duty in the Korean War, moved from the United States to Japan in three echelons in late October and early November 1950. It absorbed most of the personnel and equipment of the provisional 1st TCG in January 1951. In addition to its combat support missions, the wing assumed responsibility for most scheduled courier flights in Japan and Korea. During seven months of Korean service, the 437th TCW carried almost 66,000 tons of cargo, 6,500 patients, and 240,000 passengers. Inactivated on June 10, 1952, it returned to Reserve status.

Combat Components

437th Troop Carrier Group: -June 10, 1952.

Stations

Brady Field, Japan, November 8, 1950-June 10, 1952.

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Ernie/ann Wagner/soehrmann wrote on June 12, 2014

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City and State: ECKERT CO

Unit: 437TH TC WG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Time is running out for the Photos & Info on Our Korean War Era Veterans Websites
# 2A & # 2B as our space provider MyFamily.com is retiring all of their customers by
the end of August. Currently you still can export photos using their electronic method
if you still have a Username & Password. No new Invitations are been issued by them.
MyFamily.com retired by the end of August 2014 so ACT NOW if you want Photos.

You can get into our websites and can download PHOTOS from the various Albums
and we would suggest that you phone us for more information & HOW TO DO SO.

You can reach us by e-mail: happyas@tds.net

ERNIE WAGNER/ANN SOEHRMANN
PHONE: 1 - 9 7 0 - 8 3 5 - 3 0 0 9

Keywords: 437th O'Hare Field, Chgo, IL -- Shaw AFB, SC -- Brady etc in Korea

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William J. (Bill) Brown SR. wrote on July 11, 2009

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City and State: NAPERVILLE IL

Unit: AIR BASE, HQ. SQ`DN.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Was the 437th under the 5th or tenth Air force from 1950 to 1952?

Anybody still around? Would like to hear from you.

Keywords: Bill Brown Brownie

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Tommy Mills wrote on July 5, 2009

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City and State: INDIANOLA MS

Unit: COMMUNICATIONS SHOP, 86TH TC SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Sqdn. was known as Fat Cats. Was stationed at Brady Field and Tachikawa in 51-53. C-46 aircraft in Sqd. Only names I remember are Bill Johnson and James Bond, Radio Operators, SSgt Mainion, Supv. Radio Operator, MSgt Lowery, NCOIC Communications Shop. Last names of personnel, Evans(2(, Gottemyer, Beanland, and Turk.

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Tina Jackson wrote on May 30, 2008

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City and State: LEBANON MO

Unit: 437TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP AIR POLICE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: We are looking for anyone who might remember Neil Barber. (Tina Jackson is friend with computer access/skills helping him in search). Part of Neil's service record has been lost, according to St. Louis, and he is trying to verify MOS for service related injury eligibility for care at VA. He did not keep in touch with anyone he served with, many of whom were older men (they were a reserve group brought into 437th), and is afraid that many he served with may no longer be with us. (He is 78 himself). If there is anyone out there who remembers him, or even if you just might have some suggestions on who we should contact, or where to look, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Tina Jackson for Neil Barber

Keywords: Neil Barber, served 1950-1951 Korea, Stationed at Brady, 437th TCG, Air Police guarding airstrips, aircraft takeoff/landings,

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Mac Nakamura wrote on May 2, 2008

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City and State: WEST HILLS CA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Would like to know if any member of the Sqdn are still kicking around in Chicago or elsewhere. Zidek, are you still kicking around?

Keywords: 85th TC Sqdn 437th TC Gp, Brady Field, Fukuoka, Japan

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Dale Barker SR. wrote on September 13, 2007

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City and State: FAIRFIELD TX

Unit: 403RD MEDICAL SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I drove myself over to Brady to your hospital in a real pretty blue Cadilac ambulance. Had to have some work done on my nose. Don't remember the date but it was the day the Marylyn Monroe and joe were there. Got fixed up real good at h
the hospital and got a piture of Marylyn.Drove back to Ashiyaa the next day.

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- Korean War Era Veterans wrote on February 25, 2007

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City and State: ECKERT CO

Unit: 437TH TROOP CARRIER WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: We still have our Korean War Era Veterans Websites
and would like to INVITE YOU to Participate in them.

There are lots of photos and stories from each of the locations where the 437th and 315th were stationed.

Our websites were established in the year 2000
and are open to all military men and military women
regardless of where they served.

Family members of both living and deceased veterans are welcome to participate.

We have an Alphabetical Memorial of Our Deceased Veterans on one of our websites.

Just send us your Name, Home Address, Phone Number and
e-mail address and tell us what branch of service.

If a relative - give your name and the veteran's name as invitations are sent in both names.

Send your access request to:

happyas@tds.net

or phone us at : 970 - 835 - 3009

Keywords: 437th Troop Carrier Wing; O'Hare Field, IL; Shaw AFB, SC; Brady Field, Japan and Korea

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William J. (Bill) Brown SR. wrote on March 10, 2006

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City and State: NAPERVILLE IL

Unit: HQ. SQDN. 437TH TCW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Brownie Pete Klykun Al Clippert Joe Miklosz

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Ron Nelson wrote on October 8, 2005

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Unit: 437/315 AIR POLICE SQDN - BRADY FIELD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: There from 05/52 to 06/54.

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Edward Joseph Holsinger wrote on August 22, 2005

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City and State: BERKELEY CA

Unit: MAINT 437 TCW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: BW AND ATOM BOMB 1940 ON SECRET HISORY, ESPECIALLY US/BW CRASH PROGRAM, THEN/NOW CORRUPTS/SICKENS HUMANS/LOCAL/NATIONAL GOVT WORLDWIDE..."48-49-50" ...some shit!" as our WW2 vets of the 437th TCW would sometimes enmass shout at some officers. LESS WE FORGET I SEEK A FACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE PAST/PRESENT WHILE IT MAY STILL BE POSSIBLE...TO KNOW AND KNOW THAT WE KNOW, REGARDLESS OF PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES...TOO LATE PERHAPS?

Keywords: appreciate any/all info re.437th tcw c46 history prior and during korean war, especially brady afb 50=52 japan eng-rebuilding of cia/ac and cia c46 cargo mix. brother was kia n-korea 5-9-52 combat area of us biowar use as documented in indiana u. press 98 pub THE US AND BIOLOGICAL WARFARE

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Peter Lindberg wrote on March 13, 2005

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City and State:

Unit: 85TH AND 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRONS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello, My father was a flight engineer (C-46) for the 85th and 86th TCS of the 437th from late 1950 to early 1952. He was based at Brady Air Base in Japan. He died in August 2004 and I am creating a display case of his Korean War service. Patches of this era seem impossible to come by, so does anyone know where I could see an image of any of the following insignias from the Korean War era: 85th and/or 86th Troop Carrier Squadrons and/or 437th Troop Carrier Wing (M) If I could at least see a color image, I am hopeful I could have a surrogate patch or insignia or plaque created. Many thanks, Peter Lindberg

Keywords: 437th, 85th, 86th, Brady

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Robert Lang wrote on January 31, 2005

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City and State: COLUMBUS OH

Unit: 83 TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Vernon Acton wrote on August 8, 2004

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City and State: HEMET CA

Unit: 437TH COMM SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: Need info on 2004 reunion, also Capt J. Neimanm,CO
George Prodehl, Crypto Officer, S/Sgt Ed Kuehn,
Bothmann, S/Sgt Squeers any elso connected with Comm Squadron...Thanks

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G. Ross Munro wrote on June 29, 2004

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City and State: DE

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Chong Pearce wrote on May 6, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: THANK YOU WORD IS WILL NOT ENOUGH FOR THOSE WHO SACRIFICED KOREAN WAR. I AM GREATELY APPRECIATED AND THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL OF YOU. I AM MARRIED TO FORMER SERVICEMAN AND NOW I AM SERVING US ARMY RESERVE. I AM KOREAN BORN US CITIZEN. I WAS BORN 1953.

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Philip Chevrier wrote on March 8, 2004

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City and State: CHARLESTON SC

Unit: 437TH MEDICAL

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Loved the tent city, hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

Keywords: I was one of the first replacements for the Chicago guys getting ready to go home.

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Philip Chevrier wrote on March 8, 2004

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City and State: CHARLESTON SC

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Joe Ventura wrote on February 16, 2004

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City and State: SIERRA VISTA AZ

Unit: 437TH FOODSERVICE-AIR INSTILATION SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: My Wife and I made the reunion in Chicago, To bade it took 50yrs. We mist the last two, Hope to make the next one. I keep in touch with Clyde Washburn From the 83rd. If there is anyone from food service or air instilations still around I sure would like to hear from you.

Keywords: My Nickname was Hose.

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- Korean War Era Veterans wrote on January 3, 2004

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City and State: ECKERT CO

Unit: 437TH TCW (O'HARE) 20TH MAINT. (SHAW)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Happy New Year 2004 to all veterans of all of the branches of military service who served during the Korean War Era regardless of where served, stateside or overseas ...
We would like to invite you to participate in our
Korean War Era Veterans Websites. It is a great place to see lots of photos and hoping you will share your photos and stories with all of us.

We also have one hour CHATS thru one of our websites three nights a week.

If you would like access to our PRIVATE but FREE
websites - contact :
Ernie Wagner /Ann and AL Soehrmann
e-mail : happyas@tds.net

Include your regular address and branch of service and dates served and anything else you might want us to know. A great place to meet old and new friends.

Keywords: My WAF and Maiden Name is Ernie Wagner.
My married Name is Ann Soehrmann.

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Thomas Davies wrote on December 26, 2003

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City and State: HOLLY HILL FL

Unit: 437TH COMBAT CARGO MOTOR POOL

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Lived in tent c17 looking for any one that was there. Thank you Thomas J. Davies

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Orpha Smith wrote on October 5, 2003

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City and State: DOVER OH

Unit: KMAG==10THCORE MOTOR POOL

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: MY HUSBAND SERVED IN KOREA 1951 -52
WAS IN THE MOTOR POOL IN TAQUE /YANGU . WOULD LOVE TO KNOW IF ANYONE OUT THERE IS AROUND ,HAVE LOST TRACK OF MOST OF THEM
MY NAME IS ROY K SMITH FROM DOVER OHIO
I REMEMBER SOME OF THE NAMES ==DANNY BYRD MICHIGAN ,JOHN GARDEN -TEXAS JOE DONAVAN ==TEXAS LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE IN THIER FAMILY THANKS

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Robert D. Jaynes wrote on March 22, 2003

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Unit: 85TH SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I would like to know if there are any WW-2 European Piolets still living fo the 437th Group

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Richard L. Kiper wrote on February 21, 2003

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City and State: LEAVENWORTH KS

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I am a U.S. Army historian researching psywar leaflet drops during the Korean War. If anyone has information on the role the 437th played in these drops, please contact me.

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Dave Evans wrote on November 14, 2002

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Comments: My Uncle, William F. Evans kia March 24, 1945. 17th Airborne Div. Probably Operation Varsity. He was in a glider at the time. Was from ohio. Anyone knew him or served with him, it would be enjoyable to hear from you.

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James L. Brodie wrote on July 10, 2002

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City and State: IL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 1950-1952
The 437th Troop carrier Wing,with 48 C-46Curtis Commando Aircraft,was an Air Force Reserve organization,stationed at the 2471st Air Force Reserve Training Center,Ohare Field, Orchard Place, Cook County(Chicago),Illinois. The Wing was activated 10 August 1950,under the Command of Lt. General John "Jock" Hennebry, and was transfered to Shaw Air Forced Base, Sumter, SC, 14 August 1950. After two months of transitional training the wing was transferred to Brady Field, near the city of Fukouka, Kyushu, Japan, about 20 minutes flying time to Pusan,K-9, Korea. General Henebry was transferred as Commanding Officer of the 314th Air Division,Combat Cargo, Far East Air Force Headquarters in Tokyo. Colonel John Roche, was assigned to Command the 437th Troop Carrier Wing. The 437th's mission and purpose was varried, it included dropping paratroopers of the 187 Air Borne into combat, dropping supplies and equipment to combat troops, hauling wounded from field hospitals to hospitals in Japan,Running a twenty four hour a day scheduled airline in Japan and Korea, and hauling Intelligence operatives behind enemy lines. Its unarmed Aircraft flew numerous combat missions throughout Korea during the war.

Keywords: 437th Troop Carrier Wing "M", J-5 Brady Field,Kyushu,Japan;
83RD,84TH,AND 85TH Troop Carrier Squadrons "M"
Tachikawa AFB, Honshu,Japan:
86TH Troop carrier Sqaudron "M"(Formerly 1st Provisional Sqaudron) comprised of regular Air Force personnel stationed in Japan when the war started.

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Albert Payne wrote on May 11, 2002

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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK

Unit: 437TCW FIELD MAINTENANCE SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I joined the 437th in July 1951 after leaving Lackland where I had been a Drill Instructer and Supply Sergeant. I was a Staff Sergeant then but I made Technical Sergeant in May 1952. I had a lot of friends but I think that my best friend was 1st Lt Robert (Bob) Faley wno was a Maintenance Officer. My wife joined me in May 1952 and we lived at Camp Hakata. We came back to the States in Sept. 1953.

Keywords: Al; The biggest battle I saw was the reserves all trying to ge back home.

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William T. (Bill) Hedrick wrote on May 4, 2002

Deceased

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City and State: OAK LAWN IL

Unit: HQ SQ 483RD TCW (ASHIYA A.B.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a 70250 (clerk) in wing headquarters bldg. Colonel Maurice Casey was base commander. Period was 1953 and 54. Anyone remember that period or me.?

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Lyle Sharp wrote on April 27, 2002

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City and State:

Unit: WING INTELLIGENCE 1952-1954

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Just found this site while helping a grandchild with a Korean war report and am curious if any of my old service buddies from the '52-'54 period are still around and on this site. If so, please email me. Lyle Sharp, Champaign, IL

Keywords: Personal friends

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Keely Fujiyama wrote on April 27, 2002

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City and State: NERIMA TOKYO

Unit: FAMILY OF SERIVCEMAN

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am undertaking an impossible search for an Airfoceman, who alledgedly died in the Vietnam conflict around 1963. This is the story of the aftermath of the devestated family he left when he disappeared. Unfortunately his name has been lost.

He had an 8 year old child with a Japanese typist/stenographer called Hatsu Yanagida. He never married Hatsu. Hatsu died shortly after his death/disappearance in a car accident. She left Yuko, 8 years old, no home, no family, American or Japanese, willing to take care of her. She went into the Seibi Orphanage, where she was taken care of.

I am the wife of this man`s grandchild, Ryu Fujiyama - Yuko went on to have 3 children with Junichiro Fujiyama. I am pregnant with this man`s greatgrandchild, and we simply want the truth. If he died, we would like to know how and where. If he went back to America and deserted his family, we would like to meet any distant family, if they wish to meet us.

Most importantly Yoko would like some resolution. I am English by nationality, and do not feel the shame felt by the Japanese side of this family that has been of greatly affected by this man`s irresponsibility, or tragic death. His decendants have been the butt of racism here in Japan, and not accepted because they have American blood, and they have been refused American greencards.

If anyone knew Hatsu Yanagida and the father of her child, Yuko, we sould greatly appreciate any information or assistance in righting this wrong.

I respect America and American Servicemen, and the great sacrifices made by them. I feel great sadness, however at this lost history. Good or bad, the truth is all we ask, and we promise not to judge if he or his family want to come forward.

Thank you for all your help.

Keely Fujiyama

Keywords: Tachikawa Base, Japan, Hatsu Yanagida, 1950-1967, airforceman,@name unknown, squadron unknown, stenographer, Yuko Yanagida, birth. Family Search

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Ray Satorius wrote on April 21, 2002

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City and State:

Unit: 437TCW 83 SQD AND 10 TH ARMOR DIV 3 RD ARMY

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 1950 to1952 brady field. 437th tcw 83 sqd

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Mel Trachta wrote on February 26, 2002

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: 437TH TCG, 84TH TCS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My uncle, 2Lt. Eldred Trachta, was KIA as a C-47 pilot towing gliders during Operation Varsity on March 24, 1945. His remains were later recovered near Wesel, Germany. I would really enjoy hearing from anyone who may have served with him, or participated in the move from England to France, or any other of the unit's operations.

Keywords: Operation Varsity,Wesel,437th Troop Carrier Group, 84th Troop Carrier Squadron, class 44-E

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Raymond Kapelanski wrote on February 17, 2002

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City and State: UNIVERSITY PARK IL

Unit: 437TH FOOD SERVICE SQUADRON APO 963

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for Jim Callahan, Micky Hart, Buck Johnson, Rudy Como, John Nicpon, or anybody else in the Chicago area reserve that was activated in August 1950 for a 21 month tour of duty. We went from O'Hare to Shaw AFB and then on to Kyushu Island to establish Brady AFB - the Tent City on the sand.

Keywords: Mohawks

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Vince Cumoletti wrote on January 29, 2002

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City and State: WATERTOWN NY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Just found this site and plan on spending a lot of time reading the stories and tellling a few. I was at Brady Field 1953-1954. I was a crew chief on the C-46 and was one of those who flew back to the STATES WHEN WE DEACTIVATED THE BASE AND FLEW ALL THE C46'S BACK. INSTALLED EXTRA FUEL TANKS ETC TO ALLOW US TO MAKE THE FLIGHT BACK. ISLAND HOPPED ALL THE WAY. lAST FLIGHT FROM HICKUM TO THE STATES TOOK US 15 HOURS AND 55 MIN; STILL HAVE MY LOG. A few even had to fly in for a while with one engine feathered: Enjoyed every minute of it. If any one was there please drop me a line. Have hundreds of pictures also. I Still stay in contact with Cliff Hamilton and Elvin Myers;

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Billy E. Gentry wrote on October 24, 2001

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City and State: EL DORADO AR

Unit: 86TH 7C SQD 437TH TC WG-TACHIKAWA-50

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: would like any names and address of personel who served at tachikawa w/437th wg 86tc sqd. i rember lt. doolittle, and a capt homer j. st orange. if u have info would appreciate same. tks

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- Korean War Era Veterans wrote on June 6, 2001

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City and State: ECKERT CO

Unit: 437TH TC WG - 315TH TC GP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: The Korean War Era Veterans REUNION 2002 will be held the weekend of Sept. 13th, 14th and 15th, 2002 at Sumter, South Carolina with Reunion Hotel being the RAMADA INN of Sumter, SC. There will be activities at Shaw AFB on Saturday 14 Sept 2002.
For formal invitation and additional information, send your name, address and e-mail address if available to: Ann (Ernie Wagner) Soehrmann at
P.O. Box 379, Eckert, CO 81418. Mark your calendars now but Invitations will not be mailed until after January 1, 2002 if you have not already received one as one of the early birds.

Keywords: Ernie Wagner - USAFR and USAF WAF - O'Hare Field,IL;
Lackland AFB, TX; Shaw AFB, SC - Korea and Japan. All units and all branches of service regardless where stationed.

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Junior Edens wrote on May 30, 2001

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City and State: TRENTON OH

Unit: 437TH AIR POLICE SQ.

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I would like to hear from any of the men that was
in the 437th Air Police Sq. in 1951-1952.
I have forgotten most of the names.
I think we had a Brady,Odgers,Walker. and Wilks.

Keywords: Brady Air Force Base Japan 1951-1952

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Richard (Dick) Walker wrote on May 29, 2001

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City and State: LOOGOOTEE IN

Unit: 437TH TCW,84TH SQ - 315TH TCW, 34 SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would be interested in hearing from former members of the 437th and 315th who were at Brady during 1952. Especially wold like to locate my old bridge playing partner, Charles C. Smith of Dallas, who at the time was a pilot for Braniff on military leave.

Keywords: Assigned to Brady Field, Japan 1952

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Tim Harrison wrote on May 26, 2001

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City and State: CORDOVA TN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Bobby Harrison, was assigned to the 437th Troop Carrier Wing and went with it to Brady Field in Japan in November 1950. Am interested in hearing from any members who are planning a reunion. My father is now 71 and in good health, living just outside Memphis, TN in Horn Lake, MS.

Keywords: 437th Troop Carrier Wing, Brady Field.

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James D. Sweet wrote on March 11, 2001

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City and State: NORWALK CA

Unit: 315TH GRP/84TH TC SQN [REG USAF]

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Later

Keywords: jim,C46,34thTCsqn,84thTC sqn,315thTC Grp,374TC Grp,437th Main.Sqn

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Robert (Bob) Mowers wrote on January 10, 2001

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City and State: MURPHY NC

Unit: 437TH TROOP CARRIER

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Served at Brady Field from 1951 to 1954 (30 months) in Communications Sq. Operated emergency power units next to PBX bldg. I was one of the first regular AF in that unit, most were from Chicago. We had some great times there despite the war. R and R in Tokyo and Karatsu. Just found this site ad was suprised there have been reunions. Wish any old comm. buddies would contact me. Bob Mowers

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Robert (Bob) Faley wrote on November 14, 2000

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City and State: MISSION VIEJO CA

Unit: RETIRED AIR FORCE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I joined the 83rd, July 1951 as assistant engineering officer. Sqdn CO was Col. Connell. In early 1952 was transferred to Base Maintenace under Major Wagner as engineering office in charge. I was not a member of the original 437th reserve group but was regular Air Force transferred in from Chanute AFB in Rantoul, Illinois. Rotated back to States in August 0f 1953.

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- Korean War Era Veterans wrote on November 4, 2000

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City and State: ECKERT CO

Unit: 437TH TC WING(O'HARE)/20TH MAINT. SQDN(SHAW AFB,SC

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I have established a private website for ALL Who Served During the Korean War Era - before, during and after... no matter what branch of service you served in or where stationed, Overseas in Korea or Japan -- Stateside or in any other country during the Korean War Era. We had our first reunion in 50 yrs on 12 Aug 2000 in Park Ridge, Illinois. We found over 250 of our personnel including four Generals. We now have a newsletter to help keep eveyone in contact with each other and to continue researching other personnel for future reunions. We are proposing the 2001 Reunion to be held in the Chicagoland Area or Peoria Area of Illinois... 2002 in South Carolina ... 2003 in Colorado Mountains Area and 2004 in San Diego, CA.
There is no charge to view this private website but you must contact Ernie Wagner/Ann Soehrmann
to gain access. Info on the Newsltr is also thru her. (USAFR and USAF WAF Veteran Oct 49-Feb 1952).
Her husband, AL Soehrmann is an Army Korean War Veteran who served with the 159th FAB, I Corps and its Air Section. This is for all services.

Keywords: Korean War "ERA"

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Gilbert Lamphear wrote on October 30, 2000

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Unit: 84TH TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking for Earl Leduc, 84th TCS 437th TCW
Brady AFB, mid 51 to mid 52.

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William Vincent wrote on September 2, 2000

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City and State: WHITE PLAINS MD

Unit:

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Comments: I'm looking for information on the 437th IX Troop Carrier Group Glider Detachment. WWII. Particulary Wesel, Germany March 24, 1945. If you have any data base that i can reseach I would greatly appreciate it.

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Charles Pritchard wrote on August 17, 2000

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City and State: PLYMOUTH OH

Unit: 344TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Maj. Hughes CO, Capt. Hagan Adj. Sgt Campbell (who I replaced) Played BASKETBALL on Tachikawa Base Team 1953 and 1954 season.

Keywords: "Chic" June 1952 to May 1954, Personnel Specialist, Orderly Room

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Charles Pritchard wrote on August 17, 2000

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City and State: PLYMOUTH OH

Unit: 344TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Maj. Hughes CO, Capt. Hagan Adj. Sgt Campbell (who I replaced) Played BASKETBALL on Tachikawa Base Team 1953 and 1954 season.

Keywords: "Chic" June 1952 to May 1954, Personnel Specialist, Orderly Room

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Jon Parkin wrote on August 9, 2000

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City and State: EDWARDSVILLE IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My late-father, Joe L. Parkin (AO2058537), was a member of the 83rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 437th Troop Carrier Group (M) as a first lieuenant navigator in early-Aufgust 1950 when the unit was activated for service in Korea. I am interested in learning more about the mission, equipment, and organization of the unit, as well as meeting anyone who may have served with my father.

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John E. Russell SR. wrote on July 7, 2000

Email Update Needed

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: O'HARE TO SHAW TO KYUSHU. RETURNED FEB 1952. AIR POLICE-MOVIE PROJECTOR AT THEATRE-FINANCE OFFICE

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Dick Smith wrote on July 3, 2000

Email Update Needed

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City and State: MCHENRY IL

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: All Korean War Era Veterans are invited to attend regardless of the branch of service and regardless of where stationed. We will honor all who served. Contact us for Registration Forms.

We also have a Korean War Era Veterans Website and it is linked to this Korean War Project Page as well as other Korean War Oriented Websites.

Keywords: Dick Smith is the Illinois Contact for this reunion after June 1st. The Originator of this reunion is WAF - Ernie Wagner; Although she lives in Colorado - she is in Illinois for the entire months of July and August and mail can be sent to her c/o Richard Wagner, 3606 Lakeview Drive, Island Lake, IL 60042 or e-mail her at same e-mail as Dick Smith: - The Reunion is 12 Aug 2000 at 1400 Hrs at the Park Ridge VFW Post, 10 W. Higgins, Park Ridge, IL.
Contact Dick Smith or Ernie Wagner for Registration Forms and further info.

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Marvin E. Russell wrote on June 25, 2000

Send Email To MARVIN E. RUSSELL

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City and State: MADISON WI

Unit: 85TH SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Recalled from O'Hare Field, August 1950, as a pilot with 85th Squadron.

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