Entry: 25463
Subject: W.P.A.F. BASEOFFICER 1953-1955
Mary Snell wrote on May 14, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 25229
Subject: SSGT ROBERT W NORMAN
Ann Norman (Guettler) wrote on May 4, 2002
City and State: OCEANSIDE CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Father was stationed in Japan between 1950-1956, 1956-1962.
He died in 1968.
Would like any information I can about his unit.
Keywords: 1950-1956 : Supply Specialist AFSC:64151 RegAF,
Entry: 24777
Subject: 10/51 INF ON DAD
Donna Hall-Tyndall wrote on April 16, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: DEEP RUN NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: trying to find anyone who might have known my father. also trying to find korean boy he was friends with while he was stationed in korea. the boy`s name was lee yo-boo he was about 12 years old then.
Keywords: date of entry oct.1,1951 date of separation sept.30,1955
Entry: 24633
Subject: RICHARD LANDIS KREIDER
Gary Landis Kreider wrote on April 9, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: IF ANYONE KNEW MY DAD......PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Keywords: KNOW NOTHING OF WHAT MY FATHER DID THERE....
Entry: 24581
Subject: LOOKING FOR A FRIEND
Don Trester wrote on April 7, 2002
City and State: WINONA MN
Unit: 3075 FERRY SQD
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: LIKE TO KNOW IF AL IS STILL ALIVE,HE WAS MY BEST BUDDY WHILE I WAS IN SERVICE,NEED TO KNOW ALL ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN.DON TRESTER
Keywords: ALBERT STURM,LAST HEARD FROM IN DOVER,DELWARE
Entry: 23940
Subject: NEE TONI CLOUSE
Ralph Dispigna wrote on March 14, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
How Have you been?
Keywords: Langley AFB, Year 1953. WAF Squadron
Entry: 23761
Subject: LOOKING FOR GAYLE SETTLES
Judy Finley wrote on March 7, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR GAYLE SETTLES, WHO WAS IN THE AF IN THE EARLY 50'S . WE LIVED IN LOUISVILLE, KY. WE HAD A MUTUAL FRIEND ,DONALD ABNEY WHO WAS KILLED IN KOREA WITH THE AF, ON JULY 7, 1953.
Keywords: .LOUISVILLE, KY. DONALD ABNEY , JUDY FINLEY.EARLY 50'S
Entry: 23701
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER
Terry Kovaleski wrote on March 5, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: SPRINGFIELD OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father.US Air Force Staf.Sgt.CLEM(June)KOVALESKI.Died June 10,1953.
Keywords:
Entry: 23549
Subject: DESPERATELY SEARCHING
Debbie Glover wrote on February 28, 2002
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City and State: ARLINGTON WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I know this is a long shot...but if anyone knows an Allan Hickey that served in the US military please let me know. He was married to my Grandmother {my biological grandfather was MIA in the battle of Dunkirk} her name was Winifred Jean Turner Martin.
I would appreciate any help on this.
I am also looking for a William Derek Martin who was a radio operator in Korea.
Keywords: CPT. Allan Hickey Info Needed..
Entry: 23422
Subject: LOOKING FOR DENNIS M. COMPOS AND DAVE PAUL ADAMS
Heather Davis wrote on February 24, 2002
City and State: MISSOULA MT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, I am looking for two of my dad's friends. My dad's name is Don Lee Davis. I am looking for Dennis M. Compos and Dave Paul Adams.
My dad met Dennis at USAF Instrument Specialist School at Chanute AFB in 1949. We think that Dennis was later assigned to Hamilton AFB in CA and then sent to a transport squadron in Korea - maybe Kimpo AFB at time of North Korean invasion. He might have been KIA in Korea, but I can't find any record of that.
Dave Paul Adams met my dad at USAF Airplane Mechanic school at Kessler AFB in Biloxi Miss, class 03248. We think he was assigned to tow target squadron at Barksdale AFB, Miss. He was in the Air Cadet class 50D and assigned to the Ist strategic support squadron at Biggs AFB, El Paso TX where he was a 2nd Lt. After the Korean War he was employed by Blue Mountain Air Service in Oregon.
Please, any information you might have on these two people, or if you ARE one of them, please contact me. My dad wants to see you both again!
Thanks, Heather Davis
Keywords: Dennis M. Compos and Dave Paul Adams
Entry: 22870
Subject: HUBERT CHARLES VINCE FLIGHT LIEUTENANT
Ian Newman wrote on February 3, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: SOUTHAMPTON
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: HUBERT CHARLES VINCE WAS MARRIDE TO OLIVE MADGEVINCE.
THEY HAD ONE SON CALLED IAN NEWMAN BUT HUBERT DIED BEFORE HIS SON WAS BORN.
Keywords: HUBERT CHARLES VINCE
FLIGT LIETENANT IN THE RAF
Entry: 22489
Subject: MEMORIES
Jim Ford wrote on January 21, 2002
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City and State: OCEANSIDE CA
Unit: HQ FAR EAST AIR MATERIAL COMMAND
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: About the picture - "Units Unknown USAF" MEMORIES.
Back in 1944 in India one night I walked away- I mean I ran like hell away from A B-29 like that one in the picture. The difference, our's caught fire dureing fuel transfer in the air. We crashed and burned. 58th Wing, 40th Bomb Group, 45th Bomb Squadron, Chakula, India.
Keywords: "The Voice" and "The Speaker" Korea 1950
Entry: 22272
Subject: LOCATE 745TH AC AND W SQDN VETS
Weldon Heath wrote on January 13, 2002
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City and State: ALAMO TN
Unit: 745TH AC-W SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE RADAR OPERATORS OR OTHERS
STATIONED WITH THIS UNIT IN DUNCANVILLE, TX. FROM 1951 TO 1955.
Keywords:
Entry: 22215
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY FATHER: WALTER S. BEARD - MIA
Illona Bernard wrote on January 11, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: KANSAS CITY KS
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any information regarding my father who served in the Korean War and reported mia in December of 1951. His rank was master sgt. and he was an instructor in flight.???
He and my mother were married in or around in Ogden, Utah around June of 1951
Keywords:
Entry: 22184
Subject: 801ST AIR DIVISON 301ST BOMB WING LOCKBOURNE AFB OHIO
Carl Seal wrote on January 9, 2002
City and State: OCEAN CITY MD
Unit: 67TH TAC RECON KOREA KIMPO K14 301ST BOMB WING LOU
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 21519
Subject: HAROLD SPOONER TOWSEN - AIR FORCE
Justine Fritz wrote on December 15, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: MIDLOTHIAN VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: My grandfather Harold Spooner Towsen Jr aka Butch served in the Korean War and I also know he was stationed at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam around 1954. I know he did comedy acts for the troops from time to time and I had also heard that he worked with Flip Wilson. I would be interested in hearing any stories or information about him. Thank you
-Justine Fritz
Tiggerjnf@aol.com
Keywords:
Entry: 21329
Subject: JAMES WILLIAM WRIGHT OF PARIS, TEXAS
Kim Raulston wrote on December 8, 2001
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Trying to locate info. regarding when my dad, James William Wright of Paris, Texas served in the Korean War as an MP. Went through basics in San Antonio, Texas, Lackland AFB. Please, if you have any info. I would appreciate an answer.
Thank You.
Kim, Daughter of James William Wright
Keywords:
Entry: 21223
Subject: LOOKING FOR EDWIN(MAC) MCCLURE
Robert Gilmore wrote on December 4, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 20919
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY FATHER
Eugenia Gleason wrote on November 23, 2001
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City and State: LAYTON UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for my father who was in the Vietnam conflict war in tyland. He was a civial engineer. he was born on jan 4 1944 in Alabama. He was station at Hill Airforce base in 1964 65 66 67.
Keywords: Eugene Haywood was located at Hill Airforce Base in Layton Utah 1964-1967
Entry: 20862
Subject: 1264TH AACS SQD
Robert Shurtlieff wrote on November 22, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: SPOKANE WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for members of this unit back in the 1950's. I served in the Air Force from 1951- 1960. Wonder if any from that unit are still around.
Keywords: 1264th AACS Sqd
Entry: 20672
Subject: LOOKING FOR PHOTOS OR FRIENDS
Joe Callander wrote on November 15, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: NASHUA NH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My brother was a navigator on a B 26 in Korea and I am trying to collect some pictures of aircraft from where he was stationed. His were distroyed sometime ago, except for the picture we had of him and another airman recieving the DFC. I believe the General who presented it to him was General Warburton. I was only ten when he came home and still proud to tears.
Thanks in advance.
Keywords: Looking for photos and buddies of Robert A. Callander
Entry: 20582
Subject: LOOKING FOR GIL GARRETT
Sue Ellen Welch wrote on November 12, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: i am looking for info on gil (or gilbert) garrett. he was a pilot in the Korean War. He was from Washington DC. His father's name was Frank. He was metioned in a Washington DC newspaper during the war for his efforts in Korea several times.
Keywords:
Entry: 20314
Subject: LONG LOST FRIEND
Roma Darr wrote on November 2, 2001
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City and State: KALGOORLIE W
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Ii"m looking for my long lost friend.the last time I heard from him that was year 1990.its almost 10yrs.sence then I never heard from him.I just wonder if anyone knows wheabout he is now. he is a good friend of mine.I just wish that one day we could see each other again.to catch up the good all days. yourloving friend
Roma
loving friend
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Entry: 20035
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY GREAT GRANDFATHRT
Rachelle Wade wrote on October 19, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: BUCYRUS OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: MY GREAT GRANDFATHERS NAME IS CEBURN ADKINS,HE WAS IN THE USAF AND I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT REMEMBER HIM AND KNOW WHAT UNIT HE WAS IN OR ANY INFORMATION. IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING PLEASE E-MAIL ME ASAP.
Keywords: Battle of Korea
Entry: 19720
Subject: CASUALTY LIST FOR C-124
Glenn Baldwin wrote on October 2, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: SARASOTA FL
Unit: 809TH EAB
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for casualty list for C-124 that
crashed on june 18th 1953 after leaving Tachakawa
air base in Japan.I had a very good friend who
was on it.
I would like more info on this crash.
It was an R and R plane and i was scheduled to be on it but fortunately missed it.
More info please.
Keywords: H and S Co and A Co
Entry: 19451
Subject: CRASH OF C124 FROM KOREA TO JAPAN
Carol Rauscher wrote on September 16, 2001
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am looking for information of a crash of a C124 leaving Korea to Japan. I was stationed at airbase at Hokkaido during that time.
Keywords: Crash New Years of '56-57 or '57-'58
Entry: 19400
Subject: AACS 1953-54
Kenneth Thomas wrote on September 12, 2001
City and State: DETROIT MI
Unit: AACS TAGUE, KOREA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: T5AGUE,KOREA AACS 1953-54
Keywords:
Entry: 19080
Subject: FRIEDMAN/FREEMAN THOMAS
Ida Marie Costanza wrote on August 30, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for above,stationed in Bklyn.1952.Best buddy,Bill.Was to go on to Germany.Hometown,Ft Worth,Texas.I'm 48 and well.Just want info,no strings.Please e-mail.
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Entry: 18847
Subject: INFORMATION ON 824 COMBAT DEFENSE SQUADRON
Lee Swerczek wrote on August 21, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: MOODY AFB GA
Unit: 824 SFS
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for any information on a Air Police Squadron of the 1950's designated as the 824 Combat Defense Squadron and later the 824 Air Police Squadron.
Thanks You
LB
Keywords: 824 Combat Defense Squadron
Entry: 18569
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER
Mary Schulkers wrote on August 9, 2001
City and State: ERLANGER KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any information on my father Ronald J. White he was from N.J. he served from 1852 -1956 I am not sure of his station or unit, I would appreciate any information or help in directing me on how I can find out information.
Keywords:
Entry: 18528
Subject:
Shauna Raduske wrote on August 7, 2001
City and State: SYRACUSE UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I stumbled across this page while looking for the Military Archive website from St Louis. I found it very interesting. It has been created with style and respect. Good for you! Please keep it up! So many of our wonderful troops should not be forgotten.
Thank you!
Keywords: My grandfather flew P-51 Mustangs during the Korean War. I do not know what squadron he was in, but it would be nice to talk to someone that knew him. Donald R. Thomas is his name. He died several yrs ago, but since then I have joined the AF and been stationed at Korea twice. Any memories or acknowledgment would be appreciated!
Entry: 18433
Subject: CALLING ALL: F-86 SABRE PILOTS/GORUNDCREW
Katie Chadney wrote on August 3, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am particularly interested in speaking to
anyone who flew in the RAF perhaps they
would have been in Eagle Squadron, who
then went and flew F-86 Sabres for the US in
the Korean War.
You can email me or call me on +44 207 490
8996.
I look forward to speaking to you
Best wishes
Katie
Keywords: F-86 Sabre pilots/groundcrews wanted for tv
documentary
Entry: 18258
Subject: DID YOU KNOW FLOYD J. NICELY
Kim Lipp wrote on July 26, 2001
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City and State: CHESAPEAKE VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father served in Korea, his name is Floyd John Nicely. My sons and I are trying to put something together for him for Christmas and we are trying to locate anyone who knew him during that time. My Dad is from Defiance, Ohio, he still lives there with my mother. His nickname with family and friends is Bounce. Please contact me if you knew my Dad during the Korean War. Thank you!
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Entry: 18009
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER
Jane Hathcock wrote on July 16, 2001
City and State: ALBEMARLE NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I am looking for any kind of info I can find on samuel leo little. I do not have much to go on. I know at one time he was stationed at base in el paso texas. I know for some time he was a cook at the air force base. he was from oakboro north carolina. IF ANYONE CAN HELP, IT WOULD BE MOST GREATLY APPRECIATED!
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Entry: 17919
Subject: HOP-A-LONG WHIRL-A-WAY
Dominique' Hebert wrote on July 11, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for some info, pictures, movies that anyone may have about these aircraft. My Dad (LeeRoy Hebert) used to work on them in 1952 and said that one was the first helicopter to cross the Atlantic. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Thanks
Keywords: Helicopters Whirl-a-way Hop-a-long
Entry: 17789
Subject: LIST OF VETERANS
Margaret Cavallo wrote on July 6, 2001
City and State: ST. BENEDICT PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: We are interested in building a war memorial in our town. How can I find a list of all service personal either born in St. Benedict or lived here at one time? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords:
Entry: 17552
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER
Jeff Toler wrote on June 24, 2001
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City and State: ANSONIA CT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello. My name is Jeff Toler. I am a 26 year old professional living in Connecticut. Recently in talks with my mother I have developed a strong interest in learning more about my family history and more about the grandfather that I never knew. He was a decorated Air Force Veteran who served in both W.W.II and the Korean War. Also was a survivor of the Bataan Death March but due to a brain tumor believed to be caused from the March he passed away in 1966.
I am currently looking to obtain more information on this decorated soldier....my grandfather. If you have any additional information on him which you can forward to me it would be greatly appreciated. I will list his name below. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions. Thank you.
Reuben K. "Tex" Toler - Air Force
7/13/24-4/24/66
Regards,
Jeff Toler
Keywords: Bataan Death March
Purple HEart
Entry: 17152
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER. HE WAS A PILOT IN KOREAN WAR. HIS NAME IS EMEAL TIPTON
Tiana Tipton wrote on June 6, 2001
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City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 16838
Subject: DET.1, SAMMA
Edward Ray wrote on May 28, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 16589
Subject: GEORGE RASKY - MY GRANDFATHER
Jaime Wellman wrote on May 16, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am currently searching for any information on my grandfather, George Rasky. I don't know much, as I never was fortunate enough to meet him. However, I do know from a picture that he was in the Air Force. From what I understand, he was a naviator in the plane "My Darling Patricia". He was originally from Indiana.
I am looking for anyone who may know anything about him. I do know him from what my mother and uncles tell me, however, my grandmother pasted away many years ago before I ever knew to even ask about him. I am hoping to find someone (as difficult as that may be) who may have known him. I would like to get know how he was as well as the things that he may have been a part of. I do not know when he served, the unit he was in, or anything else that would aid in my search. I am going purely on hope.
Keywords: "My Darling Patricia", George Rasky
Entry: 16260
Subject: LOOKING FOR LOST FAMILY MEMBER
Tommy Loggins wrote on May 3, 2001
City and State: LAWRENCEVILLE GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: am looking for William Thomas (2lt?). was pilot in air force. any information, contact would be helpful. for a friend.
Keywords: airplane pilot
Entry: 16105
Subject: 8TH AFDS
Walter Williams wrote on April 24, 2001
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City and State:
Unit: 8TH AFDS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Would like to hear from others in the 8th AFDS
Keywords:
Entry: 15312
Subject: MELVIN KEITH HUNTER (TAB)
Gwenn Hunter Ambrose wrote on March 6, 2001
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City and State: VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I do not know what all the numbers and letters are for but maybe someone can give me some info.
My Dad talked about a man named Maxie Ayers and wife Wilima.If you know my dad or anything about these numbers please contact me.
Keywords: Boiling AFB D.C. 1100th AB sq.0
Ft. Myers (south area) Arlington,Va.#A-2C AF19485430 Top clearance
pentagon pass#T3271 exp. 12/8/56
AFSN#19485430
Entry: 15043
Subject: LOOKING FOR BEN EWERT
John Hetherington wrote on February 17, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Greetings Everyone. On behalf of my friend WARREN STEWART I am trying to locate BEN EWERT.
They served together in the 3615th Air Police unit in Korea. They had been stationed at Craig AFB in Selma Alabama.
Warren is currently living at RR#2 Wiarton, Ontario, CANADA and is very eager to contact Mr. EWERT who was from the Chicago area.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Warren via return e-mail to me at pdq@emag.on.ca or contact him by telephone directly at (519) 534-1681.
Thanking you all in advance and hoping that you keep this excellent site going strong, lest we forget!
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Entry: 14161
Subject: MSG BRAXTON ROBERTS
Barbara Harbin wrote on January 8, 2001
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City and State: LACEY WA
Unit: DON'T KNOW FATHER'S UNIT
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father Braxton Or (Brac) Roberts was in
Korea in 1952-53 Before he was sent to Korea
he was based at Maither Field Air Force Base
in California. I would like to talk to anyone who knew him. Any help would be appreciated.
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Entry: 14046
Subject: FRANK GRAY
Jay Gray wrote on January 4, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: NEWARK NJ
Unit: AIR FORCE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: find him fast
Keywords: frank gray air force
Entry: 13856
Subject: NEED INFO
Carl Wiggins-Baswell wrote on December 26, 2000
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: MY FATHER--DID HE SERVE IN ACTIVE DUTY OR AS A DESK SARGEANT?
Keywords:
Entry: 12807
Subject: AIRFORCE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE KOREAN CONFLICT
Bruce Livingston wrote on November 8, 2000
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City and State: TARRANT AL
Unit: UAB US ARMY ROTC
Service or Relationship: .........
Comments: I'm a prior service soldier that is doing a paper on the change of the Army Air Corps to the Airforce and the mission of this young(at the time) force and their mission in Korea.
Keywords:
Entry: 11965
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF WILLIAM L.CRAWFORD (DUB)
George Duncan wrote on September 25, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: WEAUBLEAU MO
Unit: USAF
Service or Relationship: USAF Veteran - Korea
Comments: Any one having any information of William L Crawford (dub) who served with the USAF in Korea during the war please E mail me as his daughter wants to gather info on his military service.
Keywords: Looking for friends of William L.Crawford (DUB)
who served in Korea as a member of USAF unk unit.
Family of DUB interested as Dub passed away.
Entry: 11619
Subject: GRANDFATHER WAS PILOT
Lisa Haefner wrote on September 11, 2000
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City and State:
Unit: U.S AIR FORCE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am recently doing a report on his life in the Air Force and paratroopers and bomber pilots during the Korean War.
Keywords: My grandfather was a pilot in the Korean War and a few others, his main duty was to drop paratroopers from his plane down to the fighting area.