Requests For Information - Unknown Units USAF- Korean War Project

Units Unknown USAF

POW - Walker Melville "Bud" Mahurin

July 27th, 1995 from the Honor Roll Tent at Koran War Veterans Memorial
Ted, It's Dave Again.  Actually, I met you today at the Korean War
Memorial with John Charles Hertzberg from VA.  We are pushing your home
page.  

I have a request for any information on a Walker Melville
Mahurin (could be Mahuren).  He was a POW.  Fighter Pilot.

Please e-mail info to Martha Ann Clark from DISA clark3m@cc.ims.disa.mil

Thanks,

Dave
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Ted,

I know nothing about Herzberg.  My inquiry is about Walker Melville 
"Bud" Mahurin (could be Mahuren), Korean USAF Fighter Pilot, last man 
US POW to walk out of Freedom Village (met by Chappie James) at 
Panmunjong (sp?).  Bud's fighter pilot call sign was "Honest John"; 
also the name of the book he wrote about his Korean War experiences.

Super thanks on anything you can come up with.

Martha Clark  clark3m@cc.ims.disa.mil

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Richard A. Grablin

I am looking for information on my grandfather, Richard A. Grablin who 
was in the Air Force during the Korean War.  I have requested info from
the national archives and received the forms in return, but 
unfortunately I do not possess much of the information they require. 

I do know that he was born Feb 23, 1921 in Colfax, Iowa and was 
stationed as a cadet at Lowry Field in Denver.  He was awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross at some point in his career.  I do not know 
when he died, or what unit he was with (he was a pilot).  Any 
information you could provide is greatly appreciated.  

Nov 17 2000 - Editor note: there is no contact for Melissa any longer, update needed.

Thank you.

Melissa Schumann

Note: From Ken Page, reseacher: 

From: Now Deceased
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 1:27 PM
Subject: Inquiry by Melissa Schumann on CPT Richard A. Grablin USAF

Ted:  Melissa Schumann with aol address as cwshoe was looking for info on 
Cpt. Grablin.  That address is no longer a good one.  I don't know the date 
of her message on KWP web site.  According to USAF web site on casualties, 
his date of death was Sep 3 1951 in an accident in South Korea.  The date of 
death may or may not be accurate.  You may or may not have a newer email for 
her.

the site is at: Air Force 
Casualty Services 
ken page, director, neny ch. kwva, inc., troy, ny

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Fighter Pilots

Need info on USAF pilot Lt. John G. Emerson AO1909904 thought to have 
died from wounds recieved in Korea 1950-53.

Col Ed Stoltz, USAF (Ret)
 Zonite@aol.com

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Ted: Thanks for response to my 7 Oct 95.  Seeking dates & type acft 
involved for the following pilots reportedly KIA Korea:  
Lt Frederick R. KoontzAO1909920 90TH BOMB SQ b-26 9/2/51
Lt Lytle L. Norton AO1909929; 
Lt Lovender C. Osburn AO1846944; 
Lt Robert C. Wolfkill AO1909952.  


From: Ed Stoltz Col USAF (Ret)

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The following appears to be the information:

Koontz, Frederick Russell
Akron, Oh
BDate	3/21/28
Date Declared Dead	09/02/51
Svc#	A01909920 Grade	1st Lt./O2

From the service numbers on Koontz and Norton, they appear to have been
in the same class. So close together. Wolfkill was probably in the same
basic class also.

Norton, Lytle
No match in the files for Norton

Osburn, Lovender
Fayetteville, Ar.
BDate	09/28/26
DateDeath	10/03/51
Svc#	AO1846944
Grade	1st Lt/O2

Wolfkill, Robert

No match in the files for Wolfkill

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1st Lt. John M. Gilbert III

 
From: 
John Gilbert  psher6207@s2.sonnet.com

My father, 1st Lt. John M. Gilbert III, was killed in Korea in June of
1951. He was an aviator and was flying C119's. The only information I 
have is that the all the planes flying in the formation were involved 
in a military accident.  I believe that they were hit by allied 
artillery.  

The official death  notification only says, cause of death, aircraft 
accident, line  of duty, not misconduct.  My mother never talked about 
it and  died when I was very young.  I had no contact with any member of
my father's family until I was 18.  

All photos and records were  destroyed by fire when I was about 4 years
old. At any rate, my  father was from Rochester, NY.  I subsequently
received many  photos and letters but never any details of what really
happened. 

I have a newspaper clipping which indicates that three planes were shot
down.  Other than that I know very little.  If anyone remembers any
incident where some C119's were shot down I would greatly appreciate the
information.  

Thank you very much.

John M. Gilbert IV     

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Gilbert, John M.
Svc#	A01909040
USAF
Rank	1st Lt. O2
Home	Rochester, NY
CasDt 	6/24/51

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Pilot Shibler

Date: Fri,  2 Jun 95 
From: Bill Shibler  EMFG06@email.mot.com


I FLEW 55 COMBAT MISSIONS OVER N. KOREA IN B26'S AND HAVE NOT FOUND 
ANYONE THAT COULD PUT ME IN TOUCH WITH ANY KOREAN WAR GROUP

BILL SHIBLER 

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New AF www site

On Tue, 02 Jul 1996  
Gordon M. Brightsen Email address wrote:

Sir 

I'm retired USAF putting together an "unofficial" WWW site to help 
prepare todays USAF troops for deployment. I'd like to get some info on
what kinds of gear was issued to troops during the Korean War. Stories 
on the bases, general living conditions, and training would also be 
great.   

Comments on what was not issued, but needed by the troops and any
"lessons" Korean Vets could pass on to todays troops would be very 
helpfull and informative.

Gordon M. Brightsen  brightg@erinet.com

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Westover Vets

On Sat, 20 Jul 1996
Walter Hersee 103730,767"@compuserve.com wrote:

I am looking for information Re: my parents, both served in Korea.
t/sgt Walter E. Oswald and  Cpl.Loretta Claire " Cindy" Cirillo Oswald, 
both USAF out of Westover AFB, Chicopee, MA.  It would be great if I 
could find out where they were stationed in Korea, and if anyone 
remembers them.  Dad died in November 1957, Mom died November 15, 1963.
Thanks for any info or direction you can give.
Walt Hersee

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Unit Needed

Date: Sun, 08 Sep 1996 
From: CURT STOEHR cjs@gte.net

I am searching for anyone who remembers my father or who may have 
old photos of him.

His name is Ronald Eugene Rosier, and he was in the army air corps? 
in korea. all I really know is that he worked on planes.  

Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have a photo  my mother gave 
me with my father sitting in a plane in korea the wording on the side of 
the plane is FS-098. 

Someone wrote at the bottom of the photo "Taken in Tague, Korea 1952"  

Thanks for your assistance, I really appreciate it.  

Kandy Stoehr

ps: my father did not die in korea and he is still alive but does not 
recall much from that time period.

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Airman John Kunteski - MIA

From: BuckyFirst@aol.com
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 

Airman John Kunteski, a tail gunner in a B-29, was lost over Korea 
during the Korean War and has never been heard from since.  

A search for his name on your web site has proven futile. No matches 
were found.  What could have been his fate?  

Does anyone even know that he is lost?  Birthplace, Riverside, NJ,
present age would be approx 65 years old.  

This is a mystery that people in Riverside have been needing to have 
solved for over 40 years.

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Please reply to the Korean War Project if you have information.

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John Nickel, Jr "Jack"

On Thu, 17 Oct 1996
Alvernon@ix.netcom.com wrote:

Am trying to locate the family of John Nickel, Jr., "Jack" served with
USAF as tail gunner, probably discharged 1953.  

May have been stationed at either Scott AFB or Chanute Field.  Father, 
John Sr. (deceased late 50's), mother, Nina (presumed to still be alive), 
sister, Evelyn (location unknown).  

The Nickel family resided on the far North side of Chicago.  
It is believed Jack may have moved to western mountain states
in early 60's. 

I would sincerely appreciate any help you can lend to me.  I

Sincerely,
Patricia Underhill

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Cornelius Elliott Scott

 
On Thu, 10 Apr 1997 
Cornelius Strong  nstrong812@aol.com  wrote:

4 Hughes St
Binghamton, NY 13903
607-723-8485

Thanks for this site. Have been looking for information on my uncle for 
years. Found it here, Cornelius Elliott Scott declared dead 4-22-52
after being shot down on 4-23-51. 

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Capt Harold Webster

On Tue, 13 May 1997
Robin Webster  swallow@beaches.net wrote:

I have worn a POW/MIA bracelet bearing the name:  Capt Harold Webster,
Jr. USAF 25 Jan 54, since June of last year.  I think he is from Venice
Beach, CA.

I do not believe he is a relative but am seeking any information on him, 
what squadron, family, etc. I am a 1LT in the AF, and did one year at 
Osan, Korea.

That is why I chose to wear the bracelet of a man who served in Korea.
If anyone can help me find information on Capt Webster, I would greatly 
appreciate it.  

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B29 Gunner

On Mon, 26 May 1997 
"Tsgt Russell P. Osborne"  psc200@aol.com  wrote:


phone: 402-659-2408
fax: 402-293-7863


Looking for a B-29 Gunner named Kenneth Taylor who served in Korea
don"t have any other info. Hoping a fellow crew member of Taylor will
connect with the name. It's extremely important. You May contact me:
Tsgt Russell P. Osborne 2720 Lloyd St. Bellevue, Ne. 68005 or call me
collect at 402-659-2408. Put your thinking caps on all you former B-29
folks and others.

Regards
Tsgt Osborne

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gordon winfield scott jr

On Fri, 19 Dec 1997 
Jon Scott Email address wrote:

3557 grindley park
dearborn, MI 48124

phone: 313-274-4786

comments: 
looking for info or anyone who knew my dad. gordon winfield scott jr.
wounded dec 24th 1950 while trying to e-vac wounded flew on a c-47. 

he flew with pilots lt. morrow and lt. james. thank you. all i have is
some notes i found he told no one in his family. dad passed away two
years ago.

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William (bill) F. Kirwan

On Fri, 12 Jun 1998 
"R. Ford" Email address wrote:

datein: 1939 dateout: 1954

comments:
looking for any information on my father in law.
name: William (bill) F. Kirwan serv no: AO 190476 branch: 
Army Air Corp/ US AirForce rank/grade: LCol / 05

duty:  fighter pilot--P-51 possiably other aircraft
call sign:   ZEBRA ONE (not sure if this is for WWII or 
korea)

LCol. Kirwan past away a year ago this month and my wife and her
sisters  are trying to gather info on his military career. any info or
contacts would be very much appreciated,thank you.    

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John E. Roberts, Sr, MIA

Updated: 3/08/99 by editor

3RD BMB WG	7/1/53		B-26
On Sun, 8 Mar 1998 
John E. Roberts Email address wrote:

7790 Tumblebrook Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036

Telephone:	610-282-4050
Fax: same

From: Mrs. John E. Roberts, II 

I am writing a daughter-in-law of John E. Roberts, Sr, MIA - July 1953.
West Point graduate (1943), Air Force Captain, killed in action during
Korean recon flight 7/53.  Captain Roberts' widow, Kathryn N. Roberts,
lives with his son, John, and me at the PA address; son, William, lives
in Maryland.

Captain Roberts family includes a sister, living in Utah, and 3
grandchildren in PA.  Any information we can offer you or that you can
offer us would be nice - 

Please contact us at the address (e-mail or street) as noted above.

Thank-you
Linda B. Roberts, wife of Mr. John E. Roberts, II, 
son of MIA

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