Reunions

Submit your association’s reunion to ljimenez@amvets.org. All notices must include a minimum of full reunion dates, city, state, contact name and phone.

October 1-5, 2008 - PBY Catalina International Assn., Denver, Colo. Double Tree Hotel. Contact Don Mortimer, 2245 Marlene Ln., Matituck, NY 11952, (631) 298-2685, pbydon@optonline.net. Or Jim Thompson, (504) 392-1227, glotomcat@msn.com.

October 2-5, 2008 - USS Sigourney DD 643 Reunion Assn., Sandusky, OH., Contact Dean Wells, (440) 967-7421, dmwvo97@adelphia.net

October 2-4, 2008 - USS Garrard (APA-84), San Diego, CA, Contact Lavern Wimer, (402) 765-7206, APA-84@hullnumber.com

October 2-6, 2008 - NAVY-USS Rochester (CA-124) Association in Washington, D.C. POC: Edmund Willis, 505 Braddock Road Apt.#408, Alexandria, Va. 22314 phone:(703)683-8885, E-mail: willis885@verizon.net

October 2-6, 2008 - Kilo Company, 3rd Bn., 7th Marine Rgt. (Vietnam), Philadelphia, Pa. Also Hosting Kilo 3/7 OIF Veterans. Contact Harry Smith, (870) 247-1146, smitty@kilo37.com. Or Bill Rolke, (262) 780-0993, wrolke@wi.rr.com.

October 2-6, 2008 - USS Waldron (DD-699) Alumni Assn., San Antonio, Texas. Holiday Inn Riverwalk Hotel. Details at www.usswaldron.org. Contact Ron Wells, 4102 Aldama Dr., Austin, TX 78739, (512) 282-4507, hughronwells@yahoo.com.

October 3-7, 2008 - USS Telfair APA 210 18th Annual Reunion. San Diego, CA. Padre Trail Inn. Contact John Tonyes, phone: 765-643-1060, e-mail: flfox1@juno.com, web-site: USSTELFAIR.ORG

October 5-10, 2008 - USS Kirk (FF-1087), Laughlin, NV, Contact Thomas Dixon, (928) 763-4219, FF-1087@hullhunter.com

October 9-11, 2008 - USS Cogswell DD-651 Association. PO Box 6098 Oceanside, CA. 92052. Phone: 760-889-2216 or E-mail: uss-cogswell@cox.net

October 9-11, 2008 - USS Norman Scott (DD-690), Contact Norman Monfort, (770) 939-1966, DD-690@Hullnumber.com

October 9-11, 2009 - 44th Infantry Division (Illinois National Guard, 1946 to 1954 and WWII), Springfield, IL, Contact Howard M. Ferrill, (817) 579-1608, hferrill44@charter.net

October 9-12, 2008 - USS Intrepid (CV/CVS/CVA-11), Evansville Ind. Contact Chuck Coppess, (219) 762-8714, w5147956@yahoo.com.

October 12-16, 2008 - USS Francis Marion (APA/LPA-249), Savannah, Ga. Contact Bob Martin, 16 Staples St., Melrose, MA 02176, (781) 665-9222, bob@ussfrancismarion.com

October 15-19, 2008 - USS Iwo Jima Class Association, Chesapeake, VA, Contact Robert G. McAnally, (866) 237-3137, yujack@megalink.net

October 15-19, 2008 - USS John R. Craig (DD-885), Oklahoma City, Okla. Details at www.usjohnrcraig.com. Contact Jerry Chwalek, 9307 Louisiana St., Livonia, MI 48185, (734) 525-1469, jermail@ameritech.net.

October 22-26, 2008 - USS Clarion River (LSMR-409), Memphis, TN., Contact Leo H. Kelley Sr., (518) 232-7015, LSMR-409@hullnumber.com

October 23-26, 2008 - N.A.S. New York Reunion, Virginina Beach, VA., Contact Chet Atkinson, (757) 495-1338

October 26-31, 2008 - USS Constellation CVA/CV-64 Association Annual Reunion, Corpus Christi, TX., Contact Jack Kilcrease, (210) 590-9190, jackkilcrease@yahoo.com,
www.ussconstellation.org

October - SHAEF/ETOUSA Veterans Assn., Oct., Dearborn, Mich. Contact Jackie Voelkl, Secretary-Treasurer, 17 Cedarlake, Irvine, CA 92614, (949) 552-5246.

February 5-8, 2009 - 377 Security Police Squadron Reunion (U.S. Air Force, Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN), Tampa, FL., Contact Dr. Jim Stewart, (810) 639-5755, jstewart@centurytel.net

April 23-26, 2009 - USS Sea Devil SS400/SSN664, Norfolk VA, Contact Jim Schenk, (315) 824-3162, submareener@msn.com

April 23-26, 2009 - USS Donner (LSD-20), Washington D.C., Contact Al Halfrey, (978) 836-1010, al_halfrey@verizon.net

April 29- May 3, 2009 - USS Warrington, San Diego, CA., Contact Stan Prager, (916) 791-6700, Stashuman843@msn.com

April 30 - May 3, 2009 - USS Portsmouth CL-102 (1945-1949), Washington D.C., Contact Walter Hohner, (732) 463-1745, WPHohner@aol.com

May 2-7, 2009 - AP Troop Transport Group, Cruise from Jacksonville, Fl. to Bahamas, Contact Chuck Ulrich, 35 Oak Lane, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, (516) 747-7426

May 15-18, 2009 - USS Snohomish County (LST-1126), Myrtle Beach, SC, Contact Buddy Benton, (843) 449-7914, LST-1126@hullnumber.com

June 2009 - USS King (DLG-10), Contact Peter Vuchetich, 1904 Gateway drive, San Diego, CA 92105-5106, (619) 263-0788, DLG-10@Hullnumber.com

June 27-July 1, 2009 - USS Power (DD-839), Pittsburg, PA., Contact John Pinto, (352) 527-2352, DD-839@hullnumber.com

July 24-26, 2009 - USS Trenton (LPD-14), Norfolk, VA, Contact Chris Bufford, (334)-756-8278, LPD-14@HullNumber.com

July 30 - Aug 2, 2009 - USS Ouellet (FF-1077), Jacksonville, FL., Contact Mike Cassidy, (561) 792-3827, FF-1077@HullNumber.com

August 23-27, 2009 - USS Whitfield County (LST-1169), Reno, NV., Contact Carl Forbes, (304) 278-5722, LST-1169@Hullnumber.com

September 7-13, 2009 - USS Volador (SS-490), San Diego, CA, Contact Andrew Steiner, (928) 234-0858, SS-490@hullnumber.com

September 23-27, 2009 - USS Rushmore (LSD-14), Allentown, PA., Contact John Bonner, LSD-14@hullnumber.com

June 24-27, 2010 - 519th Transportation Association, Thailand (USARSUPTHAI, 9th Logistical Command, 519th Transportation Bn, all members - present), Colorado Springs, CO., Contact Joseph J. Wilson, (719) 310-3558, jjwilson@pcisys.net, http://www.519transportationassociation.cc

June 24-27, 2009 - USS Dahlgren (DDG-43), Baltimore, MD, Contact Joseph Coventree, (610) 659-8824, ddg-43@hullnumber.com

LOOKING FOR

USS Seminole Ships Reunion in 2009- Trying to locate sailors who served. Pulling for an April Reunion.

972nd Engineer Battalion, Seeking Members for possible reunion. Contact Mike Davis, P.O. Box 125, Shepardsville, IN 47880, (812) 242-0767, mdavis1128@aol.com.

Seeking anyone who served with the 155th Transportation Company(Arctic Kings) at Fort Story, Virginia; Goose Air Base, Labrador; or Thule Air Base, Greenland; from 1959 to 1962, in order to assemble a reunion. Contact: Darrell Myers, 1310-8th Street, Moundsville, WV 26041, phone:304-845-2505, darlin@ovis.net

Information about Raymond Roger, who served as a fighter pilot in the South Pacific during WWII from 1944 to 1946. Sarah Miller, deetzsm@aol.com.

Information about Lawrence Earl Guidroz, who served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Last known address: 3082 Kingsgate Avenue, Memphis, Tenn., 38118. Rene Reyna, 18 Kristen Court, East Haven, CT 06513-1643, (203)466-3311.

Marines who served with the 2nd Marine Division. Jerry Goforth, P.O. Box 1693, Yucca Valley, CA 92286, (760)365-2473, igoforth78@e-universe.com, www.2marine.com.

Veterans or family members of veterans who were involved with the U.S. 107th Army General Hospital or the U.S. 122nd General Hospital based near Kington in Herefordshire, UK during WW2. Looking for those sent to Kington Camp as patients and also those who served as medical personnel as well as anyone who visited the camp or knows any information. This is for a community history project involving local children and adults. Mari Roberts, Court Evan Gwynne, Clyro, Herefordshire, HR3 5SL, UK
011 44 1497 821166, mari@littlewhitedog.co.uk.

Veterans or family members of veterans who served with Curtis Cuvilliers in the 92nd Field Hospital, (Luzon, Philippines). Graduate of the dental section of the School for Enlisted Technicians at O’Reilly General Hospital (Springfield, Mo., April 1944), assigned to 92nd Field Hospital “Bivouac” (Camp Ellis, Ill.), 92nd Field Hospital (Camp Robert, Calif.) and 92nd Field Hospital (San Francisco, Calif.). Returned from Pacific tour on troopship La Grande Victory. Joyce Comeaux (granddaughter), 2333 Tony Drive, Sulpher, LA 70665, roc7787@yahoo.com.

Anyone involved with riot control duty in Washington D.C., April–May 1968, from Fort Sill (Okla.), 4th U.S. Army, B Btry, 2d Battalion (HJ) 30th Arty, 9th FA Msl Gp, under the command of Cpt. Frederick M. Hollar. Abraham Garcia, crpgarcia8@sbcglobal.net.

Veterans of USAF Texas Tower 2, 3, 4, ship crew of USS New Bedford (AKL-17) and anyone assigned to the 4604th Support Squadron at Otis AFB (Mass.), Robert M. Walker, Texas Tower Association, 400 North Portage Street, Doylestown, Ohio, 44230, (330)658-3689, rwalker698@aol.com.

Volunteer tour guides for Battleship New Jersey Museum in Camden, N.J., to lead individual and group tours, work with veteran and youth groups, chaperone overnight encampments and serve as guest lecturers. Minimum age of 18 with no previous military experience required. Office of Volunteers, (856)966-1652, x224.

Those who served in the South Atlantic Wing of the Air Transport Command in Brazil from 1942 to 1945. Julian Kalotkin, 15640 Bottlebrush Circle, Delray Beach, FL 33484.

Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus (CA-74/CG-12) (1944 to 1976) and the USS Columbus (SSN-762) past and present. Allen R. Hope, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.

Anyone who served in Korea during July 1953 with C Company, 1st Batallion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Corps Division, especially Sgt. Paul H. Sheehan or Pfc. Robinson. Genaro “Gene” Cano, San Antonio, Tex., (210) 649-1859.

CWO Wagner and Cpl. Peter Cleveland, who served during 1952-53 at Itami Air Base in Japan. Mr. Camada, 81-3-3982-6579, before 9:00 EST.

All former POWs and MIAs or their surviving dependents and friends. Submit names for 3650th Basic Military Training Wing (1950–1956), for their names to be put on honor roll. Chip Phillips, P.O. Box 331, Williamsville, NY 14231-0331, (716) 633-1119, (716) 663-9118 (fax), chip34@aol.com.

Any soldiers that served with Ivan C. Stewart in the U.S. Army while stationed at Schweinfurt, Germany in 1963–1966 while assigned to the 7th Cavalry. Information needed for verification on a compensation claim. Please respond to Ivan C. Stewert, c/o Veterans Service Office, Adminstration Building; 1825 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341.

Information about Ernest L. Johnson, believed to be a member of the U.S. Army who served in Korea in mid- to late-70s. Married Korean woman in 1979 with maiden name of Shin. Contact Steve Park, stevo1004@hotmail.com.

Anyone who served with the 59th Field Service Company performing graves registration in Camrahn Bay, Vietnam, anytime in 1970. Donald E. Graves, Jr., (417)847-6473 (ask for Donnie), dgrav10357@yahoo.com.

Radio interviewee to reminisce about WWII experiences who served with U.S. forces in the United Kingdom. Saga 106.6FM is a regional station based in the UK covering Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland and Nottinghamshire. Anyone who was based in these counties would be ideal. Saga 106.6FM, Alder Court, Riverside Business Park, Nottingham, England NG2 1RX, Attn: William Green, will.green@saga1066fm.co.uk, 011-44-115-943-5070.

Anyone who served with the 887th Field Artillery Batallion in Fort McCoy, Wisc., or Schwabish Hall, Germany, from September 1950 to September 1953. Peter F. Schleis, Wisconsin Post 99 (Manitowoc), (920)684-4032, tvsinc@compuserve.com.

Sampson Air Force Base Veterans Association is searching for all permanent party, Womens Air Force (WAFS), basic trainees and Special Training School personnel who served from 1950 to 1956 to attend a reunion being planned for 2005. Chip Phillips, P.O. Box 331, Williamsville, NY 14231, (716)633-1119, chip34@aol.com.

Ford Ord, Monterey County, Calif.: Soldiers, military families, nurses or doctors who remember a drum explosion between 1958 and April 1959 that injured two soldiers. P.O. Box 1118, Upper Lake, CA 95485, (707)275-0847.

Looking for American war veterans who were stationed overseas, particularly in the UK during WWII, for correspondence with an interested recipient. Please write Ms. Joyce Rose, Flat 2 Artesian House, 69-71 Artesian Road, London W25DE, England.

Chu Lai NSAD 1967-68: Looking for AO1 Lynch of anyone who remembers Dennis (“Boe” or “Gonzo”) O’Leary in MAA force. Dennis J. O’Leary, 145 Shilo Rd., Durham, ME 04222, (207)353-9392.

Leo A. Brooks, Capt./QMC. My Gia Tran, 11300 Warner Ave. G. 205, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, (714)434-9714.

U.S. Marine Security Guards (M.S.G.) who served at the American Embassy at Saigon, Vietnam. Mike Bertini, P.O. Box 295, Jacksonville, NC 28541, (910)353-7377.

Camp Lejeune, N.C.: Looking for parents of children born at this Marine Corps base between 1968 to 1985. Water may have been contaminated with compounds that have been linked to birth defects. See Camp Lejeune Public Health Survey Information for more information.

Robert and William Powell, sons of William Powell, Sr., a deceased Marine from Florida. Please contact Mr. Clinton at Hope Garden Assisted Living in Lauder Hill, FL, (954)733-1222.

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