June 1989 - Philippine Defenders Main

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REVIEW
(Continued from Fags 1)
The Executive Board meeting was held
Thursday. The general business meeting was
held Friday to conduct the business of the organiution
and thee1ection of new officers for
the next year.
Friday evening was given to the banquet
at which time we honor the Gold Star
Mothers and our nurses. The toastmaat.er,
Art Bressi, as usuaJ had the nurses and the
Gold Star Mother Mrs. Lura Brazeau hon·
ored as they were escorted by Past Presidents.
The new officers were sworn in at the
banquet. John Brizzi, Jr., council for subcommitt.ee.
Sonny Mongomery office was
the speaker for the evening. He pledged to
help where possible.
Saturday, one of the highlights of the convention,
8 time was set aside for a memorial
service to call attention to those who passed
away this past year.
For those who came for tbe first time. we
hope you will plan to attend nut year. For
the old timers, we hope. to see you next year.
1b the American Defenders
of Batun and Corregidor:
I wish that r could be withyou tonight but
poor health prevents me. It has been many
years since we all went through the bsttles of
Bataan and Corregidor together. My heart
still swells with pride when I think of all you
accomplished againat such overwhelming
odds. Above all I grow sad when I remember
all of those who were killed during the battles
and as prisoners of theJapanese.. In memory
of all of the defenders of Bataan and Corregidor,
I would like to pau.!6 for a moment
of silence.
God Bless You All,
Mr!. Douglas MacArthur
INFORMATION WANTED
Dear Joe:
I was at Norfolk and thought it was. all in
all. a very fine reunion. I meant to speak of
the following to you then, but felt it better if
I wrote. 1 would like to get. in touch with any
surviVOr! who were atOsakazOUln steel roll·
ing mill, andlor who were at Ashio Copper
mine prison camps . .1 am especially keen to
hear from anyone who helped make tbe nag
behind which we marched out of the camp.
proudly.
I would also appreciate finding out how to
obtain a copy of "The Story of t.he Oryoku
Mareu," by Charles Brown.
John M. Connor
9782 Hedin Drive
Silver Spring. Md. 20903
.26TH ANNUAL REUNION
SurviVOr! of Batun &'Corregidor will
meet at Fontana Dam Aug. 19·24. Wayne
Carringer is Chairman, 704·479·6205. For
reservations caJl800·438·8080.
PRESIDENTIAL
MESSAGE
I am delighted to extend my warmest
greetinga to all those gat.hered in Norfolk,
Virginia. for the 43rd Annual Convention of
the American Defenders ofBataan and Corregidor.
As you well know, the peace and libert.y
our nation now enjoys have been won at im·
mense cost.. All Americans owe a lasting
debt of gratitude to those who have risked
their lives to defend our way of life. Each of
you defenders of Bataan and Corregidor has
earned such a place of honor in history and
in our hearts.
Many of you proved your mettle not only
in battle but also dUring the infamous
Bataan Death March. Few can imagine the
auffering and the atrocities you witnessed
and experienced as your captors forced you
to march more than 90 miles from the tip of
Bataan Peninsula to San Fernando. You are
heroic individuals, and I am proud to join
with all Americans in saluting you for your
service to our nation.
We also remember those Defenders of
Batean and Corregidor who did not survive
that brutal march or the battles to defend
"The Rock." They made the ultimate sacri·
fice for their country and the cause of liberty.
Today, I pause with you to honor them.
May they rest in peace.
Barbara joins me in sending best wishes
for a most enjoyable convention. God bless
you. and God Bless America.
George Bush
DOCUMENTS
Mr. Weldon B. Hester, a retired American
Red Cross and YMCA worker. served with
the 34th u.s. Infantry at the ret.akingofCorregidor
from the Japanese during February·
March 1945. For many years he. has coUect.·
ed magaz.ine and newspaper articles on
World War I I in the Pacific. on the Bataan·
Corregidor campaigns. and on General
Douglas MacArthur. He visited the MacArthur
Memorial to carry out research, he corresponded
with numerous participants. high
and low, in the campaigns, and he collected
and read many books. and, of course, he "was
there." In February, he gave his collection of
newspaper, book and magazine articles con·
cerning General Douglas MacArthur to the
MacArthur Archives.
This five volume collection of articles on
the Bataan·Corregidor campaigns is being
microfilmed. We are microfilming them for
preservation and for ease of access. With Mr.
Hester's assistance, the s taff will use these
5 13 articles as II. foundation to develop a
definitive bibliography of General Douglas
MacArthur. A long time gestating, such a
bibliogrtlphy will be of invaluable assistance
to the Memorial and to all students of the
General and of his times.
ARTIFACTS SOUGHT
'Ib The American Defenders
of Bataan and Corregidor:
My wife Celeste and I wish to thank all of
you for the warm reception we received during
your convention reception and banquet
on May 5 in Norfolk. In addition thesWfof
the MacArthur Memorial wishes to thank all
of you for visiting our museum and archives.
Your comments both complimentary and
critical were appreciated. We want all of The
American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor
to know tbat they and their families
will always be special to us and that we invite
all of you to visit us again.
One of the missions of the MacArthur
Memorial is to educate students and visitors
to our mU&eum and archives about the Second
World War, especially the war against
Japan. [f the MacArthur Memorial is to SIltcess
fully carry out this vital task we will
need the help of all of the veterans of the
Pacific war, but especially those who fought
at Bataan and Corregidor; as guerrillas in
the Philippines; and as prisoners of war held
by the Japanese. Anything you can contribute,
be it the questionnaire we passed outat
the convention, memoirs, oral histories, and
ot.her types of artifacts which can help us tell
your story will begreauy appreciated. If you
have any thing you wish to contribute please
send it to:
Mr. Joseph Judge
Director
MacArthur Memorial
MacArthur Square
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
(804)441·2965
The it.ems contributed will be used for ex·
hibits; in our educational program; and will
be made available to visitors and scholars
conducting research concerning your experi·
ences. As I said at the banquet it was your
sacrifices which gave the names Bataan, Corregidor.
and MacArthur meaning. The staff
of the MacArthur Memorial believes your
sacrifices should not be forgotten by future
generations of Americans. Filipinos, and
Japanese. Again I wish to say that it waa II.
great honor to meet. all of you and your
families.
Sincerely yours,
J effrey Acosta
Aasistant Arehivist
HONORED
Michael Kosar Pos t 778, Lyndora,
honored SlMaj. Abie Abraham. US Army
(Rec..), asurvivorof the Bataan Death March.
by inducting him into the Post 's "Military
Hall of Fame." The induction was at Post
778'11. Legion Birthday dinner-dance held in
the Vagabond Community Center.
ARE YOUR
DUES PAID?
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The Chaplain's Corner
During the recent ADBC convention at
Norfolk I was struck by the ways in which
AWARENESS of God's presence was evident
in our daily activities, not only in our
formal prayers. invocat.ion!l and at. the Mass
on Ascension Day, but frequently in ourcasual
convenl&tions and activities. All of our
teachings assure us of His reality in the
world and in the lives of us, His children; we
believe what we have been taught. BuLour
AWARENESS is a sign that those belief!! are
an integral part or our very being. We dOD'"
just agree with catechism; we embrace its
words and seek to live them out. in our lives.
Perhaps because of our common experi·
ence 8S J POW's we have learned tbat God is
the ultimate reality, transcendent yet intimate.
We could nOLhave8UTVived without an
assurance that somehow His good would triumph
over evil; we would "make it," thanks
be to God.
Prayer is one of the ways we exercise and
strengthen our relationship with Him. I of·
fer thls Prayer for all of the American
Delenderso! Batftan and Corregidor: it is not
very original but it is heartfelt. Perhaps you
will join me in daily offering this prayer for
each other.
"Watch oYer thy Children, the Ameri·
can Defenders of BaLaan and Cor·
regidor, 0 Lord, as our days increase:
bless and guide us wherever we may
be, keeping us unspotted from the
world. Strengthen us when we stand,
comfort us when discouraged or sorrowful;
raise us up if we faU; and in our
hearts may Thy peace. which pa8!Jeth
all understanding, abide all Lbedays of
our lives."
In thenelttissueofQuan I will look at our
lives through t heeyesofGarfieki. Meanwlille
I invite letters from any of you; allcorrespon·
dence remains confidential. My address:
The Rev. Fr. Robert W. Phillips, SSC.
Chaplain. ADBC
200 Seneca Trail
Maitland, Florida 32751
Phone: (407) 644·5543.
God bless + us all,
Fr. Bob Phillips +
FACTS FOR THE
MEMORY BANK
- What is the proper acronym for the new
department? VA will continue to be used.
-What is the total number of VA em·
ployees? 245,000
- Whatis the total number of living vets?
27.3 million
- When did the veteran's population
peak? 1980 at 28.6 million.
- How is the VA budget divided? The VA
uses about 38 percent of budget for medical
care: about 58 percent for benefits: and the
balance for construction and general operat-•
ing expenses.
Mr. Michael J. Kane
Director (00)
Edith Nourse MVH
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Dear Mr. Kane:
Permit me first to acknowledge receipt of
26 A pril 89 letter 85 of 29 A pril89 from Ms.
Doris Krieger of which I am most apprecia·
tive.
It is my privilege and pleasure as N ationa!
VAVS Representative & CO for the American
Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor. Inc.
(ADBC) to certify to your Medical Center the
following fine people. I would also like to note
that Mr. Wilayto&Mr. Ray are PastNation·
al Commanders and with them and Mrs.
Wilayto & Mrs. Ray accepting these appointments
it is hope£ul that it will give our
ADBCVAVS Program a needed. "shot in the
arm."
VAVS Representative:
Mr. Henry J. Wilayto. PNC
31 A Staffordshire
Concord, MA 01742
(508) 369·2696
VAVS Deputy RepreseDtative:
Mr. John F. Ray, PNC
16 Parker Street
Arlington, MA 02174
(508) 648·0419
VAVS RepreseDtalive. Ladles Auxiliary:
Mrs. Helen Wilayto
31A Staffordshire
Concord, MA 01742
(508) 369·2696
VAVS Deputy Representative,
Ladies Auxiliary:
Mrs.. Bertha Ray
16 Parker St.reet
Arlington, MA 02174
(508) 648·0419
These appointments are efCec:tive 30 April
1989 for an indefinite period.
A 900 local number will have to be as·
signed as we do not yet qualify for a Nation·
al number from CO. Please send confirma·
tion of appointments to me. I would also ap'
preciate. it if I could continue receiving the
Minutes of your Advisory Committee.
In closing I respectfully request that you
thank Ms. Krieger for us. I will be phoning
her before long as I will Mr. & Mrs. Wilayto
and Mr. & Mrs. Ray. Our VAVS family is ex·
t remely pleased to have these four as
Representatives.
Sincerely,
TILLMAN J. RUTLEDGE
National VAVS Representative & CO
INFORMATION WANTED
JamesJ. Lance, 3777 Independence Ave..
Apt. 148, Riverdale, NY 10463wishesinformationon
Wm. "Heine" Price, Thrpedoman
3rd Class of Cavite. His hometown was Brad·
ford. PA. Can anyone give J im some informa·
tionon " Reine."
PRINCIPI CONFIRMED AS
VA DEPUTY SECRETARY
Anthony J . Principi of San Diego, a
combat·decorated Vietnam veteran, was
unanimously confirmed by the Senate on
March 17 to beDeputy Secretary in the newly
created Department of Veterans Affairs.
Principi will assist VA Secretary Edward
J. Derwinski in directing the activities of the
Federal government's second largest Cabinet
department responsible for a nationwide sys·
tern of veterans' health--c.are services and
benefits programs.
Principi, 44, is a former chief counsel and
staff director of the Senate Committee on
Veterans' Affairs and from 1983 to 1984 was
the Veterans Administration's associatedeputy
administrator for congressional and public
affairs..
A 1967 graduate of the U.S Naval Academy,
he saw combat duty in Vietnam in com·
mand of a river patrol force. He was decorated
with the BronzeStarwith Combat ';V",
two Navy Commendation Medals with Com·
bat "V", and the Navy Combat Action
MedaJ.
Principi earned a degree in law from Seton
Hall University in 1975, and continued his
Navy career in theJudge Advocate General
Corps. Following several assignments in San
Diego. he was transferred to Washington as
• legislative counsel for the Navy Depart·
ment.
From 1980 to 1983, he served. as staff
counsel to the Senate Armed Services Com·
mittee.
The Department of Veterans Affairs was
established March 15, 1989, following legis·
lation elevating the activities of the Veterans
Administration to Cabinet status.
BOOK SHELF
Dear Mr. Vater:
I am a life member of the American
Defenders of Bataan and COn1!gidor, Inc. I
was on the USS Canopus and was taken pris-oner
on Corregidor.
About five years ago I started having violent
post war dreams. I went to the Fort
Mead VA center in Sturgis. SD for treatment,
Dr. Otis Kennedy was my doctor.
Along with hypnotic treatment.s, Dr. Kennedy
persuaded me to WTite my memoirs of
WWII as a form of therapy.
If any of the Quan readers would like a
copy of this book. send 54.95 (Include$I.OO
for postage) to "Si..I More Months': Hc 41
Box 223C. Rapid City, SD 57702.
1 would also like to get an address fot
Robert Dorsey Merrell.s. from West Virginia.
He saved my life (See page 74 in my
memoirs).
Sincerely,
Cletus W. Jaeger
Moon Meadows Dr.
Sub BOlt 223C
Rapid City, SO 57702
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Leon Lesner
Arthur F. Carter
Mary W. Kneeland
Walter B. He1howski
Dr. Samuel A. Goldblinth
Co. Jack H. Heinzel
Grover C. Bump, Jr.
Col Jay B. Harrelson
Dwight O. Woodall
Major Ralph Levenberg PNC
Elmer M. Roberts
Merle E. Lype
James O. BaB8
Col. Doris A. Kehoe
Col. John J . Brennan
Dario G. Gerola
Walter C. Lamm
Robert R. Craig
D r. Ward B. Meek (MD)
Imogene K. Schmidt ANC
John J . Moyer
Donald S. Cook
Joseph DiLella
Valdemar O. Zialcita (MD)
Robert E. Thompson
Spero Dadaris
Dr. Mark G. Herbst (M D)
Stanley G. Sommers
Donald M. Crago
Charles E. Hunnings
Charles A. Francis
Capt. Francis J. Bridget
Michael Maslak
Luther F. Mayhue
David A. lbpping
Walter Pankratz
William F. Peterson
George Sholtis
VA HOSPITAL DESIGNATED
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT MODEl
The Veterans Administration has an'
nounced that the VA Medical Centerin Kan·
su City, Mo.. has been designated by the Office
of Management and Budget as a 1989
Quality Improvement Prototype.
The hospital is one of six selected from
Among 58 nominees for initiating a Quality
Management Program that will serve as a
model of total quality management for the
entire federal government.
Initiated in 1987, the award is an out.growth
of the President's Productivity 1m·
provement Program. which identifies organizations
that have developed specific programs
for improving the qualit.y, timeliness
and efficiency of government services to customers.
The Kansas City Medical Center's program
is a comprehensive and continuing
process for monitoring and evaluating the
quality and appropriateness of patient care,
safety and clinical performance.
The hospit.al will be recognized during the
second annual Conference on Quality and
Productivity Improvement. in Washington.
D.c.. May 31-June 2, 1989. As a !"e!Iult. of this
honor. the medical center aisois now eligible
for the President's Award for Productivity
and Quality Improvement .
Ramon V. Dias
Col Roy L. Bodine
Hal Memmler
George Wonneman
Herbert R. Shelton
Robert F. Augur
Charles A. Cook, Jr.
Arnold A. Bocksel
Stephen H. Alex
Buford E. Thurmon
Cdr. Zemo C. Tarnowski
Eiloon H. Callen
James K . Cavanaugh, PNC
Albert L . Allen
Charles G. Riedmiller
Eileen H. Callen
James K. Cavanaugh
Albert L. Allen
Charles G. Riedmiller
Harold R. Kipps
Earl E. Ellsworth
Wayne W. Niemon
Ann A. Bernatitus
Charles B. Brehm
V. Jackson Dorset
James P. Ford
Thomas L. Aitken
Michael C. Dec
Royce Talmadge Webb
Harry V. Carrarini
Col. Lloyd H. Goad
Climith W. Roger
Gene Boyt
Graham H. Andrews
James H. Cowan
John E. Bowler
Louis A. Roark
Lee E. Broussard
lrvin C. Scott. Jr.
CWO Charles O. Wilber
Edward J . Paul \
Pat.rick A. Davie
Clark E. Willerup
John Banach
Jerqo Lambasio
John W. Yancik
Clare W. Nielsen
Niles R. Thompson
A.lex Benishake
CWO William G. Troy
Burchard A. Hays
John R. Wertenberger
Stanley D. Woody
Joseph H . GutierT6z
Elmer J . Bensing, Jr.
Joseph F. Fragale
Jack 'E. Brady
Mary Wohfeld
William L. Eldridge
Laurent L. Martel
Earl M. Richwine
Ralph J . Down
Romie C. Gregory
Frank J . Dice
Dorothy A. Troy
Henry R. Vara
Charles F. Snyder
Ralph H. Laster
Dr. Adriano S. Olivar, Jr.
JohnJ. Mackowski
Louis B. Read
Viola F. Wright
Wanda K. Woodall
Benny Aquilina
Joseph W. Filko
Frank T. Calvage
Delbert. E. Lynn
Robert C. Crawford
Frederick Roth I II
Mildred Roth
INFORMATION PLEASE
Dear Mr. Bressi:
I got your name and address from Elmer
Long. He says you are the man with knowl·
edge of photos and other materials relating
to Bataan.I'm a member of the Company of
Military Historians; a group interested in
American military history. They issue a
quarterly and a series of full color uniform
illustrations called Military Uniforms in
America (MUlA).
After a recent chat with Ernie, Doc Irvin,
I relt that the Naval Bn. on Bataan should be
in a MUlA plate. The editor agreed so I'm
now tracking material to support the MUlA
effort. We want the plate to be accurate so
the emphasis is on period photos. the gear
used and personal recollections. So I natura]·
ly tum to the Historian for advice and assistance.
The MUlA plate. which also appears in
the Quarterly without color, usually has 3·5
figures. I'd like to show Doc Irvin, a recalled
PI mess steward, two more USN and proba·
bly a member oft.he PS unit that supported
the Naval Bn. at Marvieles against the J ap
landing force.
My primary need is for photos or written
material that describes what t he Naval Bn.
wore. used or carried when they went after
that landing part.y. Ernie said that the
whites were dyed with coffee. Is there any
AlbertJ. Bland
Frank Smith
Raymond P. Perez
Hilda Osborn
Nickolena T. Reuter
Capt. Louis E. Duncan
Capt. Harold M. Ferrell
Austin L. Andrews
James K. Bateman
William Galos
L./Cdr. S.B. Riggs
Ishmael W. COX
Robert Gilbert
Philip Arslanian
Thomas W. Rabenold
Richard P. Beck
Peggy Flaitz
Paul Trujillo
Irene McWilliams
Robert Franklin
Ruth Ann Caster
PNC Henry J. Wilayto
Baselio Zon.anello
Dale Frantz
Arthur Rice
Floyd F. Laster
Norman J . Cbesser
Dr. Sidney J. Stewart
LLfCoI. Hattie R. Brantley
CWO Andrew Wiley
Margaret. E. Rapkin
Francis R. Mosher
GMSgt. John J . McCann
Rufus D. Adams
Florence Crago
Noah G. Davis. Jr.
Dolores Bennett
Norman R. Christ
REUNION
Name of Outfit:
Us.s. JOSEPH T. DICKMAN - APA 13
U.s. COAST GUARD
Reunion scheduled:
OCTOBER,1989.
Location of reunion:
ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI
Chairman of reunion:
MR. HERBERT W. FULLER
9530 MONTBROOK DRIVE
ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI 63123
314·631·3838
record of whites being worn in jungle com·
bat11 f not dyed thst is. What. other clothing
did the USN people wear in the jungle? I assume
they used whatever was at hand. but.
photos are best, cause the artist can soo the
gear. But. written info is also helpful
I think you can see the sort of material I 'm
looking for to support this plate. Any comments,
advice or assistance is most helpful
We want to get it right. so the input of t.he
participants is most. desirable. I'd appreciate
anything you care to ofter especially other
people who might have info. Thanka for your
time and consideration. Art. asked this to be
printed in Quan. If you can provide any infOJ"
mat.ion. write to Mr. Ed Milligan, Box: 10028.
Alexandria. VA 22310.
JUNE, 1989 - 11

CONVENTION REGISTRATION
NORFOLK, VA
Joan & Rufus O. Adams
Francis & Marlene Agnes
Barbara Aitken
J sck Aldrich
John Aldrich
Albert & Nancy AUen
Arthur & Agnes Akullian
Joseph & Norma Aleunder
H.M. Amos
Bob Altman
Austin & Mary Andrews
Ben & Rose Aquilina
Connie Arazaga
Ed & Dorothy Arnold
Philip & Millie Arslanian
E. Arzaga
J. Balcer
Ernest Bales
Bert Bank
John Banach
J .L. & EUe Barna
Luke & Betty Barnhart
Danny Barton
Brian Barton
Pam Barton
J .P. Barton
Raymond & Mary Jane Barry
Sue Bass
James Bateman
J .C. & Lilla Baxter
Art-hur G. & Wilma Beale
Jennifer Beale
Richard P. Beck
Clayton N. Beliveau
Alcide & Margie Benini
Alex & Marion Beniahake
George & Mrs. George Bennet
Ann Bernat.itus
Frank & Mariam Bigelow
AJbert J . & Alberta Bland
N.H. & Madeleine Blanton
Michael Blatt
Thm Blaylock
Charles & Annette Bloskia
Arnold Bocksel
Mary Bosko
J .L. & Iduna Soudolf
James T. & Esther M. Boyce
Mrs. Lura Braz.eau GSM
Walter & Kathryn Brazeau
Evelyn Belivean
GeneBoyt
Matthew Braun
JuneC. Bradley
Betty Bradley
Art & Ann Bressi
Talmage & Rose Bridges
James Brennan
Leslie 1.. & Betty Brown
James E. & Pauline Brown
Robert A. Brown
John & Betth Brownwell
Henry & Elsie Brunet
Edward W. & Dorothy Buchner
William Arlene Bulit
Mary Lou Bunch
Emily Burneson
Bill & Hazel Butler
12-THEQUAN
Charles Butterworth
J amea A. & Anna Caire
lbm C. & Karl Calderone
Cullen E. & Julie Calkins
E ileen Callen
Frank T. & l.ydia H. Calvage
David L. Capps
Don & Fran Carabine
Harry & Lillian Carrarini
H,W. & Joyce Carrington
Alytonio & Mary P. Casanova
John & Ruth Caster
James Cavanaugh
Lewell F. & Sino Chandler
Thm S. & Sarah Chandler
Doris & Maurice Chartoff
John Chernitsky
Norman J . & E rma Chesser
Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Christ
Brownell & Florence Cole
John & Alyce Conner
John M. Cook
Mary & Lee Cordo
Walter 1.. & Marion Cess
Raymond & Mae Counter
John & Johnsie Cowgill
I.W. & Dnnie V. Cox
John & Florence E. Crago
Robert Crawford
John & l.ibby Cross
Bill & l.iIlian Crowder
Madflyn Clarke
Dan & Marie Crowley
Kenneth & Mary Curley
Ferron & Lora Cummins
Dr. A.P. Curtin
Dorothy Still Danner
Judy Dawson
Spero Dardaris
Coy E. & Mildred Daugherty
Curtis G. Davis
George Defibaugh
Serina Delk
Chester G. & Frances Deller
Victor DengeJegi
Bill & Vi Dietch
Floramund Fellmeth-DifIord
Renshaw & Paula Dilford
Wallace Difford
Joe DiLella
Hayne W. & Peggy Dominick
John & Elizabeth Diubaldo
Thny & Lucy Diubaldo
Gary & A ngie Downey
James & Frances Downey Jr.
Charles & Ann Dragich
Louis E. & Clara Duncan
Tim & Gloria Downey
LyleW. Eads
George & Ruth Eddlemon
George & Caroline Edwards
Jim & Ruth Edwards
Lewis & Glenda Elliott
Earl & Evelyn Ellsworth
Jim & Helen Emanuel
John M. & Theresa Emerick
William & Edna Eldridge
Cleo & Doris Ely
Ken Fackender
AI & Margaret Fangmaiy
Edward J . & Gloria Fanning
Chester & Janie Fast
Harold Feiner
Dick & Betty Fellows
Harold Ferrell
Joseph W. Filko
Alen & Vivian Flesher
Jim & Peggy Flaitz
Cecil & Mary M. Forinash
James P. & Dorothy Ford
Ralph & Margaret Forth
Jim Fos8ey
Harold & Marguerite Fowler
Robert & Encar Franklin
Dale & Peg Frantz
Bob & Jane Fredrickson
Mary Ann Fuller
Fred Fullerton
Thomas Gage
Thomas R. & Sue Gagnet
Leroy Galbraith
C.c. & Betsy Gallegos
Alfred H. & Lena Galler
William & Naomi Galos
GeorgeT. & Rose Gardner
Joe & Pearl Gasparovic
Roy Gentry
Arie & Barbara Geurtz
Dom & Lauriel Giantonio
Joseph A. & Angelina Giardina
Robert C. Gilbert
John Dolly Goodrow
Bill Goodwin
William Goodwin
Richard M. & Jean Gordon
En08Gould
Sam & Devonia Grasblo
Charlet! H. Graham
Mary R. Grayson
Bill & Edna Gurule
Joseph Gutierrez
Thm Hacket
LB. & Janet Hagins
Allen Hancock
Mary Hank
Clarence Hartwill
John & Dorothy Hassler
Frank & Lorraine Heath
Jack H. & Win Heimel
Walter B. & Helen Helhowski
Mark G. & Ginney Herbst M.D.
Ralph Hibbs. M.D.
Ron Hiebert
Pat & Helen Higdon
Carl & Joyce Hill
Edward L. & Alice C. Hill
Nick & Ann Hionedes
Rose Hogge
Wilber L. & Elsiea Houser
William L. Hubrecht
Leonard P. & Mary Hudson
James E. & Alta Huff
Isaiah K. & Rosa Huffman
Andrew & Virginia Henry
Neal Harrington
Edward & Henrietta Jackfert
Harold Jerschefske
Vincent & Mildred B. Jesuele
Earl & Evelyn Johnson
Harry & Virginia Johnson
Lionel R. & Dorothy.Johnson
R.F. & Margie Joder
Chet!ter & Vivian Kazmierczak
Raymond & Margaret Knight
Samue1 D. Knight
Ralph KnOll:
John S. & Ann Koot
Stanley & Katherine Korczyk
Paul Keralla
Joe W. Keever
Louis F. Lachman
Jenro & Evelyn l.ambalso
Walter & Ruth Lamm
Floyd & Maggie Laster
John R. Lawrence
John & Mary Leclair
Eleanor Leeser
Reginald B. & Elizabeth E. Leighl
Ann Landrum
Mary & Ida Leonard
Charles Lester
Ralph & Kathy Levenberg
Robert E. Levis
Dorothy N. Long
Elmer E. & Charlotte Long
Joseph & Veronica Lower
Delbert E. & Doris Lynn
Merle E. & Ella Lype
Walter & Vi Macarovich
Francis & Gladys Macey
John J. & Opaline Mackowski
Richard & Elms Manuel!
Norman Martin
Robert R. Martindale
John & Faye Marynski
Thny & Norma Mascavage f
Walter & Scott Mason
Joe & Shirley Matheny
Norman R. & Jean Matthews
Frank & Dmsha Mayhue
Robert & Mary Merchant
Andy & Ginny Miller
Jack & Leda Miller
Loyd E. & Charlie Mills
Dale Minger
Galen 1.. Martin
I rene Minier
Betty Minniear
AI & Ruth J. Mitro
Dr. AI6J: Mohnac
Louis & Joann Molaro
Howard & Sue Morgan
Peg Mau
J ohn & Caroline Moyer
George & Gladys Mullen
Jerry & Rosemary Munson
Melene & Carrie Murdock
Steve & Janie Mutson
James H. & Lena McCarthy
Landys McClamma
J ames McEvoy
Omar l.ucy-McGuire
George McHale
B.D. McKendree
Michael & Betty McMullen
Larry & Kay McQueeney ..
Irene McWilliams ,
Thxie & Lena Nicholson
C.W. & Doris Nielsen
Dave Oestreich
Jerome Okonski
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John & Mary Oleksa
Adriano S. Olivar
John H. Oliver
Ken & Marge Olson
ArleneO'Loughlin
Hilda Osborn
Benny & Helen Osecky
Leo & Muy Padills
cm Pait
Raymond Patehande
Austin & Dorothy Patrizio
Ralph E. & Anna Patton
Raymond D. Pere:!:
John & Jean Perkowski
Robert & Elaine Ping
John & Betty Phelps
Robert & Audrey Phillips
Paul & Nicki Reuter
Don & Violet Reyes
Art Min Rice
Bert & Kathleen Riggs
James Riley
Ann Roberts
Muy E. Robinson
Harold Roger!
William Spizziro J oseph & Alice Ward
Frank & Bernice Stecklein \ Edwin & Mildred Warfield
J .H. & Dollie Stad Daniel N. & Phyllis Weib:er
Christine Stevens W. Gunner & Dorothy Wells
Curtis R. Stevens Royce T. Webb
Warren R. & Bertha A. Stewart Ralph & Elsie Wheeler
Dan Stoudt Henry & Helen Wilayto
Alverta Strauss CD. "1M" & Ruth E. Wilber
Jack Rogers Bill Subo Charles Willerup Jr.
Nat & Camille Roman:!:o
James M. & Anita Ross
Fred & Mildred Roth
Donald G. & Judy Roulett
Harry & Peggy Roulett
John & Virginia Rowland
Bill Rowe
Stinky TardiU Earl M. & Dorothy Williams
Richard & Helen Taylor Lucy Jopling Wilson
Paul & Ruby Thacker Lowell S. & Hazel Winfrey
Francis Thompson William 0. & Claire White
Niles Thompson Brill & Audrey Whitton
R.E. & Fern Thompson Ira L. Wofrord
lIeen Thorson Marie Wohlfeld
Helen Roy Philip D. & Yvette '!bland Frank Wolfsheimer
Paul & Susan Sales
Eloise Tbole George & Irene Wonneman
John & Kay Sandor
David A. & Margie 'Ibpping Ina Wood
Ralph & Mary Poness Bernard & Margaret Saunders Zemo & Lois 'Ibrnowski Dwight & Wanda Woodall
Ken & Mary Ellen Porwoll Jack O. & Viola M. Saunders Hilton & Glera Travis Raymond Woolfe
John & Margaret Posten Dorothy Schaefer
Dolly Trimble Viola Wright
Joseph & Helen Poster Roscoe & Vilma Sellers William G. & Dorothy Troy William M. & Sadie Yount
Mario & Katherine Po:!::!:ani AI & Helen Senna Paul Trujillo Herb Zincke
Buck & Mary Prewett Agapitp F. & Socorro Silva Eunice Hatchitt 1yler Joe & Dixie Zito
Charles & Jean Pruitt Enid Slattum
Madeline Ullom J . & Margaret Zorzanello
Henry & Hester Quick Alva E. & Anna C. Smith AnOOn F. & Marie Urban The list was compiled hom the typewrit-
L.L. Raines
Frank & Jessie Smith David Van Hook ten list placed on the bulletin board at the
'Ibm W. & Myrtle 1. Rabenold Robert & Muie Smith Larry & Janet Van Liere convention. No doubt there may be &ome
George C. & Donna Ray Dewey Smithwick
Henry R. Vara miatakes because the convention bureau
John T. & Bertha Ray Bill Snyder Joe & Helen Vater girls weren't familiar with the membership
Louis B. Read
Charles F. & Joyce L. Snyder Teo & Tita Victorio names. lfyou find a mistakeand wish to have
James Renshaw
Stanley & Peggy Sommers DOD Vidal it corrected notify, the ed..iOOr.
Peter & Betty Retterath Ken & Doloraa Stanford Ben D. Waldron
EIGHT POINT CHECKLIST
FOR VETERANS
In the event of your death. your wife or
family will need certified copies of discharge
papers, marriage license. birth certificates
and divorce decrees. 'Ib assist family members
in applying for benefits we suggest you
do the following:
1. Reproduce in triplicate, and havecertified,
originals of your discharge. marriage
license, birth certificates. divorce papers. and
all decrees pertaining t.o helpless children.
Certifications may be obtained at the VA,
clerk of court or your National Service Officer.
2. Place originals and copies of all those
documents plus insurance policies in a safe
place known to the family and/or your atOOrney.
S. Havea will drawn-up regardless of t he
size of your estate.
4. Keep insurance numbers and beneficiariea
up to date.
5. Discuss funeral expenses and cost
limits with your wife and/or family. Be sure
to read and understand the "fine print" and
avoid e.ztra cost features. Don't sign anything
y.ntil it is fully explained.
. 6. If a service organization holds your
Power of AtOOrney for VA benefits, inform
your wife and family so that they know
where to find assistance.
7. List your social security and VA claim
numbers on a sheet of paper and place it with
other important documents.
SIX POINT CHECKLIST
FOR WIDOWS
In theeventyour husband precedee you in
death, the information provided below will
help ease you through that time of emotional
crisis:
1. Call the funeral director and make sure
you have Military Discharge(s) and social
security number.
2. If the veteran is a military retiree noti·
fy the parent service. Army, Navy, Marines.
Air Force. Coast Guard.
S. Notify the service organization of your
choice: Many will supply pall beaten.
4. Furnish a certified copy of your husband's
discharge t.o the funeral director as it
will be required for the following:
A. A nag for the casket.
B. Burial space in a National or State
owned Cemetery IIf available).
C. Th reserve a space for you at your husband's
gravesite.
D. Burial allowance, social security. and
veterans' benefits.
E. A Military Service if desired.
5. Should you prefer a service organi2:ation
funeral service. notify the Chapter Commander
or Chapter Adjutant.
6. After a reasonable time, not before 45
days but no later than one year from date of
death, take the foUowingdocuments to your
service organization for assistance in applying
for VA benefits:
A. Certified copy of your husband's dis·
charge.
REQUEST INFORMATION
While a POW in 'Ibyama. Japan a crew of
6 men and a photographer came to our camp.
The man asked if there were any members of
theSlst. Inf. Reg't. in the camp. Since there
were only 5 of U8 at the camp he selected 5
Japanese soldiers and had u8line up face t.o
face.. I'm not sure of how many pictures were
taken, butitdid show the soldiers surrendering
their rifles t.o us. I have tried vainly to
find out where the photographer is located.
I sent a letter to the National Archives in
Washington and they state there is no record
of such photos taken.
The camp I waa in was commanded by Col
Stubbs. I'm not 8ure of his unit.. I would
appreciate any assistance in locating these
phow!! for me.
If you have any knowledge of this camp
write A.M. Petrosa, Sr .. P.O. Box 77, Von
Ormy, TX 7801S-0777.
B. The death certificate (Original onlYI.
C Certified copy of your marriage license.
D. Certified copies of your divorce papers
or any papers pertaining 00 previous marriages.
E. Certified copies of birth certificates for
minor children in your custody.
NOfE: AU Purple HeartMedalrecipienta
are eligible for borial at Arlington National
Cemetery. Arrangements caD be made only
upon death of the veteran.
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A true narrative by Sergeant Waldron.
who risk his life in keeping a day by day
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He tells about the capture of Corregidor
and how some 12,000 men survived
the first twenty-one days at "BOT·
TOM SIDE':
Sergeant Waldron was among 1,600 •
prisoners on an old Cansdian freighter,
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1989 REUNION
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