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July-August 2015 EX-POW BULLETIN the official voice of the American Ex-Prisoners of War Volume 72 www .axpo w .or g Number 7/8 July/August 2015 We exist to help those who cannot help themselves DDG63 Robert Dean Stethem Poster July/August 2015 table of contents officers/directors 4 commander 5 Happy Independence Day! nso 6 medsearch 7 Variously known as the Fourth legislative 10 of July and Independence Day, andersonville 12 July 4th has been a federal namPOW 13 holiday in the United States since civilian 14 1941, but the tradition of pow-mia 15 Independence Day celebrations events, looking for 16 goes back to the 18th century your stories 17 and the American Revolution long delayed medals 20 (1775-83). In June 1776, news 22 representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary pow diaries 30 struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence contributions 32 from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in new members 33 favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the taps 34 Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas chaplain 37 Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been voluntary funding 38 celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical raffle 39 festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more quartermaster 42 casual family gatherings and barbecues. Summer is also the traditional time for State Department Publisher Conventions. If you have one in your area, make an effort to attend. You’ll get the opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones. PNC Maurice Sharp 9716 54th Street CT West University Place, WA Congressional 98467(253) 565-0444 Charter [email protected] Editor On August 10, 1982, The American Ex-Prisoners of Cheryl Cerbone War received their 23 Cove View Drive Congressional Charter. South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Public Law 97-234 (508) 394-5250 provided public [email protected] recognition of our roots Intrepid Staff Reporter and long history as a Alice A Booher “family organization”. Congress and the world recognized AXPOW as a veterans service Deadline for the Sept/Oct 2015 organization — the only one in the country made up of veterans issue is August 1, 2015 AND their families. Please send all materials to the editor at the above address. Cover: See article Long Delayed Medals on page 20. EX-POW Bulletin (ISSN 0161-7451) is published bi-monthly (six times annually) by the American Ex-Prisoners of War, 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, Arlington, TX 76010. Periodical postage paid at Arlington, TX and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send address changes to EX-POW Bulletin, AXPOW Headquarters, 3201 E. Pioneer Pkwy. Suite 40, Arlington, TX 76010-5396. Founded April 14, 1942, in Albuquerque, NM, then known as Bataan Relief Organization, Washington State non- profit corporation, “American Ex-Prisoners of War”, October 11, 1949, recorded as Document No. 133762, Roll 1, Page 386-392. NONPROFIT CORPORATION. Nationally Chartered August 10, 1982. Appearance in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the American Ex-Prisoners of War of the product or service advertised. The publisher reserves the right to decline or discontinue any such advertisement. © 2015 American Ex-Prisoners of War Ex-POW Bulletin July/August 2015 3 axpow officers & directors 2014-2015 National Headquarters - Clydie J. Morgan, Executive Director, 3201 E. Pioneer Pkwy, #40, Arlington, TX 76010 (817) 649-2979 [email protected] Officers Directors National Commander North East Region North Central Region Milton “Skip” Moore 2965 Sierra Bermeja Charles A. Susino John W Clark Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 951 Gates Ave. 1201 S Johnmeyer Ln (520)459-7295;(520)533-3757 fax Piscataway, NJ 08854 Columbia MO 65203 [email protected] (732)463-8355; (732)221-0073-C (573) 445-3621 [email protected] [email protected] National Sr Vice Commander Edward L. DeMent Cheryl Cerbone David Claypool 122 Maroldy Drive, Apt 101 23 Cove View Drive PO Box 38 Temple Terrace, FL 33617 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Hampton MN 55031 (813) 985-3783; (727) 343-3607 (508)394-5250; (508)760-2008 fax (612) 245-2247 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] National Treasurer East Central Region South Central Region Marsha Coke 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, Suite 40 David Eberly Jan Williams Arlington, TX 76010 205 Roger Webster PO Box 366 (817) 649-2979 Williamsburg, VA 23185 Hammon OK 73650 [email protected] (757) 253-9553 (580) 821-2376 [email protected] [email protected] Jr. Vice Commanders Judy Lee Southeast Region Ben Garrido PO Box 56 6813 W 60th Street Tulsa OK 74107 Madisonville, TN 37354 Benny Rayborn (951) 313-9838 (423)442-3223; (423)442-4702 fax 1111 Highway 29 [email protected] [email protected] Wiggins, MS 39577 (601) 928-9200; (601) 270-0678, cell Northwest Region Pam Warner Eslinger - [email protected] Central Zone Marty Galloway Klumpp Bonnie Sharp PO Box 117 9716 54th Street CT West Hammon, OK 73650 221 Hallowes Dr S St Marys GA 31558 University Place, WA 98467 (580) 821-1526 (253) 565-0444 [email protected] (912) 673-7315 – Home (912) 227-2148 – Cell [email protected] [email protected] Alice Gollin - Southwest Region Western Zone 37231 Turnberry Isle National Judge Advocate Edward “Ted” Cadwallader Palm Desert, CA 92211 PNC Jack Warner 9501 Nut Tree Court (760)610-1271;(760)610-1752 fax PO Box 117 Elk Grove, CA 95624 [email protected] Hammon, OK 73650 [email protected] (580) 821-1526 Senior Director James L. Lollar National Chaplain 292 VZ CR 3727 ND Benny Rayborn Wills Point, TX 75169 1111 Highway 29 (903)560-1734;(903)560-1705 fax Wiggins, MS 39577 [email protected] (601) 928-9200 [email protected] Committee addresses appear with their columns zation will treat them the same way we treat all of our ex-POWs. news With honor and respect. A person that was held captive by the en- emy is a POW, whether they were from military or civilian. Let us wel- come all POWs into our Organi- hq zation with open arms and re- spect. All POWs deserve that from everyone. Not only do we need to Hope you’re planning a great welcome back all POWs, we also summer! have to welcome back the NOKs. As a NOK, I know that we were left Things have slowed down after National Commander in the dark a lot because our par- the convention. There will be ents did not like to talk about more information in future Milton M Moore, Jr. their capture. So, I say to all magazines. If you would like to AXPOWs and NOKs, please come have a copy of the minutes They say that time flies when back to the Organization and help emailed to you, please email us you are having fun. This past us make it stronger and better. at [email protected] and we will send year has really gone by very it out to you. Or, send us a self- quickly. I don’t know where the Around the Sierra Vista area, we addressed stamped #10 envelope time has gone. I feel like I just had two Memorial Day ceremo- and we will mail them to you. started and now realize that my nies. Most cities around the coun- tenure as National Commander try held ceremonies on that day. In August you’ll be getting our is coming to a close. I do feel It was a day of Remembrance. Yes, newest calendar…this year we’re very sad about that. This has we as a nation, have gotten away featuring memorials and monu- been a most rewarding year. I from the true meaning of Memo- ments. For those who came to have done things that not all rial Day. It is actually a day to re- our National Convention in June, Americans get to do. Veterans member those who gave their all you’ll recognize some of them Day was fantastic. Getting to eat so we could be a free nation. Our on the beautiful blanket raffled breakfast at the White House was ceremonies were very solemn and off in the hospitality room. We a very big honor. Meeting the beautifully done. A lot of tears are depend on your donations for people I did in Washington DC shed on Memorial Day. I hope ev- each of our direct mail programs. was wonderful. Attending the eryone paused for a minute or We are greatly appreciative of ceremony at Arlington Cemetery two to say a prayer for our men your generosity. was very humbling to me. Lay- and women who didn’t make it ing the wreath at the Tomb of the out of the wars we have fought Also in August, we celebrate the Unknown Soldier was very emo- over the years. 33rd anniversary of our Congres- tional. sional Charter. It took a lot of I believe that this is my last col- years and a lot of work, but our There wasn’t enough time or umn. My term will be up as of 28 recognition as a “family” veter- money to do all the things that, June 2015. I just want to say that ans service organization was as your National Commander, I it has been an honor serving as worth it! Our Charter was the would liked to have done. I did your Commander. I salute you all. first step toward establishment get the opportunity to go to the Thank you all so very much. of the Advisory Committee on BACEPOW reunion in California. Former Prisoners of War and the They are a wonderful group of 23 presumptive service-con- people.
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