EX-POW BULLETIN the official voice of the American Ex-Prisoners of War Volume 68 www .axpo w .or g Number 7/8

July/August 2011

We exist to help those who cannot help themselves

 #o%@@' To apply by mail, call AXPOW National Headquarters 817-649-2979 table of contents July/August 2011 officers/directors 4 commander/HQ 5 outreach/success 7 Can you top this? NSO 8 medsearch 9 Paul Lovell of Bridgeport, WV turned 100 on April 22, 2011! andersonville 13 namPOW 14 He is the oldest living WWII ex-POW in the Barbed Wire Mountain- pow-mia 15 eers Chapter, AXPOW and may be the oldest living WWII ex-POW in civilian 16 the country. events, info, looking for 18 news 19 A member of the 26th Infantry Div., Paul was captured Dec. 31, 1944. convention 21 He was sent to Heidelberg and held until liberation in March. voluntary funding 28 applications 30 Paul remains active in both his chapter and statewide. contributions 31 new members 32 Congratulations, Paul! taps 33 raffle/Ads 39 quartermaster 41

Publisher PNC Maurice Sharp 9716 54th Street CT West University Place, WA 98467-1118 (253) 565-0444 [email protected]

Editor Barbed Wire Mountaineers Chapter #1 members celebrate with Paul Cheryl Cerbone 23 Cove View Drive South Yarmouth, MA 02664 (508) 394-5250 Four VA Hospital Sites Named National Historic Landmarks (508) 760-2008 fax Four national homes for disabled volunteer soldiers – Western [email protected] Branch in Leavenworth, Kansas; Mountain Branch in Johnson City, Tennessee; Battle Mountain Branch in Hot Springs, ; Deadline for the Sept/Oct 2011 and Northwestern Branch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – reflect the de- issue is Aug 1, 2011. velopment of a national system of veteran health care in the . Please send all materials to the editor at the above address. Hope to see you in Dayton, Sept. 13-18, 2011!

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Ex-POW Bulletin July/August 2011 3 axpow officers & directors 2010-2011 National Headquarters - Clydie J. Morgan, Adjutant/Treasurer 3201 E. Pioneer Pkwy, #40, Arlington, TX 76010 (817) 649-2979 (817) 649-0109 fax [email protected] Officers North East Region Directors Mid-Central Region Franklin R. Koehler National Commander Cordine McMurray 243 Torrey Pines Dr. 18940 Morris Barker Toms River, NJ 08757 Detroit MI 48205 710 Chapel View (732) 244-4629; (732) 505-8702 fax (313) 371-0592; (313) 506-6680 Waco, TX 76712 [email protected] cell (254) 732-5640 [email protected] [email protected] Laura McIntyre PO Box 475 Deanie Schmidt National Sr Vice Commander Hardwick, MA 01037 1001 Parkview Blvd. #316 Carroll Bogard, Ph.D (413) 477-8260 (413) 477-0172 fax Columbus, OH 43219 275 N Taft #116 [email protected] (614) 372-0788 Mason City IA 50401 [email protected] (641) 424-4870 – Voice East Central Region (641) 512-4543 - Cell Judy Lee South Central Region PO Box 248 PNC Jim Clark National Judge Advocate Madisonville, TN 37354 214 Oakdale David Drummond (423) 442-3223; (423) 442-4702 fax Bastrop, LA 71220-2330 1 Crane Court [email protected] (318) 281-5505 phone & fax Manalapan, NJ 07726 [email protected] Paul E. Galanti (732) 446-4198 21 Maxwell Road [email protected] Pam Warner Eslinger Richmond, VA 23226 PO Box 117 (804)389-1668 Hammon, OK 73650 National Chaplain [email protected] (580) 473-2783 PNC Gerald Harvey [email protected] 709 Baptist Home Lane Southeast Region Chillocothe MO 64601 Wm “Bill” Jeffers Northwest Region 660-646-4301 3522 Millbrook way Cr Bonnie Sharp Greenacres, FL 33463 9716 54th Street CT West Jr. Vice Commanders (561) 969-6036 University Place, WA 98467-1118 Charles Susino - [email protected] (253) 565-0444 Eastern Zone [email protected] 136 Jefferson Street North Central Region Metuchen, NJ 08840 John W Clark Southwest Region (732) 549-5775 phone & fax 1201 S Johnmeyer Ln Alice Gollin Columbia MO 65203 3650 Savanna Way James L. Lollar - (573) 445-3621 Palm Springs CA 92262 Central Zone [email protected] (760) 202-1329 – Voice 292 VZ CR 3727 [email protected] Wills Point, TX 75169 David Claypool (903) 560-1734; (903) 560-1705 fax PO Box 38 Lewis “Lew” Sleeper [email protected] Hampton MN 55031 6636 E Villa Dorado (612) 245-2247 Tucson, AZ 85715 Milton “Skip” Moore - [email protected] (520) 751-9628 Voice Western Zone (520) 490-1082 Cell 2965 Sierra Bermeja [email protected] Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 (520) 459-7295; (520) 533-3757 fax [email protected] Senior Director PNC Kenny H Hanson 9401 Lyndale Ave S #228 Bloomington MN 55420 Committee addresses appear (952) 888-2703 – Voice with their columns [email protected] Saying all this, it seems appropriate for AXPOW as a national POW orga- I feel sure the majority of our nization, or someone personally, to AXPOW members are currently re- take an interest and seek informa- ceiving their monthly benefit tion from the U.S. Government (from checks electronically for direct de- a political standpoint rather than a posit to their banks. However, a re- Military) on what action is being cent ruling by the U.S. Department of taken for the release of one of ours. the Treasury will require all benefit My plan at this time, is to approach payments to be paid in this manner. this through the Secretary of De- All veterans applying for benefits on fense , Chairman of the Joint chief or after May 1, 2011 will receive their of Staff, Adm. Mullen, and our local payments electronically. Anyone cur- U.S. Representative Flores to try to rently receiving federal benefit pa- gain additional facts. I hesitate to per checks will need to switch to an National Commander say this, but we do not know all the electronic option by March 1, 2013. Morris Barker facts surrounding his disappear- No action is required for those al- ance. I thank Edward “Ted” ready receiving benefit payment elec- Perhaps you may recall on June 30, Cadwallader, Civilian Internee, for tronically. Benefit recipients can 2009, Army Specialist Bowe bringing this situation to my atten- have payments by direct deposit to Bergdahl (now sergeant) was re- tion. a bank or credit union account, or ported missing from his unit in Af- to a Direct Express Debit MasterCard ghanistan and was first classified On June 10-11, 2011, I attended the account. Those who do not choose Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown AXPOW, Department of State an electronic payment option at the (DUSTWUN) and later that status was Convention in Abilene, Texas at time they apply for federal benefits, changed to “Missing-Captured” on which time State Commander Jim or those who do not switch by the July 3, 2009. He is originally from Lollar arranged an impressive and deadline will receive their benefit Idaho. Sgt Bergdahl is a member of informative slate of speakers for the payments via Direct Express card 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, event. Among the speakers were Col. (Debit Master Card). For more infor- 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infan- David Been, of mation, call 952-346-6055 or try Division. Since his capture, it has who outlined the importance of the www.GoDirect.org been a top priority for U.S. and Coa- base to the local area and to the na- lition forces to locate and bring him tional security of the United States. National Convention…I’m looking home safely. However, this process Col. Been demonstrated how the Air forward to the AXPOW National con- has been greatly complicated by the Force’s involvement in current and vention September 13-18, 2011, in fact that he was captured by Taliban future wars will be partly from bases Dayton, Ohio and for a good atten- militants and not by the Afghanistan in the United States requiring a con- dance since we have an excellent government, making negotiations dif- siderable amount of air-to-air refu- slate of informative speakers on ficult. There is some indication that eling. The Abilene base is involved many new items of concern. I want the Taliban is seeking some exchange in this type endeavor. The Dyess Air to especially encourage POWs from of Sgt Bergdahl for a number of pris- Force base also furnished military the Korean and Vietnam wars to be oners in Guantanamo. Marvin personnel for the convention open- in attendance since we will have two Weinbaum of the Middle East Insti- ing ceremonies. Also, of possibly well trained and informed speakers tute pointed out that it appears from greater interest to the AXPOW orga- who will highlight special issues for videos made by the Taliban militants nization, Kenneth Moore CEO/ POWs, and other issues such as agent in 2010 that Bergdahl is still alive Founder MIA Charities in Scottsdale, orange, ALS, TBI, and . These and well and possibly being held AZ outlined his work with Moor’s speakers are Angela Novak, POW POW as an asset for future negations. Marauders in locating those veterans Coordinator of the Cleveland VA, and After having recently talked to Ma- (including POWs) unaccounted for at Dr. Kirk Austin, Carl Vinson VA jor T.G. Taylor of U.S. Central Com- the end of the various wars. Moore’s Medical Center, Dublin, Ga. Dr. Aus- mand in Tampa Fla. and Col. Timo- interest in his work, searching for tin will also be addressing Med thy Marsano, Idaho National Guard, those veterans (approximately 78000 Search items. Other speakers, and Public Affairs Officer (who repre- from WWII alone) still missing from those who will assist in training, and sents the Bergdahl family), no new various wars, began with his search counseling include Chuck Haddock information is available at this time for his mother’s brother, Lt. Bill We- of the Washington Compensation and as to the Whereabouts of Sgt ber, who was a B-25 pilot in the pa- Pension office who will be discuss- Bergdahl, although search continues. cific during WWII. Currently 300 ing NSO training for possible future Research by experts in this field say members are involved in search and presumptive, and Philip it is likely that Sgt Bergdahl is being rescue work with the Marauders or- held in the tribal lands of Pakistan, ganization. I also want to thank Com- Ex-POW Bulletin somewhat of a no-go zone, even for mander Lollar for inviting me to be the Pakistani military which further the guest speaker at the convention July/August 2011 complicates the search activities. banquet. 5 The continuation of our funding commander continued... programs, coupled with our efforts news Schneeberger, Associate POW Coor- in reducing or eliminating cost in sev- dinator, Cleveland, who will also be eral areas, has proven successful to involved in NSO training. Both our organization financially. Funds from Novak, and Schneeberger will be on hand as of June 1, 2011, includ- available from September 13-16 for ing the Money Market savings ac- hq counseling, and to answer questions count totaled $129,088. The Life from NSOs and AXPOW membership Membership Supplement Program regarding claims or general informa- announced in the November/Decem- tion. Guides to VA Mental Health ber 2010 Bulletin is moving forward I hope you are enjoying your sum- Services for Veterans and Families however, only approximately 20% of mer. Please stay cool. I hope the will be available at the NSO meeting. life members have contributed. As fires, floods and heat are not af- Other speakers and activities to be you will recall, when the one-time life fecting any of our members. Take announced. It is also important to membership dues program was es- care out there. note that we will also have a VA Mo- tablished many years ago, the major- bile Medical Unit on site for various ity of members took advantage of the I am working on the IRS fiasco. All testing and emergencies. Ruth opportunity to make a single life of our chapters and state depart- Powell, AXPOW NSO Director, and time payment of approximately ments received notice that your Clydie Morgan, National Adjutant, $36.00, which was not designed to nonprofit status has been re- are to be commended for her efforts cover the cost of operating cost we voked. This is not true. Last year in arranging for speakers, NSO train- are experienced today. Therefore we we, Sonnie and I, printed the let- ing, and emergency equipment. as life members are given the oppor- ter we got from IRS stating that tunity to extend our life time dues our subordinates were still oper- Another major highlight of the con- of $20.00 on an annual basis to as- ating under our group exemption. vention will be the opportunity to sure continued success of the orga- You are still covered by National’s tour the National Museum of the nization, and especially the contin- group number 1882. U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson ued publication of the Bulletin which AFB. There will be a time set aside is one of our major cost but, the I have been in contact with IRS and from the convention for this tour. Part source of keeping members in- of what you will see is described formed about others within the or- am hoping this will be resolved later in the Bulletin. ganization. I want to encourage soon. Watch this space for more those who have not yet contributed information! Also, how could anyone possibly to supplement your life membership forget the NOK Chorus that will be dues to do so. Dues should be sent We are getting ready for the Day- performing again this year at the con- to HQ indicating that it is for the ton convention. As you may know, vention under the direction of Supplement Life Membership Pro- when our convention is out of Deanie Schmidt. They promise to be gram. town, we take our office with us greatly improved since their colos- on the road. It may seem like a sal performance in Albany last We need to appoint a National VAVS long way away to September, but September…….uhmmm….let’s hope Director to replace Jean Thiede who we’ve already started planning so. did an excellent job for many years. and packing for Dayton. It prom- Please let me know if you would take ises to be a good convention, with Speaking of NOK (Next-of-Kin), I on this responsibility or know of lots of activities in store for you. would like to encourage the atten- someone we should contact. Hope to see you there. dance of POWs children and grand- children at the convention this year, “One thing we don’t learn from His- We have started working on 2012’s as we look forward to the continua- tory, is that we don’t learn from his- convention here in Arlington, tion of our story and an avenue from tory” Bring your U.S. representative Texas. It will be the first of Au- which POW needs resulting from pos- up-to-date. sible future wars can be met. The gust and we will have plenty to do grandchildren will especially enjoy It is my honor to serve you. here in “Fun Central”. Come to the Air Force Museum and will give Dayton to learn more. them information that can be used MorrisMorrisMorris for research papers this coming Clydie, Marsha, Sally & Donna school year. The first All-American Ex-POW Bulletin Soap Box Derby July/August 2011 was held in 6 Dayton, Aug.19,1934 1974, 22 months. Bill’s wife was de- on her husband’s death certificate, VA Outreach nied her widow’s benefit. and he had served in active military for at least 90 consecutive days. And S*O*O*N As of Oct. 1, 2011, the ten-year rule I asked Gerry if she had any idea for those former POWs dying before about how much the benefit could Before it’s too late Sept. 30, 1999 will be changed; only mean to her and she said she did ONE year minimum at 100% will be not. I told her, $1,154 a month tax required, and those widows previ- free, plus ChampVA that paid every- ously denied can apply to start re- thing after Medicare, including free ceiving their DIC effective Oct. 1, prescription medications by mail. She 2011. That is good news for Bill’s responded with emotion, “You don’t 86-year-old widow, who finally af- know how much that would mean to ter 36 years will be eligible to apply. me. I’m in a special time of need and it would come at a wonderful time. I know of another such widow in My son has a difficult disease; his Texas, plus one in Ohio. There are insurance pays 80%, but that still bound to be more. If you know of leaves him $16,000 to $20,000 a year NSO Fred Campbell, Chairman any, please let me know so one of for him to pay for medications. I will 3312 Chatterton Dr. our service officers can help them be able to help him more.” I referred San Angelo, TX 76904 apply for this belated widow’s ben- Gerry to the POW Coordinator in the 325-944-4002; [email protected] efit. They can surely use the $1,154 Seattle VARO, as well as Paralyzed monthly income, plus the free Medi- Veterans of America office there care supplement, ChampVA. since they specialize in ALS claims. Relief for Left-out Be Informed On July 18, 2009, newspapers across It’s sad Gerry didn’t read that Dear the country carried our alert in the Abby column sooner, but now she Sept. 30, 1999. A sad date that has Dear Abby colulmn about Lou will be getting help. Let’s all be alert turned into good news for some wid- Gehrig’s disease (ALS) being a new to inform others of this ALS pre- ows. Before that date, if a former service-connected presumptive for sumptive for all veterans. POW died having had the VA’s 100% all veterans who have served at least disability rating for at least ten years, 90 consecutive days in active mili- Outreach happens when we old ex- his widow was automatically eligible tary duty. Thousands of widows of perienced AXPOW Service Officers for the Dependency and Indemnity ALS victims have now received their keep on trying to help our folks get Compensation widow’s benefit. If her VA widows’ benefits because of that. their VA benefits. When our EX-POW husband had 100% for less than ten Bulletin arrives, I go through the TAPS years, she was denied that benefit BUT it’s not over. Inquiries keep on column to make sure every new unless his was a service-connected coming. Like this email: “Dear Sir, I widow receives a call to help them death. am the widow of William…who file a claim for their DIC, if they have served in the Army as a Lieutenant not already started the process for If that former POW died AFTER Sept. in about 1954-1955. Bill passed that, as well as for the VA burial al- 20, 1999, he had to have had 100% away in 2001 of Lou Gehrig’s dis- lowance. disability rating for just ONE year. ease. Are there any benefits that may But that did not help widows whose be available to me? I understand Here is the list of those who have husbands died before that date. there are some aspects of the dis- made these calls recently, all over the ease that could be attributed to the country: PA, Don Lewis; OH, Doc Example: Bill was a , military service. Please let me know. Unger; VA, Mary Rolen; MA, Katherine held by the Japanese for 42 months, Thank you, Gerry…” Arnold; IA, Betty Grinstead; FL, Jo- suffered from beri-beri, traumatic Ann Kannapinn & Ann Still; MN, Ri- osteoarthritis, severe PTSD and more. I respond by asking Gerry to call and chard Carroll; CA, Marilyn Corre; NM/ Wearing a back brace and heavily gave her my phone number, so I could NE/TX, Fred Campbell; and a couple medicated with VA-supplied Darvon, serve her better than with email. In of old pros who just keep on keep- he and his wife turned onto the wrong order to help her, I needed to know ing on, ‘cause they are only 93. They street in Tulsa, only to be confronted where she was, in order to refer her are Bud Hinckley in Pocatello, ID, and by a rock-throwing youth gang. A for- to helpful resources. Alan Dunbar in Las Vegas, NV. If there midable presence at six-four, Bill are more of that vintage, I’d like to flashed back to combat, and deter- Gerry called. “I’m in the Seattle Wash- know of them. mined he was not going to let the ington area and my daughter recently enemy hurt his wife. When he got out came across an old Dear Abby col- of the car, a 16-year old gang mem- umn about ALS and I’m wondering if Ex-POW Bulletin ber with a gun shot Bill to death. The I am eligible for this VA widow’s date was Nov. 5, 1975. He had had July/August 2011 benefit.” I assured her she should be the 100% VA disability since Jan. 17, if ALS was shown as cause of death 7 Gorman. “The growing population of Ilem. “It also allows them to live in- nso aging veterans from World War II, dependently in the familiarity of their Korea and Vietnam, plus severely dis- home communities.” abled veterans of Iraq and Afghani- stan, need support at home. This pro- “The veterans are responsible for us- gram allows them to get the personal ing their budget wisely,” she said. “A care and services they need, with the care consultant will assist them in independence to decide their needs.” developing a budget based on their individual needs and preferences. The target of the VA program is vet- Veterans can also choose to use a erans most in need of long-term care. traditional home care agency to pro- It is built on the premise that the vet- vide their services.” Ruth Powell, Director - NSO eran receiving care has the right and ability to assess and determine how So far, 21 VA medical centers in 14 191 Florence Road and by whom they receive care. A states have fully operational veteran Waltham, MA 02453 similar program in the private sector directed programs with more than 781-687-2821 has proven remarkably successful for 450 veterans enrolled. The VA plans the disabled who remain in their to expand the program to 14 addi- I want to thank the DAV for al- homes. They receive more hours of tional states in 2011. Medical ser- lowing us to reprint this valuable service because the cost for such vices continue to be provided to vet- information. RP care is lower than that provided in a erans by the VA. The caregiver cost nursing home. reimbursements are an added pay- ment to veterans receiving VA com- Care Options The program serves veterans of any pensation or pension. They are based help Veterans Live age enrolled in the VA health care on the veteran’s need for assistance system who are at risk of nursing with daily living activities. VA will Independently home placement and their family review spending, and unused funds caregivers. Each participating VA can be carried over from one month A program for VA patients who need medical center will have a coordina- to the next as long as they are in- long-term care but choose to remain tor who works with designated vet- cluded in the veteran’s spending at home is expected to be available erans to assist in obtaining services. plan. Based on the first year’s record, in 28 states this year. This alterna- VA will decide whether to adjust the tive to nursing home care allows vet- Equally important is that veterans amount of funding that can be car- erans to live independently in their have direct control of their health ried over in the future. For more in- community with a greater choice over care spending, giving them greater say formation contact the social worker the services they receive. in what they need and what is best or Chief of Geriatrics at a local VA for them. The veteran is the employer. medical center. The Veteran Directed Home and A fiscal management service com- Community-Based Services program pany assists them with employment By Thom Wilborn for DAV magazine was created in 2008 to give veter- paperwork, interviewing and hiring ans a choice of either entering a nurs- workers, as well as managing their ing home or remaining in their homes. hired caregiver. From NC Morris Barker: Property It provides veterans with a flexible Tax Exemption Extension for Texas budget to cover their personal care The status of caregivers is also con- Surviving Spouses. In May of 2011 needs, such as help dressing and sidered by the VA in making refer- the Texas Legislature passed food preparation. Veterans enrolled rals to all long-term care programs. measures (Joint Resolution 14 and in the program can hire their own The assessment process includes Senate Bill 516) that, if approved by caregivers, including family and consideration of caregivers and their Texas voters, would extend the 100% friends. Funds also can be used to well-being. property tax exemption currently for purchase appliances or modifica- totally disabled or unemployable tions to their home. The payments are The National Resource Center for Veterans, to their unmarried surviving based on the level of supportive care Participant- Directed Services, a part spouses for their residence needed by the veteran and Medicare of Boston College, provides training homestead. Changes in this Bill rates in the county where they reside. and assistance to VA medical cen- requires amending the Texas “The need for VA long-term care is ters to create the programs for dis- Constitution, therefore, Texas voters increasing,” said Washington Head- abled veterans. must approve the proposal in the quarters Executive Director David W. “This program empowers veterans to November 8, 2011 statewide election not only be a participant in their care, for it to become effective. This Bill Ex-POW Bulletin but dictates to a large extent how was backed by Texas AXPOW membership. 800-252-8387 or July/August 2011 that care will be tailored to their spe- cific needs and lifestyle,” said [email protected] 8 Deputy Legislative Director Joy J. pow medsearch 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, Suite 40 Marsha Coke, Chairman Arlington, TX 76010 e-mail: [email protected] (817) 649-2979

from Grand Valley State College, cular disease including coronary Speaker for the MedSearch a Bachelor’s in medicine from artery disease (including coro- Seminar at the Dayton, Ohio Western Michigan University and nary spasm) and coronary bypass National Convention will be Dr. a Doctorate from the Mercer Uni- surgery; and stable, unstable and Kirk Austin, versity School of Medicine. Prinzmetal’s angina)

Dr. Austin lives in Dublin with his All chronic B-cell leukemias (in- wife, Maj. Jacqueline Cheek Aus- cluding, but not limited to, hairy- tin. cell leukemia and chronic lym- phocytic leukemia)

Multiple myeloma Presumptive conditions Non-Hodgkin’s lym phoma due to herbicide Parkinson’s disease exposure (Agent Orange) Acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy Provided by NSO Director Ruth Porphyria cutanea tarda Kirk Austin, M.D., of Powell Prostate cancer Dublin, Georgia, is a Hospitalist Respiratory cancers and Chief of Specialty and 38 CFR §3.309(e) Disease sub- (cancer of the lung, Ancillary Services at Carl Vinson ject to presumptive service con- bronchus, larynx, or VA Medical Center in Dublin. nection. trachea)

He also serves as commander of (e) Disease associated with expo- Soft-tissue sarcoma (other than the Georgia Guard’s Medical sure to certain herbicide agents. If osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Command and State Surgeon at a veteran was exposed to an her- Kaposi’s sarcoma, or mesothe- the Georgia Army National bicide agent during active mili- lioma) Guard’s headquarters in Atlanta. tary, naval, or air service, the fol- A 30-year military veteran, Dr. lowing diseases shall be service- Note 1: The term soft-tissue sar- Austin has served two deploy- connected if the requirements of coma includes the following: ments to Iraq. §3.307(a)(6) are met even though there is no record of such disease Adult fibrosarcoma His military career began in 1970 during service, provided further Dermatofibrosarcoma when he enlisted in the Air Force that the rebuttable presumption protuberans and saw service in Thailand dur- provisions of §3.307(d) are also Malignant fibrous histio ing the . Dr. Austin satisfied. cytoma was initially commissioned in Liposarcoma the Georgia Guard in 1986. His AL amyloidosis Leiomyosarcoma military education includes the Chloracne or other Epithelioid leiomyosar Army Medical Department of- acneform disease consis coma (malignant ficer basic and advanced courses, tent with chloracne leiomyoblastoma) the pre-command course, and the Type 2 diabetes (also Rhabdomyosarcoma medical review officer course. His known as Type II diabe Ectomesenchymoma decorations include the Combat tes mellitus or adult- Angiosarcoma (heman Medical Badge, the Vietnam Cam- onset diabetes) giosarcoma and lym paign Medal and the Iraq Cam- Hodgkin’s disease phangiosarcoma) paign Medal. Ischemic heart disease (including, Ex-POW Bulletin Dr. Austin’s civilian education in- but not limited to, acute, sub- July/August 2011 cludes a Bachelor’s in biology acute, and old myocardial infarc- tion; atherosclerotic cardiovas- 9 generally accepted medical defi- like Guadalcanal and Bataan medsearch continued... nition of Ischemic heart disease. would be similar to Anzio in Proliferating (systemic) terms of exposure in prolonged angioendotheliomatosis siege like situations. Malignant glomus tumor Malignant Link Between H Pylori Presently, Non Hodgkins Lym- hemangiopericytoma phoma (NHL) is presumptively Synovial sarcoma (malig and Non-Hodgkins related to military service only nant synovioma) Lymphoma for Vietnam veterans, based on a Malignant giant cell supposed link between Agent Or- tumor of tendon sheath Robert W. Jasinski, Jr, MD ange use in Vietnam and later PO Box 32 NHL in Vietnam veterans. Some Malignant schwannoma, includ- Macatawa, MI 49434 of that supposed linkage is based ing malignant schwannoma with [email protected] on studies of civilians with vary- rhabdomyoblastic differentiation ing levels of exposure to Agent (malignant Triton tumor), glan- Orange and similar pesticides. dular and epithelioid m a - My father, captured in in lignant schwannomas 1944, died of lymphoma 15 years The only papers actually finding Malignant ago. Since then I stumbled, some- a link between Agent Orange and mesenchymoma where on the internet, onto the Vietnam service were in Marines, Malignant granular cell “Alumni Association” of his com- and in blue water sailors. An- th th tumor pany A, 179 Rgt, 45 Infantry di- other paper said there was a ten- Alveolar soft part sar vision. dency for increased NHL in vet- coma erans from Vietnam’s I corps. Epithelioid sarcoma Helping put out their Alumni As- Clear cell sarcoma of sociation newsletter, I got to Agent Orange may not be the tendons and aponeuro speak with many Company A vet- major cause of increased NHL ses erans. Some sent me books de- among Marines/I corps Vietnam Extraskeletal Ewing’s scribing their part in the war. veterans, but actions at Khe Sanh sarcoma From those books I learned that and nearby fire bases (similar to Congenital and infantile malaria was a significant threat Anzio - enemy in the mountains fibrosarcoma at Anzio, the Germans intention- surrounding and shelling you), Malignant ally introducing anopheles mos- might predispose to H. Pylori in- ganglioeuroma quitoes into the previously fection, and later on to primary drained marshes they then gastric lymphoma, and gastric Note 2: For purposes of this sec- flooded. carcinoma. tion, the term acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy means To combat malaria and typhus, Michael Herri’s book Dispatches transient peripheral neuropathy the Allies liberally used DDT on describes the very different that appears within weeks or any standing water, and on per- styles of quarters maintenance months of exposure to an herbi- sonnel and their belongings. and fastidiousness of Khe Sanh cide agent and resolves within DDT was also used to de-louse Marines, and later Khe Sanh Army, two years of the date of onset. former prisoners of the Nazis. a difference which might explain higher levels of later NHL among Note 3: For purposes of this sec- While researching the genetics of I-corps veterans in general tion, the term ischemic heart dis- lymphoma, I discovered that (mostly Marines?), and among ease does not include hyperten- DDT and malaria are both Marines, but not in I corps Army. sion or peripheral manifestations lymphomagenic. Also B6 vita- min deficiency. And impor- of arteriosclerosis such as pe- It may be that blue water sailors ripheral vascular disease or tantly, Helicobacter Pylori infec- tion. are in another confined quarters, stroke, or any other condition siege like situation, but this time that does not qualify within the H. Pylori tends to be spread in being surrounded by water, not conditions of crowding, and lack enemy troops. Still, constant of sanitation—what one might crowding shipboard might pre- expect in a POW camp, and also dispose to H. Pylori, and then Ex-POW Bulletin later gastric NHL, or gastric car- July/August 2011 on the front line, particularly in static situations like the months cinoma. 10 long seige at Anzio. Situations medsearch continued... veterans, but it should be stud- Disability Benefits ied. Questionnaires The implication for World War II The implications are that some ex-POWs is that many of them are veterans of all wars, not just Viet- Veterans Health Administration likely to have had H. Pylori expo- nam, are likely to have been in (VHA) clinicians will complete sure, intense direct DDT expo- situations that predisposed them Disability Benefit Questionnaires sure upon return to military con- to later on developing NHL. This (DBQs) for compensation and pen- trol, and often malaria - all NHL especially applies to POWs. The sion examinations scheduled by risk factors. Bataan veterans in Agent Orange link for Vietnam VA. As always, VHA and VA-con- particular, with prolonged captiv- veterans is not robust, and may tracted clinicians conduct com- ity, would be likely to have more distract from more powerful pensation and pension examina- H. Pylori exposure, together with causes of later NHL in veterans. tions at no cost. However, Veter- malnutrition, and intense ma- Risk of later NHL probably varies ans also have the option, at their laria exposure. Studies have within a theater of operations, de- own cost, to have their private found increased rates of peptic pending on the conditions par- physicians complete DBQs to pro- ulcer disease in Pacific theater ticular personnel encounter. vide medical evidence on disabil- POWs, implying likely H. Pylori Even studies done in the current ity benefit claims. exposure, since H. Pylori is in- era find that military service, and volved in producing peptic ulcer overseas service are associated Who is qualified to complete disease. with increasing incidence of H. Disability Benefit Question- Pylori infection. naires? Veterans of the New Guinea and A private physician with an active Solomons campaigns, both areas Gastric carcinoma, and primary medical license is qualified to of intense malaria exposure, and gastric NHL should probably be sign and attest to completed for awhile static fronts, would considered service connected in DBQs. The physician must have also be expected to be more likely a veteran of any war if they were sufficient medical expertise to to have NHL. Veterans of cam- in settings of high likelihood of conduct a medical assessment paigns in North Africa, , and H. Pylori exposure, DDT exposure, regarding the type of DBQ com- Italy are also more likely to be malaria exposure, as well as mal- pleted. exposed to malaria, and later nutrition. This may also apply NHL. The slow pace of advance to non-gastric NHL, but no stud- How are completed Disability in the Italian campaigns would be ies of NHL have been done in Benefit Questionnaires submit- more likely to produce the in- exPOWs, or in veterans of wars ted to VA? creasing contamination in fixed other than Vietnam. Physicians may mail or securely positions that would predispose fax completed DBQs to the VA to H. Pylori and then to NHL. Similarly, their widows ought to regional office handling the This has not been confirmed in be able to file a successful DIC Veteran’s or Service member’s studies of NHL in World War II claim on that basis. At some claim. The Veteran or Service point, I intend to write at length member may also submit com- about this, with considerable pleted DBQs directly to the VA documentation, at a website to be regional office in support of their Chuck Haddock, from Com- developed. At that time, I will claim, including a Fully Devel- provide the URL for that site. oped Claim, which is an expe- pensation & Pension, VA dited process for a swift decision Central in Washington, DC In addition, veterans’ illnesses where the Veteran has provided will again be running the can be brought home to their all relevant evidence to “fully de- NSO Training at the Na- families. After Dad returned to velop” the claim (for more infor- tional Convention in Dayton, his parents’ home, his father mation, see http:// www.vba.va.gov/fastclaims). Visit Ohio. Class begins at 9AM. later died of a bleeding ulcer, his brother needed surgery for a our facilities page at http:// This is an excellent opportu- perforated ulcer, and his sister www.va.gov/directory/guide/ nity to get answers to your also had ulcer disease, likely to division_flsh.asp?dnum=3 or call own questions or to become be the effects of H. Pylori. 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Later that same day, a special reburial service was held for Ma- rine Private James Howard Ben- jamin, one of approximately 20,000 African Americans who Andersonville NHS trained at the segregated 496 Cemetery Road Montford Point facility at Camp Andersonville, GA 31711 Lejeune, North Carolina in the (229) 924-0343 1940s. PVT Benjamin was killed Brad Bennett, Superintendent in action during World War II, On Memorial Day itself, Monday, originally interred in Hawaii, and May 30th, the park was graced by [email protected] later moved to a church cem- the presence of Frank A. Kravetz, etery in his Georgia hometown. former AXPOW National Director Memorial Day Weekend Per the wishes of his surviving and Service Officer. From the by Brad Bennett, family, and with support from lobby of the National Prisoner of Superintendent the local VFW Post and the Patriot War Museum, Mr. Kravetz signed Guard Riders, he was re-interred copies of his new book, Eleven Despite the usual summer heat in Andersonville National Cem- Two: One WWII Airman’s Story of and humidity (and the infamous etery on May 28, 2011 with rec- Capture, Survival and Freedom. He South Georgia gnats), hundreds ognition of his service and sac- is generously donating a portion of patriotic Americans flocked to rifice from Congressman of the proceeds of his memoir to Andersonville National Historic Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. – and full support the “Victory From Site over the Memorial Day week- military honors. Within” project. end for an inspiring sequence of th events. On Sunday, May 29 , at 2:00 p.m., Speaking of the traveling exhibit, the park’s annual Memorial Day I want to thank once again the On Friday, May 27th, more than 60 program began in the National American Ex-Prisoners of War, as volunteers – active duty and re- Cemetery. Ed DeMent, Past Direc- an organization and individual tired military personnel from tor of the Southeast Region and members – such as Lee Birch nearby – Past State Commander of Florida, from New York, whose recent do- raised the “Avenue of Flags” lin- recognized veterans and POWs in nation closed the final gap on the ing the four intersecting road- the audience on behalf of AXPOW fund-raising campaign – for sup- ways in Andersonville National National Commander Morris porting this project. I also want Cemetery. Barker. to thank Ed DeMent, who contin- ues to champion the exhibit as we Befitting the nation-wide com- move through the production memoration of the 150th Anni- phase and begin scheduling its versary of the Civil War now un- appearances across the United derway, this year’s featured States, beginning in 2012. speaker was Dr. Benjamin G. Cloyd, author of the recent book, Photos: Scouts decorating graves Haunted by Atrocity: Civil War of Civil War POWs; AXPOW Prisons in American Memory. Dr. wreath presentation by Ed DeMent Cloyd’s address explored how and Esther Carboni, escorted by generations of Americans have Fort Rucker Warrant Officer Can- wrestled with the meaning of didate. POW suffering at Andersonville Ex-POW Bulletin and other Civil War prisons both . North and South. The program July/August 2011 13 Superintendent of the Naval Acad- * The actual commissioning raising namPOW news emy- “To lead your crew, first be a the pennant was done by Bill person of honor.” Lawrence, Jr.

Bill was a superb airman- the first * At precisely the moment of com- man to fly at MACH two, after 150 missioning, a symbolic puff of smoke combat missions over , came out the stack and two Navy jets he was shot down and imprisoned roared by at low level. for six years of brutal torture, includ- ing 14 months in solitary confine- * The ship’s crest is emblazoned with ment. (While in solitary, to try to main- Bill’s instructions to his fellow POWs, tain his sanity, he composed in his “Never Give In!” Paul E. Galanti mind the song “Tennessee, My Ten- National Director, East Central nessee,” which the State legislature * The call sign for the ship is “NGBU,” made the official song of the State. 804.389.1668 (cell) GBU being “God Be with you”, which [email protected] the POWs always signed off their tap The commissioning ceremony is the code messages with. same ceremony used since the first From B/G (Ret) Thomas E. Carpenter ship (a captured British frigate) was * The crew members call themselves III West Point ’58 and friend of VADM commissioned into the US Navy in “Lawrence Warriors” and know all Bill Lawrence - reprinted with per- 1775. It was inspiring to witness: about the man for whom their ship is mission; [email protected] named. Their appearance (no visible * The senior guest speaker, the As- tatoos, very little body fat, short hair, Lawrence Warriors Make sistant Secretary of the Navy for no chewing gum, etc), posture and Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Juan demeanor made it clear that this This Ship Come Alive Garcia, a proud native of Texas (who crew was hand-picked. we have not heard the last of in pub- On June 4, 2011, the anniversary of lic life), spoke movingly of his earli- * The Watch Officer was presented the Battle of Midway, Emily and I est memory as a child- standing on with a 1941 long glass given as a gift were privileged to witness the com- the tarmac in California with his fa- to the ship by USNA ’51. missioning of the USS William P. ther (who was an A-7 pilot) to see Lawrence, DDG 110, the most mod- the Vietnam POWs deplane on US soil * After the First Watch was set, the ern warship in the world. There are to a hero’s welcome. (Virtually every command was given, “Lawrence War- 18,000 ship-builders in the US, about living POW was there at the ship com- riors, Make This Ship Come Alive!” 13% of whom work in the Gulf State missioning for their leader Bill 300 sailors in crisp white uniforms area. This warship was the product Lawrence.) Many wore hats with their snapped to attention, did a right of their excellence. Many of these motto “Pukin Dogs” face, and jogged past us to thunder- ship builders are second and third ous applause in perfect cadence generation ship builders. Their num- * The ship sponsors were Bill’s with the New Orleans US Navy Band bers are dwindling, as the number of widow, Diane Lawrence, his daugh- playing “Anchors Away!” You could ships built has declined sharply. ter , USN ret Wendy Lawrence, see the enormous pride in these Only a few years ago, we were de- USNA 1981, and US astronaut with young faces as they boarded ship. bating whether a great maritime 1,225 hours in space, and daughter Very few POWs were dry eyed. power could project power and Doctor Laurie Lawrence, former meet its treaty commitments with a medical officer for the 101st Air- All in all, a splendid ceremony that 500 ship fleet. Today, we have 285 borne Division, and now Professor of was inspiring and a fitting tribute to ships, with about 60% at sea to fight Medicine at Vanderbilt University. a magnificent man, Bill Lawrence, RIP. two and a fifth wars and protect our interests worldwide. Fair winds and following seas, Tom

It was a magnificent ceremony that PS. The crew was about one third mi- honored a great friend and US Navy nority and 20% female, including legend, Bill Lawrence. Bill was presi- Master Chief Petty Officer Beverly dent of the USNA Class of ’51, ar- Leedom. She has an interesting back- chitect of the Academy Honor Code, ground drilling holes in teeth for and First Captain. One speaker many years as a Navy dentist. She has quoted to the crew of the USS a visage and demeanor suggesting a Lawrence Bill’s words when he was predilection for keel-hauling. She is Ex-POW Bulletin backed up by a steely-eyed Master July/August 2011 Bas relief bust carved by Larry Nowell (L) whose mentor at Arms, every pirate’s nightmare- a in woodworking was 71/2 year Vietnam Ex-POW Ralph hand to hand combat expert and 14 Gaither, USN (Ret) armed to the teeth. DPMO posted the names of Air Force pow-mia Col Leo S. Boston, and US Army CAPT Soldier Missing in Arnold E. Holm, Jr., SP4 Robin R. Yeakley and PFC Wayne Bibbs are Action from WWII all accounted for. The number of Identified Americans returned and identified The Department of Defense POW/ since the end of the Vietnam War in Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) 1975 is now 896; another 63 US per- announced that the remains of a ser- sonnel, recovered post-incident and viceman, missing in action from World identified before the end of the war, War II, have been identified and are bring the total to 959. Of the 1,687 being returned to his family for unreturned American veterans from burial with full military honors. the Vietnam War, our POW/MIAs, 90% were lost in Vietnam or in areas of PNC John Edwards On March 28, 1945, while patrolling and Cambodia under Vietnam’s the Rhine River in an inflatable raft, Chairman wartime control: Vietnam – 1,294 (VN- Pfc. Robert B. Bayne, a lieutenant and 889 Randall Road 475, VS-819); Laos – 328; Cambodia two other enlisted men were at- Niskayuna, NY 12309-4815 – 58; Peoples Republic of China ter- tacked near Schwegenheim, Germany. (518) 393-3907 phone & fax ritorial waters – 7. Over 450 were Bayne and the officer were over-water losses. wounded, forcing all four men into the swift waters of the river. The lieu- Before that, DPMO posted the news rmy Promotes tenant was rescued but the enlisted A that the remains of U.S. Army Lieu- men were not found. tenant Colonel Glenn D. McElroy and Missing-Captured Soldier . Captain John M. Nash, both previ- More than 60 years later, analysts ously missing from Laos, had been The Army announced the promotion from DPMO and the Joint POW/MIA identified and returned to their fami- of a soldier listed as Missing-Cap- Accounting Command (JPAC) devel- lies for interment with the honors tured while supporting Operation oped case leads, evaluated records earned. The remains of both offic- Enduring Freedom to the rank of ser- and determined that modern foren- ers were jointly recovered November geant effective June 12, 2011. Sgt. sic technology could offer methods 11, 2008 and identified February 5, Bowe R. Bergdahl, 25, is assigned to to identify the remains. 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infan- 2010. try Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat At the end of the war, the U.S. gov- Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort ernment was unable to recover and Richardson, Alaska. This is U.S. Soldier MIA from identify approximately 79,000 Ameri- Bergdahl’s second promotion since Identified cans. Today, more than 74,000 are he was listed as Missing-Captured unaccounted-for from the conflict. on June 30, 2009. He was promoted to the rank of specialist on June 12, The Department of Defense POW/ 2010. Missing Personnel Office announced issing/ aptured that the remains of a serviceman, M C missing in action from the Korean Statistics from War, have been identified and are US Service members reported miss- being returned to his family for ing or captured while supporting Vietnam War burial with full military honors. combat operations:

There are now 1,687 Americans On Nov. 1, 1950, Army Cpl. Primo C. Army Spc. Bowe R. Bergdahi, 25, listed by the Defense POW/Missing Carnabuci unit, the 8th Cavalry Regi- June 30,2009, Personnel Office (DPMO) missing and ment, 1st Cavalry Division, occupied Afghanistan unaccounted-for from the Vietnam a defensive position alongthe Kuryong River, near Unsan, North Ko- War. DPMO recently posted the news Army Staff Sgt. Ahmed K. Altaie, 45, rea. Chinese units attacked the area that SFC William T. Brown, USA, CA, Oct. 23, 2006, and forced a withdrawal. Almost listed as MIA in on Baghdad 11/3/69, and Major Thomas E. 600 men, including Carnabuci, were Reitmann, USAF, MN, listed as MIA reported missing or killed in action in North Vietnam 12/1/65, are now following the battle. accounted for. SFC Brown’s remains With this identification, 7,997 service were jointly recovered on 4/13/10 Ex-POW Bulletin and identified 1/6/11. Major members still remain missing from Reitman’s remains were recovered 2/ the conflict. July/August 2011 12/10 and ID’d 5/2/11. In mid-May, 15 presenting outrageous lies about the · War memorials, such as the civilians Japanese treatment of American Punchbowl National Memorial POWs. It claims that the Death March Cemetery are symbols of military was far less rigorous than described, aggression and brutality. and was the Americans fault for · Conservatives and veterans destroying their own vehicles, which in the U.S. have had an undue and could have been used to transport corrupt influence on how WWII is them. And then it states that the remembered. tortures are strictly American · Veterans’ memories of their fabrications. own experiences in the war are suspect and influenced by their own The Japanese are not educated self-delusion. about their World War II history, and Sally Bateman Morgan are susceptible to this kind of The US government, sponsoring aca- Chairman propaganda. But when the U.S. demics to cast Americans as the ag- 3201 E Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 government gets into the act with the gressors in World War II, funded this Arlington, TX 76010 817-649-2979 National Endowment for the conference. There is only one way [email protected] Humanities sponsoring a workshop to fight this corrosive history and for college professors last July at the that is to document our own experi- East-West Center, University of ences and to broadcast them. That From the Commander - Hawaii, titled History and is the purpose of this newsletter, and BACEPOW Commemoration: The Legacies of the we encourage anyone who has a [email protected] Pacific War, we have to wonder what story to tell to offer it for us to pub- is going on. The scholarly lish. Please send your stories to me. The number of people with first-hand presentations included such knowledge of WW II is diminishing subjects as: Furthermore, we should make our rapidly as the GIs who fought in the anger at this “progressive” reinterpre- battles and the POWs who suffered · The Japanese attack on tation of history known to our Con- in captivity decline. We now see a Pearl Harbor should be seen from gressmen and Senators. Eliminating new breed of authors writing books the perspective of Japan being a funding of the National Endowment about their fictional personal victim of western oppression. for the Humanities would be benefi- experiences. Also, there is a new · The U.S. military and its cial. breed of academics intent on veterans constitute an imperialistic, rewriting the history of the war to oppressive force. Angus Lorenzen reflect a bias that casts us as the aggressors rather than the victims. Angus Lorenzen explains BACEPOW as follows:

We can start with the Japanese. ”In the 1980s, a group of civilians who had survived World War II as There is a documentary made for the prisoners of the Japanese in the Philippines started to meet regularly History Channel by NHK called to share their experiences. The group later organized and was char- Remembering the Battle of Manila tered as a chapter of the American Ex-POWs (AXPOW), which is prima- which blames the United States for rily an organization for military POWs. The chapter adopted the name the destruction. It asserts that the BACEPOW, which stands for Bay Area Civilian Ex-POWs. battle would never have occurred if American forces hadn’t surrounded BACEPOW today is the only organization that is specifically dedicated the city, preventing the Japanese to serving the needs of civilian ex-prisoners. Despite its humble begin- troops from evacuating it, and that nings in the San Francisco Bay Area, it draws its membership from all the killing of Filipinos was only over the U.S. The membership is open to all civilian ex-prisoners from required to prevent guerilla the many camps throughout East Asia where the Japanese had about infiltration (80,000 murdered 100 camps for civilian prisoners. The majority of members were held in including women and children ). the Philippines because in 1941 it was an American Commonwealth The December 23, 2010 issue of where many Americans lived and worked. Shukan Shincho, the second largest weekly magazine in Japan, made a The current goals of BACEPOW are to promote the welfare of civilian scurrilous attack on Bataan Death ex-POWs, provide a structure where they can exchange information, and March survivor Lester Tenney, provide a forum for next generations who wish to research and better understand the experience that so shaped the lives of their ancestors. Ex-POW Bulletin The organization holds three meetings a year, usually two luncheons July/August 2011 and a reunion with a variety of speakers on topics related to the intern- 16 ment camp experience.” Ex-POW Bulletin July/August 2011 17 www.wartimeguides.blogspot.com . Beside this we also help with looking organizing trips to other wartime places :Malbork (Commonwealth events Cemetery) etc. We will be thankful if for you help us to pass this information to all people in your service which could be interested in visiting Torun and Stalag XXA memorials. With best July 31-Aug. 7, 2011. The Ko- One of your members, Mr. Albert Sidge, was nice enough to send to regards , Hanna Gadziomska & Pawel rean War EX-POW Association Bukowski Contact: Reunion will be held in Norfolk, me a copy of an article about “fox- hole radios” that ran in the May / www.wartimeguides.blogspot.com VA. For details, contact Bill [email protected] Norwood at 909 Whisperwood June issue of the Ex-POW Bulletin, page 23. I am writing a book about Trail, Cleveland, TN 37312; 423- foxhole and other improvised radios I was a POW in Stalag Luft IV and I 476-3628; and the stories of the servicemen am interested in anyone marched out [email protected]. who built them, mostly from WWII but on February 5, 6, 7, 1945 and liber- from other wars as well (there’s one ated May 2, 1945. If you would be Oct. 12-16, 2011. USAAF (USAF) from WWI!) I have been very fortunate interested in communicating, please 95th(H )Bomb Group Association to have had the opportunity to inter- get back to me with phone numbers, will hold its annual reunion at view quite a few veterans already addresses and e-mails so we could the Marriott SEA-TAC Airport, and welcome the opportunity to in- keep track of each other and share. 3201 S. 176 St. Seattle, WA 98188. terview a few more before the book Thanks, Herb Gold,406 Highland St. Reservations 800-228-9290; Con- is finished. To that end, I would be Cresskill, NJ 07626; 201-569-3079; tact info: 1-206-241-2000. very interested in knowing if you re- [email protected]. ceive any letters responding to that I am Stephen Pavlisko, Jr. represent- Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2011. The 35th article. I appreciate your taking the ing the Army Air Forces Historical Infantry Div. Association will time to read this, and any help you may be able to offer. Brian Carusella, Association, based out of Northern hold its Annual Reunion at the New Jersey USA. Formed in 1993, Hilton Airport Hotel, Kansas City, 1001 Winston St, Dallas, TX 75208; 832-276-5478. AAFHA is an historical and educa- MO. For details call Col. Robert tional non-profit organization. The Dalton 785-267-3295; In early January 1945 I was in a association participates in air shows, www.35thInfDivAssoc.Com. group taken by train from Stalag XIB historical retrospect’s, educational near Fallingbostel to our base camp, programs and seminars providing October 22-23, 2011. The 8th Stalag IIA, Neubrandenburg. We static displays of World War II Air Force’s 93rd Bomb Group As- were liberated by a Russian ar- Army Air Forces memorabilia. We are sociation is sponsoring the mored group on the night of April historians who movingly explain and “Ploesti Summit”. The location 29th. Prior to that, for a few re-tell the tales of the harrowing ex- will be in Tucson AZ in the vicin- weeks I had been in a 12 person periences of the World War II veter- ity of the PIMA County Museum Kommando on a farm near Rostock ans. The war years of the 1940’s take and Davis-Monthan Air Force until becoming severely jaundiced on a special meaning otherwise lost Base. Tours of PIMA and the Air and returning to camp. The only in history books or films. Our motto names I remember are Marschall, our Base are scheduled as well as is simple: Remember, Respect & fellow POW translator and Gisela, a other fun events.This will be a Honor. Today I contact you to ask daughter of the farm’s owner. She very special reunion of the 44th, for your assistance and had returned from med school and guidance. Last week at the Reading 93rd, 98th, 376th and 389th Bomb enjoyed taking us from one work sta- Pa. USA WW II Weekend, we proudly Groups who flew the mission. We tion to another by wagon while ques- unveiled a new display; POW Mo- will present the historical impor- tioning us in English about the U. S. nopoly Behind The Wire. Painstak- tance of this famous August 1, I would like to hear from any of the ingly recreated from internet re- 1943 raid over Ploesti, Rumania group who were there with me, or search, including an original silk es- to bomb and destroy “Hitler’s anyone else acquainted with me in cape map, we feel confident that we Gold”. Jim Guddal at 763- the Stalag. Keith Carter, 280 Whisper- have created a near perfect version 694.9058 or [email protected]. ing Wind, Georgetown TX 78633. of the famed British Monopoly POW escape kit created by Waddingtons We are professional tourists guides Limited. It augments our existing from Torun (Poland). We would like display Atlantic City-Camp Board- Ex-POW Bulletin to offer our guide services thru Torun walk the War Years. Feel free to look July/August 2011 and all fortifications connected with at the attached photos of the dis- Stalag XXA. Strictly for this project play. As the photos show, we are 18 we set up an online blog allowed humanitarian groups to dis- The award was presented by James looking for, tribute in care packages to impris- P Terry, Steve Keller and Bill Donnelly, oned soldiers, the game was too in- Board of Veterans Appeals. Brig. Gen nocent to raise suspicion. But it was Barbara Goodwin, USAF (Ret) was cont’d... the ideal size for a top-secret escape also present, along with DeLeon close, but not perfect. I am seeking kit that could help spring British Fields, Alice’s long time driver from any possible sources of first hand POWs from German war camps. Red Top Cab. which have facilitated accounts or documents of POW evad- so many veterans’ projects. ers who may have seen or used se- The British secret service conspired creted devices hidden inside normal with the U.K. manufacturer to stuff Department of Veterans Affairs, Dis- items such as chess games, board a compass, small metal tools, such tinguished Service Award, presented games, care packages and of course as files, and, most importantly, a map, to Alice A, Booher in recognition and the infamous monopoly boards. My into cut-out compartments in the appreciation of a distinguished ca- goal is to corroborate real experi- Monopoly board itself. reer in the Department of Veterans ences from veterans and link that with Affairs characterized by outstand- the written articles and sources to British historians say it could have ing efficiency, integrity, dedication present an exhibit that is as realistic helped thousands of captured sol- and loyalty. The high standards of and factual as can be done. Our dis- diers escape. performance exhibited through 44 play thus far has drawn wide praise years of Federal service, of which and interest, and we are looking to The Book “Twice to Freedom” is 42 years were with VA, have set an take this a bit further. going in to a major movie script. exampled for others to follow, The Warfare against the Desert Fox, significant achievements attained We are an organization who pride our- Rommel, in the North Africa Battle in reflect credit on VA and the Un[ted selves on the smallest of details. Any the Half Tracks, Stalag 2B in States Government. (Signed) March relevant information no matter how Hammerstein, Germany. We want to 2011) by Secretary of Veterans Af- small, I would be most appreciative. honor and keep the names and fairs Eric K. Shinseki. I thank you for your time and consid- stories of the actual POWs who are eration. Regards, Stephen Pavlisko, in the book. Do you remember Edwin Jr. SGT. AAFHA; www.aafha.org/ Suominen from New York? The band, 124 cottonwood St. Jersey City, NJ medics, ministers mentioned in the 07305; phone (US) 1-973-885-9046. book. The POWs and their stories...Squeaky the German prison guard. Please contact: Mary Suominen, 12201 N 58 Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; [email protected].

News The Secretary added a handwritten personal note of thanks for the 44 years of service. The award carries Briefs with it a handsome medal. Alice Booher Day of Recognition Awarded The Korean War Veterans Armistice MONOPOLY’s HIDDEN MAPS Day Coordinating Committee is AXPOW’s good friend received the pleased to announce the 27 July It’s a story that will forever change award below following her retire- 2011 Annual Day of Recognition the way you think of the phrase, “Get ment: Ceremony honoring the Military Ar- Out of Jail Free.” mistice Agreement at Panmunjom.

During World War II, as the number Events are scheduled at 8AM at the of British airmen held hostage behind Korean War Veterans Memorial lo- enemy lines escalated, the country’s cated southeast of the Lincoln Me- secret service enlisted an unlikely morial. Seating is first come, first partner in the ongoing war effort: The board game Monopoly. Ex-POW Bulletin It was the perfect accomplice. In- July/August 2011 cluded in the items the German army 19 seated; reservations are recom- Merit, , Bronze Star, speaking opportunities to encourage mended. Strike Flight Award with Combat V, American audiences to actively en- and the Combat Action Ribbon. gage in the future of this country by The afternoon program at Arlington standing up for their beliefs in the National Cemetery begins with a American democratic process. wreath laying at the Tomb of the Un- knowns at 2PM. It will be immedi- Mitchell Center During the week Dr. Jeff Moore and ately followed with a brief ceremony Brig Gen Rhonda Cornum briefed the at the Korean War Veterans Medita- Gathering squadron on what the ongoing re- tion Bench. Prayers will be offered search at the Mitchell Center and during the brief ceremony. other institutions has revealed about resilience. This promising research is Reservations and/or questions being incorporated into Army and Air should be directed to Norb Reiner, Force training to mentally strengthen Director or Tony Dzierski, Deputy American servicemen and women to Directory of the KWVAC. 703-893- better help them cope with the 6313 or 703-451-5591. stresses of combat. Optimism and resilience training changes the dia- logue from expectations of psycho- logical harm to the message that de- POW & Purple Heart spite hardships, American warriors can prevail and come out healthy like Recipient Gets Promotion the example of Col Bud Day. Eleven members of the 5th Allied POW squadron gathered in Pensacola FL between February 27 and March 5 to celebrate twenty years of freedom COLA 2012 since their release at the conclusion According to the Bureau of Labor of Operation Desert Storm. Dr. Bob Statistics the Consumer Price In- Hain and Ms. Tami Toney of the Rob- dex for April is up 0.8 percent ert Mitchell Center for POW Studies over CPI. This is im- hosted the group, providing annual portant for military retirees, and physical examinations in support of those drawing VA benefits, be- their long-term POW study, caring cause the CPI is used to deter- support, and the Center’s signature mine the annual cost-of-living- hospitality and friendship. The gath- adjustment (COLA) and rate ad- ering provided an opportunity to re- new the unique bonds of friendship justments to VA Disability and forged under the most trying circum- Compensation, Vets Pension pro- stances in Baghdad two decades ago. grams, and other VA rates for the Col. Russell A.C. Sanborn who is the following year. The Military Offic- 2nd Marine Aircraft (Forward) ers Association of America re- assistant wing commander currently Col George “Bud” Day and Mrs. Doris ports that the April 2011 CPI is serving in Afghanistan. He is slated Day shared dinner with the squad- up 2.9 percent from the 2008 CPI. to leave Afghanistan in mid-May for ron members and Mitchell Center The 2008 CPI will be used to cal- Stuttgart, Germany, to become the U.S hosts at the week’s culminating event culate the 2012 COLA since there European Command’s deputy on Wednesday evening, March 2. The has been no COLA since 2009. operations officer. Sanborn has dinner reminded those assembled of This means that if the trend con- accumulated more than 2,400 flight the connections between generations tinues the COLA for 2012 could hours in the Harrier and deployed of American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen be quite substantial. This will also multiple times, including to the first and Marines. The heroism and hon- mean an increase in VA Compen- Gulf War. On Feb. 9, 1991, while orable service accomplished by pre- sation and Pension programs as serving as a pilot in the Gulf War, vious generations of American POWs well as social security rates. Sanborn’s aircraft was shot down transferred through their stories to over southern Kuwait by a surface- the Desert Storm generation, who al- to-air missile during a combat though small in number, continue to mission. He was captured and held pass those stories on how to “return as a prisoner of war until his release with honor” to generations to come. March 6, 1991. His personal Col Day reminded the assembled Ex-POW Bulletin decorations include the Defense squadron members of their oppor- July/August 2011 Superior Service Medal, Legion of tunity and responsibility to use their 23 American Ex-Prisoners of War 2011 National Convention Dayton Marriott 1414 S. Patterson Boulevard · Dayton, Ohio 45409 937-223-1000~800-450-8625

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The Ladies’ Luncheon Directions to our hotel, September Weather

Friday, September 16, 11:30am to (thanks Kenny) forecast 1pm. From Toledo and points north/Cincinnati Visit an old-fashioned kitchen com- and points south: plete with antique housewares, as we Take I-75 South. Go to Exit 51 (Edwin C play “Guess the Gadget” and learn what these mysterious looking uten- Moses Blvd). Bottom of exit ramp turn sils were used for in their day. Poor left. Second traffic light (Stewart St) turn Average High Temperature 77° Granny’s domestic duties of the right across bridge to first traffic light Record High Temperature 102° 1800s were called drudgery - wash- (Patterson Blvd). Turn right onto Average Low Temperature 56° ing, ironing, cooking and keeping a Patterson. Hotel is on the left. Record Low Temperature 28° perfect house. You’ll chuckle at Average Number of Freezing Days 0 Granny’s old-timey methods of From Indianapolis and points west: Average Precipitation 2.61 in. in. housework and acquire a special Take I-70 East (Dayton) to I-75 South and Days with Precipitation 8 appreciation for those women of yes- follow above directions. Foggy Days 17 teryear. Days with Thunderstorms 3 Speaker for the luncheon is Ceci. From Columbus and points east: Average Wind Speed 4.59 mph Take I-270 South to I-70West to I-75 Record Wind Speed 65.47 mph Ex-POW Bulletin South and follow above directions. Average Relative Humidity July/August 2011 (Morning) 84.5% 24 Average Relative Humidity (Afternoon) 55.8% Decision 2011 Candidates Bill joined AX- For POW in the Sr. Vice Commander mid-1980s. He was first a Charles Susino member of the Northern Vir- Current ginia Chapter National (now Bill Rolen Jr. Vice Memorial Chapter); when he Com- moved to Florida, he joined the mander Suncoast Chapter where he 2008- served as treasurer. 2011. National Bill is also active in his commu- Director nity. He has spent 11 years as a Budget member of the HOA Board of Di- For and Fi- rectors – as President, Vice-Presi- nance Committee dent, Treasurer and Editor of the National Commander Grievance & Investigation Com- community newsletter. On a na- mittee tional level, Bill has served on the Dr. Carroll Bogart Commander, Dept. of New Jersey awards committee for the past (16+ years). three years; he is currently chair- Carroll enlisted in the Air Force NSO-13 years. man of the committee. in 1942, serving with the 8th AF, th th 466 BG, 785 BS. He was captured AAC Veteran, flew B-24 European During WWII, Bill served with the in August, 1944, then held in Sta- theatre – hit the silk over Nord, Air Force, 401st BG, 613th BS. He lag Luft VI and Luft IV. He par- France, March 5, 1944 after being was captured at Zandvoot, Neth- ticipated in the 87 day march hit by flak and fighters. Pilot gave erlands and held in Amsterdam, across northern Europe before the order “bail out” and he was Oberursel, Wetzlar, and th being liberated by the British 7 captured by two squads of Ger- 13D & 7A. Army at Lauenburg, Germany on man soldiers. After being the River. shipped to Dulag Luft on the Bill lives in Greenacres, FL. Rhine for 7 days of interrogation, He joined AXPOW in 1986 and he was sent by boxcar to East quickly became an active mem- Prussia, Luft 6. In Jan. 1945, he For ber. He has been NE Iowa Chapter was forced marched to Memel, Jr. Vice Commander Adjutant, Vice Commander and then sent to Luft 4. After being Commander; at the Dept. level, he forced onto the 2 1/2 month-long Central worked the chairs, culminating “Black Hunger March”, he escaped James Lollar with a three-year stint as Com- with five other prisoners and lo- mander when the Dept. hosted cated a field hospital in the Jim Lollar, a B- the 1995 National Convention in American Zone. Des Moines. He’s reprising that 52 Tail-Gun- ner, became a role again this year. Charlie and his wife, Lillian live member of in Metuchen, New Jersey He has been a National Director, the 4th Allied serving the North Central Region, POW Wing at for five years. He served 2009- For Hoa Lo Prison 2010 as National Jr. Vice Com- (the infamous Hilton) af- mander for the Central Zone and Jr. Vice Commander ter his aircraft was shot down 2010-2011 as National Sr. Vice East Commander. William (Bill) Jeffers Ex-POW Bulletin July/August 2011 Carroll and his wife, Barbara, live in Mason City, IA. 25 Decision 2011 Candidates over Hanoi, North Vietnam dur- Skip’s son is stationed at Ft. Hood, husband Charles were an impor- ing Operation Linebacker II. Jim Texas, after serving two tours in tant part of its success. After is now retired & lives with his 3 Iraq. serving on National Committees pups on the shore-line of beauti- “I am extremely proud of what -- most recently as Chairman of ful Lake Tawakoni a few miles my son is doing in the military. Credentials -- Judy was elected as North of Wills Point, TX. Jim has My family has had a relative in every National Director in 2007. She cur- served 3 terms as AXPOW’s Na- war the United States has been rently sits on the Strategic Plan- tional Sergeant-at-Arms, was involved with since the Civil War.” ning Committee, working to en- Chair of the Ways & Means Com- sure the future of the American mittee for 2 terms, & was a mem- Currently, Skip serving as Jr. Vice Ex-Prisoners of War. ber of the By-Laws & Resolutions Commander and chairman of the Committee for 1 term. He also Nominations/Elections committee Southeast: Ed Dement served as National Director for for AXPOW. the South Central Region for 3 Skip and his wife, Margie, live in Si- Ed served as FL years. Jim is currently serving his erra Vista, Arizona. Dept. Treasurer, 4th term as Commander of the Dal- JVC, SVC and las Metroplex Chapter, is also cur- Commander. He rently serving as the Commander & Candidates for currently is Adjutant/Treasurer for the Depart- National Director chairman of the ment of Texas, & currently holds the Andersonville office of National Junior Vice Com- Committee, acting as AXPOW’s li- mander – Central Zone. He is also cur- Northeast: aison with the Andersonville Na- rently serving his 3rd term for the Laura McIntyre AXPOW Organization as Chair of the tional Historic Site. He also has Grievance & Investigation Committee. spent 27 years as a VAVS repre- Laura is a life mem- sentative at James Haley Hospi- ber of AXPOW and tal in Tampa. For current National Director — since Ed enlisted in the Air Force in 1999. She served Jr. Vice Commander 1942. He served with the 456th BG two terms as Chapter Commander of West the Western MA Chapter, and is State out of Italy. He was shot down Milton M. Moore Dept. Commander for Massachusetts, over Yugoslavia and held in Luft past Adjutant and Treasurer. 3 (center compound) and 7A.

Skip was born Laura is also a life member of DAVA Ed lives in Tampa, Florida. in Ft. Clayton, and VFW Auxiliary. She has spent 28 Panama Canal years VAVS Northampton VAMC. On North Central: John Clark Zone in Oct. the AXPOW National level, she served 1947. His fa- as Chairman, Awards and member, By- John was born ther, Milton M. laws committees. and grew up in Moore Sr. Columbia, Mis- spent 27 years Laura lives in Hardwick, MA. souri. He went in the and through Air was elected as the National Com- East Central: Judy Lee Force ROTC at mander of AXPOW in 1989. Skip the University of served as National Sgt at Arms for Judy has been an Missouri and in 1962, his senior 6 years. He spent 22 years in the active member of year, he was Cadet Wing Com- Army and had two tours of duty AXPOW, the De- mander. He graduated a Distin- in Viet Nam, retiring as a SSG (E6) partment of Ten- guished Military Graduate and re- in August of 1989. nessee and her ceived a regular commission in chapter for de- the US Air Force. cades. Members Ex-POW Bulletin still remember the excellent Na- After more than 80 combat July/August 2011 tional Convention put on in Knox- missions in the RF-4C, the then- 26 ville in 1993; Judy and her late Capt Clark was shot down over Decision 2011 Candidates North Vietnam and captured on Northwest: Bonnie Sharp Southwest: Lew Sleeper March 12, 1967. He was held in Hoa Lo (Hanoi Hilton), Power I am pleased to Lew is a WWII Plant, Son Tay, and Camp Faith. say that I am veteran of the He was liberated in Hanoi on seeking re-elec- Army Air February 18, 1973. He had spent tion for the two Corps. He flew six years as a POW and was year term of missions out released on Feb. 12, 1973. Northwest Na- of England tional Director. I with the 8th AF, John is a member of the Central am a lifetime member of the then out of Missouri Chapter. He is cur- American Ex-Prisoners of War Italy with the 15th AF. On his 8th rently serving as National Direc- and a member of the Tacoma mission, he was shot down over tor for the North Central Region. Chapter, where I served a three the Ploesti Oil Fields and was a He is additionally chairman of year term as Chapter Com- POW for 4 months. the Convention Site Committee. mander and have now completed 4 years as Chapter Adjutant and After retirement, Lew has spent John and his wife, Anne, live in proudly continue to serve at the his time volunteering. His adven- Columbia, MO. current time. I have served on tures have led him to the United the National Board of Directors States Peace Corps, International Midcentral: Deanie as a National Director for ten Executive Service Corps, the Red Schmidt years and a Jr. Vice Commander Cross, Habitat for Humanity and for 1 year. I have served on vari- the American Ex-Prisoners of I continue to ous Committees of the Board of War. serve as the sec- Directors and currently serve on retary, treasurer, both the Grievance & Investiga- He was elected to the AXPOW and editor of the tion Committee and the Ways & Board of Directors at the Kansas newsletter of Means Committee. City convention. He currently Ohio Chapter #1 serves as the voice of the Strate- in Columbus, I appreciate the confidence that gic Planning Committee and the Ohio. I’ve been you, the membership, have plans for the future of AXPOW. doing this for about 10 years. shown me in the past. With your continuing support, I will, to the Lew and his wife, Janice, live in I am currently looking forward to very best of my ability, respect Tucson, AZ. directing the Next-Of-Kin chorus and honor the office of North- that will entertain their parents west National Director, and will and other family members at the continue to support and serve National Convention in Dayton. our organization well. I am ask- ing for your support at the Ohio I have strong feelings about keep- National Convention and I feel ing our organization alive and confident you will not be disap- well, and our NOK chorus is one pointed in re-electing me to the small way that we can work on position of Northwest National this. Last year’s performance was Director, 2011-2012. well-accepted by all at the conven- tion. I live with my husband Maurice I look forward to continue my in University Place, WA near our Skip Moore, Chairman presence on the Board of Direc- four children and their spouses. Nominations & Elections tors of the American Ex-POW. We have eleven grandchildren and Committee five great-grandchildren. Ex-POW Bulletin July/August 2011 27 AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR VOLUNTARY FUNDING PROGRAM

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Suitable for framing, this certificate of captivity, printed on 8½” x 11” quality paper, proudly displays your history as a prisoner of war. Each certificate background is personalized to the theater of operation. To purchase this certificate from AXPOW, send your name, service number, branch of service, unit when captured, POW number (if known), camp names and locations, along with your payment of $25.00. You may include a picture with your order.

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Please submit taps notices to: Cheryl Cerbone, 23 Cove View Drive, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 AUSTIN, CLIFFORD N., 86, lifelong numerous camps. Eva, his wife of Germany. In January 1945, they resident of Vergennes, VT, passed 59 years, and one son survive went on a forced march to away May 26, 2011. He and his him. Nurnberg and in March 1945, three brothers all saw active duty another forced march to in World War II. He was a member BERGEZ, Lucien George Moosburg, Germany, where Gen. of the 106th Infantry Division, “Frenchy”, 89, of Culver City, CA Patton’s Third Army liberated Battery C, 589th Field Artillery died May 3, 2011. During WWII, He them on April 29, 1945. Members Battalion. In December 1944, he served with the 414th BS, 97th BG. of the East Valley Chapter in was captured in the Battle of the After being shot down over Arizona, he is survived by his Bulge and sent to Arbeits Budapest, he was captured and wife, Darlene. Kommando #1315, a POW work held in Stalag 17B. Frenchy was camp in Oberullesdorf (occupied an active member of AXPOW, CAPRETTA, Catherine “Kate”, of Poland) near Zittau, Germany. He locally, statewide and nationally Columbus, Ohio, widow of was held for six months then and at the time of his death was Harold Francis Capretta (Stalag liberated by the Russians in May a member of the San Fernando 13C) died April 22, 2011. 1945. He was an active member Valley Chapter (previously of Vermont Chapter #1, AXPOW commander). He leaves one CARSON, John W., 87, of Spokane, and was the last surviving daughter and one grandson. WA passed away Feb. 26, 2011. He member of the “Zittau Survivors” was captured while serving in the a group he founded that met BLOCKER, Billie B., age 89, passed AAC during WWII; he was held in annually. He is survived by his away March 26, 2011. He was Stalag Lufts IV & VI. John was a wife of 64 years, Patricia, a captured while serving in the member of the Spokane-Inland brother, two daughters and two AAC, on a B-24; he spent 10 Empire Chapter, AXPOW. He sons, several grandchildren, a months as a POW in Germany. leaves his wife, Wanda, 2 great-grandchild, nieces, and “BB” was a member of the Mid- stepsons, 1 stepdaughter, 5 nephews. South Chapter, AXPOW. His grandchildren and 5 great- beloved wife, Wanda, predeceased grandchildren. BANDY, Marie, 95, of Clearwater him; he leaves 2 daughters, 5 died June 8. She was the widow grandchildren and 1 great- CARTER, Elizabeth “Lib”, of of Thomas Bandy, who served in grandson. Thomasville, NC passed away the Pacific and was held in Malay April 5, 2011 at the age of 85. She Bay, Mindanao, Pl - Bilibid; Camp BINDER, Reid, died Dec. 2010. He was a member of the Greater 2 Tokyo. She was a member of the was with the 379th Bomb Group, Greensboro Chapter, AXPOW. Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, 8th Air Force, and a POW at Stalag, Paul, her husband of 64 years, American Ex-POWs. Luft I. He was a member of the survives her. Paul was captured Vista/Oceanside Group of San Di- in Italy and was in Stalags 7A and BARTZ, John, born Jan 21, 1921 ego Chapter. 2B. died Feb. 24, 2010. He was aboard the USS Houston when it was BUTLER, Roy L, 87, of Hobbs, NM CLEMONS, Roy C, of River Falls, sunk. He and more than 250 men died April 29, 2011. During WWII, Wisconsin, died April 24, 2011. were left for days in the sea be- he served in the AAF and was a Roy was an infantry soldier in fore taken as prisoners by the POW. He is survived by his loving WW II. He fought in the D Day Japanese. He was forced to work wife of 64 years, “Jackie”, 1 Invasion and walked all the way on many projects on the river daughter, 1 son, 1 brother, 5 to the in Kwai. He was a member of the San grandchildren, and 2 great- Germany. He was captured along Diego POW Chapter. grandchildren and numerous with 21 men and they were on nieces and nephews. forced marches for 25 days. His BELEFANT, Martin S., 86, of wife, Viola, survives him. Scarsdale, NY passed away April BUTTOLPH, Merland, of Lowden, 23, 2011. During WWII, he served Iowa, died March 24, 2011. He had Ex-POW Bulletin th th with the 395 Inf. Reg., 99 Div. flown 13 missions when he was July/August 2011 He was captured during the Battle shot down May 27, 1944, in of the Bulge and held in Northern Italy and sent to Sagan, 33 ELZEY, Donna, of Groveport, passed away in March 2011. He taps continued... Ohio, wife of Gerald “Bill” Elzey served with the 45th Infantry in DELL’ACQUA, Mario J, born Nov. died May 25, 2011. They were life WWII and was a POW for 11 24, 1924, died June 4, 2011. Dur- members of Ohio Chapter #1, months. One son survives him. ing WWII, he served with the 7th AXPOW. Army, 42nd Inf. Div. 242 Reg. 1st HAMBRICK, Henry P. of Pismo Bat. Co. A. After capture, he was FICKLIN, Frank W, of Granbury, Beach, CA died March 21, 2011 at held in Stalags 4A & 4B. Mario was Texas, died April 22, 2011. A the age of 87. Henry served with a member of the San Diego POW member of the “Lost Battalion”, the 8th AF, 452nd BG. He was shot Chapter. “Fick” was held as a POW in the down, captured and held in Luft Philippines for 3 ½ years. He was 1, Barth. Henry’s wife of 65 years, DeLONG, Jeryl H. “Jerry”, of a member of the Fort Worth Lois, predeceased him by 3 Greensboro, NC died March 18, Chapter and is survived by his weeks; he leaves 2 sons, 2 2011 at the age of 84. She was the wife of 65 years, Leeta. grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 widow of Frank (101st Airborne sister. Div/POW). Survivors include 1 FINK, Lois J., 84, of Austintown, daughter, 1 son, 3 grandchildren Ohio passed away May 3, 2011. HANSON, John E. of Centralia, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was the loving wife of ex-POW WA, died April 19, 2011. He was a Robert, the mother of 4, member of the First Battalion, DITCHETT, Paul, Commander of grandmother of 11 and great- 31st Infantry Regiment during the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, grandmother of 2. Lois was a WWII. He was captured on Bataan AXPOW, died May 7, 2011, at 88 member of the Mahoning Valley and was a prisoner in the years of age. Paul was in the Chapter, AXPOW. Philippines and Japan until European Theater of Operations, liberation. John was a member of serving as a B-24 Pilot with the FORE, James William, of the Christmastown Chapter, 15th Air Force, 455th Bomb Group, Colorado Springs, CO died April AXPOW. Two daughters, two 742nd Squadron. He was a POW in 5, 2011. He was 86. He was granddaughters, and a sister Nomber, Bucharest, Romania. His captured while serving in the AAC survive him. daughter, Jewel, and two during WWII, flying a B-17 in grandchildren survive him. Europe. James was a member of HERRERA, Frank, of Waco, TX the Rocky Mountain Chapter, passed away June 1, 2011 at the DOWLING, Dorothy, 84, of AXPOW. He leaves his wife of 46 age of 87. He was captured while Smithtown, NY passed away April years, Khamla, 2 sons and 1 serving in the Army during WWII. 25, 2011. She was the beloved daughter. He leaves his wife of 62 years, wife of 65 years of ex-POW James Carlotta, 5 daughters, 2 sons, 4 (AAC during WWII). Dorothy and GIBSON, Darrell R., age 87, of grandchildren, 2 great- James’ story appeared in Tom Hasty, AR passed away April 19, grandchildren, 3 sisters and 4 Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation 2011. During WWII, he served in brothers. and precipitated a vacation trip the 90th Inf. Div., 357th Inf. Reg. He to Hawaii to meet others in the was captured in France after D- JOSWICK, Earl B. of Minnesota book. In addition to her husband, Day and held in Stalag 7A, died Dec. 21, 2010. He served with Dorothy is survived by 8 children, Limburg and Munich. Darrell was the 95th BG, 334th BS. He was 26 grandchildren and 28 great- a life member of AXPOW. captured when his B-17 “Ten grandchildren. Survivors are the love of his life, Aces” was shot down over Edna Lea, married 62 years, 1 Schweinfurt, Germany. DUNCAN, Joseph Johnson, born daughter, 4 grandchildren, August 17, 1923 passed away April several nieces and nephews and LAGONTRIE, Albert Lewis, long- 30, 2011 at the age of 87. During a host of family and friends. time member and past WWII, he survived the Bataan commander of the Agua Fria Death March and 3 ½ years of GRUNSTAD, Daniel, died June 10, Chapter, passed away March 25, captivity before being liberated. 2010 He was with the 612th BS, 2011. During WWII, Al was one of Joe was a member of AXPOW. 401st BG, 8th AF. He was a POW at two survivors of a seven man Stalag Luft 4. He was a member recon patrol when he was of the Vista/Oceanside Group of captured in Casino, Italy. He was the San Diego POW Chapter. held in Stalag 2B. Al is survived by his sister, Marie. Ex-POW Bulletin HALL, Douglas, age 85, member July/August 2011 of the Mid-South Chapter, AXPOW, LEONARD, Colleen F., 83, beloved 34 wife of W.E. Leonard for 65 years, A member of AXPOW since 1982, PAX-RHODEN, Barbara died taps continued... he was a member of the North March 15, 2011. She was 56 years died March 3, 2011. Colleen was Central Ohio Chapter. His wife old. Barbara was the daughter of Texas state adjutant for 3 years; Cecile survives him. the late Eugene A. Pax (863rd BS, chapter adjutant for several 493rd BG/POW in Germany) and years. In addition to her husband, McGEE, Ray, of Pearl, MS, died Trudy A Pax, member of the she leaves 2 daughters. February 5, 2011. Ray served in Manasota Chapter, AXPOW. Her the 446th BG 706th BS and was one mother and two daughters LINDSTROM, Robert “Bob” born of the 10 crew of a B-24 . survive her. June 16, 1919 died June 2, 2011. He was a POW in Germany for 22 He was a B-17 pilot in the 8th AF, months, and rejoined the Army PETERSON, Robert T., of 452nd BG 339th BS. He evaded for for the Korean Conflict. Ray was Sinclairville, NY passed away three months, through the help a life member of AXPOW and April 14, 2011. Bob was captured of the French Underground. Af- member of the state dept. He is while serving with the 485th BG, ter capture, he was held in Luft 1, survived by his wife of 49 years, 15th AF, based in Italy. He was shot Barth. He was a member of the Kathy, 2 daughters and 1 niece. down over Vienna and held in San Diego POW Chapter. He is Luft 1, Barth until liberation. He survived by two daughters. MONTE, Dominic L., of NY passed was a life member of AXPOW and away on his 91st birthday, April commander of the SW New York LOWRY, William A, 90, of Las 29, 2011. He served in the AAC Chapter. Bob was predeceased by Vegas, NV passed away April 5, during WWII; he was shot down, his wife of 61 years, Dorothy; he 2011. While serving the Army in captured and held in Luft III, then leaves 1 son, 1 daughter and the Philippines during WWII, he Luft XIIID, then finally grandchildren. was captured by the Japanese and transported to Stalag VIIA. held 3 years and 9 months in Survivors include 4 children and PINK, Mark A., 90, of Union Mukden. He is survived by 1 their families, 11 grandchildren, Grove, WI, died May 26, 2011. He daughter, 2 sons, 8 11 great-grandchildren, 1 sister served in the AAC during WWII; grandchildren, 10 great- and numerous nieces and he was a POW in Germany for one grandchildren and 1 brother. nephews. year at Zagan, Poland, Nuremburg and Mooseburg. His wife Patricia MACE, Frank R., 93, of Cheney, MONTECALLO, James V., 91, survives him; he is also survived WA died April 12, 2011. He was passed away May 31, 2011. He by 3 children, and a loving inducted into the Navy and was a member of the Ocean extended family. captured on Wake Island; he was County Chapter, New Jersey. Jim a POW for 44 months in China was an Army Air Corps veteran RITCHIE, Arthur, born June 30, and Japan. Frank was a member of World War II. He was shot 1924 died June 6, 2011. He was of the Spokane-Inland Empire down over the Austrian Alps and captured while serving with the Chapter, AXPOW. He leaves his taken prisoner. He is survived by US Army Infantry, captured Sept. wife of 65 years, Marcia, 2 sons, 1 his loving wife, Elizabeth, 2 sons, 17, 1944. He was held in Stalag 2A, daughter, 3 grandchildren and 1 1 daughter, and 6 grandchildren. Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg, great-grandchild. Germany. He was a member of MOORE, Robert, H. Dr. He was a San Diego POW Chapter. MARSTON, Frederick “Fritz”, member of the US Army, 94th Inf. born Dec. 23, 1921, died Oct. 18 Div. He was captured Oct. 1, 1944 SCHLOAT, Don, died Oct. 31, 2010. He was a B-17 Pilot with the and held on the Isle deGroix, until 2010. He served in the Medical 8th AF, 384th BG, 414th BS. He was liberated Nov. 16, 1944. Corps. He was a POW at Bataan, shot down July 14, 1943; the Free He was a favorite of the San Di- PI and at Puerto Princesa Palawan French had him on a train for ego POW Chapter Isle. He was an artist of some re- Spain when the Germans found nown; with works at several mili- him. He was a POW at Stalag Luft PARKER, Claudia H., age 82, tary museums. He was a mem- I. He was a member of the San passed away Sept. 8, 2010. She was ber of the Vista/Oceanside Group Diego Chapter. the widow of Kenneth I Parker (8th of the San Diego Chapter. AF/POW). She was a member of McCLOUD, Homer B., 86 of the Mid-South Chapter, AXPOW. Lakeville, Ohio died June 6, 2011. Claudia had great love in her th heart for God and her family. She He served in the 9 Air Force as a Ex-POW Bulletin leaves 2 daughters and 2 gunner in WW II. He was a July/August 2011 prisoner of war in Stalag Luft IV. grandsons. 35 was a member of the San Diego Patton’s Army in late May, 1945. taps continued... Chapter. An AXPOW life member since 1988, he was a member of the SLANE, Robert M., of Shreveport, SUCHORSKY, Elizabeth Irene, of Central Missouri Chapter. LA passed away March 16, 2011. Clark, NJ passed away July 30, He was 88. During WWII, he served 2010. She was the beloved wife WERSAL, Florian, age 80 of with the AAC on a B-17. He was for 64 years of George, who was Springfield, MN passed away on captured in the Schweinfurt Raid a POW in Germany during WWII. Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Florian and held for 19 months in Irene was a life member of was captured in the Kowmwa Germany. He later flew in Korea AXPOW, Garden State Chapter #1. Valley, Korea and was a POW and Vietnam until retirement. He She is survived by her husband, from July 14, 1953, until August is survived by his wife of 65 years, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 7 24, 1953. He was Commander of Mary Lee, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, grandchildren and 1 sister. the Prairieland Chapter, AXPOW in several nieces and nephews and Minnesota. his little cat, Bonnie. VOSE, Clifford G., 90, of La Grange, NC died May 10, 2011. He WIDMAN, Albert Charles died SPENCER, Catherine, of Lubbock, was serving in the Army as a Nov. 20, 2010. He was 93. During TX, widow of James C. Spencer, hospital corpsman when, on his WWII, he served with the AAC; he Bataan Death March Survivor, 21st birthday, US forces were was a POW at Stalag 17B. Al is died March 10, 2011. She was 96. forced to surrender to the survived by 1 daughter, 1 son, 4 Survivors include one daughter, Japanese. He remained a POW grandchildren and 3 great- one stepson and their families, 2 almost two years. Clifford was a grandchildren. grandchildren and several great- member of the Coastal Plains grandchildren. Chapter, AXPOW. WINTERS, Richard, born Nov. 21, 1918, died Feb, 2011. He was in SHIVE, Thomas Morgan, born WERNER, Roy O. of Cape the US Army in Corregidor; taken April 7, 1924; died Jan. 9, 2011. He Girardeau, MO, died November 21, prisoner May 6, 1942, liberated was a B-17 Pilot, 15th AF, 99th BG, 2010. He served in the 8th AF, 385th August 10, 1945. He was held at 364th BS. He was shot down, cap- BG, 551st BS, shot down March 2, Cabanatuan, Yokahama # 3 and tured and held in . He 1945, and was liberated by Kamaish, Japan.

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Jeweled Flag You love your country. Our Austrian Crystal Flag and USA pins are beatuiful ways to show your patriotism. They make wonderful gifts ~ for yourself or someone you love. American Flag ~ AXPOW Pocket Knife $30.00 plus s/h 11 function pocket knife includes a stainless steel Bronze Grave knife, screwdrivers and Medallion much more! AXPOW with AXPOW LOGO imprint is protected by an The Medallion is 4", Bronze/ epoxy dome, lasting a Brown with Lacquer, weighs lifetime. Rubber grip approximately 1lb 4oz, ensures easy containing 84% copper, handling...individually balance in other metals. The gift boxed...folded knife hardware for mounting is measures 3 3/4”x1” included in each packet. $13.00 plus s/h check with your local cemetery before ordering to see if medallions are AXPOW Vests! permitted. The uniform of the American Ex- $75.00 plus s/h/i POWs consists of the military cap and the vest. These vests ($15.00 for one; $20.00 for are custom-made with your name on the front, and your two or more) chapter and logo shield on the back. Orders take approxi- mately six weeks to complete. $55.00 each includes shipping/handling For pins, vest guards and other items to “dress up” your vest, or- der from the merchandise page.

AXPOW Flashlights Bright safety light when you need it! AXPOW logo in color...individually Ex-POW Bulletin gift-boxed. July/August 2011 $12.00 plus s/h 41 Name Badge Order Form AXPOW Vest Order Form (for members only) (For members only) Actual size of badge is Name______size of a credit card Address______

PLEASE PRINT: City, State, Zip ______Name ______Size (Men/coat, Women/chest measurement) ______Line 1 ______Line 2 ______Long, Regular or Short______

Name Badge with name & chapter and city: $6.00 Name on front of vest ______(includes shipping and handling) Chapter Name (back of vest) ______Ship to: Street ______Price: $55.00, includes shipping/handling City/State/Zip ______Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.

Mail orders to: Mail orders to: AXPOW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS AXPOW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 3201 East Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 3201 East Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 Arlington, Texas 76010-5396 Arlington, Texas 76010-5396 Official AXPOW Cap (specify size) 40.00 Eagle pin w/Barbed Wire 8.00 12x18 AXPOW Graveside Flag 10.00 Vinyl Cap Bag 3.00 (specify gold, silver or antique gold) 3x5 ft. AXPOW Flag w/3-color logo Maroon AXPOW Sport Cap 8.00 Jeweled Flag Pin 30.00 with fringe, indoor use 60.00 Black Eagle Sport Cap 9.00 USA Jeweled Pin 15.00 with grommets, outdoor use 60.00 Canvas Sport Cap (offwhite or tan) 10.00 Logo Necklace 5.00 3x5ft. blackPOW/MIA flag, outdoor use 25.00 AXPOW Pocket Knife 13.00 Logo Earrings (pierced or clip) 5.00 AXPOW Metal License Plate Frame 10.00 Necktie w/logo 30.00 2” Medallion (for plaque) Aluminum License Plate 5.00 (specify regular or pre-tied) 5.00 3” Vinyl Decal 1.00 AXPOW Logo Bolo Tie 25.00 Vest Chainguard w/eagles 8.00 3” Inside Decal 1.00 U.S. Flag Bolo Tie 20.00 3” Blazer Patch 4.00 8” Vinyl Decal 6.00 Mini POW Medal Bolo Tie 30.00 4” Blazer Patch 4.00 12” Vinyl Decal 10.00 Barbed Wire pin 3.00 8” Blazer Patch 10.00 Bumper Sticker “Freedom – Ask us” 2.00 Life Member pin 5.00 CLOTH STRIPES (specify which title) 3.00 AXPOW Wall Clock (includes battery) 20.00 Crossed Flags Lapel pin 5.00 Life Member · Chapter Commander AXPOW Notecards (pkg of 25) 6.00 Brooch pin 5.00 Past Chapter Commander · Chapter Adj/Treas Chapter Special Prayer Cards (pkg of 25) 6.00 EX-POW pin (goldtone) 5.00 Adjutant · Chapter Treasurer AXPOW Prayer Book 2.00 Logo pin 5.00 State Department Commander Ladies Prayer Book 1.00 POW Stamp pin 3.00 Past State Dept. Commander · Department Adjutant AXPOW By-Laws 5.00 Past Chapter Commander pin 5.00 Department Treasurer · Sr. Vice Commander POW Videotape – ETO or Pacific 11.00 Past Department Commander pin 5.00 Jr. Vice Commander · Chaplain · Historian “Speak Out” Education Packet 6.00 AXPOW Pocket Knife 13.00 Service Officer · Legislative Officer Canvas Totebag w/4” logo 15.00 Magnetic Ribbons 5.00 Past Chapter Officer · Past Department Officer AXPOW Flashlight 12.00 We accept Master Card/Visa QUANTITY ITEM SIZE / COLOR PRICE

For orders up to 4.00, add $3.00; For orders 4.01 to 7.99, add $4.00; For orders 8.00 to 25.00, Shipping/Handling/Insurance: add $8.00, For orders 25.01 to 49.99, add $13.00; For orders 50.00 to 99.99, add $15.00 For orders over 100.00, add $20.00 Checks/Money Order/Credit Card Accepted. Total: $ For credit card orders: Card # ______Expiration: ______(Check one) Master Card ______Visa______Name ______MAIL TO: Address ______AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR City, State, Zip ______3201 East Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 Phone ______Arlington, Texas 76010-5396 817-649-2979 [email protected]

AXPOW Flashlights Bright safety light when you need it! AXPOW logo in color...individually gift-boxed.

$12.00 plus s/h

Thank you for supporting the American Ex-POWS with your purchases of Na- tional Merchandise. change of address form Include your mailing label for address change or inquiry. If you are receiving duplicate copies, please send both labels. If moving, please give us your new address in the space provided. Subscription Rates -- non members $40.00 per year Foreign subscriptions $50.00 per year Now accepting MasterCard/Visa Please print: All orders for products sold by Name______AXPOW National Organization, Address______including dues/subscriptions City/State/Zip______should be mailed to: Phone ( )______American Ex-Prisoners of War Please allow 4 weeks to make address corrections. National Headquarters 3201 E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 Mail to: National Headquarters, AXPOW, 3201 E. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX 76010-5396 Suite 40, Arlington, TX 76010-5396 (817) 649-2979/ (817) 649-0109 fax Or fax: (817) 649-0109 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] No collect calls, please