EX-POW BULLETIN the official voice of the American Ex-Prisoners of War Volume 73 www .axpo w .or g Number 9/10
September/October 2016
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DONATE TO AXPOW: https://www.gofundme.com/2d8rbt7s The Unbreakable American Spirit ~ Artist Christian Nogués table of contents September/October 2016
GOFUNDME: American Ex-Prisoners of War is undertaking an ambitious officers/directors 4 project to preserve and digitize its archive of historical documents, arti- commander/coo 5 facts and images in order to insure their preservation and make these ceo 6 materials accessible to the public in digital form. medsearch 7 legislative 11 Dating back to the 1940s AXPOW has collected and maintained a trove andersonville 12 of data, records, artwork, photographs and original documents that tell civilian/events 13 the story of the capture and internment of Americans prisoners of war, pearl harbor 15 both military and civilian, through every military conflict the US has been horses of Arlington 16 involved in. To Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/2d8rbt7s. intern experience 20 news 21 COVER: National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Observances of National convention highlights 22 POW/MIA Recognition Day are held across the country on military instal- new members 25 lations, ships at sea, state capitols, schools and veterans’ facilities. It is contributions 26 traditionally observed on the third Friday in September each year. This taps/chaplain 27 observance is one of six days throughout the year that Congress has raffle 31 mandated the flying of the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag. voluntary funding 33 The others are Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence quartermaster 34 Day and Veterans Day.
A Pentagon ceremony for National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held Friday, Sept.16, 2016. This ceremony will feature troops from each of Publisher the military services. PNC Milton M Moore Jr 2965 Sierra Bermeja INSIDE COVER: Early this spring, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 a gifted young artist and his fam- (520) 459-7295 ily visited the National Cemetery [email protected] at Riverside, CA. Christian Nogués was inspired by the Na- Editor tional POW/MIA memorial to Cheryl Cerbone paint this rendition of sculptor 23 Cove View Drive Lee Millett Jr.’s breathtaking South Yarmouth, MA 02664 statue. On July 21st , he pre- (508) 394-5250 sented his painting to Paul [email protected] Adkins, president of the River- side National Cemetery support Intrepid Staff Reporter committee. Paul Adkins, presi- Alice A Booher dent of the Riverside CA Sup- port Committee is on the left Deadline for the Nov/Dec and Marty Schlocker , member issue is Oct. 1, 2016 of the Inland Empire Chapter, Please send all materials to AXPOW is on the right, showing the editor at the above off Chris Nogués’ gift painting, address. The Unbreakable American Spirit.
EX-POW Bulletin (ISSN 0161-7451) is published bi-monthly (six times annually) by the American Ex-Prisoners of War, 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, Arlington, TX 76010. Periodical postage paid at Arlington, TX and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send address changes to EX-POW Bulletin, AXPOW Headquarters, 3201 E. Pioneer Pkwy. Suite 40, Arlington, TX 76010-5396. Founded April 14, 1942, in Albuquerque, NM, then known as Bataan Relief Organization, Washington State non- profit corporation, “American Ex-Prisoners of War”, October 11, 1949, recorded as Document No. 133762, Roll 1, Page 386-392. NONPROFIT CORPORATION. Nationally Chartered August 10, 1982. Appearance in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the American Ex-Prisoners of War of the product or service advertised. The publisher reserves the right to decline or discontinue any such advertisement.
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North East Region Southeast Region Southeast Region Central Region Charles A. Susino David Eberly Benny Rayborn Jan Williams 951 Gates Ave. 205 Roger Webster 1111 Highway 29 4353 Bending Point Piscataway, NJ 08854 Williamsburg, VA 23185 Wiggins, MS 39577 Guthrie, Ok 73040 (732)463-8355 (757) 253-9553 (601) 928-9200; (580) 821-2376 (732)221-0073-Cell (757) 508-8453 - Cell (601) 270-0678, cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Milton ‘Skip’ Moore Ben Garrido 2965 Sierra Bermeja 6813 W 60th Street Sierra Vista AZ 85650 Tulsa OK 74107 (520) 459-7295 – Home (951) 313-9838 (520) 249-7122 – Cell [email protected] [email protected] Washington in getting financial and exceeding donations. With a medical improvements for our renewed focus on donations, there deserving veterans. We do is a committee dedicated to remember how it was in getting our increasing donations from disability ratings prior to the AXPOW individuals on an annual basis and a presumptives approved by one- time donation from individual’s Congress back in the 80’s. AXPOW estates as well as corporate has played a part in increased donations. On the other hand, a medical programs, facilities, committee is preparing for ways to treatments, and compensation. establish an honorable and lasting While at the macro level it is legacy honoring those that have rewarding to observe what has faced the enemy twice, both in the been accomplished, it is most battlefield and in the prison camps. rewarding to see those benefits helping the individual veterans and I know we all take pride and treasure National Commander their families. Earned benefits as the friends we have made through recognized and put into law by AXPOW and the camaraderie that Charles Susino, Jr. Congress decades ago, not exists amongst its members. We all It is my pleasure and honor to entitlements as some politicians play a part in the success of the serve as your Commander for a today like to describe them. AXPOW. second term. I accepted the nomination with a very humble Our past is prideful, our present In closing, I look forward to the heart and I am committed to rewarding, but our future is challenges we face, together. represent AXPOW to the best of uncertain. It is an important time in my ability. It is my privilege to serve AXPOW history with aging and —Remember those that have our nation’s veterans in this declining numbers of members. sacrificed to protect our freedom.— capacity. Under the leadership of our Chief Executive Officer, David Eberly, we It is appropriate to reflect on what are hoping for the best with efforts we have accomplished in the past to increase revenues but planning including our political influence in for the worst with expenses far
It’s starting to feel like fall around LAST major organization in the world the country. I hope your area is dedicated to ex-prisoners of war. We cooling off. It has been a hot sum- need to do everything possible to news mer! make sure we can maintain it. from At our national convention in June, Because of a request put online by we faced the unwelcome news Editor Cheryl Cerbone, we have hq that without an influx of dollars, we been receiving volunteers wanting to will not be able to maintain our or- help organize and save our histori- ganization as we have been. To that cal data. This is looking very promis- Clydie Morgan end, we are working on new ing and may save us a lot of money. Chief Operating Officer fundraising strategies. We have started a GoFundMe page to raise Annual dues notices are going out Bulletin. We also have blazer funds to help pay for archiving our this month. Please renew your mem- patches for sale on page 34. historical files. We are hoping this bership so you don’t miss any issues will be successful. You can go to of the magazine. https://www.gofundme.com/ We are slowly phasing out the mer- chandise. Please call before you or- 2d8rbt7s to donate. I am sorry to announce that we have der to make sure we still have your discontinued selling the official vest. items in stock. We still order the We are also looking at addtional The vest maker is unable to get the brass grave markers and the Chal- legacies from members who wish proper material and the orders have lenge Coins. to donate to AXPOW. If any mem- dropped off greatly. If you don’t bers have experience or ideas for have one and want to show your raising money, please let us know - support for AXPOW, you can order Clydie Ex-POW Bulletin we welcome all suggestions! The branded merchandise from our ven- Sept/Oct 2016 American Ex-Prisoners of War is the dor in Missouri. 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Pioneer Pkway, The second group will focus on the Suite 40, Arlington, TX 76010 David Eberly transition to Andersonville and on Publisher: Milton M. Moore, Jr., 2965 the melding of the organization with Sierra Bermeja, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 205 Roger Webster The National POW Museum. Now Editor: Cheryl Cerbone, 23 Cove View Williamsburg VA 23185 that the decision has been made, I Drive, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 (757) 253-9553 – Home will go to Andersonville over the Managing Editor: Cheryl Cerbone, 23 Cove View Drive, South Yarmouth, MA (757) 508-8453 - Cell weekend of September 15 during The Ride Home celebration to meet 02664 [email protected] Owner: American Ex-Prisoners of War, with Superintendent Charles Sellers 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, Suite 40, and the chairman of The Friends of Arlington, TX 76010-5396 Andersonville to explore Known bondholders, mortgagees, Our AXPOW organization has opportunities. 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or nerves to the gut and other in- nerve called the median nerve ternal organs (autonomic nerves). causes this syndrome. Sensorimotor Peripheral neuropathy is a very Generalized neuropathies present Polyneuropathy broad topic that demands classifica- as pain, numbness, tingling, and, tion for purposes of diagnosis, sometimes, weakness that affect Sensorimotor polyneuropathy is a evaluation, and treatment. An initial both sides of the body. The feet condition that causes a decreased distinction may be made between and toes are commonly affected ability to move or feel (sensation) focal and generalized peripheral early in the course of a generalized because of nerve damage. neuropathies. neuropathy. Generalized neuropathies are also called polyneuropathies. Causes A focal neuropathy means only one or, at most, a few nerves are injured. Sensorimotor polyneuropathy is a “Neuropathy” means “disease Pain, numbness, and weakness are confined to a single limb or a small bodywide (systemic) process that of nerve.” region of the trunk or head. Focal damages nerve cells, nerve fibers neuropathies are typically caused by (axons), and nerve coverings (myelin The term “peripheral” means that the compression or trauma. Carpal tun- sheath). Damage to the covering of disease is occurring to nerve tissue nel syndrome, a common syndrome the nerve cell causes nerve signals outside the brain and spinal cord. characterized by nighttime numb- Ex-POW Bulletin This includes injury of nerves to ness and tingling in the hand, is an muscles (motor nerves), nerves example of a focal neuropathy. Sept/Oct 2016 from the skin (sensory nerves), and/ Compression of a major forearm 7 medsearch, cont’d... to slow or stop. Damage to the nerve fiber or entire nerve cell can make the nerve stop working. Some neuropathies develop over years, while others can start and get severe within hours to days.
Nerve damage can be caused by: Autoimmune (when the body attacks itself) disorders Conditions that put pressure on nerves Decreased blood flow to the Pain, burning, tingling, or abnormal and independence nerve feeling in any area of the body Depending on the cause, Diseases that destroy the glue (called neuralgia) treatment may include: (connective tissue) that holds Weakness of the face, arms, or Changing medicines, if they are cells and tissues together legs, or any area of the body causing the problem Swelling (inflammation) of the Controlling blood sugar level, nerves Symptoms may develop quickly (as when the neuropathy is from in Guillain-Barré syndrome) or slowly diabetes Some diseases lead to over weeks to years. Symptoms Not drinking alcohol polyneuropathy that is mainly usually occur on both sides of the Taking daily nutritional sensory or mainly motor. Possible body. Most often, they start at the supplements causes of sensorimotor ends of the toes first. Medicines to treat the underlying polyneuropathy include: cause of the polyneuropathy Alcoholic neuropathy Exams and Tests Promoting Self-Care and Cancer (called a paraneoplastic Independence neuropathy) The health care provider will examine Exercises and retraining to Chronic inflammatory you and ask about your symptoms. maximize function of the neuropathy damaged nerves Diabetic neuropathy An exam may show: Job (vocational) therapy Drug-related neuropathy, Decreased feeling (may affect Occupational therapy including chemotherapy touch, pain, vibration, or position Orthopedic treatments Guillain-Barré syndrome sensation) Physical therapy Hereditary neuropathy Diminished reflexes (most Wheelchairs, braces, or splints Vitamin deficiency (vitamins B12, commonly the ankle) Control of Symptoms B1, and E) Muscle atrophy Muscle twitches Safety is important for people with Symptoms Muscle weakness neuropathy. Lack of muscle control Paralysis and decreased sensation can increase the risk of falls or other Symptoms may include any of the injuries. following: Tests may include: Biopsy Blood tests If you have movement difficulties, Decreased feeling in any area of Electrical test of the muscles these measures can help keep you the body (EMG) safe: Difficulty swallowing or Electrical test of nerve breathing conduction Leave lights on. Difficulty using the arms or X-rays or other imaging tests Remove obstacles (such as hands loose rugs that may slip on the Difficulty using the legs or feet Treatment floor). Difficulty walking Test water temperature before bathing. Goals of treatment include: Use railings. Ex-POW Bulletin Finding the cause Sept/Oct 2016 Wear protective shoes (such as Controlling the symptoms those with closed toes and low 8 Promoting a person’s self-care medsearch, cont’d... shoes or hot water when stepping into the heels). bathtub) Wear shoes that have non- Numbness slippery soles. Pain Trouble walking Other tips include: Weakness Difficulty breathing or swallowing (in severe Check your feet (or other cases) affected area) daily for bruises, open skin areas, or other injuries, which you may not References notice and can become infected. Check the inside of shoes often Hurley RW, Henriquez OH, for grit or rough spots that may Wu CL. Neuropathic pain injure your feet. syndromes. In: Benzon HT, Visit a foot doctor (podiatrist) to Rathmell JP, Wu CL, Turk assess and reduce the risk of DC, Argoff CE, Hurley RW, injury to your feet. eds. Practical Management Avoid leaning on your elbows, of Pain. 5th ed. Philadel- crossing your knees, or being in phia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; other positions that put 2014:chap 24. prolonged pressure on certain information about neuropathy. body areas. Neuropathy Action Foundation: Katitji B. Disorders of peripheral www.neuropathyaction.org nerves. In: Daroff RB, Jankovic J, Medicines used to treat this The Foundation for Peripherial Mazziotta JC, Pomeroy SK, eds. condition: Neuropathy: Bradley’s Neurology in Clinical www.foundationforpn.org/ Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Over-the-counter drugs and Neuropathy Support Network: Elsevier; 2016:chap 107. prescription pain relievers to www.neuropathysupportnetwork.org reduce stabbing pain (neuralgia) Ralph JW, Aminoff MJ. Neuromus- Anticonvulsants or anti- Outlook (Prognosis) cular complications of general depressants In some cases, you can fully recover medical disorders. In: Aminoff MJ, Lotions, creams, or medicated from peripheral neuropathy if your ed. Aminoff’s Neurology and Gen- patches provider can find the cause and eral Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, successfully treat it, and if the PA: Elsevier; 2014:chap 59. Use pain medicine only when damage does not affect the entire Update Date 1/5/2016 necessary. Keeping your body in the nerve cell. proper position or keeping bed Updated by: Joseph V. Campellone, linens off a tender body part may The amount of disability varies. MD, Division of Neurology, Cooper help control pain. Some people have no disability. University Hospital, Camden, NJ. Others have partial or complete loss Review provided by VeriMed When to Contact a Medical of movement, function, or feeling. Healthcare Network. Also reviewed Professional Nerve pain may be uncomfortable by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla and may last for a long time. Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Edi- torial team. Call your provider if you have loss of movement or feeling in a part of In some cases, sensorimotor U.S. National Library of Medicine your body. Early diagnosis and polyneuropathy causes severe, life- 8600 Rockville Pike treatment increase the chance of threatening symptoms. Bethesda, MD 20894 controlling the symptoms. U.S. Department of Health and Alternative Names Possible Complications Human Services National Institutes Polyneuropathy - sensorimotor of Health Problems that may result include: Support Groups Deformity Ex-POW Bulletin These groups can provide more Injury to feet (caused by bad Sept/Oct 2016 9 Ex-POW Bulletin Sept/Oct 2016 10 that takes into consideration the legislative 2016-2017 Legislative 90,000 current available spaces, the 27,000 additional spaces from its Committee millennium project, and the 45,000 PNC Charles Susino, Jr. to 50,000 spaces to be gained from ND Charles Anthony Susino a southern expansion into where [email protected] the Navy Annex once stood.
A proposed Senate Bill, Veterans veterans with chronic pain and men- First Act, establishes sweeping re- tal health conditions. Overdoses form for mental health services by from heroin, prescription drugs, and the VA for the veterans. It passed opioid pain relievers last year sur- the VA subcommittee and is await- passed car accidents as the leading ing the full vote of the senate, iden- PNC Charles Susino Jr cause of injury-related death in tified as S 2921. Chairman America. 136 Jefferson Street Proposed Bill HR. 799 is calling on Metuchen, NJ 08840 The Senate also passed S. 1555, the the United States Government to (732) 549-5775 phone & fax Filipino Veterans of World War II resume talks with the Democratic (732) 713-8811 cell Congressional Gold Medal Act of People’s Republic of Korea regard- 2015, which recognizes Filipino vet- ing the research, investigation, re- The political landscape has been erans for their support of the covery, and identification of miss- very busy. The Republicans have United States Armed Forces during ing and unaccounted members of named their candidate, Donald World War II. It awaits a vote by the the United States Armed Forces Trump and the Democrats have put House of Representatives. from the Korean War. This Bill is still their support behind Hillary Clinton. in the early stages and would ben- It is hard to remember two more The Commission on Care efit from your support by contact- dissimilar candidates. With most was created in 2014 under legisla- ing your Congressman. Presidents obtaining two terms for tion that established the Veterans eight years in the White House, it is Choice program to report on rec- —————Remember————— critical you support the candidate ommending ways to improve the VA that best represents your beliefs health care system. Its final report and values. was issued including 18 recommen- You can research the status of any dations on how VA delivers care to Bill in Congress by accessing the Prior to the Congressional summer veterans, the governance and website govtrack.us and search by vacation, there have been several workforce of the VA health care Bill number or subject. Politicians actions taken on behalf of veter- system and which veterans are eli- must hear from us to take action! ans. First, the Veterans Compensa- gible for VA health care. Diverse tion COLA Act of 2016 has been opinions exist within Congress, the House Veterans Affairs passed by both the House and Sen- VA, and Veterans service organiza- Committee ate and is awaiting the President’s tions. The expectations were for Jeff Miller, Florida signature. Unlike Social Security ben- the Commission to provide Con- Chairman efits, which are automatically in- gress with a framework for design- 336 Cannon House Office Building creased by statute, Congress must ing the Veterans Health Administra- Washington, DC 20515 pass a bill each year to ensure that tion for the next 20 years. (202) 225-4136 the benefits that disabled veterans and their survivors have earned are The Arlington National Advisory Senate Veterans Affairs increased to keep pace with infla- committee is studying whether Committee tion. The Social Security Adminis- changes could or should be made Johnny Isakson, Georgia tration typically announces COLA to eligibility requirements to extend Chairman changes in October. the cemetery’s lifespan. Right now, 131 Russell SOB all active-duty deaths are eligible, as U.S. Senate Congress also passed S. 524, the well as military retirees, those with Washington, D.C. 20510 Comprehensive Addiction and Re- qualifying medals, and those with (202) 224-3643 covery Act of 2016, which aims to honorable discharges. Based on its address the abuse of opioids current pace, Arlington will run out Ex-POW Bulletin throughout the country including of space sometime between the Sept/Oct 2016 limiting the use of opioids to treat years 2050 and 2070, a timeframe 11 Andersonville National Historic Site andersonville often notice the heat and humidity. Park staffs use such moments as opportunities to help visitors begin to connect with and understand the prisoner of war experience.
As summer turns to fall, park staff continues to work diligently on nu- merous projects. For our Adminis- trative Division, September is the busiest time of the year as the fed- eral government’s fiscal year comes to an end and budgets must be rec- Andersonville NHS onciled and accounts closed out. The Resource Management staff is 496 Cemetery Road carefully cataloging and working Andersonville, GA 31711 with the park’s collections. Mainte- (229) 924-0343 nance staff has their hands full as Supt. Charles Sellars summer rains slow project work and speed the growth of grass and [email protected] other vegetation that must be man- honored to continue working with aged. Interpretation staff gears up Georgia Southwestern State Univer- for the new school year and upcom- sity and The Ride Home to conduct ing events. All park divisions have this annual event. annual reports to complete at this time of year. None of these activi- The “Victory From Within” traveling ties takes precedence over our POW exhibit will be on display at the commitment to serve the public, National Civil War Naval Museum in continue burial operations for our Columbus, Georgia until January 31, fallen military, and preserve the sto- 2017. We invite anyone visiting the ries of American prisoners of war. Columbus area to visit the National Civil War Naval Museum and see this As the end of August 1864 ap- We invite everyone to attend our powerful exhibit. Park staff will be proached, POW George Pennington National POW/MIA Recognition Day conducting some much-needed wrote a short, pointed journal en- activities in September. The Avenue cleaning and inspections of the ex- try. “Very hot, no signs of getting of Flags will be raised in the park in hibit, which has been traveling for 3 out of here yet.” The open field of honor of this day. The Convocation years now. Camp Sumter military prison, better will take place September 14th, 11:00 known as Andersonville, offered a.m., at Georgia Southwestern State Andersonville National Historic Site Pennington and the other Union University in Americus. The featured and other national parks continue to prisoners of war no relief from the speaker for the Convocation will commemorate the 100th birthday of intense sun and oppressive heat be Dr. Derek Mallett, Assistant Pro- the National Park Service in 2016. The and humidity of summer in south- fessor of Military History, U.S. Army National Park Service Centennial ern Georgia. That August saw Camp Command and General Staff Col- message is a recurring theme incor- Sumter at its worst, with 33,000 men lege, Ft. Gordon, Georgia. Dr. Mallett porated into park events across the crammed in a space built for 10,000 will speak about his work at the nation as we recognize the agency and with the stench of unsanitary Joint POW/MIA Accounting Com- entrusted to care for America’s spe- conditions noted by communities mand in Honolulu, Hawaii and the cial places and tell America’s stories. ten miles away. ongoing work to identify the unac- National Park sites preserve our counted for from America’s past shared heritage and history, includ- th Over 150 years later, it is difficult conflicts. On September 16 , 9:00 ing the legacy of courage and sacri- for visitors to imagine the suffer- a.m., a rededication of the USS fice embodied by those Americans ing those American soldiers and so Pueblo Memorial Plaque will take who have suffered as prisoners of many others endured for their coun- place in the park in front of the Na- war. try. Late summer visitors to tional Prisoner of War Museum. Sev- eral members of the USS Pueblo’s crew, who were held prisoner for Ex-POW Bulletin 11 months by North Korea in 1968, Sept/Oct 2016 are expected to attend, and one crew member will share their story 12 as part of this rededication. We are Already suffering from malnutrition, Because so many “statements of civilians no child of this age can make it truth” and “true facts” have come through two full days in the hot sun across my desk on a daily basis re- hanging from a barbed wire fence garding our WWII prison history, I de- without water. Coupling with the cided to do something about it and tale of a whole night of the same attempt to set the record straight. treatment seems to replenish the Or at least, try to. It boggles my writer’s lack of sensibility and mental mind and sometimes causes me frus- capacity, leaving an enormous trating moments of shoulder flinch- playing field for Russell’s proclivity ing when dealing with these state- for blatant lies. ments. JVC Alice Gollin, Chair Two main characteristics of the One of my favorites is – “When Gen- climate in the Philippines are: severe eral MacArthur came into Santo Setting the Record elevated temperatures and severe Tomas standing on the back of a Straight atmospheric humidity. This poor flatbed truck”…………….Now, this child would have been dead in a few person was not in Santo Tomas, but An occasional column intended to hours from immediate dehydration her mother was. She emphatically highlight and correct grievous with renal failure, and multiple assured me her mother would not historical errors being perpetuated organs shut down. make up this story. She saw him on about the civilian prisoner the truck. We went a few rounds on experience and war in the I am not addressing the results of this one. Philippines~Sascha Jansen “tearing out her fingernails.” Why? None of these atrocities happened. My response to her was that he A friend sent a newspaper article Not one child in any civilian prison came into camp in a Command car, written by a Diana Russell Cantrel, camp in the Philippines was ever as a flat bed truck was wide open who was in Los Banos Civilian treated thusly. Want proof? Ask and dangerous to be so exposed for Japanese Prison Camp in the anyone of the civilian prisoners the enemy to see. On his arrival on Philippines during WWII, and I just from the Los Baños, Santo Tomas, February 7th, just 4 days after our thought I would send along this bit Baguio and Bilibid camps that are liberation, as the Manila battle was of information to shake up your alive and well. Most importantly, all raging, no one rode around on a day. Ready? the camps kept meticulous records flatbed truck, let alone a General of of grave illnesses and hospitalized the opposing army. What a target Cantrel was a special guest for the patients of all ages. that would have been. We saw Gen- 196th Regimental Combat Team eral MacArthur arrive and leave in a Reunion in Idaho, where she Any questionable maltreatment, Command car. There are pictures to revealed her made up stories to an torturing and executions by the prove this. I still have that nagging audience of veterans, with her Japanese were reported and feeling I did not make any points. article running in their newsletter, recorded. The wounded prisoners THE FOXHOLE. This article was and those who died from shelling Recently, this query came to my at- about her life in camp with her and air attacks were treated by tention. A woman wrote that she family, and states in part – “I knew medical staff, noted, and became heard from the son of her father’s life was a desperate enterprise post-liberation camp statistics. Any good friend. His father was in the where you pleased or you were questions? We will be more than US Military and came in with the lib- punished. The first time I failed glad to SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT. erating troops to Manila. He himself to please, they pulled out my was not assigned to the Ist Cav’s fingernails. The second time I was Later on in the article, Diana informs Flying Column, but talked his way hung on barbed wire for a night us, “My mother died at the age of into hitchhiking with the lead tank, and 2 days without water. I was 44 years from the effects of torture.” Battling Basic, to liberate Santo 3 years old.” Again, we are snowed with grave Tomas. He did so because he had a untruths by a mind that has a need gal friend who was in this particular Really? Did you folks get that? to place itself on center stage in a camp who he wanted to see. Upon WWII tragedy, plagiarizing other’s crashing through the front gate with Cantrel takes grievous blind real life horrific events, no matter this tank, he saw his friend standing liberties in charging that these what the cost. with other women teachers by a Japanese atrocities really did Ex-POW Bulletin happen to her. Well, now-let’s Shame, Diana Russell Cantrel! delve into these claims. Sept/Oct 2016 13 museum as “America’s National civilian, cont’d... World War II Museum.” The Stephen building. His heroic gesture of E. Ambrose Memorial Fund scooping up these women onto the continues to support the tank and going out the front gate events development of the museum’s immediately to freedom became a Center for Study of the American th little too much for me to bear. Talk Sept. 7-11, 2016. The 106 Infan- Spirit, it’s educational programs and th about flinching and wincing! try Division and 104 Infantry Di- oral history and public initiatives. vision Reunion. The 70th annual th Those of us who were in camp, and/ reunion of the 106 Infantry Divi- Some of his memorable works within recent times include the HBO or in Manila at the time, know this is sion will be jointly held with the th series – the unforgettable Saving not true. We all know the answers. 104 ID in Arlington, VA. For details, please visit http:// Private Ryan, also Band of Brothers Battling Basic did not turn around to – E Company – 101st Airborne and leave camp as soon as it arrived. 106thinfdivassn.org/ events.html#annual or email D-Day, and his book, Citizen Sol- They did not scoop up anyone. The diers, which became a number one machine gunner of said tank, John [email protected], or call Wayne Dunn at 410-409-1141. New York Times best seller. His con- Hencke, became our good friend till tributions to American history are his passing three years ago. We got gifts of the ages. the real story from him through the Sept. 15-17, 2016. The Ride Home, for National POW/MIA Recognition years. They had to secure the camp Located on a six acre campus, in and to keep us safe. They had a job Day. Events will be held at downtown New Orleans, where five to do for the whole camp, not flee Andersonville/Americus, GA. All soaring pavilions house historical the grounds with a bunch of women POWs are honored guests of The exhibits, multimedia experiences, a taking them straight into the arms Ride Home. Room accomodations, period dining theater, an expansive of a hot war in the city. The end- Heroes Dinner and Ground Pounder collection of oral histories and arti- ing? I put my spurs on for this one. & Fly-Boy Luncheon is included. For facts stands tall with the idea of in- It pained me to hear this delightful more information, please see pages troducing the public of students and lady keep saying to me, “But, why 22-23 of the March/April issue, EX- scholars to the inside of WW II. The would he tell such tales?” POW Bulletin or contact: Jim “Moe” museum, with its treasures, wel- Moyer, The Ride Home, 3818 comes us to its generation that sac- rificed so much to secure our free- Write to me if you have any ques- Litchfield Loop, Lake Wales, FL dom. tions on particular points of inter- 33859; Phone: 863-324-7268; est or historical fact or fiction need- [email protected]. www.theridehome.com Arrival: Wednesday – February 1st ing clarification. If I do not know the Hotel: Embassy Suites New Orleans answer, I know people who do. You can bet on it! Feb. 1, 2017. BACEPOW Reunion in New Orleans, LA. The WW II Banquet: February 2nd Maraming Salamats! Museum in New Orleans was inspired by Stephen E. Ambrose, All Day Program and Visit at WW Bahalana! American historian and biographer , II Museum - February 3rd Sascha Jansen a long-time professor of history at [email protected] the University of New Orleans and Departure Dates: Feb 4th or the author of many best selling choose your own personal depar- volumes of American popular ture date. BACEPOW history, Mr. Ambrose’s life passion Bay Area Civilian Ex-Prisoners was concentrated on the European Please keep these dates in mind for of War. Membership is open Theater of WWII before his untimely a memorable 2017 BACEPOW re- death in 2002. to all former prisoners union. More information will be forthcoming in the months to come. of the Japanese, their Ambrose’s works and avid interests families, and friends. and specific works with D-Day There is an active veterans, inspired him to found the Your BACEPOW Board of Directors descendents group. National D-Day Museum in New www.bacepow.net Orleans. He initiated fundraising by For any questions please contact: donating $500,000 and secured Commander, Angus Lorenzen Sascha Jansen large contributions from the federal [email protected] government, the State of Louisiana, 707-448-2909 Ex-POW Bulletin Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Sept/Oct 2016 many individual smaller donations. 14 In 2003, Congress designated the Tuesday, December 6 Military Band Performance 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. | Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai 8th Annual Ewa Field Battlefield Commemoration 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Ewa Plain Battlefield Freedom Bell Opening Ceremony and Bell Ringing 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park Wednesday, December 7 National Pearl Harbor Remem- brance Day Commemoration 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. | Kilo Pier, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | Live Stream Available Attack on Hickam Field Ceremony Thursday, December 1 & Reception 7:50 a.m. | The 75th Military Band Performance 8:45 a.m. Atterbury Circle, Hickam AFB Commemoration to 10 a.m. | Pearl Harbor Visitor Brunch with Veterans 9 a.m. | Center Lanai Officers’ Club Lanai, Hickam AFB of the December 7, 1941 Friday, December 2 Freedom Bell Ringing 10 a.m. to 5 Attack on Pearl Harbor Military Band Performance 8:45 p.m. | USS Bowfin Submarine a.m. to 10 a.m. | Pearl Harbor Museum & Park Visitor Center Lanai 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Reunion Association Mass Band Performance Noon to Wreath Laying Ceremony 1:30 1 p.m. | Battleship Missouri Me- Focus and Theme p.m. to 2 p.m. | National Memo- morial Japan’s December 7, 1941 attack on rial Cemetery of the Pacific USS Oklahoma Memorial Ceremony Pearl Harbor and six other military (Punchbowl) 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | USS Okla- bases on the Hawaiian island of Movie on Waikiki Beach (U.S. Air homa Memorial, Ford Island Oahu precipitated America’s entry Force Theme) 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade and into World War II, a global conflict. | Waikiki Outdoor Theater Public Ceremony 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 Pearl Harbor endures as a symbol of Saturday, December 3 p.m. | Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki American resilience and resolve, and Military Band Performance 8:45 Thursday, December 8 the annual commemoration of the a.m. to 10 a.m. | Pearl Harbor Freedom Bell Ringing 7 a.m. to 5 attack on Pearl Harbor fosters re- Visitor Center Lanai p.m. | USS Bowfin Submarine flection, remembrance, and under- Sunday, December 4 Museum & Park standing. Military Band Performance 8:45 Doris Miller Bust Rededication Cer- a.m. to 10 a.m. | Pearl Harbor emony 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | The 75th anniversary of the attack Visitor Center Lanai Doris Miller Housing on Pearl Harbor is an opportunity to Ford Island Aerological Tower Movie on Waikiki Beach (U.S. Ma- honor the sacrifice and dedication Dedication 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Pa- rine Corps Theme) 7:30 p.m. to 10 of our “Greatest Generation” both cific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor p.m. | Waikiki Outdoor Theater civilian and military, the endured in- Hawaii Remembers - Block Party Friday, December 9 credible sacrifices on December 7, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Home of the Freedom Bell Ringing 7 a.m. to 5 1941, the “date which will live in in- Brave Museum & Brewseum p.m. | USS Bowfin Submarine famy.” It would thrust America into Movie on Waikiki Beach (U.S. Navy Museum & Park World War II, changing Hawaii and Theme) 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Movie on Waikiki Beach (U.S. Coast America forever and continues to Waikiki Outdoor Theater Guard Movie Theme) 7:30 p.m. to define their place in the world. The Monday, December 5 10 p.m. | Waikiki Outdoor The- events of that date triggered our Military Band Performance 8:45 ater resolve as a nation, our can-do atti- a.m. to 10 a.m. | Pearl Harbor Saturday, December 10 tude and resourcefulness and an Visitor Center Lanai Freedom Bell Ringing 7 a.m. to 5 unmatched commitment to the de- Movie on Waikiki Beach (U.S. Army p.m. | USS Bowfin Submarine fense of freedom. Theme) 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Museum & Park Waikiki Outdoor Theater Events - free and open to the pub- Evening with the Keynote Speaker Ex-POW Bulletin lic. For more information, go to: http:/ 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Pearl Harbor Sept/Oct 2016 /pearlharbor75thanniversary.com Visitor Center Theater 15 Solemn Honor From Gallant Steeds by Alice A. Booher
Horses have been an integral part of military history for thousands of years, in and out of battle. For the most part, many of these practices have been phased out [although it should be noted that for the first time since WWII and the cessation of the Cavalry, at the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom, Ameri- can soldiers on horses were in- serted into the mountains of North- ern Afghanistan]. However, one of the most familiar and compelling rituals involving horses endures: their visually haunting participation maintain erect posture and high pro- designation of Caisson Soldiers in a Full Military Honors funeral. The fessional standards. The soldiers with the Additional Skill Identifier D2 elegant precision, memorable learn to prepare and clean the - Army Horseman. The unit is rela- beauty and professional majesty of saddle, stall and horse, shine 314 tively self-supporting and even these horse units deserve further pieces of brass each morning, and trains soldiers as farriers (skilled investigation. maintain unique ceremonial tack and combination of a blacksmith and harness. Each horse gets a daily pre- part veterinarian for all those Most prominent are the members of dawn shower: some love it, some equine hoof problems). Full vet fa- the Caisson platoon of the 3d merely tolerate it, and some consider cilities are available close-by. Sol- United States Infantry “The Old it a time to “horse around”. The diers enjoy long but apparently ful- Guard.” Located at Joint Base Myer/ soldier dries, grooms and prepares filling hours in their weekly alternat- Henderson Hall (Ft. Myer), The Old his horse to be hitched up to the ing stints, taking care of the horses Guard is a remarkable volunteer unit caisson, taking several hours (start- and the equipment, and ceremonial (the Army’s oldest infantry regiment ing at 0400 hours). The Army has a duties. Most horses live at Ft. Myer dating to 1784) which is responsible but some rest during off-weeks for military ceremonies at The at nearby Ft. Belvoir. The platoon White House, the Pentagon is comprised of 4 riding teams, and at national memorials, roughly 50 service men and maintains the 24/7 vigil at the women, and about 60 horses, all Tomb of the Unknowns, and observed by a watchful stable-resi- serves as mounted escort dent black tabby cat called for funerals at Arlington Na- Rihanna. tional Cemetery. [Utilization of the Caisson Platoon is an The 5 black caissons, built in 1918, honor reserved for officers and used for 75mm cannons, were of the U.S. military who are originally equipped with ammuni- eligible for burial or tion chests, spare wheels, and inurnment]. The horses are tools. Today these have been re- saddle-broken when re- moved and replaced with the flat ceived, but the soldiers are deck on which the casket rests. infantrymen, not usually For cremains, the urn may be trained horsemen; both un- placed in an elevated niche at the dergo rigorous training. A casket back which is covered by McClellan saddle is used, and the flag. For casket security, they both rider and horse must are currently replacing brass tabs; the paint and other accoutrements Ex-POW Bulletin are kept immaculate. Sept/Oct 2016 16 horse, although Tobias steeds, cont’d.. Lear, Washington’s per- sonal secretary recorded The two on-duty teams at any given that Washington’s horse time consist of seven horses, six of was part of his funeral. whom pull the caisson. Horses, Similarly, Zachary Taylor’s matched gray (or “white”) or black personal horse, Old (or dark brown), used to be pur- Whitey, was in his funeral chased or bred by the Army, but procession. now come through donations (e.g., 7 elegant Spanish Riding Stable Perhaps the best known Lipizzaners were given to the Army equine member of the in 1981 by Temple Smith, Jr. of IL). Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Each team has one Section Horse; U.S. Infantry Regiment (The two Lead Horses (second most ex- Old Guard) was the coal perienced); Two Swing Horses (least black Morgan-American funeral in 1945, and the Dwight experienced, in the middle); and Quarterhorse Cross named for GEN David Eisenhower funeral in March Two Wheel Horses (most experi- John J. (Black Jack) Pershing. Foaled 1969]. For the mourning assassina- enced, nearest the caisson, acting in KS, January 19, 1947, he was said tion-stunned nation watching it on as brakes, (e.g., Lee and Grant tried to be “sleek, beautiful, fiery and TV, Black Jack and his remarkable to stop a runaway caisson and sometimes hard to manage”. He ar- spirit would symbolize the aura of were injured some years ago). All rived as a 6-year old at Ft. Myer from the Kennedy funeral. According to seven are saddled, but only the the Ft. Reno, OK cavalry remount an article by a Pentagram reporter, three on the left side and the Sec- station. He was the last of the Quar- on the day of that funeral, his han- tion Horse (which is the guide termaster-issue horses branded dler (who had been with him in 70 horse) are ridden. In war, the three with the U.S. Army brand on his left funerals), said he was particularly without mounts would have held shoulder and his Army serial num- unruly and nearly uncontrollable. supplies, feed or were intended as ber 2V56 on the left side of his Spooked by a loud noise as a cais- replacements. The horses may mis- neck. Black Jack served in more than son wheel snagged on a large steel chievously roll their eyes or nip at a thousand funerals (mostly at Ar- grate as they passed the Treasury one another while being prepared, lington), but is perhaps best known Department, the horse also stepped but once hooked up and work as the compelling rider-less horse on the handler’s foot at St. starts, they are categorically all busi- at state funerals, [John F. Kennedy Matthews Cathedral, and remained ness. (1963); Herbert Hoover (1964); agitated throughout the procession. Lyndon B. Johnson (1973); and Gen- One of his greatest admirers was One of the oldest and most evoca- eral Douglas MacArthur (1964)]. Jacqueline Kennedy, who asked the tive of military traditions in a full [The horse unit and caisson were Secretary of the Army if she could honor funeral is that of the rider also used for Washington portions purchase him when he retired. Her less, caparisoned (“cap” or orna- of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt request was acknowledged; she mented horse). It is said that this later received his ca- dates back to the time of Genghis parison, which in- Khan, the saddle being empty and cluded his saddle, the rider’s boots reversed in the bridle, saddle blan- stirrups, signifying that the service ket, sword, boots member would never ride again and spurs. However, (the ancient ceremony also in- when not working, volved sacrificing the horse for the horse was known burial alongside the deceased war- in the barn as a rior). The riderless horse is now “ham”, putting on a authorized for Army and Marines show when a child or burials for those of the rank of camera was present. COL and above. A service mem- Thousands swarmed ber escort carries the deceased’s to his fan club and colors with the unit. even baked him his favorite butter pecan Riderless horses participated in birthday cakes, fed the funerals of George Washing- him sugar cubes and ton and Abraham Lincoln, accord- generally fussed ing to various histories and The Washington Post in February 2016. Ex-POW Bulletin Other sources note that Lincoln Sept/Oct 2016 was the first to have a caparisoned 17 known for excellence, the steeds, cont’d... Old Guard soldiers gave Jules a much more suit- over him to his delight. Richard able name (for the WWI Nixon sent him a birthday card. Re- hero Sgt Alvin C. York). tiring in 1973, his health deterio- The skinny new arrival rated; after his death in February needed to bulk up a bit. In 1976, 400 people attended the fu- describing his stable be- neral, his cremains carried on the havior, it was said that caisson he had led so many times. whenever there were visi- He was buried with Full Military Hon- tors, he would stick his ors on Summerall Field near the flag- head into the aisle and pole, a parade site usually reserved shake it in circles to get at- for senior retirements, with a spe- tention for a pat. His ini- cial horseshoe configuration of tial goofiness morphed into a more alism and elegance as the riderless shrubs and a bas-relief headstone. enduring gentle charm, although he horse. However, in time, Kennedy Several books were written about (like many of his stablemates), con- developed the habit of kicking sol- him including Robert Knuckle’s Black tinued to mug for the cameras. He diers as well as the occasional car Jack: Americans Famous Riderless came to love his new home where tire, so he was retired from service Horse (2002). he was decidedly the “king”, even and put up for adoption. An article in retirement; and developed into a in The Washington Post on July 12, The riderless horse tapped for master of all responsibilities from 2016, noted that he had just been Ronald Reagan’s funeral in June pulling marriage carriages to pag- adopted by a former caisson sol- 2004 was Sergeant York, a black 15- eants and parades, and was never dier, Carroll Urzendowski, at Ft. Polk, hands Standardbred gelding with distracted. He became more and LA., whose family includes his wife, bright eyes and a roached mane more professional in demeanor and 3 and 4 year old kids, and an 85 (making him look a bit like Opie Tay- accepted all responsibilities with acre ranch in TX. Urzendowski de- lor on The Andy Griffith Show, grace and class. [See http:// scribed Kennedy as “interesting”; apologies to Ron Howard). He www.equisearch.com). “let’s say he will take advantage of started out life with the insipid name his handler if the handler allows him of Allaboard Jules who “tried hard” Of more recent to”…it’s like raising a child. He in- horses, Freedom is a tends to stop the hoof pawing busi- 12 year old cream-col- ness by getting Kennedy to trust ored Quarterhorse him again and giving him something gelding at 15.2 hands, else to think about. acquired in 2010 as a therapeutic riding Quincy is an 11 year old black horse at the Ft. Belvoir Quarterhorse gelding. He briefly Training Facility. He worked in the caisson group, and had to be retired from is known for being approachable caisson duty when he and loving with visitors, particularly was diagnosed with children. In the funeral processions, uveal cysts of his eye; Quincy usually walked at the front put up for adoption, or in the middle position. Articles he is now living with featuring Quincy note that he 27 year old Jenna seems to know when someone is but had had a rather lackluster ca- Sears in King George County, VA, praising him, to which he responds reer until 1996 (in 3 years, won 5 where he will be used for casual trail by nodding, a gesture that is similar of 23 starts) at Freehold Raceway riding. to what he in NJ. Donated to the Army in 1997, gives when he had an undeniably engaging per- Kennedy is a 15- they play music sonality, but at the first, he was said year old black Stan- in the barn. His to be “more Gomer Pyle than dardbred gelding at stall was next George Patton”. Since he was in a 14.3 hands. Pur- to Kennedy’s. stable with other horses with his- chased after retir- Quincy devel- torically relevant names such as ing from racing and oped sore feet the two brothers Grant and Lee, groomed to be a (diagnosed as who had already made themselves caisson horse, he navicular dis- Ex-POW Bulletin impressed all who ease, requiring encountered him a special thera- Sept/Oct 2016 with his profession- peutic shoe 18 begun to visit the steeds, cont’d... stables at Ft. Myer during the annual and medications), was retired and TAPS seminar. (The made available for adoption. The book is suitable for Post’s July piece noted that Quincy both children and had just been adopted by Sean adults, is beautifully Sutton and Kristen Whittaker, a vet- illustrated by eran and his wife with a 7 and a 10 Shelley Johannes, year old at Whit Acres Farm in MA. and may be pur- Quincy’s new digs include automatic chased on the sec- fly spraying in summer, heated barn ondary market). In in winter, a padded stall and 7 other describing the permanent horse residents and 5 or award winning small more boarders receiving veterinary book, Deborah care. Mullen, wife of former Chairman of In the long list of larger-than-life the Joint Chiefs of Arlington military horses, Klinger is Staff ADM Mike unique. A black Percheron Morgan Mullen (who gave a Cross Breed with a white star on copy of the book his forehead, Klinger weighs 1,400 to England’s Queen pounds and stands 16 hands high. Elizabeth II), said: He was born on a farm in Lamar, IA “Klinger is a beauti- and worked there until he was 3 ful touching story, years old when he was donated to and written so simply, yet managing the Caisson Platoon (March 2003). to capture the sadness, the pride, It is worth mentioning that Arling- In 2010, Betsy Beard [who lost her the honor – and more. Every Ameri- ton National Cemetery is not the only son Army Specialist Bradley S. can should read this book.” Klinger, only facility that reveres and well Beard in Operation Iraqi Freedom in one of the largest of the horses, uses their equine soldiers…one 2004] of the nonprofit Tragedy As- was also one of the most gentle and perfect recent collateral example sistance Program for Survivors soon became a favorite. Klinger has was the horse who drew the cais- (TAPS) lovingly wrote a fictionalized served as the Wheel Horse closest son at the September 2015 version of his story, Klinger: A Story to the caisson and as the Section Andersonville POW Museum and of Honor and Hope (ISBN #978-0- Horse, leading the others through Cemetery burial ceremony for 578-05431-5, published by TAPS the cemetery. Inducted in 2012 to 13,000 POWS. The earnest hard with the help of the American Le- the Equus Foundation Horse Stars working white horse, named Trav- gion Child Welfare Foundation), cit- Hall of Fame, Klinger has become a eler, was purchased in Georgia from ing his history and noting the ex- celebrity around Washington, having the Amish in Ohio who had trained traordinary bond that had devel- participated in more than 5,000 him. According to Charles Barr, Cem- oped between this special horse burial ceremonies, led Presidential etery Administrator in correspon- and the children and mentors of the Inaugural Parades, and has been the dence with Florida’s Jim “Moe” TAPS Good Grief Camp who had repeated guest of honor at the Moyer of The Ride Home, Traveler Washington International Horse Show Kids Day which established the Klinger Award in 2012. The sometimes mischievous Klinger (many will remem- ber the favorite actor Jamie Farr’s Corporal Max- well Q. Klinger, of M*A*S*H) is an easy-going giant who loves visitors and sometimes lets sol- diers sit on him when he is lying down. Klinger patiently worked with the wounded warriors undergoing Equine Assisted Psycho- Ex-POW Bulletin therapy Program at Walter Reed Na- tional Military Medical Center. Sept/Oct 2016 19 usarmy.jbmhh.mdw.mbx.tog- My Experience steeds, cont’d... [email protected]. In the most recent worked the funeral in association cases of Kennedy and Quincy, the as an Intern at with the Hall County Sheriff’s De- press became involved, thousands Andersonville partment Honor Guard team, pulling of individuals posted messages, and 25 families applied for each National Historic Site horse showing a willing- By Andrew Astley ness to accept quite a re- sponsibility. A vigorous vetting process is under- taken including site visits after review of the exten- sive questionnaire re- sponses.
These huge, valiant profi- cient four-legged soldiers are known as consum- mate professionals when at work; they hold heads high, remain unperturbed Over the last two months it has been (by flapping flags, can- my honor to work as an intern with the caisson on which rested the nons and planes, guns, kids, noise the Interpretation program at pine casket containing child-made and sundry frights), are calm and Andersonville National Historic Site. individual 13,000 stars. motionless for hours and diligently perfect the routine of 8 funerals a In December of 2015, I was chosen When an Army caisson horse is re- day. They must be unexcitable but as one of Gettysburg College’s tired from caisson duty, and if no alert, and have steady nerves. They Pohanka interns for the coming year. other equestrian military units need are bright, clever, occasionally This internship places students from his services, he may go on the liter- moody, beautiful and often funny, Gettysburg College at a number of ally greener pastures, as part of the and tend to be playful or mischie- different national parks along the adoption process. The Defense vous when bored...well rounded length of the east coast from Lex- Reutilization and Marketing Office, soldiers who honor others with ington, Massachusetts to in association with the 3d U.S. In- their expert precision and pres- Andersonville, Georgia. My two top fantry Regiment’s Caisson Horse ence. The bonds between these choices had been Andersonville and Adoption program ensure that the horses, each other and their human Appomattox Court House. Both of horses are all placed for free in associates are extraordinary. these sites I chose for the same rea- good homes and are well cared for There is much written about the son. I wanted the opportunity and in retirement from military service. noble horse, but two adages seem challenge of interpreting sites that This is not an insub- are still so active in memory today. stantial commitment Both of these sites, although for dif- for the adopter. ferent reasons, I felt would be the The program pub- opportunity I was looking for and lishes horses ready Andersonville has certainly proved for retirement to a to be exactly that. Website, identifies potential adopters, I believe that the past is only dead and selects the best to those who ignore it and my time candidate. The spe- here at Andersonville has only reaf- cifics of the Cais- firmed that belief. The National Pris- son Horse Adoption oner of War Museum, the Civil War Program is gov- prison site, and the National Cem- erned by October etery all have very powerful stories 14, 2014, The Old Guard Regimen- that touch visitors in unique and of- tal Policy Letter #17 – Caisson Horse appropriate in this context: An old ten very personal ways. Adoption. Details are found at Cais- Yiddish proverb states: “The wagon son Horse Adoption Application at: rests in winter; the sleigh in sum- Andersonville National Historic Site mer; the horse never”; and an old means numerous things to many Ex-POW Bulletin Arabian proverb similarly notes: people, whether it is a place of re- “The wind of heaven is that which membrance for a loved one who is Sept/Oct 2016 blows between a horse’s ears”. buried here, a place of mourning, or 20 Virginia, Kansas, Montana and intern, cont’d... Arizona. In anticipation of the News program’s end, Project ARCH providers were contacted and Briefs invited to continue to provide health care to Veterans under the Veterans Choice Program. Nearly 50% decline in Veteran Homelessness HR 4910
The U.S. Department of Housing and H.R. 4910 has been introduced into Urban Development (HUD), U.S. the House of Representatives by Department of Veterans Affairs Congressman Leonard Lance of (VA), and the U.S. Interagency New Jersey that would direct the a place of learning about prisoners Council on Homelessness (USICH) POW/MIA flag to be flown beneath of war and events that happened announced the number of veterans the U.S. Flag every day the U.S. Flag here. Further these meanings are experiencing homelessness in the is flown over the U.S. Capitol and not static. Whether it is a visitor’s United States has been cut nearly the White House. Current law re- first time in the park or they are re- in half since 2010. The data quires the POW/MIA flag to be dis- turning with friends or relatives, revealed a 17-percent decrease in played only on Armed Forces Day, people are constantly creating new veteran homelessness between Memorial Day, Flag Day, Indepen- meanings of this place for them- January 2015 and January 2016— dence Day, National POW/MIA Rec- selves. To be in a position where I quadruple the previous year’s ognition Day, and Veterans Day. play a role in the interpretation of annual decline—and a 47-percent this meaning for people by provid- decrease since 2010. The bill was introduced into the ing information and provoking House Judiciary Committee and was thought has been an incredibly ful- Project ARCH Transition then referred to the Subcommittee filling privilege. The Andersonville on the Constitution and Civil/Jus- site is an incredible place and I of- As the Project ARCH pilot program tice. ten find it difficult to put into words. came to an end last month, My time here has meant much to me Department of Veterans Affairs POW/MIA Recoveries and I know I will go forward encour- Secretary Robert A. McDonald aging many to visit after feeling for announced that Veterans enrolled myself this place’s importance. “Keeping the Promise”, “Fulfill their in the program will be able to Trust” and “No one left behind” are continue receiving care closer to several of many mottos that refer home. Taking advantage of options to the efforts of the Department available under the Veterans Choice Scorpion In Your Tent of Defense to recover those who Program, such as the “unusual or became missing while serving our excessive burden provision” and nation. The number of Americans A man was conducting an All Provider Agreements, Veterans Service member briefing one who remain missing from conflicts receiving care under Project ARCH in this century are: World War II day, and he will continue care without posed the question: “What (73,515) Korean War (7,841), Cold interruption when the pilot program War (126), Vietnam War (1,627), 1991 would you do if you found a ended August 7. scorpion in your Gulf War (5), and Libya (1). Over 600 Defense Department men and tent?” “There is nothing more important to A Sailor said, “I’d step on it.” women — both military and civilian us than serving the Veterans who — work in organizations around the A Soldier said, “I’d hit it with served our country,” said Secretary my boot.” world as part of DoD’s personnel McDonald. “My commitment to recovery and personnel accounting A Marine said, “I’d catch it, those Veterans under Project ARCH break the stinger off, and eat communities. They are all dedicated is that we will do everything within to the single mission of finding and it.” our control to make sure they An Airman said, “I’d call room bringing our missing personnel maintain continuity of care in their home. service and find out why communities with the providers there’s a they know.” Ex-POW Bulletin tent in my room.” Sept/Oct 2016 Project ARCH operated in Maine, 21 National Convention, Arlngton, TX June, 2016
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Donna Van Tuyl Goldendale WA Daughter of Donald A Flick, ETO, Certificate of Captivity 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 receive this certificate from AXPOW, please order from National Headquarters. If you are ordering at Convention, you can place your order in the Merchandise Room. We will need your name, service number, branch of service, unit when captured, POW number (if known), camp names and locations. You can call 817-649-2979 or email: [email protected]. Ex-POW Bulletin You may include a Sept/Oct 2016 picture with your order. 25 GENERAL FUND A Salute to All Ex- contributions Liberty Property, Dallas, Texas “Day POWs... of Caring” corporate donation In memory of Claude Young, by Carolyn Holtz God Bless America In memory of Claude Young, by Land of the Free Deborah Schneider You fought the battle In memory of George Mechalakos, And ended up in pens, by Chris Mechalakos like cattle. In memory of Matthew McGuire, by You kept your faith Megan’s best friends through it all In memory of my husband, Irving, by You would return to Dorothy Bailey your loved ones and call. In memory of my wife, Stella, by Jo- seph Ornalik In memory of Newell Perkins, by The day you arrived in the states Please send donations to: Jaroslava Perkins Was a blessing, like a National Headquarters, 3201 East Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40, Arlington, BULLETIN loved-one’s date. TX 76010. Vermont Chapter #1 It made it all worthwhile We will be together for Checks must be made payable to VOLUNTARY FUNDING another mile. AXPOW or American Ex-Prisoners of Clifford Armgard, Genoa WI Through it all, it was David Goldstein, Westfield NJ War. God’s will Florence Bernstein, Hermitage MO Gladys M Thornton, Ridgeland MS We made it fit and fill. Thank you! Maumee Valley Chapter #5, Ohio In memory of my husband, Paul, by by Ellen M. Blocker, Judy O’Dowd Magnolia Chapter, AXPOW The Meaningful Gift not serving your current needs. This Please take a few minutes of your special gift will benefit future gen- time to help. And feel free to con- erations as well as we transition to A number of years ago, one of our tact CFO Marsha Coke at 817-649- a legacy organization. members made the decision to es- 2979/[email protected] or tablish a bequest to the American CEO David Eberly at (757) 508-8453 It’s very simple to make a bequest Ex-Prisoners of War. He felt strongly /[email protected] to the American Ex-Prisoners of War. that he truly cared about the future Simply share this sentence with your of AXPOW and wanted to leave a Thank you! attorney or financial planner and legacy to us. He and his wife are now they can add the following to your gone, but their generous gift en- The Legacy of your love can live will or living trust: abled them to demonstrate in a very on after… meaningful way their commitment “I give, devise and bequeath to the to the organization. American Ex-Prisoners of War, 3201 E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40, Arling- You, too can take action today to ton, TX 76010, the sum of $______help ensure that the American Ex- or ______(named investment) or Prisoners of War is there for return- ______percent of the rest, residue ing POWs, their families and their and remainder of my estate.” dependents through your will or liv- ing trust. This gift can be funded Your generous support of our pro- with cash or securities, mutual grams over the years has made a tre- funds or other investments that are mendous difference to ex-POWs and their families. I hope you will Ex-POW Bulletin seriously consider whether a final Sept/Oct 2016 gift to AXPOW will be the right op- 26 tion for you and your family. taps
Please submit taps notices to: Cheryl Cerbone, 23 Cove View Drive, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 King Jr (Donna) and James Gaither CROSBY, Nancy, 79, of San Diego, King; two grandsons Warren Garland CA died May 24, 2016. She and her King III (Tiffany) and Derrick Tyler husband, Tom (civilian POW, held in King (Nikki); three sisters Lena Santo Tomas) were active members Connolly, Mildred Cox and Arlene of the San Diego Chapter, AXPOW. Chitwood; two great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He CRUMMEY, John James, of will be missed by family and the Deerfield, NH died May 26, 2016. He friends that he grew to love and was 92. John enlisted in Army Air cherish. Corps in October 1942. He was a flight engineer and turret gunner ALDHIZER, Roxanne, 61, member based in Cerignola, Italy. He was of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, shot down and captured on May 6, died June 4, 2016. She is survived 1944, on a bombing mission in a B- PNC WARREN GARLAND KING, Sr. by Bill, her husband of over 30 years; 24 Liberator over Romania (Polesti of Nashville, TN passed away May two brothers, one sister and two Oil Fields). He was held in Bulgaria. 30, 2016. He was born September nephews. John leaves 6 children, grandchildren 6, 1925, in Ararat, Virginia. He joined and their families. the U.S. Army November 8th, 1943 BROOKS, Howard Eugene, 96, of and served in the Fourth Division, Mt. Laurel, NJ passed away April 12, DeMARIA, Vito, 92, of San Diego, 22nd Infantry, Company B Medical 2016. He served on the USS Hous- CA died July 5, 2016. During WWII, Division. Warren was captured ton CA 30 in WWII. His ship was sunk he served in the Army, 1st Infantry. December 5, 1944, in the Hurtgen by the Japanese and he was cap- He was in the Battles of Normandy, Forest by the Germans. Where he tured and held for 3 ½ years in sev- Northern France and the Rhineland was a prisoner of war in Stalag 6T, eral POW camps. His loving wife of before being captured. He was held Stalag 6G, Stalag 12A, Stalag 4B 49 years, Silvia, 2 sons, 3 grand- until liberation. Vito was a member where he ate sawdust to stay alive. daughters, 1 sister, nieces, neph- of the San Diego Chapter, AXPOW. He escaped the Germans and was ews, cousins and their families sur- held by the Russians from whom he vive him. DeVORE, Quentine Pershing, 97, escaped and came back across the of Grand Junction, CO passed away Elbe River. He was 19 at the time and COSIO, Amada Quirante, of June 2, 2016. QP served in the Phil- did not know how to swim. A strong Tacoma, WA died May 12, 2016. She ippines as an armament specialist on veterans advocate, Warren was was born in the Philippines in 1921. B-17 bombers. He was captured by instrumental in having U.S 70 In 1947, she married Miguel, a Philip- the Japanese, endured the Bataan designated as The Ex-P.O.W. pine Scout and they settled in Sali- Death March and more than 3 years Highway Blue Star Highway. Warren nas, CA to raise her family. Amy is of captivity. His wife, Dorothy Ann, served as the National Commander survived by 4 children, 10 grandchil- predeceased him; he is survived by AXPOW 2007-2008 and was the dren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 sons and their families. long-serving Chapter Commander many loving relatives and friends. of the Alvin C. York Chapter in DONIA, Frank Charles, of Rich- Tennessee. In addition to the COZBY, Warren Reynolds Sr., of mond Heights, OH passed away Nov. American Ex-Prisoners of War, he China Spring, TX passed away June 13, 2015. He was captured while was a life member of VFW, American 14, 2016. During WWII, he served serving with the Army Air Corps Legion, Military order of the Purple with the 482nd BG; his plane was shot during WWII; he was held in Lufts 1 Heart, Disabled American Veterans, down over France, he was captured and 4 until liberation. Frank’s wife 4th Infantry Division WWII and and held in Luft 1, Barth. Survivors of 64 years, Vincetta (Dolores) sur- Honorary member of Rolling include his wife of 70 years, Lilian, vives him; he also leaves 2 sons, 2 Thunder Motorcycle club. He loved seven children, twelve grandchildren daughters, 8 grandchildren and their to write poetry and songs. Warren and fifteen great-grandchildren and families. leaves his beloved Tennessee their families. Ex-POW Bulletin Sweetheart, Mary, his wife of 67 Sept/Oct 2016 years, two sons: Warren Garland 27 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren members of AXPOW. In addition to and 3 great-grandchildren. JENKINS, his wife, he leaves 3 children, 3 .taps cont’d... Sarah F., 91, passed away on Octo- grandchildren, 1 brother, numerous ber 25, 2010. She was the beloved nieces and nephews and their fami- EVERETT, John E., of San Antonio, wife of Ernest R. Jenkins Jr; they lies. TX died May 18, 2016. He was 91. In were married for 70 years. Both 1943, he was assigned to the 713th were life members of the Low QUINCI, Jerry Barney, of Floral BS, flying out of England. His B-24 Country Chapter, AXPOW. Park, NY died Feb. 24, 2016. He was was shot down over Germany and 104 years old. During WWII, he he was captured and held until lib- JOHNSON, Kenneth, member of the served with the 28th Div., 110th Inf. eration. John is survived by his wife San Diego Chapter, AXPOW, died He was captured in the Battle of the of 71 years, Dorothy; 1 daughter, 1 Jan. 22, 2016. He was 91. During Bulge, marched across Germany and son, 2 grandchildren, 1 sister and WWII, he served with the 9th Division, liberated April 15, 1945. Jerry was a their families. USA. He was captured and held in very special member of the Brook- Stalag 12A until liberation. lyn “Key” Chapter. Survivors include HOWLAND, Sally, beloved wife of a grand-nephew, Sandy. ex-POW William, passed away May KADLEC, Georgia “Diane”, of Val- 19, 2016. Sally and Bill were mem- ley Stream, NY passed away May 30, REGAN, Edward J., of Centereach, bers of the Fox River Valley Chap- 2016. She was born in Illinois, then NY, died Feb. 7, 2016. He was 90 ter, AXPOW; Bill was commander of her family moved to Czechoslova- years old. Ed was captured while the chapter. In addition to her hus- kia. After the Nazi occupation and serving with the 87th Golden Acorn band, Sally leaves 1 daughter. She annexation, she and her mother Division and held in Germany until will be greatly missed by all who were arrested and imprisoned. In liberation. He leaves his beloved knew her. 1949 she married Sidney Kadlec, wife of 46 years, Marylou. Both who died in 1990. They emigrated were members of AXPOW. HUEBNER, Mildred A., of Wooster, to the US where they raised their OH died July 3, 2016. She was 92. family of 1 daughter, 1 son and 2 REILY, James D., of San Diego, CA, Millie and her late husband, Bill were granddaughters. passed away July 5, 2016 at the age active members of AXPOW...both at of 92. He served as a bombardier the chapter and national levels. It MAYO, Hallet, of Goldsboro, NC with the 15th AF, 723rd BG during was always a pleasure to see them died May 17, 2016. He was captured WWII; he was shot down, captured at national conventions and watch- while serving with the 10th Reg., 5th and held in Stalag Luft III, 7A and 13. ing them dance was joyful. Surviv- Div.; he was held in Stalags 12A and James was a member of the San Di- ing are 1 son, 3 grandchildren, 1 2B. Hallet was a member of the ego Chapter, AXPOW. great-granddaughter and 1 brother. Coastal Plains Chapter, AXPOW. His wife, Linda, predeceased him; he is RILEY, Walter H., of Farmers Branch, HURD, Mabel F., 95, died July 12, survived by 2 daughters. TX died July 3, 2016 at the age of 2016. She was the widow of Rob- 83. A long-time member of the ert Dale Hurd, who served in the MULLINS, Grover C., 95, of Dallas Chapter, and a life member ETO, 8th AF. She is survived by 2 Windsor, MO passed away April 8, of AXPOW. Walter served in the sons, 4 grandchildren and 4 great 2016. During WWII, Grover was sta- Navy during the Korean War; how- grandchildren. She was a kind and tioned at Molesworth AFB England ever, it was as a child during WWII gentle soul and will be missed. She in 1943. The B-17 in which he was that he and his family were interned was a member of the Florida Gulf flying was shot down; after para- by the Japanese at Santo Tomas in Coast Chapter. chuting out, he was captured and the Philippines. His wife of 53 years, held at Stalag 17B. In April of 1945 Margaret, died in 2011; he leaves JENKINS, Ernest R. Jr., 98, passed he was freed by elements of behind 3 children and 5 grandchil- away April 18, 2016, in Charleston, Patton’s Third Army. He was a Past dren. SC. He joined the Army Air Corps, Commander of the State Fair Chap- and was assigned to the 15th AF, 99th ter, AXPOW. RUSSELL (nee ROSENBERG), Alvin BG, 347th BS. After flying 21 success- M., of Suffern, NY died March 5, ful missions, he was captured and PAFENBACH, William M. Jr., of 2016 at the age of 92. During WWII, held for 16 months at Stalag Luft 1 Boynton Beach, FL passed away May he was stationed in England serving in Barth, Germany. He is survived by 25, 2016. He was captured while with the 8th AF, 82nd FS, 78th FG. He serving as an Army Medic during was shot down over Czechoslova- Ex-POW Bulletin WWII; he was held in 12A and 7A kia and held at Stalag 18C until lib- Sept/Oct 2016 until liberation. Bill and his loving eration. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Betty, were life wife of almost 65 years, Janet, 1 28 SEIDEL, Irene, 96, of Raymond, IA Bn of the 359th Inf. Reg., he landed taps,cont’d... died July 11, 2016. She was the wife on Utah Beach in the Battle of th son, 1 daughter, 4 grandchildren and of Verne, who served in the 168 Normandy at noon. He fought 1 great-grandchild. He was loved by Inf. And was captured at Faid Pass, across France, then moved into many and will be greatly missed. North Africa. Irene’s family also in- Germany where he was captured. As cludes 3 children, 8 grandchildren, a POW, he was marched across Ger- SCHAEFER, Thomas E. 85, of 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great- many until liberation. He was a mem- Scottsdale and Peoria, AZ passed great-grandchildren. ber of Maryland East Chapter, away May 31, 2016. He was a mili- AXPOW. Survivors include his loving tary attaché at the U. S. Embassy in SHILLITO, Barry, 95, of San Diego, wife of 67 years, Kitty, 2 daughter, Tehran and was the ranking military CA died Jan 24, 2016. During WWII, 1 sister and their families. th th officer among 52 Americans held he served with the 8 AF, 445 BG, rd hostage in Iran for 444 days before 703 BS. He was shot down, cap- ZABOROSKI, Leona, of Houston, TX being released on January 20, 1981. tured and held in Luft 1, Barth until died Nov. 6, 2015 at the age of 94. Tom spent 150 days in solitary liberation. Barry was a member of She as a life member of AXPOW, sis- confinement. He was an active San Diego Chapter, AXPOW. ter of RC Dehart, who died in a POW member of the Agua Fria Chapter camp in July, 1944. Her husband, of Sun City, Arizona. Tom is survived SHOCKLEY, James Arley, of Louis, predeceased her; she leaves by his wife of 63 years, Anita, two Salisbury, MD passed away Oct. 26, her son Robert, 1 grandson, 2 great- sons, six grandchildren and three 2015. He was 90. Serving with the grandchildren, 4 siblings and numer- th rd great grandchildren. 90 Div. in WWII as part of the 3 ous nieces and nephews.
Our actions are meaningless. We are In verse 4 he asks for Divine knowl- chaplain waiting. However, waiting for God edge because he knew he was teach- means that we are expecting God to able. act. We are eagerly waiting, another word to use is “Hope”.. We are hop- In verse 5 he seeks (“wait all the day”) ing for the best. Divine guidance and salvation. Our Ex- POWS will probably immediately Life is full of waiting: Our Ex-POWs think liberation from the prison camps waited for their day of liberation. We while you and I today will think assur- wait at doctors’ offices, lines at the ance of being Heaven bound and guid- grocery check out, our spouses to get ance for living in uncertain times. ready for some event and many other ND Benny places but the best person to wait for My prayer for each of you is O Lord, Rayborn is God. Creator and Preserver of the universe and our soul, grant to us guidance and “Mark Time! March!” While waiting for God, David in Psalm kindness thorough out our lives. 25:3 relates that he is waiting for the If you were ever in the military or a In Your Son’s Name. Amen. high school marching band I am sure wicked to be made ashamed, for the you heard the words, “Mark Time! wrong that they had done very much March!” as you and I would today if some one treats us wrongly.. The phrase means march in the place you are standing with out moving. Your In Psalm 25:4-5 David writes, “Show feet are raised and lowered. You have me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paused movement but you are expect- paths. ing an order such as “Forward, BennyBennyBenny March!” The phrase has come to (V5) Lead me in thy truth, and teach mean movement without progress. me: for thou art the God of my salva- Ex-POW Bulletin tion; on thee do I wait all the day.” Sept/Oct 2016 29 Ex-POW Bulletin Sept/Oct 2016 ALL CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO 30 AXPOW OR AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR 50/50 drawing June 25, 2016 Arlington, TX
The National 4th (IVY) Division Association 1st Place ERNEST SMITH, KS $238.20 2nd Place JOHN ROBERTS, MI $178.65 3rd Place MARGARET MAHYFIELD, MS $119.10 Formed at Camp Greene, NC, on November 17, 4th Place NANCY GARRIDO, OK $59.55 1917 for service in World War I. The “IVY Division” has a long and distinguished heritage that continues These drawings help raise money needed for our through World War II, the Cold War in Europe, operating expenses. They allow our members Vietnam, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation to participate in a very worthwhile project, while Enduring Freedom. giving them a chance to win. 50% of the dona- tions will be given to the General Fund and the Membership in the Association is open to all other 50% are awarded as prizes. The amounts former Veterans and currently serving Soldiers are determined after all donations are received. of the 4th ID and attached units. The 96th Annual You do not have to be present to win. Please Reunion will be September 9-14, 2014, in make copies of the tickets on the other side and Lexington, Kentucky. offer them to your Chapter members, family and friends. We are asking $5.00 for 6 tickets. Check our website at www.4thinfantry.org for membership and reunion information. These donations are not tax deductible. Fill out the tickets and send them and your donations to: “Steadfast and Loyal” National Headquarters ~ 50/50 Drawing 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, #40 Arlington, TX 76010-5396
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Ex-POW Bulletin Sept/Oct 2016 33 AXPOW Gravesite Medallion AXPOW Challenge Coin Name Badge Order Form (for members only) Actual size of badge is size of a credit card PLEASE PRINT:
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Name ______Address ______FOR ALL ORDERS, MAIL TO: City, State, Zip ______AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR Phone ______3201 East Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 Arlington, Texas 76010-5396 817-649-2979 [email protected] My name is Luis Rivera and I am a Veteran / Employee / Volunteer , at the Brockton VA Hospital. This summer, I volunteered to take care of the POW-MIA Monument , which was donated by the SouthEast Chapter, AXPOW in 1995. I tilled , planted and mulched some flowers , added two benches, touched up the paint on the flag poles , replaced the flags with new ones and added a water source. I am attaching some Before and After pictures . It is a nice coincidence that the benches match the base of the memorial. I was able to accomplish this task thanks to the help from the Grounds crew , the Engineers , the Painters , the VA Police and the Volunteers dept., for their assistance in acquiring the materials and their advice as to making this happen. Special Shout-Out to Father Francis , from the Chapel , who happened to be walking by when I started the planting and Blessed the flowers. I hope you all like the outcome . All orders for products sold by AXPOW National Organization, including dues/subscriptions should be mailed to: American Ex-Prisoners of War National Headquarters 3201 E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 Arlington, TX 76010-5396 (817) 649-2979 e-mail: [email protected] No collect calls, please Challenge Coins! great gifts...great hand-outs...great way to show Thank you for supporting the American your pride in your organization Ex-POWS with your purchases of National AXPOW Logo on front/Five services on reverse Merchandise. $10.00ea 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.
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Mail to: National Headquarters, AXPOW, 3201 E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40, Arlington, TX 76010-5396 Or fax: (817) 649-0109 Or e-mail: [email protected]