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March/April 2014

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Doolittle’s Raiders ~ April 1942 The American Prisoner of War Experience Victory From Within (traveling exhibit) Ribbon Cutting Jan. 17, 2014 table of contents March/April 2014 officers/directors 4 commander 5 They once were among the most universally admired and revered nso 6 men in the United States. There were 80 of the Raiders in April medsearch 7 1942, when they carried out one of the most courageous and heart- andersonville 11 stirring military operations in this nation’s history. The mere legislative 13 mention of their unit’s name, in those years, would bring tears to outreach 14 the eyes of grateful Americans. pow-mia 15 civilian 16 The 16 five-man crews, under the command of Lt. Col. James events, looking for 18 Doolittle, who himself flew the lead plane off the USS Hornet far news 19 out in the Pacific, knew that they would not be able to return to Dorothy Thompson 24 the carrier. They would have to hit Japan and then hope to make convention info 27 it to China for a safe landing. contributions 31 new members 32 They bombed Tokyo, and then flew as far as they could. Four planes taps 33 crash-landed; 11 more crews bailed out, and three of the Raiders chaplain 37 died. Eight more were captured; three were executed. Another died raffle 39 of starvation in a Japanese prison camp. One crew made it to Russia. voluntary funding 41 The Doolittle Raid sent a message from the United States to its quartermaster 42 enemies, and to the rest of the world: We will fight. And, no matter what it takes, we will win.

Of the 80 Raiders, 62 survived the war. They were celebrated as Publisher national heroes, models of bravery. MGM produced a motion picture based on the raid; “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo,” starring PNC Maurice Sharp Spencer Tracy and Van Johnson, was a patriotic and emotional 9716 54th Street CT West University Place, WA box-office hit, and the phrase became part of the national lexicon. 98467(253) 565-0444 In the movie-theater previews for the film, MGM proclaimed that [email protected] it was presenting the story “with supreme pride.” Editor And now only four Raiders remain: Dick Cole (Doolittle’s co-pilot Cheryl Cerbone on the Tokyo raid), Robert Hite, Edward Saylor and David Thatcher. 23 Cove View Drive All are in their 90s. These four, and the 76 who are no longer with South Yarmouth, MA 02664 them, remain true American heroes. (508) 394-5250 (508) 760-2008 fax [email protected] Intrepid Staff Reporter Alice A Booher Happy Birthday, Deadline for the May/June 2014 issue is April 1, 2014. AXPOW! Please send all materials to April 14, 1942 the editor at the above address.

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© 2014 American Ex-Prisoners of War Ex-POW Bulletin Mar/Apr 2014 3 axpow officers & directors 2013-2014 National Headquarters - Clydie J. Morgan, Executive Director/Treasurer, 3201 E. Pioneer Pkwy, #40, Arlington, TX 76010 (817) 649-2979 (817) 649-0109 fax [email protected] Officers Directors National Commander North East Region Mid-Central Region James L. Lollar Charles A. Susino Becky Fisher 292 VZ CR 3727 951 Gates Ave. 6319 Whims Rd. 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DeMent - Wiggins, MS 39577 University Place, WA 98467 Eastern Zone (601) 928-9200 (253) 565-0444 [email protected] 8735 Doral Oaks Dr., #1617 [email protected] Temple Terrace, FL 33617 (813) 985-3783; (727) 343-3607 Southwest Region [email protected] North Central Region Edward “Ted” Cadwallader John W Clark 9501 Nut Tree Court Pam Warner Eslinger - 1201 S Johnmeyer Ln Elk Grove, CA 95624 Central Zone Columbia MO 65203 [email protected] PO Box 117 (573) 445-3621 Hammon, OK 73650 [email protected] (580) 821-1526 David Claypool [email protected] PO Box 38 Hampton MN 55031 Alice Gollin - (612) 245-2247 Western Zone Senior Director [email protected] 37231 Turnberry Isle Charles Susino, Jr. Palm Desert, CA 92211 136 Jefferson Street (760)610-1271;(760)610-1752 fax Committee addresses appear Metuchen, NJ 08840 [email protected] with their columns (732) 549-5775 phone & fax will be at the Bush Library during our National Convention in June. news A short word of ATTENTION for all of you: This year we’ll con- from duct the election for our National Board of Directors by “mail-in” hq ballot. Please watch for your bal- lot that will be printed in the May- June issue of “The Ex-POW Bulle- tin”. Simply remove the ballot, National Convention News: fill in your vote, and mail it in. We are working hard on the up- coming National Convention. It ‘Tis the season of State Conven- is June 25-28 at the Hilton Arling- National Commander tions. Some are already over and ton here in Texas. The National several are scheduled in the com- Board will be meeting on Wednes- James L Lollar ing months. Please support your day, June 25. It is an open meet- State Department with your at- ing so you are all invited to at- tendance. While on the subject tend. Has it been cold, or has it been of Conventions, the 2015 Na- cold…??? I certainly hope all of tional Convention was supposed The Hilton Arlington is com- you in the affected areas have to be at the Embassy Suites in pletely remodeled! Its lobby, bar been safe and warm. Let’s also Oklahoma City, OK. Negotiations and restaurant are new and im- hope the bitter weather is about with the hotel has faltered, and proved. They even moved the over with Spring approaching. at present, we’ll be conducting front door! the Convention once again at the We recently conducted the dedi- Hilton Hotel in Arlington, TX. It We have scheduled a trip to the cation and ribbon-cutting cer- will be discussed and voted on at President George W. Bush Library emony for the Travelling POW this year’s Convention, and other and Museum in Dallas. Space is Legacy Exhibit in Americus, Geor- sites may be available if “hosts” limited so get your registration gia. Not an accurate number, but can be obtained for 2015. in early. there was approximately 50 people in attendance to include Last but not least, don’t forget to The MedSearch and NSO semi- POW’s, their families, Park Rang- support your local festivities on nars are being combined this year ers from Andersonville NHS, and 9 April honoring POW Recogni- and will concentrate on PTSD and dignitaries/professors from tion Day. After all, this is our day its effects on veterans. We hope Georgia South Western Univer- so let’s make it as enjoyable as to have good attendance and are sity. I do hope all of you get to possible. inviting other service organiza- see the exhibit in the near tions to attend. future…it is truly outstanding. Although it’s still in the discus- IMPORTANT! sion phase, I feel sure the exhibit We have a new voting procedure this year. We will be printing a For AXPOW Credit Card Holders with UMB Bank ballot in the May/June issue of the Bulletin with instructions on Some of you may have received a letter from UMB Bank how to fill it out and mail to with a new credit card. This was done to protect you after Headquarters. Every member has the opportunity to vote. We will Target experienced a card compromise involving credit not have delegates and nomina- and debit card account data. tions for office will close in March. If you have any questions, UMB Bank will continue to monitor your card with their please contact us and we will try sophisticated fraud monitoring system to protect your to answer them. account. “We take your account security and privacy very Clydie, seriously, and we apologize for any inconvenience this Marsha, Ex-POW Bulletin may cause you. 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·High cholesterol of arthritis ·Increasing age, especially after ·Weak areas in an artery wall or TIAs age 55 abnormal arteries and veins A transient ischemic attack (TIA) ·Race (African Americans are Blood clots from the heart may is when blood flow to a part of more likely to die from stroke) travel to the brain and cause a the brain stops for a brief period stroke. This may happen in of time. A person will have stroke- People who have heart disease or people with man-made or in- like symptoms for up to 24 poor blood flow in their legs fected heart valves or in certain hours, but in most cases for 1 - 2 caused by narrowed arteries are heart defects you were born with. hours. also more likely to have a TIA or Other causes of blood clots are a stroke. very weak heart and some abnor- A TIA is felt to be a warning sign mal heartbeats, that a true stroke may happen in Risk Factors You Cannot the future if something is not Change Risk Factors You Can Change done to prevent You can change it. some risk factors for stroke, by tak- Causes ing the following steps: A TIA is differ- ·Do not smoke. If ent than a stroke. you do smoke, After a TIA, the quit. blockage breaks ·Control your up quickly and cholesterol dissolves. Unlike through diet, ex- a stroke, a TIA ercise, and medi- does not cause cines, if needed. brain tissue to ·Control high die. blood pressure through diet, ex- The loss of ercise, and medi- blood flow to an cines, if needed. area of the brain ·Control diabe- can be caused by: tes through diet, exercise, and A blood clot in medicines, if an artery of the needed. brain ·Exercise at least A blood clot that travels to the 30 minutes a day. brain from somewhere else in ·Your age. Risk of stroke in- ·Maintain a healthy weight by the body (for example, from the creases with age. eating healthy foods, eating less, heart) ·Your gender. Men have a higher and joining a weight loss pro- An injury to blood vessels risk of getting heart disease than gram, if needed. Narrowing of a blood vessel in women except in older adults. ·Limit how much alcohol you the brain or leading to the brain ·Your genes or race. If your par- ents had a stroke, you are at drink. This means 1 drink a day for women and 2 a day for men. High blood pressure is the num- higher risk. African-Americans, ·Avoid cocaine and other illegal ber one risk for TIAs and stroke. Mexican Americans, American Indians, Hawaiians, and some drugs. The other major risk factors are: Asian Americans also have a ·Atrial fibrillation higher risk for heart problems. Ex-POW Bulletin ·Diabetes ·Diseases such as cancer, chronic Mar/Apr 2014 kidney disease, and some types ·Family history of stroke 7 medsearch cont’d... The symptoms of TIA are the The health care provider will do same as the symptoms of a a complete physical exam to stroke, and include sudden: check for heart and blood vessel Good nutrition is important to problems, as well as for prob- your heart health and will help ·Abnormal feeling of movement lems with nerves and muscles. control some of your stroke risk (vertigo) or dizziness factors. ·Change in alertness (sleepiness, Your blood pressure may be high. ·Choose a diet rich in fruits, veg- less responsive, unconscious, or etables, and whole grains. in a coma) The doctor will use a stethoscope ·Choose lean proteins, such as ·Changes in feeling, including to listen to your heart and arter- chicken, fish, beans and legumes. touch, pain, temperature, pres- ies. An abnormal sound called a ·Choose low-fat dairy products, sure, hearing, and taste bruit may be heard when listen- such as 1% milk and other low- ·Confusion or loss of memory fat items. ·Difficulty ·Avoid sodium (salt) and fats swallowing found in fried foods, processed ·Difficulty foods, and baked goods. writing or ·Eat fewer animal products and reading foods that contain cheese, cream, ·Drooping of or eggs. the face ·Inability to Read labels, and stay away from recognize ob- “saturated fat” and anything that jects or contains “partially-hydroge- people nated” or “hydrogenated” fats. ·Lack of con- These products are usually trol over the loaded with unhealthy fats. bladder or bowels ·Lack of coor- Your doctor may suggest taking dination and aspirin or another drug called balance, clum- clopidogrel (Plavix) to help pre- siness, or vent blood clots from forming. trouble walk- DO NOT take aspirin without talk- ing ing to your doctor first. ·Loss of vi- sion in one or If you are taking these drugs or both eyes other blood thinners, you ·Numbness should take steps to prevent or tingling on yourself from falling or trip- one side of ping. the body ·Personality, Follow these guidelines and the mood, or ing to the carotid artery in the advice of your doctor to lower emotional changes neck or other artery. A bruit is your chances of stroke. ·Trouble saying or understanding caused by irregular blood flow. words Symptoms ·Weakness on one side of the Tests will be done to rule out a body Symptoms begin suddenly, last stroke or other disorders that only a short time (from a few may cause the symptoms. minutes to 1 - 2 hours), and go Exams and Tests away completely. They may oc- Almost always, the symptoms ·You will almost always have a cur again at a later time. and signs of a TIA will have gone head CT scan or brain MRI. A away by the time you get to the stroke will show changes on these hospital. A TIA diagnosis may be tests, but TIAs will not. made based on your medical his- ·You will have an angiogram, CT Ex-POW Bulletin tory alone. angiogram, or MR angiogram to Mar/Apr 2014 see which blood vessel is blocked 8 or bleeding. medsearch cont’d... Some people who have clogged Alternative Names neck arteries may need surgery Mini stroke; TIA; Little stroke ·You may have an echo-cardio- (carotid endarterectomy). If you gram if your doctor thinks you have irregular heartbeats (atrial may have a blood clot from the fibrillation), you will be treated References heart. to avoid future complications. Furie KL, Kasner SE, Adams RJ, ·Carotid duplex (ultrasound) can Albers GW, Bush RL, Fagan SC, et show if the carotid arteries in Outlook (Prognosis) al. Guidelines for the prevention your neck have narrowed. of stroke in patients with stroke ·You may have an EKG and heart TIAs do not cause lasting dam- or transient ischemic attack: a rhythm monitoring tests to age to the brain. guideline for healthcare profes- check for an irregular heartbeat. sionals from the American Heart However, TIAs are a warning sign Association/American Stroke As- Your doctor may do other tests that you may have a true stroke sociation. Stroke. 2011;42:227-276. to check high blood pressure, in the coming days or months. Goldstein LB, Bushnell CD, Adams heart disease, diabetes, high cho- More than 10% of people who RJ, Appel LJ, Braun LT, Chaturvedi lesterol, and other causes of, and have a TIA will have a stroke S, et al. Guidelines for the pri- risk factors for TIAs or stroke. within 3 months. Half of these mary prevention of stroke: a strokes happen during the 48 guideline for healthcare profes- hours after a TIA. The stroke may Treatment sionals from the American Heart occur that same day or at a later Association/American Stroke As- The goal is to prevent a stroke. time. Some people have only a sociation. Stroke. 2011;42:517-584. single episode, and some have Easton JD, Saver JL, Albers GW, If you have had a TIA within the more than one episode. Alberts MJ, Chaturvedi S, last 48 hours, you will likely be Feldmann E, et al. Definition and admitted to the hospital so that You can reduce your chances of evaluation of transient ischemic doctors can search for the cause a future stroke by following-up attack: a scientific statement for and observe you. with your health care provider to healthcare professionals from manage your risk factors. the American Heart Association/ High blood pressure, heart dis- American Stroke Association ease, diabetes, and blood disor- When to Contact a Stroke Council; Council on Car- ders should be treated as needed. Medical Professional diovascular Surgery and Anesthe- You may receive blood thinners, A TIA is a medical emergency. sia; Council on Cardiovascular Ra- such as aspirin, to reduce blood Call 911 or another local emer- diology and Intervention; Coun- clotting. Other options include gency number right away. Do not cil on Cardiovascular Nursing; dipyridamole, clopidogrel, ignore symptoms just because and the Interdisciplinary Council Aggrenox or heparin, Coumadin, they go away. They may be a warn- on Peripheral Vascular Disease. or similar medicines. You may ing of a future stroke. Stroke. 2009 Jun;40(6):2276-93. be treated for a long period of Update Date: 5/21/2012 time. Updated by: Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los THINK FAST! Angeles, and Department of Anatomy at UCSF, San Francisco, FACE CA. Review provided by VeriMed Does one side of the face droop? Ask the person to smile. Healthcare Network. Also re- viewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, ARMS Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both Solutions, Ebix, Inc. arms. Does one arm drift downward? U.S. Department of Health SPEECH and Human Services National Is speech slurred? Ask the person to repeat a simple Institutes of Health sentence. Is it repeated correctly? 8600 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20894 TIME Ex-POW Bulletin If the person shows any of these symptoms, call 911 or Mar/Apr 2014 get to the hospital immediately. 9 1. Santo Tomas prison camp 10. POWs at Cabanatuan 11. Bilibid POW hospital 12. Bataan Death March, internees Lee Rogers and Camp 3 beaten with clubs. ward, Philippine Islands. April 1942. John Todd.

4. 2. Pvt. Robert Collins & M/ 3. Pfc. Robert Brandon Nichols Field Detail, PI, 5. An American POW suf- Sgt. Woodrow Haines back rations Red Cross parcels, taken at Pasay Schoolhouse. fering from dry beri-beri be- behind UN lines, Chechon, Stalag IX-B. ing treated in Bilibid. Korea.

8. Three American POWS 7. Survivors of Suchon released by the Viet Cong Tunnel Massacre, Korea. near Tay Ninh City. POW Photos Order Form These black & white 8x10” photographs are available from MedSearch. Please include a donation of $5.00 6. 9. Private Joe Demler and per picture, or $50.00 for the complete set of 12 with Nick Mustacchia. 100 another POW are liberated your order. Fill out the form below with selections. days as a POW -- 100 lb. from XII-A, Limburg. weight loss. Stalag Luft IV. Fill in the number of copies Checks payable to AXPOW of each picture desired in the Mail to:AXPOW National Headquarters blank beside the picture’s 3201 East Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 identification number: Arlington, TX 76010. PH: 817-649-2979; fax 817-649-0109 1._____5._____9._____ Name ______2._____6._____10.____ Address ______3._____7._____11.____ City/State/Zip ______4._____8._____12.____ Credit Card: MasterCard ______VISA ______Card # ______Expiration: ______Set of 12 photos______Ex-POW Bulletin Total Amount Enclosed or Charged Mar/Apr 2014 ($5.00 per picture/$50.00 for set of 12) ______10 fundraising agreement with the andersonville Friends of Andersonville and the National Park Service.

This ultimately resulted in enough private capital to attract a 50% match of public funding via a park partnership project grant from the National Park Ser- vice. After several years of plan- ning and fabrication, the exhibit made its debut at the university.

Former prisoners of war, trust- Andersonville NHS ees from the Friends of Andersonville, and staff from 496 Cemetery Road Georgia Southwestern State Uni- Andersonville, GA 31711 versity and Andersonville Na- (229) 924-0343 tional Historic Site were on hand Brad Bennett, Superintendent for the event. Jim Covington, [email protected] president of the Friends of Hosting facilities will need to Andersonville, addressed those meet NPS standards for tempera- gathered for the special occasion. ture and humidity control and Andersonville Cuts The Joining Jim to deliver remarks security to ensure the preserva- were Superintendent Brad tion of artifacts. Receiving insti- Ribbon On New Traveling Bennett; Dr. Brian Adler, vice tutions will set-up, promote and Exhibit president for academic affairs, market the exhibit, bear shipping By Eric Leonard Georgia Southwestern State Uni- costs, arrange for a former POW versity; James Lollar, National to attend the exhibit opening, Commander for American Ex- host the exhibit for a three- to six- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was Prisoners of War; and Ed DeMent, month period, use NPS-provided held on January 17th at Georgia chairman, National Education educational materials, and record Southwestern State University for Committee, American Ex-Prison- the number of visitors. “Victory From Within: The ers of War. American Prisoner of War Expe- Georgia Southern University in rience,” a new traveling exhibit The 1,200 square foot traveling Statesboro, Georgia, will host the produced by Andersonville Na- exhibit is based on the thematic exhibit from February through tional Historic Site in partnership organization of the National Pris- June 1st. Future venues are cur- with the Friends of Andersonville oner of War Museum, built rently being arranged by Chief of and American Ex-Prisoners of around the themes of “Capture,” Cultural Resources Alan Marsh. War. “Prison Life,” “Those Who Wait,” and “Freedom.” Institutions seeking more infor- The American Ex-Prisoners of mation, or to schedule the trav- War signed a three-way eling exhibit should contact Alan Marsh, Chief of Re- source Management at 229-924-03 4 3 ext. 115 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Mon- day through Friday.

Ex-POW Bulletin Mar/Apr 2014 11 a committee from the park as well. Bill and Maxine Price, Bill Norwood, Andersonville We met and I was introduced to Alan Wayne and Barbara Waddell, Bill Marsh, Chief of Resource. The com- Robinson, and –someone extra spe- mittee was formed with Fred Boyles, cial to me – Ester Carboni. Committee Fred Sanchez and Alan Marsh repre- senting the park. Bill Price, Maxine We all agree that children today aren’t Price, Ester Carboni and I represented learning enough about American Ex- AXPOW. Our name for this endeavor Prisoners of War. This “Victory From would be known as “American Ex- Within” traveling exhibit and curricu- POW Traveling Legacy”, which is now lum meets this need by using written known as “Victory From Within”. accounts, pictures, artifacts and video interviews of ex-POWs. Echo- After many phone calls and meetings, ing themes from the National Prisoner Mr. Boyles informed us that he was of War Museum, the Traveling Exhibit JVC Ed DeMent, Chairman being transferred to another loca- includes sections on capture, prison tion. With a heavy heart, we felt that life, those who wait and freedom. (Traveling Exhibit Speech, 1/17/2014) our project was over. These stories will be preserved not Good morning, But a blessing happened – Mr. Brad only for today’s students, but for Bennett took over the park. He generations to come. This legacy will What you see today came about by a showed us that he was interested in ensure that our experiences will con- phone call made in 2007. our project and would make inquir- tinue to inform, educate and inspire ies to continue on. Americans in the future. This exhibit, I was here for the dedication of our as it travels the country, will encour- museum in 1998 and was very im- The largest problem was, of course, age more Americans to visit pressed by what I had seen. funding. Many phone calls and meet- Andersonville National Historic Site ings took place and a plan was and the National Prisoner of War The year that my wife and I worked formed as Mr. Bennett has already Museum. Even for those who can’t here, I met Fred Boyles, Park Super- shared. make the trip to Georgia. The exhibit intendent of Andersonville, and Fred and curriculum will help more citi- Sanchez, Chief Park Ranger. A little over two years ago, Eric zens understand the true cost of Leonard, Chief of Interpretation and freedom and form a deeper connec- As years went by, I was always think- Education, joined our group. tion to the meaning of patriotism. ing of what the Ex-POWs could do for the park’s museum. I made the The American Ex-Prisoners of War are Next month, this exhibit will travel call to Mr. Boyles and asked what indebted to the wonderful staff at from Georgia South West to the mu- we, as an organization, could do. For Andersonville who have made this seum at Georgia Southern University some time he had been hoping that dream a reality. to reach new audiences into the early there could be an addition to the li- summer. After that, a couple of good brary. However, the estimated cost Traveling Exhibit Ribbon Cutting locations out of state have been sug- would be in the thousands and un- Ceremony, January 17, 2014. gested by POWs in this room. Alan fortunately we did not have the mem- Marsh, who is coordinating the fu- bership to support it. Instead I sug- As you’ve been hearing, it took a lot ture schedule, is following up on gested, “What about a moving mu- of people, hard work, money and time those leads. Now that we’ve seen the seum to travel the country?” He said to turn this dream into a reality, but exhibit, we are all encouraged to be that the request had been made in we did it! To be honest, there were ambassadors. Please reach out to the past, but was not carried some skeptics and some doubters your fellow POWs across the coun- through. along the ay who didn’t think we try to suggest venues in their home could pull this off, so I would like cities. I took the request to our National to add my thanks to the Friends of Commander, Gerald Harvey. He Andersonville and to the National At this time, on behalf of Florida Gulf quickly gave me permission to pur- Park Service who remained optimis- Coast Chapter of St. Petersburg, I am sue the request as Chairman of an tic and supportive through all stages proud to present our certificate of Ad Hoc committee. of its development. appreciation. Thank you for being here today. I made contact with Mr. Boyles and I especially want to thank my fellow he informed me that he could form POWs and spouses who shared their Now, I invite you to join us out in personal stories and insights with the library for the ribbon cutting. Ex-POW Bulletin Andersonville National Historic Site during the design phase of the trav- FREEDOM IS NOT FREE…let’s go cut Mar/Apr 2014 eling exhibit and the teachers’ guide: that ribbon! 12 2013-2014 Legislative 113th Congress legislative Committee Veterans Affairs PNC Charles Susino, Jr. Committees Information ND Charles Anthony Susino House Veterans Affairs [email protected] Committee Jeff Miller, Florida Senator Bernard Sanders, Chair- Chairman man of the Senate Veterans Com- 336 Cannon HOB mittee, took the leadership role Washington, DC 20515 in introducing a new Bill, S.1950, (202) 225-4136 Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retire- Gus Bilirakis, Florida, ment Pay Restoration Act of 2014. PNC Charles Susino Jr Vice Chair This is the broadest reaching Vet- (202) 225-5755 Chairman erans’ Bill in decades. It was de- veloped by taking components As reported in our Legislative from several proposed Bills over Mike Michaud, Maine, Alert in mid December, Washing- the past year or so and encom- Ranking Member ton passed a 2014 budget lead by passes into one comprehensive 1724 Longworth HOB Senator Patty Murray and Repre- law including provisions from Washington, DC 20515 sentative Paul Ryan. Their agree- proposed bills such as: Phone: (202) 225-6306 ment was communicated as a means to avoid the government S.944 - Veterans Health and Senate Veterans Affairs shutdown in January and in- Benefits Improvement Act of Committee cluded many compromises from 2013 Bernie Sanders, Vermont both parties. S. 851 - Caregivers Expansion Chairman and Improvement Act of 2013, 332 Dirksen Building The good news was they did not S. 1604 - Veterans Health Care U.S. Senate include the chained Consumer Eligibility Expansion and En- Washington, D.C. 20510 Price Index (CPI) which was a ma- hancement Act of 2013, (202) 224-5141 jor concern however they singled S. 6 - Putting Our Veterans Back out retired military veterans by to Work Act of 2013, Richard Burr, North Carolina, reducing the cost of living adjust- S. 1581- Veterans Programs Im- Ranking Member ment equal to inflation less 1% provement Act of 2013, (202) 224-3154 from the period of retirement to S. 1740 - Department of Veter- age 62. This provision would go ans Affairs Major Medical Fa- into effect in December 2015. As General Contact Info: cility Lease Authorization the military retiree reaches age U.S. House of Representatives Act of 2013, 62, the retired pay would be ad- Washington, DC 20515 S. 932 - Putting Veterans Fund- justed upward as if the COLA had (202) 224-3121 ing First Act of 2013, and been the full CPI adjustment in S.1844 - Military Retirement all previous years, and the service U.S. Senate Committee on Restoration Act. members would receive the full Veterans’ Affairs • 412 Russell COLA from then on. Service Senate Bldg. • Washington D.C. members would never see a re- The American Ex-Prisoners of 20510 duction in benefits from one year War has taken a position of Democratic Staff to the next. The savings to Con- strong support. Additional infor- (202) 224-9126 gress would be approximately $6 mation regarding this Bill can be Republican Staff billion over ten years. found at: (202) 224-2074 http://www.sanders.senate.gov/ We and other veterans’ organiza- download/s-1950?inline=file tion objected strongly to this provision encouraging the poli- Show your support by ticians to make it a top priority contacting your Senator today! in 2014 to correct this wrong. Ex-POW Bulletin Mar/Apr 2014 13 ability compensation, pensions, 3. Download military service va outreach vocational rehabilitation and em- records ployment, education, home loan guaranty, life insurance, death 4. Access benefits claim status benefits, health care, and much 2417. more at no cost. VSOs are feder- ally recognized, trained and ap- Submitting an FDC online · proved by the VA to prepare, rep- through an eBenefits account will resent, and submit claims. 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VDC prepopulates infor- [email protected] Representative) if they wish a VSO mation and helps Veterans navi- to serve as an advocate on their gate through the online claims V A OUTREACH #12 behalf during the claim process. submission process using inter- Veterans can partner with a VSO view-style questions. online through the website The Veterans Benefits Adminis- www.eBenefits.va.gov or find a tration introduced in mid-2010 a Information is loaded directly VSO near them, or call 1-800- 827- nationwide benefits claims initia- into VA’s claims processing sys- 1000 for assistance. eBenefits is tive known as the Fully Devel- tem known as the Veterans Ben- a joint VA and Department of oped Claims (FDC) program. This efits Management System (VBMS) Defense (DOD) online portal al- program decreases the time the for paper-less claims processing. lowing Veterans, Service Mem- VA spends processing a claim and bers, survivors and their families also reduces the backlog of The capabilities of electronic to browse VA and DOD benefits claims. claims submission are: information. Participation in the program is 1. Access, complete, and elec- Once an eBenefits account is cre- voluntary and enables veterans tronically submit claims for ben- ated, users can: and their families to: efits.

1. Quickly access eBenefits tools 1. Provide all evidence and medi- 2. Upload medical claim informa- cal records (both private treat- tion ment records and Federal facility 2. Apply for benefits online records) at the time of claim sub- 3. Manage benefits. mittal. AXPOW National Convention June 25-28, 2013 2. Certify that no further evidence will be submitted. We’ve planned a The VA recommends and encour- visit to the new ages veterans to appoint a Veter- ans Service Organization (VSO) George W. Bush representative for assistance with Presidential FDCs. VSOs serve and advocate Library & for Veterans, Service Members, Museum. The and their families. They can as- tour is limited sist in filing claims for VA dis- so get your registration in Ex-POW Bulletin early! Mar/Apr 2014 14 DoD’s list of No Further pursuit Somindong, North Korea. He was ac- pow-mia cases number well over 600. counted for Nov. 26, 2013, and was buried will full military honors in VIETNAM WAR FIELD OPERATIONS: Inglewood, Calif., Dec. 28, 2013. Despite nearly endless challenges, including budget glitches, opera- - Cpl. William A. Newton, U.S. Army, tional postponements and juggling Headquarters Service Company, 2nd required to schedule Joint Field Engineer Combat Battalion, 2nd In- Activities (JFAs), JPAC is deploying fantry Division, was lost Nov. 30, teams to two Southeast Asian coun- 1950, near Kunu-ri, North Korea. He tries during this first month of 2014, was accounted for Nov. 20, 2013, despite more last-minute scares re- and was buried with full military garding funding reliability. honors in Kountze, Texas, Dec. 20, 2013. PNC John Edwards LAOS: Chairman With budget agreement reached, U.S. HAS RECENT ‘PROOF OF LIFE’ 889 Randall Road JPAC started a JFA in Laos January VIDEO of POW BOWE BERGDAHL Niskayuna, NY 12309 14th that is expected to conclude on February 17th. Three teams are con- The United States has obtained a (518) 393-3907 phone/fax cluding recovery operations and one “proof of life” video of American sol- Investigation Team (IT), augmented by dier Bowe Bergdahl who disap- AMERICANS ACCOUNTED FOR: the DIA Stony Beach specialist, will peared from his base in Afghanistan There are still 1,643 personnel listed also conduct several investigations. in 2009 and is the only U.S. service by the Department of Defense (DoD) member held captive by enemy as missing and unaccounted for from CAMBODIA: forces, officials said. the Vietnam War. The most recent Operations in Cambodia by one Re- DoD posting on the issue identified covery Teams (RT) and one Under- The video — which was on a thumb SSG Lawrence Woods, USA/SF, of TN water Recovery Teams (URT), post- drive intercepted by the U.S. last listed as KIA/BNR in south Vietnam poned twice this past year, are now week — shows a frail, shaky Bergdahl th nd on October 24, 1964. His remains scheduled for January 28 -April 2 . making a reference to the recent were recovered on April 13, 2010 and Since the Stony Beach specialist is death of South African leader Nelson identified September 4, 2013. Ear- permanently in-country and conducts Mandela, the officials said. lier DoD posted the identification of investigations needed, there are no Colonel Francis J. McGouldrick, Jr. investigations scheduled in conjunc- Although the Taliban has offered to USAF, of CT, listed as MIA in Laos tion with the JFA. release Bergdahl in exchange for five on December 13, 1968. His remains Taliban prisoners being held at were repatriated May 22, 2012 and RECENTLY ACCOUNTED-FOR and Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military offi- identified August 28, 2013. The LAID TO REST: Amercans from the cials told NBC News they believe he number of Americans announced by Korean War: is being held hostage by the Haqqani DoD as returned and identified since network in neighboring Pakistan. the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 - Cpl. Billy M. McIntyre, U.S. Army, is still 940. Another 63 US person- Company K, 3rd Battalion, 31st In- Those holding him have released sev- nel, recovered by the US and ID’d fantry Regiment, 31st Regimental eral videos of Bergdahl in captivity, before the end of the war, bring the Combat Team, was lost on Dec. 7, but the last one was more than three official total of US personnel ac- 1950, near the Chosin Reservoir, years ago. The latest video is proof counted for from the Vietnam War to North Korea. He was accounted for that he is still alive, U.S. military offi- 1,003. Of the 1,643 unaccounted for on Feb. 27, 2013 and was buried cials say. personnel, 90% were lost in Vietnam with full military honors Jan. 20, or in areas of Cambodia under Laos 2014, in Oklahoma City. Bergdahl, who is from Idaho, under Vietnam’s wartime control: joined the Army in 2008 and was Vietnam- 1,275 (VN-469, VS-806); - Cpl. Joe W. Howard, U.S. Army, Bat- assigned to the 25th Infantry Di- tery A, 503rd Field Artillery, 2nd In- Laos-308; Cambodia-53; PRC territo- vision in Fort Richardson, Alaska. fantry Division, was lost Dec. 1, rial waters-7; over-water losses on Less than a year later, he was de- 1950, near Kunu-ri, North Korea. He ployed as a machine gunner to a was accounted for Dec. 5, 2013, and Captured/Missing: was buried with full military honors combat outpost in Pakita Prov- ince, Afghanistan, a militant hot- US Service member captured in Jacksonville, Fla., on Jan. 9, 2014. bed. while supporting combat opera- tions: Army Spc. Bowe R. - Sgt. 1st Class Joseph E. Gantt, U.S. Army, Battery C, 503rd Field Artil- Ex-POW Bulletin Bergdahi, June 30,2009, Mar/Apr 2014 Afghanistan lery, 2nd Infantry Division, was lost Nov. 30, 1950, in the vicinity of 15 war prisoners”, including supplying The difficulties caused by this absurd food, clothing and medicine, and per- matter of protocol were offset by the civilians mission to accept local donations for case by the ease with which a com- this purpose. Mr. K. Yakushiji, the in- mittee was formed. Helge Janson was terpreter, had been most helpful in chairman, with eight eager volunteers: arranging the matter. Danish, Swiss, Irish, Belgian and three women who deserve most honorable Certain restrictions were imposed: mention. Mrs. Camy Westly, a Norwe- everything was subject to inspection gian with two sons fighting in Allied by military headquarters, no inter- airforces; Sylvia Melian, a member of views with prisoners permitted nor a prominent Spanish family; and Mme. conduct which would benefit enemy Gladys Savary, born in Nebraska, but nationals. Civilian internment camps a French national by virtue of mar- were not included: welfare for them riage. Another Swede, Mr. A. Grieffe, Alice Gollin must go through the Department of kept very accurate accounts. Chairman External Affairs. As soon as the possibility of aiding The Swedish Minister was promptly the war prisoners became known, do- Prisoners and the YMCA advised of this positive result and his nations of money, foodstuffs, medi- further instructions requested. He cine, etc. began pouring in from Fili- By Dorothy Janson - Part II replied that the International YMCA pino, Spanish, Swiss, Swedish and proposed supplying recreational ma- other neutral companies and individu- There was satisfaction as well as risk terials – books, games, sports equip- als. in these covert activities, but so much ment, etc., i.e., articles outside the was needed and we could do so little. scope of Red Cross activities which Purchasing, packing, labeling and would not “infringe on their preroga- transporting was strenuous but excit- Quite without warning in the begin- tive”. The Tokyo Committee of Inter- ing work. During the month of Decem- ning of September 1943 we were national YMCA knew that the Red ber 1943, shipments were made to evicted from M. Merlinden’s house Cross was not allowed to function in seven military prison camps in the because a General Baba, recently ar- the Philippines, but was under the Manila area (about 4,700 men), and the rived from Malaysia, decided it would impression that a Red Cross shipment prison on Park Avenue was first on be a good place for his headquarters. recently landed would suffice for the list. My husband accompanied a Luckily we found another house not “most urgent needs”. A shipment had very large shipment to prison camp far away on Calle Loring, and moved been received but it was woefully in- #1 in Cabanatuan on Dec. 19th and was our by now meager possessions by adequate and a large portion never able to get an official receipt signed carabao cart. Even though we no even reached the prison camps. by Lt. Col. John B. Brettell. A typical longer saw the prisoners every day, shipment included shirts, pants, socks they remained uppermost in our The Neutral Welfare Committee in (which we knitted out of string and thoughts. Would we ever hear any- Manila suddenly found itself in the which were probably more uncomfort- thing further about the International anomalous position of having permis- able than going barefoot), jam, cook- YMCA war prisoner aid? sion from the Japanese Commandant ies, peanuts, mongo beans, corn meal, to provide badly needed basic suste- bananas, vitamins, cigars, smoking to- th It was not until the 13 of November nance while the War Prisoners Aid of bacco, soap, toothbrushes, Chinese that a telegram from Minister Bagge the International YMCA was limited checkers, playing cards and guitars. advised us that the Tokyo war pris- to supplying articles for mental and But although the committee had scru- oners bureau had no objection to physical recreation. In other theatres pulously followed instructions, on the YMCA relief work, but that the final of war it could be said that “the Red 31st of Dec. 1943, we were suddenly decision rested with Chief Camp Com- Cross saved our bodies; the YMCA ordered to cease all further ship- mandant Major General Iitiro saved our minds”, but the prisoners ments. The only reason given was that Morimoto in Manila. My husband was in the Philippines were dying of star- Manila was suffering from a shortage advised to contact Morimoto, explain- vation, not lack of amusement! of food, which was, of course, all too ing the proposed welfare which did true! not include camp visits or supplying In reply to a telegram to the Swedish foodstuffs. The next day Helge pre- Ministry emphasizing that we had per- sented a petition to the chief camp During the first three months of 1944, mission to send in food and medica- numerous petitions to resume deliv- commandant requesting permission tion and requesting funds for this to organize the Neutral Welfare Com- eries in accordance with the permit purpose, we were instructed to col- were presented to the chief comman- mittee of the International YMCA. He laborate with Mr. Bessemer. happily returned home with a signed dant. All were turned down until the end of April, when a new commandant, permit to form a committee for the Mr. J.O. Bessmer, a Swiss national, was purpose of “promoting the welfare of Major General Shiyoku Ko, seemed to at this time the Red Cross delegate be more humane and the committee in Manila. He was most cooperative Ex-POW Bulletin was allowed to resume its activities. and wholeheartedly agreed that the So far, no deliveries had been made Mar/Apr 2014 YMCA would not, in this instance, “in- to the civilian internment camps. From fringe” on the prerogatives of the Red the beginning, private individuals had 16 Cross. pro-American activity. The Kempetai vary, the 37th Infantry, who dashed Prisoners cont’d... were using the dungeons of Ft. down from the north. We were freed Santiago with terrifying efficiency, on February 11, 1945 by the 11th Air- been allowed to assist their impris- and members of the underground kept borne, who punched their way up from oned friends via the “package line” at vanishing. On June 7th Helge was the south. (The Park Avenue prison- Santo Tomas, and Mr. Carroll Grinnell, brusquely advised that no further ers were among thousands who had chairman of the Santo Tomas Execu- welfare shipments would be accepted been loaded onto unmarked ships for tive Committee, had written my hus- and no more local donations allowed. transfer to prisons in Japan; ironically, band saying that the civilian intern- No reason or explanation was given. American bombers sank a number of ees wanted the war prisoners to have these vessels.) preference. But in the middle of April, Could it be that the Allied invasion the Japanese Embassy advised my of Normandy on the 6th of June had Joy and tragedy were so closely in- husband that the shortage of food, displeased them? terwoven during those fateful days especially for the children, in Santo of February 1945! The liberation of Tomas was exceedingly grave. A peti- The committee still had a stock of Santo Tomas, the gaunt, haggard faces tion to make weekly deliveries of milk valuable staples – clothing, vitamins, of our friends; the wondrous sight of and eggs was granted, and before the beans, etc. and some perishable goods American GIs, tanks, jeeps and our end of the month, in addition to the which were sent to Manila hospitals flag; the horrendous destruction of war prisoner camps, two sizeable ship- where there were civilian internees Manila… ments to the civilian internment camp among the patients. My husband kept were made. insisting that the YMCA be allowed I am happy to report that with one to deliver what was already purchased, exception, all members of the com- Instructions from military headquar- and finally, through the intervention mittee came through unscathed. Mr. ters were capricious to say the least. of the Swedish Ministry in Tokyo, the Greiffe was shot four times by a Japa- Shipments to war prisoner camps had balance of welfare goods was sent nese officer just as the Americans to be unloaded at Japanese headquar- into Santo Tomas. were advancing up Taft Avenue, but ters who issued undecipherable re- three of the bullets did no damage ceipts in Japanese because it would By now, US forces were firmly en- and the fourth was undoubtedly the take too long to get receipts signed trenched in Leyte and there were al- only Japanese bullet a Swedish hos- by American recipients. They refused most daily air raids on Manila harbor pital had to remove some months to accept ten innocent band instru- and nearby airfields. Inflation had later. ments which we had obtained with reached astronomical proportions great difficulty, and a number of in- (P475 for a sack of mongo beans, P500 The work of the committee was highly nocuous books had to be recensored for a picul of sugar) and living condi- praised in a letter addressed to my and probably never reached their des- tions in Manila had deteriorated husband from James F. Byrnes, Secre- tination. A shipment of milk and eggs alarmingly. During one of the last calls tary of State, dated April 12, 1946 for Santo Tomas was left standing in my husband and Mr. Bessmer made “…Understanding as we do the ob- the hot sun for at least a day. Item- on the Japanese Embassy, they were stacles which you and your commit- ized accounting prepared for the told that Tokyo had ordered all re- tee had to overcome, we are particu- YMCA in Tokyo was not forwarded lief work in the Philippines termi- larly appreciative of the unselfish because it revealed the exorbitant nated. (Some members of the Embassy spirit of the neutral citizens who par- cost of food, a reflection on the sad had tried to be helpful, but had no ticipated in this work”. stat of Greater East Asia Co-Prosper- influence on the military authorities.) ity Sphere! There was nothing more for the Neu- It was gratifying to be thus esteemed, tral Welfare Committee of the Inter- but the real reward was the satisfac- But in spite of the palpable danger of national YMCA to do. I was glad that tion of having been able to alleviate trying to help Americans, the frustra- I was not aware that Helge had twice some of the suffering inflicted by the tions and difficulties in obtaining been interrogated by the Kempetai erstwhile conquerors of the Philip- food and other commodities, the com- and investigated by the Japanese mili- pines, and to experience the untiring mittee continued working. On April tary. effort, generosity and courage of all 21st, the Swedish Ministry advised that the women and men of good will who the YMCA funds could be used for The once frightening rumors that assisted the Neutral Welfare Commit- food, clothing and medicine, and for- Manila might be bypassed were evi- tee of the International YMCA. warded P*30,000 for this purpose. At dently unfounded, but it was not the end of April and during May, longer a safe place to live. It as won- weekly shipments were made to more derful to see our planes overhead – than 2,500 war prisoners, to the chil- *During World War II in the Philippines, perpetually dashing to a makeshift dren in Santo Tomas, and in the be- the occupying Japanese government is- shelter was nerve-wracking and tiring! ginning of June large deliveries to the sued fiat currency in several denomina- Fear, hunger – and HOPE. Hope of lib- civilian internment camps. tions; this is known as the Japanese gov- eration, hope of victory, kept us go- ernment-issued Philippine fiat peso. ing, but there were many who did not As every victory in the South Pacific live to see this long-prayed-for end brought the American forces closer, to captivity. Nearly 500 civilian intern- Ex-POW Bulletin the Japanese grew ever more vicious ees, countless prisoners of war, would Mar/Apr 2014 in their endeavor to stamp out any not be there to welcome the 1st Cal- 17 Arlington, TX. More information is on pages 27-29.

July 27-Aug 3, 2014. The Korean events War Ex-POWs 2014 Reunion wll be held in Louisville, KY at the March 13-15, 2014. USS Houston Brown Hotel, 335 West Broadway. My name is Sandy Wacker and I CA-30 Survivors Association & The room rate is $110.00 per day, am emailing you on behalf of the Next Generations Reunion will plus tax. The discounted rate will U.S. Department of Veterans Af- be held at: Hyatt Regency apply three (3) days prior and fairs and the Make the Connec- Houston Downtown. Contact: after the scheduled reunion dates tion campaign. We are reaching John Keith Schwarz Executive to accommodate those who may out to Veterans Service Organiza- Director- USS Houston CA-30 wish to come early or stay late. tions like the American Ex-Pris- Survivors Association & Next Reservations can be made by oners of War to spread the word Generations; 202-268-2261/703- calling the hotel direct at 502-583- about Make the Connection, 867-0142. 1234. which helps Veterans and their [email protected]. loved ones access information and resources to address chal- April 25-27, 2014. Flatiron Air lenges related to mental health, Ambulance Crash-Rescue Bi-An- looking physical wellbeing, and life nual Reunion will be held at Fort events. Make the Connection Rucker, AL. For information, con- (www.maketheconnection.net). tact: Warren R. Blake, P.O. Box 67 , for North Conway, NH 03869. My father, Carl Hill, was captured MakeTheConnection.net is a one- 978-994-7935 ; on Corregidor. Somewhere after stop, video-rich website where [email protected] capture (he was held at Veterans and their loved ones can Cabanatuan, O’Donnel and others privately explore information on April 24-27, 2014. Norfolk re- before being shipped to Japan on and watch personal video testi- union for civilian internees and a Hell Ship), he received a ciga- monials about facing health and families. We are booked and con- rette case from Sgt. Charles life challenges. To learn more, tracted at Marriott Courtyard in Calafato, who was also serving AXPOW might be interested in the Norfolk. Our hotel is a block and th with the 59 Coastal Artillery. Mr. following pages and videos: a half from MacArthur Memorial Calafato was from New York; his ·Veterans: property. Contact: Sascha Jansen cigarette case had the name www.maketheconnection.net/ [email protected]. “Margie” inscribed in it. He was veterans killed when the ship transporting ·Video Gallery: April 12, 2014. 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If resources/spread-the-word Convention will be held in you are interested you may con- tact me at: Make the Connection is also on [email protected] or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ Ex-POW Bulletin Harry Spiller 12 Razor Drive, veteransmtc) and YouTube Mar/Apr 2014 West Frankfort. Il 62896. We can www.youtube.com/ 18 move forward details from there. veteransmtc). be the death (some of wounds, tation and Education recently ac- most of disease) of 13,000 pris- knowledged to The Civil War News oners, most of them men. Picket that their story, both com- plicated and emotional, can be Briefs Site Superintendent Brad Bennett designated “We did this to our- recently assessed the unique selves”. challenge of commemorating the Andersonville’s American Civil War POW: “As op- The commemorative two years posed to a battle conducted over will be broken into twelve two Sesquicentennial days or weeks, the Civil War pris- month segments, with focus on Celebration oner of war story is a longer, a single-word theme that repre- by Alice A. Booher more complicated tragedy mea- sents the events, conditions or sured in the words of one pris- emotions of POWs; and will fea- Part One in a Three Part Series oner, ‘by inches’ “. ture other prisons and their sto-

Macon County, GA hosts some- thing about which many already know a great deal, after years of efforts to reconstruct and educate about the infamous Civil War prison, to maintain and venerate the National Cemetery, and to open the National POW Museum at that location in 1998. In addi- tion to occasional articles, Andersonville’s National Park Service leadership and staff pro- vide a regular Bulletin column to keep everyone updated, and will continue to do so. This series highlights a unique and special effort for 2014-2015.

“Sesquicentennial” reflects a lapse of 150 years, and the Na- tional Historic Site at Andersonville has just launched ries to more fully present the ex- an extraordinary and admittedly A January 2014 news release an- perience. The pivotal themes are: ambitious two year long com- nouncing the 150th anniversary Creation, Arrival, Confinement, memorative program with tar- identified their charge as explor- Desperation, Evacuation, Conver- geted focus on all aspects of the ing the prison and the stories of sion, Negotiation, Departure, Ap- Civil War POW system, entitled in those held there, but also “pro- prehension, Accountability, Sacri- the aggregate “When We Held viding an understanding of the fice and Dedication. In addition Each Other Prisoner”. overall prisoner of war story of to the primary underlying the Civil War and the shared ex- Andersonville (Camp Sumter) Andersonville Prison (Camp periences of prisoners in both component, highlighted prisons Sumter), which would eventually North and South”. Accordingly, are multiple Richmond, VA (Com- hold 45,000 Union prisoners, myriad yet linked events from plex) sites; Rock Island, IL; Camp opened in February 1864. During January 2014 through 2015 will Ford, TX; Ft. Delaware, DE; Camp the subsequent 14 months, the involve an expanded visual and Lawton, GA; Temporary camps; notoriously overcrowded, un- educational venue. Camp Douglas, IL; Florence, SC; sanitary outdoor facility would Coastal Fortifications; Elmira, Of the total of some 150 prisons NY; Salisbury, NC and Ft. June 25-28, 2013 across North and South, Histo- Lafayette, NY. rian Robert C. Doyle identifies 35 AXPOW major Union prison camps and Ex-POW Bulletin National Convention 39 major Confederate prison Mar/Apr 2014 See you in Texas! camps. Eric Leonard, Andersonville Chief of Interpre- 19 news, cont’d...

Programs will include special “First Saturday” activities, con- cluding in September 2015 with a memorial illumination at the prison site; and for the 13,000 POWs buried at Andersonville, the funeral they never had will be celebrated in honor of the War’s 56,000 POWs who died.

Activities will be varied, and a lot of volunteer assistance will be required, so to learn, help or par- ticipate: go.nps.gov/ livinghistoryprisoners ; call 229 924-0343 ; website (http:// go.nps.gov/cwprisons ); or www.nps.gov/ande/; Facebook ( www.facebook.com/ Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson walks with John Mims, left, a Bataan Death March AndersonvilleNPS); or Twitter survivor, and Swede Boreen, a Pearl Harbor survivor. Tommy Bolton, far (www.twitter.com/andeNHS) right, shows them the way to receive their honorary Sky Dragons award. Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, com- ment to the military and their mander of Fort Bragg and the heroic sacrifices for freedom, Fort Bragg honors two 18th Airborne Corps, praised the officials said in a release. World War II veterans two veterans during the short ceremony. Mims, 92, was 15 years old the By Drew Brooks Staff writer first time he joined the Army, Fayetteville Observer “What we do is for each other,” during the Great Depression. He [email protected] he said. “But it’s also to honor served 11 months before officials (910) 486-3567. veterans.” found out the truth about his age and kicked him out. Fort Bragg honored two World Anderson escorted both men, War II veterans on Jan. 16, 2014 arm-in-arm, to the side of a po- during a private reception that But two years later, and still un- dium before presenting them also served as a farewell for derage, he joined again. with framed plaques. troops soon deploying to Af- Eventually, Mims would be sent ghanistan. to the Philippines during World He then hugged Mims and Boreen. War II. John Mims, a Bataan Death March “I love all of you,” Mims said. survivor, and Roy “Swede” There, he would become a Japa- “And there’s nothing you can do Boreen, a Pearl Harbor survivor, nese prisoner of war and would about it.” were named honorary Sky Drag- survive the brutal, 65-mile march ons during the event at the Fort that killed thousands. Mims retired from the Army at Bragg Club. Fort Bragg as a master sergeant Mims spent four years as a pris- in 1963. Sky Dragons is the nickname of oner of war, during which he was Boreen went the 18th Airborne Corps, which beaten, tortured, starved and iso- on to serve 21 is deploying to serve as Interna- lated. years in the tional Security Assistance Force Navy, retiring Joint Command. To survive, Mims said he ate in 1959. dogs, cats, rats, snakes, grass and lizards. When he left the camp, Both were rec- Ex-POW Bulletin he weighed only 67 pounds, nearly ognized for 100 pounds less than when he got Mar/Apr 2014 their unwaver- there. 20 ing commit- data including projections of in- news, cont’d... Omnibus Veterans coming claims, how many claims have been completed and how Affairs Bill many are being appealed. “I’ve got to be a miracle of Jesus,” An omnibus veterans affairs bill Mims said from his home in the introduced by Sen. Bernie Sand- Ashemont community in Moore ers (I-Vt.) would fully repeal pen- The Affordable County in 2010. sion reductions, ensure veterans benefits if the government shuts Care Act, VA, “Because some of the stuff I’ve down again and introduce new and You gone through, people don’t go veteran hiring goals. Enrolled? What You Should Know through.” The bill (S.1950), introduced Jan. Your Enrollment Means You Boreen, who lives in Pinehurst, 16, would rescind the 1 percent Don’t Need to Take Additional spoke with The Fayetteville Ob- cut in the cost of living adjust- Steps server for the 72nd anniversary ment for military retirees under If you are enrolled in any of VA’s of the attack on Pearl Harbor last 62 that became law under the fis- programs below, you have cover- month. cal 2014 omnibus appropriations age under the standards of the bill. health care law: Then a 21-year- ·Veteran’s health care program old sailor, The cut originated in the budget compromise signed in December Boreen wit- ·Civilian Health and Medical pro- and was meant to save $6 billion nessed a Kate gram (CHAMPVA) bomber em- over ten years. The Sanders bill blazoned with doesn’t propose any spending ·Spina bifida health care pro- the rising sun reductions to offset the money gram drop the first that would have been saved by the of nine torpedoes that would COLA cuts. You don’t need to do anything eventually sink his ship. more. The health care law does The legislation would also make not change your VA benefits or “I saw the pilot’s face, and he was a long-term change designed to out-of-pocket costs. You can con- grinning like a ‘possum eating fund Veterans Affairs Depart- tinue to enjoy VA health care, you-know-what,” Boreen said. ment disability, health and edu- which means you have: cation benefits even if the gov- Now 93, Boreen said that after a ernment shuts down again. ·Medical care rated among the torpedo hit his ship, he ran down best in the U.S. to his battle station on the ship’s Currently, the Veterans Health Ad- ·Immediate benefits of health third deck and began closing wa- ministration gets appropriated a care coverage. Veterans may ap- tertight doors between compart- year in advance to prevent hos- ply for VA health care enrollment ments. pitals from closing in the event at any time. of a shutdown and the new bill “Just as I was slamming down the would extend that practice to the ·No enrollment fee, monthly pre- last dog on this one door, another Veterans Benefits Administra- miums, or deductibles. Most Vet- torpedo hit a fuel tank, sprung tion. erans have no out-of-pocket the door, and I was completely The bill would also create new costs. Some Veterans may have covered in oil,” he said. hiring goals for veterans seeking to pay small copayments for Boreen recounted his escape government jobs. It would re- health care or prescription drugs. from the damaged ship and said quire the Office of Personnel that once outside, he saw bomb- Management to make sure agen- ·More than 1,700 places available ers coming over “like a flock of cies hire 15,000 more veterans in to get your care. This means your ducks” before watching one of the the government within five years. coverage can go with you if you planes drop a bomb on the USS Other provisions include expand- travel or move. Arizona. ing veterans’ healthcare to in- clude dental coverage and new “That battleship just went up, reporting requirements to help flames and everything, 400 to 500 end the VA claims backlog by Ex-POW Bulletin feet in the air,” Boreen said. 2015. The VA would provide quar- Mar/Apr 2014 terly updates to Congress with 21 can be placed into a pet to help positive impact of the person news, cont’d... prolong its life. A used pacemaker whose pacemaker it was in the can be brought to a veterinarian, first place with collateral satis- ·Met the new requirement to who will forward it to a veterinary faction for that individual and/ have health care coverage that university in your state. Here in or his or her family. meets the minimum standard. Indiana it is Purdue University. They can use pacemakers in which The goal of the VA health care the battery has expired or if a per- system is to achieve excellence son passes away.” in patient care and customer sat- isfaction. VA’s medical mission Heloise replied that “pacemakers is singular — to serve Veterans are being used for animals – dogs, by providing the highest quality some cats, and even a horse or health care available anywhere in two. This is a pretty new prac- the world. America’s Veterans tice, but it seems to be deserve nothing less. growing…Also, if a loved one is being buried or cremated, the pacemaker usually is removed To The Heart of the and returned to the family. Call your veterinarian or a college of Healthy Amber & Willow with BG Matter veterinary medicine in your state Cornum, USA (Ret) by Alice A. Booher to find out if it accepts pacemak- ers or can direct you to an orga- Twins Eloise and Louise Bowles nization that does”. were born in 1919. Eloise added New health coverage for an “H” to her name, making her We did not want to spread this column “Hints from Heloise”. information without confirma- vets’ service dogs She married a USAAF captain, tion, so we did some further re- By Karen Jowers Mike Cruse, moved in 1948 to search - and sure enough, there Staff writer, Military Times Nanking, China, they moved back are myriad examples of this oc- to TX and had a daughter named curring with great impact on the Free medical coverage for the Heloise. Mother Heloise began in life of the animal. Medicine.Net service dogs of veterans is now 1959 to dispense clever and help- refers to a board certified veteri- being handled under a new Vet- ful guidance, preaching for many nary cardiologist at Purdue who erans Affairs Department con- readers the “gospel truth”. When said about 20 pets are outfitted tract with pet health insurance she died in 1977 her daughter yearly with pacemakers, prima- company Trupanion. took up the “Hints” tradition, run- rily older dogs. An Oregon State ning daily in 500 newspapers and cardiology professor confirmed The program pays 100% of the “Ask Heloise” in Good Housekeep- to CBS News that there are 300- costs for veteran-owned service ing. 500 implants a year. The pace- dogs for ongoing preventive care maker can extend the dog’s as well as emergency care and For many faithful readers, it healthy life for 3-5 years or even other medical treatments and seems almost heretical not to more on occasion. There is also prescription medications. The believe “Hints From Heloise”, but a nonprofit Companion Animal coverage is available only to vet- a December 2013 syndicated col- Pacemaker Registry and Reposi- eran-owned service dogs that VA umn made many sit up and take tory (CanPacers) in Washington has determined are eligible for notice, guided by a letter from State which distributes donated the program, as well as VA-owned someone in Ft. Wayne, IN who pacemakers nationwide to ani- PTSD dogs. The contract is ex- wrote that when heart pacemaker mal hospitals. A new pacemaker pected to speed up the process can cost from $5,000-$10,000 but for reimbursement to veterinar- “batteries wear down, the pace- CanPacer will sell the refitted de- ians. maker must be replaced. Used vices to vets for about $500, with pacemakers cannot be refurbished proceeds going to animal cardi- VA provides the information and put in humans again, but they ology research. A further check independently with a practicing about eligible dogs directly to Ex-POW Bulletin vet confirmed that this is Trupanion. Information was not Mar/Apr 2014 true…quite remarkable! And like immediately available about how the donation of organs, what an many dogs are eligible. 22 extraordinary way to extend the VA is mailing information to vet- “Robbie approved that my son That moment and his words are news, cont’d... Ross could pin Robbie’s wings on reflected by a statue, exactly 9 feet my grandson,” said Perot. “Can high, that now stands at the U.S. erans whose dogs qualify for the you imagine what that meant?” Air Force Academy in Colorado program, and letting them know Perot went on to share anecdotes Springs, CO. a package is coming from from throughout Risner’s cel- Trupanion with information ebrated career, describing him as about using the program. A an “Oklahoma cowboy” who was H.R.2189 Impact on Trupanion tag with the policy hero and a friend, whose “love of number will be in the packet. God and love of country what was VA Aid & Attendance got him through seven and a half Veterinarians submit their bills years as a prisoner of war.” Although only a small directly to Trupanion for reim- percentage of the millions of bursement. If the veterinarian But for many other POWs, they veterans and their families use prefers to be paid before treat- credited their survival to Risner’s the Aid and Attendance benefit ment, they can call Trupanion’s leadership. offered by the VA, it is clearly a support team 24 hours a day, and vital program for those in need the bill will be paid immediately. “When the POWs came home of medically related assistance from Vietnam, time and time with their daily activities. At “Veterans and veterinarians no again, I’d hear them say ‘if it present this program is longer have to worry about the hadn’t been for Robbie Risner, I financially “means” tested and cost of the treatment, giving vet- wouldn’t have made it,’” Perot there is currently no penalty for erinarians the ability to do what said, sharing a particular mo- applicants who divested they do best — care for pets,” said ment that defined Risner’s char- themselves of assets and Britta Gidican, a spokeswoman acter. subsequently applied for for Trupanion. benefits. But because of While imprisoned in Vietnam, perceived abuse of the program Risner gathered fellow POWs for generated by a GAO report, a AF lays to rest a church service — something Senate bill was introduced into an ‘American hero’ that was strictly prohibited. the Congress in 2012 that While the troops were singing imposed a three-year “lookback” By Staff Sgt. David Salanitri, Air the song “Onward Christian Sol- period for uncompensated Force Public Affair Agency diers,” guards rushed in, taking transfers prior to the filing of the Risner and two other leaders to VA application. The bill did not WASHINGTON (AFNS) — what Perot referred to as “the get traction, but was replaced in Friends, family members, politi- box,” a place of solitary confine- 2013 by a new House bill that cal leaders, former prisoners of ment. contains similar provisions war and service members paid (H.R.2189). The bill passed the their respects as an Air Force Ace When this occurred, “more than House on Oct. 28 (404 to 1) and was interred at Arlington Na- 40 POWs stood proudly, some of was referred to the Senate for tional Cemetery Jan. 23, 2014. whom are here today, and sang a review. While most bills take strictly forbidden song, the Star time to become actual law, it Brig. Gen. Robinson “Robbie” Spangled Banner,” Perot recalls. appears from the movement of Risner, a Korean War fighter ace “How’s that for guts?” this bill that legislation may be and Vietnam prisoner of war, forthcoming in 2014 that will died Oct. 22, 2013 at Bridgewater Upon Risner’s return from the drastically affect veterans and Retirement Community in POW camp, Perot asked him, their family members who use Bridgewater, Va., at the age of 88. “‘Robbie, what was going on in the Aid and Attendance benefit. “America has lost one of its your mind as they dragged you The language contained in the greatest heroes,” said Ross Perot, back to the box?’ He looked me bill, if made into law, will make a close friend of Risner, during in the eye. His eyes were twin- the following changes: the service at the Memorial kling. He said ‘Perot, with those Improvement of claims Chapel on Fort Myer, Va. Though guys singing the Star Spangled processing — A commission will Risner’s life on earth has ended, Banner, I was nine feet tall. I could be appointed to address the issue his flying legacy lives on, Perot have gone bear hunting with a said, speaking about how Risner stick!’” passed on his aviation wings for Ex-POW Bulletin both Perot’s son and grandson to Mar/Apr 2014 wear. 23 According to Dorothy’s extraor- news, cont’d... Dorothy Susie Davis dinary WWII memoir, The Road Back: A Pacific POW’s Liberation of claims backlog. While some Thompson: She Vowed Story (Texas Tech University claims are resolved in 30 days, to Return Press, 1996), some of her earliest the average is usually many by Alice A. Booher memories in Shanghai were of months. This legislation fighting between the warlords mandates that all claims will be and other constant turbulence. approved or denied with 125 days of application. The two girls and their mother returned CONUS by ship in March Claim Status Website — In an 1929 to see her grandmother and effort to keep applicants spend some time in school. They informed of pending claims visited an aunt and her husband without waiting on hold on the in Philadelphia and again visited telephone for lengthy periods of then on Corregidor Island in time (or being able to get through 1926 (she had been a WWI Army at all), a section of the bill directs nurse in France with the Ambu- “the Secretary to maintain on the lance Cops with the British Expe- VA website publicly accessible ditionary Unit, and he was with information concerning pending the Army’s Quartermaster and completed claims of Corps). compensation for a veteran’s service-connected disability or Dorothy recalled that the specif- death.” ics of the Depression were con- Pension (aka Aid and fusing, the visit was not easy, and Attendance) — The bill provides The term “Shanghai-ing” usually they eagerly returned by ship to “that if a veteran eligible for a involved shipboard kidnappings Shanghai’s turbulence. On high pension for service or for a non- by trickery, but some Americans school graduation her father ca- service-connected disability, or went to Shanghai quite willingly, pitulated and said she could go the spouse of such veteran, including the family of Dorothy to Columbia University’s Presby- disposes of a resource that was Davis. Her grandfather David terian Hospital School of Nurs- part of such veteran’s estate for Herbert Davis and grandmother ing, but it was delayed due to the less than its fair market value Sarah Green Gardiner and their lack of funds. She qualified aca- within three years before daughter, Susie went from New demically, but failed the first applying for such pension, the Jersey in 1879 to become mis- physical examination due to ane- Secretary shall deny or sionaries and set up schools. Son mia from frequent bouts of ame- discontinue the pension payment Ted, was born in 1982, then twins bic dysentery. While being for months beginning on the date in 1887, one of whom died at age treated with Emetine, she spent of such disposition and ending 10 months of whooping cough. time with typing and shorthand. when the uncompensated value The remaining twin, Alfred Car- of such resource is reached.” This penter Davis was homeschooled Finally, at age 19, with 11 other language appears to mean that until returning CONUS where his passengers, Dorothy boarded the the VA pension program will sister Susie died of a ruptured freighter, Anna Maersk for NYC soon review financial appendix. Fluent Chinese speak- via the Panama Canal in May 1937. transactions of an applicant ing Alfred went to Alfred Univer- Met by her sister Eva, now a sec- much like the federal/state sity, met Marjorie Anderson and retary, summer was spent at Medicaid long-term care services returned to the China coast (Man- YWCA camp; they learned the program (i.e. nursing home care). churia, Korea, Indonesia, Sumatra Japanese had bombed Shanghai Given the budget constraints on and Malaysia) as an electrical but her family was safe in Hong government, it was inevitable that equipment importer, sending for Kong. this gifting ability would be his family in 1914. Daughter Eva restricted. was born in Shanghai, and less Her first year in nursing she than two years later, a second learned that most of their hospi- daughter, Dorothy, was born on tal patients had pneumonia; un- October 26, 1917. til recently, 50% had died, but Ex-POW Bulletin with prontosil or sulfapyridine, Mar/Apr 2014 many survived, but with many 24 Dorothy read that they only knew that Embarking in December 1944, they she had been on duty at did not see land until mid January Thompson, cont’d... Sternberg and waiting her ap- 1945; a torpedo hit the ship and pointment with the Army Nurse stranded them including 60 nurses side effects – she would develop Corps (ANC) when hostilities in New Guinea. streptococcic sore throat that led broke out; that they were “un- to rheumatic fever with delayed able to get orders to her so we Waiting for a new (hospital) ship, recovery. In senior year, Dorothy do not know her status”. Dor- and concerned at not hearing from developed intractable abdominal othy and other medical volun- fiancé, Don, one night she met a pain, eventually attributed to teers treated fellow prisoners as driver, Jack Thompson, soon to amebic recurrence. best they could. Dorothy had be shipped with the signal corps severe rheumatic fever recur- to Leyte. He was smitten but kept Graduating in 1940 after making rence with high fevers, swelling his distance due to Don. Travel- up her 6 months lost before be- and a heart murmur; and then ing back roads, they arrived at ing eligible for state boards, she required surgical removal un- Santo Tomas on February 9, 1945 returned via another Maersk der local anesthetic of her ap- where she was welcomed back by th freighter to Manila where her pendix which was found full of the army nurses of the 49 Gen- family had relocated. She filed entamoeba histolytica. During eral Hospital, and reunited with her application to join the Army recovery, Dorothy tried to work POW sister Eva and father. Nurse Corps, but paperwork had including picking webs, worms to go to Washington, so during and weevils out of rice until she In The Road Back, she described the wait, she worked as a Civil developed symptoms such as the return and preparations for Service nurse at the Army Hospi- high fever and a double mitral care during liberation: “there was tal, Sternberg General. heart murmur. work to be done at Santo Tomas. I felt as though I had never left. She fell in love with a dashing Just before the end of the sec- Since I knew my way around, I was young Army officer, Dan ond year of internment, she and able to get to work quickly”. In ad- Childers, a pneumonia patient; her mother were 2 of 4 intern- dition to battle wounds, nearing they became engaged and set the ees as part of a prisoner ex- 4,000 internees were suffering wedding for spring 1942. Soon, change by train, the Teia Maru from severe malnutrition and Don’s unit, the 47th Infantry Phil- and eventually the Gripsholm. medical problems, with an unoffi- ippine scouts was on the way to Before she left the latter ship, cial death count of 456. Bataan; she would receive several she received a telegram from notes form him on scraps of pa- Col Blanchard, the chief Army As American troops advanced in per but never saw him again. nurse, saying that she had been Manila, fighting was intense and accepted into the Corps before many civilians were infected with The bombing of Clark Field after the fall of Manila and was to re- tetanus bacillus, never having been Pearl Harbor strained the capac- port to Washington, DC, where immunized; antitoxin supplies, ity of all medical facilities; Dor- she was debriefed on all of the intended for preventative use, did othy was assigned to set up an other POW Nurses about which not go far. Dorothy felt more use- ancillary hospital for casualty the military knew little. ful in her new surgical nurse posi- overflow from Sternberg and its tion, but she finally got word, af- Santo Scholastic annex. She of- Since she had never been sworn ter three and a half years of not ten inquired about her Army in, the Army would not pay her hearing, that her fiancé Lt Don Nurse Corp application as she back pay, so she waited, during Childers, a Bataan veteran, had died could not leave Manila with the which time she was called to the along with other American POWs army nurses absent commission White House to have lunch with on a Japanese ship sunk by Ameri- and being sworn in. On Christ- Mrs. Roosevelt. All she wanted can bombs. mas Eve they moved to field Hos- to do was get back to nursing pital Number 2 on Bataan; she in the Philippines, so eventually She set up a hospital at the old was able to visit her parents and she decided to forfeit military racetrack. Dorothy developed vi- sister on New Year’s Eve before time-in-grade, accepted pay as a ral pneumonia, and ended up hos- they were all captured and taken Civil Service nurse, was sworn pitalized in the same building to Santo Tomas. into the ANC and went for fur- where she had been prisoner. ther training at Walter Reed A letter (scanned in The Road AMC then by train to the West Ex-POW Bulletin Back) to her aunt in Brookline, MA Coast and Camp Stoneman and Letterman AMC. Mar/Apr 2014 from the Surgeon General’s Office 25 Dorothy on their recollections of WWII solicited as part of the Institute Thompson, cont’d... of Texas Culture oral history project. Her adult children said Evacuated via Kwajalein Island to that they had been taught that Tripler General Hospital (GH) in “what did not kill you would Honolulu, she accompanied pa- make you stronger”; they called tients on cross country train to it “mom’s story”, and said her Rhoads GH, Rome, NY. She was daughter Peggy, “it was a little reunited with her family after fin- daunting to know what she went ishing full courses of carbasone through”. for amebic dysentery and sulfa for bacterial dysentery, and re- In March 2008, two of their chil- turned to duty at Walter Reed According to Texas Women In dren and family had visited some AMC. Jack Harrell Thompson re- World War II by Cindy Weigand, of the family living in Manila, appeared with a clear intent to (Republic of Texas Press, 2003), welcomed as they visited their marry her, and since fighting had wherein Dorothy is one of those mother’s old haunts as an in- stopped, Dorothy requested and featured (along with Hattie R. ternee. was granted a return to nursing (HR) Brantley, another of the th in Manila, stationed at the 10 WWII POW nurses), she had General Hospital, Ft. McKinley. enough points to do so she re- Second Lt Jack picked her up on tired as a Captain from the ANC. arrival, and they were married Weigand also credits Thompson three months later, March 15, with assisting on the WWII con- 1947 and honeymooned at a cot- texts of the entire volume. tage at Camp John Hay, Baquio. After 9 months of marriage, and When Jack was transferred in willing to remain in service in the 1945 to Ft. Sam Houston, she be- Philippines, when orders were cut came a civilian nurse at Brooke for Jack to go CONUS and her to AMC. Just before Jack was sent to Dorothy Thompson died at age go to Okinawa, Dorothy asked for Vietnam, in 1961-2, they relo- 95 on September 2, 2013 in San ANC discharge to be with her hus- cated to San Antonio, (according Antonio, survived by her three band. to articles in the Southgate Ama- children: Jack H.Thompson, Jr. teur Radio News, October 2013; (and wife Jane); daughter Marjorie and San Antonio Express-Press, S. Camp (and husband Roger); September 30, 2013) and she was daughter Peggy T. McCray (and hired as the head Nurse of the husband John), numerous grand- OB/GYN department at Nix Hos- children and great-grandchildren. pital. She later was on staff of For some time, her sister Eva had the newly built Methodist Hospi- lived in a close by nursing facil- tal in San Antonio, and retired as ity. After a Memorial Service at Director of Nurses there in 1982. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, burial was at the Ft. Sam Houston Na- Dorothy and Jack were active in tional Cemetery. the American ExPOWs, American Red Cross and the Military Affili- ate Radio Systems (MARS). They Bring Your Kids and had become avid recreational Grandkids to vehiclers (RVers) and travelled Arlington! the country extensively, also em- bracing the Amateur Radio net- June 25-28, 2014 work with enthusiasm (her “handle” was KF5XI). Their mar- riage lasted 67 years, ending with Jack’s death on April 6, 2013. 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1 Texas Rangers slugger VOLUNTARY FUNDING Josh Hamilton made history th In honor of PNC Zack Roberts, during the team’s 40 anniver- sary season. During a game on by Frank & Anne Kravetz May 9, 2012 in Baltimore, C Norman Gustafson, Scotch Hamilton hit four home runs, Plains NJ tying the major league record Donald Staight, pacifica CA for most homers in a single John Gatens, Fair Lawn NJ Please send donations to: game, accomplished only 13 Lena Swidarski, Maple Hts OH times since 1900. National Headquarters, 3201 East Maurice Markworth, Palmyra PA 2. Cowboys Stadium Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40, Patricia Borre, Roseville MN houses the world’s two long- Arlington, TX 76010. Paul Thompson, Richfield MN est arches, the world’s largest Russell Mann, Southold NY sliding glass doors, and the Checks must be made payable to Thomas C Nixon, PhD, Murrieta world’s largest HDTV video AXPOW or American Ex-Prisoners CA board that stretches from 20 of War You can also make a Victor Breite, St Louis MO yard line to 20 yard line and donation with a credit card consists of 30 million LED (MasterCard or Visa). Just call 817- lights. 649-2979. Thank you! 3. The cost to build the center-hung HDTV monitor at Cowboys Stadium ($40+ mil- GENERAL FUND lion) was more than the entire construction cost of the old PNC Zack Roberts, Tinton Falls The Legacy of your love Texas Stadium. NJ can live on after… 4. Not to brag, but every- In memory of all the men from thing really is BIGGER IN the Low Level raid on Ploesti An important way you can help TEXAS! The entire Statue of Lib- Oilfield, by Frank Suponcic Sr ensure that the American Ex-Pris- erty can fit inside Cowboys Sta- In memory of Ann Breen, by oners of War is always there for dium with a few feet to spare. It is 320 feet from the blue star Mid-Iowa Chapter returning POWs, their families at midfield all the way up to In memory of Daniel Maus, by and their dependents is through Marylou Maus the closure of the retractable your will or living trust. In memory of Frederic B Miller, roof. New York’s Statue of Lib- by his grateful Patricia Ann erty is only 305 feet in height. It’s very simple to make a be- In memory of Helen Burich, by 5. The first event at Cow- the Mid-Iowa Chapter quest to the American Ex-Prison- boys Stadium (June 2009) was not a sporting event. The sta- In memory of Richard ‘Dick’ ers of War. Simply share this sen- dium kicked off with a concert Beck, by Norma Beck tence with your attorney or finan- featuring country music super- In memory of Richard Kendall, cial planner and they can add the following to your will or living stars George Strait and Reba by Sandra o’Neal McEntire, with opening acts trust: In memory of Rosemary Foy, by Blake Shelton and Lee Ann the Thomas Cima family Womack. In memory of Thomas Cima, by “I give, devise and bequeath to the 16. About 105,121 fans at- his family American Ex-Prisoners of War, tended the first Dallas Cow- 3201 E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40, boys regular season game at Arlington, TX 76010, the sum of Cowboys Stadium (September 2014 $______or ______percent of the 21, 2009 versus the NY Giants), National Convention rest, residue and remainder of setting an NFL record for the my estate.” highest attendance at a regu- in Arlngton, Texas lar season game. June 25-28 Please take a few minutes of your Bring the kids...bring the time to help. grandkids...there is plenty to Ex-POW Bulletin do and plenty to see! Mar/Apr 2014 31 new members National Headquarters 3201 East Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40 Arlington, TX 76010; (817) 649-2979

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Gary J Litchfield Burlington MA Son of Raymond Litchfield, Yale Feingold Decd, ETO Margery Pittsburgh PA Robert Douglas White AAC Sutherlin OR Several camps, marched 3/ Civilian, born in camp 16/44 to 5/2/45 3/4/42 Santo Tomas, Manila Certificate of Captivity

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ANDERSON, John H., 90, of on April 2, 1945. Frank was a POWs. He volunteered for 21 Kernersville, NC (formerly of member of Fresno Chapter #1, years at the VA Medical Center at Mexico Beach, FL) passed away AXPOW. Jefferson Barracks. Always look- Nov. 21, 2013. He was com- ing after his “brothers”. He was mander of the Greater Greenboro CUNNINGHAM, Ruth G., 91, of preceded in death by his wife, Chapter, AXPOW and a former Spokane Valley, WA died Oct. 10, Jeanette. He is survived by one commander/member of the 2013. In 1980, she was instrumen- son and one daughter. Hutchinson-Poplaski Chapter in tal in organizing the Spokane-In- Panama City, FL. During WWII he land Empire Chapter, AXPOW. She GIBBS, Cobb, of Tupelo, MS died sefved with the Army Air Corps. was extremely active in the chap- Dec. 9, 2013. During WWII, he was He was captured and held for 8 ter and served as adjutant for captured while serving with the months in Germany. His wife 64 more than 30 years. Ruth’s late Army Air Corps, 8th AF, flying out years, Hazel, predeceased him; he husband, Cecil, was captured of England. He was shot down leaves 5 children and numerous while serving with the 7th Mate- over Holland and held until lib- grandchildren and great-grand- rial Squadron, 19th BG. He was eration by the Germans. He was children who miss him. held in Davao, PI and Yokkaichi, a member of the Northeast Mis- Japan for 3 ½ years. Ruth leaves sissippi Chapter, AXPOW. Cobb BOCCALERO, Carl “Joe”, of Los two loving daughters, 3 grand- leaves his wife, Ann, 1 son, 6 Angeles, CA died Nov. 27, 2013. daughters and 7 great-grandchil- grandchildren, 2 stepchildren, 5 He was captured while serving in dren and their families. great-grandchildren and their the Army with the 12th Armored families. Div., 17th AIB at the Battle of the CZAWLYTKO, Mary Teresa, 86, Bulge. He spent 5 months as a of Baltimore, MD passed away GOUGH, Dianne Ruth, wife of POW. Joe’s loving wife, Alberta, May 11, 2013. She was the wife of AXPOW James Gough Chapter predeceased him. He is survived ex-POW Walter (WWII, 8th AF, 458th Adj/Treas, passed away on Janu- by 2 daughters, 3 grandsons and BG, 577th BS, captured and held in ary 5, 2014. Dianne was a faith- their families. Luft IV). She was a life member ful member and supporter of of AXPOW and member of the Fresno Chapter #1 and will be BREEN, Ann, 88, of Elkhart, IA Albert J Bland MD North Chapter. missed. Dianne is survived by her passed away Dec. 15, 2013. She was She was active in her chapter. In husband, James, one daughter an active member of the Mid-Iowa addition to her beloved husband and 2 sons. Chapter, AXPOW. She was pre- of 65 years, survivors include 1 ceded in death by her husband of daughter, 4 sons and their fami- HEARTFIELD, Eugene R., 92, of 64 years, John. John was a POW lies, 16 grandchildren and 14 Fredericksburg, TX died Nov. 20, in Germany (Co A, 38th Inf., 7th great-grandchildren. 2013. Reagon was shot down Div./Stalags 2A, 2B and 11B). while serving with the 397th BG. FOLEY, CHARLES W. He was Held in Stalag Luft III un- BURICH, Helen, of Madrid, IA “Mick” passed away January 24, til liberation. died Apr. 20, 2013. She was the 2014 at the age of 91. Charley was wife of Johnnie (ex-POW/Co A, a past chapter commander of the HELENTHAL, Mary E., 95, of East 23rd Inf., 2nd Div., held in 13C). Both St Louis Chapter. He served with Moline, IL died Dec. 17, 2013. She were members of the Mid-Iowa B Co., 301st Inf. Regiment, 94th In- was the widow of ex-POW William. Chapter, AXPOW. fantry Division. He was captured They had both been members of at the Battle of the Bulge, and was the Western IL Chapter, AXPOW. CREEDE, Frank J. Jr, of Fresno, a POW in Stalags 12A and 11B. As They leave behind 3 daughters, 3 CA years passed away Jan.2, 2014. a POW Charley was made to do grandchildren and 4 great-grand- He was a rifleman in the 106th Inf. forced labor and would steal and children. Div. and was captured on Dec. 19, smuggle potatoes, rutabagas, and 1944 in the Battle of The Bulge. whatever he could, down his Ex-POW Bulletin He was held in Stalag IX-B in Bad pants legs, and bring them back Mar/Apr 2014 Orb, Germany and was liberated to camp to help feed his fellow 33 while serving with the Philippine SHUMAN, Edwin Arthur III, 82, taps cont’d... Scouts at Ft. McKinley in Rizal, passed on December 3, 2013. His . Philippines. He was a POW for 3 death occurred in Annapolis, ½ years in Orion, Balanga, Orani, Maryland from complications Bataan Labao, San Fernando, due to a fall on his boat on his LEFEVER, Paul W. “Yite”, 93, of Pampanga and Camp O’Donnell way to a goose hunt. Ned was a Strasburg, PA died December 23, in the Philippines. Rosendo was U.S. Naval Academy graduate 2013. He was the husband of the a life member of AXPOW and class of 1954, served for 34 years late Lucille (Harnish), who died in ADBC, member of the Seattle and was a prisoner of war in Viet- th 2008. Paul served in the 397 BG, Chapter. He leaves his wife, nam for 5 years. He was a mem- Army Air Corps, during WWII. He Salvacion, 2 children, 9 grandchil- ber of the New York Yacht Club, was a tail gunner in the B-26 dren and 2 great-grandchildren Annapolis Yacht Club, The Storm Bomber, the “Draggin Lady.” It was and their families. Trysail Club, the Cruising Club of shot down December 23, 1944 America, and the Golden Eagles. over Germany. The airplane MARABLE, Paul Davis Jr., of He is survived by his wife of 35 crashed near Steineberg and Paul Waco, TX died Dec. 19, 2013. He years, Donna, and his first wife was captured as a prisoner of war. was 92. In June 1944, while serv- Eleanor, 2 daughters, 2 sons and He was liberated on April 29, 1945 ing with the 90th Inf. Div. he was their families, 9 grandchildren by an Army battalion led by Gen- captured and held in a POW camp and 1 great-grandson. He is also eral George Patton. He was a in Poland until liberated by survived by 3 sisters and 2 broth- member of the Conestoga Chap- Zhukov’s Red Army. Paul is sur- ers. ter, AXPOW. Paul is survived by 1 vived by his wife of 67 years, son, 2 daughters, 7 grandchil- Betty Lewis, 4 chidlren, 10 grand- SLATER, Phyllis Gail, 74, of Inde- dren and 3 great-grandchildren. children, 14 great-grandchildren, pendence, MO died Aug 27, 2013. 1 brother and 1 sister. Her hobbies included games of LITTLE, Leo Armistice, age 89, of chance and puzzles, She is sur- Clever, MO, passed away Decem- McHARG, Owen Stanton Jr., 94, vived by her husband of 53 years ber 21, 2012. He served his coun- of Yarmouthport, MA died Jan. 9, Edward (Korean War ex-POW); 1 try in the 2014. He was captured during son, 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren, U.S. Army during WWII, was cap- WWII while serving in the AAC 7 great-grandchildren, her be- tured and held Stalags 7A and with the 8th AF, 305th BHG, 364th loved sister and brother, along 11B. He was a member of the BS flying out of England. After with many nieces. Greater Ozarks Chapter, AXPOW, capture he was held in Luft 1, He went on the Ozarks Honor Barth until liberation. Survivors SMART, Fred, of Fresno, CA, Flight in September of 2010 to include 2 sons, 2 daughters, 8 passed away on January7, 2014 at Washington D.C. He is survived grandchildren, 1 sister. the age of 90. Fred was a long by his wife of 65 years, Iris Ann, standing member of Fresno, two children and their spouses, MEYERS, Arthur R., of Denver, CO Chapter #1 and a life member of four grandchildren, and two passed away Dec. 26, 2013. He was AXPOW. Fred was a B-17 tail gun- great-grandchildren. a member of the Mile High Chap- ner on a B-17 named “Patches” of ter, AXPOW. He served in WWII the 390th Bomb Group and was LUCERO, Anna R., 98, of Albu- with the AAC; he was captured shot down on Oct. 14, 1943 over querque, NM died Sept. 16, 2013. and held in Stalag Luft 1, Barth. Germany. He was held in Stalag She was the widow of Robert (ex- He leaves his wife, Joy, 4 step- 17-B and liberated by Gen. POW/Philippines/Bataan Death sons, grandchildren nieces and Patton’s 3rd Army in May 1945. March). For many years, Anna and nephews and their families. Fred is survived by 2 daughters Bob were active members of AX- and 1 son. POW and ADBC. She is survived NICHOLLS, Edwin H., of Aurora, by 1 daughter, 2 sons, 11 grand- CO died Nov. 17, 2013. During WAGNER, Philip E., 91, of Sacra- children, 16 great-grandchildren WWII, he served with the 8th AF, mento, CA passed away Novem- and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 390th BG, 570th BS. He was shot ber 16, 2013. Phil was a B-24 pi- down, captured and held in Stalag lot in the U.S. 15th Air Force, LUNA, Rosendo, of Seattle WA Luft 1, Barth. Ned was a member 484th BG(H), 827th 827th BS and passed away Jan. 5, 2014. He was of the Mile High Chapter and life was shot down on his 13th mis- 98. During WWII he was captured member of AXPOW. His son, sion on a bombing raid over the daughter and 2 grandchildren oil fields of Ploesti, Romania in Ex-POW Bulletin survive him. August 1944. His entire crew Mar/Apr 2014 survived and became POWs. Phil 34 November 23, 2013. He served Greater Atlanta Chapter, AXPOW, taps cont’d... during World War II with the 8th passed away December 23, AF, 94th BG, 332nd BS. On his 15th 2013. During WWII he was cap- was in Stalags 3 and 7A. His wife Berlin bombing mission he was tured in the Battle of Bitche in the deceased him as did a sister. He shot down and spent the next 14 Voges mountains of France while is survived by another sister, son months in Stalag Lufts III and VII. serving with the 100th Division, Paul, daughter Pamela, one grand- He was a member of AXPOW and 398th Infantry Regiment, Com- son and two great-grandchildren. Past Commander of the James L. pany A. He was held for 6 Phil was a life member of AXPOW, Hale Memorial POW Chapter. Ed months until liberated by the and an honored member of the is survived by his loving wife of Russian Army at the end of the 49ers Chapter, Sacramento. He 68 years, Irene, 2 sons, and 1 war. Bill’s wife Margie and son will be greatly missed by mem- granddaughter. He is greatly Bill predeceased him; he is sur- bers of the 49ers Chapter. missed by his family and friends. vived by 1 daughter, 3 grandchil-

dren and 6 great grandchildren, WALLACE, Henry Edward, 93, of WATSON, William C. Jr. of his sister and one brother. Newport News, VA passed away Decatur, GA and member of the My Name is Old Glory the deserts of Africa, the cane by those fields of the Philippines, the with whom I have served in rice paddies and jungles of battle - it hurts. I am the flag of the United Guam, But I shall overcome - States of America. Okinawa, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, for I am strong. My name is Old Glory. Guadalcanal I have slipped the bonds of I fly atop the world’s tallest New Britain, Peleliu, and many Earth and stand watch over the buildings. more islands. uncharted new frontiers I stand watch in America’s of space halls of justice. from my vantage point on I fly majestically over great the moon. institutes of learning. I have been a silent witness to I stand guard with the great- all of America’s finest hours. est military power in the But my finest hour comes world. when I am torn into strips to Look up! And see me! be used for bandages for my I stand for peace - honor - wounded comrades on the truth and justice. field of battle, I stand for freedom When I fly at half mast to I am confident - I am arrogant honor my soldiers, I am proud. And a score of places long And when I lie in the trembling When I am flown with my fellow forgotten by all but those who arms of a grieving banners were with me. mother at the graveside of her My head is a little higher I was there. fallen son. My colors a little truer. I led my soldiers - I followed I am proud. I bow to no one. them. My name is Old Glory. I am recognized all over the I watched over them. Dear God - Long may I wave. world. They loved me. I am worshipped - I am saluted - I was on a small hill I am respected in Iwo Jima. I am revered - I am loved, and I I was dirty, battle-worn and -by Howard Schnauber am feared. tired, but my soldiers (Poem re-published courtesy of I have fought every battle of cheered me, the Fort Collins Public Library every war for more than 200 and I was proud. Local History Archive, years: I have been soiled, burned, torn Gettysburg, Shiloh, Oral History Interview of Mr. and trampled on the streets of Appomattox, San Juan Hill, the Howard Schnauber, the author. countries I have helped set free. trenches of France, It does not hurt, the Argonne Forest, Anzio, for I am invincible. Rome, the beaches of Ex-POW Bulletin I have been soiled, burned, torn Normandy, and trampled on the streets of Mar/Apr 2014 my country, and when it is 35 could the devil have an ‘innocent’ want it (lust), we see that “it” can chaplain sounding idea?” We need look no be done(drawn) and we want to do further than Matthew 4:3 “And the it (enticed). tempter came to him, he said,” If thou be the Son of God, com- Yes, the devil does, as Flip would mand that these stones be made say, make us do wrong or at least bread.” What is wrong with that? gives us the idea. However, many First eating is a normal thing to of these ideas come from our do. My father who was held in own minds. Stalag VIIA said there was three things he wanted when liberated Unfortunately I have learned I am and the first was “…to not be no different than anyone else. hungry”. Even today he cringes Even I have to fight these urges. at the thought of someone “be- To resist the temptation we can ND Benny Rayborn ing hungry” or “starving”. rely upon our own strength. The Devil Made Me do It!” Quite often our strength is not So how could eating food be evil? enough. So how can we win the In my “youth”, I remember watch- It was evil because Jesus accord- battle? I would remind you of the ing a television show called The ing to verse 2 was fasting which AA adage, if you can’t resist the Flip Wilson Show . Flip Wilson is an absence of going to the din- urge, appeal to a “Higher Power” would do something naughty on ner table to eat. It was His will and of course, we know that the show and he would excuse that he not eat therefore, for the “Higher Power” is God. himself by saying “The devil devil to suggest eating was in- made me do it!” and of course, deed very evil. there was laughter. If the devil does not always make Now, as then, many people be- us do wrong (and /or sin) then lieve that the devil was the source why do we do wrong? James of all mischievous, naughty, bad, 1:14,”But every man is tempted BennyBennyBenny mean and cruel things that hap- when he is drawn away of his own pened. One reason for this be- lust and enticed.” In short, we lief is that many people know that Jesus said in John 8:44 that the devil “…was a murderer from the beginning and abode not in the truth…” in essence, the devil is very bad.

Further, many of you have read that “…your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (I Peter 5:8) And like most BIBLE believers you understand cor- rectly that one way the devil would devour people is to put ideas into their heads. And yes, coming from the devil, none of the ideas would be good. The ideas may sound innocent but coming from the devil they are all evil.

By now you are asking, “How

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The Inspiring Story of 1st Place Adene Miles, MS $241.40 a Little Girl’s Survival 2nd Place Skip Moore $181.05 as a POW in the Philip- donated back to organization pines During WWII. 3rd Place Velma Wilson $120.70 4th Place Alice Gollin $ 60.35 - Life was sweet on the pineapple plantation These drawings help raise money needed for our until the war started. operating expenses. They allow our members - Gen. Douglas to participate in a very worthwhile project, while MacArthur, Pres. Manuel giving them a chance to win. 50% of the dona- Quezon and their tions will be given to the General Fund and the families hid in Terry’s other 50% are awarded as prizes. The amounts remote home while are determined after all donations are received. escaping to Australia. You do not have to be present to win. Please - Terry and her parents hid in the jungle make copies of the tickets on the other side and until finally surrendering when the army offer them to your Chapter members, family surrendered on May 10, 1942. and friends. We are asking $5.00 for 6 tickets. - Interned in Impalutao, Davao, and Santo These donations are not tax deductible. Fill out Tomas. the tickets and send them and your donations - Twice transported in the holds of to: Japanese ships. National Headquarters ~ 50/50 Drawing 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, #40 Available on the internet: Arlington, TX 76010-5396 Amazon, Barnes&Noble and e-books.

request for The 106th Infantry membership application Division Association American Ex-Prisoners Organized at Camp Lucky Strike 1945 active of War since 1946

If you are a former 106th Infantry Division vet, were th Name: ______attached to the 106th,a relative of a 106 veteran, you are eligible for membership in the Association. Address:______City/State/Zip:______The CUB Magazine is published three times Membership is open to US Military and Civilians per year. Published since 1946. captured because of their US citizenship and their Annual Reunions held yearly since 1947. families.

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Size (Men/coat, Women/chest measurement) ______The Medallion is 4", Bronze/Brown Long, Regular or Short______with Lacquer. Hardware for mounting is included. Weight - Name on front of vest approximately 1.25 lb. ______check with your local cemetery great gifts...great hand- before ordering to see if Chapter Name (back of vest) outs...great way to show your medallions are permitted. ______pride in your organization $75.00 AXPOW Logo on front/Five Price: $55.00, includes S/H services on reverse plus $15.00 S/H/I Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. Shipping costs on two ea or more is $20.00. $10.00

Official AXPOW Cap (specify size) 40.00 12x18 AXPOW Graveside Flag 10.00 Vinyl Cap Bag 3.00 Name Badge Order Form 3x5 ft. AXPOW Flag w/3-color logo Necktie w/logo (regular only) 30.00 (for members only) with grommets, outdoor use 60.00 U.S. Flag Bolo Tie 20.00 3x5ft. blackPOW/MIA flag, outdoor use 25.00 Mini POW Medal Bolo Tie 30.00 Actual size of badge is Aluminum License Plate 5.00 Brooch pin 5.00 size of a credit card 3” Vinyl Decal 1.00 EX-POW pin (goldtone) 5.00 PLEASE PRINT: 3” Inside Decal 1.00 Logo pin 5.00 8” Vinyl Decal 6.00 POW Stamp pin 3.00 Name ______12” Vinyl Decal 10.00 Past Chapter Commander pin 5.00 Bumper Sticker “Freedom – Ask us” 2.00 Past Department Commander pin 5.00 Line 1 ______AXPOW Prayer Book 2.00 Magnetic Ribbons 5.00 Line 2 ______Ladies Prayer Book 1.00 Challenge Coins 10.00 AXPOW By-Laws 5.00 Eagle pin w/Barbed Wire 8.00 Name Badge with name & chapter and POW DVD – ETO or Pacific 11.00 (specify gold, silver or antique gold) “Speak Out” Education Packet 6.00 Vest Chainguard 8.00 city: $6.00(includes S/H) 3” Blazer Patch 4.00 Ship to: CLOTH STRIPES (specify which title) 3.00 Life Member · Chapter Commander · Chaplain · 4” Blazer Patch 4.00 Street ______8” Blazer Patch 10.00 Historian · Past Chapter Commander ·Chapter Adj/Treas Chapter Adjutant ·Chapter Treasurer ·Dep’t Commander 2” Medallion (for plaque) 6.00 City/State/Zip ______Canvas Totebag w/4” logo 5.00 Past Dept. Commander · Dep’t Adjutant AXPOW Notecards (pkg of 25) 6.00 Dep’t Treasurer · Sr. Vice Commander Jr. Vice Commander · Service Officer · Legislative Special Prayer Cards (pkg of 25) 6.00 We accept Master Card/Visa Officer·Past Chapter Officer · Past Department Officer 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 ______FOR ALL ORDERS, 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] LIGHTWEIGHT WINDBREAKER 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/ (817) 649-0109 fax e-mail: [email protected] Challenge Coins! No collect calls, please great gifts...great hand-outs...great way to show your pride in your organization Thank you for supporting the American AXPOW Logo on front/Five services on reverse Ex-POWS with your purchases of National 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.

Please print: Name______Address______City/State/Zip______Phone ( )______Email ______Please allow 4 weeks to make address corrections.

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]