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table of contents Nov/Dec 2016

officers/directors 4 commander/coo 5 ceo/intern experience 6 medsearch 7 legislative 11 andersonville 12 namPOW 13 pow/mia/events 14 civilian 15 the ride home 2016 16 news 18 medal awarded 21 veterans day 23 new members 25 contributions 26 taps/chaplain 27 raffle 31 voluntary funding 33 quartermaster 34 CREDIT: NATIONAL ARCHIVES & RECORDS ADMINISTRATION

Publisher Cover: On January 23, 1968, USS PUEBLO (AGER-2) was attacked in PNC Milton M Moore Jr international waters by North Korean forces. Eighty-two surviving 2965 Sierra Bermeja crewmembers were captured and held prisoner for eleven months. The Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 original oil painting by artist Richard DeRosset for USS PUEBLO (520) 459-7295 crewmember Tom Massie was donated to Andersonville National Historic [email protected] Site on Sept. 16, 2016. NOTE: North Korean hull and aircraft have their actual numbers of the attacking forces. On December 23rd, 11 months to the day of their capture, the crew of the PUEBLO walked, one every Editor 15 seconds, across the Bridge of No Return at Panmumjon. Each man Cheryl Cerbone was identified by Cdr. Bucher and greeted by a US Army Colonel and a US 23 Cove View Drive Navy Lt. Commander. South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Welcome Home! (508) 394-5250 [email protected] 48 years later, the USS PUEBLO is still in North Korea, used as a propaganda tool. It’s long past time to bring her HOME! Intrepid Staff Reporter Alice A Booher Website for US Army Awards and Decorations: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armymedals/l/blarmedal.htm Deadline for the Jan/Feb issue If writing for medals, is Dec. 1, 2016 National Personnel Records Center Please send all materials to 1 Archives Drive the editor at the above St. Louis, MO 63138 address.

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© 2016 American Ex-Prisoners of War Ex-POW Bulletin Nov/Dec 2016 3 axpow officers & directors 2016-2017 National Headquarters 3201 E. Pioneer Pkwy, #40, Arlington, TX 76010 (817) 649-2979 [email protected]

National Commander Senior Vice Commander Charles Susino, Jr. Edward “Ted” Cadwallader 136 Jefferson Street 9501 Nut Tree Court Metuchen, NJ 08840 Elk Grove, CA 95624 (732) 549-5775 phone & fax (916) 685-5369 (732) 713-8811 - Cell [email protected]

Chief Executive Officer Chief Operations Officer Chief Financial Officer David Eberly Clydie J Morgan Marsha M Coke 205 Roger Webster 3201 E Pioneer Pkwy #40 3201 E Pioneer Pkwy #40 Williamsburg VA 23185 Arlington TX 76010-5396 Arlington TX 76010-5396 (757) 253-9553 – Home (817) 649-2979 – Office (817) 649-2979 – Office (757) 508-8453 - Cell (817) 300-2840 - Cell (817) 723-3996 – Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jr. Vice Commanders

Cheryl Cerbone - Pam Warner Eslinger - Alice Gollin - Eastern Zone Central Zone Western Zone 23 Cove View Drive PO Box 117 37231 Turnberry Isle South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Hammon, OK 73650 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (508)394-5250 - Home (580) 821-1526 (760)610-1271 (508) 360-4090 - Cell [email protected] (760)610-1752 fax [email protected] algo11736@gmailcom

Directors

Charles A. Susino David Eberly Benny Rayborn Jan Williams 951 Gates Ave. 205 Roger Webster 1111 Highway 29 4353 Bending Point Piscataway, NJ 08854 Williamsburg, VA 23185 Wiggins, MS 39577 Guthrie, Ok 73040 (732)463-8355 (757) 253-9553 (601) 928-9200; (580) 821-2376 (732)221-0073-Cell (757) 508-8453 - Cell (601) 270-0678, cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Milton ‘Skip’ Moore Ben Garrido 2965 Sierra Bermeja 6813 W 60th Street Sierra Vista AZ 85650 Tulsa OK 74107 (520) 459-7295 – Home (951) 313-9838 (520) 249-7122 – Cell [email protected] [email protected] erans that faced the enemy twice, On a sad note, we lost a great both in the battlefield and prison American. Morton Gollin, 94, hus- camps. band of Jr. Vice Commander Alice Gollin, passed away on September The early fall is a busy time for all. 25th. He served as a B-24 navigator For myself, I had several invitations in WWII and was imprisoned at Stalag to attend September 16th func- Luft III and VIIA. Please pray for him tions celebrating the National rec- and his family. ognition of the American Ex-POWs. As always, it is a first come first In my attendance and discussions served so although I attended one with others about events, I am en- function in New Jersey, I unfortu- couraged by the sense of patrio- nately could not attend others of tism. The country is in a time of National Commander equal interest. turmoil and it is important to pro- Charles Susino, Jr. Rolling Thunder, Inc. and the Info mote the common thread that we Age Science Museum (former Camp all share. We are Americans and all Evans WWII site) in New Jersey in- share in our country’s freedom I hope as of this reading of the Bulle- vited me to attend and dedicate thanks to our nation’s men and tin, you and your family are doing the POW/MIA Chair of Honor Me- women that protect our freedom. well. The late fall is a wonderful time morial. The dedication took place of year to celebrate. Veterans Day during the museum’s WWII recog- The very best to you and your fam- 2016 is approaching and a great time nition ceremony. It was a well or- ily on the upcoming Holiday season. in the Country to pause and appreci- ganized and attended event. I ate the service of our nation’s veter- have previously participated with ans. I encourage each of you to get Remember those that have Rolling Thunder on another chair involved in your local events at what- sacrificed to protect our dedication at Princeton University. ever capacity you can. It is important freedom They have successfully launched we extend ourselves in a manner to this initiative in many states increase public awareness of the throughout the country and I ap- service provided by our nation’s vet- plaud their efforts. erans and the story of the many vet-

news 2d8rbt7s. We are hoping to be able Love to fund the archiving of our his- torical records. We have husband Joy from and wife team volunteering now. They are helping sort research ma- hq terials from organization history. Peace We will then digitize all the re- Clydie Morgan search material and make it avail- able for students to research. Chief Operating Officer Please help. Joyous Christmas We were deeply saddened to learn Happy Hanukkah It’s the holiday season! We hope ev- of the passing of Mort Gollin, from eryone is enjoying family and friends Alice’s husband. Our thoughts and Cheryl, Clydie, Marsha, Donna, Sally this year. prayers go out to Alice, our junior National Commander Charles vice commander, and her family. Susino Jr. It is time for all annual members to Take care, BFF. National Board of Directors renew their memberships. Do it now so you don’t miss any Bulletins. All at National Headquarters wish you a very happy holiday season Ex-POW Bulletin Check our our Go Fund Me pages at and a safe and happy new year. Nov/Dec 2016 https://www.gofundme.com/ 5 The tenet of service above self was The venue also from the CEO paramount at this year’s remem- served as an op- brance of National POW/MIA Day by portunity to ex- the men and women of The Ride plore opportuni- Home and chapters of Rolling Thun- ties for the fu- der. ture of AXPOW. Charles Anthony This year I joined Marsha, Cheryl, and I met with Su- Charles Anthony, Sally, and Debbie perintendent for the September weekend in Sellars and Jim Americus, Georgia. If an American Covington, Chair- town ever deserved the title All man, Friends of Andersonville. It was American City it would be ironically quite instructional to understand named Americus. their functional organization struc- ture and operating expenses. Most Anchored by The Andersonville Na- significant was the congeniality ex- David Eberly tional Historic Site and led by Super- pressed by Jim toward the possibil- intendent Charles Sellars and the ity of our presence at Andersonville as we seek to bolster the legacy of 205 Roger Webster staff, the park and The National POW Museum symbolically focused AXPOW and all those whom we rep- Williamsburg VA 23185 resent. (757) 253-9553 – Home our attention on the trials and sac- (757) 508-8453 - Cell rifices of those who put nation David [email protected] above self. 2016 Internship at The majority of my time was Andersonville National spent digitizing Historic Site 547 records for By Cat L. Roberts current and fu- ture researchers At the very beginning of my intern- to have easier ship at Andersonville National His- access to ar- toric Site I was fortunate enough to chives without arrive in time to observe a re- further damaging searcher who had come to them from con- Andersonville in order to get some tinual handling. information from the archives. This Another task I was my first direct experience with worked on how an archive was supposed to alongside of digi- This gave me a chance to see, work. tizing records was cataloging. handle, and learn the background of unique items I otherwise may not From the very beginning there was I cataloged a have ever known excited, such as a never a lack of things to do or learn. total of 243 handmade violin that a prisoner dur- Taking inventory was a new experi- items of which ing World War II made from a biscuit ence, at least the way in which it was 129 were his- tin. This item particularly caught my done. I have taken a number of dif- tory, 112 were attention after having spent the last ferent types of inventory before; archival, and 2 three years learning to play the vio- however, the detail in which the in- were art; en- lin myself. I found this creation quite ventory had to be taken with the tering 128 interesting. archival and museum items was a records into first. For a brief time I helped with the Interior It may not seem like much from a the setting up of the Safety Data Collection brief summarization, but I feel that Sheets (SDS) folders for the park. Management Software in my 10 weeks at Andersonville (ICMS). NHS I learned and accomplished Ex-POW Bulletin more than I had expected and am Nov/Dec 2016 very glad for the opportunity this 6 internship has given me. pow medsearch nso Marsha Coke, Chairman Ruth Powell, Director e-mail: [email protected] 191 Florence Road 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, Suite 40 Waltham, MA 02453 Arlington, TX 76010 781-687-2821 office (817) 649-2979 781-296-6307 cell PRESUMPTIVE SERVICE The specific type, intensity and du- representing mild to four repre- ration of deprivation determines senting mummification of the tissue. CONNECTED the long-term effects. The extremities furthest from the DISABILITIES heart are usually affected, with pri- Public Law 97-37 3. BERIBERI marily the nose, ears, fingertips, and (Layman’s Terms) Caused by a severe lack of vitamin toes being involved. This usually Originally published B1 (thiamine) in the diet. This pro- produces long-term side effects by William P. Skelton, III, MD, duces changes in the nerves (both such as numbness, discoloration, F.A.C.P. in the brain and extremities) and the excessive swelling, and pain in the updated by the Department of heart. Brain changes could produce affected area. Veterans Affairs dementia or psychosis. Nervous changes are usually associated with 6. HELMINTHIASIS numbness and/or painful feet. Beri- Infection with any type of worms You should keep these and/or make beri heart disease is an acute con- that parasitize the human. Most in- copies. Whenever you open your dition, similar to congestive heart fections usually resolve spontane- claim, take them with you and make failure, except that the heart pumps ously either with proper treatment sure the adjudication officer sees more blood than in normal conges- or as the natural course of the dis- them and have him read them! tive heart failure and it is associated ease. Strongyloides is known to Tell your story as it relates to your with the presence of an excessive persist in a permanent state in hu- problem. amount of lactic acid in the body. It mans due to its ability to re-infect is unknown at this time whether this the host. 1. ARTHRITIS, TRAUMATIC can produce a chronic state. Also known as articular trauma. This 7. MALNUTRITION disorder looks and is treated just 4. DYSENTERY, CHRONIC Merely means bad nutrition. The like degenerative arthritis (arthritis A disease characterized by frequent nutritional depletion may be either associated with age) except it is and watery stools, usually with caloric, vitamin, fatty acid, or mineral caused by severe damage to a single blood and mucus, and accompanied deficiency, or more likely a combi- or few joints producing early onset by rectal and abdominal pain, fever, nation. Depending on the type, in- arthritis. Since it has a definite cause, and dehydration. This is an infection tensity, and duration, it may yield it is called a secondary form of ar- in the colon and can be caused by a permanent side effects or no last- thritis. This is an extremely difficult multitude of different organisms, ing side effects at all. diagnosis to make, but in general the most common of which is one has to prove that a specific amoeba which can produce a mild 8. PELLAGRA trauma occurred to a single or very or severe dysentery and possibly be Literally meaning rough skin in Ital- few joints, and other changes con- associated with a chronic irritable ian, also known as black tongue in sistent with degenerative arthritis colon. Bacillary dysentery is asso- dogs. It is caused by a virtual lack are not present throughout the rest ciated with the bacteria shigella, but of vitamin B3 (niacin) in the diet, pro- of the body at the same time. In will not cause a chronic state. There ducing the classical trio of diarrhea, short, these changes need to be are multiple other bacteria that can dermatitis, and dementia. All are eas- localized. cause dysentery which usually do ily treated early on with no side ef- not produce chronic states. Viral fects. The dementia, if left un- 2. AVITAMINOSIS dysentery can also present like treated, may produce permanent The total lack of vitamins in the diet. amoebic or bacillary dysentery and mental deficits. This disorder is a fatal condition will not produce a chronic state. unless it is supplemented with vita- mins within a few weeks. There 5. FROSTBITE fore, most individuals suffer from Ex-POW Bulletin hypovitaminosis, which is a relative Nov/Dec 2016 deficiency of vitamins in the diet. The actual freezing of tissue. This is graded on a continuum with one 7 medsearch, cont’d... high or irregular heart rate, dry (1) Hyperalertness or exaggerated 9. ANY OTHER mouth, etc.; startle response; NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY (3) Apprehensive expectations, anxi- (2) Sleep disturbance; The lack of protein and calories in ety, worry, fear, anticipation of mis- (3) Guilt about surviving when oth- the diet generally produces no last- fortune to himself or others; ers have not; ing side effects. However, vitamin (4) Tendency to insomnia, hyper-at- (4) Memory impairment or trouble deficiencies other than the afore- tentiveness, irritable. concentrating; mentioned B1 (beriberi) and B3 (pel- All these symptoms had to have (5) Avoidance of activities that lagra) can have very disastrous ef- lasted at least one month. Also, arouse recollection of the traumatic fects on one’s body. Also deficien- there needs to be an absence of all event; cies of certain fatty acids and es- other mental disorders and physical (6) Intensification of symptoms by sential minerals in the diet can have disorders which could explain the exposure to events that symbolize lasting and long term sequela. symptoms. or resemble the traumatic event.

10. PSYCHOSIS 13. OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE 15. ATYPICAL ANXIETY A generic term for any of the in- DISORDER DISORDER sanities. Generally, it is thought of This may be either obsessions or This is a category that is used for as a mental disorder causing gross compulsions. Obsessions are recur- diagnosis when the affected indi- disorganization of a person’s men- rent, persistent ideas or impulses vidual appears to have an anxiety tal capacity and his ability to recog- that are thoughts that invade con- disorder that does not meet the cri- nize reality and communicate with sciousness and are experienced as teria for entry into any of the other others regarding demands of ev- senseless or repugnant. Attempts known anxiety disorders. eryday life. are made to ignore or suppress them. Compulsions are repetitive and 16. DEPRESSIVE NEUROSIS/DYS- 11. PANIC DISORDER seemingly purposeful behaviors that THYMIC DISORDER Characterized by discrete periods are performed in certain similar man- Characterized by depressive peri- of apprehension or fear with at ners. The behavior is felt by the in- ods in which the patient feels sad least four of the following during dividual to produce or prevent some and/or down and has a loss of in- an attack: shortness of breath, feel- future event. Generally, the individu- terest in the usual activities that ings of heart skipping, chest pain, als recognize the senselessness of cause pleasure or involvement in dizziness, sweating, fainting, trem- the behavior and do not derive plea- usual pastimes. These depressive bling, fear of dying, or doing some- sure from carrying it out, although it periods are separated by periods of thing uncontrollable during an at- often relieves tension. Also, the normal mood, lasting a few days to tack. These attacks need to occur obsessive or compulsive individuals a few weeks, but no more than a at least three times within a three are associated with a significant few months at a time. During the week period, not associated with sense of distress in that it interferes depressive period, too little sleep or physical exertion or life threaten- with social or role functioning. too much sleep, low energy or ing situations. Also there needs to chronic tiredness, loss of self es- be an absence of severe physical 14. POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DIS- teem, decreased effectiveness or or other mental illness which could ORDER productivity at work, social with- cause these symptoms. The re-experiencing of a trauma of drawal, loss of interest in pleasur- a past recognized stress or that can able activities, excessive anger, in- 12. GENERALIZED produce symptoms of distress. This ability to respond with apparent ANXIETY DISORDER re-experiencing needs at least one pleasure to praise or reward, less Characterized by generalized per- of the following: active or talkative than usual, pessi- sistent anxiety and with symptoms (I) Recurrent and intrusive recollec- mistic attitude about the future, tear- of at least three of the following tion of the event; ful or crying thoughts about death four categories: (2) Recurrent dreams; or suicide. There are also no psy- (1) Motor tension as characterized (3) Sudden feelings that the trauma chotic features present.. by shaking, jumpiness, trembling was occurring because of an asso- and restlessness; ciation, an environmental or ide- 17. PERIPHERAL (2) Autonomic hyperactivity. such as ational situation. NEUROPATHY sweating, cold or clammy hands, Also involved is reduced involve- Literally Greek for the suffering of ment with the external world begin- nerves outside of the brain and spi- Ex-POW Bulletin ning after the trauma, revealed by at nal cord. There are several differ- least one of the following: Nov/Dec 2016 ent causes for peripheral neuropa- 8 thy, and vitamin deficiency and pos- medsearch, cont’d... 20. CIRRHOSIS ischemic, hemorrhagic, and embolic, The liver, the largest organ in the sibly mineral deficiency are just two. as well as complications from body, is essential in keeping the Other causes to be considered are stroke. body functioning properly. It re- various toxins such as lead, copper, moves or neutralizes poisons from and mercury, a hereditary predispo- 22. HEART & COMPLICATIONS the blood, produces immune agents sition to neuropathy, deposition of Heart disease includes atheroscle- to control infection, and removes amyloid or protein produced by rotic heart disease, and hyperten- germs and bacteria from the blood. one’s own body mounted in re- sive vascular disease (including hy- It makes proteins that regulate sponse to an infection, infections pertensive heart disease, and hyper- blood clotting and produces bile to such as by leprosy, which is the tension). Ischemic heart disease and help absorb fats and fat-soluble vi- most common form of neuropathy coronary artery disease are included tamins. in the world, and multiple other less within this provision. common causes. In cirrhosis of the liver, scar tissue Complications of atherosclerotic replaces normal, healthy tissue, 18. IRRITABLE BOWEL heart disease are included. Compli- blocking the flow of blood through SYNDROME cations may include myocardial inf- the organ and preventing it from Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a arction (“heart attack”), congestive working as it should. common disorder of the intestines heart failure (“heart failure”), and that leads to crampy pain, gas, bloat- arrhythmia (“irregular heart beat”). Many people with cirrhosis have no ing, and changes in bowel habits. symptoms in the early stages of the Some people with IBS have consti- Hypertensive vascular disease re- disease. However, as scar tissue pation (difficult or infrequent bowel fers to disease associated with el- replaces healthy cells, liver function movements); still others have diar- evated blood pressure. Complica- starts to fail and a person may ex- rhea ( frequent loose stools, often tions caused by hypertensive vas- perience the following symptoms: with an urgent need to move the cular disease are included. Diseases Exhaustion, fatigue, appetite loss, bowels); and some people experi- arising from viral or bacterial causes nausea, weakness and/or weight ence both. Sometimes the person are not included. loss. Cirrhosis may be diagnosed on with IBS has a crampy urge to move the basis of symptoms, laboratory the bowels but cannot do so. 23. OSTEOPOROSIS tests, the patient’s medical history, Through the years, IBS has been Osteoporosis is a disease in which and a physical examination. A liver called by many names - colitis, mu- bones become fragile and more biopsy will confirm the diagnosis. cous colitis, spastic colon, spastic likely to break. If not prevented or bowel, and functional bowel dis- if left untreated, osteoporosis can 21. STROKE & ease. Most of these terms are inac- progress painlessly until a bone COMPLICATIONS curate. breaks. These broken bones occur A stroke occurs when the blood typically in the hip, spine, and wrist. supply to part of the brain is sud- 19. PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE denly interrupted or when a blood A peptic ulcer is a sore or hole in Any bone can be affected, but of vessel in the brain bursts, spilling the lining of the stomach or duode- special concern are fractures of the blood into the spaces surrounding num (the first part of the small in- hip and spine. A hip fracture almost brain cells. Brain cells die when they testine). In addition to the pain always requires hospitalization and no longer receive oxygen and nutri- caused by the ulcer itself, peptic major surgery. Spinal or vertebral ents from the blood or there is sud- ulcers give rise to such complica- fractures also have serious conse- den bleeding into or around the tions as hemorrhage from the ero- quences, including loss of height, brain. sion of a major blood vessel; per- severe back pain, and deformity. foration of the wall of the stomach The symptoms of a stroke include or intestine, with resultant perito- sudden numbness or weakness, nitis; or obstruction of the gas- especially on one side of the body; trointestinal tract because of spasm Please see the following page for sudden confusion or trouble speak- or swelling in the area of the ulcer. MedSearch Packets that may help ing or understanding speech; sud- The direct cause of peptic ulcers is with your claim. Call National den trouble seeing in one or both the destruction of the gastric or in- Headquarters for more information. eyes; sudden trouble with walking, testinal mucosal lining by hydrochlo- dizziness, or loss of balance or co- ric acid, an acid normally present in ordination; or sudden severe head- the digestive juices of the stomach. ache with no known cause. Includes Ex-POW Bulletin the three major types of stroke: Nov/Dec 2016 9 medsearch packets

Ex-POW Bulletin Nov/Dec 2016 10 lamation calling on the people of legislative 2016-2017 Legislative the United States to observe two Committee minutes of silence on Veterans PNC Charles Susino, Jr. Day, beginning at 3:11 p.m. Atlan- ND Charles Anthony Susino tic standard time, in honor of the [email protected] service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the na- tion. Regarding Proposed Bills, I draw your attention to several that could -H.R. 5162: Veteran Connect Act of use your support: 2016 authorizes select medical records of veterans to their non PNC Charles Susino Jr -Bill H.R. 6234, the Purple Heart VA health care provider. Chairman Preservation Act is aimed at cer- 136 Jefferson Street tain unscrupulous military memo- -The Bring Our Heroes Home Act Metuchen, NJ 08840 rabilia dealers selling military-issued of 2016 (S.3448) is designed to (732) 549-5775 phone & fax Purple Hearts on the secondary provide more transparency for (732) 713-8811 cell market at exorbitant prices. This families of POW/MIAs and support bill would prevent merchants from their efforts to bring their loved As you are reading the Bulletin, I am profiteering off the sale of mili- ones home, the legislation would certain you are in your last phase tary-issued Purple Hearts, eliminat- create a Review Board at the Na- of deciding among the two princi- ing the market and making it easier tional Archives to declassify un- pal presidential candidates to whom to return them to their rightful necessarily classified records that to cast your vote. As the cam- owners; it would not prevent the may provide new information on paigns and debates allow us to learn sale of replacement medals the whereabouts of POW/MIAs. more, the differences between the through authorized sellers. candidates widens and it is impor- tant to support the one that best -Senate Bill 1004: Veterans’ Day represents your beliefs and inter- Moment of Silence Act directs the ests. You can research the status of any President to issue an annual proc- Bill in Congress by accessing the website govtrack.us and search by Good luck. Bill number or subject. Politicians must hear from us to take action!

House Veterans Affairs Committee Jeff Miller, Florida Chairman 336 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-4136

Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Johnny Isakson, Georgia Chairman 131 Russell SOB U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3643 Ex-POW Bulletin Nov/Dec 2016 The Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War met in Washington, DC in August. 11 patriotic spectacle of over 200 full- NHS were deeply honored to pay trib- andersonville sized flags featured a circle of ute to those who have sacrificed so POW/MIA flags around a taller much for our country. American flag, as well as avenues of American and state flags. Coming up on November 9th through 16th, Andersonville National Cem- On Wednesday September 14th, etery will host its Avenue of Flags in GSW hosted the annual POW/MIA Honor of Veterans day. Also on No- Convocation. Featured speaker Dr. vember 12th Andersonville NHS will Derek Mallett, a professor of Mili- host its annual Night Museum; where tary History, spoke about his time the museum and Northeast corner of working for the Joint POW/MIA Ac- the prison site are open to the pub- counting Command (JPAC) and the lic from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Pat Curry, mission JPAC does to find Service whose father was a POW, will speak Andersonville NHS Members still listed as MIA. about his experiences during a pro- 496 Cemetery Road gram in the Museum starting at 7:00 Andersonville, GA 31711 PM. The Northeast Corner of the (229) 924-0343 prison site will come to life with a Living History program until 9:00 PM. Supt. Charles Sellars [email protected] On December 17th, Andersonville National Cemetery will host the by Charles Barr, Wreaths Across America event, Cemetery Administrator where wreaths are placed on graves in the Cemetery. Wreaths can be Andersonville National Historic Site sponsored for placement on a spe- (NHS) is the only National Park Ser- On Friday, September 16th, approxi- cific loved ones’ grave, or they can vice site dedicated as a memorial to mately 600 people, including former be donated for placement on any all American prisoners of war POWs, MIA family members, and visi- throughout history. National Pris- tors, gathered at the National Pris- oner of War/Missing in Action oner of War Museum to remember (POW/MIA) Recognition Day is a ma- and honor former POWs and MIAs. jor annual event at the park. We Jill Hubbs, daughter of Commander partner with The Ride Home (a non- Donald R. Hubbs, spoke about her profit organization), The Friends of father and her life after he went Andersonville, and Georgia South- missing in Vietnam. She also spoke western State University (GSW) to about other Service Members who honor POWs and MIAs during sev- are still listed as MIA and what their eral ceremonies held over a four- families went through. She and day period. other MIA families continue work- ing to locate and honor them. grave. Wreaths Across America is a Former POW Donald Peppard National program to not only honor shared his experiences during the those recently interred but to also 1968 capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo remember the thousands of forgot- by North Korea and the crew’s 11- ten soldiers buried in National Cem- month imprisonment. Other former eteries through the placement of ev- crew members were also in atten- ergreen wreaths at gravesites. Our dance. A plaque honoring the U.S.S. goal for Andersonville National Cem- Pueblo crew was re-dedicated at the etery is to cover each of our 21,000 National Prisoner of War Museum in graves with a wreath. For more in- honor of their visit. And a painting formation on Wreaths Across of the Capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo, America, please visit their website at Commemoration began with the signed by several members of the www.wreathsacrossamerica.org Avenue of Flags, raised with the help crew, was donated to the park. of Robins Riders. This moving and All events held at Andersonville Na- Ex-POW Bulletin Thanks to our wonderful partners, tional Historic Site are open to the this year’s National POW/MIA Rec- public and are free of charge. Nov/Dec 2016 ognition Day events were a great 12 success. The staffs at Andersonville night, under his mosquito net, Mike and pulled Mike out. We could hear namPOWs worked on the flag. He made red the beginning of the torture before and blue from ground-up roof tiles they even had him in the torture cell. and tiny amounts of ink and painted the colors onto the cloth They beat him most of the night. with watery rice glue. Using thread About daylight they pushed what was from his own blanket and a left of him back through the cell door. homemade bamboo needle, he He was badly broken; even his voice sewed on stars. was gone. Within two weeks, despite the danger, Mike scrounged another Early in the morning a few days piece of cloth and began another flag. later, when the guards were not The Stars and Stripes, our national alert, he whispered loudly from the symbol, was worth the sacrifice to Paul E. Galanti back of our cell, “Hey gang, look him. 804.389.1668 (cell) here.” [email protected] Now, whenever I see the flag, I think He proudly held up this tattered of Mike and the morning he first piece of cloth, waving it as if in a waved that tattered emblem of a Mike Christian’s breeze. If you used your nation. It was then, thousands of imagination, you could tell it was miles from home in a lonely prison supposed to be an American flag. cell, that he showed us what it is to US Flag When he raised that smudgy fabric, be truly free. we automatically stood straight “You’ve probably seen the bumper and saluted, our chests puffing Condensed from a speech by Leo K. sticker somewhere along the road. out, and more than a few eyes had Thorsness, a fellow POW and It depicts an American Flag, tears. recipient of the Medal of Honor. accompanied by the words “These colors don’t run.” I’m always glad to About once a week the guards Senator McCain used this speech as see this, because it reminds me of would strip us, run us outside and part of his remarks at the opening of an incident from my confinement in go through our clothing. During the National POW Museum in April, North Vietnam at the Hao Lo POW one of those shakedowns, they 1998. Camp, or the “Hanoi Hilton,” as it found Mike’s flag. We all knew became known.

Then a Major in the U.S. Air Force, I had been captured and imprisoned from 1967-1973. Our treatment had been frequently brutal. After three years, however, the beatings and torture became less frequent. During the last year, we were allowed outside most days for a couple of minutes to bathe. We showered by drawing water from a concrete tank with a homemade bucket. One day as we all stood by the tank, stripped of our clothes, a young Naval pilot named Mike Christian found the remnants of a handkerchief in a gutter that ran under the prison wall. Mike managed to sneak the grimy rag into our cell and began fashioning it into a flag. Over time we all loaned him a little soap, and he spent days cleaning what would happen. That night Ex-POW Bulletin the material. We helped by they came for him. Night Nov/Dec 2016 scrounging and stealing bits and interrogations were always the pieces of anything he could use. At worst. They opened the cell door 13 Klenda, USAF, listed as MIA, North pow/mia Vietnam, on 9/17/65, recovered 12/ 8/14 and identified 12/30/14, but also only recently announced by DPAA. Prior to that release, the most events recent was SFC Alan L. Boyer, USA/ SF, listed as MIA 3/28/68, Laos, Feb. 1, 2017. BACEPOW Reunion in recovered 6/16/98, identified 3/ New Orleans, LA. The WWII Museum 16/16. in New Orleans was inspired by Stephen E. Ambrose, American The total accounted since the end historian and biographer , a long-time of the Vietnam War in 1975 is 965. professor of history at the Another 63 US personnel, University of New Orleans and the recovered by the US and identified author of many best selling volumes At the end of the Vietnam War, there before the end of the war, bring the of American popular history. Mr. reportedly were 2,583 unaccounted- total of US personnel accounted for Ambrose’s life passion was for American prisoners, missing or from the Vietnam War to 1,028. Of concentrated on the European killed in action/body not recovered. the 1,618 still missing (POW/MIA) and Theater of WWII. unaccounted-for (KIA/BNR), 90% AMERICANS ACCOUNTED FOR: The were lost in Vietnam or in areas of Ambrose’s works and avid interests number of US personnel still missing Cambodia and Laos under Vietnam’s and specific works with D-Day and unaccounted-for from the wartime control: Vietnam-1,261 (VN- veterans, inspired him to found the Vietnam War is 1,618: Vietnam - 1,261 463, VS-798); Laos-301; Cambodia- National D-Day Museum in New (VN-463, VS-798); Laos–301; 49; PRC territorial waters-7. These Orleans. He initiated fundraising by Cambodia-49; Peoples Republic of country-specific numbers can and donating $500,000 and secured China territorial waters–7. (These do fluctuate when investigations large contributions from the federal numbers fluctuate due to result in changes to loss locations. investigations resulting in changed government, the State of Louisiana, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and locations of loss.) The League seeks The greatest obstacles to increased many individual smaller donations. the fullest possible accounting for Vietnam War accounting efforts are In 2003, Congress designated the those still missing and repatriation too few qualified scientists, and museum as “America’s National of all recoverable remains. unreliable funding that has caused World War II Museum.” The Stephen US cancellation of scheduled E. Ambrose Memorial Fund Highest priority is accounting for operations, thus sending negative continues to support the Americans last known alive. US signals to foreign counterpart development of the museum’s intelligence indicates some officials, especially in Vietnam. Since Center for Study of the American Americans known to be in captivity over 80% of US losses in Laos and Spirit, it’s educational programs and in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia were 90% in Cambodia occurred in areas oral history and public initiatives. not returned at the end of the war. where Vietnamese forces operated In the absence of evidence to the during the war, Vietnam’s expanded Located on a six acre campus, in contrary, it must be assumed that provision of helpful records, downtown New Orleans, the mu- these Americans could still be alive, improved and increased archival seum, with its treasures, welcomes and the US Government should not research, interviews and field us to its generation that sacrificed rule out that possibility. operations are the core means to so much to secure our freedom. expand accounting for Vietnam War Most recently accounted for was missing personnel. Colonel Patrick H. Wood, USAF, listed Arrival: Wednesday – February 1st Hotel: Embassy Suites New Orleans as MIA on 2/6/67, North Vietnam, NATIONAL POW/MIA Banquet: February 2nd remains returned on 12/14/15, and RECOGNITION DAY – 2016: All Day Program and Visit at WW identified 2/29/16. Just prior to this Countless ceremonies were held II Museum - February 3rd was LCDR Frederick P. Crosby, USN, across the United States and Departure Dates: Feb 4th or listed as KIA/BNR, North Vietnam, on around the world, including US choose your own personal depar- 6/1/65, remains returned 12/14/15, Embassies in Vietnam, Laos, ture date. and identified on 2/17/16, but not Cambodia and Thailand. Many of the announced by DPAA until 5/25/16. international commemorations were For any questions please contact: Also recently confirmed as held under the auspices of the Air Sascha Jansen accounted for was Major Dean A. Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) [email protected] at military installations. The national 707-448-2909 Ex-POW Bulletin ceremony was again held at the Pentagon, as has been the case Nov/Dec 2016 since 1984 at the White House and 14 1988 at the US Capitol. of continuous combat, 98% of them son for feeling the way I did, and civilians manifested psychiatric distur- for the next several years I always bances. In many cases this was was nervous when there were air- termed “battle fatigue”. Now that craft flying overhead. I realize now, this syndrome is recognized, it has that it was a very minor manifesta- been found that 40% of veterans tion of PTSD, an intrusive thought returning from the Mid-East wars which unconsciously made me recall have symptoms of PTSD or other nearby combat, and soon it was no similar disorders which appear longer an issue. much like PTSD. Others who were in the camps may To what extent did PTSD affect the also realize that they were affected JVC Alice Gollin, Chair civilian prisoners of the Japanese to some degree, minor or major, by in the Philippines? In his study of trauma. If you were one, we’d like the health of Santo Tomas intern- you to know we care about what Post Trauma Stress Disability (PTSD) ees after liberation, Dr. Emmet happened and how it has or has not is a relatively new phenomenon if Pearson commented that there affected your life, mainly because you follow it on the popular media. were no significant mental health we are trying to help and educate After the Viet Nam war, vast num- issues. These prisoners had been people about a forgotten part of ber of veterans returning home had subject to 6 months of American history, which is not taught in functional disabilities though no air raids when they needed to take schools, about civilian children held physical injuries. Recognizing this, shelter from falling debris such as in captivity. We would like to invite the Disabled American Veterans ini- anti-aircraft, bomb fragments, and you to participate with us as we try tiated “The Forgotten Warrior” aerial combat munitions, and some to pull into focus the psychological Project, the first to diagnose, treat, of their fellows were severely effects of war-time imprisonment and give a name to “a traumatic wounded when unprotected. Dur- on civilians. If you have experienced event beyond the normal human ing liberation they had been subject emotions that you couldn’t easily experience”. The format was later to, or witnessed, an intense fire explain, and would like to discuss adopted by the Veterans Adminis- fight. Then they were subject to them with others who have similar tration and the psychiatric commu- three days of Japanese artillery at- experiences, please let us know. nity. tack aimed directly at them, and wit- Together, perhaps we can help oth- nessed the killing or wounding of ers who have been in similar circum- Though symptoms of PTSD were more than 100 of their fellows. Fi- stances to understand and over- recognized well back in history, nally, they endured a month of the come trauma that may have affected they were not given credence, of- Battle of Manila with frequent small their lives. Please contact Sascha ten considered personality weak- arms fire in the nearby street and Jansen at mabuhayma45@ gmail.com nesses in the sufferer. World War I heavy combat taking place only 1 or me at [email protected] so was the most destructive and trau- to 2 miles away. Perhaps the eupho- we can explore how to use your matic war in history, affecting more ria of liberation subverted the signs experiences to help others. soldiers than ever before or since. of trauma that Dr. Pearson missed. Huge numbers of soldiers suffered Angus Lorenzen, from what was then called “shell But PTSD is often not manifested Commander~BACEPOW shock” and there was often no sym- immediately. It lies within the inner pathy given to those who suffered. recess of the brain, and then with- In fact, when a soldier was so trau- out warning a flashback is triggered matized that he couldn’t perform by an event – a sound, smell, touch, BACEPOW his duties, especially in combat, he or one of our other senses – that was often branded a coward and in brings that trauma to the surface. Bay Area Civilian Ex-Prisoners some instances court martialed and Depending on how strong that re- of War. Membership is open executed. My grandfather, who action is the victim may feel anything to all former prisoners headed a psychiatric hospital in from nervousness to severe dis- of the Japanese, their Northern England claimed that there traction and physical debilitation. families, and friends. was an enormous inflow of new There is an active patients after the war. This kind of In my own case, I had a brush with castigation continued through WW PTSD. During the Battle of Manila, I descendents group. II and the Korean war. was sitting with a group outside of www.bacepow.net our shanty when an aircraft engine Commander, Angus Lorenzen The correlation between combat started winding up as it made a div- and PTSD is undeniable. Between ing bomb run. I became very nervous Ex-POW Bulletin 1942 and 1945, 10% of American and antsy. A GI sitting with us no- Nov/Dec 2016 troops were hospitalized for men- ticed and said, “Don’t worry, it’s one tal disturbances, and after 35 days of ours”. There was no rational rea- 15 The White House Office of the Press Secretary

Proclamation — National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2016

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

For centuries, courageous members of our Armed Forces have embodied the best of America with devotion and patriotism. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we pause to remember our servicemen and women who never returned home. The hardship experienced by prisoners of war and by the family members of those who have gone missing in action is unimaginable to most Americans; it is our country’s solemn obligation to bring these heroes back to the land they served to defend, and to support the families who, each day, carry on without knowing the peace of being reunited with their loved ones.

The United States does not leave anyone behind, and we do not forget those who remain missing. We will never stop working to bring home those who gave everything for their country, nor cease in our pursuit of the fullest possible accounting for all who are missing. We are working to fulfill this promise by strengthening communication with the families of those service members missing or taken prisoner. And as Commander in Chief, I am committed to living up to this responsibility.

The men and women of our Armed Forces face unthinkable conditions and bear the painful cost of war. Theirs is a debt we can never fully repay, though we will continue striving to remain worthy of their sacrifice. In honor of those who have not yet come home, and the families who struggle with the fear of unknown fate, we renew our fierce commitment to our patriots in uniform and pledge to do everything we can to bring those missing or held prisoner home.

On September 16, 2016, the stark black and white banner symbolizing America’s Missing in Ac- tion and Prisoners of War will be flown over the White House; the United States Capitol; the De- partments of State, Defense, and Veterans Affairs; the Selective Service System Headquarters; the World War II Memorial; the Korean War Veterans Memorial; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; United States post offices; national cemeteries; and other locations across our country. We raise this flag as a solemn reminder of our obligation to always remember the sacrifices made to defend our Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 16, 2016, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day of honor and remembrance with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.

BARACK OBAMA

Ex-POW Bulletin Nov/Dec 2016 16 for September 14-18, 2016 he Ride Home 2016 ~ commenced with a morning T convocation before students and Honoring all POWs and visitors at GSW’s Storm Dome Remembering those still Student Center. Missing in Action On Thursday, September 15th at Warner-Robins AFB with POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremonies. Avia- tion Museum Hangar A was filled with visitors as well as USAF person- nel to hear keynote speaker and Vietnam POW (COL)Bob Certain’s excellent talk. The Missing Man Table ceremony was especially mov- ing, with all branches of service as well as civilian POWs represented. depicting the ship was donated to the Park.

Dinner that evening was at GSW’s Storm Dome Student Cen- ter, attended by more than POW/MIA recognition is deserved 500. Speakers every day of the year, but each highlighted September, special focus is given. the frustration A core location for this annual and anguish of family members of activity is Georgia, including the those still missing-in-action. Andersonville National Historical Site. Andersonville is the site of the On Saturday, following another infamous Civil War prison, a national convoy through Americus, the ac- cemetery and the National POW tivities continued at GSW’s Storm Museum. This year, the National Park Dome with a moving recognition cer- Service, the Georgia Southwestern emony honoring returnees, families State University (GSW), The Ride of MIAs and next-of-kin. Presented Home, HONOR-RELEASE-RETURN, Inc., and Friends of Andersonville Friday morning, hundreds gathered hosted special activities. in Americus for the Ride to Andersonville’s Avenue of the Flags Andersonville was raised early that week to National His- welcome all visitors. The celebration toric Site, es- corted by a Georgia State Troopers convoy. Su- perintendent Charles Sellars hosted the Opening Cer- emony, giving special honor to the crew of the USS Pueblo who were in attendance. The USS Pueblo Ex-POW Bulletin plaque at Andersonville was rededi- Nov/Dec 2016 cated and a magnificent painting 17 ride home, cont’d... us of the sacrifices our soldiers and their families News make for our great country every day and our Briefs responsibility to let them all know that we Will Army Field Bands NOT Forget. Combined Conflict are Performing totals in the last The United States Army Field Band century equate tours nationally and internationally to more than as directed by the Department of 120,000 Prisoners the Army. Each concert on a tour is Of War sponsored by a local organization. repatriated and The sponsoring organization is over 83,000 still required to provide a suitable listed as Missing in concert site, and conduct a publicity Action. To pay campaign designed to fill the hall. tribute to the Preliminary planning of itineraries Former Prisoners normally begins one year in advance of War and The of a tour. Families of those Still Missing In The Field Band often performs Action, we host concerts in support of local The RIDE HOME. community events such as centennial celebrations, festivals, This annual event and city or state commemorations. by The Ride Home, the honorees takes place in and around the cities It is important that requests for were individually named, giving their of Americus and Andersonville, support of these events be made service and captivity date – ranging Georgia, home of the National Pris- as early as possible. from WWII through the Persian Gulf. oners of War Museum. With the sup- port of American Patriots, we are Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus The overall impression of the able to provide dinner and lunch, as and the Jazz Ambassadors are packed several days of camarade- well as lodging for over 200 Hon- playing multiple locations in the rie seemed to be that it was a re- ored Guest. This annual event is Northeast in November. More markable and extraordinary series open to the public and we strongly information and schedules are of patriotic and POW/MIA com- encourage you to join us as we show available: www.armyfieldband.com. our gratitude for the sacrifices these memorative events. Gratitude is of- Our Mission: To serve and inspire former POWs and MIA families have fered to The Ride Home and Honor- the American people by telling the made for Our Great Country. Relase-Return officers, including Jim Army story and honoring our Sol- “Moe” Moyer, Bob “Bulldog” Ousley, diers and Veterans at home and Mary Schantag, John Butts, and the abroad as The Musical Ambassadors members of Rolling Thunder who of the Army. generously offered their time and talents to all the guests. The United States Army Field Band The Musical Ambassadors of the The RIDE HOME Inc. is a Non Profit Army Corporation paying tribute to Washington, DC Former American Prisoners of War Direct all correspondence to: and the families of those Americans THE US ARMY FIELD BAND still Missing in Action. National 4214 FIELD BAND DRIVE STE 5330 POW/MIA Recognition Day reminds FORT GEORGE G MEADE MD 20755-7055 Ex-POW Bulletin (301) 677-6586 Nov/Dec 2016 E-mail: [email protected] 18 percent to 22 percent of the ans and their families when it is most news, cont’d... population. Those 85 and older will needed. Since the late 1940s, VA grow from about 6 million to near has maintained close working rela- Apply for Benefits 19 million. Longer lives and advances tionships with most U.S. medical in medicine are accompanied by schools. Over 70 percent of U.S. By Phone increased needs for the treatment physicians receive some clinical in- for chronic diseases like diabetes, struction in VA settings. Though Veterans can now apply for Veter- arthritis, hypertension and there is an acute shortage of health ans Affairs health benefits over the dementia. Three-fourths of U.S. personnel with advanced training in phone. The VA published a final health care expenditures are for geriatrics, VA has many initiatives to regulation on 12 SEP that allows chronic disease. educate and train future clinical former service members to com- leaders in geriatrics. This country plete VA health care applications by Fortunately, we have a health care owes its freedom to veterans, men calling 877-222-8387. The line is system with unparalleled expertise and women who have “borne the manned by VA employees who walk in geriatric care; it’s called the battle” for us all. VA is setting the the veterans through the process, Veterans Health Administration of bar in optimizing the well-being and including providing them informa- the Department of Veterans Affairs independence of an increasingly eld- tion on copayment requirements (VA). VA leads the nation in erly veteran-patient population. and third party insurance. Previously, addressing the care of an aging America would do well to follow VA required veterans to apply in society because one out of every VA’s lead as it prepares to address person at a VA medical center or two VA patients is a senior citizen. its looming geriatric challenges. submitting a paper application to the Of 22 million living American department. But the system was veterans, over 6 million seek VA beset with problems, creating a care in a given year; over 52 percent First WASP backlog of 847,882 applications that of these are age 65 and over. stretched back nearly 15 years and Though most of these veterans are Buried at Arlington included submissions from more eligible for other care systems and than 300,000 deceased veterans. insurance, most of them choose VA. After flying After the VA inspector general re- VA has a visionary system of geriatric military planes leased a report on the backlog a research, education and clinical during World year ago, VA took steps to change centers (“GRECCs”) created by War II, raising a the application process, to include Congress in 1975 to guide VA in family, visiting removing a requirement that veter- meeting its mandate to care for all seven ans physically sign the necessary America’s surviving warriors as they continents paperwork. It also embarked on an aged into their 70s, 80s and beyond. and bungee- effort to clear the backlog, starting There are now 20 GRECCs in the jumping in with 30,000 combat veterans who 150 VA medical centers in the U.S. New Zealand should have automatically qualified devoted to training health care at 83, Elaine for the benefit but were placed in professionals in assessing and Harmon had the system by mistake. Veterans can managing health needs of elderly one final, seemingly simple wish: to continue to apply for benefits in clients. They perform pioneering be laid to rest at Arlington National person as well, according to the work on the impacts of diet and Cemetery. Harmon got her wish in department. exercise and investigate diseases of September, at a funeral with military aging, rehabilitation of stroke honors and a flyover, but it took a victims, the genetics and lobbying campaign by her family and VA Geriatrics & neurobiology of Alzheimer’s an act of Congress. In the process, disease and on the cellular the campaign helped bring to light Extended Care mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease, the long-forgotten exploits of the as well as many other fearless female pilots known as the In 1960, just over 500,000 American accomplishments. WASPs. veterans were 65 years old or older — 2.3 percent of our veteran VA pioneered and broadly imple- Harmon, who died last year at 95, population. In 2020, over 9.4 million mented home-based primary care in was a member of Women Airforce are projected to be 65 or older — which clinicians make house calls to Service Pilots, who flew military almost 47 percent of veterans. veterans with serious, disabling dis- aircraft on support and training Aging veterans are a harbinger of eases, and we established teams of Ex-POW Bulletin clinicians in every medical center to our nation’s aging population; Nov/Dec 2016 between now and 2050, Americans provide end-of-life care that pro- aged 65 and over will grow from 15 vide comfort and dignity for veter- 19 news, cont’d... Commander Susino at Dedication Ceremony missions during World War II so that men were freed up for combat. The Good morning Ladies and Gentleman. women did not have military status at the time but were retroactively My name is Charles Susino, Jr., National Commander of the American Ex- designated veterans in 1977. And Prisoners of War and State Commander of New Jersey. Thank you for for many years, WASPs were eligible the opportunity to dedicate this chair. What is important for you to re- to have their ashes placed in urns member today is not my experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany at Arlington. Last year, though, Army during WWII, because I made it home. I want you to remember what this officials concerned about limited chair represents. space at the cemetery ruled WASPs ineligible for Arlington. Harmon’s It is a reminder for the military serviceman who risked their lives for the family fought back. In December, an freedom we enjoy. The military serviceman who did not come home and Associated Press story about the otherwise unaccounted for, leaving their family and friends with no clo- family’s campaign prompted sure. They deserve never to be forgotten. They deserve your thoughts, widespread criticism of the Army. In respect and prayers. Please support them. May, President Barack Obama signed legislation allowing WASPs in Arlington. God bless our troops. God bless America.

The legislation — which passed Thank you unanimously — was sponsored by Please remember Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ), herself a retired Air Force officer who was the first female fighter pilot in U.S. history to fly in combat.

Exposure at Lejeune

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published proposed regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases affecting military members exposed to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The presumptive illnesses apply to active duty, reserve and National Guard members who served for no less than 30 days at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, and are diagnosed with the following conditions: Adult leukemia, Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes, Bladder cancer, Kidney cancer, Liver cancer, Multiple myeloma, Non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, Parkinson’s disease. The 30-day public comment period on the proposed rule closed Oct.10, 2016.

NC Charles Susino, Jr. with Elaine Martin at Info Age Museum in New Jersey Ex-POW Bulletin on August 27, 2016. Commander Susino was invited to be honored at the dedication of a POW/MIA Commemorative chair. Elaine is National Secretary Nov/Dec 2016 for Rolling Thunder and POW/MIA Chair of Honor Committee. 20 WWII POW awarded medal, proud to be 'Soldier for Life' by David Vergun www.army.mil

Dr. Charlie Stenger, a World War II Army veteran, was awarded the Pris- oner of War Medal by Lt. Gen. James C. McConville, Army G-1, on Tues- day, Aug. 16, at Stenger's Maryland home.

Although the POW Medal was a long time in coming, Stenger, who is still sharp and relatively strong at 94, said it was a proud moment and he was honored by the Soldiers who came to witness the event. He was reluc- tant to discuss his wartime experi- ences, but he said it was OK for his wife of 15 years, Mary Lou Guandolo, to relate some of what took place.

During the Battle of the Bulge, Stenger fought in the Schnee Eifel salient of Belgium, serving as a medic with the 423nd Infantry Regi- ment, which was attached to the 106th Infantry Division, she said.

On Dec. 21, 1944, Stenger's regi- ment was overrun and surrounded by the Germans. He and his fellow Soldiers fought back, but it soon became clear that they faced certain annihilation. Stenger found a white piece of cloth and surrendered the remaining men, she said.

He was one of 6,697 prisoners who were captured during the surprise German offensive. Ex-POW Bulletin Nov/Dec 2016 21 a little history Did You made Armistice Know? Day a holiday, striking the Red poppies, a lesson... word “Armi- symbol of stice” in favor World War I On the 11th of “Veterans.” (from their ap- hour of the President pearance in the 11th day of the Dwight D. poem “In 11th month of Eisenhower Flanders Fields” 1918, an armi- signed the legis- by John stice, or tempo- lation on June McCrae), are sold in Canada and the rary cessation 1, 1954. From then on, November United Kingdom on Remembrance of hostilities, 11 became a day to honor Ameri- Day to raise money for veterans or was declared can veterans of all wars. between the Al- worn in the lapel as a tribute. lied nations and Germany in the First The next development in the story On June 4, 1926, Congress passed World War, then known as “the of Veterans Day unfolded in 1968, a resolution that the “recurring an- Great War.” Commemorated as Ar- when Congress passed the Uniform niversary of [November 11, 1918] mistice Day beginning the following Holidays Bill, which sought to ensure should be commemorated with year, November 11th became a le- three-day weekends for federal em- thanksgiving and prayer and exer- gal federal holiday in the United ployees–and encourage tourism and cises designed to perpetuate peace States in 1938. In the aftermath of travel–by celebrating four national through good will and mutual under- World War II and the Korean War, Ar- holidays standing between nations” and that mistice Day became Veterans Day, (Washington’s the president should issue an an- a holiday dedicated to American vet- Birthday, Memo- nual proclamation calling for the ob- erans of all wars. rial Day, Veter- servance of Armistice Day. By that ans Day and time, 27 state legislatures had made The Great War & Armistice Columbus Day) November 11 a legal holiday. An act on Mondays. Day approved May 13, 1938 made No- Although the vember 11 a legal Federal holiday, The observa- Treaty of “dedicated to the cause of world tion of Veter- Versailles was peace and to be hereafter cel- ans Day was set as the fourth Mon- signed on June ebrated and known as ‘Armistice day in October. The first Veterans 28, 1919, No- Day.’” In actuality, there are no U.S. Day under the new law was Mon- vember 11 re- national holi- day, October 25, 1971; confusion mained in the days because ensued, as many states disap- public imagina- the states re- proved of this change, and contin- tion as the date tain the right to ued to observe the holiday on its that marked the end of the Great designate their original date. In 1975, after it be- War. In November 1918, U.S. Presi- own, and the came evident that the actual date dent Woodrow Wilson proclaimed government of Veterans Day carried historical November 11 as the first commemo- can only desig- and patriotic significance to many ration of Armistice Day. The day’s nate holidays Americans, President Gerald R. Ford observation included parades and for federal em- signed a new law returning the ob- public gatherings, as well as a brief ployees and servation of Veterans Day to No- pause in business activities at 11 a.m. for the District of Columbia. In prac- vember 11th beginning in 1978. If On November 11, 1921, an uniden- tice, however, states almost always November 11 falls on a Saturday or tified American soldier killed in the follow the federal lead. war was buried at Arlington National Sunday, the federal government ob- serves the holiday on the previous Cemetery in Washington, D.C.; the From Armistice Day to Veterans Day Friday or following Monday, respec- U.S. Congress had declared the day American effort during World War II tively. a legal federal holiday in honor of (1941-1945) saw the greatest mo- all those who participated in the war. bilization of the U.S. Army, Navy, 2016 Veterans Day National On the same day, unidentified sol- Marines and Air Force in the nation’s Committee diers were laid to rest at history (more than 16 million Honorary Chairman Westminster Abbey in London and people); some 5.7 million more Honorable Barack Obama at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. served in the Korean War (1950 to President of the United States 1953). In 1954, after lobbying ef- Chairman Ex-POW Bulletin forts by veterans’ service organiza- Honorable Robert A. Mcdonald tions, the 83rd U.S. Congress Nov/Dec 2016 Secretary of Veterans Affairs 22 amended the 1938 act that had Ex-POW Bulletin Nov/Dec2016 23 American Ex-Prisoners of War Website Biography www.axpow.org

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Certificate of Captivity Suitable for framing, this certificate of captivity, printed on 8½” x 11” quality paper, proudly displays your history as a prisoner of war. Each certificate background is personalized to the theater of operation. To receive this certificate from AXPOW, please order from National Headquarters. If you are ordering at Convention, you can place your order in the Merchandise Room. We will need your name, service number, branch of service, unit when captured, POW number (if known), camp names and locations. You can call 817-649-2979 or email: [email protected]. Ex-POW Bulletin You may include a Nov/Dec 2016 picture with your order. 25 & Sue Langseth In memory of Paul D Hollen, by M/M contributions In memory of Clifton Langseth, by Dale Ferdinand Gregorie III & Janice Hawkins In memory of Paul D Hollen, by residents In memory of Clifton Langseth, by Gayle of The Palms of Mt Pleasant Starling In memory of Paul D Hollen, by Hugh & In memory of Clifton Langseth, by Nancy Christine Tant Brakka In memory of Paul D Hollen, by Thomas In memory of Clifton Langseth, by Lesesne and Family Melinda & Mike Bozarth In memory of Paul D Hollen, by Sherry & In memory of Clifton Langseth, by Cheryl Frank Bloomingburg Cole In memory of Paul D Hollen, by Sarah In memory of Clifton Langseth, by Minear Ronald Hinkle In memory of Paul D Hollen, by Chuck & In memory of Clifton Langseth, by M/M Diane Rawlins Martin Ogden In memory of Salvatore Falato, by In memory of Clifton Langseth, by Clorinda Carofano CrossFirst Bank In memory of Salvatore Falato, by Bob & Please send donations to: In memory of Edward J Regan, by Ruth Ann Dunphy National Headquarters, 3201 East Marylou Regan In memory of Salvatore Falato, by Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40, Arlington, In memory of Edward Joseph Cooper, by Lawrence & Phyllis Fitzgerald TX 76010. Irma Dowdle In memory of Vernon Brumfield, by In memory of Edward Joseph Cooper, by Dianna Brumfield. Joanne Park Checks must be made payable to VOLUNTARY FUNDING AXPOW or American Ex-Prisoners of In memory of Francesca Williams, by War. Francesca Szafranski Charles Dye, Olympia WA In memory of Harold Shapiro, by Jackie Ernest Poulson, Salt Lake City UT Shapiro Ernest Smith, Wichita KS Thank you! In memory of James Walker, by his loving Harry & laura Fornalczyk, Erie PA GENERAL FUND wife, Joann Henrietta McKenzie, Downers Grove IL In honor of Coy Tate, by Debbie Madrid In memory of Joseph Spiga, Jr, by Herman Streitburger, Bedford NH In memory of Alfred R Mosher, by Rocky Barbara Spiga John & Annis Dominey, McRae GA Mountain Chapter In memory of Larry Eidsiane, by Ernest Lois E Bott, Columbus OH In memory of Audrey Dugmore, by Ruby Wallner Robert Smith, Tomahawk WI & Arthur Davies In memory of Lorna Evans, by Bill Glover William Deane, Arroyo Grande CA In memory of Clifton Langseth, by Chris In memory of Mario Antoci, by George & In memory of Delois Deitsch, by Renatta Josephine White Deitsch

The Meaningful Gift ing POWs, their families and their ______percent of the rest, residue dependents through your will or liv- and remainder of my estate.” ing trust. This gift can be funded with A number of years ago, one of our cash or securities, mutual funds or members made the decision to es- Your generous support of our pro- other investments that are not serv- tablish a bequest to the American grams over the years has made a tre- ing your current needs. This special Ex-Prisoners of War. He felt strongly mendous difference to ex-POWs gift will benefit future generations that he truly cared about the future and their families. I hope you will as well as we transition to a legacy of AXPOW and wanted to leave a seriously consider whether a final organization. legacy to us. He and his wife are now gift to AXPOW will be the right op- gone, but their generous gift en- tion for you and your family. It’s very simple to make a bequest abled them to demonstrate in a very to the American Ex-Prisoners of War. meaningful way their commitment Please take a few minutes of your Simply share this sentence with your to the organization. time to help. And feel free to con- attorney or financial planner and tact CFO Marsha Coke at 817-649- they can add the following to your You, too can take action today to 2979/[email protected] or will or living trust: help ensure that the American Ex- CEO David Eberly at (757) 508-8453 Prisoners of War is there for return- /[email protected] “I give, devise and bequeath to the American Ex-Prisoners of War, 3201 Thank you! Ex-POW Bulletin E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 40, Arling- Nov/Dec 2016 ton, TX 76010, the sum of $______The Legacy of your love can live or ______(named investment) or 26 on after… taps

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ANGLETON, Hazel J. age 89, of Sun ter commander of Bill Rolen Memo- City West, Arizona, a long-time mem- rial Chapter, and an AXPOW life HODGSON, John R, of Darlington ber of the Agua Fria Chapter, Sun member since 1997. She was bur- PA, died August 4, 2016. An AXPOW City, AZ, passed away July 20, ied at Arlington National Cemetery life member since 1983, he served 2016. Hazel was the widow of ex- September 7, 2016. with the 8th AF, 390th BG and was POW Stanley E. Angleton. She is held in Stalags 3, 6G and 9C. He is survived by two daughters. BRUNELLE, Harry E. “Sarge”, of survived by his wife of 71 years, Alamo, Texas passed away Sept. 12, Margaret, also an AXPOW life mem- ANNIS, Frank Charles, Jr., passed 2016. He was a veteran of three ber. away July 19, 2016. He is survived 3 wars. During the Korean War, he was sons and 2 daughters. He was a captured and held in North Korea. JOHNSON, Erwin R., 94, of member of the 91st Bomb Group. He then went to Vietnam as an advi- Wynantskill, NY passed away Aug. sor. Survivors include his wife of 44 17, 2016 on the anniversary of his BILICHAK, Paul R., 92, of Toronto, years, Louise, 4 stepchildren, 9 liberation from prison camp in Man- OH died Aug. 6, 2016. Paul served in grandchildren, 17 great-grandchil- churia 71 years earlier. He served WWII with the 8th AF, 303rd BG. He dren and 1 great-great-granddaugh- with the AAC in the Philippines; he was shot down over Wesseling, cap- ter. survived the Bataan Death March, tured and held in Stalag 6G. A proud Hell Ship voyage and 3 ½ years slave moment came when he was recog- FALATO, Salvatore, of Hamden, CT labor. His wife Ann survives him; he nized at the dedication of the WWII died Aug. 15, 2016 at the age of 97. also leaves 3 stepdaughters, his fam- Memorial. He is survived by his wife He was captured while serving with ily in New Orleans and many friends. of 62 years, Mary, three children and the 1st Div. US Army and held in two grandchildren. Stalag 4B until liberation. Sal leaves JOHNSON, Everett, of Plainville, CT 2 daughters, 1 sister, 5 grandchil- died Aug. 8, 2016. During WWII, he BLOCKER, Leroy “Ed”, 95, passed dren and 6 great-grandchildren. His served with the 8th AF, 96th BG fly- away June 29, 2016 in Holton, Kan- wife, Clara, predeceased him. ing out of Heath, England. He was sas. He was shot down and cap- shot down over Belgium, captured, tured in Holland while serving with GOLLIN, Morton, 94, of Palm held at St. Giles Prison, then Luft 4. the 8th AF, 94th BG, 333BS; he was Desert, CA, passed away on Sep- Everett was treasurer of the Con- held in Stalag 17-B until liberation. tember 25, 2016. During WWII he necticut Chapter, AXPOW. He leaves Ed’s wife Elenora predeceased him; served as a B-24 navigator in the U.S. one son and his companion, Anna he leaves 4 children, 5 grandchil- Army Air Corps, 15th Air Force, 459th Newell. dren, 4 great-grandchildren and 1 BG, 756th BS, and was stationed in great-great-grandson. Foggia, Italy. His aircraft was shot KLOESEN, Susan Brandt, 79, Sun down in August 1944, and he be- City, Arizona, passed away Septem- BOOTH, Ellis T, of Anderson, CA, came a POW shortly thereafter. He ber 5, 2016, long time member of passed away March 23, 2016. He was held in Stalag Luft III and Stalag the Agua Fria Chapter, Sun City, AZ. was 92 and a highly decorated U.S. VIIA. Mort was the past commander Sue was active in several philan- Army combat veteran. He was of the Coachella Valley Chapter, thropic organizations and a “Rose- captured while serving with the 28th AXPOW. Two brothers and a sister bud” member of the Rosie the Riv- Inf. Div., 110th Reg. during the Battle predeceased him. Survivors include eter organization. She is survived by of the Bulge and held in 3 POW his wife Alice, currently Jr. Vice Com- her husband, ex-POW Raymond. camps until liberated by the 1st Inf. mander, AXPOW, his five children Div. He is survived by his wife of and his grandchildren. LANGSETH, Clifton A., of Shawnee, more than 40 years, Frances; 1 son, Kansas died Aug. 1, 2016. He enlisted 1 daughter, 8 grandchildren, 5 great- HANSCOM, Lincoln M, of in the AAC during WWII; his B-17 was grandchildren and numerous Somersworth, NH, died June 20, shot down during the Schweinfurt cousins, nieces and nephews. 2016. He was an AXPOW life mem- ber since 1998, and was a faithful Ex-POW Bulletin BRANDON, Myrtle, of Springfield, supporter of the organization. He VA, died June 12, 2016. She was the is survived by his wife, Mary. Nov/Dec 2016 wife of Frank T Brandon, past chap- 27 dren, step-children, nieces and was held in Stalag 13D until libera- nephews. He was a member of the tion. Louis was a member of the .taps cont’d... Rocky Mountain Chapter, AXPOW. Barbed Wire Mountaineers Chapter, AXPOW. He is survived by 2 daugh- Raid in 1943; he was captured and MULLINS, Joan, 85, of Windsor, ters, 1 son, 3 granddaughters, 8 held in 7A and 17B until liberation. Missouri died January 4, 2016. She great-grandchildren, 2 sisters and a Clif was comforted by the close- was married to Grover C. Mullins large extended family. ness of his family – 2 sons, 1 daugh- who passed away on April 8, 2016. ter, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grand- She is survived by 2 sons, 2 sisters, STEELE, Ben, children and their families. He was 3 grandchildren, and 6 great-grand- World War II an active member of the Heart of children. veteran, America Chapter, AXPOW. Bataan Death PERKO, Emil A. passed away July 7, March LUCKADOO, Paul A., of Fort Mill, SC 2016. He is survived by wife Jean, survivor, POW passed away Aug. 31, 2016 at the one daughter, one granddaughter, and artist passed away Sept. 25, age of 94. He served in WWII in the two grandsons, one step-daughter, 2016 at the age of 98. He lived in Army; he was captured and held as one step-son, and four great-grand- Montana and was considered a a POW. Paul was an active member children. Emil served in the U.S. Army, national treasure there. Ben was of the Catawba Chapter, AXPOW. 106th Infantry, 422nd Regiment, Com- captured while serving with the His wife of 73 years, Margaret, died pany H. He was captured in the Battle Army Air Corps in the Philippines earlier this year; his children and of the Bulge and held in Germany. when the Japanese captured his their families survive him. unit. He was bayoneted, starved and ROKITA, Sophie, 98, died Septem- beaten and suffered dysentery, MERCER, Charles of Plano, TX died ber 2, 2016 in Largo, FL. She is sur- malaria, pneumonia and septicemia. Aug. 24, 2016. His was a life dedi- vived by 1 stepson, 1 brother, 1 sis- He said he kept his sanity during 42 cated to service. He was captured ter and 3 grandchildren. She is the months of confinement by while serving in the AAC; he spent widow of George, who served in sketching Montana scenes — 19 months as a POW. He later went the ETO: 1st Div, 18th Reg., Co K, cowboys, horses and barns. His on to Korea with the SAC. Charles North Africa. She was a member of powerful images of his time in is survived by his wife, Jean, 2 sis- the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, captivity are housed at the Montana ters, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, AXPOW. Museum of Art and Culture at the 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great- University of Montana in Missoula. granddaughters, numerous nieces, ROWDEN, Launa C. 93, of Survivors include his wife of 64 nephews and friends he loved Jefferson City, MO passed away years, Shirley, and 2 daughters. dearly. August 14, 2016. She was a teacher at Salem school in Maries TATE, Coy Lee, of Hugo, OK died MILLER, James T., of Hillsboro, OR Co. Launa is survived by her hus- Apr. 21, 2016 at the age of 94. Coy passed away June 26, 2016 at the band of almost 71 years, Wilburn served in the Army (106th Inf., Co F., age of 93. He served with the 479th (past Missouri State Commander), 423rd Div) during WWII; he was cap- BG out of England during WWII; his three daughters: five grandchildren, tured in the Battle of the Bulge and plane was shot down, he was cap- and three great grandchildren. held until liberation. He leaves 1 tured and held in Luft IV, then daughter, 1 son, 1 sister, 4 grand- marched across Germany. Survivors SAUCERMAN, Sally, of Terre Haute, children, 6 great-grandchildren, include his wife, Vashti, 2 sons, 3 IN died July 8, 2016. She was the many nieces, nephews and special grandchildren and 1 great-grand- loving wife of ex-POW Gene (WWII, friend Zen Gee. daughter. 106th Inf., 422nd Div.). Sally and Gene were active members of AXPOW TAYLOR, J.G. ‘Tracy’ Jr., of Tampa, MOSHER, Alfred Raymond, 96, and National Service Officers, assist- FL passed away July 14, 2016. He passed away July 28, 2016. He was ing veterans. In addition to her hus- was 95. In 1939, he enlisted in the captured on Guam in Dec. 1941; he band, Sally is survived by 1 daugh- Army Air Corps, assigned to the and other American POWs were sent ter and her family. 27th BG. He was first stationed on to Camp Zentsuji, then later to Bataan, then Corregidor where he Osaka Japan where they were used SCOTCHELL, Louis, of Morgantown, was captured May 6, 1942 and held as slave labor. Alfred leaves a large WV passed away June 29, 2016. He at Cabanatuan, then Japan. Tracy and loving extended family of chil- was 93. During WWII, he served in remained an active member of Ex-POW Bulletin the Army; he was a member of the AXPOW and ADBC. His wife of 58 th Nov/Dec 2016 99 Inf. Div when he was captured years, Carolyn, predeceased him; he during the Battle of the Bulge. He leaves 2 sons, 1 daughter, 5 grand- 28 taps,cont’d... Prayer for Veterans Day God of peace, children, 1 sister and many nieces we pray for those who have served our nation and nephews. He was a caring, gen- and have laid down their lives erous, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and neigh- to protect and defend our freedom. bor and will be greatly missed. We pray for those who have fought, whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war, TIERNEY, Richard A. Sr., of whose nights are haunted by memories Lewiston, ID died July 2, 2016 at the too painful for the light of day. age of 99. During WWII, he served We pray for those who serve us now, with the 8th AF, 381st BG, flying out especially for those in harm’s way. of England. He was shot down over Shield them from danger Stuttgart, Germany, captured and and bring them home. held at Stalag Luft I, Barth. After lib- Turn the hearts and minds eration, he served as a Veterans Service Officer. Survivors include 1 of our leaders and our enemies son, 3 stepchildren, and a large and to the work of justice and a harvest of peace. loving extended family. Spare the poor, Lord, spare the poor! May the peace you left us, TORNBERG, Marjory, of Canastota, the peace you gave us, NY, passed away July 19, 2016. She be the peace that sustains, was the widow of James Tornberg, the peace that saves us. th th who served with Co L, 4 Div., 12 Amen. Inf., and was held in Stalag 4B. They Fr. Austin Fleming were AXPOW life members since Holy Family Parish 1990. Concord, MA

In walking thru the “woods” I have Psalm 18:2 “The Lord is my rock and observed that vines grow on trees. my fortress, and my delivery; my chaplain In looking closer through the years God, my strength, in whom I will I realized that a vine clinging to a trust; my buckler, and the horn of tree finds protection. In times of my salvation, and my high tower.” trouble and distress the tree pro- tects the vine. Prayer: O Lord, Protect all of our members, families and friends. May The vine grows by clinging to the each learn to rely on you for care, tree which is a barrier to the rush and protection on earth and eter- of wind from most storms. Even, if nal life in Heaven. In Your Holy Son’s the vine is in the direct line of the Name I pray. wind, the vine clings tighter to the Amen tree, ND Benny The same is true in our life. Some- Rayborn times God protects us from the storms of life and at other times He I have held a number of jobs and exposes us to the storm. Being ex- done a number of things to earn posed to the storm means God is money in my life and I am sure you going through the storm with us just have also. One of the things I’ve as the tree goes through the storm done is raise trees (A lengthy with the vine. A storm in life (prob- project). One of the nice things lems) is an opportunity to rely on BennyBennyBenny about being a “tree farmer” is that God more, To cling more closely to you get to hunt in the grove of God. No matter what happens, we Ex-POW Bulletin trees. are safe and protected! Nov/Dec 2016 29 Ex-POW Bulletin Nov/Dec 2016 ALL CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO 30 AXPOW OR AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR 50/50 drawing June 25, 2016 Arlington, TX

The National 4th (IVY) Division Association 1st Place ERNEST SMITH, KS $238.20 2nd Place JOHN ROBERTS, MI $178.65 3rd Place MARGARET MAHYFIELD, MS $119.10 Formed at Camp Greene, NC, on November 17, 4th Place NANCY GARRIDO, OK $59.55 1917 for service in World War I. The “IVY Division” has a long and distinguished heritage that continues These drawings help raise money needed for our through World War II, the Cold War in Europe, operating expenses. They allow our members Vietnam, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation to participate in a very worthwhile project, while Enduring Freedom. giving them a chance to win. 50% of the dona- tions will be given to the General Fund and the Membership in the Association is open to all other 50% are awarded as prizes. The amounts former Veterans and currently serving Soldiers are determined after all donations are received. of the 4th ID and attached units. The 96th Annual You do not have to be present to win. Please Reunion will be September 9-14, 2014, in make copies of the tickets on the other side and Lexington, Kentucky. offer them to your Chapter members, family and friends. We are asking $5.00 for 6 tickets. Check our website at www.4thinfantry.org for membership and reunion information. These donations are not tax deductible. Fill out the tickets and send them and your donations to: “Steadfast and Loyal” National Headquarters ~ 50/50 Drawing 3201 E. Pioneer Pkway, #40 Arlington, TX 76010-5396

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 th Name: ______attached to the 106 , 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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The AXPOW Voluntary Giving Program parallels that of other VSOs, whereby the entire membership, including life members, is given the opportunity to contribute to the operation of our organization, based on ability and willingness to contribute.

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Ex-POW Bulletin Nov/Dec 2016 33 AXPOW Gravesite Medallion AXPOW Challenge Coin Name Badge Order Form (for members only) Actual size of badge is size of a credit card PLEASE PRINT:

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