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Entry: 80553 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	618TH AC&W SQUADRON DET #17
SHELDON SUTHERLAND wrote on October 1, 2011 CITY AND STATE: HUDSON OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was a 1st Lieutenant at Mishima Det 17 from about Feb 1957 to Feb 1958. A big part of our job was to train the JASDF to take over the base and I believe they were going to shut it down. It was quite an experience for a new officer. I have a lot of good memories from the Island though. Keywords:

Entry: 78176 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN
WILLIAM HOSEY wrote on March 14, 2011 CITY AND STATE: JUNEAU AK UNIT: 618 AC-W SQUADRON DET. #17 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was at Mishma 11956-1957. Keywords:

Entry: 76556 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	SUCHE VERWANDTE
ANITA KAISER wrote on October 29, 2010 CITY AND STATE: 42855 REMSCHEID UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My Father Charles Owen Smiley. He was served 1948-1950 in Freising, Germany. He was not married with my Mather Marianne Hackner. Charles Owen Smiley was served in Freising, Baviara PFC 604th tac cont sqdn apo W207 US Army. He died on 03.09.1952 served in Japan. This answer comes from his father Charles K. Smiley. He write me 1966. Mrs. Rita Smiley Losh write (Entry Number 69097)her father is Charles Owen Smiley and died 03.09.1952 in japan. Who remember on Charles Owen Smiley and the time in Bavaria Germany. Was he married and have I a sister? Mr. Charles Kelly (EntryNr. 71801) remember on Charles Owen Smiley. Please send me a answer. Thank you. Anita Kaiser

Entry: 74941 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	618TH, DET 1 1951-1952
JAMES (SONNY) MERCER wrote on June 3, 2010 CITY AND STATE: STAFFORD VA UNIT: 618TH ACW, DET 1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, James David Mercer (Dave, Sonny)was stationed at the 618th, Det 1 about 1952 and I am trying to find anyone who remembers him or which base that would be attached to. He is deceased now, but I have learned that I have a Japenese half-sister who was born around 1952-1953. From the information I have gathered, I belileve her name was Sato. My father basically abandoned her and her mother and I have only recently found out about this. I am trying to locate a town near the base he was at. I am not sure which base the 618th, Det 1 was at. If anyone can help me, I would sincerely appreciate it. Diane Kelly Keywords: Detachment 1, Det 1, Radar Tech, Sato

Entry: 74032 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	MIHO AIR BASE
ROBERT PUTERBAUGH SR. wrote on March 22, 2010 CITY AND STATE: DAYTON OH UNIT: 618TH AC-W SQD. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Radar,Radio,Hill Site over looking sea of japan Keywords: Corns. Hays,

Entry: 71801 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	CONTACT THE FAMILY OF A FRIEND IN THE 618TH AC AND W SQDN
CHARLES KELLY wrote on September 29, 2009 CITY AND STATE: YELLVILLE AR UNIT: 527TH AC@W GROUP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was at today's reunion of this group, remember Charles Smiley very well and can tell his daughter the cause of his death. She wants to know. Keywords:

Entry: 69097 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	FINDING THE TRUTH
RITA SMILEY LOSH wrote on February 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: CEDAR FALLS IA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was Staff Sergeant Charles O. Smiley. His unit built the base on Mishima Island in 1952 from what I understand. He died under suspect conditions on Sept. 3, 1952. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him, knew what happened and details about the area where he was stationed. Keywords: 618th AC and W Sqd. Mishima Island, Japan 1952

Entry: 66477 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	618TH ACWS
BOBBY CORNELISON wrote on July 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: CULLMAN AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father in law, Hoyt Perdue was stationed in Japan from 1947 to 1949, he was a radar operator, he is from Trade Alabama, he played baseball with the locals. he was the one who made a movie theater at det. B. he is still alive, he is 80yrs old. He does not have a computor so i'm writing this for him. If anyone can remember Hoyt Perdue, please drop me a line and I will read it and give it to him Keywords: Miho Airdrome, 1947-1949

Entry: 63905 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	1947 - 1950
KEITH R. THOMPSON wrote on January 19, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 618TH ACWS, DET. B SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I arrived at the 618th ACWS at Kahiwara (near Osaka) Japan in December 1947. Was assigned the duties of reading a Radar Scope (scope dope). A short time later I was sent to Johnson AFB to attend the Radar Operator School for a few weeks. Returned to Kashiwara and worked until I was transferred to Radar Detachment "B" on the north shore of Honshu next to the Kyogamisaki Lighthouse. Worked there until the Radar equipment was moved from the shore location to the Kyogamisaki Lighthouse hill top site. It was an old Japanese Radar site during WW2. About that time I was sent to Keio University the 8th Army Signal Corp School for RADAR maintenance training (MOS 953). Returned to Det "B" and performed duties until around March of 1950 when my 32 month tour of duty was over. The Commanding Officer of the 618th ACWS at that time was Lt. Co.Haberstat. The Commanding Officers at the 29 man Detachment B were 1st Lt. Noel J. Hienke and 1st Lt. Miraldi. The living conditions at the DET B were outstanding. The view overlooking the Japan Sea at sunset was inspiring. And at night there would be fishing boats off shore with lights fishing all night. We were next to a fishing village called "Oa" where the camp cook would periodically go and purchase fresh shrimp, prepare them, and serve for an evening of shrimp and beer for the men. We had some good times out there isolated. Keywords: Kyogamisaki LIghthouse, Det "B" U.S.A.T. General John Pope (over to Japan) U.S.N.S. M. M. Patrick (return home) Harry Smith, friend

Entry: 59433 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 527THACW-610TH AND 618TH ACW
JOHN ROSSO wrote on December 30, 2006 CITY AND STATE: BAKERSFIELD CA UNIT: 618TH-610THACWSQ AND 527THACWGP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: We have a reunion association and large website in being, which includes the 527th AC and W Group, 610th AC and W Sqdn, 618th AC and W Sqdn,ADCC Itazute and 43rdAD (ADCC) Please get in contact with me. Keywords: 618thACWSq-610thACWSq-527thACWGp w/ADCC Itazuke AB,Japan

Entry: 50869 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	DETACHMENT B 618TH AC AND W
KEITH THOMPSON wrote on May 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: KAMIAH ID UNIT: DETACHMENT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I remember meeting Harry V. Smith at the Air Base north of San Francisco before we boarded the troop ship "Pope" to JAPAN. Performed as a RADAR repairman MOS 953. Left JAPAN around March of 1950. Got discharged and entered Civil Service working for the Air Force and ultimately the Federal Aviation Administration. Retired in 1995. Like to hear from anyone serving then in the 618th. Keith R. Thompson Keywords: Detached out of Miho Air Base to RADAR Detachment "B" which as 50 miles up the coast to Kyogo Misaki (light house). It was next to the city of OA.

Entry: 34185 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	DET 7/17?, 618TH AC AND W
JOHN SHAPOSKY wrote on May 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was stationed on Mishima from 7/56 - 7/57 as a radio operator. Contacts from "old" buddies or acquaintances are welcome. Keywords:

Entry: 21449 618TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQDN	MISHIMA ISLAND
TOM SANTARLAS wrote on December 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: VALRICO FL UNIT: 618TH AC-W SQD. DET 17 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I SAW THE COMMENTS ABOVE ANDHAD TO RESPOND.. I WAS THERE IN 1957 FROM FEBRUARY TO FEBRUARY 1958..I WAS A 29350 RADIO OPR. CALL SIGN THEN WAS T-83...ATTACHED TO THE 8TH COMM. SQD.43RD AIR DIVISION FAR EAST AIR COMMAND AT THE TIME DETACHMENT 17 WAS PART OF A NET OF SOME EIGHT EARLY WARNING STATIONS. EIGHTY FIVE OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN ALONG WITH JAPANESE SELF DEFENSE FORCES...BRINGS BACK MEMORIES---CAME ACROSS THE SITE BY LOOKING UP MISHIMA ISLAND ON THE WEB.AND SAW SOMETHING ABOUT THE 527AC and W... Keywords: TOMSASON

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