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Entry: 81076 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	COL. GOLDIE LADNER
VICKIE ADAMS wrote on November 16, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Colonel Goldie Ladner, Air Force Nurse, died 03/14/2009. Keywords:

Entry: 80349 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY MOTHER
STEPHANIE HIPPLE wrote on September 12, 2011 CITY AND STATE: LEHIGHTON PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who may remember my mother PVT Betty Hipple. She served in Korea during 1952 and 1953. Keywords:  Pusan Seoul

Entry: 79278 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY MOTHER
MARIE CONLEY wrote on June 11, 2011 CITY AND STATE: MILTON MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Hi, My mother Marie Conley-Tempesta passed away December 2009 and am wondering if anyone remembers her. She served 6 yrs as a staff sergeant in the Korean War years. Im sorry I didnt ask her more about her time in the service and would be grateful for any info on her. Keywords:

Entry: 73428 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	EVELYN LANTHIER
SANDY DENZEL wrote on February 4, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I volunteer at a Catholic care facility in Northern California. One of the nuns has been compiling the letters from her sister, Evelyn Lanthier, and in the process found a copy of Evelyn's obituary. This mentioned that Evelyn had been on active duty as a nurse in the Korean War (no years given), which Sr. Agnes knew nothing about. If anyone knows of Evelyn Lanthier, could you please E-mail me with any info you may have? Thanks, Sandy Keywords: Evelyn Lanthier Evie

Entry: 73059 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	KOREAN WAR MILITARY WOMEN
THOMAS E. (T.E.) MOORE wrote on January 8, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ESTERO FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: THERE WERE SOME 120,000 WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES, WHO WERE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY DURING THE KOREAN WAR ---WOMEN CASUALTIES OF THE KOREAN WAR--- AIR FORCE NURSE CORPS; CPT.VERA M. BROWN ARMY NURSE CORPS; MAJOR GENEVIEVE SMITH NAVY NURSE CORPS; ENS.ELEANOR BESTE ENS.MARIE BOATMAN LT.(jg)JEANNE E.CLARKE LT.(jg)JANE L.ELDRIDGE ENS.CONSTANCE R. ESPOSITO LT.(jg)ALICE S.GIROUX LT.(jg)CALLA C.GOODWIN LT.(jg)CONSTANCE HEEGE LT.(jg)MARGARET GRACE KENNEDY LT.WILMA LEDBETTER ENS.MARY E.LIJEGREEN ENS.EDNA J.RUNDELL ---OTHER NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES--- SN-DORIS FRANCES BROWN, OF MILWAUKEE (NAVY) AN-VIRGINIA MAY McCLURE, OF SIOUX CITY (AIR FORCE-AIR CRASH) AB3-KAY SHERILL OLATT, OF DEXTER (NAVY) AN-MARGARET FAE PERRY, OF MORGANTOWN (AIR FORCE-AIR CRASH) Keywords: AIR FORCE NURSE CORPS----ARMY NURSE CORPS---- NAVY NURSE CORPS----

Entry: 71779 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO KNEW MY MOTHER CARMELA BRIGANDI
LIZ CAPEN wrote on September 27, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would like to find information out about my mother. She was a writer for the Stars and Stripes. She has recently died yet left so little information about her time in Japan. If you knew her, please contact me. Keywords: Stars and Stripes, Okinawa, Carmela Brigandi

Entry: 70758 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR INFO/FRIENDS OF MARGARET B LEWIS WAC KOREA
CAROLE SCHERZER wrote on June 30, 2009 CITY AND STATE: FORTESCUE NJ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm interested in hearing from anyone who knew my aunt when she served in Korea at HQ. She was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. I believe she came home to the States around 1951. She passed away at age 26 when I was about ten and I'd love to know more about her friends and service. Keywords: worked HQ, married John R Snelling, USN in civil and Japanese ceremonies while still in service overseas; nickname: Peggy. Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Entry: 69260 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	WAC MEDIC CALLED YANK IN OKINAWA
JANINE ATWOOD wrote on February 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: STAUNTON VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My mom was known to everyone as YANK while she was a medic in Okinawa during the Korean War; she is healthy and would really enjoy hearing from someone who she remembers from either Camp Lajeune or Okinawa. If anyone remembers her, please contact me. Thank you. Keywords: YANK - a WAC in Okinawa during Korean War

Entry: 68401 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	DR. AEHEE LEE
KIAI KIM wrote on December 27, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Korean grandmother, Dr. Aehee Lee, ran an orphanage during the war. Her son, Victor Lee, was an interpreter in the U.S. Army. While I've recently been in touch with the family of Major Eddie Willner (then Lieut. Willner) who supported the orphanage, I would love to speak with anyone who met my grandmother. She was educated in the U.S. as well as her husband, my grandfather, William Lee who was kidnapped, tortured and killed in 1950 for his political activity against Communism. I am also looking for anyone who might have known him. He graduated from George Washington University in 1921 with a degree in political science. Keywords: Doctor, Dr., Aehee, Lee, friend of Lieutenant Eddie Willner, Major Willner, Victor Lee, William Lee.

Entry: 67809 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	FRANCES FAY WATSON
JEANNE MCNEIL wrote on November 11, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My Mom, Frances F. Watson, was a Lt Commander on the USS Consolation during the Korean War. She met and married my Dad, Charles Amos Etheridge (also in the Navy) shortly after. I would love to hear from anyone who knew my Mom or Dad. I have a wonderful collection of Mom's beautiful color slides of her travels in the Navy.

Entry: 67223 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	MASH NURSE
GLENN SMITH wrote on September 16, 2008 CITY AND STATE: CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from nurses who served in a MASH during the Korean War Keywords:

Entry: 66889 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	EMIKO TAI
HAROLD COTTINGHAM wrote on August 15, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 6107 AIRBASE GROUP AIRCRAFT CRASH RESCUE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was stationed at the 61st 07th aircraft crash rescue/fire dept. at Itami airforce base. I am interested in finding Emiko Tai of Osaka Japan, she worked at the Osaka telephone Company while I was stationed there from 1951, 1952, 1953. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Harold Cottingham

Entry: 66747 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW OR WORKED WITH GRACE LEARNED
CAROL LEARNED wrote on July 31, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Am trying to prove to the Army that my aunt, Grace Learned was indeed working in a M.A.S.H. unit in Korea. All her Army records went up in smoke in that fire. Her head stone in San Antonio only gives credit for Vietnam. She was stationed at Fort Sam Houston. When she retired, she had earned the rank of Lt. Colonel. She took lots of photos but never wrote any info on them! Keywords:

Entry: 65261 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	279TH GENERAL HOSPITAL = CAMP SAKIE = OSAKA, JAPAN
RICHARD MERRILL wrote on April 15, 2008 CITY AND STATE: CITRA FL UNIT: 7TH INF. DIV. HQ - HQ CO = ALSO I CO. 17TH RCT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Wondering if anyone remembered Lt. Lilliam Kaise (Nurse), at Camp Sakie outside of Osaka. during spring and summer of 1951. I believe that she was from Cumberland,Md. She was a fine lady and a wonderful nurse. Keywords: Lt. Lillian Kaise

Entry: 64572 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	KOREAN WAR NURSES IN JAPAN
SHERRI MORREAL wrote on March 2, 2008 CITY AND STATE: HEATHCOTE NS UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Hi! My friend and I are doing PhD research on the Australian nurses who served during the Korean War. They were only allowed to serve in hospitals in Japan, so had limited interaction. But if you know of anyone who has any knowledged or interaction with the Australian nurses, however brief, we would love to communicate. Thanks. Keywords: Australian nurses, Japanese hospitals, Korean War, Korean Conflict

Entry: 63828 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THEATER KW
MELINDA PASH wrote on January 15, 2008 CITY AND STATE: FAYETTEVILLE NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Hi, I am writing a dissertation for the University of Tennessee called "Standing in the Shadow of the Greatest Generation: Men and Women of the Korean War." It is sort of a composite biography of those who served starting from childhood in the Depression and continuing on to post-war experiences. I have talked to many male veterans but have had trouble getting in touch with women who served in theater during the war. I would like to survey or interview women who served during this time. I would also be grateful for any female veterans willing to read through my chapters to ensure that I'm not missing the mark on what it was really like in Japan or Korea. I can be reached by email at blue5@mindspring.com or at 2334 Colgate Drive, Fayettville, NC 28304, 910-223-0809. Thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 63810 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	XLXD/KFNG;SNFV
PHILLIP STEWART wrote on January 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 63809 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	XLXD/KFNG;SNFV
PHILLIP STEWART wrote on January 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 63606 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	AMERICAN RED CROSS IN KOREA
RUSTY BROWN wrote on December 28, 2007 CITY AND STATE: KS UNIT: AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: In late 1951-52 I was stationed at 5th Air Force Advance Headquarters, Seoul, Korea. Red Cross Club-Canteen girls went to Korea in the early days of 1950 at Gen MacArthur's request. They had to be evacuated from Pusan during that first push by the North Koreans. Only about 50-60 girls were in that part of the service. It was a privilege and honor to be able to contribute an occasional cup of coffee and a donut to the brave men who fought in the Forgotten War. Later I married a pilot from WW II. But the Pilots from the 4th FIS were something else! Keywords: 5th Air Force Advance Headquarters; Seoul; Kimpo; Suwan; 4th FIS and 336th Squadron.

Entry: 63336 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	CAPT. CLARICE C. MASON, WAF
JOYCE LAWRENCE wrote on December 8, 2007 CITY AND STATE: DOLORES CO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am a historian from Dolores CO, formerly from Downey CA. There is a repatriated overseas vet named Clarice E. Mason who was reburied in the Downey Cemetery, Downey, Los Angeles County, CA, date unknown. There were no other cemetery records that would give any more information. According to an online August 26, 1952 edition of Stars and Stripes, a Captain Clarice C. Mason, WAF, directed the monthly publication Erding Journal, which won first place in the photo-magazine class of publications that year. I am trying to find out if Clarice E. and Clarice C. might be one and the same person for inscribing her name on a veterans' memorial at the Downey Cemetery in 2008. If there is anything you can do to help it will be greatly appreciated. Joyce Lawrence, Dolores, Colorado, still a member of the Downey Historical Society. Keywords: Erding Air Base

Entry: 62328 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	1950 OKINAWA ELAINE K AND HARRY WILLIS
ANITA ROBERTS wrote on September 18, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Searching for information on birthparents Harry Willis (army..probably lived Georgia..had wife and child "back home" in 1950)and Elaine Klappert Kothe(from Cincinati, OH). Both served in Okinawa in 1950. Have many pictures but want to know about each...did you know them??? ANY information you'd care to share would be appreciated! Have found Elaine but have NO idea how to begin searching for Harry Willis without info other than name and pictures. Please help! Thanks... Keywords: Harry Willis Elaine Klappert Kothe

Entry: 61745 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
TAESOON PARK SR. wrote on July 26, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SEOUL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Looking for friends. West Virginia, Sg Robert Carrow, I worked in 5th Air Force Supply Office as a typist.1951 Keywords: Susie Q,worked in 5th Air Force Base Supply office, Looking for friends. 1951

Entry: 61315 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR D'ANNE AULTMAN(EVANS)
TANESHA HUMPHREY wrote on June 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: i am doing a project in school and was given this name to research. i have found that she attended the WAVE Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, and graduated probably in May of 1952. She had the rank of Ensign, USNR. If you have any information please contact me. Keywords:

Entry: 61156 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	INFO ON MARGARET B LEWIS WAC
CAROLE JOHNSON wrote on May 29, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Married John R. Snelling USN in civil and Japanese ceremonies while in service Keywords: Served in Korea (HQ) seperated from WACs as Sgt 1951-? Recipient of Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, nickname: Peggy

Entry: 61141 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MARGARET
CAROLE JOHNSON wrote on May 29, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Rank at time of seperation: Sgt. -approx 1951 Recipient of Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart interested in finding out details of her service and awards and hoping to connect with any of her friends Married John R Snelling (USN) in civil and Japanese ceremonies while serving in Korea Was asked to interview to be Gen Matthew Ridgway's Secty Keywords: Served Women's Army Corp in Korea 1950's at HQ Nickname: Peggy Married John R Snelling, USN

Entry: 60683 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	WOULD LIKE TO KNOW
LENORE HICKEY SHIVELY wrote on April 15, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SONORA CA UNIT: NOT SURE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Sam houston, Texas. Would love hearing from anyone who was stationed at either base during 1954 to 1955. Keywords: personal friends

Entry: 59185 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	GRANDMOTHER A WAVE 1953
SARAH BUYNAK wrote on October 12, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MANSFIELD PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: My Grandmother, Diana Lily Harford, joined the WAVES after she graduated from high school in 1953. She was not in the navy for very long - about a year. I would like to find out more information about her service - I know that she was in Florida and that she met my grandfather there (he was also in the navy)- any help in how to research this would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: Navy Waves, Florida, 1953

Entry: 58309 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR BIOLOGICAL GRANDFATHER
MERIDETH SCOTT wrote on July 31, 2006 CITY AND STATE: DELRAY BEACH FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for info on my grandfather.His name was Robert Scott he was I believe a drill sargent at Parris Island.He was stationed there between 1952-1954.He was from Atlanta Ga origonaly.He and my grandmother Rosemary Reidal met while at Parris island.They had gotten married sometime between 52-54 and my father was born in 7-54.My grandmother will not speek about him.This is all the info she will give on him.I would like to know if any of you guys have more info on Robert A. Scott or even Rosemary Reidal? Keywords: Robert A. Scott or Rosemary K. Reidal

Entry: 58165 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR NURSES THELMA HOOD AND SALLY CINO
KRIS HENSLEY wrote on July 21, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for nurse Thelma Hood and nurse Sally Cino. My father faught in the Korean War and was airlifted to a U.S. military hospital where these nurses attended to him for 8 months or so. Please contact me if you have any idea how I can find information about either of these remarkable ladies. Thank you. Keywords: Nurses Thelma Hood and Sally Cino - Korean War

Entry: 57686 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR COLLEAGUES WHO KNEW MY AUNT
KRISS SCHRANDT wrote on June 17, 2006 CITY AND STATE: LANSING MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am interested in individuals who served alongside my Aunt Phyllis whilst she served her country for the Department of Defense: I am intrigued about her life and what she accomplished during her time in Korea. Our family rarely had opportunities to discuss what she did overseas. Keywords: Phyllis N. Roberts Wednesday, January 4, 2006 1:17 PM EST Phyllis N. Roberts, 83, of Charlevoix, died Jan. 2, 2006, at Northern Michigan Hospital. Phyllis was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Lake City, Mich., to Carlisle A. Roberts and Bertha Hicks Roberts. She graduated from Reed City High School and Michigan State University with a major in foreign languages. She was employed as a Manpower specialist and management analyst with the United States Department of Defense. She worked in Japan, French Morocco and Korea, retiring in 1985. She is survived by four sisters, Marjory Himmel of Eastpointe, Arlyle (William) Koehler of Detroit, Mary (James) Schrandt of Lansing and Joan (Fred) Jolliffe of Charlevoix; three brothers, Jack Roberts of Grand Rapids and Charlevoix, James (Ila) Roberts of Harrisville, Pa., and Carl (Martha) Roberts of Northport; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; nieces, Laura Lee Roberts and Marcy Roberts; and brother-in-law, Joseph Himmel. The funeral service for Phyllis will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix. Pastor James Green will officiate. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Winchester Funeral Home.

Entry: 57460 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING TO GATHER PERSONAL STORIES OF MEN AND WOMEN
TONJA COX wrote on May 31, 2006 CITY AND STATE: PONTIAC MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Hi, My name is Tonja Cox, and I just finished a book on the homecoming experiences of Vietnam veterans. I am now actively seeking stories from men and especially women who served in Korea. I received several letters from Korean War veterans, asking me to help them get their stories out there to a public that has all but forgotten them. I want to do that now. If you are interested in participating in the writing of this book, please contact me at phoenixfire870@centurytel.net. Keywords: personal stories, veterans, men, women

Entry: 56471 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR LOST RELATIVE
SUE CIESZLAK wrote on March 31, 2006 CITY AND STATE: DUNEDIN FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am searching for my counsin whom I have never met for a family reunion. His birth name was George Govoni and was born sometime around the the early 1950's. His birth father's name is Thomas Govoni from Massachusetts and I do not know his mother's name. It is possible that his mother was an Army nurse but I am not sure. They married while on active duty in the Army, I believe they were stationed in North or South Carolina. Shortly after George was born, they divorced and our family has never seen or heard from George. I do not have very much to go on so I am hoping that someone reads this message and will be able to help me in my search for my cousin. George has 3 half sisters and 1 half brother and a huge loving family who desperately wants him to be in our lives. Please, if anyone has any information please contact me. Thank all of you who have taken the time to read this and best of luck in your search for loved ones. God Bless. Sincerely, Sue Keywords:

Entry: 56152 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	NEED INFO ON USAF FLT NURSE INSIGNIA
BILL MCLEOD wrote on March 9, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Need to know the date the USAF changed from the WWII style AAF Flight Nurse Wings to the USAF style Flight Nurse Wings? Also need to know how many different versions of the USAF style Flight Nurse Wing have existed since it replaced the old AAF Wing. For example, I have a late 1950's era USAF Flight Surgeon Wing which has horizontal lines in the back of the shield, however I have never seen a Flight Nurse Wing with that shield design. Current Flight Surgeon and Flight Nurse Wings both have a smooth background in the shield. Also need to know the date the smaller size USAF Woman Officers Cap Badge was authorized, and what Badge was worn prior to it's introduction? The Female Hat included in the USAF Korean War Flight Nurse display has the larger size male Cap Badge on it. Keywords: Korean War Flt Nurse Insignia

Entry: 55756 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	FEMALE KOREAN SOLDIERS
JENNIFER PARKER wrote on February 15, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for information on Korean women serving in the war. I know this happened, but am having a hard time finding information. Any leads would be great. Thanks Keywords: female korean soldiers

Entry: 55318 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	WACS
PHIL SUMMERVILLE wrote on January 21, 2006 CITY AND STATE: THREE RIVERS MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: looking for anyone knowing Darlene( dot )Summerville my mother who served as a wac I think it was about 1953 - 1955 she just passed away 01-17-06 would like to hear from anyone who may have known her

Entry: 55121 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	RED CROSS
WILLIAM D. (BILL) TRIPLETT SR. wrote on January 11, 2006 CITY AND STATE: SOUTH POINT OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Anyone knowing Amilia H Cousins who was at Ascom City near Inchon in 1950 or 51 please let me know. She was with the Red Cross and was from Forest Park, Ill. Keywords: Red Cross

Entry: 54403 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	KWAJALEIN NURSES MEMORIAL
BEVERLY VENCILL wrote on November 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: APO AP UNIT: U.S. ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL/REAGAN TEST SITE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Currently, I am in the process of creating a memorial to the memory of the 11 Nurses and the crew and passengers aboard a C-54 (VR-21), which crashed Oceanside of Kwajalein Island in the Marshall Islands, 19 Sept 1950. I have the base for a plaque donated. What I need is the plaque. Among my questions regarding these nurses is information specific to Nurse Margarte G Kennedy; her death is listed as 25 Sep 50 "in the states whereas, all my information concludes that no one survived and only four bodies were recovered. Keywords: Memorial for 11 nurses who were in-route to Yokuska Japan to support the Korean War effort and died in a plane crash 1 1/2 min after take off from Kwajalein, RMI.

Entry: 53397 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	43376
MARILYN MONUS TURVEY wrote on October 2, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 43376 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	DUSTY THE SINGING NURSE FROM OKLAHOMA
MARILYN TURVEY wrote on May 30, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Our Mother, Betty Ann Cook Monus was a "Oklahoma Singing nurse" in the Korean Conflict. She has passed away however we sure would like to know if any of her fellow collegues remember here. In 1953 she was on the front page of the daily Oklahoman dubbed as the "Korean singing nurse" that kept everyone happy as much as possible in a war. She was an Air Force Nurse. She was stationed out of Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma in the 50's. If anyone remembers her, please email. Thanks, Marilyn and Jeanie her devoted daughters Keywords: Air Force Nurse in the Korean War

Entry: 41346 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	KOREAN-WWII ARMY NURSE CORPS VETS
STEVE MINER wrote on February 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for Korean War who were also WWII Army Nurse Corps vets (especially hospital ships) for two reasons: 1) to honor them by collecting their oral history for the Library of Congress (I am a volunteer) 2) to learn more about their experience so I know more about my mom's ANC contribution (she died when I was young). 3)find anyone who served with Major Helen Visnovsky, WWII and Korean War flight evac nurse. Any help you or your friends can provide would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Steve Keywords:

Entry: 40232 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	WAC 49-50 8010 TMRS
JOYCE O'NEAL wrote on January 24, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD MO UNIT: 8010 TMRS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I worked at the Yokohama train station. Loading troops on to trains to go to other points on their way to Korea. My husband, Duane O'Neal (now deceased) was a veteran of the Korean War also. I am writing this in his memory. If anyone knew him, he was in an engineer unit, I would like to hear from them. I like this site and will probably visit it again. Keywords: First of all, I was a WAC, Joyce Yonker, stationed in Yokohama in 1949-50. Would like to hear from veterans that were in Japan at that time.

Entry: 36749 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	BOOK PROJECT
DEBORAH (DEBBIE) MCCABE wrote on September 6, 2003 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: VETS or ACTIVES WHO HAVE SERVED, OR ARE SERVING, IN COMBAT AREAS -- I'm putting a book together about the bond that develops among those serving in wars/conflicts. Would you like to express your admiration for, or say "thank you" to, a person or group you served beside? You have a chance to tell the stories that have stayed in your hearts and memories long after the fighting---stories that are usually overlooked in books about combat. Please write or call: (Mrs.) Debbie McCabe, 3710 Mesa Ridge Rd., Houston, TX 77043, 713/895-0542. Keywords:

Entry: 28752 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	KOREAN WAR NURSES
JOSEPH SULLIVAN wrote on October 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: LOOKING FOR ALMA PUGH OR ANY ONE WHO KNEW CLARA "SULLY" SULLIVAN WHO DIED IN PLANE CRASH IN ALASKA WITH HER HUSBAND DANIEL DRAKE. PLEASE CONTACT ME SHE WAS MY AUNT AND I NEVER KNEW HER. Keywords:

Entry: 20851 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	WOMEAN IN KOREAN WAR
A. EST wrote on November 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Please email us with information about women who served during the Korean War. It is for my 11th grader who is doing a scrap book about the war Keywords: Korean War and Women

Entry: 20290 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	QUESTION
LESLIE HERRERA wrote on October 31, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for women who served above and beyond the call of duty during the Korean War. But I am having trouble finding ANYTHING! Would you please help me. :) Thanks. Leslie Keywords:

Entry: 19954 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	I NEED YOUR OPINION HELP ME PLEASE
JAMES LAWSON wrote on October 15, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: ok i have a reasearch paper i have to do if women should be placed in active combat roles and i would like to know what you think about this. if at all possible can you e-mail me back today, thanks Keywords:

Entry: 19122 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR: ANN KENYON LUDWIG
CYNTHIA (CYNDI) JEFFERSON (WEBSTER) wrote on September 1, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MONROE WA UNIT: MEDICAL DETACHMENT FT. LAWTON, WA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Does anyone know the wherabouts of Catherine "Anne" Kenyon who married Jack Ludwig in El Paso, Texas in 1955. They were both stationed in Japan in winter of 1956. Keywords:

Entry: 17649 WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR	WOMEN IN THE KOREAN WAR
WOMEN IN WAR wrote on June 29, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: MWG Productions is doing a documentary about Women In War. We are currently looking to interview women who served in the Korean War. We are interested in hearing your stories. Thank you. Keywords:

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