June 1989 - Philippine Defenders Main

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VOLUME 44
PITISBURG H, PA -
N u mber 1
JUNE, 1989
BEALE ELECTED NATIONAL COMMANDER
THANKS
ARTHUR BEALE ELECTED
NATIONAL COMMANDER
The following officers were elect.ed by the
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membership for the following year:
Austin M. Patrizio Honorary Commander
Rear Admiral Alan R. McCracken Honorary Vice-Commander
Brig. Gen. Richard Fellows Honorary Vice-Commander
LUCol Benson Guyton Honorary Vice-Commander
Arthur Beale - National Commander
Andrew Miller - S r. Vice Commander
Joseph B. Matheny - Jr. Vice Commander
Elmer E. Long, Jr. - !)e(::retary
John Koot - Treasurer
John M. Emerick - Natl Service Director
Paul Heuter - Adjutant
Harold E. Feiner - Judge Advocate
Mark O. Herbst. M.D. - Surgeon
Rev. Herman C. Bauman - Chaplain
Rev. Robert W. Phillips, SSe. - Chaplain
The list of Executive Board and appointed
Committee Chairmen are listed on Page 2.
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P.N.C. BLOSKIS
REVIEW OF THE
CONVENTION
Some 650 members and gu'lSts attended
the 1989 Norfolk, VA National Convention.
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Considerable time was given to renewing old
friendships, discussing those who passed on
and one's personal hewth problems. The
evenings were given to more organized get
togethers from the wine and cheese reception
on Monday to the Past Commanders Nite
Saturday. Wednesday the Philippine Dance
Troupe and Thursday the Fine Dance Band
with music of the 30's and 40's.
Through the arrangements with the U.S.
Navy the convention was taken in 10 busses
to tour the Norfolk base. have lunch at the
officers club then to tou r the U.s.s. DwightD. Eisenhower. This was a day to remember,
to see first hand how big these ships rewly
""'Through the effort.s of Service Director
John M. Emerick, a veterans seminar was
held on Thursday and a ladies seminar on
Friday. Following these seminars there was
time given to a one on one situation.
(Continued on Page 3)
How do you say thanks to a committee
who collects over 300 gifts passed out at the
convention, some handmade, others donated
by friends and locw businessmen. all beautiful and appreciated. Locw Chairman Bill
"Gunner" Wells and his commit-t.eeBn!given
our ut-most t hanks for their time and effort
of collecting and wrap ping of the over 300
gifts.
Our thanks to the Philippine community
for their presentatJon of the Philippine folk
d ance rs. to entertain our members on
Wednesday evening. Please "Gunner" give
our thanks to all who helped. Wedo not have
lobe names of all t-hese good people who
helped. Whileweareatitwemustthank our
Navy for the tour of the Naval Base as well
as the visit to the Dwight D. Eisenhower
(CVN 69). I think to say we were impressed
would be the understatement of the year. Itmake8 you feel proud to see those young men
and women performing their daily chores.
Thanks Navy we a ppreciated seeing you at
work.
Arthur, Susie & J ennifer Beale
Art-hur George Bewe: Born in West Warwick. Rhode island, raised in Bridgeport,
Connocticut.. J oined Navy in July 1940, commissioned Ensign June 1941. On du ty atNa·
vw Shipyard. Cavite, Philippine Islands (Ma'
nila Bay) on December 7.1941 (December
8 th in Philippines). Navy Yard destroyed December 10. 194 1 by enemy bombers. Remained at Caviteand Sangley Point until December 24 when evacuated t.o Corregidor via
Destroyer USS Peary. Assumed duties as
Navy Transportation Officer. Taken prisoner
on May 6.1942.
Prison camps: 92nd Garage. Bilibid.
Cabanatuan camps 1. 2 and 3, Moji Hospital
(Japan). Fukuokal22.liberatedin Mukden.
Manchuria August- 1945 by 6 man American
lOSS) parachute rescue team and Russian
t-roops.
As your newest- Past. National Commander I wish to thank the membership for
the opportunity t.o serve the A.D. B.C. The
cooperation of the Executive Board. the
officers and the Committee Chairman made
my job easy. I wish to thank each and every·
one for thei r time, effort and yes the money
they had toexpend to carry out their duties..
Thanks again.
I will continue todo what I can to further
the aims of the A.D.n.C. and ask the officers
and membershi p to continue their coopera·
tion for t-he new Commander Arthur Bewe.
Charles Bloskis
Retired as Commander, U.S. Navy.
Degrees from Quinnipiac College. Hamden.
Connecticut and universit-y of Maryland.
Employed in aerospace industry and County of Orange, California~ Now retired.
Married to "Susie" Wilma Roope, Bakersfield. Cali fornia. They have daughter, Jennifer. Has son Ronwd. and t wo grandchildren. Shannon and DonaJd, by previous marriage.
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owrwlwlming odds ogoinSllhe _my 01 lhe OUfbrtok of World WrJr II.
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Mothers even though many have paid
associste dues.
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INFORMATION WANTED
Dear Mr. Vater:
Your name W8!l given to me by Bill Wells
8!1 one who might be able to help us. We are
anxious to obtain anything that h8!l to do
with the wa r in the Pacific, particularly
Batuan. Corregidor. and the prison camps.
Written material such as diaries, letters.
documenc.s and physical items would be valu·
able additions to our museum and archives.
Even the most ins ignificant document
might be of value to a researche r when
matched with other material Whether these
are gi ven to us or not, they should be
preserved for the viewing and use of future
generations.
If you would carry an artIcle expressmg
our needs in the "QUAN," asking you r memo
bers to contact us if they have anything, it
would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Lyman H. H ammond, Jr.
Colonel, USA (Retired)
Director
PLAN TO BE
AT THE
LAS VEGAS
CONVENTION 7990
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
JULY 15. 1989'
GROSVENOR INN
SAN DIEGO. CA.
LUCKY
Tbe winner of the 50-50 at the Norfolk
Convention was Owe T. Minger of Wadena,
Iowa. The room for next year's convention
was Alex Benis hake of Largo. F 1.. Thanks to
all who participated.
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REVIEW
(Continued from Fags 1)
The Executive Board meeting was held
Thursday. The general business meeting was
held Friday to conduct the business of the organiution and thee1ection of new officers for
the next year.
Friday evening was given to the banquet
at which time we honor the Gold Star
Mothers and our nurses. The toastmaat.er,
Art Bressi, as usuaJ had the nurses and the
Gold Star Mother Mrs. Lura Brazeau hon·
ored as they were escorted by Past Presidents. The new officers were s worn in at the
banquet. John Brizzi, Jr., council for subcommitt.ee. Sonny Mongomery office was
the speaker for the evening. He pledged to
help where possible.
Saturday, one of the highlights of the convention, 8 time was set aside for a memorial
service to call attention to those who passed
away this past year.
For those who came for tbe first time. we
hope you will plan to attend nut year. For
the old timers, we hope. to see you next year.
PRESIDENTIAL
MESSAGE
ARTIFACTS SOUGHT
'Ib The American Defenders
of Bataan and Corregidor:
I am delighted to extend my warmest
My wife Celeste and I wis h to thank all of
greetinga to all those gat.hered in Norfolk,
you
for the warm reception we received dur•
Virginia. for the 43rd Annual Convention of ing you r convention reception and banquet
the American Defenders ofBataan and Coron May 5 in Norfolk. In addition thesWfof
regidor.
the MacArthur Memorial wishes to thank all
As you well know, the peace and libert.y
of you for visiting our museum and archives.
our nation now enjoys have been won at im·
You r comments both complimentary and
mense cost.. All Americans owe a lasting critical were appreciated. We want all of The
debt of gratitude to those who have risked
American Defenders of Bataan and Cortheir lives to defend our way of life. Each of
regidor to know tbat they and their families
you defenders of Bataan and Corregidor has
will always be special to us and that we invite
earned such a place of honor in history and
all of you to visit us again.
One of the missions of the MacArthur
in our hearts.
Many of you proved your mettle not only
Memorial is to educate students and visitors
in battle but also dUring the infamous
to our mU&eum and archives about the SecBataan Death March. Few can imagine the
ond World War, especially the war against
auffering and the atrocities you witnessed
Japan. [f the MacArthur Memorial is to SIltand experienced as your captors forced you
cess fully carry out this vital tas k we will
need the help of all of the veterans of the
to march more than 90 miles from the tip of
Bataan Peninsula to San Fernando. You are
Pacific war, but especially those who fought
heroic individuals, and I am proud to join
at Bataan and Corregidor; as guerrillas in
with all Americans in saluting you for your
the Philippines; and as prisoners of war held
by the Japanese. Anything you can contribservice to our nation.
We also remember those Defenders of
ute, be it the questionnaire we passed outat
Batean and Corregidor who did not survive
the convention, memoirs, oral histories, and
1b the American Defenders
that brutal march or the battles to defend
ot.her types of artifacts which can help us tell
of Batun and Corregidor:
"The Rock." They made the ultimate sacri·
I wish that r could be withyou tonight but
your story will begreauy appreciated. If you
poor health prevents me. It has been many
fice for their country and the cause of liberhave any thing you wis h to contribute please
years since we all went through the bsttles of
ty. Today, I pause with you to honor them.
send it to:
Bataan and Corregidor together. My heart
May they rest in peace.
Mr. Joseph Judge
still swells with pride when I think of all you
Barbara joins me in sending best wishes
Director
accomplished againat such overwhelming
for a most enjoyable convention. God bless
MacArthur Memorial
odds. Above all I grow sad when I remember
you. and God Bless America.
MacArthur Square
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George Bush
all of those who were killed during the battles
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
and as prisoners of theJapanese.. In memory
(804)441·2965
of a ll of the defenders of Bataan and CorThe it.ems contributed will be used for ex·
regidor, I would like to pau.!6 for a moment
hibits; in our educational program; and will
be made available to visitors and scholars
of silence.
God Bless You All,
conducting research concerning your experi·
DOCUMENTS
Mr!. Douglas MacArthur
ences. As I said at the banquet it was your
Mr. Weldon B. Hester, a retired American
sacrifices which gave the names Bataan, CorRed Cross and YMCA wo rker. served with regidor. and MacArthur meaning. The staff
the
34th u.s. Infantry at the ret.akingofCorINFORMATION WANTED
of the MacArthur Memorial believes your
regidor from the Japanese during February· sacrifices should not be forgotten by future
Dear Joe:
March 1945. For many years he. has coUect.· generations of Americans. Filipinos, and
I was at Norfolk and thought it was. all in
ed magaz.ine and newspaper articles on
Japanese. Again I wish to say that it waa II.
all. a very fine reunion. I meant to speak of
World War I I in the Pacific. on the Bataan· great honor to meet. all of you and your
the following to you then, but fe lt it better if
Corregidor campaigns. and on General
I wrote. 1 would like to get. in touch with any Douglas MacArthur. He visited the MacAr- families.
Sincerely yours,
surviVOr! who were atOsakazOUl n steel roll·
thur Memorial to carry out research, he corJ effrey Acosta
ing mill, andlor who were at Ashio Copper
responded with numerous participants. high
Aasistant
Arehivist
mine prison camps. .1 am especially keen to
a nd low, in the campaigns, and he collected
hear from anyone who helped make tbe nag
and read many books. and, of course, he "was
behind which we marched out of the camp.
there." In February, he gave his collection of
proudly.
HONORED
newspaper, book and magazine articles con·
I would also appreciate finding out how to
cerning General Douglas MacArthur to the
Michae l Kosar Pos t 778, Lyndora ,
obtain a copy of "The Story of t.he Oryoku
MacArthur Archives.
honored SlMaj. Abie Abraham. US Army
Mareu," by Charles Brown.
This five volume collection of articles on (Rec..), asurvivorof the Bataan Death March.
John M. Connor
the Bataan·Corregidor campaigns is being by inducting him into the Post 's "M ilitary
9782 Hedin Drive
microfilmed. We are microfilming them for Hall of Fame." The induc tion was at Post
Silver Spring. Md. 20903
preservation and for ease of access. With Mr. 778'11. Legion Birthday dinner-dance held in
Hes ter 's assistance, the s taff will use these the Vagabond Community Center.
5 13 articles as II. foundation to develop a
.26TH ANNUAL REUNION definitive bibliography of General Douglas
Su rviVOr! of Batun &'Corregidor will MacArthur. A long time gestating, such a
meet at Fontana Dam Aug. 19·24. Wayne bibliogrtlphy will be of invaluable assistance
Carringer is Chairman, 704·479·6205. For to the Memorial and to all students of the
General and of his times.
reservations caJl800·438·8080.
JUNE,1989 3
ARE YOUR
DUES PAID?
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CLAYTON W. ATWOOD
FRANK DI PASQUALE
Frank DiPasquale died April 7. 19890n h.is 70th birthday after a lingering illness. Frank
is survived by his wife Mickey and two daughters, Marie and Thny Ann. He served in wen
803rd ENG. BN. and was captured on Corregidor.
Frank served on the executive board for years seldom missing a meeting. He always said
the ADBC was his family. He looked forward to every meeting. You could always count on
Frank for help. He was one of the first to donate his share, a proud member and one we are
proud to have been his friend.
He followed his two close friends Danny and Harry in death. Mickey also has been ill
and hS9 been in and outor he hospitaL Get well Mickey, we'll miss Frankie as we know you do.
A donation t.o cover the cost of printing two pages of the Quan was made to ADBC by
friends of Frank.
LLOYD G. ANDERSON
JAMES RUSSELL ARRINGTON
Lloyd G. Anderson passed away 4/28189.
He served with the 4th Marines Hdq. Co. 1st
Bn. He spent3 11 years as a Prisoner of War.
He was a Life Member of ADBC and is survived by wife Madelain.
James Russell (Babe) Arri ngton died at
his res idence. in Waynesville. NC on Dec. 30,
1988. He was sixty three years old.
He joined the Army on Jan. I, 1941. He
was fifteen years old. He was with the 60th
CAC 31st lnf. when Corregidor fe ll to the
J apanese in May, 1942. He was taken prisoner of war. He was then sixteen years old. He
was held in various camps. CampCabanatu·
an, Mukden, Manchuria and Japan. He was
liberated in Yokonamaon Sept. 5, 1945 on his
twentieth birthday. He weighed 90 lbs. He
was a member of the Waynesville American
Legion. V.F.W., American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor and Western N.C. Chapter of Ex-Prisoner;! of War and United As·
sociation of Plumbers & Fitters Local 487.
Surviving are his wife Edna Arrington, two
daughters and four grandchildren. He was
buried in Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville with full military honors by Waynesville
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign
LEROY D. "TECH" ATKINSON
Leroy D. "Thch" Atkinson, 79, died Jan.
30,1989. His wife Nora died Dec. 12, 1986.
He leaves a daughter and thceegranddaugh-
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WILLIAM E. BIDDLE
William E. Biddle, Shinyo Maru escapee,
died March 5, 1989. He had been a resident
of the Indiana Veterans Home in West
Lafayette, Ind. He leaves wife JohnaIeen
Biddle. 10431 Chris Drive. Indianapolis, IN
46229. His daughter Valdonna Larkins sent
this notice to us.
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This is to inform you that my husband.
Clayton W. Atwood, died at his home in Florence. Oregon, March 23, 1989, following a
year of intensive treatment for cancer. He .
was born Apri123, 1915. in Seattle. Washington.
He was a student at the University of Oregon when in 1938 he enlisted in the u.s. Navy
Hospital Corps. He received basic training in
San Diego, followed by training as a Pharmacists Mate in t he Naval Hospital there. He
. received further training in t he Naval Hospi.
tal in Philadelphia and from there was trans·
ferred in October 1939 to Guam via the USS
Henderson. He was stationed at the Naval
Hospital in Guam until his capture by the
Japanese December 10, 1941.
He was a POW in Japan. Zentsuji, Osaka
until September 1945. He arrived at Corona
Naval Hospital Corona, California, September 14, 1945 and was hospitalized there un'
til September 1947 with far advanced pulmonary tuberculosis and of course other POW
problems. such as malnutrition, what is now
called "post traumatic stress syndrome," etc
He completed his college education at t he
University of Redlands, Redlands, California, being interrupted for anot.her two years
of hospitalization at Pottengers TB sanitarium in Monrovia, California. He earned a
secondary teaching certificate and a Masters
Degree in Claremont Graduate School, fo l·
lowing which he taught high school for 20
years in Covina, California. being forced to
tire in 1973 due to wartime disabilities. He
and his family lived in Claremont, California
and he was for several years a Boy Scout
Scoutmaster there, although his main civic
activities were in Covina, where he was for a
number of years President ofthe Covina U nified Education Association and a Vice Presi·
dent of the Covina Chamber of Commerce. in
addition to other civic activities related to
his school activit ies.
He received a Bronze Star and other com·
mendations for his work with the sick and
diseased in prison camp. I believe his favorite meda1 was the Defenseof the Philippines
- we thought that was hand made. and it
meant'a lot to him.
Heis survived by his wife, Margaret, sons
James and Wayne and daughter Lorine
Brooks and he r twin daughte rs and son.
He was a good man who fought all his life
against great odds. winning most of the time,
and we miss him. Hedid alotof good in this
world.
re-.
HERBERT CHILDS
Herbert Childs of San Antonio. TX died
Feb. 1989. He was a POW 3Vt years.
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EVAN F. BUNN
WALTER FRANK FLETCHER, JR.
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Evan F. Bunn, 70, of F0Te8t Lake, whowas
held prisoner by theJ apanese for more than
three years during World War II, died of a
Walter Frank Fletcher, Jr" Life Memberof
ADBC, died March 31. 1989 'at Haywood
Park Hospital, Brownville, Tennessee.
He served wit.h the 91 BS 27 BG in the
Philippines. He was captured April 9, 1942
in Bataan and made the infamous Death
March to Camp O'Donnell and held POW for
3Yi: years.
Walter was the kind of man who fought
theJaps with everything he had as he layed
his life on the line for his country. He was
beaten many times by the Japanese and
while a POW he had his leg broken in a rock
landslide. but yet he held on to lire as long as
he could.
We are proud of this man and he will be
missed by all of us.
He is s urvived by his wife Virginia.
Robert A. Hill, 78, of Pe n sacola, FL,
passed away Dec. 10, 1988. Hewasamember
of the USS P igeon. He leaves his wife
Frances and two daughters.
stroke 5-12-89 at St. John's Northeast
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Hospital in M.aplewood.
Bunll, anativeofSoutb Bend. Ind., apent
his early years in Iron Mountain, Mich. He
quit school after 10t.h grade to work as a
farmhand in Wisconsin.
He joined the Marine Corpll in 1939 and
was sent overseas to guard U.s. personnel in
Shanghai in the spring of 1940. He later was
sent. to the BataBn Peninsula in the Philippines and was fighting on the island of Corregidor when he was captured in May 1942.
He was re leased in August. 1945 and was
hospitalized for nearly aix months.
Bunn received the Silver Star and severa]
Purple Hearts. He had attained the rank of
sergeant when he was discharged in 1946. He
occasionally spoke about his war experiences
at his children's and grandchildren's schools.
Bunn and his wife. Anita, owned 8 dairy
farm near Chetek, Wis.. before moving to
Minnesota in 1959. He worked 85 mail handler for the Postal Service in St. Paul from
1960 until he retired in 1983.
" He had the bes t personality you ever
saw," aaid his son, John, of BurnsviUe. "He
was always happy. That wss kind of his
trademark."
Bunn was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Disabled
American Veterans and Ex-Pri80nersofWar.
Besides his wife. and son. SurviVOMl include
sons William. James. Glen and Thomas;
daughters Mareia Pedersen, Susan Foley,
Patricia Rosenlund. Doris Foley and Barbara
Blakeman; sis te rs Evelyn Andreski and
June Matson: 50 grandchildren and agreatgrandchild.
THOMAS DeGRAFF
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Thomas John DeGraff of Middletown,
who survived t.he 8at8an Death Marchduring World War II and was a prisoner of war
in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was
dropped. died .~riday at Sl, Francis Hospital
and Medical Center after a s hort iUn6!S. He
was 70, May 19.
DeGraff. who was a master sergeant in the
U.s. Army. WB8 a prisoner of war in Japan for
3 Ya years. He received the Bronze Star. two
Purple HearLS, and several other medals.
He WB!l a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Association of Retired Persons, the Americ an Legion, ExPOW - Connecticut chapter. and life member of the American Defenders of Bataan
and Cor-regidor Inc.
He leaves his wife. Norma Beglin DeGraff;
and a daughter, Ellen Thrley of Meriden.
VINCENT "MAC" DIDIO
Vincent "Mac" Didio, 2nd QM. died Jan.
4, 1989 from t he r8vages of cancer. No other
info available.
R.AYMOND CHARLES GEIER
Raymond Charles Geier, 69, of Cape Coral. FL, passed away at his residence on February 27, 1989 after a long illness. He had
been wheel chair bound for a number of
years. He was a member of B Co. 803rd Engineers. capt.ured on Bataan and made the
march to O'Donoel His POW Camps were
O'Donne1, Cabanatuan and Hira Hat.&, Japan. He was a member of ADBC, American
Ex-POW's, DAV Post 75 and VFW Post
8463. He also was a member of Christ Lu·
theran Church of Cape Coral. A small service and memorial was held. Membera of
AVBC in the area a t tended. He is s urvived
by his wife Sue. his mo ther, son and daugh-
Ie,.
STELLA M. GOULD
Stella M. Gould, wife of Enos. for years
Executive Board member, passed away Feb.
19, 1989 in their Florida home after a shor t
illness. Stella and Enos made all theconven·
t ions. S he will be missed by many.
EARL C. GRAHAM
Earl C. Graham, 78, of Phoenix, a retired
Air Force mas ter sergeant and maintenance
foreman, died May 2,1989. He was born in
AIuon. Ohio, and was a World War II veteran. He moved to Arizona in 1955 from England. Survivors include his wife, Margaret
"Peg"; a daughter, Mary; and one son. Bill.
Earl was 1s t Sgt. of91stBombSqd. aerving
on Bomb Bataan area Cor-regidor.
ROBERT A. HILL
DORMAN EUGENE IVY
Dorman Eugene Ivy. 70, Grandview, WA.
passed away March 6, 1989 ata local hospit.aI. He was born Feb. 28, 1919 at Katemcy,
TX. He joined the USAF and in Oct. 1941
was sent to the Philippines. He survived the
Death March and 3Yi: years as a prisoner in
Cabanatuan and Omine Machi, Japan. He is
survived by his wife Jeanne; a son David;
grandchildren Angela and Meli!sa; a brother
Lloyd; sisters Lita Sor-rells, Asalcc Patterson, Beulah Jackson, and Eula Thompson.
He waa a member of the DAV, and a Life
Member of American Ex·Prisoners of War,
American Defenders of Bataan a nd Corregidor, and VFW Post 6929. Memorial services were held March 11. 1989, with VFW
color guard.
ROY D. LEBO
Roy D. Lebo, 69,of Hummelstown. RD 2,
died in Hershey Medical Center.
He was employed by Hershocks; was an
Army veteran of World War II. during which
he waa a prisoner of war; and was a member
of the Dis abled American Veterans, VFW
Post 9639, Shelhville. the Jonestown American Legion post, and the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor.
Surviving are three daughters, Donna J .
Breidegam, Barbara A. Snavely and Diane
L. Wilson; two brothers. Sterling and Harold;
two sis ters. Pauline Blair and Jeannette
Engle; five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.
ROMMIE GEAN McDONALD
Rommie Gean McDonald. retired owner
and operator of McDonald AbstractCompany in S heridan, and prominent in Grant
County politics, died, Wednesday, March 22,
in the John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital
in Little Rock, at the age of 78.
. Born in Sheridan. he was a Bon of the late
Monroe Newton McDonald, S r. and Eva
Gean McDonald. and a member of the First
United Methodist Church of Sheridan and a
veteran of World War II.
He was a graduate of Sheridan High
School and attended Arkansas Polytechnic
College at Russellville.
He served as County and Circuit Clerk of
Grant County from 1947 to 1958, and was
elected to the Houseof Representatives from
GrantCounty in 1965 and served until 1972.
There he served as chairman of the Efficiency Committee and the Oil and Gas Committee. and was a member of the Legislative
Joint Auditing Committee. the Legislative
Council Forestry, State Agencies and Revenue and Taxation Committees.
During the war he was with t he Army Air
Corps and was with the American Defender-s
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McDONALD
EARL W. RECTOR
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at Bataan and Corregidor in the Philippines.
There he was severely wounded and was captured when surrender occurred in April.
194.2. He wu held a prisoner of war in Bilibid
prison for three years until liberated in February, 1945. For his service he was awarded
the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
He was a member of the Veterans of rOl""
eign Wars, 8 32nd degree Mason, member of
Sheridan Masonic Lodge, apast president of
the Sheridan Rotary Club, and a former
board member of the Southeast Arkansas
Economic Development District.
Survivors include his wife, Nan Watson
McDonald; two daughters. JulieMcDonald
and 'ferry Gravenmier. two brothers, Donald
McDonald, S r. and James Shaw McDonald;
three sisters, MarieM. Goodin, Joy M. Nutt
and Sue M. Crutchfield and two grandchil.
dren, Christopher Gean and Lesley Nan
Gravenmier.
This is to report thedeat.h.of Earl W. Rec·
tor, 69. Hedied at homein St. Paul Kansas,
March 11, 1989 after failing health of 4
months.
He was born March 16, 1919 atChautauqua, Kansas.
Mr. Rector served 21 years in the Navy. He
was a Japanese prisoner of war for 31A yeans.
He was captured on Corregidor and was sent
to Japan.
He was a Life Memberof DAV and ADBC.
Survivors inc.lude wife Frances of the
Home and a daughter Judith ThompSon of
Parsons. Kansas.
EDWIN J. ORGERON
EdwinJ. Orgeron died March 28,1989 at
the Biloxi Medical Center, Miss. He died of
• massive st.roka He had been aJap POW for
SIA years. He is dearly missed by his sister
Edith O. Terrebonne.
SUSAN KESSLER PFEIFER
Susan V. Kessler Pfeifer. 94. of Hillsdale.
formerly of Teaneck and Forked River, died
recently. A professional bowler, she had been
inducted into the Bowler's HaU of Fame in
1968. She was a Gold Star Mother in the
American Defenders of the Bataan and Corregidor POW during t he war. Surviving are
adaughter-in-Iaw, Muriel Pfeifer of Hillsdale;
two grandsons, and silt great-grandchildren.
Two sona, Rudolph and William, are de~.Md~.
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LOUIS J. RIO
PLAINVILLE - LouisJ. Rio. 72, of 100
Norton Park Road, Bristol, CT, husband of
Ann L. (Capocci) Rio. died at home April 3,
1989. He suffered from lung cancer. bcing
diagnosed only 5 weeks earlier.
Born in Bro~ NY,on Nov. 20, 1916, a son
of the late Vincenzo and Lucy (Grasso) Rio.
he was a Plainville resident for 26 years and
a former resident of New Britain.
He was an Army WOI'ld War II veteran
and tbre&year and 4 months prisoner of war
in the Philippines. Heretired from American
Buaar Co., New Britain. He was a member
of Our Lady of Mercy Church and Disabled
American Veterans of Bristol.
Besides his wife. he leaves a son, LouisJ.
Rio Jr.; two daughters, Karen Coeo and
Nancy Rio; two brothers, J ames and Samuel
Rio; a sister, Sophie Sequinzia; four grand·
children; and several nieces and nephews. A
brother, DomeDic Rio. died earlier.
The funeral was held 9 a.m. at Bailey
Funeral Home. 48 Broad St., PlainviUe and
then to Our Lady of Mercy Church for a
Mass at 10. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Bristol, with milit.ary honors.
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KATHARINE SCHROEDER
MORRIS
Katharine Elizabeth Schroeder MotTis,
79, of St. Petersburg, FL. passed away Oct.
29, 1988. She wss the wife of Commander
George Morris, USCG 16th Naval Dist.
Katharine was interned atSantoThmas with
her infant son and three year old daughter.
She leaves her husband George who was with
the Coast Guard Geodetic Survey atCavita,
the son and daughter that were in Santo T0mas with her.
QUANS RETURNED
DECEASED
Harold M. Bornt
Hollandale Apt. Bldg. 20, Apt. 20A
Clifton Park, NY 12065
LeoJ. Grabowski
10890 Telegraph Rd.
Medina, NY 14103
Edwin A. Jemson
930 Trosper Rd. Sp. 63
Thmwater, WA 98502
Robert Lamp
16901 8.E. Division 142
Portland, OR 97236-1476
Charles Martin
P.O. Box"O
Belle, MD 65013
Donald Smith
P.O. Box 12
Souris, NO 58783
MEMORIAL
For the past 40 years in April Charles A.
Cook has placed a flower arrangement on the
communion table of the Ormewood Park
Presbyterian Church in memory of those
who lost their lives on the Bataan Death
March and POW Camps. Charles was one of
t.he survivors of the march. The church is
located in Atlanta, GA.
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WILLIAM D. SWIFT
Aug. 9, I91S-Jan. 29, 1989
William D. Swiftof Golden, a former resident of Glenwood Springs. died Jan. 29, 1989
at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Au- •
rora. He was 72.
Mr. Swift, a resident of Golden for 28
.
years, was 8 retired master sergeant in the
U.S Marine Corps. He had served 20 yeans in
the corps.
Mr. Swift was born on Aug. 9. 1916, in
Pueblo.
He married Dorothy E. Gardner in February 1955 in Glenwood Springs. She survives.
ThecoupJe lived in Glenwood Springs and
Florida before moving to Golden.
Mr. Swift was a member of the American
Legion.
Other survivors include two sons and their
wives, David and Kim Swift and Bill and
Vicki Swift; a daugbter and her husband,
Patty and Stephen Bauer; a sister. Florence
Tabor and seven grandchildren.
PAULINE D. WARD
BRADFORD - Pauline(Dawsonl Ward,
died on March 27,1989 in her sJeep at Brookside Nursing Home in Bradford She was 101
years old and had worked asa schoolteacher.
Her husband, William J . Ward, died in
1946. She leaves two nephews, Howard
Dawson Hill of Groton and Richard Madden
of Little Compton, R.I .: a niece. Helen .
Grundstron of Rowley. Mass.: and a sister-inlaw, Mary Ward of Worcester, Mass.
She was born in Ipswich, Mass. on Nov. I .
1887. She was the daughter of Howard and
Ellen (Curtis) Dawson and lived in Uxeridge.
MSSlI. for 70 years.
She was a Gold Star mother. Her son.
First Lt. William H. Ward. died in a Japanese
prison camp after the Bataan Death March
of July 20, 1942 at Cabanatuan, Luzon,
Philippine Islands.
Graveside services were held at II a.m. on
March 31 in the Dawson lotatthe Highland
Cemetery in Ipswich. Mass.
INFORMATION PLEASE
Th Oryoku Maru Survivors:
I am seekingCODtact with anyone who has
knowledge of the circumstances of the death
of my father, Lt. Cdr. John C. Littig. Hedied
after the sinking of the Oryoku Maru, proh·
ably at the movie theatre in San Fernando
PampangaonaboutDec. 22, 1944. I wish to
speak with any survivor who specifically
remembers seeing Lt. Cdr. Littig on the
Oryoku Maru, during the swim to s hore, at
the tennis court, on the trip to San Fernando
Pampanga. or at the theatre.. I am also seeking information which might help me learn •
the disposition of his remains. If you have
s uch knowledge please write to John S. Lit,..
tig. P.O. 801657, Lafayette. CA 94549, orcall
("15) 934-5695.
Sincerely,
John S. Littig
The Chaplain's Corner
During the recent ADBC convention at
Norfolk I was struck by the ways in which
AWARENESS of God's presence was evident in our daily activities, not only in our
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formal prayers. invocat.ion!l and at. the Mass
on Ascension Day, but frequently in ourcasual convenl&tions and activities. All of our
teachings assure us of His reality in the
world and in the lives of us, His children; we
believe what we have been taught. BuLour
AWARENESS is a sign that those belief!! are
an integral part or our very being. We dOD'"
just agree with catechism; we embrace its
words and seek to live them out. in our lives.
Perhaps because of our common experi·
ence 8S J POW 's we have learned tbat God is
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the ultimate reality, transcendent yet intimate. We could nOLhave8UTVived without an
assurance that somehow His good would triumph over evil; we would "make it," thanks
be to God.
Prayer is one of the ways we exercise and
strengthen our relationship with Him. I of·
fer thls Prayer for all of the American
Delenderso! Batftan and Corregidor: it is not
very original but it is heartfelt. Perhaps you
will join me in daily offering this prayer for
each other.
"Watch oYer thy Children, the Ameri·
can Defenders of BaLaan and Cor·
regidor, 0 Lord, as our days increase:
bless and guide us wherever we may
be, keeping us unspotted from the
world. Strengthen us when we stand,
comfort us when discouraged or sorrowful; raise us up if we faU; and in our
hearts may Thy peace. which pa8!Jeth
all understanding, abide all Lbedays of
our lives."
In thenelttissueofQuan I will look at our
lives through t heeyesofGarfieki. Meanwlille
I invite letters from any of you; allcorrespon·
dence remains confidential. My address:
The Rev. Fr. Robert W. Phillips, SSC.
Chaplain. ADBC
200 Seneca Trail
Maitland, Florida 32751
Phone: (407) 644·5543.
God bless + u s all,
Fr. Bob Phillips +
FACTS FOR THE
MEMORY BANK
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- What is the proper acronym for the new
department? VA will continue to be used.
-What is the total number of VA em·
ployees? 245,000
- Whatis the total number of living vets?
27.3 million
- When did the veteran's popu lation
peak? 1980 at 28.6 million.
- How is the VA budget divided? The VA
uses about 38 percent of budget for medical
care: about 58 percent for benefits: and the
balance for construction and general operat- •
ing expenses.
Mr. Michael J. Kane
Director (00)
Edith Nourse MVH
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Dear Mr. Kane:
Permit me first to acknowledge receipt of
26 April 89 letter 85 of 29 A pril89 from Ms.
Doris Krieger of which I am most apprecia·
tive.
It is my privilege and pleasure as Nationa!
VAVS Representative & CO for the American
Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor. Inc.
(ADBC) to certify to your Medical Center the
following fine people. I would also like to note
that Mr. Wilayto&Mr. Ray are PastNation·
al Commanders and with them and Mrs.
Wilayto & Mrs. Ray accepting these appointments it is hope£ul that it will give our
ADBCVAVS Program a needed. "shot in the
arm."
VAVS Representative:
Mr. Henry J. Wilayto. PNC
31 A Staffordshire
Concord, MA 01742
(508) 369·2696
VAVS Deputy RepreseDtative:
Mr. John F. Ray, PNC
16 Parker Street
Arlington, MA 02174
(508) 648·0419
VAVS RepreseDtalive. Ladles Auxiliary:
Mrs. Helen Wilayto
31A Staffordshire
Concord, MA 01742
(508) 369·2696
VAVS Deputy Representative,
Ladies Auxiliary:
Mrs.. Bertha Ray
16 Parker St.reet
Arlington, MA 02174
(508) 648·0419
These appointments are efCec:tive 30 April
1989 for an indefinite period.
A 900 local number will have to be as·
signed as we do not yet qualify for a Nation·
al number from CO. Please send confirma·
tion of appointments to me. I would also ap'
preciate. it if I could continue receiving the
Minutes of your Advisory Committee.
In closing I respectfully request that you
thank Ms. Krieger for us. I will be phoning
her before long as I will Mr. & Mrs. Wilayto
and Mr. & Mrs. Ray. Our VAVS family is ex·
t remely pleased to have these four as
Representatives.
Sincerely,
TILLMAN J. RUTLEDGE
National VAVS Representative & CO
INFORMATION WANTED
JamesJ. Lance, 3777 Independence Ave..
Apt. 148, Riverdale, NY 10463wishesinformationon Wm. "Heine" Price, Thrpedoman
3rd Class of Cavite. His hometown was Brad·
ford. PA. Can anyone give J im some informa·
tionon " Reine."
PRINCIPI CONFIRMED AS
VA DEPUTY SECRETARY
Anthony J . Principi of San Diego, a
combat·decorated Vietnam veteran, was
unanimously confirmed by the Senate on
March 17 to beDeputy Secretary in the newly created Department of Veterans Affairs.
Principi will assist VA Secretary Edward
J. Derwinski in directing the activities of the
Federal government's second largest Cabinet
department responsible for a nationwide sys·
tern of veterans' health--c.are services and
benefits programs.
Principi, 44, is a former chief counsel and
staff director of the Senate Committee on
Veterans' Affairs and from 1983 to 1984 was
the Veterans Administration's associatedeputy administrator for congressional and public affairs..
A 1967 graduate of the U.S Naval Academy, he saw combat duty in Vietnam in com·
mand of a river patrol force. He was decorated with the BronzeStarwith Combat ';V",
two Navy Commendation Medals with Com·
bat "V", and the Navy Combat Action
MedaJ.
Principi earned a degree in law from Seton
Hall University in 1975, and continued his
Navy career in theJudge Advocate General
Corps. Following several assignments in San
Diego. he was transferred to Washington as
• legislative counsel for the Navy Depart·
ment.
From 1980 to 1983, he served. as staff
counsel to the Senate Armed Services Com·
mittee.
The Department of Veterans Affairs was
established March 15, 1989, following legis·
lation elevating the activities of the Veterans
Administration to Cabinet status.
BOOK SHELF
Dear Mr. Vater:
I am a life member of the American
Defenders of Bataan and COn1!gidor, Inc. I
was on the USS Canopus and was taken pris-oner on Corregidor.
About five years ago I started having violent post war dreams. I went to the Fort
Mead VA center in Sturgis. SD for treatment, Dr. Otis Kennedy was my doctor.
Along with hypnotic treatment.s, Dr. Kennedy persuaded me to WTite my memoirs of
WWII as a form of therapy.
If any of the Quan readers would like a
copy of this book. send 54.95 (Include$I .OO
for postage) to "Si..I More Months': Hc 41
Box 223C. Rapid City, SD 57702.
1 would also like to get an address fot
Robert Dorsey Merrell.s. from West Virginia.
He saved my life (See page 74 in my
memoirs).
Sincerely,
Cletus W. Jaeger
Moon Meadows Dr.
Sub BOlt 223C
Rapid City, SO 57702
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GOLD CARD CLUB'
NAME ___________________________________
UNIT IN PH ILl PPINES _______________________
YOUR PREFERRED NUMBER ,,-,-;-_______________
(P.O.w. Numbe r, Life Membership. etc.)
SERVICE NUMBER (Army, Navy, Marines) _ _ _ _ _ __
THE AMERICAN DEFENDERS OF
8ATAAN AND CORR EGIDQR
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CNUMBER (VA) ____________________________
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ___________________
Mail to: Elmer E . Long, Box 2052, New Bern, N.C. 28561·2052.
SOClAL $lSCUIU'TT 1'10. M1UTAJlY SERlAlI'lO.
GOLD CARD CLUB
Our Gold Card Club has nearly 400 members. We welcome all our members who can
afford the $100.00 donation and those who
wiah to see the continuation of the ADBC
even after we leave this world. The money is
being invested and will only be used when
the need oc::curs.
Because we had some far sighted members back in the 50's we were able to raise
some outside income which has carried our
expense together with the life membeTships.
As our membership decreasea the cost per
member willgo up yet the income will not be
there. We can assure you every dollar is in·
vested to receive the most income. There are
no paid employees of t.he organization. The
only expenses are given to the Commander
tif he accepts them) and secretary. Othere.xpenses must be approved by the Executive
Board.
We have been requested to print. all the
names of t.he Gold Card Club 80 far. Here
they are.
John Koot
Art Bressi PNC
Edward J ackfert PNC
Joseph T. Poster PNC
Austin M. Patrizio
John Ray PNC
Joseph A. Vater PNC
Elmer E. Long, Jr. PNC
Ben Vaitkus
Ralph M. Knox
Paul W. Reuter
Kenneth Curley PNC
John M. Emerick PNC
Harold E. Feiner
John S. Goodrow
Alfred N. Sorensen
Joseph B. Matheny
Frank J. DiPasquale
Donald F. Ingle
W.A. Noffsker
Nat.J. Roman~o
John Crago PNC
John D. Cowgill
Darvin O. Patrick
Lt.JCol. Glenn E. Cave
Luther H. MacKenzie
Talmadge Scott Bridges
Richard W. Meyrick
Bennie Carolyn J. Wynn
Bert. Bank
William Wells
John E. Rowland PNC
Dean M. McCall
Calvin G. J 8ckson
Kenneth D. Brown
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William A. Nolan
Leona Castinger
John D. Cross
B./Gen. Richard W. Fellows John S. Zale
Howard S. Swanson
Charles L. Pruitt
Walter Macarovich
Dr. Ralph E. Hibbs
Louis Arcuri
Capt. Lynn W. Brotherson USN Dr. Julien M. Goodman
Alfred Berest
Ernest J . Irvin
Patrick Higdon
George N. Fisher, Jr.
N.L. Rushing
Carl M. Egner
ThomasJ . Cronin
John Sandor
Dr. Paul L. Ashton (MOl
Julius K. Krick
Hayne W. Dominick
Eunice H. 'IYler
Vincent J . Jesuele
John A. McCarty
Louis Molaro
James M. Young
William E. Griffiths
Stanley A. Bowes
John D. Minier
Warren C. Phillips
Harvey A. Allred
RobertC. Gwaltney
Col. John F. Breslin
FranklinJ . LaCoste
Joseph L. Boudolf
Louis G. Cusano
Howard A. Jordan
Wilbur M. Marrs
LtJCol Alfred B. Dreher
Walter Unic
Maj . Theodore C. Bigger Ret. LtJCol. Madeline M. Ullom
Richard Manuell
Lucy Wilson Jopling
Garland M. Anderson
Arthur G. Beale Sr. Vice
Phillip Goodman
John L. Short
Joseph R. Stanford
Daniel N. Weitzner
H.M. Amos
Carl S. Dyer, Sr.
August F. Gillis
James McEvoy PNC
M/Gen. Chester J ohnson • . .
Feron Cummings
Casimir T. Bobulski
Harry V. Johnson
David L. Capps
David Rudin
Col. William H. Powell
Norman R. Matthews
Thomas E. Gage
Dr. Samuel M. Bloom PNC
Paul Boback
George W. Tomeeko
Neal J. H8JTington
Dr. Gene S. Jacobsen
Joseph W. Semler
Geraldine Cantwell
Joseph M. Lower
Leroy Galbraith
James D. Fredrickson
Smith L. Green
Cdr. Jack J . Jones Ret.
Gilbert B. Soifer
Roy Russell
Everett D. Reamer
Loui8 Zimmerman
Lt./Col Brice J. Martin
William S. Smith
Joseph Bis,taha, Sr.
George H. Williamson
Frederic F. Rohde
Harry P. Monozzi PNC
Adm. Alan McCracken
John M. Adams
Jay Larkin Burt
Charles T. Bloskis Nat.. Cdr. Sanford J . Blau
J08eph A. Mihok
Lt./Col. Hattie R. Brantley Jesse K. White
Leon 0. Beck
Paul C. Gilmore
Paul L. Sarno
Desire S. Peltier
Lloyd L. Robinson
Jerry P. Lambo
Capt. LK. Hoffman
Gerald F. Willadsen
Hyman Berstein
Tillman J . Rutledge
Edward W. White
Ralph J . Perry
Gerald G. Wade
Everett Lynn Cosgrove
William L. Hubrecht
Tom Gease
Lewis H. Elliott
Frank Bernacki
James E. Huff
Edward E. Thomas
William R. Simmons
Robert F. Hoffset.,t
Rose Marie Eagle
Aaron C. Hopper
Gerald C. Kasner
Donald N. Coombs
James Flaitz
Rev. Herman C. Baumann
Mabel Stevens Fithian
Lewis Brittan
Msgt. John C. Grove
Capt.. Bert Schwarz
Carl L. Allen
Daniel N. Stoudt
Raymond G. Beck
William G. Ivanhoe
Bernard A. Grill
Regis M. Theriac
CoL Samuel G. Grashio
Peter Retterath
William R. Evans
Earl F. Craig. Jr.
George E. Dravo
Jay E. Davis
Howard W. Carter
Arthur Akullian
James J . Rubard
Alfred H. Galler
Walter O. Hoyny
Eugene L. Davidson
C.H. SosvieUe
Bernard P. Miller
W/O Norman Martin Ret.
Victor Oengelegi
Dominick F. Giantonio
Bishop D. McKendree
Andrew Miller Jr. Vice
Paul J . McMillan
Harry W. Seifert.
Hugh E. Branch
Fred Q. Parker
John H. LeClair PNC
Edward R. Morey
Marshall B. Stoutenburgh , _
J ohn G. Castor
H8JTy C. Dunlavy
Harry E. Steen
CharlotteJ. Morgan
Curtis R. Stevens. Jr.
James H. McCarthy
JosephZito
DonaldJ.Carabine
MaryJ.Obers~
Frank C. Sweeney
William K. Calls
Henry D. Quick
Raymond Knight
Virginia Rowland
Conrad A. Langley
Edward L. Smack
Adele F. Foreman
Albert Senna PNC
Frank H. Bigelow
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Leon Lesner
Arthur F. Carter
Mary W. Kneeland
Walter B. He1howski
Dr. Samuel A. Goldblinth
Co. Jack H. Heinzel
Grover C. Bump, Jr.
Col Jay B. Harrelson
Dwight O. Woodall
Major Ralph Levenberg PNC
Elmer M . Roberts
Merle E. Lype
James O. BaB8
Col. Doris A. Kehoe
Col. John J . Brennan
Dario G. Gerola
Walter C. Lamm
Robert R. Craig
D r. Ward B. Meek (MD)
Imogene K. Schmidt ANC
John J . Moyer
Donald S. Cook
Joseph DiLella
Valdemar O. Zialcita (MD)
Robert E. Thompson
Spero Dadaris
Dr. Mark G. Herbst (M D)
Stanley G. Sommers
Donald M. Crago
Charles E. Hunnings
Charles A. Francis
Capt. Francis J. Bridget
Michael Maslak
Luther F. Mayhue
David A. lbpping
Walter Pankratz
William F. Peterson
George Sholtis
Ramon V. Dias
Col Roy L. Bodine
Hal Memmler
George Wonneman
Herbert R. Shelton
Robert F. Augur
Charles A. Cook, Jr.
Arnold A. Bocksel
Stephen H. Alex
Buford E. Thurmon
Cdr. Zemo C. Tarnowski
Eiloon H. Callen
James K . Cavanaugh, PNC
Albert L . Allen
Charles G. Riedmiller
Eileen H. Callen
James K. Cavanaugh
Albert L. Allen
Charles G. Riedmiller
Harold R. Kipps
Earl E. Ellsworth
Wayne W. Niemon
Ann A. Bernatitus
Charles B. Brehm
V. Jackson Dorset
James P. Ford
Thomas L. Aitken
Michael C. Dec
Royce Talmadge Webb
Harry V. Carrarini
Col. Lloyd H. Goad
Climith W. Roger
Gene Boyt
Graham H. Andrews
James H. Cowan
John E. Bowler
Louis A. Roark
Lee E. Broussard
lrvin C. Scott. Jr.
CWO Charles O. Wilber
VA HOSPITAL DESIGNATED
FEDERAL MANAGEMENT MODEl
The Veterans Administration has an'
nounced that the VA Medical Centerin Kan·
su City, Mo.. has been designated by the Office of Management and Budget as a 1989
Quality Improvement Prototype.
The hospital is one of six selected from
Among 58 nominees for initiating a Quality
Management Program that will serve as a
model of total quality management for the
entire federal government.
Initiated in 1987, the award is an out.growth of the President's Productivity 1m·
provement Program. which identifies organizations that have developed specific programs for improving the qualit.y, timeliness
and efficiency of government services to customers.
The Kansas City Medical Center's program is a comprehensive and continuing
process for monitoring and evaluating the
quality and appropriateness of patient care,
safety and clinical performance.
The hospit.al will be recognized during the
second annual Conference on Quality and
• Productivity Improvement. in Washington.
D.c.. May 31-June 2, 1989. As a !"e!Iult. of this
honor. the medical center aisois now eligible
for the President's Award for Productivity
and Quality Improvement .
Edward J . Paul
\
Pat.rick A. Davie
Clark E. Willerup
John Banach
Jerqo Lambasio
John W. Yancik
Clare W. Nielsen
Niles R. Thompson
A.lex Benishake
CWO William G. Troy
Burchard A. Hays
John R. Wertenberger
Stanley D. Woody
Joseph H . GutierT6z
Elmer J . Bensing, Jr.
Joseph F. Fragale
Jack 'E. Brady
Mary Wohfeld
William L. Eldridge
Laurent L. Martel
Earl M. Richwine
Ralph J . Down
Romie C. Gregory
Frank J . Dice
Dorothy A. Troy
Henry R. Vara
Charles F. Snyder
Ralph H. Laster
Dr. Adriano S. Olivar, Jr.
JohnJ . Mackowski
Louis B. Read
Viola F. Wright
Wanda K. Woodall
Benny Aquilina
Joseph W. Filko
Frank T. Calvage
Delbert. E. Lynn
Robert C. Crawford
Frederick Roth I II
Mildred Roth
INFORMATION PLEASE
Dear Mr. Bressi:
I got your name and address from Elmer
Long. He says you are the man with knowl·
edge of photos and other materials relating
to Bataan.I'm a member of the Company of
Military Historians; a group interested in
American military history. They issue a
quarterly and a series of full color uniform
illustrations called Military Uniforms in
America (MUlA).
After a recent chat with Ernie, Doc Irvin,
I relt that the Naval Bn. on Bataan should be
in a MUlA plate. The editor agreed so I'm
now tracking material to support the MUlA
effort. We want the plate to be accurate so
the emphasis is on period photos. the gear
used and personal recollections. So I natura]·
ly tum to the Historian for advice and assistance.
The MUlA plate. which also appears in
the Quarterly without color, usually has 3·5
figures. I'd like to s how Doc Irvin, a recalled
PI mess steward, two more USN and proba·
bly a member oft.he PS unit that supported
the Naval Bn. at Marvieles against the J ap
landing force.
My primary need is for photos or written
material that describes what t he Naval Bn.
wore. used or carried when they went after
that landing part.y. Ernie said that the
whites were dyed with coffee. Is there any
AlbertJ . Bland
Frank Smith
Raymond P. Perez
Hilda Osborn
Nickolena T. Reuter
Capt. Louis E. Duncan
Capt. Harold M. Ferrell
Austin L. Andrews
James K. Bateman
William Galos
L./Cdr. S.B. Riggs
Ishmael W. COX
Robert Gilbert
Philip Arslanian
Thomas W. Rabenold
Richard P. Beck
Peggy Flaitz
Paul Trujillo
Irene McWilliams
Robert Franklin
Ruth Ann Caster
PNC Henry J. Wilayto
Baselio Zon.anello
Dale Frantz
Arthur Rice
Floyd F. Laster
Norman J . Cbesser
Dr. Sidney J. Stewart
LLfCoI. Hattie R. Brantley
CWO Andrew Wiley
Margaret. E. Rapkin
Francis R. Mosher
GMSgt. John J . McCann
Rufus D. Adams
Florence Crago
Noah G. Davis. Jr.
Dolores Bennett
Norman R. Christ
REUNION
Name of Outfit:
Us.s. JOSEPH T. DICKMAN - APA 13
U.s. COAST GUARD
Reunion scheduled:
OCTOBER,1989.
Location of reunion:
ST. LOUIS. MISSOU RI
Chairman of reunion:
MR. HERBERT W. FULLER
9530 MONTBROOK DRIVE
ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI 63123
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record of whites being worn in jungle com·
bat11 f not dyed thst is. What. other clothing
did the USN people wear in the jungle? I assume they used whatever was at hand. but.
photos are best, cause the artist can soo the
gear. But. written info is also helpful
I think you can see the sort of material I 'm
looking for to s upport this plate. Any comments, advice or assistance is most helpful
We want to get it right. so the input of t.he
participants is most. desirable. I'd appreciate
anything you care to ofter especially other
people who might have info. Thanka for your
time and consideration. Art. asked this to be
printed in Quan. If you can provide any infOJ"
mat.ion. write to Mr. Ed Milligan, Box: 10028.
Alexandria. VA 22310.
JUNE, 1989 - 11
CONVENTION REGISTRATION
NORFOLK , VA
Joan & Rufus O. Adams
Francis & Marlene Agnes
Charles Butterworth
J amea A. & Anna Caire
lbm C. & Karl Calderone
Barbara Aitken
Cullen E. & Julie Calkins
J sck Aldrich
E ileen Callen
John Aldrich
Frank T. & l.ydia H. Calvage
Albert & Nancy AUen
David L. Capps
Arthur & Agnes Akullian
Don & Fran Carabine
Joseph & Norma Aleunder
Harry & Lillian Carrarini
H.M. Amos
H,W. & Joyce Carrington
Bob Altman
Alytonio & Mary P. Casanova
Austin & Mary Andrews
Ben & Rose Aquilina
John & Ruth Caster
Connie Arazaga
James Cavanaugh
Lewell F. & Sino Chandler
Ed & Dorothy Arnold
Thm S. & Sarah Chandler
Philip & Millie Arslanian
Doris & Maurice Chartoff
E. Arzaga
John Chernitsky
J. Balcer
Norman J . & E rma Chesser
Ernest Bales
Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Christ
Bert Bank
Brownell & Florence Cole
John Banach
John & Alyce Conner
J .L. & EUe Barna
John M. Cook
Luke & Betty Barnhart
Mary & Lee Cordo
Danny Barton
Walter 1.. & Marion Cess
Brian Barton
Raymond & Mae Counter
Pam Barton
John & Johnsie Cowgill
J .P. Barton
I.W. & Dnnie V. Cox
Raymond & Mary Jane Barry
John & Florence E. Crago
Sue Bass
Robert Crawford
James Bateman
John & l.ibby Cross
J .C. & Lilla Baxter
Bill & l.iIlian Crowder
Art-hur G. & Wilma Beale
Madflyn Clarke
Jennifer Beale
Dan & Marie Crowley
Richard P. Beck
Kenneth & Mary Curley
Clayton N. Beliveau
Ferron & Lora Cummins
Alcide & Margie Benini
Dr. A.P. Curtin
Alex & Marion Beniahake
Dorothy Still Danner
George & Mrs. George Bennet
Ann Bernat.itus
Judy Dawson
Frank & Mariam Bigelow
Spero Dardaris
AJbert J . & Alberta Bland
Coy E. & Mildred Daugherty
N.H. & Madeleine Blanton
Curtis G. Davis
Michael Blatt
George Defibaugh
Thm Blaylock
Serina Delk
Charles & Annette Bloskia
Chester G. & Frances Deller
Victor DengeJegi
Arnold Bocksel
Mary Bosko
Bill & Vi Dietch
Floramund Fellmeth-DifIord
J .L. & Iduna Soudolf
Renshaw & Paula Dilford
James T. & E sther M. Boyce
Wallace Difford
Mrs. Lura Braz.eau GSM
Joe DiLella
Walter & Kathryn Brazeau
Hayne W. & Peggy Dominick
Evelyn Belivean
GeneBoyt
John & Elizabeth Diubaldo
Matthew Braun
Thny & Lucy Diubaldo
Gary & A ngie Downey
JuneC. Bradley
James & Frances Downey Jr.
Betty Bradley
Charles & Ann Dragich
Art & Ann Bressi
Louis E. & Clara Duncan
Talmage & Rose Bridges
Tim & Gloria Downey
James Brennan
LyleW. Eads
Leslie 1.. & Betty Brown
James E. & Pauline Brown
George & Ruth Eddlemon
George & Caroline Edwards
Robert A. Brown
John & Betth Brownwell
Jim & Ruth Edwards
Lewis & Glenda Elliott
Henry & Elsie Brunet
Edward W. & Dorothy Buchner Earl & Evelyn Ellsworth
William Arlene Bulit
Jim & Helen Emanuel
Mary Lou Bunch
John M. & Theresa Emerick
William & Edna Eldridge
Emily Burneson
Bill & Hazel Butler
Cleo & Doris Ely
12-THEQUAN
Ken Fackender
AI & Margaret Fangmaiy
Edward J . & Gloria Fanning
Chester & Janie Fast
Harold Feiner
Dick & Betty Fellows
Harold Ferrell
Joseph W. Filko
Alen & Vivian Flesher
Jim & Peggy Flaitz
Cecil & Mary M. Forinash
James P. & Dorothy Ford
Ralph & Margaret Forth
Jim Fos8ey
Harold & Marguerite Fowler
Robert & Encar Franklin
Dale & Peg Frantz
Bob & Jane Fredrickson
Mary Ann Fuller
Fred Fullerton
Thomas Gage
Thomas R. & Sue Gagnet
Leroy Galbraith
C.c. & Betsy Gallegos
Alfred H. & Lena Galler
William & Naomi Galos
GeorgeT. & Rose Gardner
Joe & Pearl Gasparovic
Roy Gentry
Arie & Barbara Geurtz
Dom & Lauriel Giantonio
Joseph A . & Angelina Giardina
Robert C. Gilbert
John Dolly Goodrow
Bill Goodwin
William Goodwin
Richard M. & Jean Gordon
En08Gould
Sam & Devonia Grasblo
Charlet! H. Graham
Mary R. Grayson
Bill & Edna Gurule
Joseph Gutierrez
Thm Hacket
LB. & Janet Hagins
Allen Hancock
Mary Hank
Clarence Hartwill
John & Dorothy Hassler
Frank & Lorraine Heath
Jack H. & Win Heimel
Walter B. & Helen Helhowski
Mark G. & Ginney Herbst M.D.
Ralph Hibbs. M.D.
Ron Hiebert
Pat & Helen Higdon
Carl & Joyce Hill
Edward L. & Alice C. Hill
Nick & Ann Hionedes
Rose Hogge
Wilber L. & Elsiea Houser
William L. Hubrecht
Leonard P. & Mary Hudson
James E . & Alta Huff
Isaiah K. & Rosa Huffman
Andrew & Virginia Henry
Neal Harrington
Edward & Henrietta Jackfert
Harold Jerschefske
Vincent & Mildred B. Jesuele
Earl & Evelyn Johnson
Harry & Virginia Johnso n
Lionel R. & Dorothy.Johnson
R.F. & Margie Joder
Chet!ter & Vivian Kazmierczak
Raymond & Margaret Knight
Samue1 D. Knight
Ralph KnOll:
John S. & Ann Koot
Stanley & Katherine Korczyk
Paul Keralla
Joe W. Keever
Louis F. Lachman
Jenro & Evelyn l.ambalso
Walter & Ruth Lamm
Floyd & Maggie Laster
John R. Lawrence
John & Mary Leclair
Eleanor Leeser
Reginald B. & Elizabeth E. Leighl
Ann Landrum
Mary & Ida Leonard
Charles Lester
Ralph & Kathy Levenberg
Robert E. Levis
Dorothy N. Long
Elmer E. & Charlotte Long
Joseph & Veronica Lower
Delbert E. & Doris Lynn
Merle E. & Ella Lype
Walter & Vi Macarovich
Francis & Gladys Macey
John J. & Opaline Mackowski
Richard & Elms Manuel!
Norman Martin
Robert R. Martindale
John & Faye Marynski
Thny & Norma Mascavage
Walter & Scott Mason
Joe & Shirley Matheny
Norman R. & Jean Matthews
Frank & Dmsha Mayhue
Robert & Mary Merchant
Andy & Ginny Miller
Jack & Leda Miller
Loyd E. & Charlie Mills
Dale Minger
Galen 1.. Martin
I rene Minier
Betty Minniear
AI & Ruth J. Mitro
Dr. AI6J: Mohnac
Louis & Joann Molaro
Howard & Sue Morgan
Peg Mau
J ohn & Caroline Moyer
George & Gladys Mullen
Jerry & Rosemary Munson
Melene & Carrie Murdock
Steve & Janie Mutson
James H. & Lena McCarthy
Landys McClamma
J ames McEvoy
Omar l.ucy-McGuire
George McHale
B.D. McKendree
Michael & Betty McMullen
Larry & Kay McQueeney
..
Irene McWilliams
,
Thxie & Lena Nicholson
C.W. & Doris Nielsen
Dave Oestreich
Jerome Okonski
(Continued on Page 13)
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Paul & Nicki Reuter
Don & Violet Reyes
John & Mary Oleksa
Art Min Rice
Adriano S. Olivar
Bert & Kathleen Riggs
John H. Oliver
James Riley
Ken & Marge Olson
Ann Roberts
ArleneO'Loughlin
Muy E. Robinson
Hilda Osborn
Harold Roger!
Benny & Helen Osecky
Jack Rogers
Leo & Muy Padills
Nat & Camille Roman:!:o
cm Pait
James M. & Anita Ross
Raymond Patehande
Fred & Mildred Roth
Austin & Dorothy Patrizio
Donald G. & Judy Roulett
Ralph E. & Anna Patton
Harry & Peggy Roulett
Raymond D. Pere:!:
John & Virginia Rowland
Bill Rowe
John & Jean Perkowski
Robert & Elaine Ping
Helen Roy
Paul & Susan Sales
John & Betty Phelps
Robert & Audrey Phillips
John & Kay Sandor
Ralph & Mary Poness
Bernard & Margaret Saunders
Jack O. & Viola M. Saunders
Ken & Mary Ellen Porwoll
Dorothy Schaefer
John & Margaret Posten
Joseph & Helen Poster
Roscoe & Vilma Sellers
AI & Helen Senna
Mario & Katherine Po:!::!:ani
Buck & Mary Prewett
Agapitp F. & Socorro Silva
Enid Slattum
Charles & Jean Pruitt
Henry & Hester Quick
Alva E. & Anna C. Smith
Frank & Jessie Smith
L.L. Raines
'Ibm W. & Myrtle 1. Rabenold Robert & Muie Smith
Dewey Smithwick
George C. & Donna Ray
John T. & Bertha Ray
Bill Snyder
Louis B. Read
Charles F. & Joyce L. Snyder
James Renshaw
Stanley & Peggy Sommers
Peter & Betty Retterath
Ken & Doloraa Stanford
(Co"ri,,/Ud (rom pag' 12J
EIGHT POINT CHECKLIST
FOR VETERANS
In the event of your death. your wife or
family will need certified copies of discharge
papers, marriage license. birth certificates
and divorce decrees. 'Ib assist family members in applying for benefits we s uggest you
do the following:
1. Reproduce in triplicate, and havecertified, originals of your discharge. marriage
license, birth certificates. divorce papers. and
all decrees pertaining t.o helpless children.
Certifications may be obtained at the VA,
clerk of court or your National Service Officer.
2. Place originals and copies of all those
documents plus insurance policies in a safe
place known to the family and/or you r atOOrney.
S. Havea will drawn-up regardless of t he
size of your estate.
4. Keep insurance numbers and beneficiariea up to date.
5. Discuss funeral expenses and cost
limits with your wife and/or family. Be sure
to read and understand the "fine print" and
avoid e.ztra cost features. Don't sign anything y.ntil it is fully explained.
..
6. If a service organization holds your
•
Power of AtOOrney for VA benefits, inform
your wife and family so that they know
where to find assistance.
7. List your social security and VA claim
numbers on a sheet of paper and place it with
other important documents.
J oseph & Alice Ward
William Spizziro
Frank & Bernice Stecklein
\ Edwin & Mildred Warfield
Daniel N. & Phyllis Weib:er
J .H. & Dollie Stad
Christine Stevens
W. Gunner & Dorothy Wells
Curtis R. Stevens
Royce T. Webb
Warren R. & Bertha A. Stewart Ralph & Elsie Wheeler
Dan Stoudt
Henry & Helen Wilayto
Alverta Strauss
CD. "1M" & Ruth E. Wilber
Bill Subo
Charles Willerup Jr.
Stinky TardiU
Earl M. & Dorothy Williams
Richard & Helen Taylor
Lucy Jopling Wilson
Paul & Ruby Thacker
Lowell S. & Hazel Winfrey
Francis Thompson
William 0. & Claire White
Niles Thompson
Brill & Audrey Whitton
R.E. & Fern Thompson
Ira L. Wofrord
lIeen Thorson
Marie Wohlfeld
Philip D. & Yvette '!bland
Frank Wolfsheimer
Eloise Tbole
George & Irene Wonneman
Ina Wood
David A. & Margie 'Ibpping
Zemo & Lois 'Ibrnowski
Dwight & Wanda Woodall
Hilton & Glera Travis
Raymond Woolfe
Viola Wright
Dolly Trimble
William G. & Dorothy Troy
William M. & Sadie Yount
Paul Trujillo
Herb Zincke
Eunice Hatchitt 1yler
Joe & Dixie Zito
J . & Margaret Zorzanello
Madeline Ullom
AnOOn F. & Marie Urban
The list was compiled hom the typewritten list placed on the bulletin board at the
David Van Hook
Larry & Janet Van Liere
convention. No doubt there may be &ome
Henry R. Vara
miatakes because the convention bureau
Joe & Helen Vater
girls weren't familiar with the membership
Teo & Tita Victorio
names. lfyou find a mistakeand wish to have
DOD Vidal
it corrected notify, the ed..iOOr.
Ben D. Waldron
SIX POINT CHECKLIST
FOR WIDOWS
In theeventyour hus band precedee you in
death, the information provided below will
help ease you through that time of emotional
crisis:
1. Call the funeral director and make sure
you have Military Discharge(s) and social
security number.
2. If the veteran is a military retiree noti·
fy the parent service. Army, Navy, Marines.
Air Force. Coast Guard.
S. Notify the service organization of your
choice: Many will s upply pall beaten.
4. Furnish a certified copy of your husband's discharge t.o the funeral director as it
will be required for the following:
A. A nag for the casket.
B. Burial space in a National or State
owned Cemetery IIf available).
C. Th reserve a s pace for you at your husband's gravesite.
D. Burial allowance, social security. and
veterans' benefits.
E. A Military Service if desired.
5. Should you prefer a service organi2:ation funeral service. notify the Chapter Commander or Chapter Adjutant.
6. After a reasonable time, not before 45
days but no later than one year from date of
death, take the foUowingdocuments to your
service organization for assistance in applying for VA benefits:
A. Certified copy of your husband's dis·
charge.
REQUEST INFORMATION
While a POW in 'Ibyama. Japan a crew of
6 men and a photographer came to our camp.
The man asked if there were any members of
theSlst. Inf. Reg't. in the camp. Since there
were only 5 of U8 at the camp he selected 5
Japanese soldiers and had u8line up face t.o
face.. I'm not sure of how many pictures were
taken, butitdid show the soldiers surrendering their rifles t.o us. I have tried vainly to
find out where the photographer is located.
I sent a letter to the National Archives in
Washington and they state there is no record
of such photos taken.
The camp I waa in was commanded by Col
Stubbs. I'm not 8ure of his unit.. I would
appreciate any assistance in locating these
phow!! for me.
If you have any knowledge of this camp
write A.M. Petrosa, Sr.. P.O. Box 77, Von
Ormy, TX 7801S-0777.
B. The death certificate (Original onlYI.
C Certified copy of your marriage license.
D. Certified copies of your divorce papers
or any papers pertaining 00 previous marriages.
E. Certified copies of birth certificates for
minor children in your custody.
NOfE: AU Purple HeartMedalrecipienta
are eligible for borial at Arlington National
Cemetery. Arrangements caD be made only
upon death of the veteran.
JUNE, 1989 - 13
May 2, 1989
Dear Mr. Aldrich:
Thank you ever 80 much in taking the time
to answer my request in the April '89 D.A.Y.
I am now living on Corregidor in a tent.
It's very hot this time of year here. There
were a couple of Corregidor vets here. they
were in the 60th I believe. They were AI
McGrow and Bm Dilledge. They have since
returned to the States.
They're doing (Philippine Government)
alot of restoration here on Corregidor.
Rebuilding the North and Soutb docks,
Malinta tunnel and redoing the roads. They
tore down the Corregidor Inn and there's no
piacetostaynow.1 am in theprocessofbav·
ing a Nipa hut built, but it's hard and slow
because wood has to be brought over from
Cabcaben. Noeleetric or water, except water
bottomside.
If you would likesome beta·max tapes for
your Norfolk meeting Mr. McGrew was taking alot with his beta·cam. He lives in San
Diego. but I don't know his address. You
could probably call him. Anyway. I think I
got AI angry at me while he was here on the
' Rock: 1 guess I was asking too many ques'
tions. He's not friendly and has a bad temper.
But the other man am Dilledge was very
kind and helpful.
There is a1otof scraping going on I'm so....
ry to report. While in Cabcaben I saw metal
doors. etc. that 1 knOW" came off a gun battery
on Corregidor and many pieces of metal rods
that. still have the concrete on them. They
have bired Filipino guards to guard Co....
regidor but they are not guarding the gun
batteries at night. It's just enough to make
you sick.
You knOW" there's nothing left of Cillabao
(Ft. Frank) t he scrapers have long since
taken care of it. Caballo 1Ft. Hughes).I believeis O.K. They have the Philippine Navy
stationed there. But they can be bougbt. I
think Al and Bill went to the tourist dept. of
Philippines Manila and complained, but it
didn't do any good. Thanks again for your
letter and invite. Guess 1cannot make it. Oh
yes, 1 have found some 'dog tags' of men who
were on Corregidor. I would be more than
happy to return them to their owners or'next
of kin. If you Yr'Ouid help with this I would al>
preciate it. They are:
1) Robert L. Scholten USA 1302330L
This is an old 'dog tag', it's round. I found it
close to the dock from where General MacArthur left., in the road
21 HerbertW.Schroer 19021098T41. Ella
Schroer, Blunt, S. Dakota. This was found by
me behind Middleside Barracks.
3) F.R. Newel Jr. Ensign V.S,N.a.
1 would like very muc.h to hear from anyone who served on Ft. Frank, Ft. Drum or Ft.
Hughes. Also, do you know anyone that
knows anything about or served in the Navy
Radio intercept tunnel? Please ask t hem to
drop me a line. I have found another tunnel
north of the Navy intercept tunnel but can·
not get inside. I would like to know if the
Navy intercept tunnel had more than oneen'
trance. Also, how did the tunnel run? Thanks
again.
Daniel H. Howell
14 - THEQUAN
TALES OF BATAAN
by DOD T. Schloat
Four short stories t hat are allegories
based on historical facts. They mingle
whatJ apan was in WWll with what they
have become. Not for the faint of heart.
In paperba~ it has 105 pages and draw·
ings.. It sellsfor $10.00, postage and han·
dling included. Order from Don T ,
Schloat, 29326 The Yellow Brick Road,
Valley Center, CA 92082.
DOG TAGS FOUND
Dear Elmer:
About a month ago. I came across an in·
quiry in the DAV magazine requesting any
information concerning the manning and
operation of the forts in Manila Bay. It was
from a Daniel D. Howell who resides here in
Florida. I wrote him a short letter informing
him of the National Convention at Norfolk
and our state meeting at Ormond Beacb in
Oct. 1989. I informed him that he could
gather information first hand at those func·
tions.
When I returned home from Norfolk , his
reply had arrived tsee attachment 11). Con·
cerning the dog tags he found, I checked the
death roster that you sent me and came up
with the following.
Robert L. Scholten USA 13023301. A
round dog tag, found in the area of t he dock
where General MacArthur departed from.
According to your records, Scholten, is still
living.
Herbert W. Schroer 19021098 T 41, Ella
Schroer. I have on my records that he died
1980. He was assigned to the 59th CAC E
Bat. He lived in Southerland, Iowa.
Blunt S. Dekota. Hisdog tags were found
behind middles ide barracks. J do not have a
record on him.
.Fr. Newel Jr., Ension USNR. My records
show Fred R. Newell Lt.IJg. USN 0-74680.
died Brazil Maru 1-1 8·45, died of disease.
This letter that is enclosed. may be of
great interest to our group. Those two memo
bers of the 60th CAC may be of some help to
you. I will write to him to thank him for the
information and request that anything else
he finds, to keep me informed.
I f you care 1.0 correspond with Mr. Howell
his address is Daniel D. Howell, Naval Station, Box 2 Ret Affairs, FPO. San Francisco,
CA 96651.
I will keep his letter as part of the Florida
Charter's permanent records.
Sincerely,
John Aldrich
Secretary
Florida Chapter
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OPINION
Dear Mr. Vater:
After reading your Editorial Commenton
the Congressional bill to compensate
Japanese-Americans who were interned du ....
ing World War 11, I feel that another opinion
must be expressed. There have been several
indignant letters from Quan readers who
seem to agree with your point. of view that
have been published over the last year. I am
equally as indignant that your point of view
exists.
1 cannot understand how the fact that we
suffered torture and starvation under the
Japanese has anything whatever todo with
a bill to compensate Americans who wereim·
prisoned because they were of Japanese an·
cestry. That security reasons at the time
seemed to justify such actions is not open w
discussion. But the manner in which these
Americans were rounded up and placed in in·
ternment camps is another matter. Since
these Americans were forced to sell their
properties at the time. it allowed un·
scrupulous real-estate dealers to take over
farms and businesses and sell them at ridic·
ulous prices. Many of these people lost their
entire life savings and suffered considerable
deprivation. Whatever the security feelings
of distrust wward Japanese-Americans at
t hat time may have been, today this is purely and simply a racial question that should
be beneath American dignity and is a denio
al of American rights and all the things
America is supposed to stand for.
Very sincerely yours,
Sidney Stewart
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'.leI.: (11277·11-41
VA HANDBOOK
The 1989 edition of the U.s. Department
of Veterans Affairs benefits handbook, "Fed·
era! Benefits for Veterans and Dependents,"
has been published with up to date descriptions of the department's programs and servo
ices.
Among the VA benefits outlined in the 92page handbook are medical care, education,
compensation, pension, insurance, home
loan guaranty, job training, and burial as·
sistance. It also provides information on
-medical benefits for veterans who were ex'
posed to Agent Orange and radiation, and for
vetersns suffering from post t raumatic
st.ress disorder.
The handbook contains sections on eligi·
bility, benefits for former. prisoners of war,
women veterans, merchant seamen, and in·
formation on the new u.s. COUrt of Veterans
Appeals.
"Federal Benefits for Veterans and Depen·
dents" is available for $2.75 from the Suo
perintendent of Documents'; U.S. Govern·
ment Printing Office, Washington, D.C.,
20402.
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WHEN MEMORY LOSS ODES
SIGNAL ALZHEIMER'S
Memory lapses are in fact the first symp--
• tom of Alzheimer's disease. which currently
afflicts some two and a haH million Americans. In the earliest stages of the disease.
t.hese memory problem! are difficult to distinguish from normal age-related forgetfulness. But if Alzheimer's i$ responsible. you
should quickly s tart receiving clues that the
problem is indeed serious.
• Alzheimer's is aprogre"sivedisorder. 90
that memory problems quickly intensuy and
are joined by other symptoms, something
that us ually doesn't happen with norma] aging.
• In the early stages, a patient may express fru stration over inability torememhe!',
hut as tbedisease progresses ~his is replaced
by confusion.
• Patients may remember clearly what
happened a dozen or more years ago but have
litt.le or no recoUection of recent events.
• A person may completely forget an experience. even one that just happened.
• Not only memory becomes impaired
but also the ability to use words. work with
figures. solve problems and use reasoning
and judgment.
• i\lrsonal hygiene declines.
• Behavior becomes unpredictable, and
personalityclJanges may occur. Paranoia and
suspicion are common.
• Patients fail to recognize family memrs or lifelong fTiends.
..,...As Alzheimer's di:!!lease progresses,
patients become so completely incapacitated
t hat they require total care. Death usually
occurs within six to ten years. At this time,
there is no successful treatment.
Before accepting 8 diagnosis of Alzheimer's for someone you love. however, makesure
he or s he has had a thorough medical evaluation from a physician who speciali.zes in agerelated disorders. Especially in the elderly,
other medical conditions - many of which
ore treatable - can mimic Alzheimer ':!!I
disease.
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IONIZING RADIATION
PL lDO-321
POWs repatricated through Nagasaki
during the period of 816/45 to 7/11 46.
POWs interned within 75 milesof Hiroshima and tho:!!le POWs interned within 150
miles of Nagssaki Tbose vetera.ns who qualify with the above stipulation may call the
toll freenumber 1-800-462-3683 The Defen:!!le
Nuclear Agency (DNA) or they may write to
Defense Nuclear Agency, tAttn. RARPNTPR. Washington, n.c. 20305-1000.
By getting in touch with The Defense Nu~lear Agency with either meLhod you may
I'ket some pretty important information that
may benefit you. It is worth a try.
HELP WANTED
Michael A. Balis
1353 Emory PI.
Norfolk, VA 23509
Dear Mr. Vater:
I am a graduate student atQld Dominion
University. 1 am writing my Masters thesis
on the Mindanao resistance movement du ....
ing World War 1Wo. Could you pieasegive me
Lhe names and addresses of former Minda·
nao guerrillas? Corresponding with them
would really help my thesis.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Balis
Can anyone help Michael in his project?
JUDICIAL REVIEW
By John D. Sawyer, Esq.
n November 18, 1988, President Reagan
signed Public Law 100-687, the Veteran's Judicial Review Act.
For the first time in history, U.s. veterans
have the right tocourt appeal of decisions of
the Board of Veterans' Appeals(BVA)invoI:ving benefit claims. Prior to the new legislation. decisions of the BVA were fmal and
court appeals were barred as a matter of law.
The new appeals court, to be known as the
"United States Court of Veterans Appeals"
(CVA), will consist.of a Chief Judge and two
to six associate judges. all appointed by the
President, but s ubject to u.s. Senateconfll'mation. The new Court will begin operations
on September I . 1989.
I n hearing appeals. the eVA will decide all
quest-ions of law or review actions of the Ad·
minis trator of Veterans Affairs; may force
the Administrator to act; and can reverse,
modify, or remand the eVA decisions not. in
accordance with governing law. However, a
BVA finding of a maLerial ract can be
reversed only when it is found to be "clearly
erroneous."1'he CVA, however, is not permit..
ted to give a vereran a new trial of the facts
as found by the BVA. Appeals may be taken
t.o the CVA from BVA decision where a Notice of Disagreement is filed on or after
November 18, 1988.
In addition. the new legislation prohibita
the eVA from reviewing either the VA disability rating schedule or any action of the Ad·
minis trator to revise the rating schedule. A
decision of the CVA can be appealed - except for factual determinat.ion - to the U.s.
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Veterans must pay a fee of not more than
$50 to me an appeal with the CVA. and the
notice of appeal must be filed within 120
days after the BVA has mailed it.s notice of
decision to the veteran.
Case records and decisions issued by the
CVA will become public reco rds and open to
inspection by the general public. However,
Lhe new law provides that the CVA can prevent the disclosure of confidential informa'
tion - by placing the information under seal
- toprotect a veteran's confidentiality, when
required. Decisions of the Court will be published for use by veterans, veterans organizations and their legal counsel. Although the
eVA will be headquartered in Washington,
DC. it is authorit.ed to convene at any place
in the United States.
VA FUNDING DELAY PROMPTS
SERVICE CUTBACKS
Washington, D.C., May 26 - Tho DepartmentcfVeterans Affairs (VA) will today b&gin scaling back medical services and curtailing ell:pe.nditures because emergency supplemental funding for VA has not boon
provided by Congress.
VA Secretary EdwaroJ. Derwinski said
hehad to react to the continuing legislative
impasse in Congress which has embroiled
VA's request for supplemental funding and
is affecting operation of the VA health-care
system.
" I must take these actions." Derwinski
siad, "to keep the system functioning with·
in the limits of our resources. They should
hold us until June 15, when we~cautiously
optimistic that the Congress will resolve its
differences and provide VA with urgently
needed funds."
Derwinski described the emergency measures as "temporary, but to be closely moni·
tored and reviewed" He cautioned that if
supplemental appropriations do not reach
VA soon, more drastic cutbacks may be
needed.
Among the immediate steps being taken
by the VA hea1th--c~ system is a freeze on
accepting new patients whose eligibility depends on available VA resources. ElI:cept in
emergencies. the veterans affected are Lhose
with nonservice-connected status whose in·
comes are above the limitS:!!let by law, designated as VA categories "BOO and "C".
Other actions include decreasing staff 1evels at VA facilities through attrition. VA will
also halt spending used to purchase and
maintain cert.a.i.n medical equipmenLand will
delay the start-up of numerou:!!l new facility
projects.
Derwinski said later steps he might be
forced to take in the absence of early Congressional action could include cuts thai
would close some specialized medical programs and steps affecting staffmg within
VA's Veterans Benefits Administration. This
could result in slowingdown the processing
of compensation and pension claims, educational assistance, home-loan guaranties and
life insurance claims. Grounds maintenance
at VA's 113 national cemeteries may also
have to be reduced.
The fiscal year 1989 supplemental being
cons idered for VA includes $340 million for
medical care and S844 million for various
benefits programs. VA health-care services
aredeuvered primarily through 172 medical
centers and more than 230 outpatient clinics
nationwide. Benefits activities are ad·
ministered by 58 regional offices.
HELP NEEDED
Folklorist seeks unpublis hed personal anecdotes,jokes.legends. stories oftbesupernatural, chants and :!!longs from veterans. Cont.act: Dr. C. Burke. Department of Englis h,
Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402.
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