It contains information about people I'm trying to locate. Some of them were mentioned in one or both of my books while others are people my correspondents are trying to find.
My first book has already reunited several Veterans. I hope this page will help to do the same with more.
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If you know any of these people please contact me. Send mail by clicking here.
Bill Hoffman is looking for his War buddy Nurse--CPT Edith Godfrey, Army Nurse Corps. She served at 24th Evac in Long Binh, 1968. Then she became the Head Nurse on Ward D-8 at Fort Ord, CA, 1969-70. Send mail by clicking here.
Bill Hoffman is also looking for a woman who served in Vietnam. Nurse Donna Hamilton served two tours in the Long Binh area. She might have been in the 93rd or 24th EVAC Hospitals. She was definitely there during 1968 because a photo of her by John Olson was found with that date on it. AND an article about it appeared in LIFE magazine in 1979. Donna also worked at Children's Hospital in Denver but has not been there in at least 10 years. If you know Donna's wherabouts please let me know and I'll pass the info onto Bill. He would like to invite her to attend his chapter's meetings. Send mail by clicking here.
Helen needs to find some soldiers that were in the 4th Infantry Division, 1/11 C Company, at Fort Carson, CO from 1979-1980. She needs to find the Master Sgt, 1st Sgt, and the Company Commander who she believes was Dan Vaughn. Helen needs assistance from any of these soldiers to verify some events that happened while her husband, James David Ewing, was in their company. James needs to get service connected disability and these soldiers are her only hope. Can you please help me find them for Helen and Jim? Thank you. Just send me an email and I'll pass it along to Helen. Send mail by clicking here.
Jayne has been trying to locate a Marine. He was a lieutenant (she believes) at Quantico in 1969. His name is James Joseph Duffy. He went to Boston College before Quantico and played football. He was 25 in 1969. She is a family member trying to locate him. Contact me if you served with him or know where he might be. Send mail by clicking here.
Brock has been trying to locate a lot of friends from 20 years of military service. He spent 4 years in the Navy on the USS Ticonderoga and USS Bon Homme Richard in 63-67. From 68-70 he was with Army Americal's 335th Trans (Huey's) in ChuLai. He was at Ft Knox 70-71. During 72-73 he flew Hueys a lot for Gen Emerson at Ft Bragg with Special Forces. From 74-77 he was with Army Recruiting in Ohio. Brock went to Germany with the 56th Avn at Coleman Barracks 77-78. Stationed at Ft Eustis 78-83. Finally stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii with the 25th MI Bn 83-86. Contact me if you served with him. Send mail by clicking here.
Dick Floyd is looking for John Carr. John was a guitarist who traveled with Maggie occasionally playing for her and Dick would pilot their aircraft. If you know where John is please let me know so I can tell Dick. Send mail by clicking here.
Jerry Turner and his older brother are searching for members of the Sixth Army, 163rd Infantry, either Company C or H. This group was in the Phillipines during WW II and landed on Luzon. Their other brother, Alfred Franklin Turner, served with this group. Does anyone remember him? Please contact me if you know anyone who served in this unit or remember Alfred. Send mail by clicking here.
Lloyd W. Stimpson served with the 519th Transportation Battalion in Korat, Thailand from 27 Nov 66 to 2 Nov 67. He is looking for his Army buddy Larry W. Owensby who was a SP5 at the time. Lloyd thinks Larry was originally from Alabama. They were both drafted in December 1965. If you know where Larry might be now please contact me and I’ll let Lloyd know. Send mail by clicking here.
Phyllis’ grandfather, Arthur Paul Lathum, recently passed away. Arthur served in the Army Nov 44-Aug 45 in Italy where he was wounded. After receiving the Purple Heart he was returned to the states. Phyllis and her sister have been doing genealogy research for the past 10 years. They found Arthur’s two sisters who he hadn’t seen in over 70 years. BUT Phyllis is still searching for Arthur’s long lost brother--William H. Lathum. In the 1950’s William was a private in the Army. His last known mailing address was Co. C, Hover Company, Bx 55, Camp Upton, NY. If anyone knows of William’s whereabouts please contact me. Send mail by clicking here.
Charles W. Otto served with the 69th Division during World War II. He was seriously wounded on 18 April 1945 near Leipzig, Germany. He is searching for any medics, nurses, or doctors who might have been at the 45th Field Hospital, 2nd Evac Hospital, 108th General Hospital, 1st General Hospital, Battey General Hospital, or Oliver General Hospital. Those folks helped save his life and he wants to personally thank them. If you know any one from those installations please contact me. Send mail by clicking here.
Army Veteran Bill “Doc” Hoffman is searching for anyone who may have served with him and/or his buddy--Wayne J. Billeaud. Bill is trying to help Joyce Billeaud find someone who knew her son Wayne before he was killed at the beginning of a two day fight in Vietnam. Wayne was from Scott, Louisiana and at the time of his death was either a Specialist 4 or 5. Killed in action on 17 June 1971, Wayne was a member of “D”, 1/7, 3rd Bde, 1st Cav Div. (AM). Bill and Wayne had been based at Fire Support Base Mace. Two companies were decimated and everything was lost during the fighting about 15 kilometers from Black Virgin Mountain near TayNinh. There were not enough soldiers left for letters to be written home to family or survivors. Prior to that, Wayne had served with “E”, 1/7th; “A”, 2/7th (Cold Steel); and 5/7th prior to stand down. Joyce went 25 years without knowing how or where he died. She and Bill found each other by accident. Joyce is desperately seeking any other survivors of that fight besides Bill who knew Wayne and anyone else who knew him prior to that fateful day. I had the pleasure of meeting Joyce at the 50th Reunion of the 1st Cav Div. Assn. She was there hoping to find someone who knew her son. Joyce is one of many Gold Star Mothers I’ve come to know who knows little about what actually happened to their sons. I hope you can help. If you knew Wayne, please contact me and I’ll pass your information along to both Bill and Joyce. Send mail by clicking here.
Meanwhile Bill is also looking for some others he served with who came him him recreate his military awards record. Seems the Army lost his files--so what else is knew. Bill is trying to locate two surviving Platoon leaders of "D", 1/7th who recommended him for the Silver Star for the action dated 17-19 June 1971--also a former LT Bill Moyer whose Home Of Record was Pennsylvania. He is also looking for any member of "A", 2/7 who served during "Cold Steel" while he was a medic 11/70-3/71. In addition Bill is searching for former 1LT Ben Lohman ("A", 2/7) whose life he saved in December 1970. Ben was last known to be in Montana.
Bill and Barbara Harding are searching for James and Nancy Dickson. Bill and James served together in the Navy between 1968 and 1971. They were on board the USS Kersage attached to VAW-III. James was an E1B pilot who was originally from Baltimore. The last Bill heard from James, he was living in Overland Park, MO. Can anyone help Bill and Barbara locate James, Karen, and their two daughters? Send mail by clicking here.
Timothy Murdock is searching for Veterans who served with his father. Robert Dale Murdock (called "Red") was a SAC Instructor on B-52's and served during Korea and Vietnam. He was stationed in Thailand, Grissom AFB, and Wright-Patterson AFB. Tim is helping his mother search for these friends of her late husband. If you knew "Red" please contact me. Send mail by clicking here.
Here are four fellows who I would like to locate or help them find their buddies. If you know them kindly contact me and I will match everyone up. Send mail by clicking here.
Rennie Grant’s photo appeared on page 112 in Memories of Maggie but not his story. He had the pleasure of meeting Maggie and her group in November 1966 when she visited his advisory team and spent two nights with them. That was in the II Corps area of South Vietnam while he served with the Army. Rennie now lives in Dallas but he is still trying to locate his buddy Specialist VanHook.
Lieutenant Colonel George Massey retired from the Army. He was last known to reside in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He was mentioned and his picture appeared in Memories of Maggie on pages 132-133. Many folks are looking for him. Does anyone know where he is now?
Major Kenneth Robert’s photo of Maggie standing by a truck was in Memories of Maggie on pages 200 and 207. His last known location was Hinesville, Georgia. Does anyone know where he is now?
Reggie Hurd, the owner and manager of The Sandpiper in Laguna Beach, and his relationship with Maggie was mentioned in Memories of Maggie on pages 225-227. Unfortunately, I have lost track of him. Can anyone help me find him?
The following are some of the individuals I have lost contact with and others are people that other Veterans are looking for. If known, I have listed their branch of service, last known ranks and locations. If you know any of these people please contact me. Send mail by clicking here.
COL Ruth Anderson, USAF,Tucson, AZ
CPT Charles Bastin, Burbank, CA
COL Daryle Baxter, USA (Ret), Alexandria, VA
Al Blanche, Elmira, NY
CWO4 Charles Boyle, USCG (Ret), Fenton, MO
SFC Ernest Bradley, Colorado Springs, CO
MAJ Dale Brown, USA, Berkeley, CA
J V Brown, Staten Island, NY
William Brown, Stuart, FL
Joseph Cappozzoli, Orange Park, FL
CPT Dan & Jenny Castillo, Roswell, NM--LOCATED 4/99
Bill Castro, Chula Vista, CA
Edward Clough, Lafayette, CA--LOCATED 4/99
Jim Cutler, San Diego, CA
Ruth Endlar Cyphers, Hazleton, PA
Marge Davis, Cisco, TX
MSG Timothy Doherty, USA (Ret), Huntsville, AL
MSGT Robert Dyer, USMC (Ret), Gadsden, AL
Harry Edwards, New York City, NY
LCDR Ron Elrod, USN (Ret), Decatur, IN
SGT David Fawcett, USA (Ret), Minneapolis, MN
CPT William Fitch, USA (Ret), Pensacola, FL
Joseph Foster, USAF, Seal Beach, CA
COL Carl Gaddis (Ret), Ninety-Six, SC
MG Donald Gardner, USMC, Camp LeJeune, NC
Loretta Gibson, Arlington, VA
DCC William Gillingham, USCG (Ret), Battle Ground, WA
Miles Glazner Jr, Santa Fe, NM
MSG Robert Glemaker, AUS (Ret), Fayetteville, NC
COL W J Gotschall, USA (Ret), The Dalles, OR
Geoffrey Hancock, Copperas Cove, TX
Rod Hinsch, Santa Rosa, CA
Reverend Wilfred Hunt, Sparta, GA
David Jackson III, Phoenix, AZ
CPT Francis Jepson, USN, Washington, DC
SGT Rocky Kelley, USA, Scott Air Force Base, IL
Judy Knopp, Lincoln, NE
CPT Robert Knowles, USA (Ret), Lilburn, GA
Dan Laino, USMC, Purdys, NY
John Larimer, Acworth, GA
CPT H Lavin, Coronado, CA
COL Monte Lewis, Plattsburgh, NY
SFC Edward Linker, USA, Fort Polk, LA
Don P Livingston, Memphis, TN
1SG Bruce Longnecker, USA (Ret), Seattle, WA--LOCATED 11/98
Ken Lovell, Jacksonville, AR
LTC Richard Lynch, USAF (Ret), Virginia Beach, VA
Malcolm Marsh, Mineola, TX
JOC George Marshall, USN (Ret), FPO AP
George Martin, Riva, MD
TSGT Richard Martin, OHANG, Columbus, OH
Neil Mastrud, Santa Clara, CA
1SG William McGrane, USMC (Ret), Jacksonville, FL
Jack McHale, Latham, NY
Scottie McLennan, Tacoma, WA
John Mjos, Minneapolis, MN
MAJ Robert Morelan II, Ft Sheridan, IL
Jose Natal, Wallkill, NY
Jack Naughton, Chicago, IL
Thomas O’Connor, USA (Ret), Staten Island, NY
Norman Pearson, Washington, DC
1SG Luis Rexach, USA (Ret), APO, NY
CWO3 Charles Rogers, USA, Fort Polk, LA
SFC Elmer Rogers, USA (Ret), Augusta, GA
LTC Bill Shelton, AUS (Ret), Las Vegas, NV
LT (jg) George Simon, USNR, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
COL Carl Sitter, USMC (Ret), Midlothian, VA
Joe Ed Spargur, Dickinson, ND
COL Harry Stevenson, Yorktown, VA
Gary Tallman, Ft Bragg, NC
LTC Robert Thomas, (Ret), Pearl City, HI
COL Duncan Thompson, USAR, SF, Reynoldsburg, OH
MGYSGT J R Todd, USMC (Ret), Tucson, AZ
LT Michael Turner, USN (Ret), Virginia Beach, VA
Rusty Warren, Paradise Valley, AZ
SMSGT Jerry Watkins, USAF, APO NY
MAJ Arthur Williams, USA (Ret), APO AE
1SG Fred Ybanez, USA (Ret), Galveston, TX
MAJ Benjamin Yudesis, USA, Morrow, GA
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