Air Force - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

John Barham USAF

markers2 — 2013-05-07 23:41:44Z

My name is Ken Marker and I am Looking for my Sgt. who I served with at Whiteman AFB, Missouri in the mid 60's. He was from the South, was married to Geri Allen Barham and had a daughter named, Johnna Kay.

Re: san pablo afb

taschirz — 2013-04-14 18:15:55Z

His office was across from Air Ops and down the hall from P-55 Relay maintenance where I worked. 2186 was good duty.

Re: san pablo afb

docvi — 2013-04-14 10:57:29Z

TSGT Oswald Santana, he was the NCOIC of the Crypto section of the 2186th Comm from '66-'69

Re: san pablo afb

taschirz — 2013-04-14 05:09:09Z

Hi,
I served 2186comm sq sep 61 to dec 63. I was in Sevilla a year ago and ran into Antonio who was lead flamenco dancer at Patio Andaluz in 60s, now empresario at El Patio Sevillano. In the 60s, after last show, we would head out to La Venta del Pollo and dance and sing, y tomar hasta la madrugada..
¿Como se llama su padre?

Hunter Air Force Base, Savannah, Georgia 1956-57

deepblack — 2013-04-05 22:53:15Z

Looking for any information regarding a Sgt. Lorrence who was stationed at Hunter AFB in Savannah, GA in the time period around 1956-1957. Spelling may be slightly different, perhaps Lorrance, Lorence, Lorance, Laurance; Lawerence. I am unsure of the unit to which he may have been assigned, but Sgt. Lorrence was a photographer on the base. Seeking whatever information you may recall, particularly his full name, as this information will greatly aid my research. I will reply to all responses to my query with thanks and an open offer to assist anyone else whom I might be able to help regarding Hunter and the greater Savannah area.

Re: Evans nickname Ginger or Red served WW2 England

Othery — 2013-03-25 17:40:43Z

I had expected o find him under the mothers maiden name of BARNARD which is not the case. It is very unusual and something I have not come across before in the last 20 years or so of doing genealogy and I am eager for any help. I have also tried looking at records whenhe started school and amtrying to find any christening records to identify "Ginger" Evans. Granparents just told him that was the name and would not talk about it further. I have tried asking elderly ladies in our villge (next door to the one he lived) but no one remembers specifics about the family

Re: Evans nickname Ginger or Red served WW2 England

Othery — 2013-03-25 17:33:24Z

right I will try and answer the questions you ask the childs a first names were Edwin John born 14th March 1942 at 97 broadlands Avenue Enfield . Mother Florence BARNARD who married in 1947 and then became MORRELL. Edwin was brought up by Grandparents as Her second husband would have nothing to do with him and it was a choice of him or Edwin. She also later had two MORRELL children one now deseased. The certificate he has is entry 131 in the register in reg district of Edmonton sub district enfield. it has the mothers address in Somerset as informant and in tthe when registered has the date and then on the authority of the registrar general. If you look at the original index his birth is added at the bottom under the name MORRELL . I can not find a marriage for the mother anywhere but apparently they both swore they were married at the time. S it leads me to believe she was tricked into a fake registry office marriage(she was from a very small rural community) or it was to hide the illegitimacy The American Military police by rumour were the ones who knocked on the door. From 1941 they were I believe allowed jurisdiction in this country to deal with incidents involving their own forces, and hold their own courts the nearby prison at Shepton Mallet was used as a US forces prison. Anything like this I am told would be hushed up. There is nothing in local papers. His older cousin remembers him living there with the Grandparents when Edwin was about 2 months old. If the Americans were not in the country then it makes me suspect his accent was Canadian

Re: Evans nickname Ginger or Red served WW2 England

halpark — 2013-03-24 23:52:35Z

If you could be a bit more precise someone might be able to help. You say "the child was born ...", what was his name and where exactly was he born and registered? If she thought she was married where and when did she have a marriage ceremony? I am not quite sure about this but I think there would have to be a record of the fact that a marriage had been found to be bigamous for no other reason than if this were not done she would have remained registered as as being legally married. There was a knock on the door from "Military Police" - which Military Police? If they were British MPs then he must have been in the British forces, but then you speculate about Canadian. If he was in the Canadian Forces the Military Police would have been Canadian. There would never be any such thing as a birth being re-registeredf "on orders of the Registrar General". The reason a birth was re-registered would most probably have been because he was legally adopted by the mother's new husband, which would have been quite reasonable to expect - but what was the name changed from - you still give no details. If the child was registered under the mother's maiden name I would begin to suspect that it was a fanciful story created to cover illegitimacy - but this is just speculation. If you want help you really must provide all the details for which you can produce proof.

Re: Evans nickname Ginger or Red served WW2 England

Othery — 2013-03-24 22:17:14Z

Thank you for the reply that is very interesting. The child was born in march 1942. The mother thought she was married returned to Somerset with "husband" to her parents house when the child was about 2 months old (he thinks) and then had a knock on the door from Military police saying supposedly he was already married. She never saw him again. He was not spoken of. His birth certificate was re-registered in Enfield in 1951 on orders of registrar general . The original registers are with a reference to J51 and are in the mothers new married surname. She "re" married in 1947 I wonder if any Canadians were over here as the accent could easily have been mistaken the mystery deepens. Our local airfield Westonzoyland was only opened in 1944 to American air force although some were in the area before this. Thank you for taking time to reply

Re: Evans nickname Ginger or Red served WW2 England

halpark — 2013-03-24 01:32:47Z

If he was in England in 1941 he would not have come with any American military unit. The first American service men in England arrived in 1942 after the US entered the War when Pearl Harbour was attacked in December 1941. What name was the child registered under - Barnard or Evans?

Evans nickname Ginger or Red served WW2 England

Othery — 2013-03-23 13:28:20Z

searching "Ginger Evans" served probably with American air force. Was over in England 1941 in the London area where he got to know Florence Beatrice Barnard possibly illegaly marrying her. He fathered a child born enfield March 1942 they then moved to Somerset and lived with her parents until he was taken away by military police.All contact was then lost. He was possibly already married in America or Canada. Any information regarding this chap would be appreciated.

Leon J. Gildow - WWII - M.I.A.

Contribution — 2013-03-23 13:06:17Z

Did you find any additional information?
Where was he born in Ohio?

FRANK GREEN - Stationed in Denver & Tacoma in 1955 - 1959

Kimmaci — 2013-03-17 16:07:00Z

I'm looking for Frank Green who was in the Air Force with my father in Denver. Him and my father were then transferred to Tacoma, Washington.

Native American Air Force Military in Myrtle Beach SC 1969-1970

bswitz147 — 2013-03-17 05:35:43Z

I am to believe that my biological father is of Native American heritage and was in the United States Air Force. He was either stationed in or around Myrtle Beach SC in 1969 or possibly vacationing there. I am looking to find my biological father so I may learn about my heritage. Since I found out 5yrs ago, I have felt lost. If anyone has ANY information that may help lead me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it. I am not looking to bring shame upon anyone, this man has no idea that I even exist.

8th USAAF

halpark — 2013-03-13 20:32:22Z

For anyone researching the 8th who might be in England during May or July it could be worth your while to visit www.traveleditions.co.uk, search under United Kingdom and scroll down to "In the footsteps of the 8th". Please note I came across this by accident have no interest in the 8th and do not require any acknowledgement and have no connection whatsoever with this company. If it is useful and brings pleasure to anyone - the Best of British luck to you!

Master Sergeant Paul Adkins - Travis AFB 1961

rkksample — 2013-01-27 20:38:18Z

Looking for family of Paul Adkins born about 1931 in PA to Charles & Sarah Adkins; his brother Albert was born about 1937 and a sister Sarah born in 1939; the family is African American.

Mother and sister moved to Travis Air Force Base in California around 1961 where Paul was stationed as a Master Sergeant. The brother Albert went to college in Ohio and then joined the Air Force.

Paul was married and had at least one child by 1962. His brother and sister were unmarried. It is possible he may have been career military.

Gerald Norton

brumm167 — 2013-01-21 02:07:18Z

Looking for information about my Great Uncle Gerald Norton. He was originally from Iowa and lived in Long Beach. I do know that he was stationed in Fort McArthur in 1951 and was scheduled to go to Alaska

Calhoun who was at Wright Patterson AFB around 1975.

kreitzer29 — 2012-12-30 03:44:04Z

I am looking for a Calhoun, I think his first name is John, who has at Wright Pat around 1975. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Please Help me find the crew my Grandfather Flew With on a B-29

copson2 — 2012-12-26 00:57:04Z

I know this post is ten years old but I came across this website with a picture of his crew.

http://346bg.com/462/index.html

jack w "walker" willaims dob 8/10/1925

sanlynjack — 2012-12-08 09:29:04Z

trying to find records on jack W. "Walker" Williams dob aug 10, 1925..He joined the Navy in 1942 in either San Antonio Tx or Dallas Tx...released after the war 1946...........
Also same man- Jack W. "Walker" Williams joined Marine corps in 1951 Harris co Houston tx....First division, in the Korean war...and was part of the Frozen Chosin.....

san

a needle in a haystack

marciarankin — 2012-11-30 13:11:57Z

I know this is a long shot but I have tried all military records and no luck. I am looking for a Edward Mark williams or williamson who was based at sheppard air force base in wichita falls, texas around early 1968. He could have went by Mark Edward but unsure. I dont have a ssn or date of birth. if you know any relatives or any information on him. I would love to hear from you. Im not sure if he deployed for vietnam but anything or information would help. Thanks

Re: Gary Wayne Wilson

stevenjameswilson1977 — 2012-11-26 04:44:19Z

My Father IS Gary Wayne Wilson, He is about 6 3 Was in the Airforce Base in 1967-1968 Lackland Airforce Base and I believe Patrick. Although His Eyes are not blue. he is 62 Today....

Re: Lackland AFB/Kelly Field Searching for Birth Father

Kimmaci — 2012-11-17 22:31:18Z

I am looking for my birth father as well. Let me know if find anything, and how you did. All I know is his name, and two of the Air Force he was located at. He was my father's 'friend' who had an affair with my mother.

Re: t j sterling (air force)

sanlynjack — 2012-11-13 11:25:45Z

Thank you so much. He was my Mom's cousin. I have a picture of him in uniform and he does have a lot of metals, matter of fact. My family was very close to his mom Mary Lou and sister Lovea... Well if this is the right Sterling, I will try to get in touch.....The last time I saw Lovea, his sister, she was on her way to Florida and had recently re married. That was in 60 ish......
Appreciate your concern and reply..
San

Re: t j sterling (air force)

ERhodes1135 — 2012-11-12 15:35:24Z

He was actually born 12-24-1925. I believe he went on to have a distinguished career in the USAF and in Mar 1973 as a Lt Colonel was one of the POWs released by the Vietnamese. I also believe he is now retired and last know address was 1001 Mar Walt Dr, Apt 309, Ft Walton Beach, Fl 32547-6747. Ph 850-862-5683. Don

t j sterling (air force)

sanlynjack — 2012-11-12 12:52:20Z

t. j. sterling, "thomas j sterling"..enlisted in harris co. tx 1944
trying to locate records..possibly killed in war. dob 1926

Re: Tachikawa AFB Japan Base Map

rinas4kidsms — 2012-11-11 14:10:26Z

Thank you, Mike.

Re: Tachikawa AFB Japan Base Map

yokota69 — 2012-11-11 05:40:42Z

I will see what i can find out from some of my japan friends about locating your mother. mike skidmore mskids001@aol.com

Re: Tachikawa AFB Japan Base Map

rinas4kidsms — 2012-11-11 03:12:16Z

Hello. I lived in Tachikawa AFB when I was very young...I believe I was around 5 or 6 when I moved away from there. I don't have many memories from when I lived there, but Tachikawa holds an especially significant place in my heart.

I am 1/2 American, 1/2 japanese, as my mother was from Japan. When I was 4 years old, my mother walked away from my father, as well as my older brother, older sister, and me...I was the youngest of my mother's and father's children. After my mother left, my father, brother, sister, and I moved back stateside and I never saw or heard from my mother again. It has been 39 years since the day my mother walked away, but I have always thought about her and wondered about her often.

I have spent the better part of the past 30+ years wishing I could find her, find out if she is still alive, wondered what kind of person she is now. I have no information about her at all, with an exception to her name and that she, as well as her family, was from Japan.

Do you know of anyone who could offer some help with finding out a little bit of information about my mother? If you can be of any assistance, please let me know? My email address is: rinas4kids.ms@gmail.com. Thank you very much.

Re: Can someone assist in deciphering a DD-214 form

spiritjohn1 — 2012-10-31 02:27:23Z

I know AFQT was Air Force Qualifying Test. I have no idea what the 5B, 61 or III mean. I do know that FSSD means Foreign Service Selection Date. I think you have gotten the rest of them answered, haven't you?

Re: Can someone assist in deciphering a DD-214 form

plebel8087 — 2012-10-01 15:28:46Z

Thank you Gerald.

Re: Lackland AFB--Group Photo 1956

michaelbamabrger — 2012-09-19 14:20:50Z

Hey,

I'm looking to gather informaiton regarding the bambarger name. Would you be so kind as to send me a copy of that picture regarding D. Bambarger?

michaelbambarger@gmail.com

thank you in advance,

M. Bambarger

Re: James Alford Owen d Aug. 16, 2012

godfather2008 — 2012-09-07 17:24:06Z

Was Jim ever in the southern CA area in the 1963-1966 time frame? Maybe near military bases at Riverside or Santa Barbara?

Re: san pablo afb

Tonacc69 — 2012-08-21 22:10:45Z

Hi, my father served from 63 until Sept 69. I was born in september one of the last kids was born at the base, I'd like to collet information and photos. I'm still leaving in Seville.

James Alford Owen d Aug. 16, 2012

NativeWoman702 — 2012-08-21 08:55:15Z

CMSGT JAMES OWEN U.S. Air Force, Retired James Alford Owen was born June 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo Mich. He married the love of his life, Verna Larsen, June 10, 1950. During the next 62 years, they raised three children, two sons Kenneth and Timothy, and a daughter, Laura. Jim entered into the U.S. Army at 17, at the end of World War II, and became a member of the U.S. Air Force when it first separated from the Army Air Corp. He served proudly for 20 years, retiring from the Air Force with many distinguishing honors, not the least becoming one of the original Chief Master Sergeants after the rank of E-9 was created. Shortly after retiring from his military service, he worked at Exxon Oil Refinery in Benicia, Calif. as a risk manager. Jim passed quietly at home Thursday morning, Aug. 16, 2012, after a return of the cancer. In addition to his three children, Jim is survived by nine grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123

William Gilmore stationed about 1957

brandibself — 2012-07-16 19:42:59Z

Looking for william gilmore or anybody that remembers him. He has a son that he is not aware of. He was stationed at Perrin around 1957. The female is Eleanor Valdez (self) Any information would be helpful.

Frank Neece, US Air Force, Mildenhall, Suffolk, UK, 1958/59, Cherokee Indian

LynHouston — 2012-07-13 13:14:41Z

Friend looking for his father, Frank Neece, descendants or information. Cherokee Indian, based at Mildenhall, Suffolk, UK in 1958/59, then posted to Mexico. Don't know information about his home state. Mother's name: Wendy Howard.

Thanks
Lyn

Re: Tachikawa AFB Japan Base Map

yokota69 — 2012-07-05 03:22:11Z

I am not sure i sent you a reply about the maps, email me at mskids001@aol.com Mike Skidmore

Re: Tachikawa AFB Japan Base Map

yokota69 — 2012-07-05 03:21:21Z

I am not sure i sent you a reply about the tachi map, email me at mskids001@aol.com

Re: Tachikawa AFB Japan Base Map

yokota69 — 2012-07-05 02:41:46Z

please come and join my tachikawa air base web site, we do have some in the group that were at tachi the same time as you were. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TachikawaAirBaseJapan/

here is my tachikawa air base facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/377719578936686/

I have thousands of photos from tachi 1945 to 1977 when the base was closed down as well as the base maps i can email you . send me a note to: mskids001@aol.com mike skidmore

Re: Tachikawa AFB Japan Base Map

jandbtolbert — 2012-07-05 02:09:25Z

I was a pilot in the 22nd Troop Carrier Squadron stationed at Tachikawa from the fall of 1949 until the spring of 1952. I flew C-54s all through the "active" part of the Korean conflict. I progressed from a 2nd Lt. co-pilot through 1st Lt. Aircraft Commander. We flew under General Tunner after the Inchon invasion. We were frequently TDY to Ashia, Japan, or one of the Korean fields. I made a few trips into Pyongyang, North Korea. We generally flew cargo into Korea and most of the time flew wounded out. When not engaged in Korean activity we flew to Guam, Okinawa, Formosa, or the Philippines. I got out of the service in 1953 and spent 30 years as a University Professor. Robert Tolbert

Derl Burger/ Records/ Discharge Papers/ Upper Heyford

tricianorton61 — 2012-06-29 10:27:44Z

Hi i am looking for records on a Derl Burger, i know he was in the US army and would have been stationed in England around the early 50's. I think he was originally born in Ohio. I think he went back to the states around 1954. If anybody could help with finding any records on Derl Burger, that would be very helpful.
P.S He was stationed in upper heyford base, in oxfordshire.

Lackland AFB/Kelly Field Searching for Birth Father

sham180 — 2012-06-16 04:11:18Z

Searching for info on father, Leo A. Champagne. He would have been at Lackland AFB or Kelly Airfield around 1955. I, Geraldine Champagne was born in 1956 in San Antonio, TX. Family history and medical history would be a welcome plus.

Re: Lackland AFB/Kelly Field Searching for Biological Father

sham180 — 2012-06-16 04:08:20Z

Thank you for the info. I would like to have information about him (including medical history) and hopefully contact him in the near future.

Re: Lackland AFB/Kelly Field

ycaso77 — 2012-06-03 18:23:32Z

What type of information are you looking for? If you're looking for his military service information, you'll have to request his records from NARA.
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/

That page will give you instructions on how to request the records.

Lackland AFB/Kelly Field

sham180 — 2012-06-01 05:03:10Z

Looking for info on father, Leo A. Champagne. He would have been at Lackland AFB or Kelly Airfield around 1955. I, Geraldine Champagne was born in 1956 in San Antonio, TX.

Re: Books

Nemec_Lowstetter — 2012-05-29 01:26:30Z

I will gladly pay you for this book. I have been looking for it for some time.

Janet Nemec
35108 Nikki Avenue
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039

Re: Books

Nemec_Lowstetter — 2012-05-29 01:24:59Z

I would love a copy of the squadron t book, my Dad is in this book. I love the history and learning everything about my Dad that I can.

TALBOT or TALBOTT USAF

KaceyAnn — 2012-04-28 18:41:20Z

Looking for information on an Angela Talbot or Talbott (probably married name). Her husband was stationed in the USAF. She had a son sometime between 1955 and 1961, probably 1958-1960. Last known area of residence was in Arizona. It has been rumored for years that her son (born late 1950's-1960) is actually our 1/2 brother, fathered by our dad, James T. Coan, while her husband was TDY. Apparently they had an on-going relationship for some time. This rumor was validated recently at the passing of our dad. Any information related to this subject would be much appreciated.

Re: missing son looking for missing father

PatriciaKeck850 — 2012-04-24 14:23:52Z

I have found a F M Ragland, and a Floyd D Raland in St. Louis, Mo.