Locator

A VVA STAFF REPORT

Send your Locator and Reunion notices to Locator, The VVA Veteran, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Or email veteranlocator@vva.org or mkeating@vva.org. The Locator and Reunion services are provided without charge.

Looking for anyone who served with USN MCB-Forty (Seabees). All eras welcome; 1942-2012. Contact: Bruce Cheek, 563-349-4129; b.cheek@mchsi.com

Trying to locate Douglas P. George (MP) from Pittsburgh and John Bauer (MP) from Germantown, Pa. Both served with me at Long Binh, 1972-73. Contact: Gary M. Fredenberg, 840 McKinley Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14220; 716-827-7145.

Trying to find Chuck Brady from Patrol Squadron 4, Barber’s Point, Hawaii, 1971. Contact: Tom Menet, 17 Starlight Dr., Harpswell, ME 04079; 207-725-8116.

Looking for anyone who served with me in VP Squadron. My inflight aircrew ordnance nickname was “Andy Ord.” Contact: Andy Anderson, 3130 South Deer Ave., Middleburg, FL 32068; 904-505-0827.

Looking for anyone who was stationed on the U.S.S. Marias (AO-57) in 1967 while it was in Newport News. Contact: Elliot “Jersey” Brenner, #1045911, Buckingham C.C., P.O. Box 430, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

Trying to locate Jack Leninger, the author of Time Heals No Wounds. He was in Vietnam with the 4th Div. He is from Illinois. Contact: Doug Berg, 4037 Dolbil Dr., St. Louis, MO 63125; 314-638-4295.

Looking for a pen pal. I’m a one-time sailor from 1986-94. Contact: John Wilson, #0-T21940, ZCI, 2739 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33541.

Looking for the medevac crew that picked me up by Vandigriff with a left arm injury on January 30 or 31, or close to this date. I’m also looking for the guy who was going on R&R from Khe Sanh on or about March 2. We left on foot to Da Nang to get our flights. Also, looking for the African-American man who offered me a ride in his helicopter. Contact: Richard Overholser, 922 Summit Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071; 651-459-6648; Clam6567@comcast.net

Trying to find other former members of Vietnam Special Operations Group “Scavenger,” which changed names, ranks, and units with each operation, including Air-America and Cambodia/Laos missions between 1964-72. Also, those who were in the CIA’s MK-ULTRA and CHAOS operations stateside, as I was. Contact: Robert Cotner, #93780, J.H.C.C., J-A-O-202-B, P.O. Box 548, Lexington, OK 73051.

Looking for Robert Opalinksi, B299 Engrs, Phan Rang, 1971. Last-known address L.A. We were also on the same Freedom Bird. Contact: Michael Boone, 415-621-5952; BooneSF@gmail.com

Trying to find my cousin, Wayne DeTavernier, raised in Melvindale, Mich., who served in Vietnam in an Army tank division. I’ve not seen or heard from him since the 1960s. He had a brother, Rick. I served in the USAF from 1966-70. I’d also love photos of K.I. Sawyer AFB, 1966-68, 62nd F.I.S., especially T-33A, or of Elmandorf AFB, 1968-70, OMS, T-33-A. Contact: Paul Bero, #192686, Kinross Correctional, 16770 South Watertower Dr., Kincheloe, MI 49788.

Looking for men I served with during my tour in Vietnam in the River Assault Group 13. My boat was A-131-4. I have spoken to one of the men I served with, Thomas Yost, but I would be interested in connecting with more people, particularly Bobby Lee Davis, John Joseph Ippolito, Daniel H. Janikowski, Bruce Delane Johnson, or Virgil Henry Perry. Contact: Rob Somerville, retdet69@gmail.com

Looking for anyone in the Army stationed in Cam Ranh Bay, March-November 1968, in the HHD 22nd Replacement Bn. Contact: Abelino Gutierrez, 760-217-7141; jawbone0419x@yahoo.com

Looking for the owner of a dog tag that my brother-in-law found in his backyard in Vietnam. It appears to belong to an American soldier, Donald Winterhalter. We would like to return it to the owner or family members. Contact: Dinh Vu, vuhuudinh@hotmail.com

Looking for any veteran who was stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas (Army Depot) during the Vietnam War. Were you exposed to Agent Orange like I was? I served in the Navy on the transit line at Operations (Hanger) from 1965-67. I worked on incoming Huey helicopters off C130, 133, and 141 aircraft, off-loading wounded soldiers and equipment. We also unloaded soldiers for hospital care. Now they’re saying there was no record of Agent Orange where I was stationed. I would like to hear from anyone who can confirm what I was exposed to. Contact: Vince (Ski) Supienski, 22 Hollywood Ave., Leonardo, NJ 07737; 732-291-7944; 732-221-4065; dshea154@comcast.net

Looking for someone who lost an inscribed Zippo lighter in Sydney, Australia, several years ago. The inscription reads: “Presented to Lieut. G. MacGregor, Seals USA, NAM, 1960.” If you are the owner of this lighter, I’ll return it to you. Contact: Liam, cusacks102@yahoo.com

Trying to locate O’Neil, Napolicano, and Kelly, who went to Parris Island with a veteran I’m working for. You served together between October 1973 and January 28, 1974, Plt. 1000 at Cherry Point and MCAS New River. Contact: Shelly Suslik, realfinemarine@outlook.com

Trying to locate anyone who served with my husband, Donald Howard Van Order, at Seoul Military Hospital in 1969-70. He was with the 65th Medical Brigade and was also stationed at Camp Zama Hospital. Contact: vanorderbj@gmail.com

Looking for Timothy Morrow (Ohio)  and Jim Sweet (Fla.). We were stationed together in Germany between ’72-73 at HHQ, HHC USA TRANSCOM EUR. I’m also looking for Army veterans Roger Keesee (Okla.) and Billy Adams (Texas), who served with me at Ft. McClellan with the 365th Trans. Co.. Contact: John Beal, #0024543, Caledonia Minimum, P.O. Box 222, Tillery, NC 27887.

Trying to find five more stories for the completion of my book. If you experienced combat-related divine intervention, in which a life or lives were saved in Vietnam, please forward a brief description of your experience to me. Contact: Mike Burns, P.O. Box 187, Clifton, TX 76634.

Looking for anyone who served with my father, Richard Ray Dunlap, in Vietnam between 1968-73. I believe he was stationed at Fort Hood at one time. My father may have been exposed to Agent Orange during his service. Some of the genetic defects caused by exposure may have been passed down to me. Contact: Michael Paul Dunlap #1799793, Stiles Unit, 3060 F.M. 3514 RD, Beaumont, TX 77705.

Looking for anyone from 3rd Amtrac Bn. Ltr., Company D, 1st Mar. Bde., Kaneohe Bay from 1971-72. We were in an accident on December 17, 1971, on the coastline, and I need help with a claim. Contact: Melvin Dill, 12 West 8th St., Chester, PA 19013; brotherdilli@gmail.com

Trying to locate Rob McCarthy, who lives on Camano Island, Wash., and served in 1970 in the 101st Airborne Division, and Edward Moriarty, who wrote a paragraph about a helicopter crash on June 18, 1970. I’m also looking for anyone who might have known Danny Lee Archer, who was on the helicopter that crashed on the aforementioned date. He was with Unit B/2/17 CAV, D troop, stationed at Camp Eagle. Contact: Cheryl, charlieann51@gmail.com

Two Vietnam vets, Richard Cornejo (San Antonio) and Skip Nichols (Walla Walla, Wash.) are looking for our old buddy Thomas Miller (Milwaukee). We were in basic together at MCRD San Diego in 1966, Platoon 2078. We also went through radio school together. If you know how to contact Tom Miller or his family, please get in touch. Contact: Cranz Nichols, 509-200-1496; skippernichols@icloud.com

Looking for an Army veteran, David Coldren, who may be from West Virginia. He served with my father, Wayne Blagden, in 1970 as part of the 196th Americal Division, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, A Company, south of Da Nang. Contact: Melissa Blagden, blagden27@gmail.com

Looking for anyone who was in the Army drug treatment center in Long Binh in 1971. Contact: Rickey Black, rickeylblack@icloud.com

Trying to find anyone from C Co, 4/21, 11th Inf. Div. who remembers when, at the end of October ’69, a blast in the rice bowl at Duc Pho killed Arnie and injured others, including myself. I was knocked down a hill by the blast and lost 75 percent of my high frequency hearing. The VA claims I had the hearing loss before joining the army. Contact: lasands48@gmail.com

Looking for a fellow Marine from Vietnam, 1968. We went on R&R together to Bangkok. I only know him by his first initials, F.L. Johnson, and that his home was in Philadelphia. I was with the 1st Marine Division, 2/5, Echo Co. in Vietnam from ’68-69. Contact: David Johnson, 903-249-1832; pinman4@verizon.net

Looking for anyone who served with me in the 577th Engineer Battalion, 1966-67. Specifically: Billy Graham, Johnny Spikes, Dale Kline, Jerry Simpson, Christopher Cross, Homer May, Marvin “Willie” Williamson, Sgt. Totten, or anyone else from the 577th Engineer Battalion (Ft. Benning). Also looking for “Sandy” from the 119th Transportation Co. Contact: Norm, 301-414-0365; normpadgett@gmail.com

Looking for a Vietnam veteran, Rondall E. McKenzie. I have his dog tag, which was recovered by a Vietnamese man I recently befriended, who found the tag when he was a child in the town of Quang Tri. Contact: Barry Shore, bdscgt@skybest.com

Trying to locate Monte and Melvin Wright (twins) from Riverside, Calif., or anyone else who served with me in 45th GS Gp., 62nd Maint. Bn. (1969-70). Need witness for claim. Contact: John (Head) Schroeder, SID 5434004, 2605 State St., Salem, OR 97310.

Trying to locate Capt. Bell, 1964-65, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Service Battalion, Camp Butler, Okinawa. 1965-67, USMC Logistic Center, Barstow, Calif. Contact: John Kolb, Jr., 1079 Wintook Dr., Ivins, UT 84738; 435-688-0322; wizardotrd@msn.com

Looking for Ed Yashinski, USMC. I need his help in my BVA case. Contact: Gunnar Gundersen, 714-540-1235; gunnar.gundersen@lw.com; or Joe Lee, 530-736-1159; joelee91911@yahoo.com

Looking for more information on Sgt. Edgar E. Parker, KIA July 23, 1968. Contact: Mike Parker, michael.parker@gmail.com

Trying to locate Daniel Roy, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines in Vietnam, May 1969. He saved a drowning fellow Marine in the Da Krong River. Contact: Jim Roark, roarkjim@yahoo.com

Trying to locate anyone who served with the 1st Battalion, 83rd Artillery in 1966-71 in Vietnam. We hold reunions and have a website. Contact: Bill Taggart, artillery_83rd@yahoo.com or go to 83rd_artillery.home.comcast.net

Trying to locate any family member of Donald G Carr. I have found out his fate and wish to get the following information to them: owee58.com/2015/07/10/donald-g-carr-listed-as-missing-in-action/ Contact: Owen, riptide.nhatrang@gmail.com

For my website Medic in the Green Time, and a possible book, I’m asking veterans to respond to the phrase: “Thank you for your service.” Guidelines: Three to five pages. Please include your branch of service, unit, and year. Contact: Marc Levy, silverspartan@gmail.com

Looking for information on Roger, my friend on Vung Chua Mountain in Qui Nhon. He died within weeks of going home when a pickup flipped and crushed him. I cannot remember his last name. This happened between 1968-69. He was a really great guy, and I would like to tell his family that. Contact: John Smear, 937-271-8533; jsmear@att.net

Looking for Vietnam veterans interested in joining a Facebook group with more than 6,800 members. No politics, just brotherhood. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1433178430238350/ If you need help, send me an e-mail telling me when you were in Vietnam (mm/yy-mm/yy) and your unit(s) and I’ll add you. Contact: Richard Clinton, r.clinton@5thmaintenancebn.com

My father, a Vietnam veteran, has been looking for his best friend and tank crewman since an accident on May 15, 1971. My father’s tank was struck head on by a truck. He has been trying to find his friend, Francisco Quesada, ever since. His name is not on The Wall. They were members of the 7/15th Field Artillery, service battery 1970-71. Contact: David, that_1_dude_14@hotmail.com

Trying to find Maj. Frank Howard, who was in the USAF in Vietnam, May 1967. He ditched his aircraft in the ocean, and my father rescued him. Contact: Dean A. Kidd, RN, 221 W. 18th St., Gibson City IL 60936; 217-784-5831 (H); 217-784-2500 (W).

Need help for a claim. I was a field medic with Hq. 3rd Bde., USARU (Med Co., 1st CSSR, 3rd Bde.), 1969-71. I was with the 1st Cav. We were a “mini cap” in the field for one night. Need verification that I got very sick the next night. Contact: William C. Stotler, 3515 Florence Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211; 513-661-6981 (home); 513-675-8145 (cell).

Trying to locate 1st Lt. John P. Albers, C Co., 3/47th, 9th Inf. Div., who was injured in Vietnam on June 12, 1969. Contact: Daniel P. Bonner, Jr., 610-459-1411; danielbonnerjr@hotmail.com

Trying to locate anyone who served at the Army 91st Evac. Hosp. at Chu Lai, February-April 1971. I received life-saving treatment there, and would like to locate an ICU nurse who visited me after I was removed from the unit. She was short with dark hair, and was from Ohio. During her visit, I started to hemorrhage, and her visit saved my life. I would like to thank her. Contact: Joe, Americal196@sbcglobal.net

Need help for a claim. Looking for Airman 1st Class Nicky Hutchinson, who served with 824th Civil Engr. Sqdrn., Kadena AFB, Okinawa, 1965-67. I believe he was from Ohio. Contact: Terry Burks, 53 Valley Rd., Warren, CT 06777; twblcr@gmail.com

Searching for information about Vietnam veteran Bob Grey, whom I met in Finland in Riihimäen Erämessut. Contact: Harri Hyytinen, Roukotie 3, 40250 Jyväskylä, Finland; harri_hyytinen@yahoo.co.uk

Trying to locate Daniel Schultz (from the Detroit area), who served with the Army in Bien Hoa, January-February 1967. Contact: Allan Ogg, Ogg Investigative Services, LLC, P.O. Box 6003, Saginaw, MI 48608; 989-297-0991; Ogginvestigativeservices@charter.net

Seeking anyone who served with 35th/538th Landclearers in Vietnam. We would like you to join us at reunions. Contact: Larry Dohe, 785-526-7783; dohefarm@wtciweb.com

Looking for Sgt. John Turner, TASVC, MCRD, who was stationed at Camp Pendleton, San Diego. He picked me up at the Trailways Bus Station on November 19, 1982. Contact: Reginald S. Lewis #AY2902, Box 244, Graterford, PA 19426.

Trying to find Navy Engineman EN2 Jerry Sihovic (S.D.) or anyone else who served with MSB Detachment, Alpha Minesweepers, Nha Be, 1966-67. Sihovic’s last-known location was Minneapolis. Contact: Robert B. Beattie, 906 Peridot Ct., Carson City, NV 89705; 775-301-8916.

Trying to contact anyone who served with OSI Detachment 5008, Pleiku. Contact: James Church, jimarlee@goeaston.net

Looking for the gentleman in this photo. My mother in law is the little girl and her brother is the boy on the left. She would like to express her thanks and gratitude. Contact: Cao Tran and Kim Thien Mai, caohoc@yahoo.com