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Korean War POW Mysteries

Posted by on Jul 2, 2013 in Info | 0 comments

Korean War POW Mysteries
The Korean & Cold War POW/MIA Network is trying to establish how many men were held in China and if any may still be there or in Russia. They are asking everyone to view these videos and report if they recognize anyone.
There are now two films online of US POWs in North Korean hands during the war: the “new” one and the film of US POWs in Pyongyang (seen before and in stills).
Please help us identify these men – especially the names of those who did not return.
The mystery of “The Horse:” USMC POW in Soviet Union or Hoax?
Please contact:
John Zimmerlee
 Exec Dir, Korean & Cold War POW/MIA Network
3342 Brickey Ln
Marietta GA 30068
or
Mark Sauter

Underage Military Service

Posted by on Jul 1, 2013 in Info | 1 comment

The organization for underaged veterans is Veterans Of Underage Military Service. Their address is:

18802 Rogers Pass
San Antonio, Texas 78258

Phone is 1-888-653-8867 (toll free), web site is oldvums.com. National Commander is Bernard Doyle.

Membership is open to all including the Merchant Marines.

Designation of Beneficiary

Posted by on Jul 1, 2013 in Info | 0 comments

Defense Finance and Accounting Service( DFAS) emphasizes the need for Retired Military service members to make certain their Designation of Beneficiary paperwork is up to date and on file.

Purple Heart Update

Posted by on Jul 1, 2013 in Info | 2 comments

Those brave heroes who were Promoted to Glory while a POW from Dec 7th 1941 to the present have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal! The regulations have been changed and now Next Of Kin (Moms and Dads and siblings) can apply to get that medal. This happened because of an outstanding effort by Brenda and Rick Tavares. Brenda’s Next of Kin, Melvin Morgan died while with the Tiger Survivors in North Korea. Without these two outstanding individuals this would never have became law. Many helped and I thank you all for your efforts. Congressman Bob Filner and Senator Barbara Boxer worked very hard to accomplish this and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.

Brenda Tavares was presented her Next Of Kin’s Purple Heart for Melvin Morgan by Congressman Bob Filner on 18 April 2009 in San Diego California. Tiger Survivors, Henry Arakaki, David (Moo Moo) Vilafana and Shorty Estabrook were in attendance. Brenda’s husband, Rick, was there and all smiles was he.

Submitted by Shorty Estabrook

DFAS Retired Pay Newsletter

Posted by on Jul 1, 2013 in Info | 0 comments

The first issue of the DFAS Retired Pay Newsletter for 2009 is available. In this issue you will find information on The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, offset of pay for disability-based compensation, safekeeping of bonds, the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)/Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP) Open Season which was extended through Feb. 28, 2009.