Kwaj Lost & Searching

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Updated: 04/18/2008 08:27 AM EST
 

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Looking for Doug Madsen (sp?)  Doug and I were friends at age 10, from Fanwood New Jersey. His family moved to Kwajalein then where he went through high school, graduating in 1976, I believe.  If you know Doug, direct him to Bob Schott at robert@schottmail.com or phone 908-276-6108. Thanks!
I am looking for Wally Thompson who worked for Western Electric on Kwajalein Island during the 1960s. If anyone knows where he is, please e-mail me. rachelfall@sbcglobal.net. My parents knew him and I would like to ask him some questions about Kwajalein during that time period.
Can you help me?  I'm trying to figure out if there was a community newsletter or magazine that may have been distributed among the folks living on Kwaj during the early 1960s.  I'm looking in particular for a certain cartoon that may have appeared in an issue that would have been submitted by a Richard Parker who worked for Western Electric/Bell Labs. I'm not sure if the cartoon was in Stars & Stripes (I've just sent them an e-mail as well) but it could have been in a more local newsletter. Does anyone know if such a newsletter existed and where I can search for back issues?  Thanks, Rachel Fall, email me: rachelfall@sbcglobal.net
Looking for people who may have known Rebecca Sanchez, a nurse who worked on Kwajalein Island in the early 1960s.  Anyone with stories or photos, please contact me. I'm her daughter. Thanks, Rachel Fall, email me: rachelfall@sbcglobal.net
Looking for Donna Groth and Denise Morrow  I knew them from Texas, way back when. Please email me contact information for Donna and/or Denise, Thanks, Beth McHenry, mchenry@uta.edu.
Looking for Herbert Takiyama and Walt Peterson  My name is Joe Piccolo and I was a Lieutenant fire inspector on Kwaj l960-66. Am looking to hear from Herbert Takiyama who may live in Maui now. Also teacher Walt Peterson, who was a good friend and diving buddy. Contact me if you know their whereabouts. piccolo@izoom.net
Looking for Mike Abraham  I had a great friend I would love to find who was on Kwaj during the 91-93 timeframe!  If anyone knows how to contact Mike Abraham, please let me know!  Email Ginger Lee - ginger.anderson@us.army.mil, Thanks!
I'd like hear from someone that was on Canton Island during 1975   Hello, My name is Clint Rice I was with Global Associates as a fireman on Canton Island in '75'. would like to contact anyone that you know who was also there at that time.  Thank you, Clint.  email: cmslrice@rtinet.com
Did you know my Grandfather, Jonah Mawae?  My grandfather lived on Kwajalein for years and would only come home during the wintertime to stay with us each year.  I never asked him about his "home away from home" and would like to know if there is a site or newsletter to ask if anyone could tell me more about my grandfather.  His name was Jonah Mawae.  I would also like to hear more about your Kwajalein 2008 reunion.  If there is a chance that I could meet people that may have worked with or know me grandfather, I would be truly grateful.  Thank you for any help you can provide me!  Mahalo, Shawn L. Mawae.  Please email me at smawae@hicoffeeco.com or shawniemawae@yahoo.com.  If you would like to contact me over the phone, my cell number is 808-228-3090 or office #808-843-4242. I am on Oahu so it probable would be better to email me.
Looking for Gabriel (Gabe) Duvellia   I left Kwaj in 1978 and have always wondered what happen to my room mate.  He was from Haiti. He worked on Meck in MICB.  I would enjoy hearing from him or anyone that might know his whereabouts.  Regards, Larry McCartin, Brownsville, Texas, kh6ity@aol.com
Can anyone can help me?  I need to find where I can obtain a copy of divorce papers that were signed on Kwajalein August 8, 2002 by Julie Balter divorcing Daniel Kent Balter.  I need an address where I can obtain a copy for my son's records.  I couldn't find on the internet where to look, can you help me?  Sincerely, Harold Balter, hbalter@countryvisioncable.com
Wonder if anyone still remembers Myra Sievers  Hi my name is Rose Smith , my ex mother-in-law Myra Sievers lived on Kwaj from 1966-1969.  She did lots of acting productions known as Mother Myras review.  She was also in the Global wives club. I just wonder if anyone still remembers her as I am writing some memoirs about her.  Her husband was Robert or Bob.  Thanks, Rose Smith, rose.smith6@worldnet.att.net.
Looking for Kwaj people in San Francisco Bay Area  I am looking for anyone who was on Kwaj during the 80s to reconnect with old friends. Nick Chamberlain class of ’89, nick_kathy@comcast.net
Looking for Richard Brooks  My husband John Spivey is looking for one of his friends Richard Brooks.  He was on the island until 2004.  If you now how to locate him please send forward him this email.  Thanks, Martha Spivey, Martha.Spivey@omnicare.com
Looking for Brenda Yeargo and Donavan McDonald  I was there in 1987 working on the runway resurfacing project. I worked for Clement Pacific at the time. I lost touch with a wonderful girl named Brenda Yeargo and a great guy, Donavan McDonald. I would really like to find these two folks, and anyone else who worked for Clement Pacific in 1987. Thank you so much for your help, and for your wonderful website. Susan Lewis, email: snl8187@yahoo.com
Looking for Noelia O'Neal/Powell Kwajalein circa 1988 - 1990. Neolia was a Pan Am employee who worked as a secretary, married to Robert O'Neal while on island. Believe Noelia went back to Cocoa, Florida where she worked as a beautician in a beauty salon. Anybody having any information on "Noelia" please contact: LTC Michael O'Connor or Blanca O'Connor, rockclimber55@hotmail.com or (703) 693-1960 Home: (703) 241-3198 or Cell:(915) 241-3198.
Looking for John King circa 1988 - at least 1991. John was assigned as a Government employee working at Range Command. John was married to Okcha and had two children, one named John Paul and the other Marie. Anybody having any information on John please contact: LTC Michael O'Connor or Blanca O'Connor - rockclimber55@hotmail.com or (703) 693-1960 Home: (703) 241-3198 or Cell: (915) 241-3198.
Trying to locate Bill Schade  He worked in the Installation Group at the Communications building.  This group installed all the towers and microwave systems. Is there anyone that might have his email or a contact address? He left Kwaj in the early 80s. His name was Wilheim Willi but he went by Bill. He work with me and was a friend of the family. Please email Donald Midkiff,  donmidkiff2001@yahoo.com, if you have  contact information for Bill Schade.  Thank You
Searching for my Biological Parents  My name is Diane Meridieth and I am searching for my biological parents.  I was born in Ebeye November 18, 1972.  I was adopted by Mr & Mrs William Meridieth Jr.  The Meridieths were stationed in Ebeye in 1972.  My Biological Grandmother worked for William "Bill and Marlys Meridieth as their housekeeper and sometimes Nanny.  Bill and Marlys arrive with 4 sons, Mark (11), Ron (10), Don (6), John (3).  I am Japanese and Polynesian decent, both my lungs had collapsed and I spent the first year of my life in the hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii.  I think my name may have been Rose, however I am not sure.  If you have any information that may help me in my search please email me at d_meridieth@yahoo.com.
Help Me Find My Father  My name is Keyko Lewis and I was raised on Ebeye and born on Kwaj, July 8, 1969.  I am searching for my father. My grandma told me my father was Hawaiian and he worked on Kwaj between 1960 to 1970 at the Global Associates Carpenter Shop. I was also informed that his Marshallese friend was named "Mabe" and he worked for him at the carpenter shop.  My dad's name is Lester but they call him Les. Right now he should be around 60 to 70 years old. I'm sorry I do not have more information to provide in I'm searching to meet my father. If anyone reading this has more information that could help me find him, please email me, Keyko Lewis, lewisr044@hawaii.rr.com.
Looking for Tom Begody  Aloha, I'm trying to get in touch with an old friend of mine. The name is Tom Begody. He was working at Kwaj during the 90's at Roi-Namur. Your help in this matter is highly appreciated. Komol tata.  I can be reached at (808) 782-5821 or at my email address above.  Sincerely, Takajur Pedro Lather, 1545 Linapuni St. Apt 1413, Honolulu, HI 96819, email marylu_rilometo@verizon.net
Looking for Linda and Danny Abbott  Danny was an Army Lieutenant Colonel-logistics who were on Kwaj in 1985-87 time frame. During this time I was the Army lawyer (JAG) assigned to Kwaj; it was the best Army tour I ever had. I was the lawyer but also coached the Spartans boys and girls soccer teams. If possible, I would like to visit Kwaj again if that is possible for a retired Army officer. Can you help me locate them? Many thanks LTC (Ret) Greg Taylor-Fayetteville-Tennesee, gregt01@charter.net
Where's Michael O'Bryne?  Hi folks, I had the honor of residing in Paradise from '69-'72 as a dependent.  I was 15 and worked at what was then the "Small Boat Marina" (BTW, does it still exist - if so, in what form, rules, pix?).  I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and working for the most influential, gregarious, upbeat, can-do, and supportive person in my life-to-date  - Mr. Michael O'Bryne.  Mike was the manager of the SBM at the time, I believe it was run by Global.  Does anyone out there happen to know where he might have gone?  I know he was from Ireland, and last I heard (yrs ago) he may have married a Marshallese woman.  If anyone has even a clue - if you would drop me an email, that'd be great!  Thanks in advance, Tim Tromley, info4tim@optonline.net
Looking for Dina Fitzpatrick  If anyone knows how I can contact her, email me.  Thanks, Barbara Kravas, bkravas@esdesign.com
Looking for guys I worked with at Roi-Namur power plant 1990 -1993  ANIBA JOHN, MARCH RUBIN, RAY JIMMINEZ, TONTO, TED, LARRY RANG.  I would love to hear from them.  GARY THOMPSON, email me at  osubucksfan01@hotmail.com
Looking for Gabe Duviella  (not sure spelling of last name is correct).  He was my roommate in Kwaj in the 1970's. He was a very large black man and came from Haiti. He worked on Meck Island in MICB.  Please contact me if you have any info at kh6ity@aol.com, Larry McCartin Brownsville, Texas (956) 831-0434
Looking for Nelle Donald Deane  I am looking for Nelle Donald Deane. She was a resident of Ebeye until she married Randall Deane in the late 1980's and moved to Bermuda. The last we heard was she was moving back to the Marshall Islands about a year later. Anyone knowing her whereabouts please contact us. Johnny0299@aol.com
Looking for Jeff Allred, Kwaj 1980-83  He's somewhere in North Carolina.  I would also like his parents to contact me also.  Thanks, Dave Blackwell, ph. 508-291-2225, emonbeachrmi@verizon.net.  Thanks, Dave Blackwell
Looking for my Grandfather, Lt. Cmdr Edgar Allen  My grandfather was the XO of Kwaj from 1960-62 and his name was Lt. Cmdr Edgar Allen.  If anyone has info on him, can you please e-mail me, Jondelepricon@aol.com
Like to contact Jerry Reppert's daughter   Hey back in the day (1994) Jerry Reppert was stationed in Kwaj. He and Ryan died there.  Anyone who may have known Jerry, I would love to have some stories to tell his daughter.  Thanks for your time, Shirley L. Baker, email CookieBkrBrat@aol.com
Kwaj kids, email me if you were at Kwaj during 1974-'76   Also, looking for Jackie Vice, Jane Self, Lisa Tomsic and of course what ever happen to those Sullivan twins?  My parents are Tim and Sue McMahon and are doing fine.  If you remember my brother Bill McMahon you can email me and I will hook you up with him. Yukwe...  McMahon, Marilee (Bird) 1974-'76, mcbirds1@aol.com
Searching for Dave White  I'd love to hear from some of the survivors of the world famous Phoenix Bar and Lounge, not to mention the 100,000-seat Charlie Gompf Memorial Indoor Stadium and Fish Cleaning facility.  {I truly believe we drove some anonymous Air Force PR Lieutenant insane when he read the Scuttlebutt about 100,000-seat domed stadium and when Dave White and I advertised lots for sale at Beautiful Southside Hills Golf Course....not to mention the Hull Island Garbage and Helicopter Service Traffic reports during afternoon traffic rush hour} and on and on and on ---Speaking of Dave White -- I have been trying to locate him for the past several years with no luck.  He was Director of Global Special Services at Canton Island.  He is originally from Tulsa and at last account was married and living somewhere in southern California (a CIO - California Improved Okie).  His correct name is Lowell David White and I really would like to hear from him again.  JmsWWatt@aol.com. James Watt
Looking for Queeny Yotama from Ebeye  My name is William Paul Barber.  I was one of the soldiers that built the armory, store and school at Kwajalein.  I met a woman named Queeny Yotama who worked on Kwaj but lived on Ebeye.  I would love it if someone could give her my address, William Barber, 3549 Franklin Ave #2 Astoria ,OR  97103.  We haven't seen each other in almost 11 years.  I miss her and would see it as a true blessing if some one would help me find her again.  Please help.  Email me at duckhunter8378@msn.com

Missing Person From Long Ago
I am looking for someone who can help find a missing person.  My father, in the Navy, was there at the end of WWII and left behind a native girl carrying his child. I have copies of the ships daily report and it shows that all of his shore leave was at Kwajalein and Tarawa.  Before my father passed away he gave me his wish that I find the girl and the child if they still live.  I have a picture of the lagoon near where she lived and pictures of the girl herself with my father.  My dad told me that before he shipped home the girl was carrying his child. I am looking for the girl or the child or both. The baby would have been born in late 1946 or early 1947. Dad shipped home in June of 1946. I would love to share memories with my sibling.  Can you help me locate this person or put me in touch with someone who can help?  Thank you for any help you can offer. The pictures are  of my dad and girl.  If anyone can help me located my sibling, email me at BroPogo@aol.com  Thanks, Steve Dalesky


This picture is of the pier from the area where the girl lived.


 



Pictures were taken in February of 1946
 
Looking for James W. Hardman  My friend has an old FD badge from his grandmother's possessions. Thinks his uncle by the name of James W. Hardman may have worked there.  Is there any idea where I may get more info on Kwajalein Fire Department, Bill Elwood, Assistant Chief, Hicksville, OH Fire Department?  soh553@mchsi.com
Looking for Jack S. Fink and John W. Kincaid  When I was on Kwajalein in 1959 working for the Transport Company of Texas, my two supervisors were Jack S. Fink and John W. Kincaid.  I was working on the flight line at the airport.  Does anyone know where I may be able to contact them?  Many thanks, Harold Kosola, KosolaJ@aol.com
Please contact me!  I am an American citizen and long time resident of Majuro, Marshall Islands. I have owned and operated a SCUBA and Marine business for 24 years and have conducted extensive research into the Marshalls campaign. I am making a list of every USA serviceman lost in the Campaign, with a story for each. I currently have over 700 aviators, besides losses at sea and on the ground. Currently looking for more info on 12 FEB 44 Japanese bombing at Roi and individual losses by MAG-31 and Mag-22 on missions. Please contact me!! Matt Holly PO Box 319 Majuro, MH 96960 Aquamar@ntamar.net is new address.
Like to contact the Pipers, Tom and Mary Alice  I'm Langbata Marbina (Ned) Iam, a Marshallese citizen who has been away from my country for 20 years and I am currently living in Denver, Colorado.  Does anyone know or have any contact with Tom and/or Mary Alice Pipers?  They were in the military while living on Kwajalein in the 1980's with their 3 children, a son and 2 daughters.  If so, please email me MLang.bikdrik@worldnet.att.net.  Posted - June 13, 2003
Who has a picture of this artifact?  I was 10 years old when my father, Lt. Col. Robert P. Wetzel, was stationed on Kwaj in '70.  He was the Air Force liaison stationed there and we lived for 3 glorious years on that lovely island.  We lived across from the community pool on the ocean side off the main drag.  I don't remember the names of the roads, heck it's been almost 30 years since I was there.  Here's is the root of my message.  My father was an avid diver. He and a few of his buddies discovered a propeller blade off of one of the wrecks in the lagoon.  Over the period of many dives, they filled drums with compressed air in an attempt to recover the blade. Ultimately, the blade was recovered and placed outside the dive hut.  I'm wondering if someone who has a picture of this artifact.  I don't know if it's still there but I'd like to think that it's still in it's place there.  My father has since passed on and this is one of the things that brings memories of him back to me. If someone can help me out I'd really appreciate it.  Thanks for your wonderful web site.  Best Regards, Matt Wetzel, mattwetzel@cfl.rr.com or Matt.Wetzel@esecurityinc.com.
Looking for Mary Slay, now Mary McMahon I believe, from North Carolina, dependent on Kwaj from 1986 to 1990. I have some things of hers she may want. Little brother named Max. E-Mail: whadley1@yahoo.com with any information please. Bill Hadley
Looking for my Uncle Ernest Mark  Hello and would like applaud you for a wonderful website you have. I’m looking for my Uncle Ernest Mark whom moved there a long time ago. He used to work for the US government, he got married and have a family there. He’s living on one of the island there, but we’re unable to locate or find him. Please, if you have heard of him or know where he is, can you give him or his family my email address to write so we can ensure he’s okay?  Aloha, Dean Mark, kinimaka@msa.attmil.ne.jp
Looking for a uncle that we have not seen since 1988 when my grandparents passed away.  He left the USA about 1977.  I know that since 1977 he has lived in the Marshall Islands.  The last time I saw him I was 15 so I might be a little fuzzy on the details but I think he said that he had married a girl by the name of Selena and he had 7 kids.  His name is John Richard Jubell.  His older brother (my Father) will be turning 60 in 2003.  I would like to surprise him for his birthday and have all 6 of his siblings with him on that very special day.  I am not sure that he would come even if I found him but at least we would now if he was still alive.  I am now married and have two children.  If  he would not like to come back at least we might be able to get an address to send letters and photographs.  If you could look in your local phone book and get me a phone number to call whether it be the local authorities or his I would be very grateful. Thank you, God Bless, Robin Jubell - Davis, trdavis@pionet.net
Lost Dog Tags  I lost my Dog Tags (H. H. Hice) in the Jap raid on Roi-Namur Feb.12, 1944. If group does any excavating on Roi-Namur and finds any Dog Tags with my name on them, I would love to get them back. They would still be in good shape because at that time they were made of Brass.  Thank you, Herbert H. Hice, herbiger@comcast.net
Looking for Scott Eady  I went to HS with a guy named Scott Eady who had lived on Kwaj with his Dad in the mid to late '80s, but was sent back stateside to finish schooling.  Does anyone know how to get in touch with Scott?  Please contact me if you do.  Thank you, Frank Caldwell, fmc@elmco.com
Looking for sponsor for 25 Infantry Officers from 3rd Infantry Brigade, Schofield Barracks. Will be conducting Officer Professional Development (OPD) for infantry, artillery and chaplain perspectives during WWII. Time for sponsorship is Mar-April 2003. POC is CH (MAJ) Schaefer @ 3bdchap@schofield.army.mil, or 808-655-2537. God bless you!  Chaplain Schaefer, "Prayerborne!"
Looking for Lt. Harry A. Luckett  Stationed with the Kwaj Police Dept until Aug 02, 2001, said he was moving to San Diego, CA.  Please help me re-establish this connection.  Thanks, Robin  robinhorn@iwon.com
Looking for Sally Donahue  I need an email address. Bob Redden, realtor@aye.net
Robin Barnousky Horn-Looking for Dare Officer Harry A. Luckett  Please contact me if you know him. Thanks! robinhorn@iwon.com