The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

“Johnnie” Johnson Chapter #115 of Lima, Ohio
The Officers of the Lima Ohio “Johnnie” Johnson Chapter #115 being sworn in above are (l. to r). Taylor Hale and Howard Kohler (Trustees), Bill Chidester (Sgt. at
Arms), Walter Huffer (Treasurer), Wilbur Hurd (Secretary), Bob Stratton (Trustee), David Jarvis (2nd Vice President), Stanley Hill (Assistant Chaplain).
“The Lima Ohio “Johnnie” Johnson Chapter #115 KWVA
held their election of officers in July. They were sworn in by
KWVA National President Harley Coon shown in picture at
right. Next to flag is ex-POW George Bingham, who was in
POW camp same time as Mr. Coon. “Johnnie” Johnson, also a
former POW, was present. George Bingham has his left hand on
the American Flag with President Gene King’s left hand on
George’s right shoulder, and each officer doing the same in a traditional
“solidarity” ceremony.
(Thank you Wilbur Hurd for photo and chapter update.)
Central Florida Chapter #153
Pictured are ladies from various KWVA Auxiliary Chapters in Florida who attended
the Ladies Luncheon at the 15th Annual KWVA National Reunion in Mobile
Alabama. on Sept. 14th. The Ladies of the KWVA Auxiliaries say the reunion was
a rousing success and we hope to attend many more.
(Thank you Helen Saccente (back row, far right) for photo and
your views on the reunion. We are proud of your contributions to
our chapters and national.)
The members of “Johnnie” Johnson Chapter #115 pictured are (from left to
right) Dillon Staas, Newsletter Editor; Vera Siebanoller, Historian; Wilbur Hurd,
Secretary; Davis Jarvis, 2nd VP; Raleigh Batty and Gene King, Chapter
President at ribbon cutting ceremony at the opening of the Allen County Fair.
Our chapter was chosen to lead off the annual fair parade this year.
(Thanks, Dillon for the photo and letter. Another super event.)
Dear members and readers: I must repeat again that
articles from newspapers take a lot of time to scan and most are
too long to retype. Photos from newspapers also do not copy
well. I tend to use original photos and articles that are typewritten
in lower case. I still have to optically scan everything in to
the computer and it sure helps when you type them well, in 12
point type and keep the length to a minimum. . — Editor.
Central Jersey Chapter # 148
Elected to office at the July 1st meeting were:
President ..................................................B Erwin Hampson;
Vice President ........................................ B John O’Boyle and
Re-Elected Secretary-Treasurer ..................B Arnold Wolfson
New Address for Chapter # 148
Korean War Veterans Ass’n
Central Jersey Chapter 148
P.O. Box 125
East Brunswick, NJ 08816-0125
(Thank you Erwin for the update. Please send this information
to Nancy Monson per her message on page 5 of November-
December issue of the Graybeards. We expect to reprint new lists
and also place in the Graybeards. We need all chapters and
departments to respond to this request.)
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