ADAMEK, CWO William A. - 1920 - 2004 See CWO William A. Adamek
1616th  Support Sqdn

11/07/2003    I was at  Moulins 1955 to closing In 1957.

9-4-09  Note from James "Tennessee" Alberson:  Guess I need to tell you Anthony Addison has passed.  I sure thought the world of him.  We visited offen during the years.  Named my son after him.

BAGINSKI Richard J.
Air Base Group - HQ
@ Chas - 1953-57

Entry from son: Francois Bay, Nice, France - My dad, Dick Bay from Seattle who passed away in 1987, was stationed in Châteauroux from 1954 to 1956 and worked at La Martinerie.  I would be glad to hear from anyone who knew him while he was stationed there. 

BELCHER, Clarence
Unknown Sqdn
@ Chas - 1958

5-12-06 Info from dependent, Pat who was was Born at Châs Jan 15 1958. 

BEMIS, Bob  - November 14, 1943-July 3, 2008
7322nd ABG  (Fire Crash Rescue)
@ Chas 1962-65
Warner Robins, GA

BENTON, Lawrence Floyd "L.F." 92, died Sunday, May 25, 2008

Services at Mason Funeral Home. Burial will be in Long Mountain Cemetery in Mason County.

Mr. Benton was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Fort McKavett to Nettie Myrtle McKenna Benton and William Floyd Benton. He graduated from Menard High School in 1932 and enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1941.

On June 27, 1943, Lawrence married Edna Earle Johnson in the Menard Methodist Church. Their children were born in some of the many places Lawrence was stationed: Tanya Leigh in Sherman, Lawrence Floyd Jr. "Larry" in Wichita Falls, Myrtle Bob in Chateauroux, France, and Edna Elaine in Amarillo.

Lawrence retired from the Air Force in Amarillo in 1962 as a senior master sergeant. After that, he worked another 17 years for the Bureau of Mines before finally retiring in 1981.

While in Amarillo, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Lawrence and Edna Earle moved to Mason in June of 1982 to be close to both of their families.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Tanya Lamoreaux of Mason, Myrtle Bob Keefe and husband Thomas of North Hollywood and Elaine Stewart and husband Tim of Fredericksburg; four grandchildren, Victor Lamoreaux of Mason, Austin and Kate Stewart of Fredericksburg and Mason Keefe of North Hollywood; a brother, Jim Bob Benton and wife LaVerne of Menard; and three sisters, Peggy Decker of Bertram and Norma Murray and Joan Crowell and husband Mickey, all of Menard.

Information from the "Amarillo Globe-News," May 28, 2008

8-12-09  ATC 1992 AACS at Deols 1954-1956. He sang in the male chorus led by Dave Seifert. Neil died 12/4/05. (Info from widow, Betty, who was steno at Military Personnel, Engineering, Finance Dept.

No more info available

 Raymond Bunton, Sr Major Commander USAF - 866th EAB

8-5-08  Raymond Bunton, Jr. Major Bunton's son, signed the guestbook and pointed out his dad's letter as the commanding officer from the 866th Engineer Aviation Batallion Book  Raymond, Jr's

CARTER, William "Footsie" 
1992 AACS Comm Sqdn
also 2058th-7th Radio Relay Sqdn
@ Chas:  1963-1965
Huntington Long Island, NY

9-19-07  [jpnote:  I received the following email from Pete's sister just before I left for Chateauroux]: I am R. P. Castille's sister, Deborah. I have sad news to pass on.  R.P. passed away on Monday, September 17th after a courageous battle with cancer. We are preparing for his funeral wake tonight in Baton Rouge and his funeral service tomorrow. I know he will be sad to miss replying and sending his thoughts for the occasion.  [She's referring to the Greetings to Joe book.]  I have been asked to do a eulogy for him and in the process of going through some of his photographs, I came across many of him from his time in the Air Force. I could see that that period of time represented some of the most memorable days of his life. He was a Francophile extraordinaire.  I'm sure if he were alive today, he would have been on a plane to France at this very moment.

COLLINS, Robert A.  & Wife, Jeannine Letrou Collins
@ Chas:  1951-1954

COULAM, Ellen Bell - wife of Chester and mother of Leslie

CRITZER, Randy - 1992nd AACS  Passed away 8-16-09

Thought maybe a couple of guys I worked with might see the pages..No luck yet tho..I was TDY from Toul and worked in the control tower..I enjoyed the few months I was at Chas.

8-28-09  Entry from Rebecca Snider-Critzer:    Randy passed away on 8/16 from complications during recovery after hip surgery.     I loved him so very much and miss him... But I was able to hold him as he passed and know that he loved me too.  He loved his life as an Air Traffic Controller and I enjoyed hearing all his stories; never tiring of hearing them over and over.     His eyes would sparkle blue every time he would speak of flying or antics he had done as a Controller.     He was a good man and I know that God had a special reason for taking him so soon.  

CURTISS, Floyd - (Fred's brother with whom he served at Chateauroux)
@ Chas: 53-56 - 1992nd AACS Sqdn &
@ Chas:  63-66 - Telephone Office - Communications

DOLENIAK, Art     Passed away 2007
3134th Stock Control

2-26-06 (Entry from son, Keith - Reading, PA)    I googled my name and came across this website and my dad's name. I became interested in finding out some info about his time in the military. Anybody with any info to give me would be appreciated.   I am searching for info on my dad's years overseas and where he served.  Thank you.

Daniel A. Downing Jr., Air Force Veteran, 73, of Ludlow, was called Peacefully Home on January 6, 2010. He was born in Tarry-town, NY, to the late Daniel & Edith (Stein) Downing and graduated Cum Laude from Dowling College, NY. After the Air Force he worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an air traffic control specialist working in many airports around New England and New York until he became the Regional Manager for the New England Region covering all airports from Southern New Hampshire, Massachusetts & Connecticut. Upon his retirement, he began a new career- joining the Ludlow Police Department as a Dispatcher & 911 Call taker for nine years, retiring in 2005. Golf was his lifelong passion beginning as a youth and finishing with his last round in September when his score was 76. He participated in the Massachusetts Senior Olympic Games for golf winning 5 gold medals and one silver. He was a lifelong member and past president of Ludlow Country Club, recently enjoying the last few years golfing at Westover Golf Course where he had many an enjoyable round with friends. Daniel was the beloved husband of 30 years to Kim (McClannahan) Downing; a loving father to Stacey M. Downing, of East Winsor, CT, and Diane Downing Peterson, of NY; a dear to brother to John "Jack" Downing, of NY, Kathy Yasinsac, also of NY, and Marguerite Botto, of NJ; a cherished grandfather to Ryan Peterson; and also leaves many other extended family members and dear friends.

(Dusty Rhoads sent this information which he got from Dan's wife.)

DYKSTRA, M/sgt Otto Melvin - Passed away 1992
@ Chas:  1952-55
Unknown Sqdn - Flightline @ Déols

Info by daughter, Julie Marie Dykstra - Born at Chas    

EDWARDS, S/Sgt  John E. Edwards also known as Jack Edwards
@ Chas:  1965
7322nd CAMS
Morrisonville, NY
11-30-08  Guestbook entry from T. Mousseau/Edwards    My father has since passed in 1979.  Every year I dedicate a memorial Christmas tree with pictures. One picture kept falling off the tree; a very old one and on the back info regarding his Sqdn! Please feel free to email me of memories of this wonderful man.

EXLINE,  S/Sgt - Passed away 1985
@ Chas: 56-58 7322nd Air Police
Louisville, KY
11/02/2001 Entry by daughter, Carla      My stepfather was a S/Sgt stationed at La Martinerie from 56-58. He was with the Air Police, but I don't know his Sqdn name. He passed away in 1985, but I have fond memories of the base and living there, even though I didn't at the time. We lived on the economy and there were no indoor toilets or heat, and my mom had to wash clothes by hand. We first lived in a small town Chateuamellient and a dr. and his wife befriended us, the Toulons. I would love to get in touch with them. They had two children, Michele and Jewel.

FOSTER, Ralph 
3130th Air Base Group
@ Chas:  1958-61
Birmingham, AL

Maybe this is beside the Air Police Building

Probably at the airport on the way to a baseball game

Photo in Paris - 1960

Ralph & Jenelle - Photo taken at photographer's studio across the street from St Andre's Cathedral, a block from La Gare

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Maybe this is beside the Air Police Building

GRANLUND, Donald  W. - Passed Away 1997
@ Chas 1963-66 
Sqdn:  ?? - Electronic Maintenance 

12/30/2002 Son's Entry:  My name is John Granlund. My Dad was a USAF vet who passed away in 1997. I don't know much about him and have even less in the way of photos. I do know he was an electronic maintenance type and since his death I've come into possession of many of his personal military papers. I can navigate my way around much of that easily seeing I am a now retired US Navy Chief Warrant Officer. I'm mostly interested in locating any old comrades for photos of him and possibly my family. His name was Donald William Granlund, I think that he may have been an Airman First Class or S/Sgt, sometime between 1963-66. His wife's name was Lidia and she was Italian.  Any assistance would be welcomed!

12/17/2006 - [jpnote:  I had left John a voice mail some time back - He returned my call and supplied more details about his father.  I hope someone from Chas' 1992nd knew his dad and would share some memories of him.]

My father, Major John J. Griffin, was stationed at Châteauroux from January 1956 until Sept 1958. My dad was in the Transportation Sqdn.  We lived in base housing and I attended the base elementary school for third, fourth and fifth grade. He had a long Air Force career and after his retirement, went to work for NASA as Chief of Transportation, in Washington, DC. My father died in 1996 at the age of 76.

[jpnote:   Howard was the choir director of the Protestant Church Services at La Martinerie during the late 50's & early 60's.  He played the organ beautifully and upon his return to the States (San Antonio, TX) he continued his musical career.  He was the Music Director at Lovera Baptist Church in San Antonio.  Howard and his wife, Marianne, were friends with JP's family until his death sometime in the late 70's or 80's.  Howard was Bob Carpenter's (7373rd Hospital Sqdn) roommate at La Martinerie.  (Bob recalls that Howard was known as Deano at the time.)    He was also Clarence Farber's roommate.   My mother and I sang in the choir at the Base Chapel Protestant services with Bob.  We practiced in the cafeteria at Touvent (410). 

Howard returned to the states to my hometown, San Antonio, TX, and remained friends with my mother and attended the same church.  He married a lady named Marianne.  Unfortunately, they have both passed away several years ago.  I still have several books of sheet music that belonged to Howard.  We also sang in a French choir with Howard which was located in downtown Châteauroux. 

Howard Gunn - Howard was Clarence Farber's barracks roommate

Howard Gunn 1960

This photo was taken at Lovera Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX

Howard & his wife, Marianne - taken at Lovera Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX about 1962 or 63 (jp's personal photos)

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Howard Gunn - Howard was Clarence Farber's barracks roommate

 

HANKINS, Clifford R. "Bud"    1930-2008 
@ Chas:  1951-53
7300th Materiel Control Group (Mutual Defense Assistance Program)
Binghamton, NY

The Class A uniform consisted of a set of fatigues, a t-shirt & muddy brogans.  Work was the name of the game and the blues were only for off base and those who had administrative jobs.  For 15 months we were located in tents (Tent City) and we played a game of hot & cold canvas.  Finally the barracks became available. 

 Harris, Kathryn Childress, wife of Kenneth Arnold Harris passed away on August 16, 2005 after a short battle with lung cancer. She was 86 years old.   [This excerpt of her Obituary from the Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, August 25, 2005]

HARRIS, Phil  - Passed away 1995
7373rd  USAF Hospital  Sqdn
@ Chas:  1963-66
Upon return to the States, the Harris' settled in Syracuse, NY

2-12-07 [jpnote:  I received an email from Jon Harris, who wrote:  "I am the son of Phil Harris and would like to get in touch with Jimmy Frieden who played in the band in Châteauroux with each other. Can you help in any way?"  Jon had left his phone number so I called and we began an interesting conversation.  Jon is too young to have been at Châteauroux, but he patched a three-way with his mom, Anne-Marie, and we had a memorable conversation.  Sad to say, her husband, Phil, passed away in 1995.  She and Phil married at Chas and their son, Steven Philip was Born at Chas.  Jon and Steven's sister, Benedicte are sending photos.  I gave Jon and his mother Jim Frieden's email address.]

[jpnote:  Excerpt from Air Force Links] "In July 1956 General Hefley left Sacramento for his assignment as commander, Air Materiel Force, European Area. General Hefley moved his headquarters from its original location at Wiesbaden, Germany, to Châteauroux France, May 15, 1958.

As the AMC commander's representative in Europe, General Hefley managed the conversion and transition of an expensive and cumbersome depot system into a streamlined and flexible system for supporting U.S. Air Force and allied units in the European-African-Middle East area. During his tour, three major depots and five minor depots were closed out, command personnel strength was reduced from 24,000 to less than 6,000 people, and operating costs were cut by $35 million a year.

In place of an expensive and relatively-inefficient overseas depot system, General Hefley instituted a decentralized and more flexible logistics structure. This system, which places overseas air combat units on direct supply support, from the U.S. and which handles their aircraft maintenance needs through European contractors was the result of a three-year long program to revitalize the obsolete logistics network which existed in the European-African-Middle East theater.

On Aug. 15, 1960, General Hefley was transferred to Headquarters Air Materiel Command, Dayton, Ohio."
(Thank you, Tom Blake (Chad Student), for this photo)

HAWKINS, Jim A/1C

HERRERA, Ernesto Jr. 
@ Chas: 1961 to 1966
1602 Air Transport Wing

My name is Liliane P. Herrera (nee Diez).   My husband, Ernesto Jr., was stationed at CHAS in the 1602nd ATW .  I worked as a secretary at the 1602 from 1960 to 1963.   I then transferred to Communication and worked as an Air Traffic Spec. until our reassignment. My husband and I got married in Vatan in 1964. We left France for Holloman AFB NM in 1966. 

Ernesto passed away in Oct. 2003. He was a Real Estate broker from 1985 (when he retired as a CMsgt) to his death. I live in El Paso TX not far from my old friend Janine Artaud-Hawkins.  Ernesto was an A1C and a S/Sgt during his Châteauroux Tour.  He retired in El Paso, TX, his hometown.

Dave Madril (7373rd Hospital Sqdn) looking at old photos with Ernesto Herrera, Jr. (1602nd ATW) &  Colonel Hildebrand at the 1998 Vets Return in Châteauroux  [Thanks Lilane Herrera for identifying the Colonel in the photo.]

HERRES, General Robert T. -General  Herres was vice chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D.C.

June 1963 - June 1964, assistant chief, later chief, Flight Training Branch, 7322nd Air Base Wing, Châteauroux Air Station, France.

HOOGERZEIL, Pete 
@ Chas 2/62 - 2/65
7322nd Air Police

I just was informed that Pete Hoogerzeil of Seekonk, Ma., passed away on 4/19/07. Pete was with the 7322nd Air Police Sqdndn. from 2/62 to 2/65. I went through tech school with Pete and we both arrived and left Chas on the same day! A good friend. Peace brother! John Doyle

HOUGH, Col. Luther Walker "Bud"  - 3130th Air Base Group - Silk Purse Control Group
of Saratoga, CA passed away June 12, 2000. He was born in 1920 in Honolulu.

11-26-05 jpnote:  I visited Nancy Sullivan ('66 Chad Student) at her home in San Antonio. She gave me several photos and Châteauroux souvenirs to scan and post to the website(s).  One of the souvenir items was a clipped article from I suppose the Base Newspaper from 1964.  The article was about the High School Honor students.  On the back of this same clipping was an article about Col. Hough and his velvet paintings.  I could barely make out his name since the clipping is torn.  I did a little search and found his son, Chip, who was a junior high student at Chad.  Chip and his wife, Jonne, live about 50 miles south of my house.  I spoke with Jonne and we determined that Col. Hough was indeed Chip's dad.  His mother lives in California and she has the collection of paintings referred to in the article. 

jpnote:  This article from the Sabre Blade  - April 8, 1966 was written by S/Sgt Chuck Frainie (see his obituary above)

5/4/01:  Comments from granddaughter Karen Young Fancher  '67.  I went to first grade on the base in Châteauroux and was delighted to be able to see pictures of where I was! My grandfather-Lt Col Lloyd Ives- was stationed there under General Roby and we have many fond memories of that time. Anyone know Mary Aster Dunkin or the Vucovich's?   My grandfather (who I lived with) served with General Roby at Châteauroux in 1954 and 55.

8-30-07 Guestbook Entry:  Hi, My name is Paul Jackson.   I worked at la Martinerie approximately 13 years from 1954 to 1967. I married the love of my life and was married for 50 years until she passed away last year. I went back on vacation a few times to my home in Boston, but  I made my life in the Berry were I have lived a wonderful life. I will try to attend this reunion [Chas 2007] - and he did!  

jpnote: I met this nice gentleman at the Berrichone dinner at the Chas 2007 Return.  Alain Lecour was a young boy delivering the Stars & Stripes newspaper in the neighborhood of Touvent when he met Paul Jackson.  It is Alain who wrote about Paul's passing.  Yves Bardet (La Nouvelle Republique) also wrote and sent some items regarding Paul.

See  Paul Jackson's Page

 Photo courtesy I. Batch

LADOCOEUR, Gary J.     
@ Chas:  1955-56
7373rd Field Maintenance Group

1-11-06 - Entry by daughter, Gayle Ann - I am not sure about the Sqdn, as I am the daughter of Gary Ladoceour, now deceased, who served in the Air Force, and it was he who was stationed there. Thank you for putting this site together. I have really enjoyed it.  Not searching for anyone in particular. I just wanted to sign the guest book on behalf of my father. 

 [jpnote:  Mother, Dorothy, listed daughter, Connie Dawn, as Born @ Chas]

1-06 Entry from wife, Dorothy:  We lived at Arthon, outside Châteauroux.   Gary worked with the 7373rd Maintenance Group in Déols.  He was an airborne radio operator.  They were flying supplies all over Europe if I remember correctly.

LAQUA, Bill - Pharmacy Technician - 7373rd Hospital

LOCKETT, Aldris Lee - Passed Away 1965

      When Bill Boatman, Jim Ledbetter, Evo Mini and I were with him in '01, Marty was dealing with failing health but was too proud to let it bother him. That time with him was special then and we all knew it. You see, we were now grown men giving hugs, and expressing love and respect to those who made a difference.  Thank God we made that trip to visit him then. Rest in peace Marty......John Doyle 

2-4-09    Entry by son, Martin, who was Born at Chas.  Father transferred to MacDill in Tampa in 1961; retired in 1969.

8-31-07  Entry from son, Joseph Jr.:    My father was a Loadmaster on the C124's and stationed at Chateauroux from 1961 to 1963, which put me in 4th and 5th grade at the elementary school.  We had lived in base housing apartments right near the school, and later were living in a trailer nearer to the base.  We moved in February 1963 after the death of my brother. 

[jpnote:  Lee Bryant wrote his memories of Chateauroux in June 2004 and sent them to me to post.  At that time, he recalled someone he worked with who had a french name he didn't recall.  When T/Sgt Meaux's son, Joseph Jr., signed the guestbook, Lee recalled that  it was his father he has remembered these 40+ years.]

MESSER, William C.

MESSER, WILLIAM C., 78, died January 1, 2010 after a long battle of physical illness. He was the son of Cecil and Peggy Messer of Ohio. He served in the U.S. Air Force for over 16 years. Bill was a master mechanic who owned and operated German Engine Rebuilders in Orlando for many years before retiring. He enjoyed building radio controlled airplanes and flying them in Deland with his friends. He started with small replicas and ended up with some planes that seemed as big as real ones. He will be missed. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Joan N. Messer of 40 years. He is survived by his sisters, JoAnn (Bill) Roselot and Mary (Milt) Pandorf of Cincinnati. In addition he is survived by daughter Leslie Messer of St. Cloud; and son Steve Messer of Winter Park; Stepsons Scott (Sharyn) Hutchinson of Tuscawilla and Craig (Becky) Hutchinson of Naples; grandsons Brent and Alex
Hutchinson of Naples; grandaughter Sarah Messer of Naples, grandson Sammy Messer of Phoenix; and great-grandson Avery Messer of Naples. Visitation will be held at Cary Hand Cox Parker Funeral Home.

See Chas Marriages

MYERS, M/Sgt. John
Unknown Sqdn
@Chas 1955-58

10-19-05  Entry from son, Danny Myers.  Terrific web site. I am the dependent son of M/Sgt John Myers (wife Anne--French) who was assigned to Châteauroux from '55-58. Although a youngster back then, still have fond memories of that tour....we lived on the economy, I went to French Pre-school, etc. Was commissioned in the Air Force in '74 and retired as a LT COL in 2002...now a DoD Civillian still working for the Air force at Wright-Patterson AFB. My father passed away in '86--my mother is now 86 and living in Columbus, Ohio. Enjoyed the site.  

OLMSTEAD, Richard T. - 44th Stat Services Sqdn - Dick passed away June 7, 2003

ORR, Paul 
@ Chas: 57-60
3130th Air Base Group - Supply
Lewisburg, TN

9-30-09  Note from Sheila Orr:  My husband was Paul Orr and he retired in 1978 as CMS USAF. We lived in 4 different places in Chateauroux and Ardent (spelling) before our son was born and then moved to 410. We made life long friends there and had a wonderful 3 years. One of our life long friends are JB and Marie Giles. My husband passed away in 2005.

PETERSON, T/Sgt Dale A.
1923-1995
@ CHAS 1958-1960
3130th AB Gp (AMC)

POROWSKI, Isadore T. (Ret. Major) & Agnes - 4440th Fighter Sqdn (TACT)
4440th Fighter Sqdn (TACT)
@ Chas 62-66

PURSLEY, Michael 1960 - 2000

Michael Pursley, age 39, of Dorcas, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000.   Michael was born on Dec. 2, 1960, in Deols, France, and had been a resident of Okaloosa County, Fla., for most of his life.  He is survived by his wife, Pamela McCallum Pursley; daughters, Amy and Kacee Pursley; parents, Douglas and Mary Pursley, all of Dorcas; brothers, Staff Sgt. Sam Pursley, U.S. Air Force, of Robbins Air Force Base, Ga., Joseph Pursley of Dorcas, Larry Pursley of Crestview, and John William Hyett of Texas; sister, Mary K. Rice of Crestview; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.   Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, from the chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with the Rev. David Van Zandt officiating. Burial will follow in Dorcas Cemetery. 

ROBEY, Major General Pearl Harvey - Passed away  April 13, 1994
"Don't wait until your pants are down to your ankles before you call for help."  

My father passed away in 1992. If any of his fellow officers or enlisted men remember him, please feel free to send me any pictures or memories that you would like to share with me. My father at times was a tough old bird, but he cared a lot for his men and his friends that he never would let on. I do not think he ever met someone or worked for or with someone that he did not truly like. Thank you Eric L. Rodzankas

I lived at 302 Georgia Place in Brassioux for the years listed.

ROZANSKI, Joseph W. (Unknown Sqdn) Passed Away 1998

SAVAGE, Alfred (Al)  
@ Chas: 1958-62
7373rd Supply Sqdn
Goldsboro, NC

4-15-02 & 6-22-02  I ran the movies at the base theater for 2 years [from 58-61].   i had a gold and white 1957 dodge, totaled it in issidom. it sat at the base gate on a trailer for several months. if you were there you will remember that. i hung out at the airmans club [and drank at Joe From Maine]. only name i can remember is, a/1c don lawson and hank estrada.

SEGURA, Ed  -  Passed away December 2006
1992 AACS Comm
@ Chas: 1955 to 1958

SHELTON, T/sgt Grady  Passed away 1983
1952 - 1955r @ Moulins
Middleburg, FL

SINGLETON, USAF Captain Clarence H. Civil Engineer. Clarence "Buck" passed away in 1974 after only 18 years of marriage to:

SINGLETON -- Colette Marie-Louise, 78, 8-15-31 - 3-10-10,  a 40 year resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 after a brave battle with cancer. Colette was born in La Brodiere, Creuse, France in 1931. She attended her Catholic church and lived mostly in Aigurande s/r Bouzanne, Indre, France, one mile away from La Brodiere. She grew up there with her wonderful brothers, Andre and Maurice Gay. In 1955, Colette worked as a secretary and interpreter at the USAF base of La Martinerie, Chateauroux, France where she met her beloved husband, USAF Captain Clarence H. Singleton who was a civil engineer. Clarence "Buck" passed away in 1974 after only 18 years of marriage. Colette retired in 1993 as a federal employee where she worked for the US Army Recruiting Command as a statistical awards clerk. Colette was a hard working and devoted mother and grandmother. Colette enjoyed daily walks with her beagles, classical music, swimming and her garden. She leaves behind her children, Richard L. Singleton, Anne Marie Wilson, and Dennis C. Singleton; her grandchildren, Daniel N. Seitz, Rebekah L. Seitz, Erick L. Wilson, Hannah J. Singleton, and Chantel A. Singleton; son-in-law, Rick L. Wilson; daughter-in-law, Graziella T. Singleton; and her large extended family in Houston and France. The children of Colette want to express their love for their mother who worked so hard after their father passed away to raise three successful children. Mom will be forever missed and cherished. There will be a memorial service Monday, March 15, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for Colette at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500

[note from Dave Madril]  I visited Drs. Robinson, Levitz, and Silberman in San Jose, CA.   Dr. Silberman's former wife was  at the 1998 CHAS Reunion.]

SMITH, Paul "Bix" 
3130th Air Base Group  
@ Chas:  1961-1965 ??
Jonesboro, AR

From the Lawrence County, AR "The Times Dispatch Online" website:  Paul "Bix" Smith, 70, of Jonesboro, died Feb. 28, 2009, at his home. Born July 15, 1938, in Blytheville, he was an artist, musician and art professor. He lived his early life in Imboden and attended grade school at Sloan-Hendrix until his family moved to Pierceton, Ind., when he was 12 years old. A 1956 graduate of Pierceton High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965. After his service, he earned a bachelor's degree from the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University. He worked as a writer, photographer and photo editor for the Indianapolis Star for 11 years. He returned to Arkansas in 1973 and worked as the art director for KAIT-TV in Jonesboro. He later earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Memphis and was a professor of art at Arkansas State University's Newell campus for several years. His professional art included painting, sketches, graphic design and photography. His artwork has been displayed regionally and in other areas he has lived. As a musician, he played guitar and bass guitar for a variety of groups in Indianapolis, Chicago, California, Jonesboro and Chateauroux, France. He also acted in community theater productions.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmanuel Smith and Jewell Campbell Smith Moore.  Survivors include a son, Sam Brown, Nappanee, Ind.; two sisters, Shirley Eye and husband Pete, Lenexa, Kan., and Debbie Soucy and husband Yves, Memphis; and a brother, Stanley Smith, Austin, Texas.

SMITH, Richard " Smitty" - 44th Stat Services Sqdn
@ Chas: 1951-1955
Roswell, GA

Searching: I.D. Hunt [FOUND]; George Pawlak, Silla Tomasi, Jake Jacobs, Red Weska, Lester Bottoroff, Al Rugani [FOUND], Harold Weinbender, Bill Remblake, Nate Cook, George Jackson. 
 
[jpnote:  June 2006 - Isaac Hunt, Smitty's buddy, wrote to tell me that Smitty passed away in 2004.  I was personally saddened to hear this news since Smitty and I had been emailing since 2001.]

SOUTHARD, Ray E. - Passed away March 2004

STANDIFORD, Ray A. - Passed away 1992 

SWANSON, Ronald D.  & wife, Barbara
7373rd AIO Sqdn
@ Chas:  1952-1954
Munster, IN

UNGIER, Arthur B.  - Passed away - August 2005 - Bud Hankins provided this info.
@ Chas:  1951-53
7300th Materiel Control Group (Mutual Defense Assistance Program)
Drummond Island, MI

  Art & Dan Thran outside the 7300th MDAP Barracks, circa 1952 from Bud Hankins

Entry by son, Greg  08/19/2002   My father was Tsgt James E. Wells. I do not remember what he did or where he worked, all I can remember was that he was in administration.  We lived off base in apartments that were near the Dependent Elementary School (Touvent). We also lived in a trailer on the base (Quontown).   [Info from Yves Bardet}  Sgt Wells, worked in Bldg 712, at Déols Airport; lived in Bldg I, Apt 316, Touvent.; ext: 4686. This phone number was for the Aerial Mail Terminal, Detachment 3, 12th Air Postal Sqdn.After we left France we were stationed at Cannon Air Force Base and Lochborne. My father retired in 1967. Sadly, I must report that he passed away in 1987. 

WITHERINGTON, Msgt. Bill  -  Passed away 1998 -
 3131st Field Maintenance

 5-12-06 Info from daughter, Sheila  - [Not sure of Sqdn]  I know he was an aircraft hydraulics specialist and worked on the planes that flew recognizance flights from La Matinerie.  Dad often brought home single GI's who loved a home-cooked meal. (provided by mom, Sue, shown below). We lived at 317 Texas Drive in Brassioux.  

2-7-09  Entry from daughter, Cynthia, who was Born at Chas:  My dad Joseph Samuel Zorichak Sr.  was in the 7373rd Hospital Sqdn - Lab Technician.   Our father (brother Joseph Samuel, Jr. Born at Chas) was the Lab Technician when Col. Nagle was the Hospital Commander.