YOUNG Q. ARK (ARK Q. YOUNG)
Young Quen Ark was born on January 6, 1924, in Toishan, China. The birth date is from the Texas Death Index at Ancestry.com. His birthplace was recorded on a passenger list.
Young Quen Ark was born on January 6, 1924, in Toishan, China. The birth date is from the Texas Death Index at Ancestry.com. His birthplace was recorded on a passenger list.
Fifteen-year-old “Quen Ark Yung” was aboard the steam ship Empress of Japan when it departed Hong Kong on September 1, 1939. The passenger list said he had been with his mother, Ing Shee, at 220 Din Hee Road in Hong Kong. He arrived at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on September 19, 1939. Traveling by train, Ark entered the United States, on September 25, 1939, at Maine. He made his way to Boston, Massachusetts where his older brother, Yung Quen Guey, was at 79 Beach Street.
The 1940 United States census counted Ark and his brother, a restaurant proprietor, in Lewiston, Maine at 20 Lisbon Street. Also staying with them were four men, working as chefs, and another as a cashier.
The 1943 Lewiston High School yearbook, The Folio, listed Ark as a freshman.
Ark’s World War II draft card is not available. Ark enlisted on June 17, 1943. The Lewiston Evening Journal, July 1, 1943, said the draftees went to Camp Devens.
Ark was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Ark and his hometown in 1945 on page 213.
Young Q. Ark (Ark Q. Young)…..Lewiston, MaineIn the book Ark was mentioned on pages 15 and 76.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 1, December 25, 1943, said
Meet the “Gung Ho” Scribes.Yank, February 11, 1944, reported the Anglo-Chinese paper.
The staff of our paper is still being formed as this first issue goes to press, and their names will be announced as they join up. Meanwhile, we take pleasure in introducing the staff members who have helped in getting out our birthday number, and telling something of their background and training.
Pvt YOUNG Q. ARK, born in China, has only been in the U. S. since 1940. In China he attended the famous Poy Ying Middle School in Canton. Pvt Ark had the tough task of printing the characters in the Chinese section, and likewise contributed the verses therein.
Patterson Field, Ohio—Newest GI paper on this post is Gung Ho, a six-page mimeographed sheet printed in English and Chinese by members of the 407th Service Squadron.Gung Ho, No. 11, March 3, 1944, said
Staff of this unique publication includes William J. Hoy as editor; Pfc. Paoling Deng, editor of the Chinese section, and Cpl. Yow R. Chinn, Cpl. James G. Jay, Cpl. Richard E. Gee, Pvt. Young Q. Ark, and Pvt. Woo K. Leung, editorial assistants.
.....One of life’s coincidences....Altho Pvt Young Q Ark and Cpl Ying W Chin were inducted into the Army at Maine and New York respectively, the two were once school mates together....in China. For back in Canton the pair both attended the famed Poy Ying middle school only a few years ago....until they were bombed out by the Japs....They did not meet again until both were assigned to the 407th.....Gung Ho, No. 22, July 22, 1944, said
….Pvt John S Leong has been complaining for weeks about not get- [sic] enough mail….but not anymore tho….because he got one the other day he couldn’t read….on account it was in Chinese....so Pvt Young Q Ark was prevailed upon to read and interpret the ideographs to him....
...Sight of the week: in one corner of ze orderly room Yong [sic] Q. Ark, fiddling with a clock, suddenly set off the alarm...In a flash Chor Y. Law, in another corner, grabbed the phone, answered it in his most officious manner...’n then sat there for minutes wondering whyinheck there was no response..ho hum.After the war Ark returned to Maine. Ark is on the U.S. Army Veterans Final Registered List of the Chinese American World War II Veterans Recognition Project.
Ark traveled to Hong Kong and married Shuet-wen Lai on May 15, 1947.
The 1949 Lewiston city directory listed Ark at the Joy Inn restaurant.
According to the 1950 census, Ark, his wife and two-year-old son resided in Houston, Texas at 3912 Irvington Boulevard. Ark was a restaurant cook.
Ark’s wife became a naturalized citizen on January 25, 1957. Their address was 808 English in Houston. They had two sons.
The Houston Chronicle, October 21, 1966, said Ark was partner in Poly-Asian Restaurant which was bought by Peter Chin.
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Ark passed away on November 17, 2000. His obituary appeared in the Chronicle, November 19, 2000.
FONG S. BEN (BEN S. FONG)
Fong Sue Ben was born on December 1, 1919 in Canton, China according to his World War II draft card. Passenger lists said his birthplace was “Hoiping, China”. When Ben, a paper son, became a naturalized citizen, his real name was Kam Lai Yee who was born on December 15, 1917 at “Sun Ked Village, Toysun, Kwangtung China”.
Twenty-year-old “Sue Ban Fong” was aboard the steamship Empress of Russia when it departed Hong Kong on January 26, 1938. The passenger list said he had been with his mother, Wong Shee, at “Tang Yeung Lee, Hoiping, China”. Ben arrived at British Columbia, Canada on February 12, 1938. His journey continued by train to Halifax, Nova Scotia. On February 21, 1938 Ben was on the ship Fort Amherst. Two days later it arrived at the port of New York. He was the subject of a special inquiry and admitted on March 23, 1938. His final destination was to his father, Oi Hung Fong, at 32 Mott Street in New York Chinatown.
Ben has not been found in the 1940 United States census.
On July 1, 1941 Ben signed his draft card. He lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 518 Third Avenue. He worked at laundry operated by Henry Yee. Ben’s description was five feet five inches, 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Quen Ark Young, 76, a loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2000. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a retired restauranteur. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Snowy Young; sons, Tang Young and wife Gladys, Lee Young and wife, Ann; and loving grandson, Christopher; numerous nieces and nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2000 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, where Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday November 21, 2000. Interment Services will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chinese Christian Church, 7200 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77074.
FONG S. BEN (BEN S. FONG)
Fong Sue Ben was born on December 1, 1919 in Canton, China according to his World War II draft card. Passenger lists said his birthplace was “Hoiping, China”. When Ben, a paper son, became a naturalized citizen, his real name was Kam Lai Yee who was born on December 15, 1917 at “Sun Ked Village, Toysun, Kwangtung China”.
Twenty-year-old “Sue Ban Fong” was aboard the steamship Empress of Russia when it departed Hong Kong on January 26, 1938. The passenger list said he had been with his mother, Wong Shee, at “Tang Yeung Lee, Hoiping, China”. Ben arrived at British Columbia, Canada on February 12, 1938. His journey continued by train to Halifax, Nova Scotia. On February 21, 1938 Ben was on the ship Fort Amherst. Two days later it arrived at the port of New York. He was the subject of a special inquiry and admitted on March 23, 1938. His final destination was to his father, Oi Hung Fong, at 32 Mott Street in New York Chinatown.
Ben has not been found in the 1940 United States census.
On July 1, 1941 Ben signed his draft card. He lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 518 Third Avenue. He worked at laundry operated by Henry Yee. Ben’s description was five feet five inches, 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Ben enlisted on May 7, 1943. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 8, 1943, published a list of inductees that included Ben.
Ben was on page 72 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Ben and his hometown in 1945 on page 213.
After the war Ben returned to Pittsburgh.
On September 5, 1947 Ben began his travel to China. He married Kwai Yung Wong. On April 24, 1948 the couple were aboard the steamship General William H. Gordon when it departed Hong Kong. They arrived in San Francisco, California on May 12, 1948. Ben’s address was 518 Third Avenue in Pittsburgh.
The 1950 census counted Ben, his wife and one-year-old son, Eugene, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania at 567 South Trenton Avenue. Ben operated a laundry.
In 1980 Ben, as Ban Sue Fong, filed a naturalization petition. His address was 123 10th Avenue in San Francisco. He was naturalized on July 27, 1982.
The California and Social Security Death Indexes, at Ancestry.com, recorded Ben’s name as Ban Sue Fong who passed away on August 9, 1994 in San Francisco.
LYNN L. BISHOP
Lynn Lester Bishop was born on July 10, 1916, in Lonoke, Arkansas according to his birth certificate (transcribed at Ancestry.com). His parents were Duard Levance Bishop and Edna Green who married on December, 18, 1910 in Lonoke.
The 1920 United States census counted Bishop as the second of three siblings. The Bishop family were Lonoke residents on Pine Street.
In the 1930 census, the Bishops lived on Main Street.
According to the 1940 census, Bishop and his parents lived in Park Hill, Arkansas at 220 East H Street. Bishop was a warehouse helper at a wholesale farm machinery company. He had two years of college.
Bishop married Wilma Lee Schwarz in Victoria, Texas on December 12, 1941. Their marriage was reported in the Corpus Christi Caller, December 19, 1941.
At some point Bishop enlisted in Army Air Corps.
The Arkansas Gazette, November 20, 1942, said Bishop was serving the Army Air Force somewhere in the Pacific. His education and training included the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; Randolph Field, San Antonio, Texas; and the Officers Training School at Miami Beach, Florida.
Ben was on page 72 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Ben and his hometown in 1945 on page 213.
Fong S. Ben (Ben S. Fong)…..Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn the book he was mentioned on page 16.
After the war Ben returned to Pittsburgh.
On September 5, 1947 Ben began his travel to China. He married Kwai Yung Wong. On April 24, 1948 the couple were aboard the steamship General William H. Gordon when it departed Hong Kong. They arrived in San Francisco, California on May 12, 1948. Ben’s address was 518 Third Avenue in Pittsburgh.
The 1950 census counted Ben, his wife and one-year-old son, Eugene, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania at 567 South Trenton Avenue. Ben operated a laundry.
In 1980 Ben, as Ban Sue Fong, filed a naturalization petition. His address was 123 10th Avenue in San Francisco. He was naturalized on July 27, 1982.
The California and Social Security Death Indexes, at Ancestry.com, recorded Ben’s name as Ban Sue Fong who passed away on August 9, 1994 in San Francisco.
LYNN L. BISHOP
Lynn Lester Bishop was born on July 10, 1916, in Lonoke, Arkansas according to his birth certificate (transcribed at Ancestry.com). His parents were Duard Levance Bishop and Edna Green who married on December, 18, 1910 in Lonoke.
The 1920 United States census counted Bishop as the second of three siblings. The Bishop family were Lonoke residents on Pine Street.
In the 1930 census, the Bishops lived on Main Street.
According to the 1940 census, Bishop and his parents lived in Park Hill, Arkansas at 220 East H Street. Bishop was a warehouse helper at a wholesale farm machinery company. He had two years of college.
Bishop married Wilma Lee Schwarz in Victoria, Texas on December 12, 1941. Their marriage was reported in the Corpus Christi Caller, December 19, 1941.
At some point Bishop enlisted in Army Air Corps.
The Arkansas Gazette, November 20, 1942, said Bishop was serving the Army Air Force somewhere in the Pacific. His education and training included the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; Randolph Field, San Antonio, Texas; and the Officers Training School at Miami Beach, Florida.
The Arkansas Gazette, January 25, 1944, said Bishop returned to the mainland after 17 months in Alaska serving as an Army Air Force squadron commander and base adjutant. At the Army Air Force redistribution station in Miami Beach, Florida, He was waiting for his next assignment.
Bishop was on page 72 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Bishop and his hometown in 1945 on page 213.
1st Lieutenant Lynn L. Bishop…..Little Rock, ArkansasAt the end of the war, Bishop continued his career with the Air Force.
Army, Navy, Air Force Journal, August 31, 1957, said
Amarillo AFB, Tex.—Capt. Lynn L Bishop, Assistant Wing Materiel Officer, has the distinction of being the officer who has been assigned to Amarillo the longest, is on the move.Lieutenant Colonel Bishop retired from the Air Force in July 1965.
He has received orders to Headquarters, 17th Air Force in Tripoli.
The Captain came to Amarillo on 16 April 1951 with the advance party and was assigned to the Technical Training Group for three years as Academic Materiel Officer. In 1955, he attended as Assistant Wing Supply Course for three months, and was then assigned as Assistant Wing Materiel Officer.
He and his wife, Welma [sic], and their son, Michael, age 12, will journey to Beeville, Texas, to attend a family reunion before departing for his tour in Tripoli.
Bishop passed away on March 3, 1992.
LEONG G. BOR
Leong Gim Bor was born on April 20, 1918, in Canton, China, according to his World War II draft card. His obituary said his birth was April 20, 1916 in “Toi-San, China”. The Social Security Death Index had the birth year 1917.
Before Bor immigrated to the United States he married Dong Noon Soo on April 8, 1935 in Toishan, China according to her naturalization petition. They lived at “Nam Woo Hau, Toishan”.
Twenty-two-year-old Bor was aboard the steam ship Empress of Russia when it departed Hong Kong on September 2, 1938. He arrived at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on September 19, 1938. Bor’s journey continued by train across Canada. At Halifax, Nova Scotia, he was aboard the ship Fort Townshend which sailed on October 3, 1938 and arrived the next day at the port of New York City. He was the subject of a special inquiry and admitted on January 10, 1939. His Chinese Exclusion Act case file numbers were 171, 64, box 538, at New York. Leong was on his way to meet his brother, Chuk Fung Leong, at 36 Pell Street in New York Chinatown.
Bor has not been found in the 1940 United States census.
On October 16, 1940 Bor signed his draft card. His address was 46 Tonnele Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey. Leong worked at the Jade Restaurant in Jersey City. His description was five feet eight inches, 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Bor enlisted in on June 23, 1941.
Bor was on page 72 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Bor and his hometown in 1945 on page 213.
Bor is on the U.S. Army Air Forces Final Registered List of the Chinese American World War II Veterans Recognition Project. He was profiled on page 216 of the National Recognition for Commendable Patriotism and Honor: The Chinese American Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Recipients (2020). His profile is also at the Digital Program Booklet Volume One, page 164.
Bor has not yet been found in the 1950 census. Some New York City directories, available at Ancestry.com, listed Bor at 45 Henry Street in Manhattan for the years 1948, 1953 and 1957. He was not in the 1959 directory. At some point Bor moved to Texas.
Bor’s wife was naturalized on November 6, 1964. Their address was 614 Nest Lane in Houston, Texas.
Bor passed away on April 3, 2009. His obituary appeared in the Houston Chronicle, April 9, 2009.
WALLACE I. BOWERS
Wallace Irwin Bowers was born on March 31, 1910, in Moberly, Missouri, according to his World War II draft card.
The 1910 and 1920 United States censuses counted Bowers, his parents, older sister and twin brother in Moberly. His father was a dry goods merchant.
Bor was on page 72 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Bor and his hometown in 1945 on page 213.
Leong G. Bor (Bor G. Leong)…..Newark, New JerseyIn 1946 Bor brought his wife and son to Shanghai. His second son was born on a Shanghai U.S. military base on November 14, 1946. He arranged for his wife and sons to come to America. They were aboard the USAT Admiral W.S. Benson when it departed Shanghai on February 22, 1947. The trio arrived in San Francisco, California on March 21, 1947. On March 1, 1947 Bor flew to the United States.
Bor is on the U.S. Army Air Forces Final Registered List of the Chinese American World War II Veterans Recognition Project. He was profiled on page 216 of the National Recognition for Commendable Patriotism and Honor: The Chinese American Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Recipients (2020). His profile is also at the Digital Program Booklet Volume One, page 164.
Bor has not yet been found in the 1950 census. Some New York City directories, available at Ancestry.com, listed Bor at 45 Henry Street in Manhattan for the years 1948, 1953 and 1957. He was not in the 1959 directory. At some point Bor moved to Texas.
Bor’s wife was naturalized on November 6, 1964. Their address was 614 Nest Lane in Houston, Texas.
Bor passed away on April 3, 2009. His obituary appeared in the Houston Chronicle, April 9, 2009.
Bor Gim Leong, 92, passed away on April 3, 2009, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Toi-San, China, April 20, 1916. After moving to NYC, NY, he served in the U.S. Army and later re-enlisted to be assigned to the U.S. 14th Air Service Group, 407th, supporting the Flying Tigers stationed in China. From there, he travelled to Hong Kong to bring his wife, Soo, back with him.Bor was laid to rest at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
After WWII, he was part owner of Cathay House Restaurant on Main St., owned a café in Pasadena, TX and the Silver Star Chinese Restaurant on Bellaire Blvd.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Dong Soo Leong, and two young daughters. He leaves behind eight children, twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson. Children: Frank Leong; James Leong & wife Rosemary; Margaret Woo & husband Walter; Stanley Leong & wife Audrey; Dorothy Soo Leong Liu & husband Lonnie; Betty Goon & husband Daniel; Edward Leong; Phillip Leong & wife Terri. Grandchildren: Laura Phongsy & husband Tony; Christopher Leong; Ryan Woo; Jason Leong; Jacqueline Liu; Bradford Goon; Ellery Woo; Michael Liu; Tracey Goon; Phillip Leong; Mallory Goon; Patrick Leong; great-grandson William Bor Phongsy. Also, brother-in-law John Dong and wife Amy and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Bedford Residence’s staff for their loving care of “Papa Bor”. Visitation will be at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery on April 10, from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral and gravesite services will also be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery on April 11, 11 a.m., with Rev. Coleman Chong officiating.
WALLACE I. BOWERS
Wallace Irwin Bowers was born on March 31, 1910, in Moberly, Missouri, according to his World War II draft card.
The 1910 and 1920 United States censuses counted Bowers, his parents, older sister and twin brother in Moberly. His father was a dry goods merchant.
In 1927 Bowers graduated from Moberly High School. The caption by his photograph read
Bowers, WallaceIn the 1930 census, the Bowers family continued to reside in Moberly at 816 Gilman Road.
Sec. and Treas. Radio Club 1; Debating Club 1; Mirror 2, 3; Dramatics 2; Class Treas. 2; Sec. 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Team 4; Basketball Squad 2, 3, 4; Baseball Team 3, 4; Jourl. Club 3; “M” Club 3, 4; Treas. 4; Sec. & Treas. Citizenship Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Salutar 4; Quill & Scroll 4.
Bowers graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. He was on the staff of the 1931 yearbook, Blue Jay. Under his photograph it read
According to the 1940 census, Bowers and his wife lived in Fulton, Missouri. He was employed at the State Liquor Department.
On October 16, 1940 Bowers signed his draft card. His home was in Fulton, Missouri. He was described as five feet nine inches, 175 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Wallace I BowersBowers’ marriage to Mary Susan Kell was announced in the Moberly Monitor-Index, September 13, 1934. The newspaper said he was “secretary in the state department of liquor control”.
Moberly, Mo.
Beta Theta Pi; Y.M.C.A.; Columns Staff, 2, 3, 4, Sports Editor, 2, Business Manager, 4; Blue Jay Staff, 2, 3, Sports Editor, 2, Business Manager, 3; Student-Body President, 4; Pan-Hellenic Council, 3, 4, Secretary, 3, 4; Student Council, 4; Delta Tau Gamma; Golf Team (4-Man Team), 3; Skulls of Seven.
According to the 1940 census, Bowers and his wife lived in Fulton, Missouri. He was employed at the State Liquor Department.
On October 16, 1940 Bowers signed his draft card. His home was in Fulton, Missouri. He was described as five feet nine inches, 175 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair.
His name is on page 72 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Bowers and his hometown in 1945 on page 213.
1st Lt. Wallace I. Bowers…..Salem, IllinoisIn the book he was mentioned on pages 17, 18, 40 and 223. Bowers appeared in the photograph on page 19 and the squadron fold-out photograph between pages 54 and 55.
The squadron’s newsletter, Gung Ho, No. 6, January 28, 1944, said
Re Squadron Fund & Insignia.Gung Ho, No. 11, March 3, 1944, said
There is now over $150 in the squadron fund. The question is: what should be done with the money? That is, how should it be spent in order to derive the most benefit for the squadron from the sum? Lieut. Bowers, adjutant and custodian of the fund wants suggestions from the men. Should we buy more athletic equipment with it, or books, musical instruments—or what? Give us your ideas!
....Lt Bowers was having quite a time cleaning a very dirty soccer ball, employing the approved method of saddle soap and elbow grease....it was a very dirty ball, and it promised to be a long and tedious process....so when he delegated Pfc So Tak to this detail, he expected him to be busy for a few hours....So Tak tackled the assignment and in ten minutes short reported the job finished....he had dispensed with the saddle soap in favor of good old GI soap and water....Gung Ho, No. 23, August 5, 1944, said
...Eugene Mongoy’s sky-blue T-shirt harmonizes nicely with Lt Bowers’ sea-blue trunks...Bowers has not yet been found in the 1950 census.
The Evansville Courier and Press (Indiana), January 15, 1961, said
Wallace I. Bowers, a 50 year old Salem, Illinois citizen who saw his first major league baseball game between the old Giants and the Philadelphia A’s in famed Baker Bowl back in 1919, knows his basketball, too.Bowers passed away on March 6, 1965. A death notice appeared in the Decatur Herald (Illinois), March 8, 1965.
Bowers swept the boards in the Sunday Courier and Press $100 To Win Basketball Contest of Saturday, January 7, and his 15 and 0 ballot earned the $50 first prize and an added $5 bonus for submitting his entry on a postal card.
The Salem man recently moved to the Southern Illinois town, following a discharge from the Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, Cal., in November. He resides at 521 West Main street in Salem with his family and his son, Bill, a Salem High School junior plays Jaycee ball. ...
Bowers, Wallace Irwin, 54, Salem died Saturday, at home; leaves wife Mary; son, Wallace, Salem; services 2 p.m. Monday, United Presbyterian Church, Salem; burial in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem; call anytime at McMackin Funeral Home, Salem.
EDWARD BROWN
Edward French Brown was born on July 9, 1910, in Groton, New York, according to his World War II draft card.
The 1915 New York state census, 1920 United States census and 1925 New York state census counted Brown as the third of four children born to Carleton and Teresa. The family resided in Groton. Brown has not yet been found in the 1930 census.
Brown was counted in the 1935 Rhode Island state census. The 1940 census said he was married to Georgia and had two daughters, Jessica and Susan. They lived in Smithfield, Rhode Island. He was the branch manager of a typewriter company.
On October 16, 1940 Brown signed his draft card. His address was Farnum Place in Georgiaville, Rhode Island. He was employed at Smith-Corona Typewriters, Inc. His description was five feet eleven inches, 170 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Brown was on page 33 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. He was mentioned on page 17 of In the Shadow of the Tiger.
The 407th was commanded by senior Caucasian officers. The unit started with Captain Mark Mooty, who was replaced by Major Sydney Smith. He led the unit into China, and was later injured in an air accident. While he was recuperating, Lieutenant Colonel Hunter took over. Other officers who left the unit soon after it reached China included Jesse Wright and Captain Edward Brown. …The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 2, December 31, 1943, said
Echoes of the Xmas Party.Gung Ho, No. 12, March 10, 1944, said
‘Twas the night before Christmas—and two hundred GI’s marched noisily into Dayton’s Chungking restaurant, where, in an atmosphere of warmth and good cheer, the squadron made Yuletide fun and frolic. The restaurant was closed to accomodate [sic] this party.
Two hundred fried chicken dinners—and all paid for by the squadron fund—met the hungry gaze of the GI’s, and the bones were quickly picked clean. H. Jim Wing, Chungking’s proprietor, beamed with pride at the thought that his chef’s cuisine delighted his brethren’s palate.
There was a sprinkling of feminine guests at the party—wives and friends. Officers of the 407th who were able to attend included Capt and Mrs. Wilhite, Capt Brown, Lt Byrne and Mr. Egnoski. Also Capt Yuen of the Chinese Air Force, currently at Wright Field.
.....“Make me a copy of this in duplicate,” Capt Brown to an orderly room clerk t’other day, indicating a page from the book....said page contained a poem exotically titled “The Ballard [sic] of Yukon Jake,” https://books.google.com/books?id=KCA3AAAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false or “The Hermit of Shark’s Tooth Shoal.” Ah, such poetry!....
Oh, the North Countree is a hard countree, That mothers a bloody brood; And its icy arms hold hidden charms For the greedy, the sinful and lewd.
.....yep, that’s a sample of this ballad of the wide open spaces, O brethren....for further stanzas, see us....
Brown has not been found in the 1950 census.
Brown passed away on May 21, 1985, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Albuquerque Tribune, May 23, 1985, published an obituary.
Col. Edward F. Brown, 74, a resident of Albuquerque for 13 years, died Tuesday. He is survived by his wife Charlott Brown of the home, daughters Michel Cleveland, LaGrange, IN; Monica Mastin, Chatham, NJ; and Suzanne Luker, Woodbridge, VA; brother Philip Brown, Florida; 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He graduated from Staunton Military Academy in 1928. Upon graduation from OTS in August 1942, Col. Brown was assigned to Rosecrans Field, St. Joseph, MO, where upon activation of the 329th Sub-Depot he became Supply Officer and Purchasing and Contracting officer. In 1943 he was assigned to the 407th Air Service Squadron at Springfield, IL where he participated in the activation, organization and training of the first Chinese-American Air Corps unit as Executive Officer. He was appointed Base Executive Officer at Cheng Kung Air Base, Group Executive Officer of Fwd Ech 14th Air Service Group, and concurrently Squadron Commander of the 407th until March 1944 when he was transferred to the Chinese-American Composite Wing, 14th Air Force. With this organization he served as Asst. A-4 at Wing Hq, and later as S-4 of the 5th Fighter Group at Chihkiang Air Base until V-J Day, at which time he was appointed A-4 of the China Theater Air Force Liaison Detachment to the First Composite Wing, Chinese Air Force. Col. Brown is authorized the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific campaign Ribbon with three battle Stars, the distinguished Unit Citation, and World War II Victory Ribbon. He has been awarded the Special Breast Order of Pao Ting of the Republic of China, the Chien Yuan Medal, and the Chinese Air Force Mao Chi Medal. The drafting of the Chinese Air Force Service Group Program, initiation of the Chinese Air Force Supply Manual 66-1, and the authorship of several lectures on Logistics and combined operations are credited to this officer. Col Brown was also Special Asst., to Dept. Administration, Washington, D.C. to President John F. Kennedy. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he continued his education, receiving his Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D degrees after which time he taught at the University of Albuquerque. Services will be held Friday at 1:00 PM in the Chapel in the Garden of French Mortuary, 1111 University NE with Chaplain Alfred C. Krader officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be the Kirtland Air Force Base Honor Guard.
ROBERT E. BYRNE
Robert Emmet Byrne was born on August 25, 1921, in Syracuse, New York, according to his World War II draft card.
In the 1925 New York state census, Byrne, his parents, John and Gertrude, and sister were Syracuse residents at 488 Midland. His father had a tire company.
The 1930 census counted the Byrnes in Syracuse at 1211 Bellevue Avenue. They were at the same address in the 1940 census. Byrne was a student.
On February 16, 1942, Byrne signed his draft card. His address was 622 James Street. He was a student at the Manlius School. His description was five feet eleven inches, 165 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.
The Syracuse Herald-Journal, November 6, 1942, published a photograph of Byrne.
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Byrne was on page 72 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Bryne and his hometown in 1945 on page 213.
Captain Robert E. Byrne…..Syracuse, New YorkIn the book he was mentioned on pages 17, 18, 22 and 224. He appeared in a photograph on page 58.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 2, December 31, 1943, said
Echoes of the Xmas Party.Gung Ho, No. 9, February 18, 1944, said
‘Twas the night before Christmas—and two hundred GI’s marched noisily into Dayton’s Chungking restaurant, where, in an atmosphere of warmth and good cheer, the squadron made Yuletide fun and frolic. The restaurant was closed to accomodate [sic] this party.
Two hundred fried chicken dinners—and all paid for by the squadron fund—met the hungry gaze of the GI’s, and the bones were quickly picked clean. H. Jim Wing, Chungking’s proprietor, beamed with pride at the thought that his chef’s cuisine delighted his brethren’s palate.
There was a sprinkling of feminine guests at the party—wives and friends. Officers of the 407th who were able to attend included Capt and Mrs. Wilhite, Capt Brown, Lt Byrne and Mr. Egnoski. Also Capt Yuen of the Chinese Air Force, currently at Wright Field.
...Pfc Ngow D. Yee startled Lt. Byrne t’other day with the disclosure he had been issued two right shoes....now they’re looking for the GI with with two left ones.According to the 1950 census, Byrne and his wife Sarah lived in De Witt, New York at 224 Wellington Road. Byrne operated a tire store.
During the 1960s, Byrne was on the board of trustees at the Manlius School.
Byrne passed away on June 18, 2011, in Tully, New York. An obituary appeared in the Syracuse Post Standard, June 19, 2011.
Robert Emmet Byrne, 89, of Tully, NY, passed away Saturday morning at his home with his wife Fran at his side. Born August 25, 1921, Bob was the son of John P. and Gertrude L. Byrne and had resided in the Syracuse area his whole life. He was a graduate of Manlius School and attended Georgetown University, where he was president of his class. Bob then answered the call of his country and enlisted in the Army in June of 1942 and attained the rank of captain. His service took him to North Africa, India, Burma and China, serving with General Claire Chennault and his Flying Tigers squadron. Bob served his community by belonging to numerous organizations, such as the American Legion Valley Post, Knights of Columbus, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Syracuse Rose Society and national president of Manlius School Alumni Association. He loved his calling as being a volunteer for pastoral care at Loretto Nursing Home since 1990, where he distributed communion and prayed with the residents. He was predeceased by a daughter, Sarah Byrne; grandson, Robert Emmet “Robbie” Byrne; and son-in-law, Michael McManus. Bob is survived by his wife, the former Frances Gorzo; a son, John Byrne (Jeri Sue); daughter, Sheilah McManus; son, Robert Byrne (Lauren) of Charlottesville, VA; daughter, Shannon Byrne of New York City; and daughter, Suzanne Mahar (Thomas). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Church in Otisco, NY (Rte. 80), with burial to follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Church in Otisco, NY. Contributions may be made to St. Leo and St. Patrick’s Food Pantry, P.O. Box 574, Tully, NY 13159.
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