WONG L. JACK (JACK L. WONG)
Wong Lung Jack aka Jack Lung Wong was born on December 1, 1911 in Canton, China according to his World War II draft card. A passenger list said his birthplace was “Fung Low Village, Sunning, China”.
Fourteen-year-old “Lung Jark Wong” was aboard the steam ship President McKinley when it departed Hong Kong on December 23, 1925. The passenger list said he stayed with his mother, Kee Shee at “Nom Lung Village, Sunning, China”. Wong arrived at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on January 11, 1926. He traveled east by train to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Wong was aboard the ship Prince George when it departed Yarmouth on January 29, 1926. The next day he arrived at Boston, Massachusetts.
Wong has not been found in the 1930 United States census.
The 1940 census counted “Loon Jack Wong” in Providence, Rhode Island at 356 Weybosset Street where he was one of over a dozen restaurant waiters in the household. Wong’s highest level of education was the fourth grade. In 1939 he earned 600 dollars.
On October 16, 1940 Wong signed his draft card. His address was unchanged. He worked at the Mee Hong Restaurant. Wong’s description was five feet one inch, 147 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Wong Lung Jack aka Jack Lung Wong was born on December 1, 1911 in Canton, China according to his World War II draft card. A passenger list said his birthplace was “Fung Low Village, Sunning, China”.
Fourteen-year-old “Lung Jark Wong” was aboard the steam ship President McKinley when it departed Hong Kong on December 23, 1925. The passenger list said he stayed with his mother, Kee Shee at “Nom Lung Village, Sunning, China”. Wong arrived at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on January 11, 1926. He traveled east by train to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Wong was aboard the ship Prince George when it departed Yarmouth on January 29, 1926. The next day he arrived at Boston, Massachusetts.
Wong has not been found in the 1930 United States census.
The 1940 census counted “Loon Jack Wong” in Providence, Rhode Island at 356 Weybosset Street where he was one of over a dozen restaurant waiters in the household. Wong’s highest level of education was the fourth grade. In 1939 he earned 600 dollars.
On October 16, 1940 Wong signed his draft card. His address was unchanged. He worked at the Mee Hong Restaurant. Wong’s description was five feet one inch, 147 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Wong enlisted on May 18, 1943.
Wong was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Wong and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
Wong L. Jack (Jack L. Wong)…..Providence, Rhode IslandThe squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 3, January 7, 1944, said Private Wong was promoted to Private First Class.
Gung Ho, No. 7, February 4, 1944, said Private First Class Wong was promoted to Corporal.
After the war, Wong eventually settled in Boston. In 1954 he resided on Harvard Street. By 1957 he was on Saint Botolph Street. Boston directories from the 1960 and 1970s placed him on Edgerly Road.
Wong’s wife, Faye Wayee Seto, passed away on December 20, 1990.
Wong passed away on October 27, 2002 according to the Massachusetts Death Index at Ancestry.com. (The incorrect date, October 15, 2002, was at the Social Security Death Index.) An obituary appeared in the Boston Globe, October 29, 2002.
Wong, Jack, of Brighton, on October 27, 2002. Beloved husband the late Wayee (Seto) Wong. Devoted father of David Leung of Wellesley, Alan and wife, Janet Wong, of Brighton and Elaine and her husband, Ron Burke, of Norfolk. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, Rebecca Wong and Emily & Sarah Burke. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday Oct. 29 be tween the hours of 5-8 PM at the J.S. Waterman-Eastman-Waring Funeral Home, 495 Commonwealth Ave. (at Kenmore Sq.) Boston. Funeral will take place on Wednesday Oct. 30 starting at 10:30 A. M. and leaving at the Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon. Interment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery.Wong was laid to rest at Forest Hills Cemetery and Crematory.
HOWE T. JAY (HOWARD T. JAY)
Howe Ton “Howard” Jay was born on July 3, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois according to his World War II draft card. The Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, at Ancestry.com, has the date July 2, 1920. His parents were Jay W. Rapp and Jennie Soo Hoo.
The 1930 United States census counted Jay as the second of six siblings who were Lora, Larry, Janice, Paul and Alice. His older brother, William, was in China. The Jays were Chicago residents at 155 West 22nd Street on the third floor. On the first and second floors were the Chinese Merchandise Mart and Chee Wo Tong.
Six weeks after the census enumeration, Walter was born.
In 1931 the Jays sailed to China. Arnold was born in Hong Kong in 1932.
The Japanese Air Force bombed Canton/Guangzhou in June 1938. Jay and his brother, Larry, were aboard the steam ship Empress of Japan when it departed Hong Kong on September 16, 1938. The passenger list said the brothers had been with their mother at “Ngan Foo Village, Hoiping, [Kwangtung], China”. They arrived at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on October 4, 1938. They transferred to the ship Princess Marguerite which took them to Seattle, Washington later that day. Their final destination was to their grandfather, Jay Yoon, at 155 West Cermak Road in Chicago. (West 22nd Street was renamed Cermak Road.) The rest of the family returned in early 1939.
In 1931 the Jays sailed to China. Arnold was born in Hong Kong in 1932.
The Japanese Air Force bombed Canton/Guangzhou in June 1938. Jay and his brother, Larry, were aboard the steam ship Empress of Japan when it departed Hong Kong on September 16, 1938. The passenger list said the brothers had been with their mother at “Ngan Foo Village, Hoiping, [Kwangtung], China”. They arrived at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on October 4, 1938. They transferred to the ship Princess Marguerite which took them to Seattle, Washington later that day. Their final destination was to their grandfather, Jay Yoon, at 155 West Cermak Road in Chicago. (West 22nd Street was renamed Cermak Road.) The rest of the family returned in early 1939.
The 1940 census counted the Jay family at the same address.
Jay attended Hyde Park Career Academy High School.
Jay attended Hyde Park Career Academy High School.
1941 Aitchpe yearbook
1942 Aitchpe yearbook
On February 16, 1942 Jay signed his draft card. His Chicago address was 155 West Cermak Road. He was a student. Jay’s description was five feet six inches, 121 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Jay enlisted on November 28, 1942. His basic training was at Camp Chaffee in Fort Smith, Arkansas where the 14th Armored Division was based.
In Fall 1943 Jay transferred to the 407th Air Service Squadron at Patterson Field, Ohio.
In Chicago on leave, Jay with his violin.
Jay was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Jay and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
Howe T. Jay (Howard T. Jay)…..Chicago, IllinoisIn the book Jay was in the squadron fold-out photograph between pages 54 and 55. He was one of the truck drivers.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 1, December 25, 1943, said
...Talk about happy smiling faces, you should see the countenances of those lucky boys who returned this week from furlough...How about that, Sgts Andrew Lee, Wm Quan, Cpls Fong Lee, Wilfred Eng, Tonley Ju, Mon K. Fong, Benson Lee, Pfc’s Din Lew, Homer Eng, Roland Gee, Howe Jay, Cinh Ying, Pvts John J. Lee and Henry Wong (30)?.........Gung Ho, No. 2, December 31, 1943, said
…Sa-ay, Pfc Howe T. Jay cuts quite a figure on the skating rink, as we saw t’other nite in Dayton. With one arm around a pretty lass and a happy grin on his boyish face, he wheels around the rink with the greatest ease……Gung Ho, No. 4, January 14, 1944, said
ConfirmationGung Ho, No. 7, February 4, 1944, said
Three EM’s who are Catholics were given the sacrament of Confirmation last Sunday at the Post chapel. The trio included S/Sgt George Wong, Cpl Eugene F. Szeto, and Pfc Howe T. Jay.
Bishop Rehring, Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati, was present to administer the sacrament, considered one of the most important religious ceremonies in the Catholic Church.
Two Chinese civilians were visitors to the 407th last week...one was John S. Hwang, civilian personnel man for the 555th Service Squadron........the other was Jay W. Rapp of Chicago, who is Pfc Howe T. Jay’s papa....Gung Ho, No. 8, February 11, 1944, said Jay was presented the Good Conduct Ribbon by Captain E.F. Brown.
Jay sent V-Mail to his siblings.
Jay was discharged on January 5, 1946. Jay is on the U.S. Army Air Forces Final Registered List of the Chinese American WWII Veterans Recognition Project. He is on page 147 of the National Recognition for Commendable Patriotism and Honor: The Chinese American Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Recipients (2020). Jay and his brothers are on page 96 of the Digital Program Booklet Volume One. His photograph appeared in The Memoir 1947 (see group 17) which was published by the Chick Char Club in San Francisco.
During the war Jay suffered from shell shock which is known today as post-traumatic stress disorder. At home in Chicago Jay never touched his violin again. He had difficulty holding a job.
Jay moved to Arizona where he was a patient at the VA Hospitals in Tucson and, later, Prescott. Next he lived with his brother, Larry, and his family in Casa Grande.
Jay moved to Arizona where he was a patient at the VA Hospitals in Tucson and, later, Prescott. Next he lived with his brother, Larry, and his family in Casa Grande.
Jay (far right) and his brother (far left)
with their 1986 tour group in China.
Great Wall
Guilin, China
Kaiping, China
Thanksgiving 1998, Casa Grande, Arizona
Jay passed away on November 28, 2005 at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
JAMES G. JAY
James Gimbo Jay, a paper son, was born on August 15, 1923 in “Hoy Ping, China” according to his World War II draft card. His paper father, Jay Sue Fong, said he was born on “C.R. 10-8-15” in “Qung Ming Village”. The Chinese calendar date, column 8 and number 15 in black, corresponds to September 16, 1921.
James Gimbo Jay, a paper son, was born on August 15, 1923 in “Hoy Ping, China” according to his World War II draft card. His paper father, Jay Sue Fong, said he was born on “C.R. 10-8-15” in “Qung Ming Village”. The Chinese calendar date, column 8 and number 15 in black, corresponds to September 16, 1921.
The Social Security Death Index also had the birth date September 16, 1921. The birth information on Jay’s naturalization petition said his real name was Fay Wing Quan who was born on March 11, 1921 at “Ngau Lo Tau, Hoiping, Kwangtung, China”.
Eleven-year-old Jay was aboard the steam ship President Grant when it departed Hong Kong on December 8, 1934. The passenger list said he had been with his mother, Quan Shee, at “Tung Min Lee, Hoiping, Kwongtung, China”. Jay arrived at Seattle, Washington on December 24, 1934 and was admitted on January 9, 1935. His Chinese Exclusion Act case file number was 7030/7267. The passenger list said Jay’s final destination was 155 West 22nd Street in Chicago, Illinois but it was really New York City.
Certificate of Identity
Jay has not been found in the 1940 United States census.
On June 30, 1943 Jay signed his draft card. His address was 77 Chrystie Street in New York City. His description was five feet six inches, 128 pounds, with black eyes and hair.
On June 30, 1943 Jay signed his draft card. His address was 77 Chrystie Street in New York City. His description was five feet six inches, 128 pounds, with black eyes and hair.
Jay enlisted on May 15, 1943.
Jay was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Jay and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
James G. Jay…..New York, New YorkIn the book Jay appeared in photographs on pages 8, 73 and the squadron fold-out photograph between pages 54 and 55. He was mentioned on pages viii, 10, 11, 12, 15, 23, 62, 70, 73, and 76. Jay’s May 13, 1943 letter from Lt. Sing Y. Lee was reproduced on page 13. The signatures of Jay and Din Lee appeared on page 4 of Chinese text.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 1, December 25, 1943, introduced its staff members.
Cpl JAMES GIMBO JAY, without whose assistance this issue could not have gotten out in time, is an all-around clerk and machine shop man. He came to this country in 1936 and had his American schooling in New York City. He was in trade school prior to his army induction. He also served several months in the Merchant Marines at Long Island, N. Y.Yank, February 11, 1944, said
Anglo-Chinese PaperGung Ho, No. 10, February 25, 1944, said
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.
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.
....In the Orderly Room we find Cpl James G. Jay running around in circles seeking an interpretation of a certain paragraph in a TM on Administration....it seems that if he read it right, the gents in the Orderly Room have been needlessly pulling extra duty....how he hopes he’s right!...he’s actually starting to like his job already......Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury (New York, New York), February 25, 1944, said
Chinese-English News SheetGung Ho, No. 11, March 3, 1944, said
Gung Ho, mimeographed news sheet in English and Chinese, brings information about the activities of the men in the 407th Service Squadron, AC, Patterson Field, Ohio. Attractively illustrated, the longest single feature is the Chop Suey which is made up of short personal sketches.
The staff includes Cpl. William J. Hoy, editor; Pvt. Young Q. Ark. Chinese section contributing editor; Cpl. Yow R. China [sic], staff artist; Cpl. James G. Jay, Cpl. Eugene F. Szeto, Pfc. Elwin W. Ong and Pvt. Woo K. Leung, editorial assistants.
Old China Hands may find a kindred spirit in the soldier about whom the following chop suey item appears: “Cpl. Eugene Szeto is taking up Chinese in a big way . . . trying to learn both the spoken and written lingo . . . Like any guy from Brooklyn, he’s finding the going tough . . . when you find a half a dozen words with the same sound but meaning six totally different things, that’s too much for a boy from Brooklyn . . . Thus far Szeto is averaging two characters a day . . . By the end of the duration he should know quite a handful of those ideographs . . .”
….Excuse-It-Please dept: Cpl James G Jay usually does a good job of preparing the stencils for “Gung Ho”….but in our last issue he made a few mistakes….Imagine our editor’s surprise in reading that…“Cpl Albert Fong…..belonged to the Chinese Drum, Fife, and Bungle Corps back home”….Cpl Fong assures us, there’ll be no bungling.After the war Jay returned to New York.
Collection of the author.
A photograph of Jay appeared in The Memoir 1947 (see group 65) which was published by the Chick Char Club in San Francisco.
Jay is on the U.S. Army Air Forces Final Registered List of the Chinese American World War II Veterans Recognition Project. He is on page 97 of the Digital Program Booklet Volume One. Jay was profiled on page 148 of the National Recognition for Commendable Patriotism and Honor: The Chinese American Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Recipients (2020).
On March 14, 1947 Jay began his trip to China. He married Suey Lin Woo in Canton, China on July 25, 1947. They were aboard the ship General M. C. Meigs when it departed Hong Kong on November 9, 1947. They arrived at San Francisco, California on November 28, 1947. Jay’s address was 77 Chrystie Street in New York.
The 1950 census counted Jay, his wife and son, James Q. Jay, in San Francisco at 39 Moss Street. Jay’s occupation was clerical worker at the Veterans Administration.
In 1954 the 407th squadron held its second reunion in San Francisco. A photograph of the attendees appeared on page 72 of In the Shadow of the Tiger. Jay was in the third row standing on the far left.
Jay’s wife was naturalized on May 6, 1958. The petition named their three children: Steven, Ronald, and Dora. They resided in San Francisco at 1431 Mason Street. The same address was recorded on Jay’s naturalization petition and card. Jay became a citizen on April 22, 1969. Two 407th squadron witnesses were Chor Yow Law and George Gordon Woong.
East-West, October 21, 1967, said
407th air squad 4th reunion setEast-West, September 4, 1968, said
An elaborate Program is being planned for the fourth post war reunion of 407th Air Service Squadron at the Empress of China Restaurant on Sunday, August 4, 1968, according to Jim Jay, Public Relations Director for the reunion.
On the agenda will be an afternoon get-together at a local club room with games, no host cocktails at the Empress, and a brief conclave precede the reunion.
This reunion will coincide with the Silver (25th) Anniversary of the activation of the 407th Air Service Squadron in Springfield, Illinois in 1943, Patterson Field in Ohio was the site of this group’s specialized military training before overseas duties in North Africa, India, and China.
The 407th Air Service Squadron was under the command of Clair L. Chennault, Commanding General of the 14th (Flying Tigers) Air Force while stationed in China.
Silver anniversary for 407th Air SquadEast-West, January 3, 1973, said
Nearly 100 former members of the 407th Air Service Squadron gathered here recently for the fourth Post war reunion in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the squad.
The 407th Air Service Squadron saw services in North Africa, India, and China during World War II. It was an arm of the 14th (Flying Tigers) Air Force.
The committee elected to serve until 1971 reunion are: Mack Pong, Chairman; Chow Y. Law, Co-Chairman; James G. Jay, Public Relations Director and York M. Kai, Chinese Secretary.
Veterans Award to James G. JayEast-West, August 15, 1979, published “James Jay Recounts Career with Veterans Administration”.
James G. Jay, veterans benefits counselor of the Veterans Administration，is the recipient of the highest award of the Disabled American Veterans—a laminated bronze plaque bearing its famous emblem and the following inscription: “Disabled American Veterans—Citation for Distinguished Services in Behalf of Disabled American Veterans—Presented to James G. Jay by Edward T. Conroy, National Commander, Cincinnati, Ohio.”
Jay was cited for his meritorious services to the veterans and their dependents in time of need and for his visits to the disabled and hospitalized veterans in the military and veterans’ hospitals.
This is a coveted award since Jay is not a member of the DAV. He is, however, a life member and the Charter Commander of Golden Gate Post No. 34, American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam (AMVETS).
Jay served with the headquarters of the 407th Air Service Squadron, a component of the 14th (Flying Tigers) Air Force, and saw service in North Africa, India, and China during World War II
A letter signed by Jay, Chor Y. Law and Mack Pong was published in East-West, December 4, 1985. They clarified the dates and locations of the reunions across the country.
In December 1991 Jay and his wife visited the Flying Tigers monument in Taishan, China. Two photographs of them appeared on page 73 of In the Shadow of the Tiger.
Jay wrote the article about the 407th Air Service Squadron for the book, Chennault’s Flying Tigers: World War II 50th Anniversary (1996). His profile appeared on page 141.
Jay was quoted in the book, Duty & Honor: A Tribute to Chinese American World War II Veterans of Southern California (1997).
Americans First: Chinese Americans and the Second World War (2005) also quoted Jay.
Jay passed away on April 12, 2007, in San Francisco. An obituary appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, April 19, 2007
James passed away peacefully on April 12, 2007.
Born in 1921 in China, James grew up in New York City. He volunteered for the US Army Air Force in 1943 and was an administrative NCO for the 407th Air Service Squadron, 14th Air Force (Flying Tigers) during WWII. Honorably discharged in 1946, he married Lily Sueylin Woo.
He was the founder and charter commander of VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post #8747 in New York City and AMVETS Golden Gate post #34 in San Francisco. James worked for the US Dept of Veterans Affairs for over 30 years as a veterans benefit specialist. He established the first outreach office in Chinatown and helped countless number of veterans and their spouses. He volunteered hundreds of hours to hospitalized veterans at Fort Miley VA Hospital. In 1962 and 1979, he received the AMVETS National Award for service to our nation’s veterans. He also received the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Meritorious Award for outstanding service to disabled veterans.
The Chinese Six Companies honored James for his service to the Chinese community in 1979. In 1988, James was the first and only Chinese American to receive AMVETS highest national honor, the “Silver Helmet AMVET of the Year” award for his long and distinguished record of service to our nation and its veterans. He and Lily were flown to Washington, DC to accept the honor at a banquet attended by senators, representatives and other dignitaries. These are but a few of the awards he received. In Feb. 2000, James was featured in the documentary film, “We Served With pride, the Chinese American Experience in WWII,” which premiered at the Herbst Theatre in SF and was shown on PBS. He was a distinguished contributing member of the Loong Kong Yin Yee and Ming Yee Kee Loo Family Assn.
On his retirement, he and Lily traveled the world, continued his volunteer work and helped care for his grandchildren with gentle enthusiasm.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lily; sons, Steven (Bernice) and Ronald; daughter, Dora (Bob); grandchildren, Brian, Tiffany, Kimberly and Michael; brother, Jack (May); nephews, Jack (Sandra), Peter (June), Harlan (Donna); nieces, Sue Hing, Linda (Leon), Sharon (Frank), Donna (Mitchell).
A special thanks to hospice nurses, Judy (Kaiser) and Joan (Pathways).
A Viewing will be held on Friday, April 20, 7–8pm and Funeral Services Saturday, April 21, 1pm at Ashley-McMullen, 4200 Geary at 6th Ave in SF.
HING W. JEE (EDWIN JEE)
Hing Woon Jee was born on May 15, 1919 at Canton, China according to his World War II draft card. A passenger list said his birthplace was “Har Chow Village, Toyshan, China”.
Seventeen-year-old Jee was aboard the steam ship President McKinley when it departed Hong Kong on May 9, 1937. Before leaving he stayed with his mother, Chin Shee, at “Har Chow Village, Toyshan, China”. Eighteen-year-old Jee arrived at Seattle, Washington on May 27, 1937 and was admitted on September 24, 1937. His final destination was Bloomington, Indiana where his brother, Jee Hing Kury, lived at 121 South College Avenue.
Jee has not been found in the 1940 United States census.
Jee’s veteran’s file said he enlisted on December 23, 1942.
Jee was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Jee and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
Hing W. Jee (Edwin Jee)…..Newark, New JerseyThe squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 3, January 7, 1944, said Private First Class Jee was one promoted to Corporal.
Gung Ho, No. 4, January 14, 1944, said
Now for our Dept. of Romance & Similar Nonsenses: …talk about lines being crossed—Cpl Hing Jee was stood up too t’other nite in town..but this isn’t the end of the story…as Jee sat eating in the Chungking eatery Cpl Fred Ko and Pvt York Q. Luke breezed in with two belles…you’ve guessed it: one of the gals was Jee’s missing date!…Gung Ho, No. 8, February 11, 1944, said Corporal Jee was presented the Good Conduct Ribbon by Captain E.F. Brown.
The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana), March 1, 1944, said
Corporal Edwin Jee, former Chinese resident of Bloomington, and Corporal Lee Ngaw [sic], another Chinese soldier, were visiting friends in Bloomington over the week end.They are both stationed in the 407th Service Sqd., Patterson Field, Fairfield, Ohio.Jee was discharged on February 27, 1947. He reenlisted on March 4, 1947. His address was 112 East Third Street in Bloomington, Indiana. His description was five feet seven inches, 132 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
The Palladium-Item (Richmond, Indiana), June 16, 1950, said Jee’s wife, Anna Chin, became a citizen. She was born in Hong Kong and graduated from Sun Yat-Sen college with a master’s degree in law. He met her at a dance in North China and they married in 1946. She came to America in January 1947. With their two sons, Elwood and Danny, they lived at 905 North H Street. Jee worked at Metal Products.
The 1951 Richmond city directory had the same address.
Jee’s Social Security application chronicled his name changes: Jee Hing Woon, October 1942; Edwin Jee, April 1963; Hing W. Jee, April 17, 1990.
Jee passed away on April 8, 1990. Obituaries appeared April 11, 1990 in the Cincinnati Enquirer
Jee, Edwin Hing W. beloved husband of Anna Chin Jee, devoted father of Kenny Elwood and Danny Jee, dear grandfather of Timothy J. and Donovan Jacob Jee. Sunday, April 8, 1990. Resident of Roselawn. Friends may call at Miller-Busse Borgmann Funeral Home, 3464 Central Clifton, Wednesday from 4 P.M. until time of funeral services at 8 P.M. Hanselmann Lodge services at 7:15 P.M. Hanselmann Commandery services at 7:30 P.M. China-Burma-India Veteran. Mr. Jee was a radio technician with A.V.G. of the Flying Tigers and owner of The Dragon Inn in Cincinnati and Florence, KY. Memorials, if so desired, may be directed to the Kidney Foundation.and Cincinnati Post
Edwin (Hing W.) Jee, 70, of Roselawn and originally of Canton, China, died Sunday.
He owned the two Dragon Inn restaurants for 17 years in Roselawn and Forence, Ky. Mr. Jee was a radio technician in the Flying Tigers during World War II. He was also one of only two Asians in the 1970s to be inducted into the Masonic Temple.
He had lived in Cincinnati for many years and was a member of the China-Burma-India Veterans Association and the Chinese American Association and a fund-raiser for the Shriners Burn Institute.
Survivors include his wife, Anna C. Jee; two sons, Elwood Y. Jee of Charleston, S.C., and Danny Jee of Houston; and a daughter, Kemy Jee of Forest Park. Services: 8 p.m. today in Busse & Borgmann Funeral Service, Clifton. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials: Kidney Foundation.
HERBERT K.B. JEMMOTT
Herbert Kitchner Burton Jemmott was born on July 2, 1915 in the British West Indies. His parents were Conrad Burton Jemmott and Marian Skeet Reed.
On August 28, 1918 Jemmott, his parents, siblings Harold and Julia, were aboard the ship Curvello when it departed Barbados. They arrived at the port of New York on September 6, 1918. Their destination was 493 Prospect Place in Brooklyn.
The 1920 United States census counted Jemmott as the second of three siblings. The Jemmotts were North Brunswick, New Jersey residents on George Road.
Jemmott’s father passed away on February 3, 1925, in Brooklyn. At some point his mother remarried.
Jemmott has not been found in the 1930 census.
In 1938 Jemmott and future wife, Charlotte Hinson, were graduates of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Jemmott has not been found in the 1940 census.
Jemmott married Charlotte on March 21, 1941. Their marriage was reported in the Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia), March 23, 1941.
Miss Hinson’s Marriage Is AnnouncedJemmott’s whereabouts was noted in the “Army News” column of the Brooklyn Eagle, October 8, 1941.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hinson of North Mallory street, Phoebus, announce the marriage of their daughter, Charlotte, to Lieut. Herbert K. B. Jemmott of Kelly Field, San Antonio, son of Mrs. M. S. Bunting of New York. The ceremony was performed at 10 Friday at the chapel of the St. Christopher Wrenn building at the College of William and Mary, with the Rev. F. H. Craighill, of Bruton Parish church, officiating.
The bride wore a costume of navy blue with a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Alfred Armstrong of Williamsburg was matron of honor and only attendant. She wore tweed ensemble of yellow with corsage of yellow roses. Lieutenant Jemmott had as his best man, Minor W. Thomas, of Williamsburg. Following the ceremony Lieutenant and Mrs. Jemmott left for San Antonio where they will make their home in the Wilcox apartments. Both Lieutenant and Mrs. Jemmott are graduates of the College of William and Mary, where Lieutenant Jemmott was a member of the Lamba Chi Alpha fraternity.
Lt. Herbert Kitchner Burton Jemmott of Brooklyn has been ordered to perform another year of active duty by the War Department. He is an instructor in the aviation cadet flying training program at Kelly Field, Texas.At some point Jemmott was assigned to Patterson Field near Dayton, Ohio.
Jemmott’s surname was misspelled Jemott on page 74 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993 and page 213 of In the Shadow of the Tiger which included his hometown in 1945.
Major Herbert K.B. Jemott [sic]…..Phoebus, VirginiaAfter the war Jemmott continued his career with the Air Force.
The 1950 census listed Jemmott, his wife, son, Herbert, and daughter, Joanne, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
Jemmott’s mother passed away on April 7, 1950 in Queens, New York.
Jemmott passed away on July 13, 1963 in Hampton, Virginia. The Air Force colonel was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
GIM W. JEONG
Gim Wo Jeong was born on March 3, 1914 in China according to his World War II draft card. His Social Security application had his name as William Jeong. Jeong’s naturalization petition said he was born on January 29, 1918 at “Nam Hing Lay Village, Hung On Bo, Hoiping District, Kwantung, China”.
On February 14, 1928 Jeong was aboard the steam ship President Pierce when it departed Hong Kong. He had been with his mother, Hoo Shee, at “Chiu Yeung, Hoiping, Kwantung, China”. He arrived at San Francisco, California on March 8, 1928 and was admitted on March 15, 1928. Jeong’s Chinese Exclusion Act case file number was 26697 4-12. His final destination was to Wing Chuen Cheung, a cousin, at Kwong Yee Ching, 1036 Stockton Street in San Francisco.
Jeong began his travel from San Francisco to China on April 16, 1937. He married Suey Sing Quan at “Nam Hing Lay Village, Hung On Bo, Hoiping, China”. They lived at “Chiu Yeung, Hoiping, China”. Jeong was aboard the steam ship Empress of Japan when it departed Hong Kong on April 1, 1938. He arrived on April 20, 1938 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where he transferred to the steam ship Princess Charlotte. Jeong arrived the same day at Seattle, Washington. His Chinese Exclusion Act case file number was 7030/9846. Jeong’s final destination was to his father, Jeong Yee Tong, at 641 Jackson Street in San Francisco.
“William Jeong” was listed in the 1939 Woodland, California city directory. He lived at 428 1st Street and was a clerk at Yolo Grocery. The 1940 United States census had the same name, address and occupation.
On October 16, 1940 Gim Wo Jeong signed his draft card. His address was 2336 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco. Later the address was updated to 1848 Montgomery Street in Oroville, California. Jeong’s description was five feet six inches, 132 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Leong enlisted at San Francisco on May 20, 1943.
Jeong was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Jeong and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 1, December 25, 1943, said
After the war Jeong returned to California. His photograph appeared in The Memoir 1947 (see Group 20).
Jeong was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Jeong and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
Gim W. Jeong…..San Francisco, CaliforniaIn the book Leong appeared in photographs on pages 53, 60 and the squadron fold-out photograph between pages 54 and 55.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 1, December 25, 1943, said
4 GI’s Get Tied in a KnotGung Ho, No. 5, January 21, 1944, said
Among the GI’s who went on furloughs recently 4 of them came back and reported they have stopped wearing pants. That is, figuratively speaking. What we mean is that these 4 got themselves married—allee samee catchem wife—in various parts of the country.
Pvt Ed Chew married a little miss from Oakland, Calif., while across the bay in San Francisco Pfc Gim Jeong also marched bravely to the alter.
Elsewhere S/Sgt George Wong married Kay Lee of San Antonio, Texas. And S/Sgt James Yee persuaded popular Larraine Lee of Los Angeles to be his Mrs. We always said Jimmy had a persuasive tongue.
We understand both Mrs. Wong and Mrs. Yee will join their husbands here for Christmas.
8 EM on Detached Service.Gung Ho, No. 7, February 4, 1944, said Private First Class Jeong was promoted to Corporal.
This week another out-of-town assignment was given the 407th. This time it was to assist in the repairing of a P-39 at Columbus, Ohio.
So to Columbus last Monday went S/Sgt Donald Louie, Cpls Henry Mar, Din Lew, John R. Ung, Kenneth Mah, Pfc’s John Chuck, Gim Jeong, and Pvt Louie Woon. The officer in Charge was W.O.T.A. Egnoski.
After the war Jeong returned to California. His photograph appeared in The Memoir 1947 (see Group 20).
The 1950 census counted Jeong, his second wife, Beatrice, and year-old daughter, Pamela, in Vallejo, California at 722 Arkansas Street. He owned a grocery store.
I believe Jeong was in the photograph published in the Tulare Advance Register, October 3, 1962.
When Jeong became a naturalized citizen, on October 26, 1966, his address was 4639 Corona Drive in San Jose, California. His first wife, whom he married in 1937, arrived from China in April 1966 and lived in Los Angeles. Apparently they divorced some time later.
On June 28, 1971 Jeong and Beatrice Ying Wong remarried in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jeong passed away in February 1996. The Social Security Death Index said his last residence was San Jose, California.
YEW S. JEW
Yew Sue Jew was born on March 25, 1913 at San Francisco, California according to his World War II draft card.
Jew has not been found in the 1920 and 1930 United States censuses.
A passenger list said Jew had been in San Francisco from 1925 to 1931. He traveled to China starting on November 6, 1931. On June 21, 1932, nineteen-year-old Jew was aboard the steam ship President Coolidge when it departed from Hong Kong. The passenger list said he had been with his mother, Mar Shee, at 75 Wing Lok Street in Hong Kong. Jew arrived at San Francisco on July 11, 1932. His Chinese Exclusion Act case file number was 31784/009-10. Jew’s destination was to See Dor Chiu, a cousin, at 766 Sacramento Street in San Francisco.
Jew has not found in the 1940 census.
On October 16, 1940 Jew signed his draft card. His San Francisco address was 766 Sacramento Street. He worked with his brother. Jew was described as five feet seven inches, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Jeong passed away in February 1996. The Social Security Death Index said his last residence was San Jose, California.
YEW S. JEW
Yew Sue Jew was born on March 25, 1913 at San Francisco, California according to his World War II draft card.
Jew has not been found in the 1920 and 1930 United States censuses.
A passenger list said Jew had been in San Francisco from 1925 to 1931. He traveled to China starting on November 6, 1931. On June 21, 1932, nineteen-year-old Jew was aboard the steam ship President Coolidge when it departed from Hong Kong. The passenger list said he had been with his mother, Mar Shee, at 75 Wing Lok Street in Hong Kong. Jew arrived at San Francisco on July 11, 1932. His Chinese Exclusion Act case file number was 31784/009-10. Jew’s destination was to See Dor Chiu, a cousin, at 766 Sacramento Street in San Francisco.
Jew has not found in the 1940 census.
On October 16, 1940 Jew signed his draft card. His San Francisco address was 766 Sacramento Street. He worked with his brother. Jew was described as five feet seven inches, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Jew enlisted on June 14, 1943.
Jew was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Jew and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
Yew S. Jew…..San Francisco, CaliforniaIn the book he was identified as “Yew S. Jue” in a photograph on page 60. Jew was also in the squadron fold-out photograph between pages 54 and 55.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 3, January 7, 1944, said Private First Class Jew was promoted to Corporal.
Gung Ho, No. 8, February 11, 1944, said
....One staff room in barrack 2 is known as Sloppy Joe’s....but that ain’t all....the three occupants therein, S/Sgt Kim W. Jung, S/Sgt Yang W. Lee, and Cpl Yew S. Jew, are known, respectively, as “Mugger,” “Tondelayo,” and “The Major”.....Jew’s veteran’s file said he was discharged on January 11, 1946.
He has not been found in the 1950 census.
The 1957 and 1958 San Francisco city directories listed Jew at 842 Washington Street in apartment 103. He was employed at the Merchants Exchange Club.
Jew passed away on October 7, 1980 in San Francisco according to his veteran’s file.
LOUIS JOE (LOUIS CHOW)
“Chau (Louis) Kwock Kwan (Joe)” was born on August 16, 1910 in Hoiping, China according to his World War II draft card.
Seventeen-year-old “Kwock Kwan Chau” and his older brother, Kwock Yen Chau, were aboard the steamship President Jackson when it departed from Hong Kong on December 21, 1927. The brothers had been with their mother, Gow Shee, at “Konghar, Hoiping, China”. They arrived at San Francisco, California on January 12, 1928. Joe was admitted on February 15, 1928; his brother on March 2, 1928. Joe’s Chinese Exclusion Act case file number was 26535/11-6. The final destination was to their father, Chin Choy Chiu, at Young Yuen Tong, 766 Clay Street in San Francisco.
Joe has not been found in the 1930 and 1940 United States censuses.
On October 16, 1940 Joe signed his draft card. His address was 500 Aloe Street in Cleveland, Mississippi. His description was five feet six inches, 125 pounds, with black eyes and hair. Joe was self-employed at the New Uptown grocery store.
At Camp Shelby, Mississippi Joe enlisted on December 28, 1942.
Joe was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Joe and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
Louis Joe (Lewis [sic] Chow…..Cleveland, Mississippi)In the book he appeared in the squadron fold-out photograph between pages 54 and 55.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 5, January 21, 1944, said
… The five-course dinner consisted of Siu Choy soup, ham fried rice[,] egg fooyong, Chinese fried chicken[,] almond and forturn [sic] cookies. It was whipped up in a matter of hours by available culinary experts of the 407th, Cpls Chung Quan and George Soo Hoo, Sgt. Joe Louis, Pfc’s Sew H. Chan, Gin Wong, Pong L. Wong and Chin F. Ying.Gung Ho, No. 8, February 11, 1944, said Joe was presented with the Good Conduct Ribbon by Captain E.F. Brown.
After the war Joe returned to Cleveland, Mississippi and applied to become a naturalized citizen. The petition had the same address as his draft card and chronicled his Army career: active service January 4, 1943; overseas service April 10, 1944 to December 5, 1945; discharged December 12, 1945. On November 7, 1946 he became citizen Louis Chow.
Chow traveled to Hong Kong to see his family. The Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Arkansas), January 13, 1989, said he met Yuk Hing Tang on a blind date and married her on November 1, 1947 in Hong Kong (the date on her naturalization petition). The couple were aboard the ship General M. C. Meigs when it departed Hong Kong on July 3, 1948. They arrived on July 28, 1948 at San Francisco where Chow’s temporary address was 2301 Webster Street.
The 1950 census counted Chow and Shirley in Cleveland, Mississippi at 500 Aloe Street. He was a partner in a grocery store.
Shirley became a naturalized citizen on March 27, 1952.
At some point Chow moved to Miami, Florida where his three sons were born. The Arkansas Gazette said identical twins, Alan and Alvin, born in 1957, studied piano at the insistence of their parents. Chow saw their development which included the Juilliard School in New York. (see Alan and Alvin)
Chow passed away on December 24, 1986 in Dade County, Florida. He was laid to rest at Woodlawn Park Cemetery South.
JAMES W. JOHNSON
James Willard Johnson was born on February 27, 1906 in Bolivar, Missouri according to his World War II draft card. His death certificate said his parents were Lano S. Johnson and Edith Craig who married on May 19, 1897.
Johnson was not counted with his family in the 1910 and 1920 United States censuses. It’s likely he stayed with relatives.
The Morning Free Press (Ventura, California), November 20, 1929, said Johnson and Rachel Dorman were issued a marriage license. According to the 1930 census, Johnson and his wife were Ventura, California residents at 324 West Ramona Street. He worked for a gas company.
In the 1940 census Johnson and his wife, Mary, lived with her parents in Springfield, Missouri at 716 West Walnut. The status of his first wife is unknown. Johnson was a telephone lineman.
On October 16, 1940 Johnson signed his draft card. His address was the same. His description was five feet eleven inches, 156 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.
Johnson enlisted on January 5, 1943.
Johnson was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Johnson and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
James W. Johnson…..Springfield, MissouriThe book said he and Robert Weko were replacements transferred to the 407th when it was in China. Johnson appeared in the squadron fold-out photograph between pages 54 and 55.
Corporal Johnson was discharged on December 11, 1945. He returned to Springfield.
The 1950 census counted Johnson and his wife in Springfield at 231 Monroe. He was a medical custodial assistant at the Federal Prison Hospital.
Johnson passed away on June 24, 1952. His sudden death was reported in The Index (Hermitage, Missouri), Jun 26, 1952.
Death Takes VFW Leader in SpringfieldJohnson was laid to rest at Springfield National Cemetery. The headstone said he served with the 407th Air Service Squadron.
James W. Johnson, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 963 in Springfield and a veteran of World War II, was found dead at his desk in the U. S. Medical center there at 5 o’clock Tuesday morning.
Death was believed due to a heart attack.
Mr. Johnson, 46, lived at 712 East Madison, Springfield. He was a medical-correctional officer at the Medical Center.
He was born in Bolivar and moved to Springfield in 1936. He started work at the Medical Center in 1941, but his service was interrupted during World War II.
He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Bolivar and of the Loyal Christian church in Springfield.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Coon-Johnson; his father, L. S. Johnson of Bolivar; two brothers, Tom of Los Angeles, and Guy of Oxnard, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Pursley and Mrs. Madde Beaman, both of Bolivar.
Funeral services will be under the direction of Herman Lohmeyer of Springfield.
TONLEY JU
Tonley Ju was born on October 1, 1924 at Salt Lake City, Utah according to his World War II draft card. His Social Security application said his parents were Joy Ju and Lee Shee.
The 1930 United States census counted Ju, his older brother, Harry, and parents, both born in China, in Salt Lake City at 430 North 9th West.
In the 1940 census fifteen-year-old Ju was the second of eight siblings. The family lived in Salt Lake City at 2507 South 2nd West.
On December 18, 1942 Ju signed his draft card. His address was the same. The card did not have Ju’s height and weight. He had brown eyes and black hair.
Ju enlisted on June 10, 1943.
Ju was on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Ju and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
Tonley Jue [sic]…..Murray, UtahThe squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 1, December 25, 1943, said
...Talk about happy smiling faces, you should see the countenances of those lucky boys who returned this week from furlough...How about that, Sgts Andrew Lee, Wm Quan, Cpls Fong Lee, Wilfred Eng, Tonley Ju, Mon K. Fong, Benson Lee, Pfc’s Din Lew, Homer Eng, Roland Gee, Howe Jay, Chin Ying, Pvts John J. Lee and Henry Wong (30)?.........Gung Ho, No. 3, January 7, 1944, said
...Talk about details, here’s one that was thrown on the willing shoulders of 12 GI’s on New Years Day...Having used the Loreto [sic] Club for our New Year Eve spree the place had to be policed up...so on New Year’s morn Pvts Nem Young [sic], Pong Ng, Wilbert Chung, Pfc’s Goy Chin, Harry King, Cpls Park Chin, John Ung, Ray Fong, Chee O. Der, Stephen Ng, Tonley Ju & S/Sgt. York Kao wore duly selected for this detail...the place was thoroly [sic] GI’d under the direction of 4 members of the club, feminine gender..then the detail was tendered a dinner with the fund remaining from the party...as guests they had the foregoing four ladies.......how nice!In the Shadow of the Tiger said Ju was informed about his father’s death. He was discharged on January 20, 1944 and returned home.
However, the 1950 census listed Ju’s father as head of the household. He passed away on July 29, 1954. Ju, a farm helper, was the second of nine siblings. The family address was the same.
Ju married Fern Blair at Grand Junction, Colorado on June 11, 1951.
Ju owned and operated Ju’s Auto Repair
Ju passed away on August 29, 1996. An obituary appeared in The Salt Lake Tribune, September 1, 1996.
Tonley Ju died peacefully in his home of natural causes August 29, 1996.Ju was laid to rest at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joy and Lee Shee Ju on October 1, 1924. Married Fern Blair, June 11, 1951 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Tonley owned and operated Ju’s Auto Repair for many years. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was an avid horseman and sports enthusiast. He enjoyed his children and grandchildren.
Survived by wife, Fern; six children, Debbie (Jerry) Cone; Vickie (Kyle) JuSwensen; Kimmie Ju; Kathie (Doug) Maack; Kellie (Michael) Ju Huntzinger; Ryan T. (Jolene) Ju; eight grandchildren, Jeffery, Joshua, Brandy, Amy, Shane, Tony, Jocelyn, and Justine; and one great-grandchild, Justin; five brothers and one sister. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers and one granddaughter.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 4, 1996 at 11 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 10600 South 1700 East. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to service at the mortuary. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.
SUEY W. JUE
Suey Wah Jue aka Ted Wah Jue was born on September 23, 1924 in China according to his World War II draft card. However, his Social Security application had the birth date October 13, 1924. A passenger list said his birthplace was “Sunning, China”.
Nine-year-old Jue was aboard the steam ship President Jefferson when it departed Hong Kong on December 23, 1933. The passenger list said he had been with his mother, Wong Shee, at “Tai Hang, Sunning, Kwongtung, China”. Jue arrived at Seattle, Washington on January 10, 1934 and admitted on March 19, 1934. His Chinese Exclusion Act case file number was 7030/6257. Jue’s final destination was to his brother, Jue Oke Wah, at 666 King Street in Seattle.
He has not been found in the 1940 United States census. Jue was a student at Garfield High School. The 1945 Arrow yearbook listed him and others serving during the war.
On December 24, 1942 Jue signed his draft card. His Seattle address was 210-17 Avenue South. He worked at the Winslow Shipyards on Bainbridge Island. Jue’s description was five feet five inches, 125 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Jue enlisted on May 17, 1943.
Jue’s first name was misspelled “Seuy” on page 73 of Chinese America: History and Perspectives 1993. In the Shadow of the Tiger listed Jue and his hometown in 1945 on page 215.
Suey W. Jue (Ted W. Jue)…..Seattle, WashingtonIn the book he was in the squadron fold-out photograph between pages 54 and 55.
The squadron’s publication, Gung Ho, No. 7, February 4, 1944, said Private Jue was promoted to Private First Class.
In July 1944 Jue was admitted to the hospital to treat lymphadenitis and an abscess.
Gung Ho, No. 23, August 5, 1944, said
…..Short Shorties: Mon K Fong, Wm P [sic] Wong, Hong W Lowe, Suey W Jue, Soo J Wong, et al, are all emulating Captaincies “Doc” Tau’s style of smoking now—with ivory holders…In October 1944 Jue was treated again for lymphadenitis.
After the war Jue returned to Seattle.
Jue was aboard the ship General William H. Gordon when it departed Hong Kong on September 28, 1949. He arrived at San Francisco, California on October 13, 1949. His Seattle address was 666 King Street.
Jue was a galleyman on the steam ship Marine Phoenix when it departed Pusan, Korea. He arrived at Seattle, Washington on July 26, 1953. Later the ship continued to San Francisco where it docked on September 13, 1953. Jue had been in Korea when the Marine Phoenix departed for Seattle. It arrived on October 21, 1953. In 1955, Jue was a room steward aboard the Marine Phoenix when it departed Incheon, Korea. He arrived at Seattle in April 1955.
On June 28, 1958 Jue married Miriam Mutsue Kouchi.
June passed away on February 5, 2006. An obituary at the Seattle Times,
February 9, 2006 and Bonney-Watson said
Ted Wah Jue
Oct 13, 1924 – Feb 5, 2006
Ted Wah Jue, 81, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Sunday, February 5.
Ted was born on October 13, 1924, in Gum Gong village, Taishan City, Guangdong Province, China.
As a child, Ted immigrated to Seattle where he attended Broadway High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the 407th Air Service Squadron as ground support for the famous U.S. Army Air Corp. “Flying Tiger” fleet during World War II. He remained a member of the American Legion’s Cathay Post #186.
Ted will be remembered for the love of his wife of 48 years, daughters and grandchildren, his gentle manner and quick wit.
Ted is survived by his wife Miriam, daughters Leilani Saar Wolf, Laurine Jue Charles and Lissa Orr Steve, sisters May Luke-Lew and Vi Mar-King, grandchildren Alex, Andrei, Abbi, Alaina and Nicholas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at Bonney Watson Funeral Home, 1732 Broadway on Capitol Hill. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Ted Jue to the Capital Campaign for the new Wing Luke Asian Museum.
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