Hawaii National Guard Honor Roll

Hawaii Army National Guard

REMEMBERING BROTHERS AND SISTERS – Names of 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers who gave their lives during the Vietnam War and the Global War on Terrorism mobilizations are called out at the brigade memorial service. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Stephen M. Lum photo
(Picture from the 2014 Annual Report)

29th Infantry Brigade, Vietnam Conflict (1968-1969)

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29th Infantry Brigade, Operation Iraqi Freedom (2004-2006) & (2008-2009)

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29th Infantry Brigade, Operation Enduring Freedom (2007-2008), (2013-2013), & (2013-2014)

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Hawaii Air National Guard

Lieutenant Leopold J. Brady

PILOTS IN FRONT OF DOUGLAS B-26. Squatting: 2d Lt Hunter C. Parker, 2d Lt Leopold J. Brady, Capt Archibald M. Harrison, 1st Lt James F. Coleman, 2nd Lt Frank J. Smith, 2d Lt Tyler M. Harr, 1st Lt Jarrett F. Carr, Standing: 1st Lt Carlos W. Bonham, Capt Alfred G. Sheen, 2nd Lt Letwell P. A. Duvauchelle, 1st Lt George R. Duncan, Capt Douglas E. Guy, May Valetine A. Siefermann, Maj Frank R. Harlocker, Lt Col William F. Nolan, 1st Lt Robert B. Maguire, 2nd Lt George T. Harris.
PILOTS IN FRONT OF DOUGLAS B-26. Squatting: 2d Lt Hunter C. Parker, 2d Lt Leopold J. Brady, Capt Archibald M. Harrison, 1st Lt James F. Coleman, 2nd Lt Frank J. Smith, 2d Lt Tyler M. Harr, 1st Lt Jarrett F. Carr, Standing: 1st Lt Carlos W. Bonham, Capt Alfred G. Sheen, 2nd Lt Letwell P. A. Duvauchelle, 1st Lt George R. Duncan, Capt Douglas E. Guy, May Valetine A. Siefermann, Maj Frank R. Harlocker, Lt Col William F. Nolan, 1st Lt Robert B. Maguire, 2nd Lt George T. Harris.
(Picture from the HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard)

1st Lt Leopold J. Brady was killed 2 Aug 1949 when his JUG crashed on Runway 7 at Hickam AFB as he was coming in for a landing after an early morning gunnery mission.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 16

Major Carlos W. Bonham

FAREWELL BONNY. Barking Sands AFB, 24 June 1952
FAREWELL BONNY. Barking Sands AFB, 24 June 1952
PILOTS IN FRONT OF DOUGLAS B-26. Squatting: 2d Lt Hunter C. Parker, 2d Lt Leopold J. Brady, Capt Archibald M. Harrison, 1st Lt James F. Coleman, 2nd Lt Frank J. Smith, 2d Lt Tyler M. Harr, 1st Lt Jarrett F. Carr, Standing: 1st Lt Carlos W. Bonham, Capt Alfred G. Sheen, 2nd Lt Letwell P. A. Duvauchelle, 1st Lt George R. Duncan, Capt Douglas E. Guy, May Valetine A. Siefermann, Maj Frank R. Harlocker, Lt Col William F. Nolan, 1st Lt Robert B. Maguire, 2nd Lt George T. Harris.
PILOTS IN FRONT OF DOUGLAS B-26. Squatting: 2d Lt Hunter C. Parker, 2d Lt Leopold J. Brady, Capt Archibald M. Harrison, 1st Lt James F. Coleman, 2nd Lt Frank J. Smith, 2d Lt Tyler M. Harr, 1st Lt Jarrett F. Carr, Standing: 1st Lt Carlos W. Bonham, Capt Alfred G. Sheen, 2nd Lt Letwell P. A. Duvauchelle, 1st Lt George R. Duncan, Capt Douglas E. Guy, May Valetine A. Siefermann, Maj Frank R. Harlocker, Lt Col William F. Nolan, 1st Lt Robert B. Maguire, 2nd Lt George T. Harris.
(Picture from the HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard)

Major Carlos W. Bonham, Commander of the 199th Fighter Squadron, was killed 15 June 1952 in a mid-air collision while leading a flight of JUGs in acrobatics in-trail. The pilot of the other aircraft parachuted to safety in the sea between Barking Sands and the island of Niihau. . .

Services for Major Bonham were held at Barking Sands 24 June 1952. His ashes were scattered from a “Lone JUG” (piloted by Capt Robert B. Maguire) off-shore as the assembled squadron and friends were at Present Arms on the sand dunes. Flowers were dropped from a C-47, and Bonny’s former squadron flew a tight farewell formation.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 21

The Hawaii Air Guard held a composite Parade at Wheeler AFB 15 June 1953 at which Brigadier General Harold T. Maddux, CG USAF Pac, was the Reviewing Officer. He presented Department of the Air Force General Order No. 14, 8 May 1953, to the late Major Carlos W. Bonham’s parents, Col Bonham (USA Ret) and Mrs. Bonham, which redesignated Barking Sands AFB lo Bonham AFB. Once again the tactical pilots had the privilege of flying another aerial salute to their former Squadron Commander.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 23
MAJOR CARLOS W. BONHAM
MAJOR CARLOS W. BONHAM
(Picture from the 1952 Annual Report)

MILITARY DEPARTMENT

TERRITORY OF HAWAII

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

FORT RUGER, T. H.

GENERAL ORDERS 7 July 1952
NUMBER

The Adjutant General of Hawaii announces with deep regret the death of Major Carlos Willard Bonham at Barking Sands Air Force Base, Kauai, on 15 June 1952.

Major Bonham was born in Watertown, New York on 31 July 1919. He first entered military service as a member of the Missouri National Guard in 1937. He entered active duty with the U. S. Army in July 1942 and was commissioned a second lieutenant Officers Reserve Corps on 31 October 1942. Subsequent to his qraduation from Army Air Force Pilot Training in February 1944 he served in both the European and Pacific Theaters of Operation during World War II. He was discharged from active service in May 1948.

Major Bonham was awarded the Air Medal in 1945.

On 25 June 1948 he became a member of the 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard. He served as Flight Leader, and Operations Officer, in the grades of 1st Lieutenant and Captain respectively. Promoted to Major, Hawaii Air National Guard, he was assigned to command the 199th Fighter Squadron on 8 June 1951. Major Bonham’s selfless character, his integrity, and his devotion to duty placed the service of his country above his own personal interest. In the passing of this citizen soldier, the country and the military have sustained a great loss.

BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR:

OFFICIAL:

DAVID P. SILVA
Lt Col, QMC, HNG
Asst Adjutant General

Distribution “A”

F. W. MAKINNEY
Brig. Gen., HNG
Adjutant General

– 1952 Annual Report pp. 4

Lieutenant Andrew S. Whitaker

First Lieutenant Andrew S. Whitaker. lost on an aerial flight on 19 September 1953.
First Lieutenant Andrew S. Whitaker. lost on an
aerial flight on 19 September 1953.
(Picture from the 1954 Annual Report)

Two pilots of the 199th Fighter Squadron were lost during flights scheduled as part of this training. On 19 September 1953 1st Lt. Andrew S. Whitaker was killed when his F-47 fighter crashed into a peak in the Koolau Range on Oahu.

– 1954 Annual Report pp. 7

1st Lt Andrew S. Whitaker was killed when his JUG crashed in the mountains back of Waikane, Oahu, 19 September 1953.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 24

Lieutenant Ira B. Wynne

First Lieutenant Ira B. Wynne. lost on an aerial flight on 17 March 1954
First Lieutenant Ira B. Wynne. lost on an aerial flight on 17 March 1954
(Picture from the 1954 Annual Report)

Two pilots of the 199th Fighter Squadron were lost during flights scheduled as part of this training. On 19 September 1953 1st Lt. Andrew S. Whitaker was killed when his F-47 fighter crashed into a peak in the Koolau Range on Oahu. On 17 March 1954 1st Lt. Ira B. Wynne was reported missing in a T-6 trainer on a routine training flight in the vicinity of Maui. He was later declared dead after an intensive air-land-sea search failed to disclose any evidence of his whereabouts.

– 1954 Annual Report pp. 7

1st Lt Ira B. Wynne was reported missing 17 March 1954 while on a T-6 routine training flight in the vicinity of Maui. He was later declared dead after an extensive air-land-sea search failed to disclose any evidence of his whereabouts. ” Into the blue . .. “

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 25

Staff Sergeant Peter M. Kaanapu

SSgt Peter M. Kaanapu was killed in an industrial type accident 8 June 1955 while a member of the Annual Field Training Advance Detachment at Kaneohe MCAS

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 27

Staff Sergeant Arthur B. Fitzsimmons

SSgt Arthur B. Fitzsimmons was killed 18 July 1955 when a T-6 in which he was taking a back-seat orientation ride crashed into the sea off Punaluu, Oahu. The pilot was able to bail out and was rescued.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 27

Lieutenant Clinton S. Ballentyne

First Lt. Clinton S. Ballentyne, 8199th Replacement Training Squadron, HANG, killed in a jet crash during summer encampment at Kaneohe NICAS on June 15, 1956.
First Lt. Clinton S. Ballentyne, 8199th Replacement Training Squadron, HANG, killed in a jet crash during summer encampment at Kaneohe NICAS on June 15, 1956.
(Picture from the 1956 Annual Report)

The encampment was marred by the death of Lt Clinton S. Ballentyne whose SABRE JET crashed into the sea off the end of the Kaneohe MCAS runway 14 June 1956.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 29

Lieutenant Charles F. Johnston

First Lieutenant Charles F. Johnston, pilot for the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Hawaii Air Na­tional Guard, was killed 21 June 1963 when his super­ sonic F-102 Delta Dagger plunged into the ocean 34 miles South East o f Oahu while on a training mission.
First Lieutenant Charles F. Johnston, pilot for the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Hawaii Air Na­tional Guard, was killed 21 June 1963 when his super­ sonic F-102 Delta Dagger plunged into the ocean 34 miles South East o f Oahu while on a training mission.
(Picture from the 1963 Annual Report)

FY 1963 ended on a sad note-1st Lt Charles F. Johnston was killed 21 June 1963 when his DEUCE plunged into the ocean 34 miles southeast of Oahu.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 43

Major James Y. Sato

Major James Y. Sato, pilot for the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, was killed 7 January 1964 when his supersonic F-102 Delta Dagger plunged into the ocean North West of Oahu while returning from a training mission.
Major James Y. Sato, pilot for the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, was killed 7 January 1964 when his supersonic F-102 Delta Dagger plunged into the ocean North West of Oahu while returning from a training mission.
(Picture from the 1964 Annual Report)

Maj James Y. Sato was killed the evening of 7 January 1964 when his DEUCE crashed into the sea while approaching Honolulu International Airport for landing.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 45

Captain Dean E. Hedlund Jr.

Capt Dean E. Hedlund, Jr. was killed in an automobile accident 23 November 1967 at Perrin AFB, Texas. He was a new FIS pilot who was attending F-102 Advance training as DEUCE flying was not in his prior experience.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 52