"Six Degrees of the Bracelet: Vietnam's Continuing Grip"

The Siegfried Family like many of ours settled in Glenside, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia, and we all grew up knowing and going to school with each other.

John Siegfried's first book "Six Degrees of the Bracelet: Vietnam's Continuing Grip" has an official publication date of 11-11-11 - Veterans Day. John was nice enough to include a Chapter dedicated to our brother, Bill Jamison, and about the five Jamison brothers who served during that era.

I have read many parts of the book over the last year - it is compelling, sad, patriotic, strong, introspective, heart warming and heart wrenching all at the same time. It is a real tribute to the men and women who served in Vietnam, and in many cases provides their first hand accounts of the War and its impact on our country and them as individuals.

I highly recommend it.

You can secure copies through:

www.johnsiegfried.com; (contact John directly if you would like signed copies) www.amazon.com; or www.xlibris.com

The book comes in hardcover ($29.95). Soft cover ($19.95) or E-book s for $3.99.

On Mon., Oct. 3rd John will be at The Glenside Pub for a book signing from 7-9 PM. I hope as many of us as possible will make it, and also buy this book. You will note many other events on John's web site, including other signings in the Glenside area.

Thank you, Lon

THE LAST FIELD MARSHALL

by

JAMES E. TAGUE

Jim Tague is my cousin and has written several books.

This year he completed an historical novel about World War II entitled “The Last Field Marshall”. The book centers on a German soldier and officer, Heinz Guderian, who was the force behind the changes in armored warfare (Tanks and other Mechanized Vehicles) that were so quickly deployable and so devastating that they became known as The Blitzkrieg.

I highly recommend The Last Field Marshall to you as well as all of Jim’s books. I am sure you will enjoy them.

They can be ordered through:

Xlibris (www.xlibris.com or 888-795-4274, ext. 7879);

Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com);

Amazon (www.amazon.com); and

Visit Jim at his web site (www.jamesetague.com)

Thank you. Lon

23-year-old mystery of missing Central Falls girl still haunts relatives, police | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal

23-year-old mystery of missing Central Falls girl still haunts relatives, police | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal

DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS

Apr. 11, 1971

Forty years ago today our brother, Bill, was engaged in combat flight operations with Company A, 227^th Assault Helicopter Battalion in the Republic of Vietnam. For his actions that day he was awarded one of the highest commendations combat personnel can receive – The Distinguished Flying Cross.

The Citation for this award reads – in part – as follows:

“ For heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty: First Lieutenant Jamison distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as co-pilot of a lift helicopter on an urgent resupply mission to a beleaguered outpost near Dak To in the central highlands. Due to intense enemy fire, previous attempts to resupply the fire base had failed and the situation was critical. Flying in the lead ship in a flight of five, First Lieutenant Jamison’s aircraft began encountering heavy fire when still approximately two kilometers out on final approach. In spite of the heavy fire which grew more intense as his aircraft neared the fire base, First Lieutenant Jamison remained calm as he kept the aircraft commander aware of the engine instrument readings and helped to pinpoint the direction and location of enemy firing positions. His precise and timely actions in directing the kick out of supplies when over the fire base and readiness to take over should the need arise demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and determination, and contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. First Lieutenant Jamison’s courage and devotion above and beyond the call of duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United State Army.”

Bill never thought of himself as a hero, but rather someone who had a job to do, and did it to the best of his ability.

We need your HELP to find Bill. In thirty years, Law Enforcement has been unable to shed any light on what happened to our brother or his car.

In the most recent response from Law Enforcement, they have ignored our latest request to meet with them, they have ignored once again and repeatedly over the years our request for them to meet with a renowned forensic psychologist/investigator who has been involved in Bill’s case for approximately many years, and ‘proactively’ they have offered to pursue credible leads that we can independently develop.

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Mar. 26 - 27th, 1981

William Jamison worked a full day at the former Haug Die Casting in Kenilworth, NJ on Thursday, Mar. 26^th, 1981 where he was the Vice President of Production and had been employed since the late 1970s. Bill left work and went to the former DeStefano’s restaurant also in Kenilworth arriving at about 06:00 PM. Bill left there and went to the former Chez Lounge in the Linden Lanes Bowling Alley in Linden, NJ to meet friends for drinks at approximately 10:00 PM. Thereafter, Bill went to the former St. George Diner also in Linden for an early morning breakfast arriving at approximately 01:00 AM on Friday, Mar. 27^th, 1981 and leaving by 01:30 AM.

This is the last time we know of that anyone saw or communicated with Bill.

We have been unable to confirm whether or not Bill returned to the apartment (29C) he shared with our brother, Jerry, at the Colfax Manor Apartments in Roselle Park, NJ the night of Mar. 26^th, 1981 or in the early morning of Mar. 27^th, 1981.

One wonders if Bill had any inkling that Thursday, Mar. 26^th, 1981 would be his last day at work at Haug. All indications and investigations indicate he did not.

Bill had made a commitment to allow a coworker to use Bill’s company car at approximately 08:00 AM on Friday, Mar. 27^th, 1981. Bill never showed up at Haug. A coworker went to his apartment and knocked on the door with no response; additionally he checked the parking lot for Bill’s car and did not find it. Workers at Haug immediately notified our sister, Katie that Bill had not showed for work.

Katie immediately called the New Jersey State Police reported Bill missing and asked them to check to see if Bill or the car were at a home (where our mother lived) that Bill owned in Strathmere, NJ. The State Police did so and notified our sister that no one was there, nor was the car.

Katie also called the Roselle Park, NJ, Police Department and reported Bill missing. Moreover, she made numerous calls to hospitals in NJ to ascertain whether or not Bill was or had been there for any reason; all results were negative. She then contacted our brother, Jack, and let him know that Bill was missing.

Earlier in the week Bill had talked with Katie and made arrangements to visit her and her family at their home in Pennsylvania the night of Mar. 27^th, 1981. He never showed up. Additionally, Bill had talked with Jack and made arrangements to visit him and his family in New York State on Sat., Mar. 28^th, 1981. Bill did not show up. Jack and Katie then agreed to go to Roselle Park, NJ on Sun., Mar. 29^th, 1981.