In Loving Memory of ... Major John Bernard Sullivan, III.
*** On June 21, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission about 5 miles southwest of Kep, Ha Bac Province, North Vietnam, where his aircraft was shot down. His remains were recovered on September 13, 1990 and identified on January 11, 1991. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
*** Edna -- I have added (19 May 2017)to the memorial a photo of the crypt at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA where the cremated remains of Major Sullivan were placed on 4 Feb 1991. --
R.D.Wise, USAF 1969-73.
Robert Douglas Wise on May 19, 2017 6:19 AM
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in me, your brother, sisters and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
JOHN BERNARD SULLIVAN,III - Air Force - MAJ - O4
Age: 37
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Jun 28, 1940
From: PITTSBURGH, PA
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, John B. Sullivan II, Born 1907 and Died 1976 and Mother, Mary Alton Sullivan, Born 1910 and Died 1989.
***** Edna
I just wanted to thank you for all the remembrances you have provided for our fallen Veterans. They are very touching. I am especially grateful for your remembrance of John B. Sullivan (memorial/92076696). I knew John as we lived in the same neighborhood in Pittsburgh and attended the same school and church. Last year our community started a Veterans Banner Program to recognized those from our community who have served. Johnny is one of those remembered.
Thank you.
Daniel P. Birmingham
3-3-2023
***** by Jim Wilkes
John was my student in USAF Pilot Training at Craig AFB,AL in the early 1960s.
He was simply one of the two most gifted, natural, student pilots that I ever had while I was an IP. John was my student in both the T-37 and T-33 training phases and graduated as a Distinguished Graduate, number 1 or 2 overall in his class. He was the only student I ever had that I let make a T-33 formation landing on the wing--and he "aced it". He got his F-105 on graduation and did a great job for his country.
I still think of him often when a jet fighter flies by my home. Rest in PEACE, my friend.
***** When Sully, Jack was his real nickname, arrived at Yokota we F-105 bachelors invited him to live with us in a house off base. He was the youngest and most unique of us all for he was a musician. He was eager to get into combat and I for one will never forget him and the times.
Randolph Reynolds, Col USAF Ret
***** Who ever heard of a fighter pilot who had no drivers license and played classical music on the piano, with his hero being Horowitz, the ultimate pianist? You were a good friend and room mate Jack. Peace be with you.
Steve Mc Elroy
MAJ - O4 - Air Force - Reserve
Casualty was on Jan 9, 1978
In NORTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
MILITARY DATA
Service: United States Air Force
Grade at loss: O2
Rank: Major
Note: Promoted while in MIA status
ID No: 172323932
MOS: 1115E: Pilot
Unit: 34TH TAC FTR SQDN, 388TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF
CASUALTY DATA
Incident Date: 06/21/1966
Casualty Date: 01/09/1978
Age at Loss: 37 (based on date declared dead)
Location: North Vietnam
Remains: 1978 status: Body Not Recovered. Found later.
Repatriated: 09/13/1990 (Returned to US soil)
Identified: 01/11/1991
Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Fixed Wing - Pilot
Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land
Body was recovered
Panel 08E - Line 73
Other Personnel in Incident: (none missing)
The F105 Thunderchief (or "Thud") performed yoeman service on many diversified missions in Southeast Asia. F105s flew more combat missions over North Vietnam than any other USAF aircraft and consequently suffered the heaviest losses in action.
1Lt. John B. Sullivan was the pilot of an F105D sent on a combat mission over North Vietnam on June 21, 1966.
About 5 miles southwest of Kep in Ha Bac Province, Sullivan's aircraft was shot down, and he was declared Missing in Action.
The U.S. believed the Vietnamese could probably account for Sullivan.
No further word was heard, and the Vietnamese consistently denied any knowledge of Sullivan or his fate, until 1990.
On September 13, 1990, the Vietnamese "discovered" and returned the remains of John B. Sullivan.
************************
Daniel Patrick Birmingham sponsored the memorial you manage for John Sullivan.
Thank you Daniel Patrick Birmingham for your sponsorship.
Edna
**************************
.
*** On June 21, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission about 5 miles southwest of Kep, Ha Bac Province, North Vietnam, where his aircraft was shot down. His remains were recovered on September 13, 1990 and identified on January 11, 1991. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
*** Edna -- I have added (19 May 2017)to the memorial a photo of the crypt at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA where the cremated remains of Major Sullivan were placed on 4 Feb 1991. --
R.D.Wise, USAF 1969-73.
Robert Douglas Wise on May 19, 2017 6:19 AM
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in me, your brother, sisters and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
JOHN BERNARD SULLIVAN,III - Air Force - MAJ - O4
Age: 37
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Jun 28, 1940
From: PITTSBURGH, PA
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, John B. Sullivan II, Born 1907 and Died 1976 and Mother, Mary Alton Sullivan, Born 1910 and Died 1989.
***** Edna
I just wanted to thank you for all the remembrances you have provided for our fallen Veterans. They are very touching. I am especially grateful for your remembrance of John B. Sullivan (memorial/92076696). I knew John as we lived in the same neighborhood in Pittsburgh and attended the same school and church. Last year our community started a Veterans Banner Program to recognized those from our community who have served. Johnny is one of those remembered.
Thank you.
Daniel P. Birmingham
3-3-2023
***** by Jim Wilkes
John was my student in USAF Pilot Training at Craig AFB,AL in the early 1960s.
He was simply one of the two most gifted, natural, student pilots that I ever had while I was an IP. John was my student in both the T-37 and T-33 training phases and graduated as a Distinguished Graduate, number 1 or 2 overall in his class. He was the only student I ever had that I let make a T-33 formation landing on the wing--and he "aced it". He got his F-105 on graduation and did a great job for his country.
I still think of him often when a jet fighter flies by my home. Rest in PEACE, my friend.
***** When Sully, Jack was his real nickname, arrived at Yokota we F-105 bachelors invited him to live with us in a house off base. He was the youngest and most unique of us all for he was a musician. He was eager to get into combat and I for one will never forget him and the times.
Randolph Reynolds, Col USAF Ret
***** Who ever heard of a fighter pilot who had no drivers license and played classical music on the piano, with his hero being Horowitz, the ultimate pianist? You were a good friend and room mate Jack. Peace be with you.
Steve Mc Elroy
MAJ - O4 - Air Force - Reserve
Casualty was on Jan 9, 1978
In NORTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
MILITARY DATA
Service: United States Air Force
Grade at loss: O2
Rank: Major
Note: Promoted while in MIA status
ID No: 172323932
MOS: 1115E: Pilot
Unit: 34TH TAC FTR SQDN, 388TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF
CASUALTY DATA
Incident Date: 06/21/1966
Casualty Date: 01/09/1978
Age at Loss: 37 (based on date declared dead)
Location: North Vietnam
Remains: 1978 status: Body Not Recovered. Found later.
Repatriated: 09/13/1990 (Returned to US soil)
Identified: 01/11/1991
Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Fixed Wing - Pilot
Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land
Body was recovered
Panel 08E - Line 73
Other Personnel in Incident: (none missing)
The F105 Thunderchief (or "Thud") performed yoeman service on many diversified missions in Southeast Asia. F105s flew more combat missions over North Vietnam than any other USAF aircraft and consequently suffered the heaviest losses in action.
1Lt. John B. Sullivan was the pilot of an F105D sent on a combat mission over North Vietnam on June 21, 1966.
About 5 miles southwest of Kep in Ha Bac Province, Sullivan's aircraft was shot down, and he was declared Missing in Action.
The U.S. believed the Vietnamese could probably account for Sullivan.
No further word was heard, and the Vietnamese consistently denied any knowledge of Sullivan or his fate, until 1990.
On September 13, 1990, the Vietnamese "discovered" and returned the remains of John B. Sullivan.
************************
Daniel Patrick Birmingham sponsored the memorial you manage for John Sullivan.
Thank you Daniel Patrick Birmingham for your sponsorship.
Edna
**************************
.
In Loving Memory of ... Major John Bernard Sullivan, III.
*** On June 21, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission about 5 miles southwest of Kep, Ha Bac Province, North Vietnam, where his aircraft was shot down. His remains were recovered on September 13, 1990 and identified on January 11, 1991. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
*** Edna -- I have added (19 May 2017)to the memorial a photo of the crypt at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA where the cremated remains of Major Sullivan were placed on 4 Feb 1991. --
R.D.Wise, USAF 1969-73.
Robert Douglas Wise on May 19, 2017 6:19 AM
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in me, your brother, sisters and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
JOHN BERNARD SULLIVAN,III - Air Force - MAJ - O4
Age: 37
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Jun 28, 1940
From: PITTSBURGH, PA
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, John B. Sullivan II, Born 1907 and Died 1976 and Mother, Mary Alton Sullivan, Born 1910 and Died 1989.
***** Edna
I just wanted to thank you for all the remembrances you have provided for our fallen Veterans. They are very touching. I am especially grateful for your remembrance of John B. Sullivan (memorial/92076696). I knew John as we lived in the same neighborhood in Pittsburgh and attended the same school and church. Last year our community started a Veterans Banner Program to recognized those from our community who have served. Johnny is one of those remembered.
Thank you.
Daniel P. Birmingham
3-3-2023
***** by Jim Wilkes
John was my student in USAF Pilot Training at Craig AFB,AL in the early 1960s.
He was simply one of the two most gifted, natural, student pilots that I ever had while I was an IP. John was my student in both the T-37 and T-33 training phases and graduated as a Distinguished Graduate, number 1 or 2 overall in his class. He was the only student I ever had that I let make a T-33 formation landing on the wing--and he "aced it". He got his F-105 on graduation and did a great job for his country.
I still think of him often when a jet fighter flies by my home. Rest in PEACE, my friend.
***** When Sully, Jack was his real nickname, arrived at Yokota we F-105 bachelors invited him to live with us in a house off base. He was the youngest and most unique of us all for he was a musician. He was eager to get into combat and I for one will never forget him and the times.
Randolph Reynolds, Col USAF Ret
***** Who ever heard of a fighter pilot who had no drivers license and played classical music on the piano, with his hero being Horowitz, the ultimate pianist? You were a good friend and room mate Jack. Peace be with you.
Steve Mc Elroy
MAJ - O4 - Air Force - Reserve
Casualty was on Jan 9, 1978
In NORTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
MILITARY DATA
Service: United States Air Force
Grade at loss: O2
Rank: Major
Note: Promoted while in MIA status
ID No: 172323932
MOS: 1115E: Pilot
Unit: 34TH TAC FTR SQDN, 388TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF
CASUALTY DATA
Incident Date: 06/21/1966
Casualty Date: 01/09/1978
Age at Loss: 37 (based on date declared dead)
Location: North Vietnam
Remains: 1978 status: Body Not Recovered. Found later.
Repatriated: 09/13/1990 (Returned to US soil)
Identified: 01/11/1991
Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Fixed Wing - Pilot
Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land
Body was recovered
Panel 08E - Line 73
Other Personnel in Incident: (none missing)
The F105 Thunderchief (or "Thud") performed yoeman service on many diversified missions in Southeast Asia. F105s flew more combat missions over North Vietnam than any other USAF aircraft and consequently suffered the heaviest losses in action.
1Lt. John B. Sullivan was the pilot of an F105D sent on a combat mission over North Vietnam on June 21, 1966.
About 5 miles southwest of Kep in Ha Bac Province, Sullivan's aircraft was shot down, and he was declared Missing in Action.
The U.S. believed the Vietnamese could probably account for Sullivan.
No further word was heard, and the Vietnamese consistently denied any knowledge of Sullivan or his fate, until 1990.
On September 13, 1990, the Vietnamese "discovered" and returned the remains of John B. Sullivan.
************************
Daniel Patrick Birmingham sponsored the memorial you manage for John Sullivan.
Thank you Daniel Patrick Birmingham for your sponsorship.
Edna
**************************
.
*** On June 21, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105D) on a mission about 5 miles southwest of Kep, Ha Bac Province, North Vietnam, where his aircraft was shot down. His remains were recovered on September 13, 1990 and identified on January 11, 1991. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
*** Edna -- I have added (19 May 2017)to the memorial a photo of the crypt at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA where the cremated remains of Major Sullivan were placed on 4 Feb 1991. --
R.D.Wise, USAF 1969-73.
Robert Douglas Wise on May 19, 2017 6:19 AM
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in me, your brother, sisters and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
JOHN BERNARD SULLIVAN,III - Air Force - MAJ - O4
Age: 37
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Jun 28, 1940
From: PITTSBURGH, PA
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, John B. Sullivan II, Born 1907 and Died 1976 and Mother, Mary Alton Sullivan, Born 1910 and Died 1989.
***** Edna
I just wanted to thank you for all the remembrances you have provided for our fallen Veterans. They are very touching. I am especially grateful for your remembrance of John B. Sullivan (memorial/92076696). I knew John as we lived in the same neighborhood in Pittsburgh and attended the same school and church. Last year our community started a Veterans Banner Program to recognized those from our community who have served. Johnny is one of those remembered.
Thank you.
Daniel P. Birmingham
3-3-2023
***** by Jim Wilkes
John was my student in USAF Pilot Training at Craig AFB,AL in the early 1960s.
He was simply one of the two most gifted, natural, student pilots that I ever had while I was an IP. John was my student in both the T-37 and T-33 training phases and graduated as a Distinguished Graduate, number 1 or 2 overall in his class. He was the only student I ever had that I let make a T-33 formation landing on the wing--and he "aced it". He got his F-105 on graduation and did a great job for his country.
I still think of him often when a jet fighter flies by my home. Rest in PEACE, my friend.
***** When Sully, Jack was his real nickname, arrived at Yokota we F-105 bachelors invited him to live with us in a house off base. He was the youngest and most unique of us all for he was a musician. He was eager to get into combat and I for one will never forget him and the times.
Randolph Reynolds, Col USAF Ret
***** Who ever heard of a fighter pilot who had no drivers license and played classical music on the piano, with his hero being Horowitz, the ultimate pianist? You were a good friend and room mate Jack. Peace be with you.
Steve Mc Elroy
MAJ - O4 - Air Force - Reserve
Casualty was on Jan 9, 1978
In NORTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
MILITARY DATA
Service: United States Air Force
Grade at loss: O2
Rank: Major
Note: Promoted while in MIA status
ID No: 172323932
MOS: 1115E: Pilot
Unit: 34TH TAC FTR SQDN, 388TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF
CASUALTY DATA
Incident Date: 06/21/1966
Casualty Date: 01/09/1978
Age at Loss: 37 (based on date declared dead)
Location: North Vietnam
Remains: 1978 status: Body Not Recovered. Found later.
Repatriated: 09/13/1990 (Returned to US soil)
Identified: 01/11/1991
Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing
Casualty Reason: Fixed Wing - Pilot
Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land
Body was recovered
Panel 08E - Line 73
Other Personnel in Incident: (none missing)
The F105 Thunderchief (or "Thud") performed yoeman service on many diversified missions in Southeast Asia. F105s flew more combat missions over North Vietnam than any other USAF aircraft and consequently suffered the heaviest losses in action.
1Lt. John B. Sullivan was the pilot of an F105D sent on a combat mission over North Vietnam on June 21, 1966.
About 5 miles southwest of Kep in Ha Bac Province, Sullivan's aircraft was shot down, and he was declared Missing in Action.
The U.S. believed the Vietnamese could probably account for Sullivan.
No further word was heard, and the Vietnamese consistently denied any knowledge of Sullivan or his fate, until 1990.
On September 13, 1990, the Vietnamese "discovered" and returned the remains of John B. Sullivan.
************************
Daniel Patrick Birmingham sponsored the memorial you manage for John Sullivan.
Thank you Daniel Patrick Birmingham for your sponsorship.
Edna
**************************
.
