Record #: "400"
"I'm currently writing a book honouring the sacrifice of RAF
and USAAF airmen downed in the Normandy area during WW2.
I'm would like to hear from survivors or their relatives to
get testimonies and wartime pictures of crews and planes
lost in this area of France.
Following crew is of interest for me :
- B 24 # 41-28649 "Little Bryan" of 453rd BG , 733rd BS.
Lost near Rouen on March 18 ,1944.
Crew was : Phillip Stock
John McCue
William Long
George Schneidman
Robert Haynes Jr
Morris Elisco
George Keenan
Everett Statton
Herbert Wright
Melvin Brown
Joseph Miller
Joseph O'Reilly"
Submitted by:
"Laurent Viton"
"GODERVILLE", "." "FRANCE"
E-Mail Me
"11/08/01"
Record #: "399"
"Engineer on Bill Bertrands crew
Original crew #35 Met at Boise Then to March Field
Crew finished on D day I was 2 missions short at that time
all did 30 ."
Submitted by:
"Lester C Frisbie"
"Ashtabula", "OH" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/28/01"
Record #: "398"
"Would like to find anyone who knew Everett Sidney McGee
nickname "Sam". He is my husband's grandfather but he
didn't get a chance to know him. His tombstone says
CA S SGT 453 AAF Bombadeer GP WWII. If anyone could also
tell me what all that means I would appreciate it."
Submitted by:
"Kelly Erickson"
"Mesa", "AZ" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/23/01"
Record #: "397"
"I am interested in locating Andy Cusati.His earlier
ee-mail may be discontinued. . I would like for him to
mail me a photo of "LINDA LOU" if he still has one.
thanks
Neil Creer former crew chief on her"
Submitted by:
"Neil Creer"
"Howell", "Mi" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/20/01"
Record #: "396"
"One of the best presented sites I have ever visited.
I have a buddy whos father was a crew member on a B-24
during WW11."
Submitted by:
"William F. Foutch Sr." ("Bill")
"Yukon", "OK" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/17/01"
Record #: "395"
"Hello
This is John and Josephine from Chenoa Illinois 10788 N 1000
E. Road zip code 61726 wouold like to hear from everybody by
US MAil or send E-mail to our son bob bvercler#seidata.com"
Submitted by:
"John Vercler" ("John")
"Chenoa", "Il" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/13/01"
Record #: "394"
"We seem to be fading into the sunset."
Submitted by:
"William" ("Bill")
"Albuquerque", "NM" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/03/01"
Record #: "393"
"In honor of my father-in-law; George Hager flight-engineer
passed away NOvember 1995. Would like to hear from any
crew members that remember him. He had 12 children and
they are all very proud of him."
Submitted by:
"Mary Hager"
"Burnsville", "MN" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"10/02/01"
Record #: "392"
"My Grandfather, Major George L. Brantingham, was the
Executive Officer of the 734th Bomber Squadron stationed in
England during World War II. I have a photograph of him in
his Capt. uniform and a letter from his Commanding Officer
presenting him a sterling silver serving dish (which I
have).
I would be interested in communicating with anyone that
may have known him or served with him.
I'm a retired U.S. Navy Submarine Service veteran who put
20 + years in the Navy (1959-1979)."
Submitted by:
"Charles William Kruger" ("Charlie")
"Spring Grove", "IL" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/24/01"
Record #: "391"
"My father, Jack (Jacque) Klinedinst, was in the 453rd BG
735th BS. He had said that he flew in the "rumpelstiltsken"
with a pilot named Tarbell (?). I have a partial undated
diary of missions with notes about destination, flak,
fighters, bomb loads, casualties, etc; very interesting.
Dad died on August 28th, 2001.
I would like to secvure associate membership in his various
veterans organizations."
Submitted by:
"John Klinedinst"
"Wrightsville", "PA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/23/01"
Record #: "390"
"My cousin, Walter R. Carmack was a radio-operator /
gunner on a 453rd B-24 during WWII. His plane was shot down
over Germany on 2/25/44, he was KIA. Believe he went down
over Nuremburg. I think it was his fifth mission.
Can you tell me where I can find information regarding the
Groups missions, especially the 2/25/44 mission, which I
believe was one of the largest efforts at that time?
Regards,
Jim Harris
Submitted by:
"Jim Harris"
"Dimondale", "MI" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/22/01"
Record #: "389"
"I am a 19 year old College student working on a literary /
video project about World War Two Veterans. The project
includes the unit, ship or division histories and the life
and service history of the veterans. I am interviewing
WWII veterans currently living in New Jersey, Deleware,
Pennsylvania and New York. These interviews are taped with
a video camera. For veterans living outside these areas, I
have e-mail or regular mail interviews with them. If you
can help my project in any way I would greatly appreciate
it and I will send you a copy when completed, thank you
very much for your help and your time. Here are all of my
credentials if you need to get in touch with me.
Mr. Brandon C. Traister
10 Denver Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
856-906-1406
856-985-5354 (fax)
PineValleyGC@aol.com"
Submitted by:
"Brandon C. Traister"
"Marlton", "NJ" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/20/01"
Record #: "388"
"I was sent overseas as a replacement co-pilot, assigned to
the 453rd. I flew a total of 27 missions, the first 7 with
different crews who were finishing their tours. I lost all
my records in a fire. Who could I contact to find out who I
flew with and what missions we flew on. Thanks, Dave"
Submitted by:
"Dave Noble" ("Little Rody")
"Petaluma", "Ca" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/20/01"
Record #: "387"
"I am seeking anyone who may haved served with my father in
the 453d. His name is Francis T. Eyre and he served as a
bombardier/navigator from Sep 44 thru March 45. He flew 30
missions - 10 as Lead Crew. His aircraft were "The Iron
Duke" and the "Ruth Marie". One of his best friends was
Edmund Trescinski (sp?) who authored and also played
himself in the screenplay/movie-"Stalag 17". I would like
to get any and all info I can because Dad is NOT getting
any younger. When is the next reunion?"
Submitted by:
"LTC Michael A. Eyre"
"Brandon", "FL" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/15/01"
Record #: "386"
"Does anyone have information on Joe S. Palermo from
Buffalo, NY? I believe he was stationed at Old Buckenham,
possibly in charge of transportation. He was a friend of
my family in England and is often mentioned when the war is
discussed. Thank you."
Submitted by:
"Jill Lane"
"Long Beach", "CA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"09/15/01"
Record #: "385"
"Lest they be forgotten...www.warbirdcentral.com "
Submitted by:
"Robert Henderson"
"Canon City", "Co. " "USA"
E-Mail Me
My Web Site
"08/29/01"
Record #: "384"
"Great Site. Dad was with 453rd 735th. Shot down on 28th
mission. Became guest of Luft III. Excerpt from
unfinished diary: "On our 28th and last mission the target
was Berlin. We were hit by nine JU 88's before reaching
the target. A JU 88 is a twin engine fighter and fires 20mm
explosive shells. One shell knocked a large hole in #1 prop
dome. We immediately lost all oil in that engine and had no
control over engine or propeller. Another shell entered
cock-pit at right side of instrument panel and came across
Hagan's lap, thru the back of my seat and exploded against
the left wall of the radio compartment. It opened up the
wall so that we could see the fuel tanks in the wings. It
set fire to the wall covering and a shell fragment hit
Burton, radio operator, in the forehead. Just laid it open
to the bone the complete width of his head."
Plane #42-64490 "Jabborwacky"
1st Lt. Melvin H. Williams (Dad) Pilot
1st Lt. Robert J. Hagan Jr. Co-Pilot
1st Lt. Daniel J. Reading Co-Pilot
1st Lt. Leo W. Ryan
T/Sgt. Charles B. Burton Jr.
T/Sgt. James P. Vigna
T/Sgt. Dush Vukelich
S/Sgt. Leroy A. Steingraber
S/Sgt. John V. Pool Jr.
Thanks for the site."
Submitted by:
"Chuck Williams" ("Chuck")
"El Cajon", "CA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/29/01"
Record #: "383"
"Hello to you all I hope that you may be able to help me.
Listed below are the names of several US Airmen who were
shot down over France and who evaded capture in 1943. They
were all assisted by the same French family in Brest
Brittany. Later this year a UK based television company in
association with US and French channels intend to make a
documentary on this family and their war time experiences.
The TV company would like to contact these airmen with a
view to gaining some sort of input from them.
Could you please take a moment to cast an eye over the list
to see if any of the names mean anything to you. If they do
would you be able to give me any information you can. I
would especially like to know if these airmen are still
alive and from where did they part of the States did they
originate from?
I have added what information that I have on a number of
them.
Frank Kimotek (Possible lives in California), shot down in
B17 42-29635 of 303 Rd BG on 31 August 1943 returned to UK
25/10/43 MACR 470
Jack A Ryan
Demetrius Kamezis (Contacted now lives in California)
Edwin R Myers
Wayne Rader
Richard 'Dick' Cunningham
Lt H Cabot Rowland
Duane Lawhead
Allen J Piebe
James G Wilson
Harold E Thomson (Contacted now lives in Washington)
William B Dunning Jnr
Merl E Martin (Contacted now lives in California)
Walter Hargrove shot down in B17 42-29635 of 303rd BG 31
August 1943 returned to UK 27/12/43
William Rice
Sgt Floyd M Carl
Russel M Brook
Raymond Bye
Vernon E Drew Jnr
Lionel E Clark
Charles B Bronner
Sgt M C Ramirez
Sgt Donald D McLeod
Sgt Marion Hall
Lt Ernest Hugonnet
John Paul Semach
James N Quinn
Harry L Minor
James A Schneider
Evered F Palmer
Attilio Robert Gassidi
Warren Graff (Shot down 30 July 1943 in P47C 41-6391 of 82nd
FS 78th FG MACR 135)
Sorry that I don't have ranks units etc.... All that I know
is that they were all shot down during 1943 and returned to
the UK by 01/01/44.
Thank you for all your help in advance.
Kind regards from a hot and humid Jersey Channel Islands UK.
Ian Le Sueur
"
Submitted by:
"Ian Le Sueur"
"UK"
E-Mail Me
"08/27/01"
Record #: "382"
"Hello to you all I hope that you may be able to help me.
Listed below are the names of several US Airmen who were
shot down over France and who evaded capture in 1943. They
were all assisted by the same French family in Brest
Brittany. Later this year a UK based television company in
association with US and French channels intend to make a
documentary on this family and their war time experiences.
The TV company would like to contact these airmen with a
view to gaining some sort of input from them.
Could you please take a moment to cast an eye over the list
to see if any of the names mean anything to you. If they do
would you be able to give me any information you can. I
would especially like to know if these airmen are still
alive and from where did they part of the States did they
originate from?
I have added what information that I have on a number of
them.
Frank Kimotek (Possible lives in California), shot down in
B17 42-29635 of
303 Rd BG on 31 August 1943 returned to UK 25/10/43 MACR 470
Jack A Ryan
Demetrius Kamezis (Contacted now lives in California)
Edwin R Myers
Wayne Rader
Richard 'Dick' Cunningham
Lt H Cabot Rowland
Duane Lawhead
Allen J Piebe
James G Wilson
Harold E Thomson (Contacted now lives in Washington)
William B Dunning Jnr
Merl E Martin (Contacted now lives in California)
Walter Hargrove shot down in B17 42-29635 of 303rd BG 31
August 1943
returned to UK 27/12/43
William Rice
Sgt Floyd M Carl
Russel M Brook
Raymond Bye
Vernon E Drew Jnr
Lionel E Clark
Charles B Bronner
Sgt M C Ramirez
Sgt Donald D McLeod
Sgt Marion Hall
Lt Ernest Hugonnet
John Paul Semach
James N Quinn
Harry L Minor
James A Schneider
Evered F Palmer
Attilio Robert Gassidi
Warren Graff (Shot down 30 July 1943 in P47C 41-6391 of 82nd
FS 78th FG MACR 135)
Sorry that I don't have ranks units etc.... All that I know
is that they were all shot down during 1943 and returned to
the UK by 01/01/44.
Thank you for all your help in advance.
Kind regards from a hot and humid Jersey Channel Islands UK.
Ian Le Sueur
"
Submitted by:
"Ian Le Sueur"
"UK"
E-Mail Me
"08/27/01"
Record #: "381"
"LET ME KNOW WHAT DATE TRHE REUNIONIN OHIO WOULD LIKE TO TRY
AND BE THERE.
LUM"
Submitted by:
"HUNTON L. MORGAN" ("LUM")
"MACON", "GA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/27/01"
Record #: "380"
"I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is
Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass
Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone
wishes to view my work, please visit me at
http://members.home.net/stellarimages"
Submitted by:
"Rudy Preus"
"Comox", "BC" "Canada"
E-Mail Me
My Web Site
"08/22/01"
Record #: "379"
"Hello,
I am signing the guest book in my father's honor. He died
in 1996 of a heart attack. He never talked much about the
war, but I know he was proud of himself and of the men he
flew with. He served in the 453rd bomb group, 732nd
squadron and after 26 missions he was reassigned to the
93rd bomb group. My father had 6 children and there are 20
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren who would love to
hear from anyone who knew him.
Sincerely,
Judi Gottman Pingston
Michigan
"
Submitted by:
"Frank Thomas Gottman, Jr" ("Jimmy")
"Milford", "Mi" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/19/01"
Record #: "378"
" I am looking to see if anyone knew my father, Frank
Egloff. He was a Sergent in the 453rd BG. He repaired the
air frames. He patched the holes from bullets and flak. He
is alive and well in Florida. Any information on a reunion
or a 453rd association would be very appreciated. Also, I
am looking for a book titled One Last Look. It is a book
about the old USAAF bases in England."
Submitted by:
"Mark M. Egloff"
"USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/05/01"
Record #: "377"
"Does anyone remember my Dad - EUGENE MILLS? He was 1st
pilot of a B-24 - 453rd bomb group - 8th Air Force flying
11 missions over Germany. On the 7th mission the radio
operator was killed. My dad received the Air Medal and
lived in Tennessee. Any info or photos would be greatly
appreciated. Linda lindameller@cs.com"
Submitted by:
"Linda Mills Eller"
"USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/05/01"
Record #: "376"
""Sleepy Time Gal", I was the tail gunner,I'm in search of
Lt. JIM WELDING or any of our crew.Please contract me
through my sons at "rkefauver@home.com" I'm living in
Oceanside California.My home phone is 760-7220-8415."
Submitted by:
"Kenneth E Kefauver" ("Ken")
"Oceanside ", "Ca" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/03/01"
Record #: "375"
"Looking for anyone who may remember my uncle, Steve
Bentivegna. Was with bomb group 453, Squadron 733, out of
Old Buckingham. His pilot was Sullivan. He says his plane
didn't have a name, or maybe he doesn't remember it.
He doesn't have a computer, so I am posting this for him.
Curious if any of his old buddies are still around.
Steve Russo
Long Island
sljrltts@optonline.net"
Submitted by:
"Steve Russo"
"Medford", "NY" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"08/03/01"
Record #: "374"
"I have asigned the gueast book some time back. Since then I
have changed my E-Mail address. Old address was
rmsage1@aol.com. The new E-Mail address is rmsage2@aol.com.
This happen when my grand son delited all my files. So I
had to re-enter all data.
R.M. Sage Sr.
453rd-735 bomb Squadren.
01/15/44 to 06/20/44"
Submitted by:
"Robert M. Sage Sr."
"Rochelle, Il", "Il" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"07/29/01"
Record #: "373"
"I am trying to locate a Lt. Cecil L. Smith or any of his
crew members from the 453rd. bomb group 732 bomb
squadron. relating to jan. 1st 1945. Please e-mail me
Neil Creer"
Submitted by:
"Neil Creer"
"Howell", "Mi" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"07/26/01"
Record #: "372"
"I was the bombardier on Cyrus P. "Pete" Adams' crew. After
35 missions, I was assigned as Associate Public Relations
Officer for the 453rd."
Submitted by:
"Francis" ("Fran")
"Pacific", "CA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"07/23/01"
Record #: "371"
"I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is
Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass
Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone
wishes to view my work, please visit me at
http://members.home.net/stellarimages"
Submitted by:
"Rudy Preus" ("Rudy")
"Comox", "BC" "Canada"
E-Mail Me
My Web Site
"07/17/01"
Record #: "370"
"Trying to locate veterans who spent time at any of the
Eighth Air Force rest homes (flak farms) within the UK. I
am a postgraduate Geography student currently researchin
the use of such country estates and your
memories/experiences will be greatly appreciated. kind
regards- matt kempson mattk6996@aol.com"
Submitted by:
"Matt Kempson" ("Matt")
"Nottingham", "UK"
E-Mail Me
"07/10/01"
Record #: "369"
"We are researching a biography of Walter Matthau, to be
published in 2002 by Cooper Square Press. Mr. Matthau (who
then was known as "Walter Matthow") served as a radio
cryptographer with the 453rd Bomb Group during World War
II. Can anyone provide us with any information on him in
this regard? Is there anyone out there who may have served
with him, and would be willing to be interviewed?
Thank you.
Rob Edelman & Audrey Kupferberg
378 Division Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010
phone: 518-843-3542
fax: 518-842-1582
e-mail: akupferb@nycap.rr.com
"
Submitted by:
"Rob Edelman"
"Amsterdam", "NY" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/30/01"
Record #: "368"
"I am looking for a digital or a photograph of the crew that
flew in the "Paper Doll". If anybody has information please
contact me. Thanks"
Submitted by:
"Robert Goudy Jr."
"Barstow", "CA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/19/01"
Record #: "367"
"Hi, nice site and very interesting , please could you tell
me if there is a enamel type badge of the Bomb group, or
squadrons that i could obtain,to add to my collection.
regards Tony."
Submitted by:
"Tony"
"England"
E-Mail Me
"06/09/01"
Record #: "366"
"My neighbor, Edward Kennedy, was with the 453rd. He was a
crew chief on B-24s. It broke his heart when one of his
'charges' didn't come back. He was there when the war
ended. He said at the end they were taken on a flight
across the channel and were flown over the landscapes. He
spoke of the carnage and fields littered with destroyed
vehicles and armour. It was everywhere. Every field
contained at least one ruined piece of equipment and of how
that can only be a fraction of the price paid with life. To
this day he cannot read a book about the war because he
can't get through it. It simply causes too much pain.
I feel greatful and indebted to all the veterans of WWII.
There has never been as brave a generation of Americans
since.
My dads' brother (Howard Francis Hughes) was a navigator on
a B-24 stationed in Italy and went down in the Mediteranian
on the way back from Plosti. I was born in '47 so I never
got to know him. But he has been a hero to me all my life.
I spent two years in Viet Nam with the 3d Marines which
expanded and enhanced my feelings for my uncle.
I know nothing of my uncle. If anybody knows how I might
find out more about him...who he was with, History of that
command, I'd love to hear from you.
thank you for the great site.
Gene Howard Hughes"
Submitted by:
"Gene Hughes" ("Gene")
"Mancos", "CO" "USA"
E-Mail Me
My Web Site
"06/07/01"
Record #: "365"
"DOES ANYONE KNOW THE ADDRESS OF DONALD W SCHULTZ PILOT FOR
453RD BG 734TH SQ
HE DID LIVE IN ST LOUIS. HE WAS MY FATHERS PILOT"
Submitted by:
"WILLIAM H LANG" ("BILL")
"REFORM", "AL" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/03/01"
Record #: "364"
"MY FATHER WAS ENGINEER AND TOP TURRET GUNNER ON B-24 AT OLD
BUCKENHAM. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT WAHT I CAN AS HE NEVER
TALKED ABOUT HIS STAY IN ENGLAND BEFORE HIS DEATH IN 1991"
Submitted by:
"WILLIAM H. LANG JR." ("BILL")
"REFORM", "AL" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/02/01"
Record #: "363"
"The Web site is great!
My father, Jesse W. Wyatt, was w/the 453rd, 733rd Bomb.
Squadron. He repaired runways, etc. I'd love to hear from
anyone who may have known him or who could give any info
about the 733rd. Thanks! "
Submitted by:
"Tony Wyatt"
"Julian", "nc" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"06/01/01"
Record #: "362"
"I flew with the 453rd.Bomb Group,735th.Squadron as top
turrent gunner on original crew #74 piloted by William B
Adams. He was injured on the March,1944 mission to Berlin.
Franklin Tarbell was then assigned as pilot of this crew
that finished the combat tour on June on or about July
1,1944.
I then flew as a member of the composit crew that flew 13
night missions from Scotland to Norway with Franklin
Tarbell as pilot and Joseph G. O'Connell as co-pilot(see
The September 2000 issue of The453rd.Newsletter,sheets
24&25). If you flew with either of these crews. Please
contact me.
Hulon Briggs
Graham N.C.
E-MAIL ME"
Submitted by:
"Hulon Briggs"
"Graham N.C.", "NC" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"05/31/01"
Record #: "361"
"I was a member of the 453rd Bombadier Group in 1945 and
flew as a bombadier, navagator and front gunner. I am
looking for the crew that I flew with --- or share
memories with others.
Please contact me--
David Lustgarten- lustgartenrhea@hotmail.com
"
Submitted by:
"David Lustgarten"
"Bellmore", "NY" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"05/28/01"
Record #: "360"
"I was a member of the 453rd Bombadier Group in 1945 and
flew as a bombadier, navagator and front gunner. I am
looking for the crew that I flew with --- or share
memories with others. Please contact me.
Please contact me--
David Lustgarten- lustgartenrhea@hotmail.com
"
Submitted by:
"David Lustgarten"
"Bellmore", "NY" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"05/28/01"
Record #: "359"
" MY FATHER WAS WAS A GUNNER ON A B-24 EIGHT AIR AFORCE. I'M
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION. "
Submitted by:
"KEN GOBLE"
"EAST STROUDSBURG", "PA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"05/27/01"
Record #: "358"
"Looking for information on a pilot who flew with the 453rd.
He is Richard (Dick) Witton. I worked for Dick many years
ago and wish I had spent more time discussing the 453rd.
Information or photos of his aircraft,crew, squadron, or
himself will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom"
Submitted by:
"Tom Shane"
"Austin", "Tx" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"05/17/01"
Record #: "357"
"Thanks for a great informative site. I flew 35 missions
with the 91st Bomb Group from Sept 9 '44 (Ludwigshafen) to
Feb 3 '45 (Berlin). I have recently completed my website at
www.b17sam.com Comments and/or suggestios are welcome.
Sam Halpert sam8ch@hotmail.com"
Submitted by:
"Sam Halpert"
"Miami", "FL" "USA"
E-Mail Me
My Web Site
"05/15/01"
Record #: "356"
"I lost my Dad in March. He was with the 453rd/735th from
Nov 44 to Apr 45. I have a list of his missions but I am
totally clueless as to which crew(s) he was with.
His name is Lt.Col. Arthur Ratner (USAF Ret). He was Lt
Ratner then and a navigator. He was from Brooklyn, NY.
Dad started his career with the 8th, at it's inception, in
1942 in Savannah.
When I was home for his funeral, I went by the Museum but I
couldn't go in. Does anyone know when the next reunion
will be? My Mom and brother live in Savannah and I know
they would love to attend. I will be grateful for any
information regarding my Dad."
Submitted by:
"Jan Denning"
"New Iberia", "LA" "USA"
E-Mail Me
"05/05/01"
Record #: "355"
"
It's obvious that I don't know what I'm doing but want to get my e-mail address on. It is crzolmn@webtv.com"
Submitted by:
"David Rhodes" ("Dusty")
"Amissville", "Va" "USA"
E-Mail Me
My Web Site
"05/03/01"
Record #: "354"
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Came across the site by accident. Have really enjoyed reading it. I flew 35 missions with the 732. Most with crew piloted by F. Marcovick and most in "Ford's Folly". Had to fly my last five as a replacement.After war lostcontact with any of crew. Spent the last months of my time in the service fighting forest fires on the west coast and ended up getting my discharge from the engineers rather than the Air Force. Would love to hearfrom other members or their families. Last names that I remember are Rodman, Lundquist, Seech, Berger, Trautwein and Spuler.Keep up the good work.
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"David T Rhodes" ("Dusty")
"Amissville", "Va" "USA"
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"05/02/01"
Record #: "353"
"Through Lloyd Prang I got in touch with a very special
member of the 453rd. B.G.(735th):HARRY GODGES. He was the
engineering chief for the 735th, and as such was my dad's
boss(T/Sgt. Morris Sobel). He had an encyclopedic memory
for the planes, people, events of the 453rd. It was always
a pleasure to talk with Harry. I was supposed to connect
with Harry this summer in Calif. He had so many memories to
share with me. Unfortunately, his wife just sent me a letter
that Harry recently passed away. He will be missed in the
453rd.! "
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"Ira Sobel"
"Edison", "NJ" "USA"
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"04/27/01"
Record #: "352"
"Was with the 735th and assigned to Old Buck Sept 45 and
flew first mission on the 24th. Finished #35 on 25 March
1945. All ten of us returned safely to the US although my
Navigator,Frank Picovich, was"loaned out" on 1Jan45 to fly
with the JUDD crew and was one of the two survivors. My
Bombardier, AL EK, took over as Navigator for the remainder
of our missions. Althogh I haven't seen Frank since the
war, we do keep in touch. AL and I see each other whenever
I'm passing through O'HARE. We hope to tell each other war
stories when we meet up in Dayton in September."
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"John G Ross"
"Colorado Springs ", "CO" "USA"
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"04/12/01"
Record #: "351"
"My father, Lt. Charles E. Wells, was a "Mickey Operator" -
(Radar Nav.) on Kenneth Kleinshrot's crew, 733BS until that
crew completed its missions on 10/30/1944. Because he
joined the crew partway into its tour, he was transferred
to another crew to complete his 30 missions. I'd be very
interested in hearing from anyone who knew him, or can give
me any info on the crew he was on in November, '44. I
believe the pilot's name was Lutes, or something that
sounds like that, first name possibly Joseph. Thanks to all
who are keeping the memories alive..."
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"Ed Wells" ("Ed")
"Morrow", "GA" "USA"
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"04/11/01"
Record #: "350"
"Gentlemen your site and all the other sites that honor all
the service men during WW2 is something to read about, they
should teach about those times. My father was in the 100th
bomd group and the 349th sqnd, his MACRE # was 4177.
Thank you, C Carlson"
Submitted by:
"Courtney Carlson" ("Moe")
"Sylmar", "Ca" "USA"
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"04/10/01"
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