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Looking for info of the 347th Airdrome Sqdn, 4th CCS, 1st CCG -- Mitch Hawkins (hopeful), 16:20:17 02/26/13 Tue
My father, Donald L. Hawkins(TSgt),served as a crew chief on both C47s & 46s. He passed away 5 years back. He was from Joplin, Mo. Dad didn't talk to much about his service but I know he bailed out one time as I have part of his shute and a clock from the plane which he brought back. I have heard 2 different stories from different family members about why the plane went down. Would like to know the story.
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Looking for info on 28th Portable Surgical Hospital CBI -- H. L. Riva Maj MC, 09:49:17 01/11/13 Fri
My father H. L. Riva Maj MC was the Commander of the 28th PSH. I am transcribing his letters. I have several group photo and would like to share as well as "other" photos and info. He served with Capt Fischer, Pud Herman and Smiley.
Dick Riva
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ANY INFORMATION ON JAMES G APPLEGATE MY UNCLE THAT DIED ON BURMA HUMP? -- JOHN M APPLEGATE, 19:49:13 04/04/12 Wed
JAMES MCGILL APPLEGATE DIED AUG 13 1945 IN BURMA
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Daniel McGuire 2nd Liet. -- Craig Ingraham (Searching), 18:40:24 12/24/12 Mon
I am looking for info on Daniel's father, Alonzo Frank McGuire who would be my great grandfather. A.F. McGuire lived in North Carolina before he divrced my great grandmother and moved to Arkanasas. Please feel free to contact me at my email address - ingraham.craig@yahoo. I just added A.F. McGuire's memorial to the website findagrave.com which is a free genealogy website.
Craig Ingraham
in North Carolina
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Flight Officer Wilse E Crain -- Frank Daniels (hopeful), 20:57:45 12/18/12 Tue
My Grandad Wilse E Crain was a "Hump Pilot" and I am looking for any info I can find about his service as he never talked much about it and passed away back in 1995. I knowjust that he had Basic at Macon. He graduated from Moody Fld,GA. F.O. T-64752. He was checked out on C-47’s. He went to India with the 2nd Combat Cargo Sqdn.,1st Combat Cargo Group. He had 202 combat missions and 526 combat hours. After the war he worked for the Federal Aviation Administration. He retired in 1980. His final rank was Flight Officer. He also received The Soldiers Medal "for heroism at Harris Auxiliary Field, Fort Valley, Georgia, on 24 April 1944, when two airplanes crashed and caught fire after colliding in midair. Cadet Crain who was parked nearby in another airplane rushed to the scene of the accident and with the aid of Captain Luther B. Anderson succeeded in removing Aviation Cadet Wilfred J. Kauffman from the flaming wreckage of the aircraft."
Anyone who can help with info or pictures of the men in his group... it would be so greatly appreciated.
Thank You!
Frank (712) 755-5786
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James A. Price information needed 3rd Combat Cargo WW2 -- Jack Juka, 19:49:44 10/27/12 Sat
Hi. Anyone have any information on James A Price, flight leader of the 3rd Combat Cargo Squadron? He started flying B-17's in the ETO, flew the Hump and supposedly ended up flying p-38's in the 449th if I'm correct. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Jack
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12th Air Cargo Resupply Squadron -- Lue Odom, 07:14:13 02/27/06 Mon
Just trying to found out if anyone in the 12th Air Cargo resupply Squadron remember my Father-in-Law Leonard R. Odom.
He went by the name of Len. I have pictures of him in Ledo India and China. Some of the men in the pictures name Charles Rogers, Campbell, Montebana, Palmer. I'm wanting to find more pictures of him...putting together for his family.
Any information would be appreiated.
Lue Odom
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Looking for whereabout of some fellas -- Mark Bursian, 08:13:43 05/27/05 Fri
I'm trying to find any information on the whereabouts or contact information on the following members of the 10th CCS's 330th Airdrome Squadron. The rank listed was current as of 7 July 1944, indicated on movement orders to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, issued at Baer Field in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. My father is S/Sgt Bob Bursian and I'm researching his history for him. He'd like to be able to contact any of the fellas if possible.
Altamuro, Ernest - Sgt
Badgett, Rufus S. - Pvt
Bursian, Robert C. - S/Sgt
Cantrell, Leland D. - Cpl
Eisonhard, Fred E. - Pvt
Fair, Clarence V. - Pvt
Gregg, Bernard A. - Pfc
Holmgren, Kenneth J. - Pvt
Jordan, Roy L. - Cpl
Luttrell Jr., Edgar - Sgt
Norris, Robert J. - Cpl
Rinj, Martin J. - Pfc
Schmitt, Howard L. - Pfc
If you have any information, please contact me at:
mark.bursian@kennametal.com
or (231) 929-5151
Thanks!
Mark Bursian
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I have found the Dept of the Air Force, Air Force Historical Studies Office at the Pentagon extremely helpful...
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Re: Looking for Sgt Joseph S. Permutti -- C. E. McCormick (Major, AUS Retired), 14:12:58 05/14/12 Mon
>Hello.
>While looking for any information available about my
>family - I am creating a genealogic tree of my family
>- I found the name JOSEPH S. PERMUTTI on
>"Accident-Report.com".
Sgt. Joseph S. Permetti was awarded the 1st Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal, effective 19 October, 1944. He was assigned to the 2nd Trooop Carrier Squadron at that time.
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looking for 1306AAF unit from 1943 1945 crew members -- theresa pereira (help), 13:17:33 04/25/10 Sun
my dad joseph sylvia was a member of this unit . looking for anyone who has info of them my dad got the fying distinguise cross and iaqnd any members who may be still with use . would like to find out what it was given for
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Anyone from the 1535th AAF BU ATC -- Robert Readshaw, 21:34:46 12/29/02 Sun
I'm looking for anyone who may have served with my father. His last post was the 1539th, but he also served with the 1559th, and the 1550th. He was in from Oct. 1943 to Feb. 1946. His name was Crpl. Robert E. Readshaw, but everyone called him Pat. He was from Ohio. If anybody served with him let me know. Thanks
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Information on 1st Lt Marie E " Sue " Sonstrom -- Eddie Werner, 20:42:16 12/01/09 Tue
My Mother was a Nurse with 234 General Hospital Chabua.
1st Lt Marie E " Sue " Sonstrom. Any info would be appreciated. My wife and I will be traveling to the Assam district of India next year to honor my mother.
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1LT Donald A. Bondurant -- Clint Bondurant, 15:43:09 01/01/09 Thu
Donald Bondurant died 11 August 1945, He was assigned to the 1st Combat Cargo Squadron. I believe he died prior to the units deployment overseas. Can anyone tell me how he died and where he died? Thanks, Clint
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Harald Rasmussen -- Eric Stephens (Curious), 07:55:08 06/11/11 Sat
Harald Rasmussen - pilot/Burma - died in a cargo plane crash in 1945, shortly before the war ended. Left wife and 2 kids - Arcadia/Temple City Calif - Los Angeles County
We have a few photos and medals however if anyone knew him and can share pics or other info...my mother in law is his daughter and her brother (his son) were babies left without a father. The grand kids and great grand kids need to learn more of the history behind his service to our country and the more on the greatest generation.
Please email or respond if you have more info. Thanks!
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11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- William A. Kearney, 20:01:03 01/19/09 Mon
Am looking to hear from anyone who knew members of the crew that crashed and burned in a C-47 while circling to land at Dinjan Military Base in the upper Assam Valley in India. A dear friend of my parents, and my baby sitter went down with that aircraft that day. Her name was 2nd Lt. Kathryn McCarthy. Other officers included Capt. John J. Lukaszczyk (Uniontown, PA), Capt Chas. W.Loucks, Capt. Nicholas Mandoukos, Capt. Edward R. Moore, 2nd Lt. Thomas E. Dellinger, 1st Lt. Grady A Masters, 1st Lt.Walter S. Amsler, Jr. 2nd Lt.Francis W. Blalock, 1st Lt.Henry D Hammack Jr. or others who might have lost their lives on that flight. Kathryn was a nurse. There were 31 people lost on that aircraft. I do not know names of the others.
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- Re: 11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- Steven Tunis, 00:42:11 07/23/09 Thu
- Re: 11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- Susan M. Davies, 18:09:02 11/01/09 Sun
- Re: 11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- Glenn R. Dotter, 13:12:07 11/17/09 Tue
- Re: 11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- Glenn R. Dotter, 12:41:08 11/18/09 Wed
- Re: 11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- Warren Hammack, 07:52:18 12/21/09 Mon
- Re: 11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- Thomas R. Hunter, 18:53:01 08/02/10 Mon
- Re: 11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- Hugh Hudson, 20:48:32 05/25/11 Wed
1305th Air Transport Command -- Mike Greene, 11:01:21 11/21/11 Mon
My father, Wally Greene was a flight engineer stationed in Dum Dum as part of the 1305th. He flew C-47s on the Hump Route. My dad passed away about 8 years ago and I'm chronicling his story. I'm trying to track down information on any of the others in his crew and the 1305th in general. The pilot went by "Red" and the radio operator was Harold Shnitius (sic). Any help would be appreciated.
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Wanting any and all information: Lawrence Rockafellow -- Mike Wezensky, 20:14:55 11/14/11 Mon
I am looking for any and all information about my Father-in-Law: Lawrence Rockafellow. He flew the C-46 over the Hump and the CBI. Lawrence passed away 10 years ago, but I still hold on to his memory.
Mike (USN RET)
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Thanks -- Glenn R. Dotter, 12:46:53 11/11/11 Fri
Just taking the time to say thanks to all veterans. My Dad Russell T. Dotter flew 350 (C-47) in 44 & 45. I am an AF vet and my Brother Gregg and his wife Randi are retired AF pilots U2 & KC135.
Freedom isn't free!!
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Anyone remember Angelo Varallo B-25 gunner 341st BG -- Johnny Signor, 20:30:09 10/30/11 Sun
Looking for photos/crew member names he flew with ,and photos of him , his cousin is trying to find all she can on him, he's in poor health and she does not have a computer to do the research , He was a T/SGT and a gunner ,out of the Yangkhi, China area. If you have any leads/photos etc please conatct me at my e mail, I will needs "hands on" downloaded info please if you have any to mail to her , thanks again and I await your replies !
Johnny
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trying to locate a pilot with the 14th USAAF in Kunming -- lst Lt Harold F. McGehee, 15:51:31 09/12/11 Mon
In going through my late father's papers I came across some photos of myself and my family with a lst Lt. Harold F. McGehee who was a pilot with the 14th AF in Kunming 1944-45. I would love to share these photos with others and possibly his family. I was a young child then and remember being given C rations to eat.
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10th Combat Cargo/ 3rd Combat Cargo -- Liz Forman, 14:07:22 08/11/11 Thu
I am going through some letters of my father's. His name was Allen D. Steele, and he was a long time professional pilot....flying commercial when the war broke out. He became a flight instructor and a Captain in the Air Transport Command. In his personal effects are letters written to him by the men he taught to fly. They are lovely and moving...and my wish is to return these letters to those men or their descendents. The one I am writing about here has a return address "LT. James G. Walker, Jr.; 10th Combat Cargo Squadron/3rd Combat Cargo Gp." (the rest of the address says APO 43, c/o P.M., New York, New York). I thought I would post here... any guidance would be appreciated!
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Frank Thomer -- Patricia( Thomer (Slutzky), 18:43:16 07/21/11 Thu
My father is the Frank Thomer you were looking for. I just saw this message posted in 2005. My father died in 1984 at the young age of 64. He flew the china burma runs and had many metals. Who has my fathers service metals? Please send your email address. Thank you My email is trishslutzky@ymail.com
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Norman W. McGEE, 10th Combat Cargo Airwing -- John L. McGEE, 17:47:22 07/12/11 Tue
If anyone has any info about my uncle, please share, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You
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Lalminar Hat, India -- Peggy Ann Brite Whisenhunt (Happy), 23:55:39 09/04/10 Sat
My Father, 2nd Lt. John Raleigh Brite, flew the Hump 39 times. He was assigned to Organization 1326 AAFBU. Foreign Service Group in Lalmanir Hat, India. That is all I have been able to find out about his time in India. I do know that he was in the hospital after a cobra bite. If anyone knows anything about him I would appreciate an answer. I have some photos of him with other men and I could send internet copies if I knew where to send them. Thanks, Peggy Ann Brite Whisenhunt, email: ann1br@yahoo.com
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4384th Quartermaster Trucking Co -- VINCENT MACARI, 07:35:52 05/17/05 Tue
LOOKING TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM THIS COMPANY. I WAS IN
KUMMING WORKING ON THE LEDO ROAD DURING 44-45. I WAS KNOWN
AS TONY MACARI
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2nd Glider commando -- Carl Kelly (happily), 17:14:50 05/19/11 Thu
Hello,
I am searching for anyone who may have known of, or flown with my grandfather, Edward S.(Fats) Herring, of Norfolk, Va. He enlisted at Langley Airfield in Hampton, Va, and recieved part of his flight training at Bowman Field, in Louisville, Ky. His unit was the 2nd Glider Commando squadron, in the CBI. He died before I knew him very well, but I do remember him vividly describing night landings in his glider(if you could call it landing:-)). He also attended Oak Ridge Military Institute, and was a baseball player(pitcher). Anyone who flew with him either overseas, or in training, I would greatly appreciate any info or personal recollections. Thank You.
Carlton E Kelly
hawker2112@comcast.net
15400 Harrowgate Rd
Chester Va, 23831
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1st Air Commandos -- Tim day, 07:08:21 11/12/09 Thu
My father arrived in the CBI in March 1944, he was assigned to the 1st Air Commando. The stories he related to me seem to indicate that he stared with them then transferred to 1st Combat Cargo. He told me his cargo's consisted of mules, Chinese troops, 50 gal drums of aviation fuel. He also said that his C.O. was Col. Cochran. He was a flight engineer/crew chief, he said that his pilots were not always the same ones, that he flew with a number of different officers. His name was Ted Day, I haven't found him listed with any of the C-47 crews, so that sort of verifies that he wasn't with the 1st Combat Cargo until late 1944-1945. he said he was on the C-47 that flew the officers to accept the Jap surrender of CBI.
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SUPPORT OF MARAUDERS -- mike kelley, 22:08:47 02/21/11 Mon
please help. does anyone know about the air force units that supported merrills marauders from walambum to nphum ga operations? especially the c-47 air drops, the p-51 fighter support, and the L-4 and L-5 medical evacuation and liason aircraft units. i understand they were from the 10th and 14th airforces, but what was their squadrons?? thanks for any help.----mike kelley
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9th Combat Cargo Squadron -- Jim Dunlop, 20:47:03 01/27/07 Sat
Im looking for information, photos, and contacts on those who were with the 9th CCS. My grandfather, Donald Dunlop, flew C-47's (and I believe C-46's later in the war). I was also wondering if anyone had contact information for Julius Lang whos story is featrued with the 9th CCS page.
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CBI Pilot -- Deloris Collins, 17:19:34 03/13/11 Sun
My husband's father was 2Lt William D. Collins (Windy), 0-517961. He was in his 30's,married, three children and drafted,(we think because he was a crop duster). My husband never knew his father and his mother did not share a lot about him with the kids. All the family members have aways spoke highly of him. After my husband' mother die last year, we have came across a lot of Windy's letters, pictures and other things. We have learn that he died on August 25, 1944. We would love to particate in your adventure to gather information about the CIB's and prossible learn more about Windy.Please let me hear from you.
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Cleveland Hall, Jr -- Patricia Lucht, 15:25:03 02/26/11 Sat
Am trying to gather information on my Uncle Cleveland Hall who flew 386 or so missions in a cargo plane over the hump. He is gone now and has no living heirs. Would love to compile as much information as possible. Thank you, Patty Lucht (niece of 1st Lt. Cleveland Hall)
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2th Lientenant William David Collins (Windy) -- Luckett Collins, Sr. (Help needed), 19:44:18 02/21/11 Mon
I have found many of my father's letter written to my mother before he was killed flying as a Hump Pilot in August 25, 1944. I have pictures of my father standing beside a plane with the name "Little Bum" on the front and David, Vernon, Luckett on the tail. Friends and family called him "Windy", but my mother and his sister called him "Honey." If anyone knew or flew with my father,please contact me by e-mail. I have found group pictures and a dollar bill that was signed by 13 men. Thanks for any help and I would love to share with other families who have the honor of having a "Hump Pilot" in their life story.
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Re: Looking for Info on William Publicover Jr, Flight Officer -- Tom McGlinchey (Proud son of John McGlinchey, 1328th AAFBU), 11:49:31 02/03/11 Thu
>I am looking for information on my Dad William A.
>Publicover Jr, Flight Officer assigned to 1328 AAFBU
>MNisamari May 1945 and also 1332 AAFBU Search & Rescue
>Mohanbari. Also is there a reunion scheduled in 2004
>? Thanking you in advance!
Bruce, I am late to the party here, only having obtained my Dad's military records this past week. He had seven kids, and while he died in 1997, it took all this time at family reunions to piece together snippets of stories he had told each of us, for me to decided to send away for his records.
He never said enough to suggest that he was in Misamari or what was done there. We only knew he spent time in India.
It turns out, he was a Navigator with the 1328th, with 12 flights over the Hump (doing what from that base, exactly, I don't know -fuel, provisions, personnel, equipment?) and also served as senior briefing officer. Maybe they did a mix of things from there. My part of the story we pieced together was "Dad, what did you do in the war?" with the reply, "oh, I flew in a big plane, a B-24, as a navigator." He encouraged me to develop compass skills as a Scout (smile). He loved to go to the beach to see all the stars. It is said, the greatest generation came home, took care of business, and often did not stop to reflect on the magnitude of what they accomplished until much, much later.
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Information on my Father -- Dave Simoniette (Information), 17:34:44 10/26/08 Sun
If anyone has any information about my father Lt. Randall E Graves, who I believe flew the Hump, I would like to hear from you. He is gone and there is so much I never knew.
Dave
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Walther Anthony GAYDA -- Niki Gayda, 14:11:22 07/14/04 Wed
Does anyone know anything about my father, Walter Anthony Gayda, Born: Denver, CO, Sept, 1919. Flew C-17s over the hump, shot down a japanese fighter with a browning. 619-519-4664.
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mr. roberts -- theresa pereira, 18:36:28 12/13/10 Mon
seen your answer two the 1306 in burma. yes my father was from the east coast og mass. his full name was joseph accacio sylvia jr. please contact me if its the same one
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10th Air Force Air Repair Depot Units in Karachi, India -- Steve Summers, 20:02:43 08/24/03 Sun
I am trying to find the unit my father-in-law's served with in WW II in CBI. We do not have his discharge papers and he died seven years ago. He was a supervisior for men who repaired aircraft engines. Any suggestion for a listing of US Army Air Force Air Repair Depot Units that were stationed in Karachi, India during WW II.
Sincerely,
Steve Summers
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Passing Doc Lauderdale -- Elliott Lauderdale, 12:34:44 11/29/10 Mon
My Dad passed in his sleep the thirteenth of September 2008. The obituary did not detail his service in CBI. I would love to enhance our family history. Dad attended a few reunions.
Walter “Doc” Elliott Lauderdale, IV, Lt. Col. USAF Ret., 89, of Bluefield Manor, Auburn, New York died Sunday September 13, 2008 in the Mercy Health and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Mr. Lauderdale was born in Geneseo, New York, the son of the late Walter Elliott and Helen Jenkins Lauderdale, III and has resided for most of his life in the Aurora, Union Springs and Auburn area. “Doc” Lauderdale was a graduate of East High School and attended Hobart College. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1962. He had a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Army Air Corps and later in the U.S. Air Force. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a command pilot during W.W. II where he participated in Pacific Theatre and the China-Burma Campaigns. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with three oak leaf clusters, and the Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, along with many additional medals and unit citations.
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Granddad -- David Southwell (intrigued), 12:10:48 11/18/10 Thu
Just looking for more information. My grandad Rex Southwell was a radio Operator stationed at Dum Dum Air Base. I believe he may have been with the 1305th Air Base Unit? He was part of the ATC b/c he was with AA in Detroit prior to being called up.
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William E Kane from Holyoke, Ma -- Rosemary Rello, 18:06:06 11/10/10 Wed
Cousin 2nd Lt. William (Bill)Kane born & raised in Holyoke, Ma was killed 12/14/44 ferrying supplies over Ledo Road into China along with 4 of his comrades. Does anyone remember him. He was only 19. Please reply to my email address.
Thank you to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice & to all veterans who have proudly served the USA.
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Richard Cooley -- Radio Operator -- Seth Cooley, 08:47:53 10/26/10 Tue
My dad, Richard Cooley, was a radio operator in WWII planes that flew the Hump. He is 86 now, and doing well. I would love to hear from anyone who flew with him, and might be able to share some memories. Many thanks in advance. Seth Cooley.
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Lt Mario Cadori -- Bob Nay, 16:35:41 10/14/10 Thu
I'm looking for any info on Lt Mario Cadori and his service flying over the Hump in the C47 in 1944-45. thanks
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Looking for reviewers for New Guinea (6thTCS 1942) book -- Robert Brekke, 15:17:37 10/05/10 Tue
My publishing company will be releasing a book called "My New Guinea Diary" by Staff Sergeant Pilot Ernest C. Ford on Decmeber 1, 2010. We have never published a military biography before. The author died early this year while the book was going to press. His health had deteriorated over the previous six months and he never supplied a list of possible reviewers and endorsers for his book.
Major Ford received 6 Distinguished Flying Crosses, flew 385 combat missions, and was named "Veteran of the Year, 2005". His story starts with his squadron of 13 planes being the first US squadron to land at Ward's in October 1942. I think it is good, but, what do I know.
I am wondering if you could look at the book's web page (www.publishersdesign.com/books/newguinea) and if you could possibly direct me to someone or send me a few names of authoritative reviewers or organizations that might be interested in reviewing a copy. I do know that it is the only work focusing on this subject, from a pilot's viewpoint in 1942, stationed in New Guinea.
Sincere thanks,
Robert Brekke
newguinea@publishersdesign.com
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3rd air cargo resupply squadron -- stu little, 21:50:21 08/20/10 Fri
i'm writing in regard to my father,PFC.Max A.Little,he was a crew member on a C-47 transport,3rd air cargo resupply squadron, where he served as a radio operator,he arrived in the C.B.I. march 1945 until feb 1946. He passed away last December and i have very limited information concerning his time in the service,I would like any information i can gather,and was wondering why a patch with a 10 and wings(10th div.) is on the left shoulder and a Flying tiger with a star between its wings (14th div.)is on the right shoulder.Why the 2 divisions? Thankyou, Bullfighterstu@yahoo.com
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Colors for 8th Combat Cargo Sqd emblem -- Johnny Signor, 13:25:25 11/09/08 Sun
I'm looking for the proper colors to the 8th CCS emblem,a round background with 5thAAF emblem and a pelicanwith rope from mouth hangingthat has a cargo box inside it,I would appreciate any help on this one,thanks!!!!
Johnny Signor WeBeEmblems@aol.com
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Looking for info about my grandpa -- Justin C Lozenski, 06:23:13 08/08/10 Sun
I am looking for info about my grandfater. He was a staff sergeant stationed in Chevelston base in WW2. He was on James W Kane crew. I found a number A/C 42-3412. I know he did a raid to Schweinfurt on Oct. 14 1943. He was one of two planes that made it back. thanks for the help
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Looking foe information -- Mark R. Blackburn, 09:46:01 07/23/10 Fri
Looking for information about my father Sargeant Robert L. Blackburn during WWII. All I know he was a prop specialist & flight engineer on aircraft flown over the Hump. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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REQ FOR INFO -- LINDSAY WERDEN (SON OF), 09:51:19 06/25/10 Fri
my father was , for a while, in the 1539th aaf bu. can any one tell me if they knew of him? many thanks
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Looking for more about Grandpa -- Ron Lucas, 16:44:02 05/17/10 Mon
Message: I am trying to locate any info on the 1st CCS/1st CCG. My grandfather served as an Aircraft Mechanic/Cargo handler with them in ww2 during 1944/45. I am also looking for any one who might have known him. His name was Robert Hauth (T/Sgt).I have the short history of the unit but I am looking for more info and am running into the usual Gov. red tape. Thanks for any help. Please reply to my e-mail address because i don't get here often.
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ATC patch question -- Pete Smith, 05:39:59 12/12/04 Sun
While recently looking at my grandfathers A-2 flight jacket I noticed the ATC patch (which was well worn) had a shiny gold background.All of the originals thet I have seen have a shiny silver background.All of the patches on his A-2 are piece together from leather pieces.My grandfather was posted at Misimari,India.I am assuming that these patches were from early on in the CBI campaign.Any information on why the ATC patch is gold would be appreciated.
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can anyone help identify this cap pin? -- Mellony Head, 13:32:21 09/12/07 Wed
I have a pic of my GF (I never knew him)in uniform. I cannot find any info except that it is AAC If anyone will email me I will send it to you if you think you might be able to help identify?!
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3rd Fighter Sqd Commando emblem colors wanted -- Johnny, 00:16:03 05/15/10 Sat
I have a black&white drawing of the 3rd Ftr Sqd Cmdo emblem,looking for anyone who knows proper colors to this emblem, it despicts a skull looking slightly to the right and down, behind skull a 50 caliber machine gun firing rounds and ejecting spent shells and ammo belt curling up/behind skull, a large lightning bolt is coming from top right and going to lower left, skull has cracks and eye pupils like lightning bolts, all on a round background. If you can help or send good leads to this one Please contact me direct, thank you very much !
Johnny
WeBeEmblems@aol.com
P.S. this squadron was with the 3rd Air Commando Group WW2
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3rd Fighter Sqd Commando emblem -- Johnny, 00:07:52 05/15/10 Sat
Looking for the colors to the WW-2 era Squadron emblem of the 3rd Fighter Sqd Commando, Skull w/50 cal machine gun and Large lightning bolt behind it, machine guns if firing rounds and ejecting shells,ammo belt curling behind skull, all on round background, Please if you can help with the colors or a good contact of a 3rd memeber etc contact me at
WeBeEmblems@aol.com
Thank you!
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Seekings 1st Air Cargo Resupply Squadron members -- John Andrew Prime, 12:06:43 04/19/09 Sun
My dad, Lt. Col. Stephen W. Prime, retired 1963, died 1969, briefly commander the 1st Air Cargo Resupply Squadron in the summer of 1945. He was a captain then. I would love to hear from anyone who served with him and can tell me more about this unit.
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Fourth Combat Cargo Group -- Greg Ethington, 09:20:36 01/10/10 Sun
I have a large folder full of information about daily operations of the 4th Combat Cargo Group. My uncle was a pilot during the campaign and evidently kept company records, with promotions, medal awards and other misc. information. I don't know if their is an organization that might be interested and I certainly don't want to get rid of it as it has a lot of references to my Uncle. If any one is interested, I am more than willing to share it with someone who might be serious about the historical content. If I could attach a scan of some of the documentw to this message, I would, just to show an example of what I have.
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Information request - James Carolan -- Dan Engerran, 17:33:23 03/05/10 Fri
I am searching for information about my Grandfathers WWII flying history. A friend of mine pointed me to site and said it may be helpful. I do not know much about it but I would like to collect as much as possible. I know he flew the Hump. I know that at times he flew Fuel and was friends with several Flying Tiger AVG Pilots. After the war he went to work for Flying Tiger Express. His Name was James "Jim" W. Carolan. He was a Capt. Any information at all would be gratefully appreciated.
Thank You,
Dan
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Re: 10th Air Force Air Repair Depot Units in Karachi, India -- Susan Hankey-Webb, 10:37:42 04/28/09 Tue
My father was stationed at a repair depot in Karachi India for the duration of WW2. His name was James Hankey. Does anyone know of him? thanks,
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Info. search for CPL William H. Wolf -- Duayne Forsberg, 15:02:00 12/04/09 Fri
Iam researching the 10 WWII service men from my home town of Penbrook, PA (a borough of Harrisburg, Pa) that died during WWII. Can anyone help with any information on CPL William H. Wolf? He should have been in the 1st Air Transport Squadon (Mobile) He died of non-battle injuries on March 12,1945. With the possible location of Kaliakunda, India. His cousin said he may have died from a lightning strike while seeking cover inside a barn. He may have only been in this squadron for a short time.
CAN ANYONE PROVIDE OTHER INFORMATION ON CPL WOLF?
Please send a direct email to me, Thanks
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information -- Ron Graham, 15:03:42 12/01/09 Tue
Looking for information or anyone that knew my grandfather, Earl W. Graham. He was in CBI theater, believe he was a crew chief. He retired from USAF as Lt. Colonel. Any information is appreciated.
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looking for info on Wayne Styers -- Sue Alexander, 12:59:37 11/11/09 Wed
looking for anyone who might know or have info on my uncle Wayne Styers. Stationed in India as a crew/chief mecahinc in the 3rd Repair Squadron. Big into baseball and played as a short stop. Does anyone remember him?
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Gladys Zimbelman, CBI 69th General Hospital -- Alice McCallum, 18:28:07 05/30/08 Fri
Would like any information and especially about the time period of Aug. 5, 1944, left India, July 25, 1945 left Calcutta aboard USS Collins. Was aboard USS Bundy from Okinawa From Aug 5, 1945 until Oct. 19, 1945.
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Anyone who knew SSG Everett Stickney -- Betty Ann Sipple (Thanks for all you have done), 20:15:27 11/03/09 Tue
Looking for anyone whoo may have remembered my dad SSG Everett Stickney, CBI Lal-hat India, 1326th. Was listed as missing in action late 1945. Thanks Betty
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11th Combat Cargo Squadron - March 4, 1945 -- Susan M. Davies, 17:59:56 11/01/09 Sun
I am the daughter of 2nd Lt. Thomas E. Dellinger. My family lost all information on the circumstances of my father's service as a pilot in India and of his death, other than to know he died in a "troop transport plane". Any information on my dad would be much appreciated. This is a most helpful start!
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Myanmar -- Saleha Akbar, 03:00:49 08/02/09 Sun
Here you can find useful information about Myanmar and many more related search and information about it
http://fk-aboutmyanmar.blogspot.com/
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Airlines -- imran khalid khan (happy), 12:18:16 07/30/09 Thu
http://ikairlines.blogspot.com/
Its really a informative and attractive web site please do watch this web site ok.
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Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- Debra & Steven Kulinski, 16:52:48 01/01/03 Wed
Hello All:
Reading all of your postings supports the notion that the pilots who flew the "Hump", during WW II, are the most unrecognized, and least appreciated group that risked their lives for "The Cause." A wealth of information, about this group, has already slipped through our fingers, and the memory of all the lost airmen, has never been memorialized.
My wife's grandfather flew a C-47 over the Hump, and my father was on the receiving end of his cargo runs. Dad (William Kulinski) worked for General Channault's group.....and my wife's Granddad (Emil Henrotte) was delivering fuel drums and cargo to P-40 bases. Captain Henrotte died two years ago, and unfortunately, most of the history of his involvement died with him. (The postings that we have read, lead us to believe that many of you are in the same boat.) Most of the Airmen, involved with this event in history, came home after the war, and figured that nobody was interested in their story..... and most of them died without the world really knowing just how brave and vital a role they played in history. They passed on with a wealth of information still inside of their minds and hearts. Deb and I would like to see this trend reversed.
Fortunately, my job allows me to have ties to the EAA Air Venture Museum in Oshkosh, WI. A recent conversation with Tom Poberezny (President) confirmed that the EAA would like to expand their current floor plan to include a proper memorial to these brave CBI pilots, and a historical display that documents their heroic feats.
If anyone would like to contribute information, memorabilia, or contact links,....please e-mail me. Any information.....no matter how seemingly trivial, might open the door to a room full of knowledge. Let's be sure to give these guys the recognition that they deserve, and allow their future generations to know about the heroic deeds their ancestors were reponsible for.
Thank You
Debra & Steve
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- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- Jennifer Moore Roberts, 16:49:14 03/23/03 Sun
- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- David H. Winther, 18:28:33 03/27/03 Thu
- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- Marita Reichenberger, 17:28:06 03/28/03 Fri
- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- Tom Flanagan, 12:21:39 02/11/04 Wed
- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- Gina, 09:43:09 03/14/05 Mon
- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- HARRY W. PETERS, 12:49:22 10/21/05 Fri
- My dad, Thomas H. Noller -was a CBI Pilot -- Patricia Noller Romeo (Greatest of all heroes.), 13:03:10 03/02/07 Fri
- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- kathy bird, 02:04:19 01/11/09 Sun
- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- Carol Edgington, 14:03:35 05/09/09 Sat
- Re: Gathering Info for EAA Memorial in Oshkosh for "Hump" Pilots -- Rajeshwor (message), 01:01:12 05/11/09 Mon
Squadron emblem help -- Johnny Signor, 10:17:45 03/31/09 Tue
I'm trying to find out what Sqd/Group an emblem is related to, it is on a C-47 that was rammed by japanese aircraft, the upper middle Fuselage has a section missing, the emblem is of an American Indian running and he has his arm raised holding a Tomahwak weapon, he's wearing breeches and moccasins and the emblem is on a round background on the forward nose area of the C-47, if anyone knows this unit PLEASE contact me at my e mail, I am also looking for the colors to this emblem, Thank you verry much !!!!
Johnny Signor WeBeEmblems@aol.com
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Herman "Hap" Schultz -- Bill Schultz, 09:10:44 03/31/09 Tue
My Dad served in the 11 sqdn, 3rd grp 10th or 14th air force in Burma.
Looking for anyone that remembers him.
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John McDonnell CBI theater 1111st Signal Corps -- John McDonnell, 20:42:14 03/14/09 Sat
I'm searching for information about my Dad, John McDonnell, who served in the 1111st Signal Corps, 44th Service Group, as a radio repairman in WWII. I know he was in Dinjan, Assam Province, in India. He never talked much about his wartime service, and he died 14 years ago. He was from Philadelphia, and did his basic training in Ft. Dix NJ. If anyone served with him or knows any details about his unit, please contact me.
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Information on 2nd glider commando -- Carlton E. Kelly, 15:20:07 03/14/09 Sat
I am looking for information on Edward "Fats" Herring,who flew gliders over the Burma Hump during the war. He recieved some of his training at Bowman Feild in Louisville, KY and some out west(background looks like the desert). He was discharged a 1st lt. in the AAC. He died when I was very young and I never got to hear any stories of his service. He was going to be a baseball player before the war, and after,He went to work for NCR in sales.
If any of his comrades-in-arms can tell me any stories or give any info, I would greatly appreciate it. I acn be reached at the e-mail above.
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1st Air Transport ???, William H.Wolf -- Duayne Forsberg, 10:11:44 02/07/09 Sat
HELP!!!
Was there a 1st Air Transport ??? during WWII?
Or could this be the, 1st Air Transport Squadron (Mobile) that is within this website, or was there a 1st Air Transport Command?
I'am researching the 10 men from my hometown that died during WWII, these men from Penbrook/Harrisbug PA had memorial trees planted in 1948 and some "replacement" plantings in 2005. This airman, CPL William H. Wolf was listed as DNB died non-battle. His parents were Paulian Wolf and William Henry Wolf know to lived in Shellsville, PA during 1930's and 40's. The Shellville, PA V.F.W. post#9639 is named after Cpl. Wolf and two other WWII vets. This family has died-out except for one cousin.
No other infomation is known about this service man.
Looking for any help that can be given.
Duayne A. Forsberg
Harrisburg, PA
(717(545-8614
daforsberg@verizon.net
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Harold W. Clark, T-Sgt., 1ccs, 3rd ccg -- Shelley Gaines, 00:23:45 01/13/09 Tue
My Uncle Harold W. Clark was a T-Sgt. crew chief for the 1st combat cargo squadron, 3rd combat cargo group. He had a good friend named "Denny" in his squadron that was a radio operater. There was a plane crash and my Uncle saved all the men in the plane and went back for Denny, at which time the plan exploded, causing severe injuries & burns. Fortunately Denny made it out a window on the other side of the plane. Does anyone remember this event? Can you tell me more about my Uncle? he died at age 54 and I never got to talk to him about these stories, I was too young. I would like to preserve his memory and if anyone can help, have pictures I would greatly appreciate it.
He also recieved an air medal for flying 25 missions over enemy territory, but we are unable to locate his medal.
Thank you kindly,
Shelley Clark-Gaines
niece to Harold W. Clark
sgbusymom@yahoo.com
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1st combat cargo squadron, army air corps -- Shelley Gaines, 12:39:53 01/08/09 Thu
My uncle, Harold W. Clark, was in the 1st combat cargo squadron, army air corps, and was in India. He flew over 25 flights over enemy territory and received the Air Medal. He received injuries when an aircraft crashed. word is, that he saved all the men aboard the aircraft. I am sending for his records to confirm this story. Anyone know any more information? This happened on Feb. 15, 1944.
Thank you.
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Sgt. Homer W. Somers -- Chuck Townsend, 10:27:38 12/25/08 Thu
Sgt. Homer W. Somers, Hump Pilot Radio Operator, was my uncle and was killed when their C-46 crashed in Mohanbari, India October 16, 1944 after returning from a mission over the Hump. Does anyone remmber meeting him? Thank you for your service to our country.
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Samuel Clarke Long -- David Bader, 12:55:08 10/13/08 Mon
Hello and thank you to everyone that has served. I would love to hear from anyone who may have know my father-in-law, Samuel "Clarke" Long. He served in India from 20 Aug 44 to 6 Jan 46. To the best of my knowelge he was a paymaster. He recently passed away and I was hoping that anyone that knew him would like to share some history with his family. We all thought he was a greeat guy and I thought there must be others that think the same. Please feel free to post a response or even e-mail directly to dbader2@comcast.net. Thank you again.
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Barrackpore, 1304th AAF BU -- Gene Fisher, 18:46:32 09/19/03 Fri
I am looking for anyone who was with the 1304th in Barrackpore in 1944. Any information about the base and it's location in relationship to Calcutta and Barrackpore would be greatly appreciated. My Brother 1st Lt. Robert E. Fisher was killed in a B-25 accident at the base in November of 1944. Can anyone shed any light on the base, How big, Etc.? Thank Youm Gene Fisher
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Info on William Andrew Beven- Hump Pilot -- Penny Jasper, 14:19:56 09/05/08 Fri
Looking for information on William (Bill) A. Beven. Army Air Corps ATC. Flew transports over Burma, India, China in 1943-4. Graduated pilot training at Stockton Field, CA Oct 1942. Came from Kansas. Earned Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. Upon return, was Captain-killed in plane crash due to aircraft failure near Reno Air Base Jan 6, 1945 leaving infant son. No parachutes on plane. Do not know unit or squadron. Trying to gather info for family. Any info is greatly appreciated, especially if there are any photos or unit info. Did record research through military record search, appears records destroyed in 1973 fire. Any help appreciated. Thanks!
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326th Troop Carrier Fred Hickstein Chicago -- Frederick Dean Hickstein, 16:11:02 08/22/08 Fri
Looking for info and/or pictures of 1st Combat Cargo Group / 326th. My father was PFC Fred Hickstein from Chicago.
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Looking for Cpl C.W. Menzies -- Howard A. Daniel III, MSGT US Army Retired, 15:25:49 04/25/08 Fri
I found a Japanese-Burma 10 Kyat note which Cpl Menzies wrote about his travels from Miami, Florida to the Caribbean, S.America, Africa, India and Burma to China during WWII. Does anyone have any information about him?
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Combat Cargo pilots on B-25 missions -- Bob Hudson, 17:52:02 05/23/08 Fri
I know of a 3rd Combat Cargo Group pilot who was also B-25 rated and apparently flew some missions with the Bridge Busters in Burma. Did some of the CCG pilots do this "in their spare time?"
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My grandfather -- West McBride, 17:16:27 07/26/08 Sat
I am trying to find out information on my grandfather and the time that he served his country. He served from 1943 to 1946. His papers said he was a CPL 7th Det. 3rd Air Cargo Control Squadron. Does this have anything to do with site? Is there a site for his squadron. Thanks for any help that anyone can give me.
FEO West McBride
High Point Fire Department NC L-12
Local 673
www.hpfirefighter.com
wmcbride@triad.rr.com
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challenging to all magicians -- kaleem (na), 11:37:33 07/17/08 Thu
My name is muhammad kaleem ullah khan. My date of birth is 28/2/1946. I am challenging all the magician in this world. is there any one who can break my magic I am a black magicians no one can beat me in this world .no one can break my magic if some one cast spell to me i will reverse his spell to him I am challenging all magicians cast spell to me and my sons i have there sons mateen , mubeen ,moiz and her mother name is salma if some one cast spell to my son I will reverse his spell to him i am challenging to all magician to beat me
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Information on Hump pilot, Walter A. Johnson -- Elsie Johnson, 06:47:43 07/02/08 Wed
So many of us looking for information. My Father, Walter Andrew Johnson, Flew the "Hump", CBI. Transport plane. 1942-1946. I am told 4th Combat Cargo Group, 10th AAF. (?) Organization was 1368th AAF Base Unit. Passed away September 4, 1964. Anyone out there knowing or remembering him, please let me know. I miss him so much, and he never really talked about the war. I have a picture of him and his crew in front of his plane, or one of them. He was a 1st. Lieutenant. If any one may know, please email me.
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Looking for anyone that knew my Grandpa: Charles P. Thompson -- Karen, 20:23:05 06/20/08 Fri
I belive my grandpa flew the hump as a cargo pilot. I am looking for anyone that may remember him and might be able to share anecdotes about him. He died before I was born and I would love to hear what he was like when he was my age.
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Flight Officer Henry C. Harding -- Edward Harding, 09:30:00 06/30/08 Mon
Although my father, Henry C. Harding, died in 1977, he was a CBI Pilot during the war. From a personal flight log that he kept, it's evident he was mostly flying out of Misamari or Mohanbari. In the log he showed destinations of Myitkyina (Burma), Chanyl, Chengkung, Kunming, Luliang, Mangshih, Paoshan, Tsuyung (China), and numerous places in India. Luckily, I have all of his old paperwork including his orders, medical records, pictures, and other things he brought home. His medals included a Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and he was also awarded a Presidential Unit Citation. Before going overseas, he served as a Flight Instructor, and while overseas, he flew the supply runs, then was transferred into Air Search & Rescue. If anyone might have known him, it would be a pleasure to talk with you.
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Stanley J. Wojno -- Susan Hammond, 22:49:50 06/27/08 Fri
Looking for anyone who knew my Uncle--Stanley Wojno from Akron, Ohio, who was a Hump Pilot during the War. After the War he was Base Commander at Bradley Field in Connecticut. He died in February, at the age of 90. Please contact. Thank you.
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My Father -- Tim Day (Flight Engineer), 09:30:06 02/24/07 Sat
My father, SSGT Ted Day, was with the 1st Squadron of the 1st Combat Cargo Group, he enlisted n May 1941 at Riley Field, Denver, went to Detroit for R2800 engine training. Then began his long trip to the CBI. Left Miami, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Ascention Is, Africa Gold Coast, Etheopia, Karachi, Calcutta to Dum Dum Air Feld. Stationed at Su Young, China. Missions: supplied Merrils Marauders,one of first C-47s into Mytchinon, Flew Chinese troops, Dropped O.S.S. agents, carried gas for 'gas stations' even carried Mules. Few to Siagon, Hong Knog, and carried officials to official Jap surrender in the rain.
If anyone's father might have passed along any of these experiences, pilots or radio men, I would like to hear from you. He also said his Squadron confiscated a large amount of beer from the officers. He claimed that when off duty he helped out some of his buddies wth fights, Dad had a knock out punch.
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Looking for anyone that knew Wilson Ausley S/Sgt. -- Jo Kay, 11:28:10 07/25/07 Wed
Looking for anyone who may have known S/Sgt. Wilson Ausley of the 1304BU USAAF ATC Barrackpore, India 1943 to 1945. I have very little information. I am trying to put something
together for my grand kids. Wilson Ausley was my father.
Any help you may give would be appreciated.
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Leather Unit Patches -- Johnny Signor, 17:59:30 05/07/08 Wed
Hello and Thank you to all Combat Cargo veterans for what you did and sacrificed for us im WW-2;you are "The Greatest Generation"!!!!!! I'm a Leather unit patch artist.
WeBeEmblems@aol.com
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Edward D. Demko (Cleveland) -- Tracey Collins, 07:36:01 04/23/08 Wed
I am looking for information about my father, Edward Demko. He passed away last week. For years we have been trying to find information about his time in service. He was very reluctant to discuss what he did. He personally received two bronze stars and his unit received the Presidential Unit Citation. In contacting Washington, we were told that his records were destroyed in a fire and that they had nothing to provide. I know that during his time in the USAAF he was stationed in India, Australia and China. He talked about "flying the hump" but provided more stories about his antics than the missions (like visiting a horse racing track in India with a group of buddies and getting to ride one of the race horses - - sound familiar to anyone?) Any information that anyone can provide would be GREATLY appreciated. I'd like to collect what I can and give it to my mother as a remembrance. There is a current obituary that can be viewed online at Cleveland.com (publication date 4/23/08. Much appreciation to anyone who can help.
Tracey
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Looking for information on my father -- Michael O'Brien, 08:27:41 04/05/08 Sat
I'm looking for any information on my Father. His name was John Edward O'Brien (Obie). I know he flew the hump, but don't know which group he was in, nor do I know what rank he was at that time. He stayed in China after the war and flew for the Chinese Nationalist Airlines till the communists took over. He then went to Missouri and flew for the MOANG. He was a Captain in 1959 when he crashed and burned over the Ozark mountains during a routine flight when a wild goose flew through his canopy. I was four years old at the time. If anybody is left that might have known him or has any advice on how to track down information, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you in advance,
Michael O'Brien
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I need help... Mode of travel Bombay 8/26/44 to Dinjan -- Mark Bursian, 13:44:33 04/27/05 Wed
I would like some help on modes of travel for troops and travel routes from Bombay to Dinjan. I'm trying to fill in some gaps for my father. He's 83 and has just recently talked about his days in the CBI with interest... which has me real interested. His memory isn't too good, but he does recollect alot. S/Sgt Bob Bursian, Air Mechanic Crew Chief with the 330th Airdrome Sqd, 10th CCS, 3rd CCG. They arrived in Bombay on 8/26/44 (aboard the USS General H.W. Butner) departing San Pedro, CA on 7/25/44. His orders were to Dinjan and meet up with the 10th CCS. Dad remembers travelling by narrow gauge rail for a long time (seeing lots of baboons), and then travelling on a paddlewheel for a while on the Bhamaputra River (contending with an abundance of rats). He remembers Dinjan and being there for a long time (9 months before going to Myitkyina). Any help with typical travel routes would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Mark Bursian
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anniversary of fallen vet -- GEORGE FOX, 10:19:23 12/30/07 Sun
This Dec. 20th marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Robert Thomas Fox, who served with you during WWII. Before his passing I took him to see the D-Day museum in New Orleans. He was saddened to see the sacrifices so many had made and he felt that he had done nothing during his service. I assured him that his service was no less of a sacrifice, everyone had a job that needed to be done and many more would have died if he didn't do his job. In his final years he couldn't remember his children's names but he could tell stories of his service. He was so proud and wished he had done more. He is laid to rest in Shreveport,LA ar Centuries Memorial. His marker has a C-47 and the CBI patch with his nick-name "tail-wheel".
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Leather unit patch maker -- Johnny Signor (happy), 00:04:01 12/18/07 Tue
Hello and Thanks to all CBI veterans,a quick note to say I make Leather unit patches of USAAF flying units custom order,info please e mail me WeBeEmblems@aol.com
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Information on Claire Robson -- Tim Snook, 20:43:34 12/08/07 Sat
During WWII my mother's cousin's husband flew The Hump. His name was Claire Robson, and he was from a small town in central Iowa.
I recall he flew as a pilot (co-pilot?) in the C-46. That's all I know about his time in the AAF, but would appreciate any information that any of you have about his war-time experiences.
Thank you very much for anything you can tell me.
Tim Snook
CMSgt, USAF (Retired)
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Looking for 1503 Air Transport Command Base Unit -- Penny Pittard Maroldo, 22:38:11 09/23/07 Sun
Looking for info on Sgt . Mack Pittard Jr. of ATC
My dad Mack Pittard Jr. served in the ATC in WW II, and was a flight engineer on the planes that flew the Hump. He never talked about his service, except to say that he "got to travel a lot"!
He finished up his training at 864 (or 564) Army Air Force Base Unit (AAF BU) in Homestead, Florida he trained as a C-54 Flight Engineer. By September, 1942, his 19th month since enlistment, Mack was a Tech. Sergeant Aerial Engineer 1750 with the 1503 Army Air Force Base Unit. (Possibly this is Pacific Division Air Transport Command Hq, West Coast Wg/1 Air Tpt Wg at Hamilton Field, San Rafael, Calif. that I found on he web, but do not know)
I am having a heck of a time trying to find out what unit he was stationed in when he flew in the C-B-I theater. I do know from discharge papers that he also saw action in the New Guinea campaign.
His memory is very poor, but before it got worse, he told me that after flight school n 1943 he was stationed with the Ferry Command for a while outside Detroit and flew planes to Scotland and England...then he was stationed in San Francisco and flew to Japan to pick up the American wounded and bring them home.
After that he remembers that he was transferred to a town in India transporting planes and equipment from there to Australia and the Philippines. He got to spend some time at bases near the coast of Australia and New Zealand. It was after that that he was assigned to fly the Hump. He remembers it as "being hijacked by some General". His Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge states that he "made frequent trips to A.P.T. (Asiatic Pacific Theater) on foreign ferrying missions."
Mack says he can vividly remember his ATC flight group flying into Japan to pick up the American POWs and wounded in Japan and transport them back to the USA. Their plane was armed in case of fighting, but when they landed, the Japanese soldiers "met their plane and bowed down to us. Boy, were we surprised!" Dad and his buddies did not know that the Japanese had surrendered!
Now, with this information, do you know of any way that I can ascertain just what unit dad was in. He is far from recollecting now, and would not talk about it at all until a couple years ago. Now he is 87 and not well, and I want so much to fill in the blanks.
Any help that you can offer or direction that you could point me in would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much
Penny Pittard Maroldo
Dad is Mack W Pittard Jr. from Duluth, Georgia
email adress for me is: pennypit@yahoo.com
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gasoline drums -- ray saron, 05:03:55 08/19/07 Sun
gasoline drums used to ship avation gas over the
Hump--
were they 55 gallon?
what color or colors were
the sides?
the ends?
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Seeking 1st Combat Cargo Squadron Personnel -- MSgt David Stroebel, 11:06:18 08/27/07 Mon
The 512th Airlift Wing Historical Office, located at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, is seeking former members of the 1st Combat Cargo Squadron (now 326th Airlift Squadron) for stories, diaries and photos. Please contact MSgt David Stroebel, 512th Airlift Wing Historian at david.stroebel@us.af.mil or call 732-361-6761.
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C-46 photos -- raysaron, 02:55:49 08/23/07 Thu
Most hobby stores should have (or can order) a
book by Squadron/Signal publications: "C-46 Commando,
in action". It has almost 50 pages of C-46 photos
and drawings.
(If you can, please reply to my question on
gasoline drums on this forum. Thanks.)
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Flew the hump in ww11 and would like some pictures of C-46 -- Donald Schindler, 11:22:13 01/19/07 Fri
I flew the Hump in ww11 in C-46 Transport Cargo planes and would like to have one or more pictures of said plane. Can anyone help me? Thank you
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my father -- Glenn Harwell, 18:39:49 06/22/07 Fri
Hello,
My father, Ted Harwell was a hump pilot in 1944. He died in 1957. I am interster in finding any who knew him in the CBI Theater
I hope to hear from you soon.
Glenn Harwell
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Throttle and RPM settings C-47 -- Herbert Linden, 11:06:34 09/10/02 Tue
I was one of the original pilots in the 12th CC Squadron, 3rd CCG and have been trying to recollect the throttle settings and propeller RPM for both cruise and climb. Does anyone know or can you direct me to some source?
Thanks.
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Lt Florian Sticka -- Roger Pearson, 21:27:30 04/22/07 Sun
I'm trying to help a friend find information about his brother (Florian Sticka); a pilot who went down in 1943 while over the burma hump. They know little about his time flying or how, when, and where he died. Any information will be much appreciated.
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23rd Air Depot Group 423rd Quartermaster Platoon 1942-1943 -- Kathy Davis, 13:09:10 07/04/06 Tue
In search of info on the 23rd Air Depot Group located in California and Nevada during 1942-1943. My Dad was William C. Davis (also went by Bill)from the Texas and Oklahoma area. He was in the 423rd Quartermaster Platoon during this time frame. According to him he went through Desert Training while deployed out west. Searching for anyone who might have known him or have info on this group. He was at Tonapah, McCellan Field, Sacramento, and San Bernardino from August 1942-September 1943 at which time he was deployed overseas and arrived in Scotland in October 1943. Names of some of those that he served with are Yackel, Dewey Braddock, and Bremmer. While overseas in the ETO he said he went through the war with Glen Smothermon from California and spoke of Hawkshaw and Dohle. Have some photos from his milatary hitch from Keesler Field, Tonapah, Death Valley, Scotty's Castle, and Crookham Common Station 429 while with the 26th Mobile Reclamation & Repairing Squadron. Any help or guidence is appreciated.
Thanks
Kathy Davis
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Joseph Sipior 3rd Combat Cargo, Burma, 1943 -- Peter Dodd, 12:22:45 04/22/07 Sun
Hello,
I am trying to track down anyone who served with Joe Sipior in Burma (Imphal). He's a neighbor of mine, recently moved to the V.A. Home. He started telling me stories recently and trying to remember names. We were able to trace Verner Reed (passed away), found his photography book online (no picts from the service) but little else. Joe spent much of his life as a farmer and father (one daughter, Joyce) in East Providence, Rhode Island, and up until the age of 86 (last year) was still working a small farm, growing vegetables and award winning flowers, still out chopping his own firewood and outworking men half his age. A great guy. A year ago he had a shoulder pain that was found to be more serious and he's been laid up since. Too much lying around for a guy of his ilk has given him time to reflect on some old memories, and I told him about the vast info available on the internet. I would love to find an old service buddy or two and surprise him with a hello from the past and an update on what has happened to friends from 65 years ago. Thanks for any response,
Peter Dodd
peterevandodd@yahoo.com
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Michael Collins McDonnell -- Shay Courtney (Seeking Info), 11:34:10 04/15/07 Sun
I am seeking info on the late Michael Collins McDonnell (Colonel USAF Rtd)
Michael was born in San Francisco in 1922 and died in Hawaii on 16 March 1906. He was commissioned at Foster Field Texas & served as an officer in the USAAFF & the USAF from 1944 to 1974.
Im writing a biography of his late father Colonel Michael Joseph McDonnell who served with distinction in the Irish Army during the Irish War of Independance & who died at Los Gatos CA in July 1950.
I understand that Michael C McDonnell was involved in flying from North Africa to China over the Hump & Im seeking any info at all on this.
Id appreciate if anyone has even the slightest bit of info on this that they might contact me at my e-mail add:
shaycourtney@hotmail.com.
My home postal address is:
Shay Courtney,
Kilmashogue,
Rathfarnham,
Dublin 16,
Ireland.
With many thanks
Shay
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Do you know my dad, Joseph R. Meyer (Joe) -- Chris Meyer Dellinger (looking for anyone who remembers), 13:51:59 08/21/06 Mon
My dad, Joe Meyer, flew a C-46 over the hump. He is alive and very well in Lebanon, Ohio, but does not own a computer. Is there anyone out there who remembers my dad, and from whom I can relay a message? Thank you very much!
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looking for anyone that knew my father Larry Mowery, WWII -- Jill Mowery McCollum, 17:55:10 03/26/07 Mon
My father Loren (Larry) Mowery attended basic training at Camp Wallace, stationed at Ft Mead and finally in the Army 441 Counter Intelligence Corp, Asiatic Pacific Theater during the later part of WWII. If anyone knew him please email at the abaove address. He died in 1977, and I don't know much about his family or tour of duty.
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about Capt. Leonard A. Smith -- DAVID A. SMITH, 09:27:02 03/25/07 Sun
MY FATHER (CAPT. LEONARD A. SMITH) WAS A PILOT WHO FLEW
THE HUMP DURING WW1. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE CAN
REMEMBER HIM AND TELL ME WHAT UNIT HE BELONG TO.
MY FATHER PASSED AWAY LAST YEAR AND THERE ARE ALOT THING
THAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT HIS TOUR IN INDIA.
I WOULD APPREICATE ANY HELP.
THANKS
DAVID SMITH
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INFORMATION ON MARION WARREN FLORUM -- MICHAEL HALL, 07:27:37 03/11/07 Sun
I am looking for imformation or photos of my uncle,
Marion Warren (mick) Florum. He said he "flew the
hump". He was born in Curtis, Neb. He lived most of
his life in Sterling, Colorado. He passed away in 1975.
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Lt. Duane B. (Gus) Crites 11th Combat Cargo Sqdn -- John Crites, 22:50:52 03/06/07 Tue
My father, Duane Crites, passed away recently. I'm trying to reach anyone who flew with him in his CBI days. I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you .. John Crites
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Looking for CBI baseball players during war -- Naomi Goodman, 11:02:09 03/05/07 Mon
Hello,
I came across your website was doing research about CBI Theater. What a great site! I was wondering if you may be able to help me find some information. I’m doing research for a full length documentary film about Manipur, in the northeast corner of India, where the game of baseball seems to be thriving. American troops were stationed in this area (Assam, Imphal, near the Ledo road) during WWII, as you know. Ideally, I’d like to contact Veterans who may have been stationed in those areas, who may remember playing or watching baseball games. Would you happen to have access to any photos, or ideally, any names of Veterans who may have played?
I look forward to hearing any suggestions you may have.
Thanks!
Naomi Goodman
cell: (347) 524-4455
work: (212) 496-3403
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LOOKING FOR PAST FRIENDS -- KRANTZBERG ALBERT E. ( NICK NAME ,LINDY), 17:48:53 12/23/06 Sat
looking for any one from the 1333 AAF BU stationed at chabua india. from 1944 to 1945 . have 50 trips over the hump to china, RADIO OPS ESPECIALLY. E MAIL ADDRESS W2DDI@BELLSOUTH .NET 12-23-06
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CBI survivors -- Patrick Clark, 19:48:42 11/20/06 Mon
looking for info on father T/Sgt Edwin X Clark
4th Combat Cargo Group
13th Combat Cargo Squadron.
I have almost given up hope of finding any survivors who may have known my father.
So many of you gave so much and have so far recieved no credit compared to fighter and bomber groups.
Even the national personnel records registry has no files as they were destroyed in a fire in July 1973
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Anyone remember my Uncle? -- Bill Kavanaugh, 21:29:38 01/23/07 Tue
Any members of the 331st that flew "the hump", 10th Combat Cargo, that may have known my uncle, Nicholas "Mike" Kavanaugh, from San Francisco? Looking at his old flight jacket and reminiscing.
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Does anyone remember my father -- Frank Alleva Jr., 12:02:48 06/14/06 Wed
My father, Frank Alleva,86, was a Capt. in the USAAC and served in the Burma-Indo-China theater. He is currently living at an assisted living facility in McLein Va. If anyone served with Dad, I would love to give him the message.
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looking for familar name -- Gary Cavener, 08:55:05 01/07/07 Sun
My father, Lt. Hugh E. Cavener served with the 4282 Q.M. depot Co. in Assam and with the 293rd Q.M. dpot Co. in Chobura, Assam. He was very involved with the "Hump" operation and worked on the airstrip at Cunming.
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cheapest phentermine -- cheapest phentermine (cheapest phentermine), 03:07:13 12/17/06 Sun
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Did anyone know my father, John Pacura? -- Cindy Steffen, 23:15:05 12/16/06 Sat
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confirmation/information -- chinlian, 02:02:54 12/06/06 Wed
a bomber plane shot down along teddim road connecting assam and burma during WW2 was found in the jungles of manipur state, india during 1971-72. it had a crew of 5 incl 1 female. their dog tags and side arms i recall were recovered and submitted to the state police, i was only 6yrs at the time.one of the pilots had a surname armstrong.
i need to know if the remains etc. have reached their families?? where do i inquire from?
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i flew the hump -- robert boisvert, 18:56:23 12/17/03 Wed
i am looking to contact someone that flew the hump i was in the 99th transport squadron 100th transport group stationed in india from 1942-1944 if there is anyone out there please e-mail michaelj551@hotmail.com
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Looking for information on my father -- Paul Sevik Jr., 17:41:02 11/25/06 Sat
I am looking for information on my father Paul C. Sevik. I know he served in CBI, he was an "aerial engineer". He from Aug. 1942 to Dec. 1945.
He was awarded the following medals/ribbons:
WWII Victory Medal
American Theater Ribbon
Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon with 3 bronze stars
Good Conduct Medal
Air Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
I have several patches I recently found in a box.
They are: 14th Air Force Patch
3-different CBI patches (all very similar)
(I think they are for China Offensive, Central
Burma and China Defensive, not sure though)
large leather 10th Combat Cargo Squadron
a blue and yellow 1st Troop Carrier Command patch.
2 triangular blue with yellow gear? on each.
Anyone who might have served with him or can lead me in the right direction, I am looking for what units he served in, what he did, etc. I would ask him myself, but he is no longer with us and I just found these items.
Please feel free to email me directly with any information.
Thank you in advance.
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Memorobilia -- Doug (curious), 19:28:35 11/20/06 Mon
Hello All:
Was wondering if anyone can tell me wher I can get an Air Transport Command baseball hat for my father-in-law who flew with them during WWII. It would mean a lot to him if I could find one for him. I'd appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.
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Albert Whisler -- Diana Porter, 18:09:59 03/21/06 Tue
My father, Albert Whisler, flew the hump during 1943 through 1945. I would like to find someone who knew him and get some information about him regarding this. Thank you.
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16th Combat Cargo Squadron CBI -- Kenneth Schaeffer, 10:11:07 11/11/06 Sat
My father-in-law,Alfred Wirth from PA., was a crew chief on a Curtis C-46 flying the "Hump". If anyone remembers him please contact me with any information you might have. Al is living in Macungie,PA. His crew members included Harold Walker,John Forrester and Donald Holmes. He also lost his best friend Frank Botino,who never returned from a mission. Any info about any of these men would be appreciated.
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need info on Harold T. Buck -- Harold T Buck, 12:52:32 10/16/06 Mon
I hope someone on this site can help me find more information on a serviceman called Harol T Buck who served in the China Burma India area during WWII.
The information that was given to me from his son (who needs the info) is the following:
-1900640 Army Air Corps or Air Force
-Staff Sergeant/flight engineer
-arrived CBI sept 1944, returned US in sep 1945
-Member of 3rd Combat Cargo Group
If anyone knows any info on this serviceman, could you please post it up so I can forward it to his son. Any stories, photos, or other would be appreciated!
Thank You
Chris Ras (on behalf of Tommy Buck)
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CBI Photo Campbell, Locke, Goodrich, Climer -- Bill Campbell, 17:06:33 09/30/06 Sat
My dad, William H. Campbell served in the CBI theater. I am researching to find where and if someone may have known him. Most of his letters state he was in either the 402nd Signal Company or 330th Signal Company Wing. I have a picture of him with other servicemen with names listed in subject. If this may be someone you know I can email picture.
I would like to hear from anyone who may have know my Dad.
Bill Campbell
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LEE R. BETMARIK -- MARIAN BETMARIK MCCRORY, 05:33:05 06/25/06 Sun
LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER LEE R. BETMARIK. HE WAS IN THE CHINA OFFENSIVE CENTRAL BURMA IN WWII. I HAVE A COPY OF HIS HONORABLE DISCHARGE THAT HAS A SEPARATION DATE OF JANUARY 1,1946. THESE PAPERS ALSO,STATES HE WAS WITH THE 12TH COMBAT CARGO SQDN AND LIST HES RANK AS T/SGT. IT ALSO, SAYS HE WAS A RADIO OPER & MECH AAF2756. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS HIM OR KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT HIM, MILITARY OR OTHER, I WOULD GEATLY APPRECIATE HEARING FROM YOU. HE PASSED AWAY IN SEPTEMBER 1988 IN PENSACOLA FLORIDA (HIS HOME TOWN). I THOUGHT WITH THIS UNCOMMON LAST NAME SOMEONE WHOULD REMEMBER HIM. ALSO, I THINK HE HAD A NICKNAME OF PEANUT.
I HEARD THERE WAS A CBI MAGAZINE OUT AT ONE TIME, DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT, AND IF IT IS STILL PUBLISHED.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR ANYTHING. I SO MUCH WANT TO FIND OUT IF ANYONE REMEMBERS HIM.
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Father - Harry Crandell -- Jeff Crandell, 14:00:31 06/20/06 Tue
Looking for anyone who served with and remembers my father, Harry Crandell, a Captain and pilot in the USAAC based in Burma.
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Survivors of CBI theater -- Ayesha Bose, 15:53:41 07/20/06 Thu
I am a student doing a project on the CBI theater. I was looking for survivors of the CBI theater that live near San Diego, California. I was hoping for a quick interview to use in my project. Thank you.
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China Burma India -- Rosemary Thomas (Searching for answers), 18:23:00 07/12/06 Wed
I am trying to find out any information about my dad who served in ww11 at Tezpur India. His name was Joseph Louis Iannucci sometimes called "Wheat" after the ceral wheaties becase of his athletic abilities in baseball. He once told me that he served with a man named Sandy Becker. Can anyone help? Is there anyone left who would know anything? Thank you so very much for listening.
Rosemary
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father -- Tom Michael, 08:42:16 06/15/06 Thu
Looking for anyone who may have a rememberance of my father, First Lieutenant Jack Michael.
Thanks,
Tom Michael
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Chester Parzak 348th Airdrome Sq. 4th Combat Cargo -- Robert Tharin, 12:38:41 06/01/06 Thu
Chester was a buddy of mine in the CBI. He and I were in a accident on the ground while servicing a C46. Chester died. He was from Pittsburg PA. Are there relatives of his that I could contact? He was a great friend to have and I still think of him.
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4th Combat Cargo Squadron -- Leslie Davis Cox, 12:24:38 07/06/04 Tue
My father, Lieutenant Walter Davis, served with the 4th Combat Cargo Squadron in WWII. He served in CBI, I believe near the end of 1944. I have two pictures which he had, one of the entire squadron and one of the squadron staff. Both pictures have names on them. His Commanding officer was a Captain Rasmussen. If anyone knew my father, or would like further information about the pictures, please contact me. Thank you, Leslie
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Looking for: William Thornley, Fox Lake, IL -- 2LT John Dostert, 3rd CCG, 11CCS, 13:01:55 02/28/05 Mon
Do you remember when I was flying a C47 from Dinjan to Luliang and we came in on radio compass and were told to hold on the marker assigned by the tower. When we passed over the marker we saw a red light and almost locked wings with a C54 (four engines). The C54 was at the same altitude as we were and on the same assigned marker. Both planes would be back to the marker in two minutes on a head on collision course. You called the tower and said we have another plane at our altitude. The tower responded that they knew it. I decided to go down between the stack. A decision you could countermand, as you were the pilot and I was co-pilot. We had to do something pretty quick because, not only were we in jeopardy, but so were all of the planes in the stack from falling debris if we collided. We made a tight decent through the stack. The tower radioed what was our location? We radioed them we were on the ground. You were called to the tower to make a report of the incident. That was a close one!
Please respond Bill, if you see this recollection to ellis2taylor@peoplepc.com
Best Regards,
John
(Written by request of 2LT John Dostert by his daughter
Gloria (Dostert) Ellis
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Info on my uncles -- Ron Sperandeo, 16:04:05 05/02/06 Tue
Two uncles were pilots flying the hump. John & Frank Musango both have passed away. Would like to learn their units of assignment and any other military info on then.
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New Message Board -- Bill Bielauskas, 05:11:12 08/27/02 Tue
This is a new Message Board, created because the previous Message Board closed. I will post all the messages from the old board shortly. Hopefully this will be the last time I have to to change message boards. Bill Bielauskas
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find him -- kisekka norman, 01:11:43 04/08/06 Sat
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1ST AIR TRANSPORT COMMAND, 13TH SQUADRON -- MRS. ROBERT McDONALD, 12:10:04 02/19/04 Thu
I am looking for anyone who served with this group, particularly during 1942 through Jan. 1943. My brother, Jack E. Williams, was a radio operator serving until he was missing in action on January 26, 1943, on a return flight from Yunnanyi, China to Upper Assam, India (Sookerating, India). I believe he went over on the USS Brazil, stopping over at Cape Town, South Africa sometime in 1942. Dolores McDonald
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Search for CBI photos -- Gregg Millett, 15:51:05 12/29/04 Wed
Searching for photos
A group in Kunming, China, led by Mr. Jin Fei Bao, is planning a large exhibition commemorating the end of World War II. The exhibition is planned for May of 2005. It will be held in Green Lake Park in the center of Kunming and is expected to attract as many as one million visitors.
My contribution to the exhibition is the photographs taken by my father, Dr. Clinton Millett (U.S. Army, 172nd General Hospital). His colored photographs were taken in India/Burma/China during 1944/45. To learn more about his experience in WWII, and my connection with Kunming, go to www.GreggMillett.com.
Can you help me? I am trying to locate more photographs for this Kunming exhibition. They are especially interested in photographs of Yunnan and its surrounding areas, including photos of the Burma Road, Stilwell Road, Flyng Tigers, Hump Flying and any other images from this era.
I will greatly appreciate hearing from you,
Gregg Millett
www.GreggMillett.com
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668th patch -- Wesley Ereth, 12:23:24 05/05/05 Thu
My dad was with the army air courps in Burma and Indea 1943to 1945. He was stationed at a air field, with the 668th AA MG Battery. Iam trying to find out if they had a patch for that battery. Iam doing a shadow box for my dad.I have his ribbons and medals. His name is Bill Ereth. Iam his son Wesly Ereth. 425-778-4386 Thank You
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JOHN P. STOTKO- 16th Combat Cargo Sqdn, 4th Combat Cargo Group -- Gina, 18:00:29 02/17/05 Thu
J.P. (John) Stotko, was my grandfather who I hardly got to know. If you knew him, please email me, I would love to hear about such an honorable part of his life. Thank you
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First Lt. ? Fred Lisch -- Emily, 18:18:58 12/30/05 Fri
Fred Lisch was my uncle and I'm trying to find out more about him. He was with the air transport command during WWII and went down with his plane in 1945 "Flying the Hump". Leaving the midwest, he began this journey at Morrison Field, West Palm Beach, FL., then on to Fairfax Field, Kansas City, Kansas, before being sent to India. If anyone out there has any info on my uncle I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.
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info reguarding Capt. John Stotko 4th combat cargo -- Tom Stotko, 20:22:12 12/27/05 Tue
I'm looking for info on my father. he served from 1944 thru 1945 in the cbi therater.I'm trying to find out what squadron he served with and how he earned his distinguished flying cross with 2 clusters and the air medal with 3 oak leaf clusters. any info would greatly be appreciated. my father is not here for me to get the info from him he past away in 1992.
thank you.
tom stotko
tomjpcmt@charter.net
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info reguarding Capt. John Stotko 4th combat cargo -- Tom Stotko, 20:20:16 12/27/05 Tue
I'm looking for info on my father. he served from 1944 thru 1945 in the cbi therater.I'm trying to find out what squadron he served with and how he earned his distinguished flying cross with 2 clusters and the air medal with 3 oak leaf clusters. any info would greatly be appreciated. my father is not here for me to get the info from him he past away in 1992.
thank you.
tom stotko
tomjpcmt@charte.net
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info reguarding Capt. John Stotko 4th combat cargo -- Tom Stotko, 20:15:46 12/27/05 Tue
I'm looking for info on my father. he served from 1944 thru 1945 in the cbi therater.I'm trying to find out what squadron he served with and how he earned his distinguished flying cross with 2 clusters and the air medal with 3 oak leaf clusters. any info would greatly be appreciated. my father is not here for me to get the info from him he past away in 1992.
thank you.
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Looking for info on Sgt . Mack Pittard Jr. of ATC -- Penny Pittard Maroldo, 16:49:02 11/30/05 Wed
My dad Mack Pittard Jr. served in the ATC in WW II, and was a flight engineer on the planes that flew the Hump. He never talked about his service, except to say that he "got to travel a lot"!
He finished up his training at 864 (or 564) Army Air Force Base Unit (AAF BU) in Homestead, Florida he trained as a C-54 Flight Engineer. By September, 1942, his 19th month since enlistment, Mack was a Tech. Sergeant Aerial Engineer 1750 with the 1503 Army Air Force Base Unit. (Possibly this is Pacific Division Air Transport Command Hq, West Coast Wg/1 Air Tpt Wg at Hamilton Field, San Rafael, Calif. that I found on he web, but do not know)
I am having a heck of a time trying to find out what unit he was stationed in when he flew in the C-B-I theater. I do know from discharge papers that he also saw action in the New Guinea campaign.
His memory is very poor, but before it got worse, he told me that after flight school n 1943 he was stationed with the Ferry Command for a while outside Detroit and flew planes to Scotland and England...then he was stationed in San Francisco and flew to Japan to pick up the American wounded and bring them home.
After that he remembers that he was transferred to a town in India transporting planes and equipment from there to Australia and the Philippines. He got to spend some time at bases near the coast of Australia and New Zealand. It was after that that he was assigned to fly the Hump. He remembers it as "being hijacked by some General". His Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge states that he "made frequent trips to A.P.T. (Asiatic Pacific Theater) on foreign ferrying missions."
Mack says he can vividly remember his ATC flight group flying into Japan to pick up the American POWs and wounded in Japan and transport them back to the USA. Their plane was armed in case of fighting, but when they landed, the Japanese soldiers "met their plane and bowed down to us. Boy, were we surprised!" Dad and his buddies did not know that the Japanese had surrendered!
Now, with this information, do you know of any way that I can ascertain just what unit dad was in. He is far from recollecting now, and would not talk about it at all until a couple years ago. Now he is 87 and not well, and I want so much to fill in the blanks.
Any help that you can offer or direction that you could point me in would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much
Penny Pittard Maroldo
Dad is Mack W Pittard Jr. from Duluth, Georgia
email adress for me is: pennypit@yahoo.com
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information regarding Albert J. Kulba -- David Shaffer, 08:17:42 10/25/04 Mon
looking for information on Albert J. Kulba. I believe he was a tail gunner in a b-24. He was listed as MIA on 11 July 1943. Place of death listed as Lamping China. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis Missouri. HE is in a mass grave with these men. Lawrence E Adams Sgt Gerald Breckenridge 2nd Lt James K Daniel 2nd Lt Wallace R Dawson 2nd LT Winthrop P Sears 1st Lt Ernest B Stluka S Sgt
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348th Airdrome Squardon; 4th Combat Cargo Group -- Gil Lucio, 14:40:25 11/07/05 Mon
My father served in the CBI theatre from 1943 to 1946 with the 348th Airdrome Squardon; 4th Combat Cargo Group. He was cargo handler and towards the end of his tour, he served as base security. His last assignment was in Myitkyina?, Burma. His name is ENRIQUE LUCIO and he was a PFC. I do not see much information on the cargo handlers of his unit or many other Hispanic service members mentioned on this site who served proudly in the CBI. He remembers arriving on a C46 tail number #1230. If there is anyone out there who might have served with him or remembers his name or unit please contact me. I would very much like to find out more details. He talks about his service with fond memories.
gilbertlucio@msn.com
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rest and relaxation -- Brad Shope, 13:09:15 10/24/05 Mon
I have conducted a lot of research in India on jazz and ballroom music in India around WW II. I have spoken to many Indians in North India who were listening to jazz that mentioned attending small clubs that some Americans were attending as well. They spoke very highly of the Americans. I know that CBI was often particularly rough, but I would like to know if there is anyone who would be able to comment on some of the entertainment during the war, especially in India. I have a lot of respect for those who were in this theater, and so did many Indians. Any comments or help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bradley Shope, Ph. D.
Asst. Prof. of Music
St. John's University
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looking for any info on the 598th army signal corps -- russ mcafee, 11:26:22 10/21/05 Fri
im looking for any info on the 598 army air corps they as i remember they were in the philipines '43-dec '45 find out names,patches,flags,missions,duties,and any other info that help me put up a memorial for my grandfather Loyd G. Mcafee
any info would be greatly appreacited if you know of any who served with him or about this outfit please let me know
my grandfather passed away april 15,2001 thank you
russ
435-840-8421
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Don Lepley, Signal Corps radar in Burma -- Jean Lepley, 18:37:03 10/05/05 Wed
Wanted photo of glider used in Burma or information
on my husband, Don Lepley, platoon leader, glider-born radar unit, in CBI 1945 to April-46. Landings made in enemy territory to report camps and troop movement by radio to base so fighter planes could strafe. Most often crash-landed glider was burned; men returning on foot with Chin & Kachin scouts through occupied dense jungle. His mementoes were lost during hospitalizations for wounds, cerebral concussion, fungus infections and malaria, yellow & dengue fevers. Stationed at Camp Kanchapara. Walked & fought in Irawaddy River Valley near Mandalay. Received battlefield commission. He was at Imphal, Lalaghat, Karachi air fields, India, & LuLiang, China. He died in 2000; like many he did not talk about war or keep contact with others. I wish he could have seen these websites.
After surrender he worked in Publications, Calcutta.
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B29 crash at Hankow, China -- William C. Jackson, 09:21:01 10/04/05 Tue
To Whom it May Concern:
I was a Troop Carrier pilot in the China-Burma-India Theater of WW2, flying the Hump and doing ground support missions, flying C-47s and C-46s.
Recently I was in China for the 60th celebration of the end of the war and was, at one point, in the Hankow-Wuhan area. A Mrs. Li of Wuhan contacted me and told me, via an interpreter, an interesting story and asked for help in obtaining information relating to the story.
Mrs. Li said that her father, a farmer, rescued a wounded American B-29 crew member (perhaps pilot) whose plane was shot down in a raid on Japanese positions in that area. I have very little specific information: the B-29 crashed on January 14, 1945 around 1:00 p.m. The pilot's name was Paxton (more not known) and Mrs. Li's father managed to slip him thru the Japanese lines and return him to Chungking (now Chongqing), to Gen. Chennault's HQ. Paxton, wounded, was sent home to the U.S. Mrs. Li's father was recognized and decorated by Gen. Chennault in 1948. Anna Chennault later (August '95?) contacted Mrs. Li's father and recognized his effort.
Mrs. Li said that the Japanese made great difficulties for the family when they suspected what had happened.
My interest is in helping Mrs. Li contact Mr. Paxton if he still survives. Anyone with any knowlege of this crash and/or Mr. Paxton please contact me by e-mail or the postal service.
Thanks so much,
William C. Jackson
1145 County Road 461
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Tel. 573-785-5645
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Tony Mikielewicz -- Mary Pirozok, 12:03:06 09/29/05 Thu
Would like to hear from anyone who was on theUS Bunkerhill--an aircraft carrier during WW11. Tony was nick-named Tiny becuse of his big size
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C-47 Pilot Information -- Steve McDevitt, 05:58:51 09/19/05 Mon
I am assisting with a book project and need some technical expertise from C-47 pilots from New Guinea & Australia during WWII. Any help or suggestions as to how to get email/other addresses would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.........
Steve McDevitt
Newburgh, IN
sgm744@sigecom.net
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C54 crash 3 November 1945 -- Jim O'Callaghan, 16:24:36 09/08/05 Thu
I'm looking for anyone that remembers the crash of C54-G 528A. It left Chabua India early on 3 November 1945 to bring 44 men to Karachi where they were to obtain transport home. It crashed in Bhutan and was not found until a month later.
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Captain Edward G. Evans Jr -- Vyki (Evans) Sabo, 15:45:16 08/27/05 Sat
Like so many who fought in WWII, my dear father, Edward G. Evans, Jr., didn't say much about his experiences. Now that I'm older and he has passed (1978), I have a keen desire to know more about what he and the other brave men who served with him actually did. I believe he was a Special Services Officer in connection with the 4th Combat Cargo Group and was dropped behind enemy lines in Burma to gather information about enemy positions and movements. I'd like to be able to tell my son and grandson about him. If you have any information or know of someone who might have any, I would certainly appreciate it if you would contact me. I'm just starting my search.
From his sketchy military records: Edward G. Evans, Jr. (I think he was a captain when he was "in Burma") was in the "Hq Sec 4th C C Group" from Nov. 17, 1944 - Nov. 21, 1945. He was in Sylhet, India on Dec. 16, 1944. His CO was Lt. Col. Stuart D. Baird. He's listed as "Spec Serv O. - 5000" and the letters "USF-IBT" are listed with his three Bronze Service Stars.
A few other things I know: He flew over "the Hump" "several times". He was a non-drinker/non-smoker who always traded his booze and cigarettes for chocolate bars! He probably talked about my mother and sister a lot. And he may have read Shakespeare from a teeny weeny set of his works that he might have brought with him! I was born in 1946, but I remember him getting together with a "war buddy" whose name, I think, was Jack Spilka (wife Rita). Jack died when I was very young of an untreatable parasitic tropical disease that he got while "in Burma". My dad also had a scar under his ribs on the left side that I think my mother said was from a Japanese bayonet.
I don't know if any of this information is going to help identify him to someone who served with him, but perhaps someone at least might know what some of the abbreviations on his records mean?
Thank you for your service to our country. We owe you all a debt that can never be repaid.
Sincerely, Vyki (Evans) Sabo
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Sgt. George E. Hankison -- Richard Hankison, 16:36:58 08/20/05 Sat
What a wonderful Web Page! I am so happy to have found it.
George Hankison was the uncle I never knew. He was killed in action approximately August 5, 1945 while flying The Hump. George was assigned to the 12th Combat Squadron of the 3rd Combat Cargo Group at the time of his death.
There is no family history in my family before my parent's marriage. Just people who were and post-war stories. I believe this to be due to the fact that news of my uncle's death came to the family after the surrender of Japan.
My father, the last Hankison of "the Greatest Generation" passed away in late 2000. He never spoke of Uncle George. If anyone knew George, I would appreciate being contacted about him.
Thanks in advance for any help in my search.
Richard Hankison
Leawood, Kansas
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Lt Duane B Crites -- John Crites, 20:02:27 08/19/05 Fri
My Father, Duane B. Crites recently passed away and I have found many pictures, etc from his time in CBI. He flew C-47 in the 3rd combat Cargo group and also the 11th. He made replicas of the patch for the 11th if anyone is interested. I would like to hear from anyone who knew my father at this time. He never spoke of those times but had 4 DFC's when he retired. He went on to fly F-86 and 102's, retiring as a Major (Lt Col res) in 1963. I have a number of photo's , etc to share as well
Take good care.. John Crites
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Lee R. (Roy) Betmarik -- Marian Betmarik McCrory, 14:14:21 08/09/05 Tue
Looking for info on my father Lee R. Betmarik. He was in the China offensive central Burma in WWII. I have a copy of his honorable discharge that has a separation date of January 1, 1946. These papers also, states he was with the 12th combat cargo SQDN and list his rank as T/Sgt. It also, says he was a radio oper & mech AAF2756. If anyone remembers him or knows anything about his military service I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. He passed away in September 1988 in Pensacola, Florida (his home town) and is buried at barrancus national cemetary in Pensacola.
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