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My dad (James Robert Thrall) served on a bomber in either the 492nd or 857th bomb crew on a bomber named "Herks Jerks". I have a photo of crew minus my dad, who I assume to took the photo. Would love to find a photo that includes my dad or any information on his fellow crew members.
Ann Hampton - Columbus, OH USA - Friday, November 14, 2008 at 09:56:24 (CST)
I have been in touch with Harry Davis of Dallas just this evening, with regard to auditioning for narrator of this documentary. I'll e-mail Harry, informing him that I have checked out this website, and we'll go from there. All I can say is, this is a daunting challenge for the people involved in the project, and that is putting it mildly. I would be honored and thrilled to participate if it works out that way. We'll see what happens. Meantime, my very best wishes to all involved in contacting missing people and carrying on with this highly worthwhile project. -- Dave Adams, Carrollton, TX.
Dave Adams - Carrollton, TX USA - Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 18:51:46 (CDT)
Through a series of events via the web i've been able to connect my Dad(92) with one of his crew mates from the 466th BG crew #555. My Dad, Lt. J. Wm. Smith was a navigator with B-24 crew #555. He kept in touch with Wes Vawter, the co-pilot over the years but has had no contact with any of the other crewmen. Low and behold the son of Corodon Norton, a gunner on the ship, was located and has visited with his long lost pals. There is still the possibility that others are still with us. Crew member from #555 (planes flown; DIXIE!, DAMIFINO, TIMES A WASTIN) R.E. Weckerly (Weck) - Tail Gunner, James R. Attenholt (Att)- Ball turret/waist gunner, Elijah J. Porter (Porter)- Radio Operator, Allen D. Miller (Al)- Engineer/gunner, William E. Gilbert (Bill)- Nose Gunner, Tom Hallet-Bombadier. Pilot Paul Bridgeman was lost in an accident a few years after the war. Wesley Rhodes Vawter-Co pilot, Corodon Norton-Gunner, and J. William (Bill) Smith are alive and well and accounted for. Any leads for the remaining crewmen would be great. Doug Smith - Montana
Doug Smith - Billings , MT. USA - Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 13:22:47 (CDT)
Through a series of events via the web I have been able to connect my Father (92) , a 466th BG. Navigator w/ crew #555 with one of his former crew mates. My Dad, Lt. J.W. Smith flew 35 combat missions over Germany. He kept in touch with the co-pilot, Wesley Vawter but all other crewmen have been scattered over the years. Low and Behold the Son of another crewman, Corodon Norton (82) contacted me to let me know his Dad is alive and well in Florida. I have been in contact with Mr. Norton and he will be talking with his two former crewmates soon. Dad and Wes Vawter had figured they were the last two surviving crewmen. Quite exciting to reunite these veterans. Doug Smith
Doug Smith - Dillon, MT. USA - Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 12:06:10 (CDT)
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yolonda - Rome, US Australia - Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 00:07:53 (CDT)
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON 1944APRIL 29 MISSION TARGET BERLIN CONTACT ME I'M RESEARCHING ALL ABOUT LT FRED SHERE (KIA ) CREW FRIEND'S FOR A FUTURE SOUVENIR BOOK MANY THANKS
AUQUINET Patrick - NOUAILLE MAUPERTUIS, 86340 FRANCE - Friday, September 12, 2008 at 10:14:53 (CDT)
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tracey - Halifax, US Australia - Friday, September 12, 2008 at 06:31:13 (CDT)
bzudjwh ksuwy kfgiab xwzb xefargc jxodkirfa auonI am currently in production on a documentary about my father's liberator crew. His name was Nemesio Mena and he was the radio operator on the O'Sullivan Crew 713. 857th Bomb Squadron. 492nd Bomb Group. His crew was the first to accomplish a 30 mission combat tour from the ill-fated 492nd. I am trying to locate 3 men from that crew or their families. Co-Pilot Peter H. Leri S/N 0-692882, Nose Gunner Emmitt J. (H?) Coomer S/N 10897941 and Waist Gunner John D. McCarthy S/N 12050366. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Contact me @ 214-769-8162 or alex@crew713.com Thanks.
Alex Mena - Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 20:17:20 (CDT)
I'm a returning HL member who has been out-of-pocket for a long time. My dad, Frank T. Bostwick of the 466th, and mother are in Savannah at this moment enjoying the Mighty 8th reunion and I miss the involvement. I'm happy to note that your reunion is in Oct. this year in Dallas at the 2nd ADA meeting. I'll renew my membership and hope to be in attendance then. BTW, my mailing address is 1115 10th St., 77445-5241.
Neal O. Bostwick - Hempstead, TX USA - Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 12:09:03 (CDT)
Who was the 2nd Bomb Division C.O. on the Kassel Mission, September 27, 1944? Secondly, in the 389th BG, Jeff Steiner was flying PFF in the deputy lead position that day. Is he still alive? Is there any record of his recollections of that day? We have him commenting to someone in the 453rd about something he saw happen.
Linda Alice Dewey - Auburn Hills, MI USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 08:19:47 (CDT)
Just a public note of thanks to our long-serving and talented webmaster, Bob Books (a 392nd Gold Star son, effective research supporter, and member of the board of the 8th Air Force Historical Society) for the very attractive re-do of our website! -Brian Mahoney, President
Brian Mahoney - Jamaica, NY USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 20:28:51 (CDT)
For Thomas Campana: T have been unable so far to get in touch with Steven Tracy. I was asked not to release any of the portion of the diary without the family's permission, so until I can get in touch with him or he contacts me, I'm sorry but I can't send you a copy of what he sent me (which was only a small segment from the diary).
Mike Simpson - Scottsdale, AZ USA - Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 20:32:04 (CDT)
Confirming e-mail address as requested
Thomas Campana - Westchester, IL USA - Friday, June 13, 2008 at 13:04:02 (CDT)
Thomas, If you have not yet heard anything from Mike S., could you repost and/or confirm your e-mail address via new entry in the guestbook? (Don't post it, just fill the form out one more time with a short mesage for the body.) I tried to reply to your entry, but the delivery failed. Thanks. Reed Hammans
Reed Hammans - Ames, IA USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 19:04:06 (CDT)
for Mike Simpson;Would it be possible to get a copy of the 1944 journals of Augustus C. Tracy or establish contact with Steven Tracy? I have contact with one of our gunners and am trying to locate our tail gunner(Anton Harkabus)
Thomas Campana - westchester, il USA - Monday, June 09, 2008 at 13:32:03 (CDT)
Hello Rachel Hughes, Just read youre article, and the plane called , sack-time sally , crashed near our village called , Opeinde ( near the town called Drachten ). A athor wrote a article about the crash and his name is mr. Siebe Overwijk from Drachten. For the moment is this all the information i have , but if you want more information , i will try to get more info. Kind regards from , Johan Kuiper the Netherlands
Johan Kuiper - opeinde, friesland the Netherlands - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 14:17:08 (CDT)
Hello, I am trying to find out more information about my great-uncle's plane, Sack-Time Sally, which was shot down November 26, 1944. His name was George Scott, the turret gunner on that plane. Any info and pictures would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Rachel Hughes - Moline, IL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:12:37 (CDT)
For Thomas Campana - I'm not 100% certain, but I believe Major Augustus C. Tracy is deceased. I have part of a journal that he wrote in 1944 that was sent to me by Steven Tracy. I'm trying to contact him to find out Maj. Tracy's status.
Mike Simpson - Scottsdale, AZ USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 13:03:57 (CDT)
To. Dave Saxe, Ref F/O Earl.B.Saxe.715 Sq 448th BG. 11/2/45. See Book Liberators Over Germany in World War 11. by Jeffrey E.Brett.Schiffer. Page 287..Crew List.Aircraft QUEENIE Page 222..223..224.
Alan - Norwich, Norfolk England - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 18:58:42 (CDT)
Getting connected with father's WWII service.. Earl Saxe, B-24, CP, 8th AF, 448th BG, 715th Squadron, Seething, England
Dave Saxe - University Park, PA USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 16:11:46 (CDT)
need to find info on my Grandfather
joseph bruney - pensacola, fl USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 04:01:24 (CDT)
I am trying to locate Augustus C.Tracy I was his radio operator flying with the 445th bomb group at Tibenham England. I saw his name on the fuselage of te collings Foundation Liberator last year but have not been able to locate him
thomas campana - Westchester, Il USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 10:56:14 (CDT)