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First Name : Charles

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Comment : Charlie McCarthy

E-Mail address : cjmcc9@juno.com

First Name : Teresa

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Comment : My grandfather Lt. John Jarnot was the navigator for the 816th bomber squadron, Fred F May crew. Can anyone please tell me the B-17s serial number the crew was in and what if any nose art it had.

E-Mail address : doodles4me2000@yahoo.com

First Name : Teresa

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Comment : My Grandfather Lt. John Jarnot was a navigator with Capt. Fred Mays crew (816 Squadron). Does anyone know the serial # of the B-17 they flew or of any nose art it may have had.

E-Mail address : doodles4me2000@yahoo.com

First Name : Robin

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Comment : My husbands uncle, Sgt James Ralph Mitchiner was KIA and is buried in Nettuno, Italy. He was with the 815th Bomber Squadron, 483rd Bomber Group, Heavy. We were told that his plane slammed into an Italian mountain but dont have any other information. What

E-Mail address : Criptot@aol.com

First Name : Bill

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Comment : Have met and spoken with Mr. Harry Willingham who was in the 483rd. Now 93 yr old and still driving and living on his own in Forsyth,GA.

E-Mail address : billcda@yahoo.com

First Name : Tamme

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Comment : Hope to see you you in Salt Lake soon!

E-Mail address : tthompson@saltlake.org

First Name : Johnny

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Comment : hello and Thanks to all 483rd veterans for what you did and went through for us during WW2 You are The Greatest Generation! Im a leather unit patch artist,WeBeEmblems@aol.com

E-Mail address : WeBeEmblems@aol.com

First Name : Jan

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Comment : Awesome!! It was great to see this and realize how important a role they played in WWII. I am so proud to be the daughter of one of the 816th Squadrons crew (Robert P. Kellenberger-deceased).

E-Mail address : jekl61@aol.com

First Name : Carol

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Comment : My dad, Retired Major Robert P. Kellenberger, passed away Friday, 15 Feb., 2008 and as I was writing his obituary, I came upon this website. Can anyone tell me more about my dad?

E-Mail address : caroldschoff@verizon.net

First Name : Shannon

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Comment : My dad, James R. ORoark, 816th Squadron, George Gammons crew, just passed away on Feb. 17, 2008. He told me amazing stories of his time with the 483rd.

E-Mail address : slogriffin@isp.com

First Name : Erik

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Comment : Yesterday, February 11, 2008, Claude George Jackson, Jr. Bubba didnt wake up that morning. We lost him in his sleep

E-Mail address : cjackso@delmar.edu

First Name : Troy

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E-Mail address : TryCReev@aol.com

First Name : Larry Keenan

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Comment : My father-in-law Clarence Rauch from St. Cloud, MN was in the 483rd, 816 Squadron I believe.

E-Mail address : Larryk@keenanarch.com

First Name : Kent Mahan

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Comment : My Dad, Robert R. Mahan, was with the 817th - 483rd - but I did not see his name listed here.

E-Mail address : kentmahan@yahoo.com

First Name : Cecil

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Comment : I am not a member, but I know one of you people, Robert E. Cunningham. I wanted to let you know that he passed away this last Wednesday Jan 29th, 2008.

E-Mail address : cgilmore1@kc.rr.com

First Name : eddie

URL : eddie36@bellsouth.net

Comment : My uncle Harding Rome was a co-pilot with the 817th (Thomas Cobb ?) was the pilot. he was a P.O.W. in Germany. Have disc of story told by crew mate named maurice that was made for Hardings son. Any info would be appreciated.

E-Mail address : eddie36@bellsouth.net

First Name : DICK

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Comment : I WAS IN THE 483rd./MICKEY NAV. & HAVE LOST CONTACT W/ HARRY WHYE,NAV.-HE MOVED AND NO CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE THIS YR. ALL MAIL GETS RETURNNED. DOES ANY ONE HAVE INFO?

E-Mail address : ANCNAV@OPTONLINE.NET

First Name : JIM

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Comment : I am interested in contacting any of the Vernon L. Dexter (817th) crew.

E-Mail address : JNMIG@MSN.COM

First Name : Francesco Càmpaci

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Comment : Respectable gentlemens, I am Francesco Càmpaci and I live to Ariano Polesine in the province of Rovigo,in north Italy (around 60 south km in Venice, in the natural park of the delta of the river Po). Excusing me if I write badly in language english, w

E-Mail address : iz3deb@alice.it

First Name : Francesco Càmpaci

URL : http:\\www.digilander.libero.it\iz3deb

Comment : Very TNX DEAR FRIEND !

E-Mail address : iz3deb@alice.it

First Name : Daniel Topp

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Comment : Hi, My father flew 82 missions on the William Bennett Crew with Harold Norby, George Cairnie, Thomas Rogers, Billy Joe Estes, Paul Williams, Vinton Heaton, William Bennett and Richard Blind. 483rd, 815th AF and flew Memmingen, GE. 1944-1945. If anyo

E-Mail address : dtopp@etopp.com

First Name : Bob

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Comment : I am looking for a crew member by the name of Gail Popplewell. He was in one of the B-17 groups in Italy, so am trying them all. He served from early 1944 and completed 50 missions by Aug. 1944.

E-Mail address : bobalice2@msn.com

First Name : Andrew

URL : Kibitlewski

Comment : Hi There: Keep them flying. Andrew, Radio Man

E-Mail address : kibbie@dishmail.net

First Name : Joe

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Comment : My Uncle(Lt. Thomas Keane) was a bombardier in the 840th.Went missing on Jan 21st45. Found Apr. 6th,1945.I have located the families of the pilot Lt.Grossman and top tur gunner LeClair.Im searching for crew/families of:Daniels,Allen,Baker,Yenner, Miller

E-Mail address : jlent@att.net

First Name : Denise

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Comment : My father, Leonard DeMeulenaere, 483rd, 817th Bomb Squadron. He was a t-sgt.and turret gunner and flew with Ed Logan. He died 1994. Does anyone remember him?

E-Mail address : danderrc7@aol.com

First Name : Thomas

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Comment : hi, very interesting page. i come from germany an i live in kempten (near by memmingen). i found the B-17 crashplaces from the memmingen mission. there are a lot parts from the B-17 Wrecks. greetings from germany Thomas

E-Mail address : tomeknation@gmx.de

First Name : Bob

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Comment : My father was a tailgunner in the 483rd B-17. His name is Max Hansen, from Clarion, Iowa. He moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he lived until his death in 1987. He rarely/never spoke to me about his 35 missions, but kept a short journal which I have recentl

E-Mail address : bobh58@cox.net

First Name : Dave Osborne

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Comment : As a B-17 researcher whom do I contact for WWII data, please?

E-Mail address : ozzyfort@aol.com

First Name : Edward Abernathy

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Comment : My father was waist gunner with the 815th. His name was Edward F. Abernathy. I was hoping to make a connection with a persons father that may have know him.

E-Mail address : ejohnabernathy@verizon.net

First Name : Guy

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Comment : I am the secretary of the 483rd and am looking for members families who had or has a member in our bomb group, either living or deceased. Please contact me. E-Mail address : guy483rd@comcast.net

E-Mail address : guy483rd@comcast.net

First Name : Norman

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E-Mail address : njdavis24@earthlink.net

First Name : MaryAnn

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Comment : My father, James H. Alsop Jr., served with the 483rd as a Radar Navigator. He passed in 1972 without sharing much of his experiences with his family. Looking for info.

E-Mail address : mwashic@comcast.net

First Name : ken hodgson

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Comment : please tell me how to order the book

E-Mail address : jhodgson55@yahoo.com

First Name : Scott

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Comment : My father Robert M. Putnam (who passed away July 5, 2007) was a member of the 483rd. Since his death and my time spent going through his papers, I have learned much about the 483rd and his involvement in this unit. I want to thank all of you for your WWII

E-Mail address : shputnam@earthlink.net

First Name : armin

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Comment : USAF RET. 8TH AIRFORCE

E-Mail address : awid1@earthlink.net

First Name : Emmett

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Comment : My dad was a tech eng. and top turrent gunner. He was shot down and a POW in Germany. He has since passed.

E-Mail address : ejones2001@comcast.net

First Name : David

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Comment : My dad flew with the William Schild crew. They were shot down on June 22, 1944. My dad survived and lived until December 14, 2002 when he passed away. I was always proud of my dad, not just for his military history, but for just who he was.

E-Mail address : derlinge@roe13.k12.il.us

First Name : Bill Moyer

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Comment : My late uncle 2Lt. William K Moyer was the Navigator in the Scranton crew, 815th Squadron, Patches, shot down over Wiener Neustadt 10 May, 1944. Interred at Stalag Luft III. Liberated, May, 1945.

E-Mail address : bmoyer@rhoneguy.com

First Name : Andy

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Comment : my gandpa was a tech sgt. in the 483rd and i recently found some of his stuff, im looking to find any info i can, his scarf has the rum hound on it. his name is charles haase, if anyone knows anything please let me know. thank you.

E-Mail address : ahaase@siue.edu

First Name : Bruce Carr

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Comment : My uncle, 1LT George F. Carr (B), was shot down over Memmingen, Germany on 18 Juky 1944. Uncle Francis was in the rear-most B-17 and was lost almost instantly in the initial attack. I would appreciate anyone who might have pictures of my Uncle please e-ma

E-Mail address : kbcarr@gci.net

First Name : Kenneth

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Comment : My grandfather,Willim A.Boyle was with the 483rd bomb group 817th sqdn. Any info would be appreciated.

E-Mail address : ossiebeauchene@yahoo.com

First Name : Tom

URL : Sturgill

Comment : Ed Lafferty was on one of the 817th airplanes shot down over Memmengen. He is now 92 years old,and sadly to report in failing health. He is my Hero!!!!

E-Mail address : tmtrcie@aol.com

First Name : Matt

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Comment : My grandfather, William Gibson, was the co-pilot on the DoughBoy Speed that crashed in the Alps June 5th 1945. He is alive and well. I am extremely proud of him and those that have served our nation.

E-Mail address : mdayp13@gmail.com

First Name : Andrew

URL : seswan2@comcast.net

Comment : My family were close friends to the parents of Franklin Crowell. I was quite young at the time he was reported missing in action. I dont believe that his family ever knew the circumstances of his death. Had they known I am sure that they would have shared

E-Mail address : seswan2@comcast.net

First Name : Brian Lindner

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Comment : I am working on a book and was at the National Archives last week attempting to locate the two original photos of Mizpah going down on 14 July 1944. They do not appear to be in the NA. Do you know where they reside or who has the rights to them? I am s

E-Mail address : BLindner@Nationallife.com

First Name : Rob

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Comment : My father, now deceased, flew with the 483rd, 816 squadron. Never could get him to say much about it. Robert P. Thompson, gunner.

E-Mail address : rthompson@wjbyrnes.com

First Name : Frank

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Comment : I will be bringing the wife and son of Gene Gazley who was the CP on Warren Wackers crew (840)to this years reunion and was hoping to meet any 483rd members who knew him during the war.

E-Mail address : slaughterfp@interlochen.org

First Name : Ron

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Comment : Just surfing. Brother-in-law, Jeff Blair McIlroy was a navigatior with 840th Rum Hounds. Still kicking, lives at 6901 Kling Road, Mabelvale, AR 72301, 501/888-3878

E-Mail address : ronmeyeradv@worldnet.att.net

First Name : Scott

URL :

E-Mail address : shputnam@earthlink.net

First Name : armin

URL :

Comment : USAF RET. 8TH AIRFORCE

E-Mail address : awid1@earthlink.net

First Name : Emmett

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Comment : My dad was a tech eng. and top turrent gunner. He was shot down and a POW in Germany. He has since passed.

E-Mail address : ejones2001@comcast.net

First Name : David

URL :

E-Mail address : derlinge@roe13.k12.il.us

First Name : Bill Moyer

URL :

E-Mail address : bmoyer@rhoneguy.com

First Name : Andy

URL :

E-Mail address : ahaase@siue.edu

First Name : Bruce Carr

URL :

E-Mail address : kbcarr@gci.net

First Name : Kenneth

URL :

Comment : My grandfather,Willim A.Boyle was with the 483rd bomb group 817th sqdn. Any info would be appreciated.

E-Mail address : ossiebeauchene@yahoo.com

First Name : Tom

URL : Sturgill

Comment : Ed Lafferty was on one of the 817th airplanes shot down over Memmengen. He is now 92 years old,and sadly to report in failing health. He is my Hero!!!!

E-Mail address : tmtrcie@aol.com

First Name : Matt

URL :

E-Mail address : mdayp13@gmail.com

First Name : David Erlinger

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Comment : My dad flew with the William Schild crew of the 815 group. Dad was shot down and a POW for close to one year at Sagan and was liberated at Moosberg.

E-Mail address : derlinge@roe13.k12.il.us

First Name : Andy Harcus

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Comment : My uncle who was in 840/443 Owens crew, radio operator who was shot down June 14th, 1943 and survived passed away July 28, 2007. He called his escape, the jaunt to the Adriatic. Bob was loved.

E-Mail address : aharcus@comcast.net

First Name : Chris Adams

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Comment : My great-uncle is Royal P. Todd. He was on the Russell Simons Crew that was shot down on Sept. 10 1944. Is there anyone there with photos or other info on any of this? Would like to hear from you!! GREAT SITE!!!!

E-Mail address : chris_adams75@bellsouth.net

First Name : Pete

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Comment : I have been collecting and documenting the history of our World War II Veterans since 1998. I currently have over 200 veterans from all branches and ranks, in my “private library”. I have always been interested in World War II and what better way to learn

E-Mail address : pdmmm@msn.com

First Name : Jane

URL : jpademco@aol.com

Comment : I am the niece of Sgt. Royal P. Todd, 817 Bomb Sq. 483 Bomb GP (H). Was shot down over Austria, DOD: 9-10-1944. Please contact me if you knew him, etc. Thanks!

E-Mail address : jpademco@aol.com

First Name : Andrew

URL : seswan2@comcast.net

E-Mail address : seswan2@comcast.net

First Name : Brian Lindner

URL :

E-Mail address : BLindner@Nationallife.com

First Name : Rob

URL :

Comment : My father, now deceased, flew with the 483rd, 816 squadron. Never could get him to say much about it. Robert P. Thompson, gunner.

E-Mail address : rthompson@wjbyrnes.com

First Name : Frank

URL :

Comment : I will be bringing the wife and son of Gene Gazley who was the CP on Warren Wackers crew (840)to this years reunion and was hoping to meet any 483rd members who knew him during the war.

E-Mail address : slaughterfp@interlochen.org

First Name : Ron

URL :

Comment : Just surfing. Brother-in-law, Jeff Blair McIlroy was a navigatior with 840th Rum Hounds. Still kicking, lives at 6901 Kling Road, Mabelvale, AR 72301, 501/888-3878

E-Mail address : ronmeyeradv@worldnet.att.net

First Name : ann

URL :

Comment : Dad, Lucio Cruz was with Arthur Dunns Crew 840th bs., 483bg. Right Waist position. Thanks to the book Heroes of the 483rd for all the info.

E-Mail address : brokerbroker4life@hotmail.com

First Name : Wm Kanne

URL :

Comment : Grandson of William A Juelich of 483rd HQ SH4. Please contact with any requests/queries or info.

E-Mail address : kanne@mindspring.com

First Name : Richard Morley

URL :

Comment : I have signed this guest book before but wanted to sign it again. My father was a ground crew mwmber with the 483rd from spring of 1944 through October 1945. This past weekend I read a number of letters that he wrote home during this period. It was clear

E-Mail address : vtsub@aol.com

First Name : john

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Comment : First LT Robert Grossman passed away Aug 5, he was a B17 piolt in the 483rd, group H,

E-Mail address : 1jakeb@optonline.net

First Name : Dennis

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Comment : Marion C. Jim Street o the 483rd piloted a B-17 with the nose art name of Miss Cellaneous (Sp?). Deos anyone have a pciture of the plane and or the crew? If so plwase contact me as I am anxious to construct a model of the plane for Jim. Thanks

E-Mail address : dee.Bake@comcast.net

First Name : Zach Rose

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Comment : Great site found an old picture of my grandfather Fred Rose from the Rum Hound.

E-Mail address : zrose1@sbcglobal.com

First Name : Dorothy

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Comment : Looking for any information on my Father, Robert McCormick 483rd Bomb Group, 840th Bomb squadron. He was a radio-gunner. Thank you.

E-Mail address : dorothy.shalev@gmail.com

First Name : Robert

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Comment : My cousin, T/Sgt Everett Eugene Harrolle, Crew Chief, was lost on a 483rd mission 21 MAR 1945, while I was serving in Field Artillery in the Pacific (Luzon). Please furnish any information available concerning that mission, objective, surviving crew membe

E-Mail address : unohu1@comcast.net

First Name : Jack Clopper

URL : jackclopper@aol.com

Comment : Researching 483 BG (817 SQD 9/44 - 4/45) for Lt Nat Jasper of Alexandria/Arlington, VA

E-Mail address : jackclopper@aol.com

First Name : John M Rainey

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Comment : My father ( Frank M Rainey LT )was a navigator in the 817 and was shot down over Germany by ME262 jets. I believe this mission was one of the missions when he was first assigned in the spring of 1945. My understanding is the complete crew survived and spe

E-Mail address : jmrainey@wbhsi.net

First Name : Tom West

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Comment : I just learned from my fathers diary that he was in the 483rd Bomb Group, 840th Squadron. He flew 23 missions from 11/44 to 04/45. 17 of those were with Lt. Mason. My fathers name was Mervyn F. (Jake) West. He was a waist-gunner. Would be interested in he

E-Mail address : tlw629@aol.com

First Name : Kirk

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Comment : I am trying to make some patches for a buddy who was in the 840th Squadron of the 483rd Bomb Group. Is there any way that I could receive the electronic patches on the squadron page (i.e. the 483rd shield and the Rum Hounds insignia)? Thanks!

E-Mail address : kstowers@broadbentinc.com

First Name : Orion

URL :

Comment : I am looking for photos of Shadrack, plane and crew. Would love any help you could give. Thanks, Orion L Dallman

E-Mail address : Flip_Doubt@hotmail.com

First Name : Terry

URL :

Comment : Eldest son of S/Sgt. Virgle R. Sparks.(Dec. 7/3/06)Ball Turret gunner. Shot down near Goyer Humgary 1/21/45. MIA 1/21/45 to 3/28/45. MISS YOU DAD....

E-Mail address : tsparks33ford@yahoo.com

First Name : Ray

URL :

Comment : My dad was with the 483 bomb group 816 bomb squad.Flew in 35 missions 8/22/44 thru 3/04/45 as a ball turret gunner.Great web site!

E-Mail address : rlewan@comcast.net

First Name : diane

URL :

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E-Mail address : dwdropin@aol.com

First Name : Tim

URL :

Comment : My grandfather is Kenneth Cunningham. He is in your crew photos. Do you have any links to purchase patches, insignias or other memorabilia. I would like to surprise him with something like this. Thank you.

E-Mail address : tclark@kcpd.org

First Name : Zhopa3

URL :

Comment : Hi, nice site! http://xyuvglandy.com/xyu-vo-rty.html

E-Mail address : nomailsasd@yahoo.com

First Name : julio L. Garza Jr.

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Comment : Receieved 10 Bronze Stars-Missions:Naples-Foggia,Rome-Arno, No.Apprennines, Po-Valley Southern France Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland Air Offensive Europe Air Combat Balkins. Never Talks about his service. Age 83. Still in Good Heatlh. Need info on H

E-Mail address : historyjjponce @ hotmail.com

First Name : Linda

URL :

Comment : I am proud to say my father was a member of the 483rd, 817 Squadron.

E-Mail address : nannieoften@hotmail.com

First Name : Marian

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Comment : My father, Mariano Rivas, a mess SGT of the 840th BS, held the greatest respect for all the crews of the 483rd. He often wondered, after preparing them breakfast in the wee hrs of the morning, if he would see the flight crews later in the day. He often ta

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First Name : Ivan

URL : http://www.aaaxyzzyx.com

Comment : Hi, nice site! aaaxyzzyx

E-Mail address : nomailsasd@yahoo.com

First Name : Wendy

URL :

Comment : Please come back to Dreamsville… This summer, August 10-12, there will be a big WWII Homefront Reunion in Dennison, Ohio which was known as Dreamsville for its canteen that served 1.3 million soldiers. If you or a loved one, ever received a free cup

E-Mail address : depot@tusco.net

First Name : Scott

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Comment : I can’t thank the men and women of WWII Enough. Ever since I attended the National WWII Memorial dedication in 2004, and met so many WWII veterans, I have been collecting stories from WWII veterans. During this time I have also made a video in honor of al

E-Mail address : scott@theramseys.org

First Name : Scott

URL :

E-Mail address : shputnam@earthlink.net

First Name : armin

URL :

Comment : USAF RET. 8TH AIRFORCE

E-Mail address : awid1@earthlink.net

First Name : Emmett

URL :

Comment : My dad was a tech eng. and top turrent gunner. He was shot down and a POW in Germany. He has since passed.

E-Mail address : ejones2001@comcast.net

First Name : David

URL :

E-Mail address : derlinge@roe13.k12.il.us

First Name : Bill Moyer

URL :

E-Mail address : bmoyer@rhoneguy.com

First Name : Andy

URL :

E-Mail address : ahaase@siue.edu

First Name : Bruce Carr

URL :

E-Mail address : kbcarr@gci.net

First Name : Kenneth

URL :

Comment : My grandfather,Willim A.Boyle was with the 483rd bomb group 817th sqdn. Any info would be appreciated.

E-Mail address : ossiebeauchene@yahoo.com

First Name : Tom

URL : Sturgill

Comment : Ed Lafferty was on one of the 817th airplanes shot down over Memmengen. He is now 92 years old,and sadly to report in failing health. He is my Hero!!!!

E-Mail address : tmtrcie@aol.com

First Name : Matt

URL :

E-Mail address : mdayp13@gmail.com

First Name : David Erlinger

URL :

Comment : My dad flew with the William Schild crew of the 815 group. Dad was shot down and a POW for close to one year at Sagan and was liberated at Moosberg.

E-Mail address : derlinge@roe13.k12.il.us

First Name : Andy Harcus

URL :

E-Mail address : aharcus@comcast.net

First Name : Chris Adams

URL :

E-Mail address : chris_adams75@bellsouth.net

First Name : Pete

URL :

E-Mail address : pdmmm@msn.com

First Name : Jane

URL : jpademco@aol.com

Comment : I am the niece of Sgt. Royal P. Todd, 817 Bomb Sq. 483 Bomb GP (H). Was shot down over Austria, DOD: 9-10-1944. Please contact me if you knew him, etc. Thanks!

E-Mail address : jpademco@aol.com

First Name : Andrew

URL : seswan2@comcast.net

E-Mail address : seswan2@comcast.net

First Name : Brian Lindner

URL :

E-Mail address : BLindner@Nationallife.com

First Name : Rob

URL :

Comment : My father, now deceased, flew with the 483rd, 816 squadron. Never could get him to say much about it. Robert P. Thompson, gunner.

E-Mail address : rthompson@wjbyrnes.com

First Name : Frank

URL :

Comment : I will be bringing the wife and son of Gene Gazley who was the CP on Warren Wackers crew (840)to this years reunion and was hoping to meet any 483rd members who knew him during the war.

E-Mail address : slaughterfp@interlochen.org

First Name : Ron

URL :

Comment : Just surfing. Brother-in-law, Jeff Blair McIlroy was a navigatior with 840th Rum Hounds. Still kicking, lives at 6901 Kling Road, Mabelvale, AR 72301, 501/888-3878

E-Mail address : ronmeyeradv@worldnet.att.net

First Name : ann

URL :

Comment : Dad, Lucio Cruz was with Arthur Dunns Crew 840th bs., 483bg. Right Waist position. Thanks to the book Heroes of the 483rd for all the info.

E-Mail address : brokerbroker4life@hotmail.com

First Name : Wm Kanne

URL :

Comment : Grandson of William A Juelich of 483rd HQ SH4. Please contact with any requests/queries or info.

E-Mail address : kanne@mindspring.com

First Name : Richard Morley

URL :

E-Mail address : vtsub@aol.com

First Name : john

URL :

Comment : First LT Robert Grossman passed away Aug 5, he was a B17 piolt in the 483rd, group H,

E-Mail address : 1jakeb@optonline.net

First Name : Dennis

URL :

E-Mail address : dee.Bake@comcast.net

First Name : Zach Rose

URL :

Comment : Great site found an old picture of my grandfather Fred Rose from the Rum Hound.

E-Mail address : zrose1@sbcglobal.com

First Name : Dorothy

URL :

Comment : Looking for any information on my Father, Robert McCormick 483rd Bomb Group, 840th Bomb squadron. He was a radio-gunner. Thank you.

E-Mail address : dorothy.shalev@gmail.com

First Name : Robert

URL :

E-Mail address : unohu1@comcast.net

First Name : Jack Clopper

URL : jackclopper@aol.com

Comment : Researching 483 BG (817 SQD 9/44 - 4/45) for Lt Nat Jasper of Alexandria/Arlington, VA

E-Mail address : jackclopper@aol.com

First Name : John M Rainey

URL :

E-Mail address : jmrainey@wbhsi.net

First Name : Tom West

URL :

E-Mail address : tlw629@aol.com

First Name : Kirk

URL :

E-Mail address : kstowers@broadbentinc.com

First Name : Orion

URL :

Comment : I am looking for photos of Shadrack, plane and crew. Would love any help you could give. Thanks, Orion L Dallman

E-Mail address : Flip_Doubt@hotmail.com

First Name : Terry

URL :

Comment : Eldest son of S/Sgt. Virgle R. Sparks.(Dec. 7/3/06)Ball Turret gunner. Shot down near Goyer Humgary 1/21/45. MIA 1/21/45 to 3/28/45. MISS YOU DAD....

E-Mail address : tsparks33ford@yahoo.com

First Name : Ray

URL :

Comment : My dad was with the 483 bomb group 816 bomb squad.Flew in 35 missions 8/22/44 thru 3/04/45 as a ball turret gunner.Great web site!

E-Mail address : rlewan@comcast.net

First Name : diane

URL :

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E-Mail address : dwdropin@aol.com

First Name : Tim

URL :

E-Mail address : tclark@kcpd.org

First Name : Zhopa3

URL :

Comment : Hi, nice site! http://xyuvglandy.com/xyu-vo-rty.html

E-Mail address : nomailsasd@yahoo.com

First Name : julio L. Garza Jr.

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First Name : Linda

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Comment : I am proud to say my father was a member of the 483rd, 817 Squadron.

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First Name : Ivan

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First Name : Ray

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First Name : Frank

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Comment : I will be bringing the wife and son of Gene Gazley who was the CP on Warren Wackers crew (840)to this years reunion and was hoping to meet any 483rd members who knew him during the war.

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First Name : Ron

URL :

Comment : Just surfing. Brother-in-law, Jeff Blair McIlroy was a navigatior with 840th Rum Hounds. Still kicking, lives at 6901 Kling Road, Mabelvale, AR 72301, 501/888-3878

E-Mail address : ronmeyeradv@worldnet.att.net

First Name : ann

URL :

Comment : Dad, Lucio Cruz was with Arthur Dunns Crew 840th bs., 483bg. Right Waist position. Thanks to the book Heroes of the 483rd for all the info.

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First Name : Wm Kanne

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Comment : Grandson of William A Juelich of 483rd HQ SH4. Please contact with any requests/queries or info.

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First Name : Richard Morley

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First Name : john

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Comment : First LT Robert Grossman passed away Aug 5, he was a B17 piolt in the 483rd, group H,

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First Name : Dennis

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First Name : Zach Rose

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Comment : Great site found an old picture of my grandfather Fred Rose from the Rum Hound.

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First Name : Dorothy

URL :

Comment : Looking for any information on my Father, Robert McCormick 483rd Bomb Group, 840th Bomb squadron. He was a radio-gunner. Thank you.

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First Name : Robert

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First Name : Jack Clopper

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Comment : Researching 483 BG (817 SQD 9/44 - 4/45) for Lt Nat Jasper of Alexandria/Arlington, VA

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First Name : John M Rainey

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First Name : Orion

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Comment : I am looking for photos of Shadrack, plane and crew. Would love any help you could give. Thanks, Orion L Dallman

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First Name : Terry

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Comment : Eldest son of S/Sgt. Virgle R. Sparks.(Dec. 7/3/06)Ball Turret gunner. Shot down near Goyer Humgary 1/21/45. MIA 1/21/45 to 3/28/45. MISS YOU DAD....

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First Name : Ray

URL :

Comment : My dad was with the 483 bomb group 816 bomb squad.Flew in 35 missions 8/22/44 thru 3/04/45 as a ball turret gunner.Great web site!

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First Name : julio L. Garza Jr.

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First Name : Linda

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Comment : I am proud to say my father was a member of the 483rd, 817 Squadron.

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First Name : Ivan

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First Name : Wendy

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First Name : Scott

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E-Mail address : scott@theramseys.org

First Name : Lynn

URL :

Comment : My grandfather was Raymond L Price. He was a B17 pilot, I see his name listed with the 815th. He never talked much about his experiences. When asked he would just say he flew 54 missions dropping bombs on Austria. He is gone now, but if anyone is left out

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First Name : Robin

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Comment : I have a squadron photograph of my father and his crew. How can I submit it?

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First Name : Patrick

URL : Dooney

Comment : You have done a great job with with website.

E-Mail address : patrick249@centurytel.net

First Name : Shirley

URL :

Comment : Russell H. Simons Crew 817 Squadron 483rd Bombardment Group Their plane B-17 #44-6322, received a direct flack hit, a second hit killed another man as the other 7 bailed out over Vienna. Four were killed in action while others spent the months until th

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First Name : Rick

URL :

Comment : Wally Grindal Sgt,840th passed on Feb 13th 2007, age 85 son Ricks 49th birthday

E-Mail address : rgandlg@gwi.net

First Name : Sana Zamarripa

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Comment : I am the daughter of Sam Rhodes who was with the 816 Bomardment Squadron. Dad passed away a year ago, and I found some information on his WWII experiences from Charles Campbell. Very harrowing. I would appreciate any memories anyone has of Dad. Thank yo

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First Name : Robin

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Comment : My father is George Houghtelin. Nice web site.

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First Name : brian

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Comment : My grandfather George (Buck) Smith has never talked much about his time oversees but I do know that he was a radioman with 817th does anyone know how I can find out more information about the plane he flew on and the crew?

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First Name : Brian Sword

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First Name : John

URL : www.cheshire-glass.com

Comment : My dad was the engineer (top turret) for the 840 squadron under Robert Grossman. He was shot down and captured 600 miles behind enemy territoty. He had to march 300 miles in the dead of winter eating whatever was thrown at him. I honor my father and all v

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First Name : Herbert

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E-Mail address : good website

First Name : Alice

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First Name : Dick

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First Name : Evgenij

URL : http://www.prewrcar.com

Comment : New York

E-Mail address : good website

First Name : Gary

URL : www.z-mediaone.com

Comment : I am the proud son of Robert W. Zinn jr who was a togglier on the 483rd. He was a POW in Markt Pungao and I am proud of his actions.

E-Mail address : garywzinn@yahoo.com

First Name : Dustin

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Comment : I just wanted to drop in and say hi, I met Leon Waldman on a flight to Italy a couple of months ago (a really great guy), thank you very much for this website.

E-Mail address : giannangelo28@hotmail.com

First Name : Gene Davis

URL :

Comment : My Uncle Lee E. Davis 35742461 was a tail gunner with the 483rd Bomb Group, 816 Bomb Squadron. He was inducted 3 Nov 42 at Fort Hayes, Ohio. Left for overseas Mar 12, 1944, taken PW 30 Apr 44, freed as PW 29 Apr 45, and returned to US from overseas 2 June

E-Mail address : gene.davis@emersonnetworkpower.com

First Name : Dave Osborne

URL :

Comment : Is there a list of MIA aircraft, crews that were MIA, POW, RTDs or whatever, that I may be able to updatae my B-17 master-log which I created as part of the book, The Flying Fortress Story, pub back 1995, when I assisted the late Roger Freeman. Thanks fro

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First Name : Richard

URL :

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First Name : Fred

URL :

Comment : My Dad, Fred (Ted) Seamon, who was the radioman in a B-17 in the 840 Squadron piloted by Holmes A. Souther, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on October 29, 2006. He would have Celebrated his 88 th birthday on December 5.

E-Mail address : fredseamon@comcast.net

First Name : Alice

URL : http://www.parrotparrotz.com

Comment : New York

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First Name : Dick

URL : http://www.mushroomsscouncil.com

Comment : New York

E-Mail address : cool:))

First Name : Evgenij

URL : http://www.prewrcar.com

Comment : New York

E-Mail address : good website

First Name : Gary

URL : www.z-mediaone.com

Comment : I am the proud son of Robert W. Zinn jr who was a togglier on the 483rd. He was a POW in Markt Pungao and I am proud of his actions.

E-Mail address : garywzinn@yahoo.com

First Name : Dustin

URL :

Comment : I just wanted to drop in and say hi, I met Leon Waldman on a flight to Italy a couple of months ago (a really great guy), thank you very much for this website.

E-Mail address : giannangelo28@hotmail.com

First Name : Gene Davis

URL :

E-Mail address : gene.davis@emersonnetworkpower.com

First Name : Dave Osborne

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First Name : Richard

URL :

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First Name : Fred

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E-Mail address : fredseamon@comcast.net

First Name : Carol

URL :

Comment : My Dad, Albert R. Hunt was a 2nd lieutenant fly boy bombadier as he puts it. In AirCorp 15. His plane was shot down over Hungary. He was a POW. Anyone who may have any information on his crew mates or squadron , if you would contact me I will be forever

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First Name : bob

URL : harcus

Comment : anyone left from the Owens crew in the 840th? Would like to hear from you.

E-Mail address : harcusb17@yahoo.com

First Name : Ernie Warburton

URL :

Comment : My brother is listed as Ira F. Warburton. It should be Ira T. Warburton. He was crew leader and crash landed in Yougoslavia in April, 1944. Five non-coms bailed out and made there way back to Italy. My brother, Ira, and four others went down with the plan

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First Name : Pete

URL :

Comment : My name is Pete, I’m a former Sgt. in the United Stated Marine Corps, weapon platoon for 5 years. Have been collecting the history of our World War 2 veterans since 1998, in the form of documents (copies) pictures (copies) and the military history of that

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First Name : dave

URL :

Comment : clair harper was my late grandfathers nephew. when my brother and i were teenagers visiting our grandparents in iowa in the 70s, cousin clair took us for a flight in his bellanca. wanting to give us a little more insight on his wartime missions, he took u

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First Name : Charlie

URL :

Comment : My Grandfather was Captain Frederic Vaughan of the 483 Bomb Group. It was a pleasure to finally find his name listed as crew. I will share this information with the rest of our family.

E-Mail address : charliefitzsimons@yahoo.com

First Name : Kim

URL :

Comment : I am looking for anyone who was on the Memmingen mission that would be interested in talking to me about it. My grandfather Dick Robertson was on that mission in the 815th #2 box. I know he was flying in one of the planes in position 1-3 but Im not sure w

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First Name : Mark

URL :

Comment : Neat website. Im looking for any information regarding a gunner named S/SGT.KENNETH R. HOFFMAN, 816TH B.S He flew with the WOLTERs crew. Im especially looking for information regarding his being wounded. I found his flight jacket, uniform and some copy ph

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First Name : john

URL : bozenab@aol.com

Comment : my uncle,eddie gusciora was shot down and killed 15 july 44 after a raid on ploesti.i believe he flew on the fort alamo 2, but was on a g model when shot down.does enbody remember him? a navigator. what was the name of his ship-if any? his brother albin d

E-Mail address : bozenab@aol.com

First Name : Richard

URL : Nester

Comment : Any surviving members of Lamar Bentlys crew who flew with my father-Bill Nester? He is still alive & well. Would love to hear from someone from the crew or relative of same.

E-Mail address : rn1640@aol.com

First Name : Bob

URL :

Comment : Believe my wifes brother was part of 840 BG shot down over Nils Yugoslavia, april 15 1944.His name James Cooper, some others were Gresham, Lundholm and Johnston.Would like any info.

E-Mail address : boconnor@netpath.net

First Name : annarita

URL :

Comment : My father Tony Civati was a little boy who lived in Sterparone, Italy in 1944. I wondered if there is anyone remembers him, when i was a little girl he always tell me about your glorious group. He went in Usa in 1997 for your reunion in Texas.

E-Mail address : cyrit@katamail.com

First Name : Charlie McCarthy

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First Name : Stephan Kester

URL :

Comment : Dear Sirs: I am looking for info on my girlfriends grandfather, Robert Francis LeClair, who served with the 483rd 840 squad. Pilot Grossman and Copilot Escardo. His plane (44-6465?) was shot down over Target Vienna and he was taken prisoner. Any info woul

E-Mail address : stephankester@hotmail.com

First Name : William

URL : Gibson

Comment : I was the copilot on the P-17 that crashed June 10, 1945 in N. Italy killing 16. Originally I was on the 840th BS Alford crew. Would like you to include a picture of that crew which is . If you dont have it let me know

E-Mail address : Gwildwillie@aol.com

First Name : Bob

URL :

Comment : Hey guys - anyone know where I can find a list of the aircraft names and nose art for the 840th? Thanks!

E-Mail address : rkryscha@kraft.com

First Name : REGINA

URL :

Comment : I PUT UP ANOTHER COMMENT ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER RICHARD GAFFNEY. HE WAS ALSO CALLED DICK GAFFNEY OR SHORTY. WELL IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO OR PICTURES OF HIM OR ANY STORIES ETC. PLEASE SEND THEM TO MY E-MAIL. THANK YOU!

E-Mail address : crosscountrygl@yahoo.com

First Name : REGINA

URL :

Comment : MY GARNDFATHER (RICHARD JOSEPH GAFFNEY) NOW DECEASED. WAS IN THE 816TH BOBBARDMENT SQUADRON. IF ANYONE HAS ANY PICTURES OF THIS GROUP OR ANY HISTORY OF THIS GROUP PLEASE E-MAIL ME. THANK YOU

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First Name : Tom

URL :

Comment : My father told me told me stories of being in the 483rd during WWII. He passed away several years ago and my son has recently asked me about his grandfather and what he did during the war. If I give you his name would you be able to find any information a

E-Mail address : tec1102@ail.com

First Name : Robert Kryscha

URL :

Comment : Hi again all - I finally found Dads log book. He served as Bombardier on Andy Grubaughs plane. Crew included Carl Melvin, Ralph Weaver, James Hanlon, Ken Hodgson, Herb Scherer, John Skarbek, Dick Bennett and Max Hansen. Anyone with info on these men or th

E-Mail address : rkryscha@kraft.com

First Name : cody a. davis age 11

URL :

Comment : my grandpa(robert e. davis) was a pilot in the 815 bomb group. i love and miss him very much.

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First Name : cody davis

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First Name : Robert Davis

URL :

Comment : My father Robert E. Davis was a pilot and he will be missed. Thankx to everyone that fought for our freedom

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First Name : Stephen

URL :

Comment : My Great Uncle Chris Yaquinto was in the squadron.

E-Mail address : slarcara@insightbb.com

First Name : rochelle gramenzi

URL :

Comment : my father, Frank Gramenzi (deceased), was a Flight Engineer on Ewald A. Swansons Crew...840th Squadron....I enjoy looking at the 483rd Bomb Group site whenever I can. I remember my father talking about his plane (The Mizpah) being shot out of the sky on J

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First Name : Margaret

URL :

Comment : What a great site., Chris. Thanks for sending it to me.

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First Name : george

URL :

Comment : want to purchase Heros of the 483rd book.

E-Mail address : egsefko@aol.com

First Name : rochelle (gramenzi) popivchak

URL :

Comment : My Father was in the plane Mizpah (#232109) on July 14, 1944 on a bombing run to an oil refinery in Budapest, Hungry. The pilot was Ewald Swanson and crew members included Berndt, Henderson, Dudley, Gramenzi, Simonelli, Hish, Bell, Kelley and Tucker. Hend

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First Name : Kimberly

URL :

Comment : I am Shannon Thorpe, JR granddaughter. I am looking for anyone that may have known him or anyone that may have pictures that they can send me. We talk all the time about friends he had, etc. Very Interesting to hear about his days in Italy. I am also look

E-Mail address : k13c2@yahoo.com

First Name : Rick

URL :

Comment : Im looking forward to the upcoming reunion in D.C., as a Friend of the 483rd, nephew of Lt. Frank Harkins, Jr., lost in the March 22, 1945 raid over Ruhland. I hope our generation will do its best to honor all veterans of the 483rd, by keeping the Associa

E-Mail address : ohara@wellington.org

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First Name : Robert

URL :

Comment : Gentlemen - Signing for my Father (Robert J. Kryscha, deceased) Bombadier of the 840th. If anyone served with him please feel free to contact me. Thanks and God Bless for all you did for us! I have a TON of photos I would be willing to digitize for you of

E-Mail address : rkryscha@kraft.com

First Name : TOMMY

URL :

Comment : FATHER, WILLIAM L. SPRAYBERRY JR. PILOT- 815TH BOMBARDMENT ANY INFO ON HIM OR CREW. HE IS DECEASED. BLESS THEM ALL.

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First Name : Loretta

URL : Wm T.(Bill) Smith

Comment : My father was a tail gunner on Don R Maclins crew, 817th squad, that was shot down on the Memmengen mission, 7/18/44. He was a POW 10 months. Would like to hear from anyone who knew him or his fellow crewmen: Karl Hattenhauer, Douglas H S Carnegie, Edwin

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First Name : Alison Birkenfeld-Vaughan

URL :

Comment : Awesome website. My grandfather was Ben Vaughan, part of the 483rd 16th....

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First Name : Cindy

URL :

Comment : I am trying to contact Sheila Lee-Oberg. Her father was Alfred Stuart Oberg. My father, Kenneth Robertson, and Stu were good friends. Please contact me.

E-Mail address : gr2jr@aol.com

First Name : Fr. Steve Binsfeld

URL :

Comment : Thanks for this website. I really believe that the men who served during the Second World War truly were and are the Greatest Generation. One of your number, Loren May, is a member of my congregtion. My father was in the medical corp in North Africa, Ital

E-Mail address : sbinsfeld@stmarystcloud.org

First Name : marc

URL :

Comment : My grandfather Herve Gazaille was a tail gunner in the 816 squad, and we have recently found a picture of his crew and plane. I would like to send the picture in to you please advise me how to.

E-Mail address : Gazaille_1@hotmail.com

First Name : robert

URL : harcus

Comment : would like to enter my e-mail address

E-Mail address : harcusb17@yahoo.com

First Name : Kim

URL :

Comment : Is there a complete listing of the plane serial numbers of the 483rd (Im especially interested in the 815th)? I would be interested in tracking down this list. Thank You

E-Mail address : retrokim@sbcglobal.net

First Name : Judith B. Smith

URL :

Comment : My Uncle, Joseph Todd Boyd, was a member of the 817th, Henry Carlisle Dent crew. He was KIA in 1945. I have attended one of the reunions-Denver Colorado, a few years ago. It was quite emotional to see all of these wonderful heroes of the 40s. I am plannin

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First Name : Sally

URL :

Comment : My father was Marvin Jorgensen. I wondered if there is anyone who remembers him

E-Mail address : donald.oldham@sbcglobal.net

First Name : Jack

URL :

Comment : Very nice web page. The mess hall was also very good. I visite Streparone recently and the villa has a medalion on an outer wall identifying the airbas site.

E-Mail address : jabrahamson@mn.rr.com

First Name : Erich

URL :

Comment : interesting story on the Memmingen raid on 20 July 1944. wonder if you veterans know whom attacked you in the Sturmangriff from the rear ? I have the whole story and there were no rockets used gentlemen........sorry with kind regards Erich

E-Mail address : njagd@charter.net

First Name : uulll@yahoo.com

URL : uulll@yahoo.com

Comment : Very interesting. Mike

E-Mail address : uulll@yahoo.com

First Name : Peter Kassak

URL : http://www.kaso.ahoj.sk/the_15th_usaaf

Comment : HI all. I am looking for men who flew Secret missions to Czechoslovakia Slovakia Tri Duby airfield). AND also can anyone tell me how many mission had BIG YANK B-17 flown on September 17, 1944? Thanks Peter:)

E-Mail address : pkassak@gmail.com

First Name : Jonathan Dray

URL :

Comment : Hi, trying to trace Melvin.S.Hershon Navigator(483rd 840th BS), Piloted by Joseph Condraski. Any photos or information greatly received

E-Mail address : jon@dray2962.freeserve.co.uk

First Name : Michele

URL :

Comment : Sirs, my name is Michele Becchi, wrote from Italy. Im an historical researcher about air war over my country in WWI, i need some historical informations. These the facts: On april 8 1945, in the footstep of Mount Cusna, in partisan held area, was the

E-Mail address : cusna@katamail.com

First Name : michael A rickey

URL :

Comment : i am the grandson to Stanton M. Rickey, and his son Thomas B. Rickey is my dad and we are family

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First Name : Madelynn Eve

URL : http://medcure.bravehost.com/actonel/

Comment : You have an outstanding good and well structured site. I enjoyed browsing through it.

E-Mail address : madelynn_eve@yahoo.com.br

First Name : John M Spear

URL :

Comment : I flew co-pilot with Paul Ray and Warren Griffin and am credited for 42 missions including Memmiggen.

E-Mail address : spearjm@yahoo.com

First Name : John

URL :

Comment : My name is John W. Farabee, Jr. I am the great nephew of First Lieutenant Harold L. Culpepper of the 816TH Bomber Squadron. His sister, Johnnie Culpepper, was my Grandmother.

E-Mail address : tcfire@bellsouth.net

First Name : John

URL : http://www.lucky-roulette.pp.ru/

Comment : New York

E-Mail address : Greetings to all! Excuse for this message, but at you excellent design of a site! Very much it was pleasant to me, I shall come here very often!

First Name : John

URL : Spear

Comment : Copilot Paul Rays Copilot Warren Griffins Pilot john Spears

E-Mail address : spearjm@yahoo.com

First Name : Anna Rosas-Adame

URL :

Comment : My grandfather would have been very proud to see this wonderful history displayed today!!! I wish he were here to see it with me!

E-Mail address : montesanna2003@yahoo.com

First Name : Leonid

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Comment : New York

E-Mail address : Good site. Me very much has liked.

First Name : Veit

URL :

Comment : I would like to find out more specifics about the crash of Doughboy Speed. As a small boy I spent many summers in the general area of the crash site. From talking to locals I learnt that the airplane entered the valley Ahrntal at very low altitude and tha

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First Name : Pete Minix

URL :

Comment : HELLO TO ALL VETERANS OR FAMILY OF: This is my 8th year of compiling and collecting data on our World War 2 veterans, it has really been a learning experience for me to communicate with men like yourself or the family of veterans. I currently have over

E-Mail address : pdmmm@msn.com

First Name : Roger E. Blomberg

URL :

Comment : Id Like to find anyone who knew my father Capt. Alan G. Blomberg. He was in the 815th. I would like to know more about him and what he did. He never spoke much of what he did, and know that I,ve been in the service I know why. He has been gone now six yea

E-Mail address : reblom@hotmail.com

First Name : Ben Guttery

URL :

Comment : Please note email change. Thanks.

E-Mail address : benguttery@sbcglobal.net

First Name : Larry Keenan

URL :

Comment : son-in-law of Clarence J. Rauch, 816 Squadron, James Beck crew

E-Mail address : Larryk@keenanarch.com

First Name : Erika Hattenhauer

URL : www.erikahappyhour.com

Comment : My uncle was Karl Hattenhauer. I beleive he flew in the Memmingen mission.

E-Mail address : erika@erikahappyhour.com

First Name : Guy Venier

URL :

Comment : I am the secretary of the 483rd and am looking for members families who had or has a member in our bomb group, either living or deceased. Please contact me.

E-Mail address : guy483rd@comcast.net

First Name : Hal Nolan

URL :

Comment : I am the nephew of William Horace Parsons, tail gunner, who was a member of the William Lanford crew that crashed on mission #15 to Belgrade, Yugo.

E-Mail address : hnolan4@cox.net

First Name : Darryl

URL :

Comment : Karl Hattenhauer was my uncle. My father and I would like to hear from anybody who remembers him. Darryl Hattenhauer

E-Mail address : iddch@asu.edu

First Name : Darryl

URL :

Comment : Karl Hattenhauer was my paternal uncle. I have a picture of him receiving the DFC. He died in 1958 in a car wreck. Karls brother Clyde (my father) has sent some artefacts to this group. My father and I would like to hear from anybody who knew Karl.

E-Mail address : iddch@asu.edu

First Name : Brian

URL : Sullivan

Comment : Member Of The 2nd BG Association

E-Mail address : bnbsullivan@charter.net

First Name : John

URL :

Comment : Great and inspiring stories on a well designed site! Thanks for all that you did for us!

E-Mail address : CmdrShroeder@aol.com

First Name : Daniel R Becker

URL :

Comment : i am the son of airmen Russell Becker 816 squadron

E-Mail address : lboud430@aol

First Name : Kimberly Thorpe

URL : Kimberly

Comment : My Grandfather, Shannon Thorpe, served from 1943-45 in Sterparone, Italy on the 816th. Does anyone know him or have any photos?

E-Mail address : kimberlyt@securitysolutions-ga.com

First Name : Bob

URL :

Comment : My uncle Lt. Doug Carnegie was navigator,817 Sq. His plane Earthquake McGoon was shot down on Memminger raid. He was in a nother plane. He watched his old plane go down. Doug passed on in 1960.

E-Mail address : edsel359@comcast.net

First Name : Jameson

URL :

Comment : Correction: Clay Finn Bell was on the Walter Earl Jones crew. The confusion is due to Kenneth E. Kehr correspondance to the family after Clay was liberated. Maybe Jones was KIA, not really sure yet.

E-Mail address : rocketheads@rocketryonline.com

First Name : Jameson

URL :

Comment : We are next of kin to Clay Finn Bell, a member of the Kenneth E. Kehr crew, 483 Bg, 816 Sq. Have little info. Any other info, contacts, etc, is appreciated.

E-Mail address : rocketheads@rocketryonline.com

First Name : Randy

URL :

Comment : My father was Joe R Dove of the 483/816 sqaurdon he was on the Morton Connely crew i would like patches of the 15 Air Force, 483 Wing and 816 Squardon if any one know where i can get them

E-Mail address : rdove@nctv.com

First Name : PATTY

URL :

Comment : My father was Henry Leon Hogan III any stories you have about him would be appreciated. He passed away in 1996 and never did talk about his life as a B-17 pilot in the war.

E-Mail address : prevers@harris.com

First Name : Daniel

URL :

Comment : I am looking for any information or pictures about the 15th Air Force, 483rd, 816th Squadron. Any information about Charles A. Giboney, Jr., Joseph W. Trufley, and Paul B. Rex, Jr. , they were the survivors with my grandfather Wallace L. Moore, after bein

E-Mail address : dmcvey@usa.com

First Name : Daniel

URL :

Comment : I am Wallace L. Moores grandson.

E-Mail address : dmcvey@usa.com

First Name : Larry

URL :

Comment : My father-inlaw was a top turret gunner.

E-Mail address : Larryk@keenanarch.com

First Name : Norman

URL : Davis

Comment : Iam a Life Member of the 483rd Bomb Group (H)

E-Mail address : NORMANJACKDAVIS@EARTHLINK.NET

First Name : bob

URL :

Comment : my uncle.Douglas H.S. Carnegie was a navagator in squadron 817,are there any pictures of his plane or the plane name on any nose art.

E-Mail address : edsel359@comcast.net

First Name : Dave

URL :

Comment : Member of the current 815th Airlift Squadron. Thanks for your service. We are proud to be in such a distinguished squadron.

E-Mail address : david.konneker@keesler.af.mil

First Name : Raul

URL :

Comment : I work as a researcher at the History Reseach Center in Rovigno in Istria (today within the Republic of Croatia, but until 1945 a part of Italy). It has been a while now that I am conducting a research about the bombing of the Allied Forces that targetted

E-Mail address : marsetic@crsrv.org

First Name : john

URL :

Comment : I am writing to you folks on the chancce that you can help me find some info on lenard Arnolds B-17,wunweakness. Iwould like to build a model of this plane for the grandson that he never knew ,my cousin. thank you

E-Mail address : jslinquist@insightbb.com

First Name : Richard

URL :

Comment : My father, sgt Edwin Morley was part of the ground crew in Italy. His specialty was propellers. He died December 1998. I have a picture of him working on a B-17 called the Big Deal. He told me that plane always came home then after one mission never retur

E-Mail address : Vtsub@aol.com

First Name : Kathy

URL :

Comment : I have a photo from my familys collection of the 483rd with commanding officer Albert Kogshe. The photo is of some 90 people and it includes names on the back of the photo. I have this because my uncle served in the 483rd - Robert Earl Sanders. If anyone

E-Mail address : blanchettk@bellsouth.net

First Name : JIM

URL :

Comment : HARLIN G. NEUMAN PILOT, 815 SQUADRON PASSED AWAY AT KING,WI VETERANS HOME ON MEMORIAL DAY, 2005

E-Mail address : ka9kua@ezwebtech.com

First Name : John Rainey

URL :

Comment : My father was in the 817 and the 483rd His name was Frank M Rainey 2ndLT

E-Mail address : jmrainey@bigfoot.com

First Name : Randy

URL :

Comment : I am the proud son of Robert (Bob) Love, tailgunner on William McMillans crew in the 816th. Is anyone familiar with this crew?

E-Mail address : randme1@comcast.net

First Name : Pete Minix

URL :

Comment : My name is Pete Minix, and my hobby for the last 7 years, has been collecting and compiling World War II veteran histories. I currently have over 160 World War II veterans, from all branches, in my private library. None of this information is given out or

E-Mail address : pdmmm@msn.com

First Name : Ben

URL :

Comment : My cousin Nolan Guttery was with the 483rd at MacDill, but was killed in a training accident in West Virginia on 1/15/44. We would love to hear from anyone who knew him or has photos from those days.

E-Mail address : benguttery@cs.com

First Name : Fred SEamon

URL : fredseamon@comcast.net

Comment : I have a photo of my Dad Ted Seamons crew. He was a radioman in 840 Squadron. None of the otehr crew members are identified. Will provide the photo to anyone who wants it. Would like to hear from other crew members as I know nothing about what happen t

E-Mail address : fredseamon@comcast.net

First Name : Guy Venier

URL :

Comment : I am the secretary of the 483rd and am looking for members families who had or has a member in our bomb group, either living or deceased. Please contact me.

E-Mail address : guy483rd@comcast.net

First Name : Hal Nolan

URL :

Comment : I am the nephew of William Horace Parsons, tail gunner, who was a member of the William Lanford crew that crashed on mission #15 to Belgrade, Yugo.

First Name : Kathy

URL :

Comment : I thank all those that I have been in contact with in the search for information on my father, Leslie G. Ling and my uncle Richard C. Craig. They were with the 483rd in Italy. This is a great site to find friends of those lost and those still living. Any

E-Mail address : ling_bear@hotmail.com or bgasbrd@yahoo.com

First Name : Tyler

URL :

Comment : My father in-law was George S. Gray,Tonawanda,NY.Im looking for anyone that has info on what plane he flew in.He loved to tell stories,I loved to listen to them.

E-Mail address : sears3402@aol.com

First Name : Donald L Chapman

URL : hutchtel.net

Comment : Flew lead plane for raid over Brux Oil Refinery Xmas Day, 1944. Guided by radar over clouds on bomb run. I was the pilot on this mission. Went down in Jugoslavia.

E-Mail address : dchapman@hutchgel.net

First Name : Donald L Chapman

URL : hutchtel.net

Comment : Flew lead plane for raid over Brux Oil Refinery Xmas Day, 1944. Guided by radar over clouds on bomb run. I was the pilot on this mission. Went down in Jugoslavia.

E-Mail address : dchapman@hutchgel.net

First Name : Donald

URL : hutchtel.net

Comment : Survived the Memmingen Christmas Day Raid of 1944 as P.O.W.s I was the pilot of the lead bomber on that mission, with what I believe was a successful run over the target, where we got hammered with flak, and sustained damage -- forcing us to bail out over

E-Mail address : dchapman@hutchgel.net

First Name : Donald

URL :

E-Mail address : dchapman@hutchgel.net

First Name : Guy Venier

URL :

Comment : I am the secretary of the 483rd and am looking for members families who had or has a member in our bomb group, either living or deceased. Please contact me.

E-Mail address : guy483rd@comcast.net

First Name : Susie

URL :

Comment : Im looking for anyone who knew my father, Melvin L. Ruff, or anything about his plane the Lilly Whiter.

E-Mail address : susiejune8@yahoo.com

First Name : Rodney

URL :

Comment : My grandfather was Calvin Cecil Patterson with the 817th squadron of the 483rd. I am looking for anyone that may have known him. BTW, the aviation museum at Warner Robbins AFB in Warner Robbins, GA has an excellent display of the 483rd.

E-Mail address : rodney_champion@yahoo.com

First Name : Howard

URL : Stien

Comment : My last name is misspelled in the 483d registery. Correct spelling is Stien not Stein as the records show

E-Mail address : stienway@comcast.net

First Name : Robert

URL : Bailey

Comment : 816th Squadron Joe Smith Crew /ball turret gunner

E-Mail address : rvbblueskies@aol.com

First Name : Campbell L. Lawson

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : SBruzina@cinci.rr.com

First Name : Diane

URL : Woodruff

Comment : Im at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Il, visiting my father, Russ Heflin, whos is a past president and newsletter editor (for a dozen years) of the 483rd Bomb Group. Im helping him access the website from the library here at the veterans home. He s

E-Mail address : dwdropin@aol.com

First Name : Rodney

URL :

Comment : My grandfather, Calvin Cecil Patterson was a member of the 817th squadron. I am looking for anyone that knew him in the service.

E-Mail address : rchampion@na.ko.com

First Name : Brian

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : blechhammer@sbcglobal.net

First Name :

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : rtesta1@hotmail.com

First Name : Echelberger, Paul N8BUU

URL :

Comment : Just looking for an info about my dads brother Ted. Armorer or Airplane armorer. Now I see what the the red tail commnetts of the the past are about!

E-Mail address : ntaceng@sprintmail.com

First Name : Don

URL : ddbentzen@verizon.net

Comment : Congrats to a great group, I was a member, and flew as a pilot with the 817th also survived Memmengen nice to see that you have kept the spirit Don Bentzen

E-Mail address : ddbentzen@verizon.net

First Name : Richard

URL :

Comment : My father was part of the ground crew for the 843rd. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 84. I have a picture of him working on a B-17 named the Big Deal. Does anyone know what happened to that plane? I remember my father telling me that this plane kept

E-Mail address : vtsub@aol.com

First Name : mayer

URL : www.tireal.at

Comment : ´

E-Mail address : tireal@tireal.at

First Name : Larry

URL :

Comment : Enjoyed your web site. My hat goes off to all of you who served our country durring WW11. I have crawled inside the B17 and its a tight fit. You were all so young at that time. I know the price both you & your families paid durring that time. May God bles

E-Mail address : huntlp@aol.com

First Name : Georg

URL :

Comment : Hello, I am interested about air war and near my home fell B-17G during World war two. I found that It was B-17G 42-32097named SLIP STREAM, and it was former SADIE HAWKINSin 483rd BG 817th BS. Glen MacSprran were flying some missions with until 31.march

E-Mail address : liberator@centrum.cz

First Name : Anne

URL :

Comment : My father James M. McCarthy was a member of this group. He passed away last week on April 13, 2005, 9 days before his 83rd birthday. He is buried at the Dallas/Dt. Worth National Cemetery.

E-Mail address : abissonn@ssafara.net

First Name : Sharon

URL :

Comment : I believe my dad, Jay Cliff Gray, was in the 815th Squadron.

E-Mail address : perragrande@yahoo.com

First Name : Eric

URL :

Comment : Im the son-in-law of one of your pilots (Buekers, 816th squadron) and would like to get a copy of the book Heroes of the 483rd by Jacob Grimm for him. Can you help?

E-Mail address : eric.schacher@itt.com

First Name : Kevin

URL :

Comment : My Dad James L Barrett was with the 483rd, 816 Squadron.Serving as pilot. He resides is El Cajon CA.

E-Mail address : kevinbfm@hotmail.com

First Name : Ben Adams

URL :

Comment : This is a great web site and a model for all.

E-Mail address : benhadams@verizon.net

First Name : Terry Schopf

URL :

Comment : My grandfather is Kenneth Robertson of Oklahoma City, Ok. He was a gunner with the 483rd..and I am very proud of him.

E-Mail address : terrys827@aol.com

First Name : Deborah Burlew

URL :

Comment : My Father was tail gunner in the 815. I am very proud of him. I have read every story in the 483 book. Thanks to all!!!

E-Mail address : debjag1 @peoplepc.com

First Name : James

URL :

Comment : Followed linktrying totrackmy last name, Kellenberger, and family heritage.

E-Mail address : chefjk@yahoo.com

First Name : Gunter

URL :

Comment : great to find this site! i was a member of the 815 TCS at Tachikawa, Japan from 64 to 68. enjoyed the history of the squadron. let me know when you have your next reunion. will attend. By the way, we, the 815th TCS, will have our next reunion at Seattle i

E-Mail address : g_sbrunk@msn.com

First Name : Warren Thompson

URL :

Comment : I have been a military aviation writer for 40 years. I am writing another article on the B-17 in WWII. If any of the members have any photographs and/or color slides, I would sure like to talk with them. I am also interested in getting personal stories ab

E-Mail address : migalley@bellsouth.net

First Name : george

URL :

Comment : Ret USAF 815 TCS formerly 815 Bomb Sq of 483rd c130 Japan 62-66.Reunion 06 Seattle will invite WWll 815th members to Boeing,etc.B17 Sea to Ephrata,Wa 43

E-Mail address : georgerado@comcast.net

First Name : Mayer

URL : Jakob

Comment : on 6th of April a B17 crashed over our Alps near the Austian - Italian border. Was this ship from the 483rd BG?. I was in San Diego at the Reunion. Jakob

E-Mail address : tireal@tireal.at

First Name : Keith Journey

URL :

Comment : I am the son and law of Authur (Andy) Frank Anders. Andy passed away on November 1, 2004. Andy was a great friend to me and I will miss him. While going through his effects I discovered the association and would like to hear from anyone who remembered And

E-Mail address : journeyboys@yahoo.com

First Name : charlie

URL :

Comment : trained with 483rd group transferred to 99th group after arriving tunis, n.africa in march 44 looking for old friends in 483

E-Mail address : reneehamm@aol.com

First Name : Jim

URL : jerench1@netzero.net

Comment : My cousin Richard ORoark was the navigator on the George A. Gammon crew. Contact me for the current info. on all the crew members.

E-Mail address : jerench1@netzero.net

First Name : Shane Garhart

URL :

Comment : My grand father was Lt. Bernard Garhart, he was a Navagator on Cpt. Goeslings crew i would like to say if anyone knows him he is still alive today.

E-Mail address : homes@c-2-r.com

First Name : Michel

URL :

Comment : Grandson of Alvin W. Bruder, who served on George A. Gammons crew in the 816th Squadron

E-Mail address : michelhiggs@hotmail.com

First Name : Mary Ellen

URL : mekbhk@hotmail.com

Comment : i am writing on behalf of my father, John W. Holbrook. he was a member of Don C. Woods crew. John would very much like to attend the reunion but is unable to do so. He would very much like to contact Don C. Wood. and talk to him by phone. Johns phone #

E-Mail address : mekbhk@hotmail.com

First Name : Charlie

URL :

Comment : I flew with the 483rd and Im trying to get information on Kenneth Funk. He flew with me as a ball turret gunner. I was a radio gunner. Thanks Charlie Flowe

E-Mail address : BrianHam@aol.com

First Name : Charlie

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address :

First Name : Marty

URL :

Comment : Does anyone have any information on B-17G 42-32013 Ole Mose? It was transfered from the 483rd to the 99th, and my uncle was on it when it was shot down on its first mission. Any info, photos, leads would be appreciated. Thanks. Marty Upchurch (martyjhawk@

E-Mail address : martyjhawk@aol.com

First Name : rudy

URL :

Comment : Father-in-law was Harvy S. Myers, 817sq co-pilot on Matthew Smiths plane Virgils Virgins. Would like to have picture of plane and crew.

E-Mail address : kasperr@earthlink.net

First Name : michael

URL :

Comment : I am writtig to inform you that my father francis w curry passed away on 04/12/04. My father was a member of the 483rd bomb group.

E-Mail address : mikepatc@worldnet.att.net

First Name : Hayne

URL :

Comment : Im an aviation artist and Im doing some research of a B-17F that passed through the 483rd between 3/31/44 and 6/11/44. The aircraft was named Wabash Cannon Ball B#41-24361. Ive met air crews that served on her from the 32nd BG and 2nd BG. She also served

E-Mail address : wngdrmft@bellsouth.net

First Name : nancy

URL :

Comment : Hi, Im an associate member of the 483d Bombardment Group Association. You still need a picture of the Warren E.C Wacker crew (my father-in-law). Great site, Ill visit again.

E-Mail address : jmeteorite@aol.com

First Name : kevin

URL :

Comment : My uncle was a crew chief in the 816 squadron, and the pilots name was Lt. Hommel. I believe he was on the Shoo-Shoo Baby II and was one of five that didnt make it out

E-Mail address : kevinskahan@sbcglobal.net

First Name : robert

URL :

Comment : I am a member of the 483rd BG and would like to change my email address to the one below. Robert P. Harcus Fremont, OH.43420

E-Mail address : harcusb17@yahoo.com

First Name : robert

URL :

Comment : I am a member of the 483rd BG and would like to change my email address to the one below. Robert P. Harcus Fremont, OH.43420

E-Mail address : harcusb17@yahoo.com

First Name : Nathan

URL :

Comment : My grandfather, Joseph Plant, was a pilot in the 816th. I grew up admiring the B-17 and his stories. This website is a wonderful source of info for us family members. Thanks for putting it on the web.

E-Mail address : nathan_plant@sbcglobal.net

First Name : Rick Grindal

URL :

Comment : My dad was in 840th Ballturette 10 missions Tom Carter crew.He is now in nursing home, but his mind is still sharp.Thanks to all.

E-Mail address : rgsheetmetal@gwi.net

First Name : Debby

URL :

Comment : My dad, Leslie G. Ling, served on Bill Jeffs crew with the 817th. He was the navigator on the BGASBRD. My sister, Kathy, and I are gathering all info we can on my dad and uncle, Richard Craig.

E-Mail address : deb5shill@comcast.net

First Name : Daniel

URL :

Comment : I am looking for information in regards to the Goesling Crew 816th squadron. If anyone has served in this unit I would like to hear from you or any family members.

E-Mail address : danberrd@verizon.net

First Name : Dorothy Shalev

URL :

Comment : My father Robert McCormick served in 840th Bombardment Squadron in Italy, N. Africa, Rhineland, Balkans, Apinnenes. Does anyone remember him? Would love to hear more about your group. Thank you.

E-Mail address : dorothy.shalev@earthlink.net

First Name : Tom Green

URL :

Comment : My father, MSgt Fred Karel was flight chief for the 816th when he was dischared in Sept of 45. Does anyone remember him? I have the original of his discharge. I was adopted at 3 by grandparents so didnt meet him until 1965. thanks. Tom Green, COL, AUS, Re

E-Mail address : tom.green1@comcast.net

First Name : Mike

URL :

Comment : Does anyone recall a pilot or co-pilot by the name of Norman Gordon? I know he was in the 15th AAF but do not know which B.G. he was in.

E-Mail address : crosmanmj@comcast.net

First Name : T. SOUTHERLAND

URL :

Comment : I salute all who served in the 483rd. I served 21 years in the 116th Ga. A.N.G. 4 of those years I was the crew chief of a B-1 with nose art from a 483rd B-17. Mr. Bones was a skeleton leaning on a bomb smoking a cigar. Does any one remember the B-17 with

E-Mail address : thomas.southerland@robins.af.mil

First Name : Michael

URL :

Comment : I was researching my grandfathers brother, William D. Bill Minor who was a ground crew member of the 817th squadron. He has recently passed and I was very interested in his experiences in Italy. Your site provided much valuable information regarding the g

E-Mail address : msb53va@aol.com

First Name : robert harcus

URL : harcusb17@yahoo.com

Comment : anyone left from the warren owens crew in the 840th?

E-Mail address : harcusb17@yahoo.com

First Name : Michele

URL :

Comment : My father passed away last June and I have his copy of the book published in May 1945. Is there any place that owudl like to have it in their archives?

E-Mail address : micheleloomis@comcast.net

First Name : RICHARD

URL : WEBER

Comment :

E-Mail address : RKMWEBER@AOL.COM

First Name :

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : Dloesch73@aol.com

First Name : Eileen

URL :

Comment : How do we submit photos of the 816 squadron? (Dan Schulgassers squadron)

E-Mail address : grandmomob@aol.com

First Name : Frank Czaplicki

URL : frankted722@hotmail.com

Comment : Who is attending WWII Memorial festivities in DC on 5/29/04? I am. Would love to hear from others.

E-Mail address : frankted722@hotmail.com

First Name : Sheila Lee-Oberg

URL :

Comment : My father was Alfred Stuart Oberg. He was a waist gunner on a B-17 and shot down over the Ploesti Oil fields March 22, 1945. He was a POW in a camp in Chezk. I would love to talk to anyone he served with that knew him. He passed on a couple years ago and

E-Mail address : sheila.lee47@verizon.net

First Name : Marc Gazaille

URL :

Comment : My Grand Father served in the 483rd during WWII, and he will be attending the dedication cerimony in Washington for the WWII memorial. I am looking foe other memmbers who will be going so he could possible meet up with some old freinds. His name is Herve

E-Mail address : Gazaille_1@hotmail.com

First Name : Fred Neale

URL :

Comment : Looking for a copy of Heros of the 483rd for member POW

E-Mail address : pneale@glade.net

First Name : Arthur Picaretto

URL :

Comment : Served in the 483rd in Italy as a Radar repair person. Went to Italy on the 1st radar ship. Im his cousin and very proud of him that he fought for my freedom!

E-Mail address : feldman@localnet.com

First Name : Janet Covington

URL :

Comment : I am enjoying learning about the 483rd. My father, Thomas Walls, served with this group. I am trying to learn more about his war experiences.

E-Mail address : covingto@bellsouth.net

First Name : robert

URL : harcus

Comment : anyone remember the wrren owens crew?

E-Mail address : rpharcus@wcnet.org

First Name : sandor sarkady

URL :

Comment : bOMB STRIKE pHOTO sOPRON hUNGARY mARCH 4, 1945 ?

E-Mail address : IFJ.ALEX@PRO.HU

First Name : maria

URL :

Comment : I just want to say thank you for all of your sacrifices for my freedom. i proud to serve! god bless you all

E-Mail address : maria.rohr@pope.af.mil

First Name : Robert

URL : Nichols

Comment : Just discovered the web page. It looks good. I was in the 840th as a radar navigator-bombardier

E-Mail address : rdn5623@AOL.com

First Name : rochelle

URL : http://www.483rd.com/105.html

Comment : my father was in the 840th squadron....the picture of his plane...the Mizpah...is shown in the 483rd picture gallery...it was the plane with the nose shot off which was crashed on 7/14/44......it was a thrill to see it on the web.

E-Mail address : roepop@sprynet.com

First Name : Daniel

URL :

Comment : Great site!!!!! My grandfather Davis Stein was part of the 817th squadron. He was a navagator of the crew of Matthew Smith.If anyone knows him or has reference of his plane/crew please contact me.

E-Mail address : hummer10248@yahoo.com

First Name : George

URL :

Comment : Of the 817th, Donald Saunders crew, would like to correspond with anyone about it.

E-Mail address : geodom@msn.com

First Name : Glen R. Pinkston

URL :

Comment : Was in 816th, Hans Gusserson crew.Does anyone remember seeing one of our new planes burn while parked on the ramp at McDill? Havent heard anyone mention it. Would like to hear from anyone that remembers.

E-Mail address : pgrp1950@qx.net

First Name : Bill Salmon

URL :

Comment : My brother Bill Salmon flew with the 483rd from Foggia in Feb-May 1945. He now lives in Virginia Beach VA. Write and I will forward your letter to him. RichSalmon

E-Mail address : rich.salmon@mail.com

First Name : Don

URL :

Comment : Thanks for this site. My father was a proud member of the 816th Bomb Sq and I miss him still.

E-Mail address : dhessenflo@aol.com

First Name : John J.

URL : Faklis

Comment : I was a member of the 816th Squadron of the 483rd Bomb Group (H) in Italy.

E-Mail address : JHNFKL@aol.com

First Name : Robert

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : rbt697@aol.com

First Name : Jack

URL :

Comment : Looking for anyone who might have know my Dad: John "Jack" Downey, navigator, based in Italy, retrained and flew fighters in Korea, retired in 1961. Thanks

E-Mail address : jpdcorp@sover.net

First Name : Scott

URL :

Comment : My father Paul Kittleson, now deceased, was in the 840th squadron, Donald Chapman crew. He wrote his memories of his time as a POW. We would be happy to share these and to hopefully hear back from fellow crew members/their families.

E-Mail address : scottkittleson@aol.com

First Name : James Kendall

URL :

Comment : Very nice website. I was hoping if anyone out there might have known my uncle. His name is Haymond Pell Kendall. He was an airplane armorer with the 483rd Bomb Group and with the 840th Bomb Sqardron. Sadly he passed away three years ago, but he did tell s

E-Mail address : saxus78@yahoo.com

First Name : Ken Caspar

URL :

Comment : BT gunner -Prescott Crew.Crash landing near Kuscunmaja Hungry.Returned twice at the request of friends made Am 77 now and never will forget.

E-Mail address : okbc1104@aol.com

First Name : KC

URL :

Comment : Wonder if anyone knew Leslie G. Ling of William I. Jeffs Crew with the 817th or Richard C. Craig with Con L. Robinson Crew of the 817th. Looking for any information on Leslie cause he is my dad and Richard, which was killed during the 22 March 1945 Ruhlan

E-Mail address : ling_bear@hotmail.com

First Name : John

URL : Galt

Comment : Member 483rd Bomb Group Dec. 1943 to July 18, 1944.

E-Mail address : johngalt@webtv.net

First Name : John

URL : Galt

Comment : Member 483rd Bomb Group Dec. 1943 to July 18, 1944.

E-Mail address : johngalt@webtv.net

First Name : Ed Gurka, Jr.

URL :

Comment : My father served in 815BS/483rd as the navigator with Marshall Makinster's crew. Any info re other crew members will be appreciated. Dad is still alive, but has Altzeimer's.

E-Mail address : edward.gurka@gsa.gov

First Name : Edward

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : edward.gurka@gsa.gov

First Name : Bob Moser

URL : www.avi8ors.com

Comment : It was a pleasure for the AVI8ORS to sing for you fine people in September. We had a blast. Hope to see you all again sometime soon. God bless you all. You will forever be my heroes!!

E-Mail address : music@avi8ors.com

First Name : Randal

URL :

Comment : Any photos/info on 815th B-17's "Wolf's Lair" and "Goody Goody Girl". SSGT Ed Potocki F/E on these acft.

E-Mail address : pasadena@powerup.com.au

First Name : Randal

URL :

Comment : My father-in-law, SSGT Edward Potocki was flight engineer/top turrett gunner Hilmer Landholt's crew 815th BS, 483rd BG. 31 missions and was an original group member. Anyone remember him?? He is fit and well and living in Michigan.

E-Mail address : pasadena@powerup.com.au

First Name : Charles

URL : Stuckert

Comment : I was a ball turret gunner in the 815th squadron. My pilot was Raymond L. Price. I flew 50 missions and my last one was on Dec. 28th 1944

E-Mail address : candm@glccomputers.com

First Name : Albert

URL :

Comment : I just wanted to drop a quick line to say just how much I enjoyed the Omamha reunion last month. It was an honor to meet so many of the veterans of the 483rd in person after reading so much about you in "Heros of the 483rd." I look forward to future reuni

E-Mail address : albert.leftwich@us.army.mil

First Name : sue

URL :

Comment : Thank God for the 483rd and all the brave souls who were in wwII for we would not have our freedoms today. May God Bless each and everyone that is still alive. They don't make them like that anymore anymore.

E-Mail address : jjsch316@msn.com

First Name : robert

URL : harcus

Comment : anyone in the 840th that remembers the warren owens crew members ?

E-Mail address : rpharcus@wcnet.org

First Name : Irene

URL :

Comment : Nice web site!

E-Mail address : inola82@yahoo.com

First Name : Scott

URL :

Comment : Omaha welcomes the brave men of your association and thanks you for your valiant deeds done so long ago. May all that is good come to you and yours!!!

E-Mail address :

First Name : Ralph

URL :

Comment : great website

E-Mail address : rgrandpaf@cs.cpm

First Name :

URL :

Comment : Outstanding!

E-Mail address : svilter@cox.net

First Name :

URL :

Comment : I know a man named Gordon Sternbeck. He lives in Appleton WI and was in the 483rd. He was shot down 58 years ago on Sept 13 on his 27th mission. Gordy was a ball turret gunner. He was in the Polish underground for a year before he was able to get back.He

E-Mail address : MrAMX2U@webtv.net

First Name : Jim Miller

URL :

Comment : Flew as Co-Pilot on the Ken Quick crew. 817th Squadron

E-Mail address : b17jim@msn.com

First Name : Jim Miller

URL :

Comment : Co-Pilot on the Ken Quick crew 817 Squadron. Always enjoy our annual get-to-gethers.

E-Mail address : b17jim@msn.com

First Name : Daniel

URL :

Comment : Hi, great site! My gandfather, David Stein, was in the 817th squadron. I was wondering if anyone knew him or has photos of his crew/for fun. Anyways thanks veterans allowing my generation to learn about what really happened.

E-Mail address : viper10248@yahoo.com

First Name : Bill

URL :

Comment : Looking for more history about my grandfather, Edward F. Kozlowski. Member of oliver R. Kings crew, 483rd 815th. He was a Flight Engineer. He recalls only two plane numbers now (there were more (474,022) Please contact me if you have information to share.

E-Mail address : forgette@endinfosys.com

First Name : Joyce

URL :

Comment : I would be interestedin hearing from anyone who served with my father, Joe L.Rutan, or on his crew (the 840th squardon) in Italy. I grew up on stories of his WWII experiences, but have few pictures. I'd appreciate hearing from you.

E-Mail address : olddagolady@aol.com

First Name : Barb Herr

URL :

Comment : Why don't you ever bring the reunion to the East (i.e., Pittsburgh area)?

E-Mail address : bjh@sei.cmu.edu

First Name : Melvin

URL : Sinquefield

Comment : Member 815 Sqd,Crew 505, I. O. Teasley crew,left waist gunner, completed 50 missions,April-Aug,1944

E-Mail address : mhsinq01@yahoo.com

First Name : Tim

URL :

Comment : I'm looking to help a freind find out more about her dad's service w/ the 483rdbombardment group (H). His name was Peter Xepolitos and he was a top turret gunner serving with the group in the ETO from 9/44 to 5/45. He flew 35 sorties over enemy territory

E-Mail address : timcher111@aol.com

First Name : Przemo

URL : Pawlowicz

Comment : Very near from my home, landed B-17 - Con Robinson crew (22 march 1945 Ruhland mission)died Chupa and Craig. U.S. exhumation was in 1946. Where i can find list/ information of US airmens exhumation after the war, on the territory of Poland?

E-Mail address : pawlowicz@starostwo.olawa.pl

First Name : John A.

URL : Campbell

Comment : The pictures are great. I had forgotten how young we all were.

E-Mail address : John.Campbell86@Verizon.com

First Name : George

URL : Hite

Comment : We were the greatest and ALWAYS will be, regardless of what war or battle that might be mentioned----unless it is ours WW2!!!!!

E-Mail address : Ramses 253@aol.com

First Name : Craig W Zinn

URL :

Comment : MY DAD WAS IN THE 816TH.HIS NAME WAS RORERT W ZINN JR.HE WAS SHOT DOWN APRIL 25, 1945.I HAVE SOME GREAT PICS THAT I WOULD LOVE TO GET TO SOMEBODY.I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MY DADS CREW ON THE 816TH.LONG LIVE THE 483rd.

E-Mail address : czman@earthlink.net

First Name : Laurie Koenigs

URL :

Comment : Daughter of Raymond J. Koenigs-817th. Great site--Hoping to see you all in Omaha!

E-Mail address : kittybordeaux@hotmail.com

First Name : GE Ashford

URL : Houston, Texas 7-24-02

Comment : I was not in the 483rd BG but flew and trained with Lt. Momberg 840 BS in Avon Park, FL. Was removed because of A & B crews. Sure made me feel like a throw back until picked up by Lt. Gulley who brought us to 301st BG--352ndBS. Shot down Mar. 12-45. I am

E-Mail address : gashford@wt.net

First Name : Luigino Caliaro

URL :

Comment : I'm looking for photos and news regarding the B 17F " Fort AlamoII" of 840th BS. Anyone can help me please contact me.

E-Mail address : aerophoto@libero.it

First Name : William Tuxworth

URL :

Comment : Very Good. Glad to see it updated.

E-Mail address : billtux@comcast.net

First Name : guido venier

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : guy483rd@home.com

First Name : Mike

URL : Szteliga

Comment : I am trying to find out if your book "Heros of the 483rd" is available anywhere. My dad flew 50 missions in Italy and I would love to give him a copy.

E-Mail address : mszteliga@yahoo.com

First Name : Edward

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : edward.gurka@gsa.gov

First Name : Tom Milburn

URL :

Comment : I think my Grnadfather Thomas G "Tex" Milburn was on 2 planes at one time or another the bad penny and the Mizpah. I like this page and have a lot of respect and admiration for the men who did these things.

E-Mail address : TPD1865@Yahoo.com

First Name : "MICKEY NAV."

URL :

Comment : STILL KICKIN' TOMORROW I HIT 80! THE FIRST 80 IS THE TOUGHEST.

E-Mail address : ANCNAV@CS.COM

First Name : geoge

URL :

Comment : searching for info on ac#42-29480. transfered to 483rd 31 Mar 44. transferred back to 99th 17 May 44. plane was named "Cotton-Eyed Joe." Thank You

E-Mail address : kurlee@big-river.net

First Name : Rick

URL : www.wellington.org

Comment : I'm the nephew of Lt. Frank B. "Panco" Harkins, 840th Squadron, lost over Ruhland, Germany, on March 22, 1945. Any information from any surviving comrades of my uncle would be most sincerely appreciated! God bless.

E-Mail address : Chico4ever@aol.com

First Name : Rick

URL : www.wellington.org

Comment : P.S. to earlier listing: I believe my uncle was in the Warren E.C. Wacker Crew.

E-Mail address : Chico4ever@aol.com

First Name : OCIE

URL : ogwvictoria@hotmail.com

Comment : Hope to see all members at reunion in Omaha this year!

E-Mail address : ogwvictoria@hotmail.com

First Name : dan berardi

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : dannyb@worldnet.att.net

First Name : Ben Adams

URL :

Comment : I'm glad I'm now listed as the ex-Pres 2001 but so proud in that post. See everyone hopefully in Omaha this year

E-Mail address : benhadams@earthlink.net

First Name : Kathy

URL :

Comment : Wonderful website! Thanks guys for all you did.

E-Mail address : kam1058@aol.com

First Name : Pat

URL : revpatfisher

Comment : You all can stand proud for your sacrifices to our country!!! Thanks for sharing your experiences on the web!!

E-Mail address : revpatfisher@juno.com

First Name : Dave

URL :

Comment : I'd like to know if anybody out there knows what aircraft my grandfather flew on. His name is Robert L Green Sr.. He passed away a few years back and I would really appreciate any info I can get.

E-Mail address : david.green@pope.af.mil

First Name : Richard

URL :

Comment : I am the son of Paul E. Ray, pilot in the 815th. As many know, he died in March 95. His wife, Elizabeth, has also died, succombing to cancer in June 99. My father never forgot his brothers-in-arms, and as a result, I also remember. R.P. Ray, Sr Chief Pet

E-Mail address : bray@shreve.net

First Name : Jim

URL :

Comment : Thanks Vets ! Looking for info, photos of anything pertaining to "Jack C. Kent" crew of the 817th. Anything would help. Son really would like more info.

E-Mail address : Garvin1out@aol.com

First Name : Carmelo A. Torres (Charlie)

URL : charlieandchevy@msn.com

Comment : You all have done a wonderful and beautiful job at the 483rd BG Association. I'm new when it comes to computers but in searching here and there for a book I'm writing; I found an error (not your error but the Ohio Aviations Museum) which shows my crews pl

E-Mail address : Charlieandchevy@msn.com

First Name : Dale C. Wolfgang

URL :

Comment : This is really Earl Wolfgang signing the guest book for my father, Dale C. Wolfgang. Dad is not into computers. He lives in New Waterford, Ohio, was 81 in April of this year and is doing well. E-mail address is Earl's.

E-Mail address : wolofgang@aquik.net

First Name : Mary Beth

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address :

First Name : Mary Beth

URL : Sylvia

Comment : My dad, Theodore B. Lashells, was a pilot in the 483rd Group, Squadron 840. I would be interested in corresponding with anyone who flew with him. Thank you.

E-Mail address : bethnp3399@aol.com

First Name : Robert ( Bob )

URL : Bailey 816th

Comment : Great !!

E-Mail address : rvbblueskies@aol.com

First Name : Tony Coulter

URL :

Comment : I am a neighbor of Jim O'Brien. He has told me many stories of his service and I am happy to have found your site. Thank you for your devotion and service to our country

E-Mail address : tcfrombc@comcast,net

First Name : Carmelo

URL :

Comment : Combat mission number 15 to Weiner Neustadt, on May 10, 1944 is wrongly indicated as Weiner Neustadt, Germany. It is Austria and not Germany. Perhaps you can correct. (That was the mission my crew was shot down on.

E-Mail address : charlieandchevy@msn.com

First Name : Don

URL : Bentzen

Comment : Congratulations on the great job you are doing to bring the 483rd to the view ofpeople today Don Bentzen 817th sqdn

E-Mail address : DandDZero1@aol.com

First Name : Tony Coulter

URL :

Comment : Tremendous site I would like to submit some photos if I may.

E-Mail address : tcfrombc@comcast.net

First Name : marc

URL :

Comment : I'm doing genealogical research for my French wife, who lost family in the bombing raid on the town of St Etienne, 26 May, 1944. The 483rd participated, along with the 2nd, 97th, 301st, and 463rd. If anyone knows anything about this mission, I'd love to h

E-Mail address : marc.swanson@wanadoo.fr

First Name : Paul

URL :

Comment : Hi, I am looking for a picture of the Linn, Gorman & Self Crew that flew the first shuttle to Russia. My father "Harry Watt" was top turret gunner\engineer on that Crew.

E-Mail address : pwatt@cpuinc.net

First Name : thomas

URL :

Comment : My father Adam Jez flew with the 816th. I believe in the B-17 "Rooky". I'd being interested in hearing from anyone knowing anything about his crew, plane, and missions.

E-Mail address : tljez@aol.com

First Name : Paul

URL :

Comment : I am looking for any documents and pictures of the following crews. Jack Kent - Hattenhauer - Memmigen Raid, Linn, Gorman & Self Crew - first shuttle to Russia. My Father crewed with each crew.

E-Mail address : Paul Watt, Sr.

First Name : Lynn

URL :

Comment : My grandfather was in the 817th squadron - Kenneth B. Quick crew. Would love to submit a crew photo and hear any stories anyone has to share for the scrapbook I'm making for my grandfather.

E-Mail address : scrappergirl@earthlink.net

First Name : Daniel

URL : viper10248@yahoo.com

Comment : Great site!!!!! My grandfather Davis Stein was part of the 483rd bomb group/817 squadron. He was a navagator on what i think was called the Virgil's Virgins.If anyone knows him or has reference to photos of his plane/crew please contact me.

E-Mail address : viper10248@yahoo.com

First Name : Robert Fellner

URL :

Comment : Nice web site. Will revisit Anyone having known John Thomas Dye III please contact me via email. Be sure to reference F/O Dye in the subject line. Thank you

E-Mail address : rbtfellner@aol.com

First Name : Guido "Guy"

URL :

Comment : This is the correct e-mail address

E-Mail address : guy483rd@comcast.net

First Name : james

URL : stevenson

Comment : I am a friend of Larry La Flamme whois a member of Glen Mc Sparran's crew whos picture appears in the 817sq. pictures.What a wonderful web site.

E-Mail address : jhs27@netzero.net

First Name : Debbie

URL :

Comment : I am the niece of Fred "Bill" Wickham of the 817th squadron. He was killed over Sophia, Bulgaria, on March 30, 1944, when two planes collided. Any information that anyone can provide about my uncle would be appreciated. Thank you!

E-Mail address : dhayes@triad.rr.com

First Name : Paul

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : puldelory@surfmk.com

First Name : Paul

URL :

Comment : I was tailgunner on the Bud Bush Crew and fortunately was at rest camp on Capri when Bud's plane was shot down. To this day I miss all that were aboard at the time.

E-Mail address : pauldelory@surfmk.com

First Name : Steve

URL :

Comment : I am the son of Steve Koly who was in the 483rd/ 816th squardron. He was a waist gunner who flew in over 50 missions. I am trying to find information on what crew he was with

E-Mail address :

First Name : Steve

URL :

Comment : I am the son of Steve Koly who was in the 483rd/ 816th squardron. He was a waist gunner who flew in over 50 missions. I am trying to find information on what crew he was with

E-Mail address : stephenjkoly@earthlink.net

First Name : Glen R. Pinkston

URL :

Comment : I was an engineer,right waist gunner on Hans B. Gussarson's crew.Am the only member of the crew still living, unless John F. Buckley Jr.,the radio operator is still living. Haven't been able to contact him. Enjoy the websight,and if anyone remembers me,dr

E-Mail address : pgrp1950@kih.net

First Name : Jack

URL :

Comment : Summer: jabraham@uslink.com

E-Mail address : jabrahamson@msn.rr.com

First Name : Jack

URL :

Comment : Navigator with Fred Vaughn and Gray Anyone out there still alive--Bouchard I know you must be around with a little skin off your butt because Gray buzzed the field. Hope you are well. Visited Streparone and the field last year. Met the caretaker and pa

E-Mail address : jabraham@uslink.com

First Name : Marc

URL :

Comment : Hello folks, I'm researching a single mission: St Etienne, France - 26 May 1944. My French wife lost family in the mission, but I started to research it, they never knew the background. I have learned that the 483rd was there, and I would deeply apprecia

E-Mail address : marc.swanson@wanadoo.fr

First Name : Dale Sargent

URL :

Comment : 840th,Group Photo Section

E-Mail address : dalecsargent.hotmail.com

First Name : Bob Thornberry

URL :

Comment :

E-Mail address : rbt697@aol.com

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First Name:

ron

URL:

HIlliard

Comment:

. Son of Raymond Hilliard WW II Vet.

E-Mail address:

philliard@heartnet.com

First Name:

guido venier

URL:

Comment:

E-Mail address:

guy483rd@home.com

First Name:

Joseph

URL:

Comment:

Wonderful Site

E-Mail address:

jppardy@aol.com

First Name:

Charles

URL:

Comment:

STANLEY SMITH WHO WAS IN R. JACK FRANK'S CREW OF SQDN. 815 WAS MY COUSIN. HE WAS SHOT DOWN OVER LINZ, AUSTRIA IN DEC., 1944. THAT WAS OVER 56 YEARS AGO YET HIS MEMORY STILL LIVES WITH US. HE IS LOVED AND MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.

E-Mail address:

adpro@ktc.com

First Name:

URL:

Comment:

E-Mail address:

philliard@heart.net

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First Name:

Kenneth

URL:

Taylor

Comment:

Enjoyed the site very much including my photo in the 816th squadron Joe White group.

E-Mail address:

dorcas@ipass.net

First Name:

George C. Bush

URL:

Comment:

Just a member of the 480 Bomb squadron checking to see whats happening

E-Mail address:

gbushoh@mindspring.com

First Name:

Stan

URL:

Comment:

Most Excellent Site! Keep up the great work!!

E-Mail address:

jones3@jps.net

First Name:

Joel

URL:

Comment:

My grandfather was Harry 'Duke' Watt and I'm interested to find out more information about his crew and the history of it

E-Mail address:

gargano1@hotmail.com

First Name:

Terry Bullard

URL:

Comment:

Visited while researching my uncles service in the 840th BS....His name is Jack Bullard....trying to pinpoint details.Thank you!

E-Mail address:

terryb@nordam.com

First Name:

Jim Dobson

URL:

Comment:

Member of the Wanstrom crew - then Chessington - then Byron Rice. Shot down on 50th with George Potter crew. Great site.

E-Mail address:

jd4390@aol.com

First Name:

Randal McFarlane

URL:

Comment:

Thanks for the web site. My father-in-law SSGT Ed Potocki flew with 815th Sqn until wounded in action flew a total of 31 missions I believe. He lives in MI. Would love any stories photos etc of him or his aircraft and crew.

E-Mail address:

pasadena@powerup.com.au

First Name:

DON RITTER

URL:

Comment:

E-Mail address:

DFRJO@CS.COM

First Name:

Todd

URL:

Scheel

Comment:

My Dad, Warren was a ball turret gunner in the 816th Sqr. He lives in Racine, Wisc. He was shot down on 4-1-45 over Maribor, Yugoslavia.

E-Mail address:

schlfam@execpc.com

First Name:

Ben Adams

URL:

Comment:

This is a great site full of many leads.

E-Mail address:

benhadams@earthlink.net

First Name:

Michael McNary

URL:

Comment:

Enjoyed viewing the pages and reading the stories. I am the son of Robert G. McNary who was in the 815th. Robert resides in Southern California and if you would like to send a message or PHOTOs, feel free to send them on to me!

E-Mail address:

MikeMcNary@aol.com, or RLMcNary@aol.com

First Name:

terry o'dell

URL:

Comment:

my grandfather is george d. o'dell he flew has a co-pilot then promoted to pilot in 1944 with the 483rd. i proud of my grandfather and all who fought with the 483rd. looking for any info during his military duty any info helpful. thanks proud grand

E-Mail address:

megavar1@aol.com

First Name:

Rich Meyer

URL:

Comment:

My father was Earl R. Meyer co-pilot with the David O. Crump crew in the 840th BS. I love your site and visit often. I am 35 and feel my generation owes a debt of gratitude to all those who served.

E-Mail address:

mountaindg@aol.com

First Name:

Carl

URL:

Comment:

I was the radio operator on Haley's crew in the 817th shot down on the Memmingen raid.

E-Mail address:

carlkk@mindspring.com

First Name:

RANDY RIDER

URL:

Comment:

my dad was american p.o.w. @stalagVII-B MEMMINGAN,GERMANY.he was there during the memmingan mission ,and helped clean up after the bombing .

E-Mail address:

propane1075lpg@aol.com

First Name:

Kathy

URL:

Comment:

My father was Leslie G. Ling of the 817th of the 483rd B-17 Bomber Group with the William I. Jeffs Crew. My uncle was Richard C. Craig also of the 817th of the 483rd B-17 Bomber Group with Con L. Robinson Crew and was killed March 22, l945 in Ruhland, Ger

E-Mail address:

ling_bear@hotmail.com

First Name:

W. Bartley

URL:

Comment:

My father, Major Paul Hildreth, was the pilot of a B-17 shot down in the Memmingen Airdrome battle. I would like to communicate with any person who remembers him. I honor all of you. Thank you.

E-Mail address:

wbhrnhajh@aol.com

First Name:

Charlie

URL:

McCarthy

Comment:

Was in 840th . Great site

E-Mail address:

cjmcc@juno.com

First Name:

Paul

URL:

Comment:

Does anyone have any info on Joe A. McFadden? I think he was in the 815th at Steparone, IT. Thanks for the great site...

E-Mail address:

pmcfadde@san.rr.com

First Name:

AL BISHOP

URL:

Comment:

I WAS THE RADIO OPERATOR ON BILL STRAPKO,S "BIG YANK" 840 SQ

E-Mail address:

ABISHOP3@BELLSOUTH.NET

First Name:

John Boag

URL:

Comment:

I am the nephew of Don Saunders. He was a pilot and was on the Berlin Raid. I am proud to know someone who flew in harms way to keep our country free. I honor all those who were there with him.

E-Mail address:

wheels@visi.net

First Name:

george

URL:

Bushj

Comment:

480 Bomb Sqn

E-Mail address:

gbushoh@mindspring.com

First Name:

Lowell

URL:

Comment:

I am interested in a B-17F-25-DL, 42-3077, that was transfered to the 816th Bomb Squadron on 26 April 1944. It was lost in crash at Buvo, Italy on 28 Nov. 1944 with Sperry as pilot. My dad had many missions in this aircraft while it was in the 301st Bomb

E-Mail address:

thunderp51@aol.com

First Name:

URL:

BOZEMAN

Comment:

FATHER A MEMBER OF KENNETH QUICK'S CREW (817TH). HAVE ATTENDED A COUPLE OF REUNIONS. ENJOYED VERY MUCH

E-Mail address:

alb@rose.net

First Name:

Stu Greene

URL:

Comment:

I was the navigator on the Campbell crew, 816th Squadron. We flew the Berlin raid, and came home alone; oxygen shot away. Participating in combat with the 483rd wasa different experience, and I dwell on it far too often.

E-Mail address:

wa2moe@doitnow.com

First Name:

Tom

URL:

Shackelford

Comment:

I am the son of James A Shackelford who was a bombardier in the 817th squadron. His individual record shows missions between 4.12.44 and 8.18.44. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who might have been in contact with him.

E-Mail address:

t_shack@msn.com

First Name:

Paul

URL:

Comment:

Hi, My father (now deceased) was in the 483 and I am trying to get anything I can about Military life.(plane - crew - etc.) My father (Harry "Duke" Watt)would never talk about his experiences and understandably so. I have a picture of the crew. On the p

E-Mail address:

pwatt@cpuinc.net

First Name:

Paul

URL:

Comment:

Hi again, Would it be possible to have you send me the picture servicemen in your background. Not to use but to view. Thanks again Paul Watt, Sr.

E-Mail address:

pwatt@cpuinc.net

First Name:

Norm Black

URL:

Comment:

Bombardier, McSparran's crew. 817th Sq. Great Site!

E-Mail address:

jnblack@surfside.net

First Name:

charlie

URL:

Comment:

Hello: Great website! I am looking for information on the April 23 1944 mission to Wiener Neustadt. My dad was with the 99th Bomb Group on that mission...

E-Mail address:

cperkins@urbandesigngroup.com

First Name:

Kathy

URL:

Comment:

Daughter of Leslie G. Ling of William I. Jeffs Crew and neice of Richard C. Craig of Con L. Robinson Crew. My uncle was killed during the Ruhland, German mission of March 22, 1945

E-Mail address:

ling_bear@hotmail.com

First Name:

Jamie

URL:

Comment:

I am the granddaughter of Michael Yanos, a tail gunner in the 483rd, 815th Squadron. He has recently passed away and we miss him greatly! We love you, Pap.

E-Mail address:

jaminov@hotmail.com

First Name:

Jamie

URL:

Comment:

I am the granddaughter of Michael Yanos, a tail gunner in the 483rd, 815th Squadron. An info on him and his missions would be greatly appreciated. He has recently passed away and we miss him greatly! We love you, Pap.

E-Mail address:

jaminov@hotmail.com

First Name:

Charles

URL:

Comment:

Enjoyed your site!! My father-in-law, Staff Sgt Micheal Yanos was a tail-gunner in the 483rd (April 1944 - Aug 1944)

E-Mail address:

ChuckM9166@aol.com

First Name:

Chuck

URL:

Comment:

My father-in-law,SSgt Michael Yanos was a tail gunner in the 483rd, 815th Squadron. Mike died 3/27/2001. He was on the Richard Tilghman Hemsley III Crew. I had crew pictures and would love to honor his service by finding out as much as possible about his

E-Mail address:

ChuckM9166@aol.com

First Name:

RICHARD

URL:

NESTER

Comment:

MY FATHER, BILL B. NESTER FLEW WITH LAMAR BENTLEY'S CREW. HE IS LIVING IN SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OLD BUDDIES OR THEIR FAMILIES. SEND ANY INFO TO ME AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS. THANKS P.S. GREAT SITE!

E-Mail address:

RN1640@AOL.COM

First Name:

Joe Kroskey

URL:

Comment:

Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I was a member of Lt. Noah Showalter crew 840th Sqd. Contact via son's email address. Regards to all.

E-Mail address:

bargeace@aol.com

First Name:

Joe Kroskey

URL:

Comment:

would like to hear from any of old buddies who remember me. contact through my son,

E-Mail address:

bargeace@aol.com

First Name:

Barb

URL:

Comment:

E-Mail address:

bjh@sei.cmu.edu

First Name:

Barb

URL:

Comment:

Why don't you list the members of the 483rd bomb group?

E-Mail address:

bjh@sei.cmu.edu

First Name:

Vincent A.

URL:

Comment:

E-Mail address:

Vtria@prodigy.net