Guestbook Archives from the former geocities site location
First Name : Marta email : URL : Where do you live? : Colorado Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes Comments : Just surfed in and thought you had a very nice site. Keep up the good work.
First Name : debbi van blair email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : LOL-obviously! Comments : I'm so proud of you both! You've created a wonderful tribute, not only to Dad's crew, but to all who answered the call to fight to protect freedom in those dark days of WWII. The love and care you've both put into this project are apparent. Bravo & brava!
First Name : Harold email : [email protected] URL : http:www.geocities.com/harold5695 Where do you live? : IN. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I Did Comments : 448th BGp 714th BSq Seething Crew 48.Good Start.I will have you connected with links if you wish when we get more on mine.I hope we can get more 448th and 8th AAF personnel involved.
First Name : Gene and Marilyn email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Monroe, NY Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes Comments : Thank you for sharing these pictures.
First Name : Norm email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Oregon Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 44th BG Comments : Nice site, lovely tribute.
First Name : Daniel email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Maple Shade NJ Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 8th AF Comments : I was a ball turet gunner on a B24. Flew 36 missions, 35 with the original crew. 466BG/782SQD
First Name : Harvey email : [email protected] URL : http://hey_moe.tripod.com Where do you live? : MN Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes -me- 451st BG-15th AF Comments : Very nice web page-- my web page was put together by a B24 buff . He did an excellant job for me
First Name : Becky email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Texas Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, my father Comments : My dad was Jack R. Smith. He was a Bombardier and attained the rank of 1st Lt. by the time he was discharged in 1945. He was in the 8th Air Force, 2nd Air Division, 20th Bomb Wing, 448th BG, 713th Bomb Squadron, Crew No. 25. The crew's names: Pilot, Henr
First Name : Richard email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : NE Penna Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father dis Comments : Dad was in Beghazi, Libya and flew on Ploesti bombing mission. I'd love to hear from others.
First Name : Gerald Yaxley email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Champaign, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I did. Comments : Was in 104th Infantry Div., 413/I, called Timberwolves. Was wounded in Germany Nov. 23, 1944, near Aachan. We also have a web site, www.104infdiv.org You have a great website.
First Name : Gary email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : North Carolina Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Uncle in USAAF, Father worked for Prat & Whitney, Mother was a plane spotter on Long Island NY Comments : This is a beautiful site dedicated to very special Americans during a very trying time for our country. I wish you the very best of wishes.
First Name : Dick email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Independence, Mo Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Comments : First Name : Dick email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Independence, Mo Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : No - too young Comments : I did serve 20 years in the AF, most of it in SAC. 1952-1973 You have a great site and I have enjoyed it very much. I was in the 4th-5th-and 6th grades during the war and its great to read what the 20 to 30 year olds did during this time. Thanks.
First Name : Tom Hegre email : [email protected] URL : http://www.geocities.com/matherguy/ Where do you live? : Carmichael, California Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes Comments : A very nice site. It's great to know that someone is remembering the people who gave so much of themselves for their country. My web page is a pictorial history of Mather Field, California from 1918 to 1935.
First Name : ROBERT email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : ROSEVILLE, CA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I DID Comments : I WAS IN THE 389TH BOMB GROUP, 565TH BOMB SQUADRON, MAY THROUGH TO 12 JULY 1944, WHEN I WAS SHOT UP AND LANDED IN SWITZERLAND.
First Name : dennis email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : cornwall, ny 12518 Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : harold kennedy Comments : I thoroughly enjoyed your site. It gave me excellent insight [and respect] into the lives of these courageous young men and their battle experiences. We owe them so much..those who lived and those left behind.
First Name : Eric email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Marietta, GA. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father Comments : My Father William E Clarke III was in the 389th, 566th. He flew 38 missions from August 1943 to March 1944. He was stationed at Hethel air base. We will visiting the museum Febuary 17th.
First Name : James David email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Pittsburgh Pa Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father in Law S/Stg David Calvin Jackson 564th Bomb Squad / 389 th Bomb Group Comments : Looking for any information that may help me. I hope this site will assist me/wife's family. I wish to honor him with another grave side ceremony. This time my wife and her brothers will be able to have a better understanding of what their dad did in the
First Name : Anthony Kain email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Las Vegas, NV Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad was in 448th BG, 713 Squadron; served as a waist gunner on 'Tondelayo' Comments : Good site. Keep going. I'm doing research on my dad's experiences.
First Name : Larrie email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Jacksonville FL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : no Comments : alumni of QHS in Quincy Ill Left Quincy in 1956 but still visit the area frequently
First Name : Lloyd email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Lakeland, Fl. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad, 427th Nav. 303rdBG Comments : Came in from the Heavy Bombers ring to read about ditching a B-24. Will book mark the page and come back to read all. This looks like a better than average site. Congratulations on a good job. Lloyd.
First Name : John Durst email : [email protected] URL : http://www.homestead.com/durst/index.html Where do you live? : Bonham, Texas Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, several cousins and uncles Comments : Most interesting learning how some survived in almost hopless conditions. God Bless our veterans, living and dead.
First Name : Daniel L. Stockton email : [email protected] URL : http://www.b24bestweb.com Where do you live? : Liberator Land! Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : You bet ya! Comments : Great Stuff!! Image Archive and Research/Reference Center for W.W.II B-24 Liberator Bombers (over 1600 images!!) Click “BANNER” (below)…
First Name : Palidin email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : (warm) Lk/Ld, Fl Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 303rdBG, 427th Comments : You have done an exellent job Melinda ( you too Dale). Now we have the history. It was a Brit idea, perhaps they should put it on the Web, hey? Why leave it up to the bloody Yanks? They'll want to name a car after it. Cheers. Palidin.
First Name : Don email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Frankfort, KY Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : COUSINS, UNCLES Comments :
First Name : william email : [email protected] URL : http://goecities.com/wsquires Where do you live? : Ohio Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My uncle and my brother How did you find our website? : Heavy Bombers email Comments : My compliments on the web page, you have done an excellent job. I was a bit amazed after reading the story of the ditching because the original B24 that my uncle flew in ditched in the same place 4 days after he was killed. In their case all but one survi
First Name : Carolyn email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, my late husband - 8th Air Force, 448th Bomb Group, 712th Bomb Squadron, Crew 13. How did you find our website? : Comments : Beautiful site, tributes, pictures and letters.
First Name : john email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : valley forge pa Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : father How did you find our website? : surf Comments : Good Afternoon Dale & Melinda: My wife and I will be returning to East Anglia England in July. We are very interested in USAAF history and will once again be visiting former Air Corps bases. Our guide has arranged for us to visit Seething. I am keenly
First Name : Lori email : [email protected] URL : hometown.aol.com/hearthislj/index.html Where do you live? : Peoria, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Great Comments : Wonderful dedication to a time in history and to the people who saved the world as best as they could.
First Name : Rudy Preus email : [email protected] URL : http://members.home.net/stellarimages Where do you live? : Comox, BC, Canada Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Uncles How did you find our website? : Surfing Comments : I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone wishes to view my work, please visit me at http://members.home.net/stellarimages
First Name : James Carroll Harrison email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Bridge City, Texas 77611 Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : father in 715th/ uncles in German army How did you find our website? : internet search for B-24 sqd Comments : My father never talked about what he did in the war. he was an engineer. I have pictures of his crew after WWII in Germany and his plane. He did tell me it had a red ball on the nose. I found his unit in the sheild and new testament metal cover bible my g
First Name : Reinhard Bojer email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Germany Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : How did you find our website? : Comments : Am 29. April 1944 stürzte die Maschine von 2Lt John W. Cathley in Deutschland ab. (MACR4490) Die Absturzstelle habe ich zu einem Denkmal gemacht. Es befindet sich dort seit dem 23.12.2000 ein Kreuz, mit einem Schild, worauf die Namen der Gefallenen ARLUCK
First Name : Henri Etta email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Alaska Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Father How did you find our website? : Comments : My father, Henry David Rexroad crashed in Tunisia 02/44. Trying to contact anyone who knew him.
First Name : Glenn email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Mesa, AZ Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Yahoo Comments : Surfed in after searching for "Chateaubernard". My uncle was a B-17 co-pilot who was shot down and KIA on 31 December 1943 raid on Cognac. Plane was disabled by flak and was trying to join up with a B-24 group when it was finished off by German fighters.
First Name : John Cooper email : [email protected] URL : http://splashdown2.tripod.com/HandleyPageHastingsTG579/ Where do you live? : Suffolk England Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Search engine Comments : Hi Dale and Melinda, nice site,I too belong to the Goldfish Club and my story can be read on the above URL. Have a good Christmas from everyone across the pond!
First Name : Donald email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Tampa Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I beleive my Grandfather did, But never was able to find out How did you find our website? : A Close freind, Frank Arnold aka "God Father" Comments : I enjoyed reading through the pages. I feel peopel are not giving enough time to our past and am greatful that you have taken the time to share a small piece through this web site. Thank you for helping some of us understand just what it's like when we ar
First Name : Jim email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Vandalia, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Dale VanBlair Comments : Interesting website - well organized and easy to use. I'm anxious to read more about the Crew's experiences!
First Name : Joyce email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Vandalia, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : Dale VanBlair Comments : Very nice web site and very interesting.
First Name : John email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Louisville, KY Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : no How did you find our website? : Joyce Staff Comments : Thought I would sign in before I read the website just in case I forgot afterwards. I imagine I would have paid more attention in your class if you taught WWII instead of English. John Moore
First Name : tom email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Pana, Il Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : my Dad How did you find our website? : Joyce Staff Comments : I graduated form Vandalia H.S. is 1951, and served in the Air Force, in Germany, during the Korean War. Joyce, knowing this, told me of this website.
First Name : Barbara Janes Crye email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Vandalia, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes,brother & family How did you find our website? : Thru Dale Van Blair Comments : As a former student of Mr. Van Blair in Vandalia, IL. High School, I think this is wonderful. Every vet should put in writing his experiences, at least for his family. Thanks
First Name : Jim email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Puyallup, Washington Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, My Dad & Uncles How did you find our website? : Surfing Comments : My mother's cousin,who I had the honor to meet when I was a boy of about 9 or 10 years of age,served as a radio operator on a B-24 in Europe during World War II. He told me of being shot down over Germany. I'm researching information on him and his career
First Name : Rylan email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Nebraska Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes, both of my Grandfathers, in the Navy How did you find our website? : from a post by "Godfather" on www.romad.com Comments : Outstanding site, I just wanted to pass on a crisp salute
First Name : Louis email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : Comments : an excellent tribute to those who served and sacrificed during a great time of need.
First Name : Barbara email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : New Jersey Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Searching Comments : My grandmother's brother First Lieutenant Frank E. Nadler served in then the U.S. Army Force. LT. Nadler flew with the 389th BG 564th BS.This group was with the 2nd Air Division flying B-24 Liberators out of Hethel, England. The aircraft went down
First Name : Daniel email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Paragould, AR Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 713 BS 448 BG How did you find our website? : Comments : My uncle, Roosevelt Jameson, was a radio operator/gunner with the 713th BS, 448th BG (H), stationed in Seething, England. Wish to contact others in the 713th.
First Name : Jean email : URL : Where do you live? : Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : How did you find our website? : Comments : First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Cupertino, Ca Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Myself How did you find our website? : 389th BG Newsletter Comments : I flew 30&1/2 missions,nose turret gunner, 389th BG,566th Squadron,(K+) Aug 44 thru Jan 28th,45 on the crew of Lt Al Berthelsen
First Name : Darrell email : URL : Where do you live? : Illinois Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : 389thBG newsletter Comments : Lewis H Raines, served with the 389thBG-565thBS. Lost at Kjeller, Norway nov 43 "VagabondKing"
First Name : Scott email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Great Falls, MT Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My great grandfather How did you find our website? : Google search Comments : I am beginning my master program at American Military University. My initial research paper is focusing on the history of my squadron, which is presently the 564th Missile Squadron at Malmstrom AFB, MT. Any additional historical info, or person accounts m
First Name : Joe email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Guilford, CT Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Father How did you find our website? : Searching Comments : My father was in the 448th and the 715th. He was shot down on March 8th 1944 .
First Name : Carsten email : dgb*post11.tele.dk URL : Where do you live? : Aarhus, Denmark Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : mother in the resistance How did you find our website? : by accident Comments : Good site - I am specially interested in the 29th of April, 1944.
First Name : John email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Yorkshire, UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I Did on B24s How did you find our website? : Dales referemce on list Comments : Fabulous!
First Name : john email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Mass Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I WAS A B-17 PILOT How did you find our website? : BROWWSING Comments : i FNJOY READING FELLOW BOMBER CREW VETERNS STORIES AND HISTORIES.
First Name : Mike email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Los Angeles, CA and Libby, MT Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father, Emilio Fantasia, T Sgt, 93rd BG, 33 missions, primarily in Mas Worry How did you find our website? : i read Dales email post tothe B24 group Comments : Melinda and Dale, Great site. I would like to build a page for my dads crew, but am having a hard time finding info on any members of his crew. Mike Fantasia
First Name : Alan email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Bay St Louis, MS Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Father How did you find our website? : Surfing the 389th/564th Comments : Its okey fine!
First Name : Gary email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Pflugerville Tx Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Dad How did you find our website? : by lucky chance Comments : Great site. I am trying to find info on my Dad, I know he was a crewman, radioman, on a B24 in the ploesti mission, North africa, the Balkans, and more but have no records of the individual units or planes. His name was Mark H. Lloyd Jr.
First Name : Raphael email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Trenton, Illinois Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : An uncle served in the Navy, Pacific Theater How did you find our website? : Debbi Van Blair Comments : This is an outstanding website, I really enjoyed the pictures and personal accounts of what the aircrews experienced on their missions. Thank you for keeping our country free!
First Name : Phil email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Columbia, MD Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, my Father How did you find our website? : Surfing from Hethel Air Field Comments : My Dad, Bill Stevens was 2nd Leut 8th AF, 2nd Air Division, 389 Bomber Group. Dont know his Squadron. His B24 was the Toonerville Trolley
First Name : Cindy email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : New Jersey Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father - Virgil Carrol How did you find our website? : I was searching for information about my father Comments : I was so happy to see the photos on your home page which listed my father along with the other members of their flight crew. I would very interested in any other information you have that involved my dad and his crew.
First Name : Charlotte email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Austin, TX Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : other 448 BG pages Comments : My uncle perished in a mission over Kiel Germany on January 5, 1944. He was a 2nd Lt. in the 448th Bomb Group based at Seething. Im doing some research on men who might have known him or someone who might know information about the crash. I know there wer
First Name : Fred email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Largo, FL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : YES How did you find our website? : B-24 mail list Comments : My uncle was shot down over Hungary in June, 26, 1944. He was the only member of the crew that didnt bail out. He was the nose turret gunner and somehow couldnt find his parachute when the time came to use it.
First Name : ALBERT email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Pompano Beach , Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, a number of my uncles How did you find our website? : Brother e-mailed me Comments : I was named after my uncle,Sgt Albert Spadafora,turret gunner. He was supposed to be my godfather when I was born! Instead his younger brother Tony took his place along with Alberts fiance, who became my godmother.Thank you.
First Name : Geo email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Seattle Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : me How did you find our website? : interesting Comments : nice to see more 448 info on the web. Arrived UK Thanksgiving day 43 Eng. gunner, completed 31 713 Squdn.
First Name : Bob email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Quincy Ma Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes, my grandfather Roland Spadafora and his brother Albert that you have included in your book How did you find our website? : my uncle told me about it Comments : I think its great that a book has been written. I had heard that my great uncle had died while serving on a plane, but didnt know the background or the fact that he had a fiance. thank you for enlightening me about some of my familys history
First Name : Michael email : [email protected] URL : www.raymorgan.com Where do you live? : Sacramento Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Kaylor Whitehead How did you find our website? : Google Comments : My father-in-law, Kaylor Whitehead, captained Dollys Sister, which was featured in Frank Thomass article Hotel Sweden. He passed away Feb 23, 2004. I would like to get in touch with members of his crew. If there ia any way you can help, please contact me
First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : near Quincy IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes,my brother How did you find our website? : from Dales book Comments : the book was very well done and it has been my privelege to meet him. Thanks for signing our book, Dale, and God Bless
First Name : michelle perryman email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : lodi california Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : grandfater How did you find our website? : not sure Comments :
First Name : Chris email : [email protected] URL : www.389thbg.net Where do you live? : MN Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Grandfather - Harry W. Gregg - 389th BG How did you find our website? : Google Search Comments : Great site. I just received my copy of Dales book Looking Back. Its wonderful that veterans like Dale are sharing their stories, and contributing to web sites like this one. Keep up the great work. Chris Gregg www.389thbg.net
First Name : Cole email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Oregon Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : Comments : Good site. Im looking for any info on 2nd Lt. J.D.(Danny) Neyland of Williamstown,Mass. Navigator on heavy bomber. KIA summer of 1943.
First Name : MIKE email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : UK N WALES. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : MY DAD RAF. How did you find our website? : BY CHANCE. Comments : LOVE YOUR SITE First Name : Raymond email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Alderney Channel Islands UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad How did you find our website? : Comments : I ditched a light Aircraft(G-BAGM) Mid English Channel in 1981 and have often thought about the Golfish club .I have always been interested in WW11 Flying . great men, great aircraft .Can I join club ? Good luck Ray.
First Name : michael email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : London. UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Grand father How did you find our website? : by accident on web. Comments : A wonderful tribute to the brave young Americans who sacrificed so much for our liberty and futures. Rest assured they are not forgotten. I travel twice yearly to Madingley American cemetery Cambridge to pay my respects to your fallen comrades.
First Name : Faith Cox email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Cornwall Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father How did you find our website? : In a letter from my father Comments : i was going through some papers and found something called Mail in from Intercom Spring 83. My father was Eric Whitney who ditched a stirling in 1942. Would love to find out more information about it if anyone can help many thanks
First Name : Ron email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : South Carolina Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad & 2nd Cousin How did you find our website? : Looking for 389th site Comments : I had a second cousin, James Dillon, Jr. He was an engineer, top turret gunner on a B-24, with 389th. The Blunderbus was shot down/exploded over Germany..February, 1944. Jr. Dillon listed as MIA. I had the crew listing and missions list, but cant find the
First Name : Dan Sisson email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Phoenix, AZ Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Father How did you find our website? : Surfing Comments : My father, Dale Sisson commanded the 564th from the time it was made a pathfinder squadron until about Sept 44. He is sitll alive and well in Phoenix planning on attending the upcomming Ploesti reunion at the end of July 03.
First Name : Stephen email : [email protected] URL : www,mysite.freeserve.com/milehamareaphotos Where do you live? : Tittleshall UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : no How did you find our website? : search Comments : Hi my name is Stephen Olley and I am writing a book about the villages of Wendling Beeston and Longham, a large part of this book will hopefully be dedicated to the Wendling air base and those who were based there, so I would be interested in any informat
First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Austin,TX Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 1st Lt Wilfred Thom How did you find our website? : Research Comments : Wilfred Thom, uncle, was KIA on 7-7-44 in a mid-air collision after being shot over Berndorf, Germany (MACR 7492). He was in the 564 Squadron / 389 Group.
First Name : Joe email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Guilford CT Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father How did you find our website? : Google Comments : My father was a tail gunner in the 715th, shot down on March 8th 1944. First Name : ashley email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Oklahoma City Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : seaches Comments : Im Jean Stairs niece on mikes side.
First Name : Jean Abbott email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Arizona Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : Through Google Comments : Very good web-site very informational- My brother-in law flew in the B-29 during the war and was on Guam--my brother also was a crew chief during WWII in either Bryan or College Station Texas-cant remember what type of aircraft they had there-- This web
First Name : Jim email : [email protected] URL : http://www.grafixnpix.com Where do you live? : Melbourne, FL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My cousin Jimmy Milliken How did you find our website? : Google Comments : I enjoyed checking out your website. Im trying to find more info on the 389th BG (I have negatives of a 389th mission) and also on my cousin, Jimmy Milliken from Omaha, Nebraska, who was lost along with the rest of the crew of their B-24. I dont know what
First Name : Donald email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Littleton, CO Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I did How did you find our website? : Just took a shot Comments : I earned my goldfish on 21 June 1944. My card # is 1093 How many are there now?. Is there a roster of members.
First Name : John email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Abingdon, VA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father How did you find our website? : Google Comments : My father was John W. Hortenstine. A friend told me about this site, and I wanted to check it out. Great work. Thanks for all the work and devotion.
First Name : Martin E Matousek email : URL : Where do you live? : Country side ILL 60525 Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Ann Matousek (aunt) How did you find our website? : Browsing Comments : Your hard work and keen interest are to be rewarded Thank You MEM
First Name : Ken Graigson email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Malta Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I did How did you find our website? : Magazine Saga Comments : I am looking for the adresses of the secretary or president. I lost contact and want them to ask a few questions about my observer and airgunner Ditched Barracuda 1945 I am a member since 1945
First Name : Norman email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Gateshead, ENGLAND Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, my father How did you find our website? : I was researching the RAF Goldfish Club as my father was a member of this club. Comments :
First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Larchmont, NY - USA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad, 392nd Navig. KIA How did you find our website? : Surfin Comments : Wow, what a great site and chock full of useful info. I love your list of references or bibliography. A real treasure trove of titles that will bring tons of hard facts and knowledge to the lucky searcher. Congratulations of a fitting memorial to our gre
First Name : Ed email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Dad How did you find our website? : Link Comments : Dad flew with the 715th at RAF Seething on the "What Da Hell?". His Pilot was Sam Hailey. While I was stationed in England during the late 80's, Mom & Dad came for a visit and we were able to visit RAF Seething. Dad joined the historical society there
First Name : Donna email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Canada Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : searching Gold Fish Club Comments : My uncle Frydon Yeomans received an Gold Fish Award for ditching I beleive in the North Sea. He never talked much about it but my mom gave his name to Front Page Challege in the late 50's or early 60's when they travelled tyo Calgary, Alberta. He was on a
First Name : Bruce Soutar email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Durban KwaZulu Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Wulff a goldfish member Comments : Great idea Had an engine out at Phumula off the KwaZulu Natal coast. Swam into shore with my passenger Will join
First Name : John email : [email protected] URL : http://splashdown2.tripod.com/HandleyPageHastingsTG579/ Where do you live? : Ipswich, England Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Search engine Comments : Some interesting pages and comments. From a member of the Goldfish Club I would just like to say Hi !
First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Calif Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Myself How did you find our website? : YAHOO Comments : I made 30&1/2 missions with the 389th BG,566 Squadron. Aug.44,--Jan.45 Last 3 months of the war was at Dulag Luft Nuremburg & moosburg as guest of the Luftwaffe.
First Name : Rudy email : [email protected] URL : http://members.shaw.ca/stellarimages Where do you live? : Comox, BC, Canada Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Two of my Uncles How did you find our website? : Surfing Comments : I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone wishes to view my work, please visit me at http://members.shaw.ca/stellarimages
First Name : William Shaw email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Brighton UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father RAF, but non-combattant How did you find our website? : Searching for info on the goldfish club Comments : Fascinating site. I was just writing about the Goldfish Club for a UK newspaper and I came across your stories. What a remarkable life.
First Name : George email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Yukon, OK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Dad was at Hethel How did you find our website? : from the 389th website Comments : George Russell Jr is my Dad. He served in the 389th BG 564th squardron with Cpt John England 1st Lt Frank Homer Glenn Bombadier, SSG Dallas Hatch Radio OP, SSG Dean Freeman Engineer. My father was wounded and sent back to the US after 8 missions. He serve
First Name : Steve Siljestrom email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Orinda, CA. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : No, my dad flew with the 715th squadron How did you find our website? : Heavy bombers.com Comments : May 9, 2002 My dad has been dead for almost 20 years and only last year did I find that he had been awarded the DFC. I have the original commendation order, the DFC medal and an officers hat with a shrapnel hole in it, a hand written note of the missio
First Name : Jim email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Walnut Creek, CA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father How did you find our website? : Heavybombers.com Comments : Just doing a little research for my dad. The information I have given him so far has been very well received. His name is Phillip V. Nelson and was in the 448/714.
First Name : Howard email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Farnborough, Hampshire, England Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father, Leslie brooks How did you find our website? : google.co.uk Comments : My Father served with the RCAF 419 Moose Sqn. I remembered that he told me about the GoldFish Club, this was he Ditch in the North Sea on a return raid, He told me how impossible it was to launch the Kite that carried the wireless aerial from a dingy. Sad
First Name : DAN email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : CALIFORNIA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : YES How did you find our website? : RESEARCH Comments :
First Name : Louis email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Alexandria, VA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Looking for info regarding my relative John Repola Comments : John Repola was a Bombardier on a B-24 in England. While I have gathered a good deal of information regarding Bomb Groups, etc stationed in England I have not been able to locate his BG, Sq., Station, Etc. Thanks
First Name : Tom email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Arizona Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father How did you find our website? : Googled 448th Comments : My Father was a pilot assigned to the 448th/714th. He arrived at Seething in December, 1944. Here is a linkto scans of his orders and some pictures: http://www.pbase.com/azttttommy/b24
First Name : rebecca email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : tx Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : grandpa-389th How did you find our website? : Comments : my grandpa homer beede was in the 8th infantry and part of the 389th bombardment.
First Name : Norm email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Sumter, SC Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My uncle How did you find our website? : searched for B-24 info Comments : Am looking for info on a B-24, nose are YELLOW FEVER, gloss black with shark teeth
First Name : Lorraine email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Australia Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father servied with 458 squadron How did you find our website? : through Google Comments : I was hoping to find more about my Fathers membership in the club. He ditched in a Wellington near corsica, 13/2/1943. C F A Percy (Cec). Would like to re-establish contact with the club, as I have started compiling a history of Dad war service. Lorraine
First Name : Sheldon email : [email protected] URL : www.hrhodes.com Where do you live? : Nashville, MI Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : 389th group email Comments : You have done a great job on this site. I put a link to you from the site about my Dad. You can find the link at http://home.wwdb.org/srhodes/Tribute_files/linkpage.htm
First Name : Paul email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Niota TN Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Myself How did you find our website? : 389thbg yahoo group Comments : I was right waist 566th sq 12/15/44 27 missions...end of war...I stand in awe in the shaddow of those like you who really know. Did not receive a scratch. God speed. PB
First Name : Walter email : URL : www.theoddbods.org Where do you live? : Werribee, Australia Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, I did. How did you find our website? : Looking for the Goldfish Club. Comments : Thoroughly absorbing website. Congrats to Melinda and Dale for the time and effort spent. I am a survivor of a ditching in 1943, when I was a Royal Air Force pilot, and Dales reminiscences brought it all back.
First Name : debbi van blair email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : LOL-obviously! Comments : I'm so proud of you both! You've created a wonderful tribute, not only to Dad's crew, but to all who answered the call to fight to protect freedom in those dark days of WWII. The love and care you've both put into this project are apparent. Bravo & brava!
First Name : Harold email : [email protected] URL : http:www.geocities.com/harold5695 Where do you live? : IN. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I Did Comments : 448th BGp 714th BSq Seething Crew 48.Good Start.I will have you connected with links if you wish when we get more on mine.I hope we can get more 448th and 8th AAF personnel involved.
First Name : Gene and Marilyn email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Monroe, NY Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes Comments : Thank you for sharing these pictures.
First Name : Norm email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Oregon Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 44th BG Comments : Nice site, lovely tribute.
First Name : Daniel email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Maple Shade NJ Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 8th AF Comments : I was a ball turet gunner on a B24. Flew 36 missions, 35 with the original crew. 466BG/782SQD
First Name : Harvey email : [email protected] URL : http://hey_moe.tripod.com Where do you live? : MN Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes -me- 451st BG-15th AF Comments : Very nice web page-- my web page was put together by a B24 buff . He did an excellant job for me
First Name : Becky email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Texas Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, my father Comments : My dad was Jack R. Smith. He was a Bombardier and attained the rank of 1st Lt. by the time he was discharged in 1945. He was in the 8th Air Force, 2nd Air Division, 20th Bomb Wing, 448th BG, 713th Bomb Squadron, Crew No. 25. The crew's names: Pilot, Henr
First Name : Richard email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : NE Penna Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father dis Comments : Dad was in Beghazi, Libya and flew on Ploesti bombing mission. I'd love to hear from others.
First Name : Gerald Yaxley email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Champaign, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I did. Comments : Was in 104th Infantry Div., 413/I, called Timberwolves. Was wounded in Germany Nov. 23, 1944, near Aachan. We also have a web site, www.104infdiv.org You have a great website.
First Name : Gary email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : North Carolina Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Uncle in USAAF, Father worked for Prat & Whitney, Mother was a plane spotter on Long Island NY Comments : This is a beautiful site dedicated to very special Americans during a very trying time for our country. I wish you the very best of wishes.
First Name : Dick email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Independence, Mo Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Comments : First Name : Dick email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Independence, Mo Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : No - too young Comments : I did serve 20 years in the AF, most of it in SAC. 1952-1973 You have a great site and I have enjoyed it very much. I was in the 4th-5th-and 6th grades during the war and its great to read what the 20 to 30 year olds did during this time. Thanks.
First Name : Tom Hegre email : [email protected] URL : http://www.geocities.com/matherguy/ Where do you live? : Carmichael, California Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes Comments : A very nice site. It's great to know that someone is remembering the people who gave so much of themselves for their country. My web page is a pictorial history of Mather Field, California from 1918 to 1935.
First Name : ROBERT email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : ROSEVILLE, CA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I DID Comments : I WAS IN THE 389TH BOMB GROUP, 565TH BOMB SQUADRON, MAY THROUGH TO 12 JULY 1944, WHEN I WAS SHOT UP AND LANDED IN SWITZERLAND.
First Name : dennis email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : cornwall, ny 12518 Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : harold kennedy Comments : I thoroughly enjoyed your site. It gave me excellent insight [and respect] into the lives of these courageous young men and their battle experiences. We owe them so much..those who lived and those left behind.
First Name : Eric email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Marietta, GA. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father Comments : My Father William E Clarke III was in the 389th, 566th. He flew 38 missions from August 1943 to March 1944. He was stationed at Hethel air base. We will visiting the museum Febuary 17th.
First Name : James David email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Pittsburgh Pa Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father in Law S/Stg David Calvin Jackson 564th Bomb Squad / 389 th Bomb Group Comments : Looking for any information that may help me. I hope this site will assist me/wife's family. I wish to honor him with another grave side ceremony. This time my wife and her brothers will be able to have a better understanding of what their dad did in the
First Name : Anthony Kain email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Las Vegas, NV Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad was in 448th BG, 713 Squadron; served as a waist gunner on 'Tondelayo' Comments : Good site. Keep going. I'm doing research on my dad's experiences.
First Name : Larrie email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Jacksonville FL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : no Comments : alumni of QHS in Quincy Ill Left Quincy in 1956 but still visit the area frequently
First Name : Lloyd email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Lakeland, Fl. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad, 427th Nav. 303rdBG Comments : Came in from the Heavy Bombers ring to read about ditching a B-24. Will book mark the page and come back to read all. This looks like a better than average site. Congratulations on a good job. Lloyd.
First Name : John Durst email : [email protected] URL : http://www.homestead.com/durst/index.html Where do you live? : Bonham, Texas Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, several cousins and uncles Comments : Most interesting learning how some survived in almost hopless conditions. God Bless our veterans, living and dead.
First Name : Daniel L. Stockton email : [email protected] URL : http://www.b24bestweb.com Where do you live? : Liberator Land! Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : You bet ya! Comments : Great Stuff!! Image Archive and Research/Reference Center for W.W.II B-24 Liberator Bombers (over 1600 images!!) Click “BANNER” (below)…
First Name : Palidin email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : (warm) Lk/Ld, Fl Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 303rdBG, 427th Comments : You have done an exellent job Melinda ( you too Dale). Now we have the history. It was a Brit idea, perhaps they should put it on the Web, hey? Why leave it up to the bloody Yanks? They'll want to name a car after it. Cheers. Palidin.
First Name : Don email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Frankfort, KY Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : COUSINS, UNCLES Comments :
First Name : william email : [email protected] URL : http://goecities.com/wsquires Where do you live? : Ohio Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My uncle and my brother How did you find our website? : Heavy Bombers email Comments : My compliments on the web page, you have done an excellent job. I was a bit amazed after reading the story of the ditching because the original B24 that my uncle flew in ditched in the same place 4 days after he was killed. In their case all but one survi
First Name : Carolyn email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, my late husband - 8th Air Force, 448th Bomb Group, 712th Bomb Squadron, Crew 13. How did you find our website? : Comments : Beautiful site, tributes, pictures and letters.
First Name : john email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : valley forge pa Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : father How did you find our website? : surf Comments : Good Afternoon Dale & Melinda: My wife and I will be returning to East Anglia England in July. We are very interested in USAAF history and will once again be visiting former Air Corps bases. Our guide has arranged for us to visit Seething. I am keenly
First Name : Lori email : [email protected] URL : hometown.aol.com/hearthislj/index.html Where do you live? : Peoria, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Great Comments : Wonderful dedication to a time in history and to the people who saved the world as best as they could.
First Name : Rudy Preus email : [email protected] URL : http://members.home.net/stellarimages Where do you live? : Comox, BC, Canada Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Uncles How did you find our website? : Surfing Comments : I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone wishes to view my work, please visit me at http://members.home.net/stellarimages
First Name : James Carroll Harrison email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Bridge City, Texas 77611 Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : father in 715th/ uncles in German army How did you find our website? : internet search for B-24 sqd Comments : My father never talked about what he did in the war. he was an engineer. I have pictures of his crew after WWII in Germany and his plane. He did tell me it had a red ball on the nose. I found his unit in the sheild and new testament metal cover bible my g
First Name : Reinhard Bojer email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Germany Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : How did you find our website? : Comments : Am 29. April 1944 stürzte die Maschine von 2Lt John W. Cathley in Deutschland ab. (MACR4490) Die Absturzstelle habe ich zu einem Denkmal gemacht. Es befindet sich dort seit dem 23.12.2000 ein Kreuz, mit einem Schild, worauf die Namen der Gefallenen ARLUCK
First Name : Henri Etta email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Alaska Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Father How did you find our website? : Comments : My father, Henry David Rexroad crashed in Tunisia 02/44. Trying to contact anyone who knew him.
First Name : Glenn email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Mesa, AZ Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Yahoo Comments : Surfed in after searching for "Chateaubernard". My uncle was a B-17 co-pilot who was shot down and KIA on 31 December 1943 raid on Cognac. Plane was disabled by flak and was trying to join up with a B-24 group when it was finished off by German fighters.
First Name : John Cooper email : [email protected] URL : http://splashdown2.tripod.com/HandleyPageHastingsTG579/ Where do you live? : Suffolk England Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Search engine Comments : Hi Dale and Melinda, nice site,I too belong to the Goldfish Club and my story can be read on the above URL. Have a good Christmas from everyone across the pond!
First Name : Donald email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Tampa Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I beleive my Grandfather did, But never was able to find out How did you find our website? : A Close freind, Frank Arnold aka "God Father" Comments : I enjoyed reading through the pages. I feel peopel are not giving enough time to our past and am greatful that you have taken the time to share a small piece through this web site. Thank you for helping some of us understand just what it's like when we ar
First Name : Jim email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Vandalia, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Dale VanBlair Comments : Interesting website - well organized and easy to use. I'm anxious to read more about the Crew's experiences!
First Name : Joyce email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Vandalia, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : Dale VanBlair Comments : Very nice web site and very interesting.
First Name : John email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Louisville, KY Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : no How did you find our website? : Joyce Staff Comments : Thought I would sign in before I read the website just in case I forgot afterwards. I imagine I would have paid more attention in your class if you taught WWII instead of English. John Moore
First Name : tom email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Pana, Il Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : my Dad How did you find our website? : Joyce Staff Comments : I graduated form Vandalia H.S. is 1951, and served in the Air Force, in Germany, during the Korean War. Joyce, knowing this, told me of this website.
First Name : Barbara Janes Crye email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Vandalia, IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes,brother & family How did you find our website? : Thru Dale Van Blair Comments : As a former student of Mr. Van Blair in Vandalia, IL. High School, I think this is wonderful. Every vet should put in writing his experiences, at least for his family. Thanks
First Name : Jim email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Puyallup, Washington Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, My Dad & Uncles How did you find our website? : Surfing Comments : My mother's cousin,who I had the honor to meet when I was a boy of about 9 or 10 years of age,served as a radio operator on a B-24 in Europe during World War II. He told me of being shot down over Germany. I'm researching information on him and his career
First Name : Rylan email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Nebraska Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes, both of my Grandfathers, in the Navy How did you find our website? : from a post by "Godfather" on www.romad.com Comments : Outstanding site, I just wanted to pass on a crisp salute
First Name : Louis email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : Comments : an excellent tribute to those who served and sacrificed during a great time of need.
First Name : Barbara email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : New Jersey Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Searching Comments : My grandmother's brother First Lieutenant Frank E. Nadler served in then the U.S. Army Force. LT. Nadler flew with the 389th BG 564th BS.This group was with the 2nd Air Division flying B-24 Liberators out of Hethel, England. The aircraft went down
First Name : Daniel email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Paragould, AR Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 713 BS 448 BG How did you find our website? : Comments : My uncle, Roosevelt Jameson, was a radio operator/gunner with the 713th BS, 448th BG (H), stationed in Seething, England. Wish to contact others in the 713th.
First Name : Jean email : URL : Where do you live? : Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : How did you find our website? : Comments : First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Cupertino, Ca Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Myself How did you find our website? : 389th BG Newsletter Comments : I flew 30&1/2 missions,nose turret gunner, 389th BG,566th Squadron,(K+) Aug 44 thru Jan 28th,45 on the crew of Lt Al Berthelsen
First Name : Darrell email : URL : Where do you live? : Illinois Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : 389thBG newsletter Comments : Lewis H Raines, served with the 389thBG-565thBS. Lost at Kjeller, Norway nov 43 "VagabondKing"
First Name : Scott email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Great Falls, MT Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My great grandfather How did you find our website? : Google search Comments : I am beginning my master program at American Military University. My initial research paper is focusing on the history of my squadron, which is presently the 564th Missile Squadron at Malmstrom AFB, MT. Any additional historical info, or person accounts m
First Name : Joe email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Guilford, CT Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Father How did you find our website? : Searching Comments : My father was in the 448th and the 715th. He was shot down on March 8th 1944 .
First Name : Carsten email : dgb*post11.tele.dk URL : Where do you live? : Aarhus, Denmark Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : mother in the resistance How did you find our website? : by accident Comments : Good site - I am specially interested in the 29th of April, 1944.
First Name : John email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Yorkshire, UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I Did on B24s How did you find our website? : Dales referemce on list Comments : Fabulous!
First Name : john email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Mass Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I WAS A B-17 PILOT How did you find our website? : BROWWSING Comments : i FNJOY READING FELLOW BOMBER CREW VETERNS STORIES AND HISTORIES.
First Name : Mike email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Los Angeles, CA and Libby, MT Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father, Emilio Fantasia, T Sgt, 93rd BG, 33 missions, primarily in Mas Worry How did you find our website? : i read Dales email post tothe B24 group Comments : Melinda and Dale, Great site. I would like to build a page for my dads crew, but am having a hard time finding info on any members of his crew. Mike Fantasia
First Name : Alan email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Bay St Louis, MS Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Father How did you find our website? : Surfing the 389th/564th Comments : Its okey fine!
First Name : Gary email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Pflugerville Tx Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Dad How did you find our website? : by lucky chance Comments : Great site. I am trying to find info on my Dad, I know he was a crewman, radioman, on a B24 in the ploesti mission, North africa, the Balkans, and more but have no records of the individual units or planes. His name was Mark H. Lloyd Jr.
First Name : Raphael email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Trenton, Illinois Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : An uncle served in the Navy, Pacific Theater How did you find our website? : Debbi Van Blair Comments : This is an outstanding website, I really enjoyed the pictures and personal accounts of what the aircrews experienced on their missions. Thank you for keeping our country free!
First Name : Phil email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Columbia, MD Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, my Father How did you find our website? : Surfing from Hethel Air Field Comments : My Dad, Bill Stevens was 2nd Leut 8th AF, 2nd Air Division, 389 Bomber Group. Dont know his Squadron. His B24 was the Toonerville Trolley
First Name : Cindy email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : New Jersey Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father - Virgil Carrol How did you find our website? : I was searching for information about my father Comments : I was so happy to see the photos on your home page which listed my father along with the other members of their flight crew. I would very interested in any other information you have that involved my dad and his crew.
First Name : Charlotte email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Austin, TX Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : other 448 BG pages Comments : My uncle perished in a mission over Kiel Germany on January 5, 1944. He was a 2nd Lt. in the 448th Bomb Group based at Seething. Im doing some research on men who might have known him or someone who might know information about the crash. I know there wer
First Name : Fred email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Largo, FL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : YES How did you find our website? : B-24 mail list Comments : My uncle was shot down over Hungary in June, 26, 1944. He was the only member of the crew that didnt bail out. He was the nose turret gunner and somehow couldnt find his parachute when the time came to use it.
First Name : ALBERT email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Pompano Beach , Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, a number of my uncles How did you find our website? : Brother e-mailed me Comments : I was named after my uncle,Sgt Albert Spadafora,turret gunner. He was supposed to be my godfather when I was born! Instead his younger brother Tony took his place along with Alberts fiance, who became my godmother.Thank you.
First Name : Geo email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Seattle Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : me How did you find our website? : interesting Comments : nice to see more 448 info on the web. Arrived UK Thanksgiving day 43 Eng. gunner, completed 31 713 Squdn.
First Name : Bob email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Quincy Ma Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes, my grandfather Roland Spadafora and his brother Albert that you have included in your book How did you find our website? : my uncle told me about it Comments : I think its great that a book has been written. I had heard that my great uncle had died while serving on a plane, but didnt know the background or the fact that he had a fiance. thank you for enlightening me about some of my familys history
First Name : Michael email : [email protected] URL : www.raymorgan.com Where do you live? : Sacramento Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Kaylor Whitehead How did you find our website? : Google Comments : My father-in-law, Kaylor Whitehead, captained Dollys Sister, which was featured in Frank Thomass article Hotel Sweden. He passed away Feb 23, 2004. I would like to get in touch with members of his crew. If there ia any way you can help, please contact me
First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : near Quincy IL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes,my brother How did you find our website? : from Dales book Comments : the book was very well done and it has been my privelege to meet him. Thanks for signing our book, Dale, and God Bless
First Name : michelle perryman email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : lodi california Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : grandfater How did you find our website? : not sure Comments :
First Name : Chris email : [email protected] URL : www.389thbg.net Where do you live? : MN Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Grandfather - Harry W. Gregg - 389th BG How did you find our website? : Google Search Comments : Great site. I just received my copy of Dales book Looking Back. Its wonderful that veterans like Dale are sharing their stories, and contributing to web sites like this one. Keep up the great work. Chris Gregg www.389thbg.net
First Name : Cole email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Oregon Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : Comments : Good site. Im looking for any info on 2nd Lt. J.D.(Danny) Neyland of Williamstown,Mass. Navigator on heavy bomber. KIA summer of 1943.
First Name : MIKE email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : UK N WALES. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : MY DAD RAF. How did you find our website? : BY CHANCE. Comments : LOVE YOUR SITE First Name : Raymond email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Alderney Channel Islands UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad How did you find our website? : Comments : I ditched a light Aircraft(G-BAGM) Mid English Channel in 1981 and have often thought about the Golfish club .I have always been interested in WW11 Flying . great men, great aircraft .Can I join club ? Good luck Ray.
First Name : michael email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : London. UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Grand father How did you find our website? : by accident on web. Comments : A wonderful tribute to the brave young Americans who sacrificed so much for our liberty and futures. Rest assured they are not forgotten. I travel twice yearly to Madingley American cemetery Cambridge to pay my respects to your fallen comrades.
First Name : Faith Cox email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Cornwall Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father How did you find our website? : In a letter from my father Comments : i was going through some papers and found something called Mail in from Intercom Spring 83. My father was Eric Whitney who ditched a stirling in 1942. Would love to find out more information about it if anyone can help many thanks
First Name : Ron email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : South Carolina Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad & 2nd Cousin How did you find our website? : Looking for 389th site Comments : I had a second cousin, James Dillon, Jr. He was an engineer, top turret gunner on a B-24, with 389th. The Blunderbus was shot down/exploded over Germany..February, 1944. Jr. Dillon listed as MIA. I had the crew listing and missions list, but cant find the
First Name : Dan Sisson email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Phoenix, AZ Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Father How did you find our website? : Surfing Comments : My father, Dale Sisson commanded the 564th from the time it was made a pathfinder squadron until about Sept 44. He is sitll alive and well in Phoenix planning on attending the upcomming Ploesti reunion at the end of July 03.
First Name : Stephen email : [email protected] URL : www,mysite.freeserve.com/milehamareaphotos Where do you live? : Tittleshall UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : no How did you find our website? : search Comments : Hi my name is Stephen Olley and I am writing a book about the villages of Wendling Beeston and Longham, a large part of this book will hopefully be dedicated to the Wendling air base and those who were based there, so I would be interested in any informat
First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Austin,TX Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : 1st Lt Wilfred Thom How did you find our website? : Research Comments : Wilfred Thom, uncle, was KIA on 7-7-44 in a mid-air collision after being shot over Berndorf, Germany (MACR 7492). He was in the 564 Squadron / 389 Group.
First Name : Joe email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Guilford CT Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father How did you find our website? : Google Comments : My father was a tail gunner in the 715th, shot down on March 8th 1944. First Name : ashley email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Oklahoma City Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : seaches Comments : Im Jean Stairs niece on mikes side.
First Name : Jean Abbott email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Arizona Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : Through Google Comments : Very good web-site very informational- My brother-in law flew in the B-29 during the war and was on Guam--my brother also was a crew chief during WWII in either Bryan or College Station Texas-cant remember what type of aircraft they had there-- This web
First Name : Jim email : [email protected] URL : http://www.grafixnpix.com Where do you live? : Melbourne, FL Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My cousin Jimmy Milliken How did you find our website? : Google Comments : I enjoyed checking out your website. Im trying to find more info on the 389th BG (I have negatives of a 389th mission) and also on my cousin, Jimmy Milliken from Omaha, Nebraska, who was lost along with the rest of the crew of their B-24. I dont know what
First Name : Donald email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Littleton, CO Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I did How did you find our website? : Just took a shot Comments : I earned my goldfish on 21 June 1944. My card # is 1093 How many are there now?. Is there a roster of members.
First Name : John email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Abingdon, VA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father How did you find our website? : Google Comments : My father was John W. Hortenstine. A friend told me about this site, and I wanted to check it out. Great work. Thanks for all the work and devotion.
First Name : Martin E Matousek email : URL : Where do you live? : Country side ILL 60525 Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Ann Matousek (aunt) How did you find our website? : Browsing Comments : Your hard work and keen interest are to be rewarded Thank You MEM
First Name : Ken Graigson email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Malta Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : I did How did you find our website? : Magazine Saga Comments : I am looking for the adresses of the secretary or president. I lost contact and want them to ask a few questions about my observer and airgunner Ditched Barracuda 1945 I am a member since 1945
First Name : Norman email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Gateshead, ENGLAND Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, my father How did you find our website? : I was researching the RAF Goldfish Club as my father was a member of this club. Comments :
First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Larchmont, NY - USA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Dad, 392nd Navig. KIA How did you find our website? : Surfin Comments : Wow, what a great site and chock full of useful info. I love your list of references or bibliography. A real treasure trove of titles that will bring tons of hard facts and knowledge to the lucky searcher. Congratulations of a fitting memorial to our gre
First Name : Ed email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Florida Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Dad How did you find our website? : Link Comments : Dad flew with the 715th at RAF Seething on the "What Da Hell?". His Pilot was Sam Hailey. While I was stationed in England during the late 80's, Mom & Dad came for a visit and we were able to visit RAF Seething. Dad joined the historical society there
First Name : Donna email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Canada Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : yes How did you find our website? : searching Gold Fish Club Comments : My uncle Frydon Yeomans received an Gold Fish Award for ditching I beleive in the North Sea. He never talked much about it but my mom gave his name to Front Page Challege in the late 50's or early 60's when they travelled tyo Calgary, Alberta. He was on a
First Name : Bruce Soutar email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Durban KwaZulu Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Wulff a goldfish member Comments : Great idea Had an engine out at Phumula off the KwaZulu Natal coast. Swam into shore with my passenger Will join
First Name : John email : [email protected] URL : http://splashdown2.tripod.com/HandleyPageHastingsTG579/ Where do you live? : Ipswich, England Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Search engine Comments : Some interesting pages and comments. From a member of the Goldfish Club I would just like to say Hi !
First Name : Bill email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Calif Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Myself How did you find our website? : YAHOO Comments : I made 30&1/2 missions with the 389th BG,566 Squadron. Aug.44,--Jan.45 Last 3 months of the war was at Dulag Luft Nuremburg & moosburg as guest of the Luftwaffe.
First Name : Rudy email : [email protected] URL : http://members.shaw.ca/stellarimages Where do you live? : Comox, BC, Canada Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Two of my Uncles How did you find our website? : Surfing Comments : I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone wishes to view my work, please visit me at http://members.shaw.ca/stellarimages
First Name : William Shaw email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Brighton UK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father RAF, but non-combattant How did you find our website? : Searching for info on the goldfish club Comments : Fascinating site. I was just writing about the Goldfish Club for a UK newspaper and I came across your stories. What a remarkable life.
First Name : George email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Yukon, OK Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My Dad was at Hethel How did you find our website? : from the 389th website Comments : George Russell Jr is my Dad. He served in the 389th BG 564th squardron with Cpt John England 1st Lt Frank Homer Glenn Bombadier, SSG Dallas Hatch Radio OP, SSG Dean Freeman Engineer. My father was wounded and sent back to the US after 8 missions. He serve
First Name : Steve Siljestrom email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Orinda, CA. Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : No, my dad flew with the 715th squadron How did you find our website? : Heavy bombers.com Comments : May 9, 2002 My dad has been dead for almost 20 years and only last year did I find that he had been awarded the DFC. I have the original commendation order, the DFC medal and an officers hat with a shrapnel hole in it, a hand written note of the missio
First Name : Jim email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Walnut Creek, CA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father How did you find our website? : Heavybombers.com Comments : Just doing a little research for my dad. The information I have given him so far has been very well received. His name is Phillip V. Nelson and was in the 448/714.
First Name : Howard email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Farnborough, Hampshire, England Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father, Leslie brooks How did you find our website? : google.co.uk Comments : My Father served with the RCAF 419 Moose Sqn. I remembered that he told me about the GoldFish Club, this was he Ditch in the North Sea on a return raid, He told me how impossible it was to launch the Kite that carried the wireless aerial from a dingy. Sad
First Name : DAN email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : CALIFORNIA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : YES How did you find our website? : RESEARCH Comments :
First Name : Louis email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Alexandria, VA Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : Looking for info regarding my relative John Repola Comments : John Repola was a Bombardier on a B-24 in England. While I have gathered a good deal of information regarding Bomb Groups, etc stationed in England I have not been able to locate his BG, Sq., Station, Etc. Thanks
First Name : Tom email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Arizona Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My father How did you find our website? : Googled 448th Comments : My Father was a pilot assigned to the 448th/714th. He arrived at Seething in December, 1944. Here is a linkto scans of his orders and some pictures: http://www.pbase.com/azttttommy/b24
First Name : rebecca email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : tx Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : grandpa-389th How did you find our website? : Comments : my grandpa homer beede was in the 8th infantry and part of the 389th bombardment.
First Name : Norm email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Sumter, SC Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : My uncle How did you find our website? : searched for B-24 info Comments : Am looking for info on a B-24, nose are YELLOW FEVER, gloss black with shark teeth
First Name : Lorraine email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Australia Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Father servied with 458 squadron How did you find our website? : through Google Comments : I was hoping to find more about my Fathers membership in the club. He ditched in a Wellington near corsica, 13/2/1943. C F A Percy (Cec). Would like to re-establish contact with the club, as I have started compiling a history of Dad war service. Lorraine
First Name : Sheldon email : [email protected] URL : www.hrhodes.com Where do you live? : Nashville, MI Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes How did you find our website? : 389th group email Comments : You have done a great job on this site. I put a link to you from the site about my Dad. You can find the link at http://home.wwdb.org/srhodes/Tribute_files/linkpage.htm
First Name : Paul email : [email protected] URL : Where do you live? : Niota TN Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Myself How did you find our website? : 389thbg yahoo group Comments : I was right waist 566th sq 12/15/44 27 missions...end of war...I stand in awe in the shaddow of those like you who really know. Did not receive a scratch. God speed. PB
First Name : Walter email : URL : www.theoddbods.org Where do you live? : Werribee, Australia Did you or anyone in your family serve in WWII? : Yes, I did. How did you find our website? : Looking for the Goldfish Club. Comments : Thoroughly absorbing website. Congrats to Melinda and Dale for the time and effort spent. I am a survivor of a ditching in 1943, when I was a Royal Air Force pilot, and Dales reminiscences brought it all back.
