2000

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Greetings, Don't quite know where to start with this request but here goes. Always wanted to know more about my dads military days but he was always reluctant to talk much about it. He was enlisted in the US Army Air Corp at the outbreak of hostilities with Japan. Dad's been gone now 20 years and mom passed two years ago this month so I really have very little to go on. He had very little left after his discharge as his footlocker was broken into on his shipboard return voyage from Indo China. I know he served as an instrument technician on bombers in China Burma and remember him mentioning playing ball with Chunalt but that's about it. Is there a site with some vets who might be able to shed some light on his career? I sure do miss the old buzzard (his words) and would love to know more of this part of his past. Thanks for any help you can give. Best Regards, Laurence G. Christianson Proud son of the late Robert W.

Rosalyn McGucken - 12/15/00 01:24:16
My Email:mcgucken@msn.com
Subject: William V. McGucken
Military Unit: No idea

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I'm trying to find out some information about my Dad and his experiences in the 10th. I have no idea what his unit was -- I think he was there in '43 - '44. His name was William Vincent McGucken. He was a pilot. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cro s (10th AF GO 94 -- date unknown) and Air Medal (10th AF GO 5 17 Feb 44). He passed away in 1983. I'd really like to hear from anyone who knew him during the War. Thanks and God Bless.

Rosalyn McGucken - 12/15/00 01:23:43
My Email:mcgucken@msn.com
Subject: William V. McGucken
Military Unit: No idea

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I'm trying to find out some information about my Dad and his experiences in the 10th. I have no idea what his unit was -- I think he was there in '43 - '44. His name was William Vincent McGucken. He was a pilot. He won the Distinguished Flying Cross (10th AF GO 94 -- date unknown) and Air Medal (10th AF GO 5 17 Feb 44). He passed away in 1983. I'd really like to hear from anyone who knew him during the War. Thanks and God Bless.

m.winters - 12/10/00 18:59:40
My Email:mel9723@hotmail.com
Subject: crew
Military Unit: 10th AF 7thBG

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Carole Morris Ferrer - 12/08/00 04:16:01
My Email:jetcityradiowoman@yahoo.com
Subject: Capt. Clifford "Moose" Morris
Military Unit: 10th Air Force7th Bombardment Group436th Bombardment Squardon

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My father "flew the hump" during WWII. I am proud to have his jacket, complete with blood chit and captain's wings. If anyone knew him, or has pictures of him or his plane, or anything...please contact me at the above e-mail address! Thank you!

Joe Graw - 12/05/00 14:36:42
My Email:grawdaddy@aol.com
Subject: 7th Bomb Group

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I'm looking for some information about crewmembers who trained on B-17s in Idaho, and subsequently flew to Pearl Harbor the day of the Japanese attack. My father (Joe Graw) was a bombadier who missed the flights over (thank God!) and had to take a ship. H is wondering what happened to all of his friends that trained with him on the B-17. He has no idea because his ship to Pearl was diverted to Brisbane, Australia, where he obtained an inta service transfer to the Navy and coordinated beach head landings i New Guinea. Thanks for any help you can send my way. Joe Graw, Jr.

Kenneth Pitcher - 11/27/00 21:30:17
My Email:scape13@ispchannel.com
Subject: Recently Found Where Gunner Buried Gunner b
Military Unit: 436th.

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After much serching I was able to find that our Ball-Turret Gunner John Holick, was moved from the military cemetary at Barrackpore, India to Arlington, after the war. My son Larry was able to visit his grave over Thanksgiving Holiday, I still haven't bee able yet to find his living relatives, If any of you other guys are looking for lost ones contact me I may be of help,It is hard after all these years to rundown folks.

Kenneth Pitcher - 11/27/00 21:24:25
My Email:scape13@ispchannel.com
Subject: Recently Found Where Gunner b

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James G. Ashworth - 11/26/00 18:40:43
My Email:kafennema@hotmail.com
Military Unit: 559nth Battalion, Company C, Early Warning Radar

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Hello to anyone in the 1944-45 Burma campaign, especially those involved with the early warning radar units.

William (Bill) Guyton - 11/23/00 14:08:50
My Email:wfg6405@aol.com
Subject: Father in CBI

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My father was in the CBI theather. His name was Rhame A. Guyton from South Carolina. I have tring to find about the unit he was in. The best I can remember what he told me was that he flew supplies. Thanks Bill

Rudy Preus - 11/21/00 05:49:50
My URL:http://members.home.net/stellarimages
My Email:stellarimages@home.cam
Subject: Stained Glass Aircraft

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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

Dennis W. Howes - 11/20/00 13:20:22
My Email:dhowes@mail.tds.net
Subject: Information on father
Military Unit: not sure, but served in India

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Just wondering if anyone remembers a Harry R. Howes, nicknamed "Stub". He was a crew chief? We have a picture of him walking the streets in India and a cigarette case engraved with the map of India and his name Lt. Harry R. Howes. He died in 1967 and I ver really knew much about his war expierinces. My brother still has his dress uniform and we are checking out the insignias on it. Thanks, Dennis

Joe Favinger - 11/19/00 01:05:19
My Email:joefavinger@toad.net
Subject: 14th AF
Military Unit: 23rd Fighter Group

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My Dad was part of the 14th Army Air Corps, 23rd Fighter Group that was put into the 10th and Served in Karachi, India..A proud CBI member and I am proud of him. His name was George Favinger but probably went by "Joe". If you knew him, just E-Mail me an I'll get it to him. For My Dad, Joe Favinger

Lisa Findley - 11/16/00 18:17:39
My Email:handmark@aol.com
Subject: Mytikniya
Military Unit: 9th Photo

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Looking for anyone who was based in Mytikniya 44-45 for a story about my dad, Bill Findley, who was the 9th Photo Squadron. Thank you.

Lisa Findley - 11/16/00 18:17:27
My Email:handmark@aol.com
Subject: Mytikniya
Military Unit: 9th Photo

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Looking for anyone who was based in Mytikniya 44-45 for a story about my dad, Bill Findley, who was the 9th Photo Squadron. Thank you.

Michael Smodish - 11/16/00 05:46:44
My Email:smodlaw@emi.net
Subject: My father
Military Unit: Not known

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Looking to contact anyone who may have served with my father, Tech Sgt. Michael L. Smodish, in Burma July-December 1945. He flew a Stinson L-5 in Bahmo, Myitkina, Lashio. Names of some were Carter, Burstein, Johnston, Weglinski, Hurley, Sullivan, Jans a, Easterbrook, Ryan, Simpson, Mills, Gray.

Michael McCormick - 11/15/00 02:41:09
My URL:http://www.dconsultants.com
My Email:m-mccormick@msn.com
Subject: T/Sgt Charles E. Mccormick
Military Unit: 2nd Troop Carrier Squadron

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My Father was an enlisted member of the 2nd Troop Carrier Sq. from the it's location at Middletown, PA through most of the war in Burma. I often listen to his stories about the early days of the Air Corps. His missions in the C-47 were very similar to th se that I flew in the republic of Vietnam in the UH-1 Huey and OH-6 scout helicopters. He just had more fuel and range. Best wishes and thank you for creating this site. Mike McCormick Major, AUS Retired West Bend, Wisconsin

Boyd Smith - 11/12/00 02:44:13
My Email:smijus2000@yahoo.com
Subject: My father
Military Unit: 1328th

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Please help me find out what my father did. I hear that he was a crew chief but his muster papers say that he was a propeller mechanic. His name was Richard Byron Smith, but he went by Dick or Smitty for as long as I can remeber. He recieved a good conduc meadal, air medal and a distinguished unit badge. Any info would be greatly apereciated.

Kristin Walker - 11/10/00 15:13:06
My Email:kwalker@adamsmark.com
Subject: my grandfather
Military Unit: 83rd Airborne, 10th Airforce

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I am trying to find out information about my Grandfathers unit while he was in the military. He does not talk about it but I have been able to get bits and pieces out of him. I just started on my search and happened upon this website. What I know so far i he was a Gunner on a B-25 stationed in BIC. I know he flew 26 missions over the Hump also. His name is Sgt. Fred Walker from Avella, PA.and he was there from 1943 - 1945. If you have any information or stories, I would greatly appreciate it!!!

Michelle Vega - 11/06/00 23:04:26
My Email:mitch7979@yahoo.com
Subject: OE Houston

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My name is Michelle Vega and I am trying to locate my grandfather names OE Houston or went by charles. He was married to my grandmother Gladys Lee Bare Sexton.. They had a daughter named Stephanie. Can anyone help me?

Michelle Vega - 11/06/00 23:04:19
My Email:mitch7979@yahoo.com
Subject: OE Houston

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My name is Michelle Vega and I am trying to locate my grandfather names OE Houston or went by charles. He was married to my grandmother Gladys Lee Bare Sexton.. They had a daughter named Stephanie. Can anyone help me?

Josh Anderson - 11/01/00 23:49:48
My Email:jta@ufl.edu

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My grandfather was the crew chief on a C-47. It flew cargo and troops over the Hump '44-'45. His name was Keith B. "Knappy" Knapp. He died in September of 1999.

Donnie Divin - 10/25/00 01:17:39
My Email:amdcjd@aol.com
Subject: Lt R C Ritchie

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My father-in-law flew cargo planes over the "hump" from 1944-45. Lt R C Ritchie was from Arkansas, after the war worked in the oil business and died in Tx in 1982. I would appreciate any information anyone may have.

Donnie Divin - 10/25/00 01:17:30
My Email:amdcjd@aol.com
Subject: Lt R C Ritchie

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My father-in-law flew cargo planes over the "hump" from 1944-45. Lt R C Ritchie was from Arkansas, after the war worked in the oil business and died in Tx in 1982. I would appreciate any information anyone may have.

Donnie Divin - 10/25/00 01:14:04
My Email:amdcjd@aol.com
Subject: Lt R C Ritchie

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Donnie Divin - 10/25/00 01:14:02
My Email:amdcjd@aol.com
Subject: Lt R C Ritchie

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Charles F. Riley - 10/24/00 01:26:49
My Email:Kittlekd@frognet.net
Subject: Looking for crew members
Military Unit: 10th Air Force, 7th Bomb Group

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Flew over the hump in 1944-45 Would like to hear from some of my old crew.

Lloyd Miller - 10/23/00 15:12:39
My Email:lloyd.miller@carswell.af.mil
Military Unit: 10 Air Force

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My late father-in-law, James R. Stitts, was as member of a unit under 10 AF in India during WW II. If anybody has any information about him during that time, please let me know.

David Huneycutt - 10/22/00 11:27:18
My Email:davidhuneycutt@aol.com
Subject: 530th Fighter Squadron
Military Unit: 311th fighter group

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My dad was John Huneycutt and was a pilot with the 530th. I am looking for info from anyone who knew him or knew the squadron.

Doug Cacciola - 10/18/00 18:12:58
My Email:propctr2@us.ibm.com
Subject: Joseph A. Cacciola
Military Unit: Unknown

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My father served in India and I assume with this group. He would talk about "The Hump" but beyond that I don't have a clue. He would only tell certain stories sparing us the details. With sadness he would relate each Thanksgiving the loss of two bombers a either end of the runway. I have no year or location. I wanted to place his name in the registry for the National WWII Memorial in Wash. DC, and needed his unit and rank and stumbled on this site. Great Job! "Saheeb Joe" is gone now but the pride he felt throughout his life because of his service in India never faded. Thank you, dad and thanks to all of you who served with him. In memory of my father Joseph A. Cacciola of Portchester NY. B10/11/20 - D11/24/97

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Rudy Preus - 10/11/00 04:14:41
My URL:http://members.home.net/stellarimages
My Email:stellarimages@home.com
Subject: Stained Glass Aircraft

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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

Steven H. Moyers - 10/08/00 19:26:08
My Email:wanderer@pacific.net
Subject: my dad Howard W. Moyers

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Thomas H. Turner - 10/05/00 02:08:20
My Email:turner@roanoke.edu
Subject: My Uncle
Military Unit: 385 Bombardment Squadron

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I am looking for anyone who may have known and served with my uncle, 2nd Lt Frank E. Turner (pilot) as part of the 385th Bomb Squadron stationed at Waycross Ga. in early 1943. Lt Turner was killed when his plane crashed during training near Maxton, NC on January 26, 1943. I think he was flying an A36 at the time. Thanks! Great Site! Tom Turner

Meg Jurisch-Hromyak - 09/13/00 00:08:29
My Email:meg_hromyak@spectramarketing.com
Subject: 10th Div, 7th BG, 493rd BS
Military Unit: 10th Div, 7th BG, 493rd BS

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My father was Staff Sergeant Fred C. Jurisch, Jr., He was in the Army Air Corps (10th Division, 7th Bomb Group, 493rd Bomb Squadron) from June, 1944 to June, 1945, where he spent time flying the hump in CBI as gunner on a B-24. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Meg meg_hromyak@spectramarketing.com

Ed Borden T/Sgt - 09/08/00 19:05:01
My Email:eborden80@ne.mediaone.net
Military Unit: 10th AF 7thBG 492cnd BS

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Served in the CBI theatre 1943-1944. Flew out of Bishnapur among other bases in India. Pilot's name was Jim Griffith, who stayed behind after our crew left for the states. He was killed flying a P40 on his first mission. We received the DFC and a couple of air medals for having completed 50 plus missions. The only member of our crew that I have been able to contact is Walter Kappel from Friendship, Wisconsin. I really enjoy reading the entries made on this sifgt. God Bles .

Peter Brennan - 08/30/00 15:43:13
My Email:pebeds@aol.com
Subject: My Father
Military Unit: unknown

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My Dad, Elliott (Barney) Brennan (Maj), served proudly in the CBI from 1942 until the end of the war. He always spoke proudly of the men with whom he served and the job he had to do there. He was one of the very first Americans to enter Shanghai at the essation of hostilities and had many stories to tell about those times. Are there any folks aout there that migt remember him?

Margaret Jurisch-Hromyak - 08/28/00 18:37:58
My Email:meg_hromyak@spectramarketing.com
Subject: Fred C. Jurisch, Jr. (my father)
Military Unit: 10th Div, 7th BS, 493rd BG

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My father, Fred C. Jurisch, Jr. was a gunner in the 10th Divsion, 7th Bomb group, 493rd Bomb Squad. He did not talk much about the war except for the time his plane got shot down and his entire crew had to parachute down (landing in the jungle). He was wonderful man and recently passed away on May 4th, 2000. If you know of any information on my father I'd love to hear it. My e-mail address is meg_hromyak@spectramarketing.com. Thank you so much. Meg

James S. Puliti - 08/19/00 17:00:36
My Email:ypuliti@yahoo.com
Subject: Web Site
Military Unit: 7th BG 493rd B.S.

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Congrats on this Site. Keep up the good work. was stationed in Asonsol, India-Was nose ggunner on B24 Liberator. Our crew flew over in early 1945 . Were in N. Africa when V-E day occurred. Stationed at that base, crews in our group were flying leaflet dropping missions to Rangoon and Bangkok. Our crew flew preliminary training only. Lost contact with all crew members. James S. Puliti-Cpl.

Timothy J. Teasley - 08/02/00 15:39:52
My Email:riviera@surfsouth.com
Subject: my father
Military Unit: 490th Bomb Squadron

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My dad was with the "Burma Bridge Busters" in the CBI> He was a navigator/gunner. If anyone remembers him, he passed away peacefully two summers ago. I have some of his photos from the war, and will share them as soon as possible. P.S. He was a helluva guy and we miss him.

Timothy J. Teasley - 08/02/00 15:37:03
My Email:riviera@surfsouth.com
Subject: my father
Military Unit: 490th Bomb Squadron

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Al Ryan - 08/01/00 18:04:55
My Email:aryan!@maine.rr.com
Subject: photos
Military Unit: 7th Bomb Grp 9th Sqdn

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Aircraft #3055 was shot down 1 Dec. 1943.I have seen photos of bomber crews and am seeking a photo of this particular crew. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Al Ryan

John Dendy - 07/25/00 15:21:25
My Email:jdendy@texoma.net
Subject: 14th Air force
Military Unit: 21st photo recon

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