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329th Depot Repair Sqdn (n2jve)

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:52:24 Z

Hi All and Thanks for reading. My name is Mike and I am researching my fathers (Died Jan.24,2010) Military records to make a Mermorial for him to hang on my wall with ribbons patches etc. According his Discharge Papers he belonged to the 329th Depot Repai..

Mid-air collision B-17 & German Fighter (BillyS0905)

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:40:34 Z

97th Bomb Group, 414th Bomb SquadronNavigator - Harry C. NuessleBombardier - Ralph BurbridgeEngineer - Joe C. JamesRadio Operator - Paul A. GallowayBall Turret Gunner - Elton CondaWaist Gunner - Michael ZukTail Gunner - Sam T. SarpolusGround Crew Chief - ..

Looking for aircraft names/nose art in 364th bombardment squadron (CkKremer)

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:24:29 Z

Hello all, I'm creating some artwork related to my grandfather Leroy N. Kremer. he was a part of the 305th bomb group, 364th bombardment squadron based in Chelveston. I was told he was lead bombardier. He flew 31 missions. If anyone has any information re..

USO Lady (Chess)

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:54:25 Z

I feel like I'm posting too much stuff, but I wondered if anyone knew who this lady is/was. She looks like she could be a movie star, but maybe not. I think it was taken in North Africa, Tunisia maybe, around 1944Thanks,Chess..

Harold A. Shoe (Zippppy2)

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:36:24 Z

My Mothers uncle died in Oct. 13, 1942 and was burried feb 28, 1949. at Honolulu, Hawaii, National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific (Punchbowl). according to records: N212 Harold A. Shoe Michigan SGT 58 AAF Bomb Squadron World War II March 31 1917 Oct 13 ..