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Date
August 9, 2006
Name
Harry Perkins
Email
harryperkins@sbcglobal.net
City
Richardson
State
Texas
Country
USA
Comments
Phil Kraus did exquisite work many years ago to repair a Martin guitar made in 1943. He mentioned some of his USAAF experiences. Phil was a master craftsman. I saw today 8/9/06 of his passing in the Dallas News obituaries. God bless his kind and his family
Date
August 9, 2006
Name
Deborah Clem
Email
debclem@sbcglobal.net
City
Dallas
State
Texas
Country
United States
Comments
My wonderful father, Philip Kraus, passed away on Sunday evening, August 6, 2006. He lived a long and dignified life, and was so proud to have served in the Air Force. He will be greatly missed.
Date
August 6, 2006
Name
Ralph Heap
Email
rnheap@pldi.net
City
Frederick
State
OK
Country
USA
Comments
I have fond memories of serving in Manduria, Italy as a member of the ordinance section, I remember distinctly the 2000 lb. bomb that fell off a trailer onto Jerome P. Rynders, who was on my crew in 1944.
Date
July 21, 2006
Name
Marion A. Scott
Email
mscott6170@cfl.rr.com
City
Titusville
State
Fl
Country
USA
Comments
Lt. T.A. Scott of the 450th BG 721 Squadron Was my Uncle. Would like to know surviving members who flew the Paper Doll B-24 with my uncle.
Date
July 18, 2006
Name
Debbie (Markert) Reddish
Email
dreddish@ctconsultants.com
City
Timberlake
State
Ohio
Country
United States
Comments
I am so thrilled I found this website - I found my dad's name Charles Markert under the 723rd Squardon - I am trying to find the name of the plane he was on & any other info that you may have. He died when I was 6 & my parents were divorced so I don't have much info - I do have copies of the medals he received but not much more Thanks For Your Help - I feel really close to him right now!! Thank You
Date
July 18, 2006
Name
David Vodarick Jr
Email
stach18@yahoo.com
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
USA
Comments
My grandfather ( Frank Vodarick) was assigned to the 459th. I am looking for any information that personnel may have on him or any of his missions. I also remember reading a book he had on the 459th, I beleive it was titled " the Cottontails" but i cannot find it anywhere. Does anyone know if this is the correct title.
Date
July 16, 2006
Name
Andy J. Benedict
Email
ajbdad1@wmconnect.com
City
McKees Rocks
State
PA
Country
U. S. of A.
Comments
MANY THANKS to the Webmasters for all they have done to keep this website viable. I have a request for the readers of this website. I'm in search of Missing Records . . . I flew as the co-pilot on the Captain John Paul Jones, Jr. crew. After he was wounded, the crew was taken over by First Lieutenant Roger A. Kent. We were with the 723rd SQ. During our time there, we suffered two crashes. One happened at Capodichino, Italy (8-44) and the other on the Island of Vis, off the Dalmatian Coast (10-44). There is NO official record of the disposition of the two incidents. I am hoping that some member of the maintenance or a ground crew chief of the 723rd kept a log of the B-24s in his charge,and noticed the absence of two planes upon mission return. I don't know the S/Ns of either plane, but the name of the Vis B-24 was “No,No Nanette". Any information of the planes and/or crew would be genuinely welcomed. Respectfully, Andy J. Benedict. ajbdad1@wmconnect.com
Date
July 9, 2006
Name
william l. cassidy jr.
Email
wmlcassidy@yahoo.com
City
st. louis
State
mo.
Country
usa
Comments
i just found this wonderful website. i was hoping that someone can give me any information about my late father s/sgt. william l. cassidy ball-turret gunner b-24 shot down 6-24-44 over ploesti, romania. serial no. 17071948. thank you.
Date
July 5, 2006
Name
Amy Young
Email
amyyoung@earthlink.net
City
Sugar Land
State
TX
Country
USA
Comments
My father, Thurman Glasgow, was with the 722nd Sqdn. from 6/1/44 to 1/5/45. He passed away on June 28th, 2006. We will miss him!
Date
July 3, 2006
Name
Bill Marak
Email
sunny51@alltel.net
City
Little Rock
State
Arkansas
Country
USA
Comments
Lt.W.C.Marak shown here is my father. He is alive and well in Little Rock, married now for over 58 years. I was pleased and proud to see his pictures and comments shown here. Thanks for a great website.
Date
July 3, 2006
Name
Rob Higham
Email
Rob@alpiman.co.uk
City
Manchester
State
Country
UK
Comments
I recently rode my motorbike to Germany, I stopped off at St avold France and noticed the military cemetery and decided to pay my respects. Of all the 10500 graves I took note of one service man's gravestone A "2nd Lt Philip H Scanlon" and decided as a mark of respect to find out more about this fallen hero and find myself looking at the 450th BG web site. I have nothing but admiration and respect for all who served and the many who paid the ultimate price like so many of my countymen.
Date
July 1, 2006
Name
sam
Email
big_bopper@bluefrognet.net
City
State
new york
Country
usa
Comments
WOW! what a great site,one of the best I've visited.So much information phots, and history here.A real importnt site.Great Job. Thanks! sam
Date
June 27, 2006
Name
Sandy Scott
Email
sscott1647@hotmail.com
City
Wauchula
State
FL
Country
USA
Comments
Just found your site. Very nicely done. I am doing research on my uncle, kia, navigator w/15th AF, 449th Bomb Group, 716th Sq. Killed while on mission over Regensburg, Feb. 22, 1944. I have seen their site, have all the books, now looking for bombing photos & also crew picture. Not having much luck.
Date
June 26, 2006
Name
Phillip A. Smith
Email
Marine0811@aol.com
City
Las Vegas
State
NV
Country
USA
Comments
Phil has joined other tail gunners as he passed away on June 22, 2006 while in the company of his family. He was 82. I will miss seeing him walking his dog in the early morning and listening to him relate his experiences in the B-24 which flew from bases in Italy to the bail out and capture to his escape and journey back to the American lines. Phil was very proud of his family and always worked them into our talks. I am honored to have called you friend. Thanks Phil. Bob
Date
June 17, 2006
Name
ASHLEY S LEACH
Email
asleach@yahoo.com
City
Staunton
State
VA
Country
USA
Comments
Update on my grandfather, Harold Dennis Bosserman (I signed guestbook back in Feb 2006). Harold died on June 14th. He was 83. How fitting that he past away on Flag Day. He was buried today and a couple of airplanes flew overhead when the chaplin from the VFW was speaking. His burial site is very close to an airport suited for small engine plans. Thanks again PawPaw!!! I will miss you!!! Ashley S Leach Grandson of Harold Dennis Bosserman
Date
June 16, 2006
Name
E. R. "Jake" Jacoby1
Email
jacoby007@comcast.net
City
Honolulu
State
HI
Country
US`
Comments
thanks to everyone who has contributed to the 450th history. It was fun to look over all this material and recall the missions.
Date
June 7, 2006
Name
John Frye
Email
fryejj@clearwire.net
City
Bend
State
Oregon
Country
USA
Comments
Very nice. Keep up the good work. So much of our heritage is being lost and it is good to see photos and stories being recorded.
Date
June 3, 2006
Name
JOE MENEGUS
Email
JJM208@AOL.COM
City
UPP SADDLE RIVER
State
NJ
Country
USA
Comments
I JOINED THE 450th/720th IN JAN 45 AS A TAIL GUNNER ON LT SCUBY'S CREW ---
Date
June 2, 2006
Name
William C. Dudley
Email
WHCD@bellsouth.net
City
Americus
State
Georgia
Country
USA
Comments
The Site Update of all the combat missions the 450th flew were sure a big help to me. My certified copy of my combat missions only listed the locale and not the specific bomb target. I was glad after a long time to get this specific information to complete my own records. Thanks for a great job in this.
Date
May 25, 2006
Name
Thaddeus (Ted) W. Wenzka
Email
wenzka@verizon.net
City
State
Country
Comments
Date
May 24, 2006
Name
bill bishop
Email
wjbkeefie@verizon.net
City
State
Country
Comments
Date
May 11, 2006
Name
adam sedar
Email
City
frackvillep
State
penna
Country
good old usa
Comments
my dad was in the 723 sq i am his son i say a prayer for all you fliers all the time
Date
May 11, 2006
Name
Mike Chiavuzzi
Email
mltm86@yahoo.com
City
State
Florida
Country
USA
Comments
My uncle Rinaldo Chiavuzzi was on the Sleepy Time Gal. Thanks for posting this info for all to see. Many thanks to all who served and their families.
Date
May 10, 2006
Name
Richard Welti
Email
rwelti2000@yahoo.com
City
Kill Devil Hills/Henderson
State
N.C./Nv.
Country
U.S.A.
Comments
Referred by Dr. Scherick
Date
May 9, 2006
Name
William Sanders
Email
wsanders165@msn.com
City
Memphis
State
Tn
Country
USA
Comments
Lots of memories I have some pictures will share
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