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Posted: 12/02/2004 Larry McAdams LARRYMAC@peoplepc.com Would love to hear from anyone that served with my father, Donald McAdams, who was a gunner in the 419th NFS. I have a few old photo's to share if anyone would be interested. Thank You Larry McAdams Posted: 12/02/2004 Ned R. Young beckyned@columbus.rr.com My name is Ned R. Young, EM 1/C US Navy Seabee WW II. I was at Momote Field, Los Negros Island 1944 in the Seabee's when a B-24 crashed on take off. Some of my shipmates were lost and some injured. This was a terrible loss and through all the years I never forgot this. Some of us had gone over seas together from Gulfport Miss. For 60 Years I have wondered about this accident. We were not permitted to even mention it in our letters we sent home. I looked at the 13th web site and ran across a visitors request, Posted 6/10/2002, Lex McAulay looking for any info on a B-24 crash, into the Seabee tented areas on the Admiralty Islands. Lex McAulay had a e-mail that is not current now as I tried to contact him. If you know his Mailing address, I would write to him. I would like to know of any report of the accident or any thing about what happened. If you can tell me where to look for any info it would be appreciated. Thanks, Ned R. Young Posted: 12/02/2004 Scott Craig scraig7@sbcglobal.net My father was in the 13th. I don’t have many details. His name was Robert C. Craig listed as being from Dallas. Thanks, Scott Craig Posted: 12/02/2004 Mike Kernan millwright15@netzero.net Hello to all former Liberator Crewman and offspring such as myself. My Dad, Frank B. Kernan,Jr.(Mike)..T/Sgt at the time I believe, was with the 90th Bomb Group-H, Jolly Rogers. He was a top turret gunner, flight engineer and crew chief on a B-24 Liberator. If anyone has ever heard of him or know's his plane's name or The Skipper's name..PLEASE let me know. He spoke of Rabaul and many other places in that area. I can find very little about his outfit and await any and all rememberences or information anxiously!! PLEASE!! He went on to spend a career in The U.S. Air Force..retired as a member of SAC. Thanks so very much and thanks so very,very much for this site!!! "Little" Mike... Posted: 12/02/2004 Jack Stanford jack.stan@verizon.net I have viewed your web site and having been a member of the 38th Photo Recon Squadron of the 13th Air Force. I am most interested to know about surviving members of the squadron. I know of only one other member, Walter Oertel, with whom I correspond frequently. Thanks, Jack Stanford Posted: 07/27/2004 S. Cassell SCass51056@aol.com Looking for any information on my Dad, M.L. "Mutt" Cassell. I believe he was in the 11th BG and the 42nd BS. Flew 40 missions on B24's in the Pacific as radio operator and turret gunner. He passed away a couple of years ago without leaving any info about his years in the service. Any help in how/where to do research would be appreciated. Thanks and cheers. S. Cassell Posted: 07/27/2004 Bob Wilson RobertBoClaire@aol.com I have just renewed my interest in the 13th mostly because my granddaughter has entered the Air Force Academy. I served with the 28th Depot Supply Sqd. at Guadalcanal and Biak. (33 months) I would like to find Thomas Perry from Montgomery, Al. who served with me. Thanks and cheers. Bob Wilson Posted: 07/27/2004 Pam Weston pweston@sandboxdp.com I'm looking for information or anyone who remembers my Dad, Aaron S. Weston, MD. He was a Flight Surgeon in the 13th Bomber Command of the 13th Army Air Force from 1942 to 1946 serving in the South Pacific. My Dad (92 years old) and Mom now live in Arizona. I would like to find people with whom he served. Thanks for any help. Pam Weston Posted: 07/27/2004 Dennis Pinette dpinette@midcoast.com I've just come across your site and saw the drawings of Cedric Emanuel. I wonder if anyone knows of the artist Sgt. F. J. Frish, 13th AAf. He drew the ground support crews for AFF Group, Pictorial Section. He was from Berwin, Illinois. Thanks, Dennis Pinette Posted: 07/27/2004 Robert T. Paulsen robert.paulsen@verizon.net My dad was in the 13thAF 42ndBG 69thSQ as a bomber in B25s. He was shot down on Christmas Eve 1943 near New Ireland. He and the crew survived - I am looking for any mission records or photos. The pilot was Lt. Albert Marx of PA and crew included Philip A. Martin of Newport RI. Thanks, Robert T. Paulsen Posted: 07/07/2004 Joe Michalak JJJMSJZ@aol.com Does anybody remember Lt 'Raunchy' Miller of the 307th. His plane went down off of Guadalcanal on April 29th 1943, only one survivor. Anybody remember the plane "Snuffy Smith" of the 307th, 424th BS ' Raunchy Miller's Plane? Thanks, Joe Michalak Posted: 07/07/2004 Joe Michalak JJJMSJZ@aol.com Does anybody remember Lt 'Raunchy' Miller of the 307th. His plane went down off of Guadalcanal on April 29th 1943, only one survivor. Thanks, Joe Michalak Posted: 07/07/2004 Jim Robertson Vjddrobertson@aol.com I have recently acquired some memorabilia that was sent from Sgt. Emmett V. Lee to his mother, Mrs. J. C. Lee, of Waco, TX. The envelope contains an embroidered silk handkerchief, and three pictures of Sgt. Lee, Cpl. Robert V. Johnson, and Sgt. Robben by their tent in New Guinea. The envelope is postmarked SEP 30, 1943 and has the following return address: Sgt. Emmett V. Lee 1061st. Q.M.Co. 64th. Serv. Gp. Army Air Base Great Falls, Montana I am interested in knowing more about the men in the photos and would like to return the contents to the Lee family if possible. Can anyone supply more information? Thanks, Jim Robertson Posted: 07/07/2004 Vickie VickieS9900@aol.com I am searching for anyone who knew my dad, Sgt. Max Schachter, 18th Photo Recon. Thanks, Vickie Posted: 07/07/2004 Tryon (BILL) Shepherd shepherd@digitalusa.net I served in the 42th bomb group, 100th bomb squadron in the 13th Air Force Rescue Boat Squadron as a radio repair man. I have a picture of our squadron maintenance group in front of a B-25. I am 80 years old but I would like to know if there is any reunion of my guys from Sterling Island, south of Guadalcanal? Thanks, Tryon (BILL) Shepherd Posted: 07/07/2004 Mike Jacobi mjacobi2@comcast.net There were several inquires about the 229th Antiaircraft Searchlight Battalion which supported the 13th Army Air Force on Morotai. My father was a member of this battalion (Battery C). I have a copy of the official unit history and have made contact with some of surviving members. They will be holding a reunion in the Fall 2004. My Dad has alot of Photos which I believe were taken on Morotai. It would be great to hear from somebody in Battery C. Thanks, Mike Jacobi Posted: 02/09/2004 Kelly McFall dadsmilitary@sbcglobal.net My father Harold McFall was in the 13th AF and was in the 17th Photo Recon Sqdn. There is an outside chance it was the 18th. I am trying to find any information about him. His military records were lost in the fire at the records center in St. Louis. I also believe that he was in the 819th Bombardment Squadron. Is there any way to find out when/where he was in the Pacific? Any information, leads or contacts would be greatly appreciated. As a side note, the 7th AF patch was on the left shoulder and the 13th AF on the right. . Thanks, Kelly McFall Posted: 10/09/2003 Rex Ross wrecks99@trentonmo.com My dad, Tyndall E. Ross, served with the 13th Air Force but I have no further information since he is now deceased. I would like to put together information for his flag display but when I requested his information from the military archives, I learned that those had been destroyed by fire in 1973. They were able to tell me that he served from May 5, 1942 to November 11, 1945 and acheived the rank of Corporal. I would greatly appeciate any and all help constructing my dad's military service. Thanks, Rex Ross Posted: 09/19/2003 No name Capt4hire1@aol.com I would appreciate any information about my uncle James C Kiker - radio operator B-25 13 AAF killed in action 4 Dec 1943 off New Ireland . Thanks, No name Posted: 08/31/2003 Rick Green rgreen@hollanderconsultants.com I am the only son of Bill "Willie" Green, a corporal in the 3rd Emergency Rescue Squadron "C" Flight, '44-'45. Trained at Gulfport. Served in Dutch East Indies and the Phillipines. I am looking for anyone who knew him. Also any other web resource to help me find them. He passed in April 1967 when I was 15. Thanks, Rick Green Posted: 08/31/2003 KENNETH E DOWNER Gsharkbite54@aol.com MY DAD WAS WITH THE THIRTEEN TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON ( THIRSTY THIRTEEN ) AT ( BIAK ). HE WOULD LIKE TO GET IN CONTACT WITH HIS BUDDIES (GRAY AND DAVIS ). MY DAD KENNETH E DOWNER WOULD FLY WITH ( LT FOOTE ) ON THE C-47. HOPE I WILL GET A REPLY. KENNETH E DOWNER Posted: 08/31/2003 Edward M. Lavin elavin@satx.rr.com PFC Henry Majeski, crew member on a B-17 or B-24 with the 42nd Bomber Sq, 11th Bomber Group, KIA December 28, 1942. Anyone with any information or tips to help me trace my Uncle Henry's military history a little further, please contact me. Deepest gratitute for any help. Ed Lavin (Col, USAF, Ret) Posted: 08/04/2003 Bill McKee bmckee@fspl.lib.ar.us Looking for anyone that knows the where abouts of Lt Francis X. Deal 13th AAF, 42 BG, 100 BS Was navigator Bombidere on (one for the Gipper) If he is still alive I would like to make contact with him about a missing Pilot 1lt Ritchie L. Jones Operiation officer for the 100 in June of 45 at the4 time he went missing on an administrative flight from Palawan to Leyte. He was on a B-25J 44-29584 belonging to the 69 BS. Thanks, Bill McKee Posted: 08/04/2003 Colin Beaty colin123@iprimus.com.au I am looking for any information on Walter Clark Beaty who was with the 371stBS,307thBG up till May 1943.His was aboard the Knit Clipper with the 26thBS,11thBG when it crashed after taking off from Funafuti 28th June 1943. Thanks, Colin Beaty Posted: 06/15/2003 Larry Alexander Alexanderll@cs.com LT. Stanley L. Alexander , 17th 4th Photo Recon. Airplane P-38 Nose Art Goggle Eye on both engine cowls. Eye painted on the nose left and right side. Killed on August 23, 1944 Plane went in between Russel and Santa Isabel Islands. Was a battle ship in the area crew saw the plane hit the water. Can anyone tell me where the 17th 4th Photo recon was stationed? Does any one know of any web sights on the 17th, 8th or 7th photo recon? I would appreciate any suggestions on my research. This is the only information that I have. Thanks, Larry Alexander Posted: 06/15/2003 Dana J. Payton dana_payton@lycos.com Looking for info on the 873rd Engineer Battalion [Aviation] 13th AF, specifically Company "B". My Dad, Joe "Jody" Payton I believe served with this unit in New Guinea and the Phillipines in WWII.['43-'45?] Thanks, Dana J. Payton Posted: 06/15/2003 Unsigned? WkdKween@aol.com Looking for information about my Father, John A Ferraro. He was a radio operator on a bomber in the 13 Army Air Force. I can't get any info due to the fire and records destroyed Thanks, Unsigned? Posted: 06/15/2003 Nick Penistan nick@peg976.freeserve.co.uk Have just acquired an A2 named to Bob Finzel of the 419th Night Fighter Squadron operation P61 Black Widow aircraft. Trying to find if there is a vererans organisation for the 419th of someone with the historical information to find out about Bob Frinzel who probably flew in tail number 330 as this appears on the painted back Thank you, Nick Penistan Please click on either bullet to navigate through postings.

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