Following are requests from people who have left a message in my guest book. Please contact them directly via their email address if you can help. I will post such messages as long as they pertain to the 13th AAF and are similar in content and intention as those shown below. I will not post any commercial messages or ones offering items for sale. Page 9Page 8Page 7:      Page 6Page 5 Page 4Page 3Page 2Page 1

Posted: 04/27/2008 David Neighbors db2i@yahoo.com I am looking for information on my great uncle, 1Lt Frank Clark. He was a pilot in B-25s and died in a C-47 crash soon after the war. Thank you, David Neighbors Posted: 04/27/2008 Jennifer Lindley jennifer_lindley@sbcglobal.net I am looking for any information regarding my Grandfather, William (Billy) Lindley. He was a pilot of a B-24 and later a flight instructor. He served in the Pacific in the 13th Air Force, 307th bomb group, 372nd bomb squadron. It is my understanding that he never lost a crew member and flew over 50 combat missions. When his tour was up, his former crew were all killed on their very next flight. Please contact me with any information or photos. I know that he completed his pilot training in June 1943. Thank you, Jennifer Lindley Posted: 04/27/2008 Bruce Hamma brhamma@msn.com I have my dads AAF papers and would like to domate them to an organiztion so others can look up their realitives that are in his plane or crew. My dad would not talk much about his missions except when he and I would talk about the war and only after a few beers. He did say that he was on a raid on Truk and of the 24 b-24s that made the raid only 4 made it back to base. He said he was sad to take the browning .50 caliber and pitch it out along with everything else that was not apermanent fixture and some that were. He also said his bombider was the best and they usually lead the raid so all the zeros would line up on their plane.He also said that they lubed the brownings with rubbing alcohol so each one would put out 1200 rounds per minute. I am at work in a coal fired power plant at night and do not have his box of stuff. I beieve had 5 or 6 oak leaf clusters and a couple of presidental citations. My dads name was SSG Vade V Hamma and was a long ranger. He returned home to Brady Montana and farmed the rest of his life. He passed away in April of 1994 at age 75. He and my mom had 7 kids and had a good life. I read on this web site that the archives place burned up so thought this might be of help. Thank you, Bruce Hamma Posted: 04/27/2008 Charles Russell doublet_kc@sbcglobal.net My uncle, Lt. Charles E. Konkle, was a Bombardier with the 13th, 72nd Bomb Squadron. While on a mission in a B-24D on October 10, 1943, the plane was shot down by Japaneese Zero fighter aircraft. The plane and crew were never found. I would love to hear from anyone who may have known him. I would also recommend the book "Scootin' Thunder" by Beth Houser. Beth's father, Bob Houser, served in the 13th and the book is his story. It is a wonderful read, and makes you feel as though you are actually there in the midst of the war. I believe it can be found on Amazon.com Thank you, Charles Russell Posted: 04/27/2008 Carlos Herrera kaki.primero@verizon.net I'm looking for any information Maj. Sidney F. Wharton who KIA while flying with XIII Fighter Command. I'm especially intrested in finding the date when Maj. Wharton was shot down. Thank you, Carlos Herrera Posted: 04/27/2008 Irene Rogers irenewrog@aol.com Looking for anyone that knows my Dad. He is Ezekial Thomas (a.k.a. ET) Windham. He was in the army air force- 403 / 13 TC. He says this emblem that's on the web site was on his jacket. He served in the Philippines/ New Caledonia from 1942 to 1945. He would love to hear from some of his old buddies. You can contact him at my email address. Thanks! Thank you, Irene Rogers Posted: 02/25/2008 William Merrill Carlisle oldsouth@tds.net I am seeking anyone who knew my father who was a B-25 driver named William Wallace(Bill) Carlisle. He flew for the 69th then 100 bs. He was shot down over Rabaul 4/11/44 but was rescued by a dumbo along with crew. I have lots of pictures of planes, targets, etc., I would allow someone to copy. Thank you, William Merrill Carlisle Posted: 01/19/2008 Bill Houck greenskeepr12000@yahoo.com My dad, W.L. Connell (Bill) Houck, was a member of the 13th AAF, 390th Bombardment Group and I would like to meet,talk or write to people who knew him. He died Nov. 1977. Thank you, Bill Houck Posted: 01/19/2008 David Getlin dgetlin@worldnet.att.net What info do you have on the 17th recon bmb sqdn. I joined them in may of 1945 and before long the war was over and i was never able to find a history of the sqdn. We finished in the Army of Occupation at Yokota Air Field in Japan. I'd most appreciate any info you might have. Thank you, David Getlin Posted: 01/19/2008 Buddy Miller buddymiller@earthlink.net My father was stationed with the 13th AAF, 17th Photo Recon Squadron from roughly December, 1943 to wars end. Your web entries are the best I've found on this unit and I want to research my father's assignments. Could you offer better direction for my research? My father, Cpl Ernest S. "Buddy" Miller (13061921), passed away some years ago but left me with many photos of the Philippines including AAF members and aircraft that (I assume) are part of the 17th PRG. I can't say he took all these photos but some are very interesting (to me). I'd like to share these in the hopes someone might benefit from seeing themselves or their loved ones. Thank you, Buddy Miller Posted: 01/19/2008 Rick Weger rsaweger@msn.com Has anyone heard of the 4th engine overhaul sq.My dad is84 and would like to find anyone he served with.He was with the 13th air force and was at Biak for 13 months from late 1944 through 1945. My dad is sergeant John Weger, I have aphoto of him with his crew by a p-38. Any help would be nice and God bless all of you that served. Thank you, Rick Weger Posted: 01/19/2008 Charles O Corwin corwin13@comcast.net I served as Squadron Navigator with the 75th. I was with the Group from Nov. 1944 through July 1945. I flew 52 strike missions. Thank you, Charles O Corwin Posted: 01/19/2008 Nick DiGregory ndigregory@hotmail.com I have recently discovered that my father, Frank DiGregory was a member of the 13 Army Airforce stationed in New Guinea during 1944. I have photo of him and in the background there is a sign that reads: Nightmare IXX. Does anyone know what this means? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you, Nick DiGregory Posted: 01/19/2008 Kevin J. Crede kjcrede@comcast.net My Dad ( Sgt Fred J. Crede ) passed in 1993. He served with the 307BG, 370 Sg. I have pictures I would like to share of their time in the South Pacific. I think one of his buddies was in the "Photographic Unit" so there are pictures of alot of guys and place. Let me know if you have an interest. Thank you, Kevin J. Crede Webmasters note: *** This is the 250th posting in the requests area. I am so pleased that so many have found this area useful. God bless you all. Posted: 01/19/2008 William J. Lutringer godwindr@hotmail.com I had an Uncle Joseph Mitchell, my motherˇ¦s brother, who was a bombardier in the B-25 Bomber in the Pacific theatre during WWII. I am curious about finding out anything about his military service for the family tree especially details about his Silver Star, which I think it was written up in the ˇ§Bombayˇ¨ Newspaper. Joe would never talk to anyone about his service. I hope you can help or tell me where else to look. I tried contacting Barksdale Field, LA they could not tell me anything. I Contacted Mighty Eight Research Center in Savannah, Ga. They could not find anything they suggested I should contact you. I also tried to go thru the Veterans Administration for information but all I get was there was a big fire sometime in the seventies. I have also tried to get info from the computer to no avail. INFORMATION: HOMETOWN PITTSTON PA. BORN 1922 DIED 1956. ENLISTED IN AIR CORP IN NOV. 1941 SENT OVERSEAS IN MARCH 1942. SERVED IN SOUTH PACIFIC THEATRE (THE PHILIPPINES) FOR 18 MONTHS UNTIL OCT. 1943. OCT. 1943 HE WAS AN INSTRUCTOR @ BARKSDALE FIELD, LA. NOT SURE IF HE WAS IN THE 5TH 8th OR THE 13TH AIR FORCE. JOE WAS A TECH SERGEANT. 25 AERIAL FLIGHTS ON COMBAT MISSIONS IN SOUTH PACIFIC AREA. FLEW A B-25 MITCHELL BOMBER WITH THE TITLE ARKANSAS TRAVEL (LER) DURING WWII. CREW PARTNER OF JIMMY DOOLITTLEˇ¦S SON. WRITTEN UP IN THE BOMBAY NEWSPAPER. (DURING WWII) RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, (2) DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSSES THE AIR METAL FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT. SERVED 5 YEARS IN THE AIR FORCE SENT MY MOTHER A CARD FROM BARKSDALE FIELD LA, DATED JULY 1, 1944. Thank you, William J. Lutringer Posted: 01/19/2008 AAF Daughter starblossom@sbcglobal.net My father, Col. Les Loken, passed away earlier this year (Feb. 2007), a month before he would have been 95. He was a bomber commander at the 13th AAF Headquarters, in the Phillipines. In early 1944 he volunteered to accompany 5 bombing missions as a tail gunner with 3 Bomb Groups - 3 missions with the 42nd Bomb Group (on a B-25), and 2 missions with the 307th and 5th Bomb Groups (on a B-24 "Liberator"). I would love to have contact with anyone (or a relative) who was with the 13th AAF during WW2, especially anyone who was on those bomb runs. I would also love to see photos from those times. If anyone is interested in seeing videos of my father talking about his experiences in the 13th AAF, I have posted some on the Youtube website. The first video is at http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=O3U3kiaelQc The whole channel is at http://www.youtube.com/Gingeronymous Thank you, AAF Daughter Posted: 01/19/2008 LTC Steven R. Lelbach srlelbach@hotmail.com I've been doing some more extensive research on my uncle, 1LT Jackson B. Lewis, who was KIA on 27 February 1943 near Vella Lavella, Solomons. He was flying a P-40F for the 347th Fighter Group, 68th Fighter Squadron. His Missing Air Crew Report (MACR 580) is on order from the Air Force Historical Records Agency (AFHRA) at Maxwell AFB. I would relish any information from surviving members of his unit or family members of those men who might have known him and have photos or stories to share. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Thank you, LTC Steven R. Lelbach Posted: 01/19/2008 Barbara Dean Hess habahess@sbcglobal.net My name is Barbara Dean Hess, daughter of Leroy Elsworth Dean, Deceased. My father served in the Army Air Force in the Pacific during WW II as a radio operator, on a long range bomber. I believe his plane or his unit may have been called/referred to as the Long Rangers. Unfortunately, I did not ask many questions about his service and he was not inclined to talk about it unless his family begged him to share stories. His wife and 6 daughters, including me, would love to honor him by learning more about his service to our country and sharing what we discover with his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends. I thank you in advance for any information you might be able to share. Sincerely Barbara Dean Hess Posted: 01/19/2008 Ed Hutson ehutson@cfl.rr.com Looking for info on Earl F. Rice B-24 Liberator Bomber lost in Plane explosion near Yap Sept. 24 1944 He was ist LT. Thank you Ed Hutson Posted: 01/19/2008 Jason Parrott parrott4usa6@aol.com My grandfather was Lt. Edgar Wittman. He went missing on September 30, 1944 while on a mission to bomb the refineries at Balikpapan Borneo. This is all I know. Please help me if you have any more information. Thank you Jason Parrott Posted: 01/19/2008 Maggie MacLachlan mkmaclachlan@yahoo.com I'm wondering if anyone might have some information about anyone who served with my father, Burton K. MacLachlan, from Jan, 1944 - Jan. 1946, 13th AAF, 5th. He was a pilot who flew *Squirrely Shirely.* He served in New Guinea, Luzon, Southern Philippines, China Offensive, Bismarck Archipelago. Thank you Maggie MacLachlan Posted: 01/19/2008 Gaycha Mayhew gemayhew@mchsi.com I am looking for the name of the historian of the 13th Air Force for information on the 13th on Espiritu Santo during WWII. My now deceased father was in a non combat officer position there for which I would like to find some information. Thank you Gaycha Mayhew Posted: 01/19/2008 Steven Tsavlis nytkdsteve@yahoo.com Is there anyone out there who may recall Staff Seargent Stanley M. Rovinsky? He flew with the 13 AF, 42 BG, 70th BS. He was lost on a flight from Russell IS. to Rabaul on January 14, 1944. The flight was piloted by 1st. LT. Ross B. Lemmon. This is all of the information I have been able to obtain to date. My uncle, Stanley M. Rovinsky was the gunner on this flight. B-25D-20 41-30566 Missing on January 14, 1944 MACR #1668 MACR #1668 is actually 'missing' from the microfiche at the National Archives. MACR #1668 was checked out in 1948 by 'Alan - AGO' and was not available when the microfilm was made. Here is some additional information about the mission from the microfilm of the 13th AF, 42nd BG, 70th BS: On January 14, 1944 the following crew failed to return from a night attack against LAKUNAI AIRDROME. 1st Lt. Ross B. Lemmon Pilot 1st Lt. Lowell Wathen Co-Pilot 1st Lt. David L. Somerville Bomb-Nav. S/Sgt. Arthur L. Thompson Engineer S/Sgt. Stanley M. Rovinsky Radio Operator-Gunner S/Sgt. Galen A. Day Gunner This equates to squadron Mission #75, a nighttime mission with airplanes gone from 0145-0630 local. The remarks for the mission indicate "Bad Weather, Narium, and Buka, Lt. Lemmon failed to return." From the 42 BG Microfiche: Mission #75: 14 Jan 1944 Vunakanau and Lakunai Airfields (11,500) 5 unmod (B25s) 7 mod (B25s). Here is some additional information from 'The Crusaders', Chapter 10, P 64... The 14th (January) saw a double-header staged against Vunakanau and Lakuani. Vunakanau was hit, but Likani had to be passed up, and bombs intended for it were dropped on New Ierland and Buka. Lieut. Ross B. Lemmons, JR., and crew, of the 70th failed to return from this mission... Thank you Steven Tsavlis Posted: 01/19/2008 Dennis Douglas dallendouglas@frontiiernet.net My father served in the 13th A/F in WWii. He and his crew were shot down in a B-24 enroute on a bombing mission in late 1944. I have the entire story on CD that was produced by Armed Forces radio in 1960. My father, Harold Douglas, passed away 15 years ago, but he and the remaining crew member left a very vivid story behind. I would be happy, at no charge, to send a copy of this CD to whoever could use it. Thank you Dennis Douglas Posted: 01/19/2008 Steve Ekholm ekholm33@yahoo.com I am trying to locate the families of Harvey V. Prevev and Floyd E. Nelson of the 13th AAF Combat Camera detachment who were for a brief time during late March of 1944 on the U.S.S. Coos Bay (AVP-25). Thank you Steve Ekholm Posted: 01/19/2008 Earl W. Gist earlgist@wildblue.net I was a Camera Repairman in the 17th. Photo Squadron during WW2. Thank you Earl W. Gist Posted: 01/19/2008 Andrea Simpkins andrealynn1974@yahoo.com Thank you to all who served, and all who are serving. God Bless you all!!!! Looking for info on the name of my great uncle's plane that went down on 3-29-1944. He was SSGT. Richard L. Haskins on the plane I believe serial is 42-73466. I'm not too sure of the serial being correct. He was part of the 307th 424th. Thank you Andrea Simpkins Posted: 01/19/2008 Jake Lopata fendercaster@ evenlink.com All I know is that my dad was stationed in the South Pacific. I believe with the 13th bombers in the Philippines. His name was Anthony Lopata. They probably called him Tony. He told me as a child he was a waist gunner on 24,s but a long dead relative said something about a cook. I am not well and need to know the truth for my children any help would be,well you already know. Thank you Jake Lopata Posted: 03/20/2007 Leah Woodward kinglives2005@yahoo.com I would like to know if anyone has information about a B-17, Serial# 44-40605. My grandfather Minor L Dickerson was a belly gunner and I believe this was his plane that crashed on take off October 26, 1944. His nickname was " Shorty or Dick" and he was from Daytona Beach, Fla. We would like information on his crew. We have a picture of the crew with the plane, but no names. 307th BG, 371st BS. Thank you Leah Woodward Posted: 03/02/2007 Steve Curavo scuravo@yahoo.com Talked to some of you in the past, sorry for the repeat. My dad was in the above squadron when they flew B-25's. I am looking very hard for photo's from the time in the Pacific Theatre. I'd like to either scan them or make photo negatives (new negative from the original). Any photo would be kept safe and returned asap. I'd be glad to make copies for anyone who wanted them. If anyone is interested I have a history of the 69th my dad brought back with him. I think possibly even he wrote it, it has some good details. There is another history of the 69th earlier in the war when they flew B-26's. It is at this url: http://www.b-26marauderarchive.org/MS/MS302/MS302.htm Thank you Steve Curavo Posted: 03/02/2007 Lloyd Remus hsinhoasp@sbcglobal.net My brother RG Remus passed away April 28, 2005. RG joined the USAAC on 2 March, 1943. His seperation data show's he departed the states on 5 April 1944, destination A-P. date of arrival 14,April, 1944. While in the A-P theatre he was with the 13th Air Force, 5th Bomb Group, 72nd Squadron as tail gunner on a B24 by the name of " Squirrely Shirley". I will attach a picture of Squirrely Shirley that I got from a book my brother had. I recall thru past conversation with my brother that this photo was taken after he had left to return to the states as he had 44 missions. I will also attach two photos, one single photo of his pilot and another of the crew that he flew from the states to the A-P with. As I recall, that pilot took a Jap 20mm in the chest on one of their missions. At this date, we can find no ID of any of the crew. In the crew photo, RG is far right kneeling Thank you Lloyd Remus Posted: 03/02/2007 Fred Driver raylins@aol.com B-24 gunner Fred Driver with 13thAAF 5BG and 72BS would like to correspond with anyone who was in his crew or squadron. Thank you Fred Driver Posted: 03/02/2007 Don Culp touchofgrey2k@yahoo.com I'm looking for info about my dad Wayne H Culp of Milton Freewater Oregon he served in the 1913th engineers I never heard him talk about it except one mention during the Vietnam era and I contacted the Army records and they say those records were destroyed any help would be apreciated . Thank you Don Culp Posted: 03/02/2007 David Traill davidtraill@bellsouth.net I am seeking information on what folks in the Second World War were doing in June of 1943 for a bok that I hope will be able to document what Americans were doing globally at the time. If any of the visitors to yours ite, or family members, or veterans could help by remembering what life was like, what they did, or where they were, I would be interested in possibly including them in the finished work. Thank you David Traill Posted: 03/02/2007 Arleen Morrissey a.c.morrissey@worldnet.att.net I am the daughter of the late Harold T. Churan who served as a Corporal during WW2. He served with the 13th Army Air Force, 1906 Engineering Aviation Battalion, Company C. I don't know much more about his career in the service. Thank you Arleen Morrissey Posted: 03/02/2007 Elizabeth White ewhite823@earthlink.net My father, Lt George Thomas White died many years ago leaving us with some newspaper articles and photographs of his time as a navigtor on a B-24 with the original 307th. The name of his plane was the Flying Gator and I know one of the pilots was Goerge Hoffler, He flew on the Christmas Eve bombing run over Wake Island in 1942. The younger members of my family would like to know something of their father/grandfather/greatgrandfather and asked me put together a history of this man. I sure would love to hear from anyone who might have known him. Thank you Elizabeth White Posted: 03/02/2007 Charles Teachout charlesteachout@mac.com Hello! My dad, John Teachout, was a member of the 13th A.F. last stationed on Morotai. He is pictured playing trombone with the group. Sadly, he was permanently blinded by shrapnel in an explosion on January 1, 1945. He has stated, sometimes, that this was an accident, and sometimes this was due to enemy attack. He has understandably been unwilling to discuss any details of this tragic event in his life. He is now a victim of Alzheimers and will never be able to relay any further information about the events of January 1st. Can you tell me if the Morotai airbase sustained an attack by Japanese bombers on the1st of January of 1945? Or do you know of a source of information about the history of the 13th air force that might contain detailed information regarding events of the 1st of January, 1945? Any information you might have would be most appreciated!! Thank you Charles Teachout Posted: 03/02/2007 PAUL KULINA sketching@strombergmetals.com I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ABOUT MY FATHER JOSEPH KULINA. HE SERVED AS AN AERIAL GUNNER ON THE "BEA ROSE" A B24 BOMBER NO.363. HE WAS WITH THE 13TH.AF 372 BOMB SQ. 307 BOMB GROUP. Thank you PAUL KULINA Posted: 03/02/2007 Paul Williams Geppetto22@aol.com My wife's father was a bombadier on a B-25 crew with the 42nd and flew out of Sansapor and other places. He passed away in 1963. I know little about him. I was trying to find more information about him and am offering to share the few pieces of info I have as well. I recently aquired a tub of materials that I have yet to completely go through. I have some uniforms, unit "Yearbooks", patches and other mail and documents that I would like to know more about. Thanks. His name was Elmer A. Roller... Thank you Paul Williams Posted: 03/02/2007 Art Debernarde artdeb330@sbcglobal.net I am trying to locate someone form the 70th Fighter Squadron, 347th Fighter Group, 13th Air Force, circa late 1942. My Dad, Lt. Arthur W. Debernarde was killed 11 Jan 1943 flying P39s. I would love hearing from anyone who knew him. Thank you Art Debernarde Posted: 03/02/2007 J. Darren Peterson jdarren@graceba.net I'm trying to locate anyone who knew Charles H. Holman, Jr. He was born in Ohio in 1922, but lived for a while and entered the service from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant in November 1944. I only know that he was a part of the 13th Air Force. Any help will be greatly appreciated! If you remember Charlie, please mail or e-mail. Thank you J. Darren Peterson Posted: 03/02/2007 Jack Bush Morticianjack@aol.com I would be curious to get more information on Lt. Rice missing in action member of the 424th Bomb Sqad. Thank you Jack Bush Posted: 03/02/2007 Russell Albro wohoman2005@yahoo.com My father was 'William H Albro' he died in 1998, and if anyone still knows him please let me know, and I would like to know if 'Richard "Dick" Paul' is still alive, or 'John Brooks' or any of his crew are living 307th bomb group 1944 Thank you!!!!! Thank you Russell Albro Posted: 03/02/2007 Stuart C. Nichols snichols2@earthlink.net Searching for any who knew Leo C. Nichols, B24 pilot, 13th USAAF, 5th BG (H), August '43 to April '44. Squadron unknown and not in his service record. His Form 5 Combat Reports are not to be had. I believe he designed the Winged Skull patch bearing the motto "Kiai O Ka Lewa". Am interested in finding both a patch and a flight jacket with same on back. Thank you Stuart C. Nichols Posted: 03/02/2007 Hank Gill hankgill@greensboro-nc.gov My father, Albert L. Gill, was a nvaigator on a B-24 of the 13th AF 307th 424 on the Island of Morotia. He was there from aroung Oct-44 - March-45. I am looking for photos taken of the island and planes during his time there. Also if anyone was serving on the island then and might recognize him please let me know. I am putting a small book together for him for Christmas. Thank you Hank Gill Please click on the bullet at lower right to see earlier postings.

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