I am looking for any information/pictures of my Uncle John V, Clinger. His plane went down during a practice over Gona on August 18, 1944. He was with the 405th crew squadron.
Dad's entry into his log: Sept.27, 1943 No. 8 Wewak target today--bombed and strafed airstrips and planes on the ground. Intercepted by 20 Zeroes. Shot down 9 and 3 probable. A/A fire heavy and accurate. 2 -B25's-shot down-our engineer was on one. Oct. 27, 1943--No. 9. Reconnaisance mission to Rabaul to day. We were by ourselves. One lone B-25-Was it lonesome. Had we been jumped we'd have been helpless. Oct. 28, 1943-No. 10-No.11, Two Reccos to Rabaul today-Ran into 13 enemy fighters but managed to elude them.
Was looking for anyone that knew my father Darrell Hagler. He has passed on and many of his friends. Spent many years there. 822d chemical and ordenance officer. John Hagler Austin TX
The Poltrack family had 4 members directly involved in the war. My father served in the Army, my uncle Francis served in the Marine Corp and was killed at Peleliu Island, my aunt served in the Waves and my uncle Ed was a pilot in the 823rd Bomb Squad. I didn't know too much about my family's experiences because this generation did not talk about the war. My father and aunt have passed on, but Ed is retired and living in North Carolina. Through a chance Google search I have discovered this website and found a bit a history about my uncle. It would nice to learn a bit about the rest of the crew and the missions so I'm including a link to my blog that has a picture. In the picture the crew is identified as Lt Taylor, Lt Colwell, Sgt Ellard, S/Sgt Taylor and Sgt Crawford.The link to this posting is: http://blog.poltrack.net/2009/07/823rd-bomb-squad-terrible-tigers.html
Are there any known photographs of "Tee-kay," a B-25G (unknown serial number) that flew with the 823rd BS? There is a portrait of this plane in the book, "B-25 in Action," published by Squadron/Signal in 1978, and I'm trying to locate an actual photograph of it to determine the accuracy of the portrait. I've tried searching this wonderful website to no avail, but will admit that there are so many articles and documents that I might have overlooked something. Any information would be most helpful. I also want to take this opportunity to thank all the veterans of the 38th BG for their service and sacrifice. I'm thankful that this website is around so that I can learn more about the Group's history and its contributions to victory in WWII. Best Regards, Mark
I am looking for anyone that may have known my dad Louis Nevola. I believe he was in the 822nd. He was transfered to this group sometime in early may of 45 at Okinawa.
Hello and thank you to all 38th Sunsetters for what you did for us during WW2 You are "The Greatest Generation"!!!!!! I make Leather WW2 USAAF flying unit patches,I can be reached at any of the following, Johnny Signor 714 Atlantis Road S.E. Palm Bay,Florida 32909-4811 WeBeEmblems@aol.com
2nd Lt. Edward H. Morrison is reported KIA under 70th BS in this site, does anyone know what led to his death/date of death? Does anyone has a photo of him? From what US State was he? A book detailing the history of 42nd Bomb Squadron (which was joined by 70th BS in 1943) mentionedin Chapter 5 that Lt. Morrison joined the 70th BS mid October 1941. Was the book referring to Edward H. Morrison? I was rather confused since later in the book a certain Lt. William D. Morrison from New York (also under 70th BS?) was mentioned. When an accident happened in December 1942, when the main landing gear of plane no. 64, collapsed, was it Lt. Edward H. Morrison in the plane? The website www.web-birds.com has a group picture of the officers of 70th BS in Fiji. Below the picture is the name "Morrison" (no. 23), was he Edward H. Morrison? Anyone who has a clearer photo of 2nd Lt. Edward H. Morrison? Hope my questions will be answered. You may email me at poncecd@yahoo.com . Thanks a lot. Cris "REMEMBERING OUR HEROES"
(Saturday, 08 September 2007) Written by Tom Behrens
I have set up a small page with a few pictures when my Dad, Jack Kern, Sr, was withe 822nd. The url is http://www.zianet.com/jdkern/822nd/ Jack Kern, Jr.
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