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March 13, 2003
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Andy J. Benedict
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Dear Webmasters:
Thank you so much for your diligence in keeping this site viable. I'm certain that your efforts are appreciated. Keep up the good work.
My reason for writing:
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.
I've just turned eighty and as you can see, time is growing short. When we were in Italy, we suffered two crashes. These happened in the summer and fall of 1944. One happened at Capodichino, Italy and the other on the Island of Vis, off the Dalmatian Coast.
There is NO offical record of the two mishaps. I would dearly love to find out 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. Perhaps he noticed that his roster was missing a couple of planes after mission return.
I know it's a long-shot, but there is always that possibility. I don't know the S/Ns of either p
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It was real interesting to review some of the old information.
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My father (Walter Pryseski) is pictured on Howard Selleck's crew. I'll have him send in some update information. His plane is not listed, but it is "Selleck's Sinners" and they flew over fifty missions including Ploesti and "Opperation Uppercut". He is loved by wife Helen, three sons, one daughter, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
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March 10, 2003
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Jeff
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hrwtrader@aol.com
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Does anyone remember a Major Franklin Reaves that might have flown missions on Bottoms Up? Please contact me at my home email of hrwtrader@aol.com as I am researching this for his daughter.
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Mac and I were in Med School together. I was a Jug pilot in the 9the AF.
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Son of Charles E Fasolas who was from Turtle Creek, Pa. Found listing as Charles C. If anyone has any story or what squadrron my dad was in I would be very gratful John C Fasolas
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I really like this site. It is very easy to use and you have some great pictures and great stories
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March 3, 2003
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David J. Freeman
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Was a navigator in the 721st
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Great website. Would like to hear from anybody from the 450th GP, and especially the 720th Sqdn.
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Sirs,
I, so happy, to found your web site.
I,m fifty and i like history.
Our king, in 1944 made peace with UN.
His Majesty live now in Bucharest.
I hope, in the future, that in Ploiesti to built a monument in memoriam USAF, romanian and german fighter
May Lors bless you
Sincerely yours
DG
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February 24, 2003
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James Lantz
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jlantz@charter.net
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In reply to Robert Vanzee's comments below, I am one of the grand sons that Robert Byrd came to visit just a couple of months ago. I am very proud to have a man of his caliber as my grand father. I just heard form my mother yesterday, who had just talked to him, and he said he had just been flying last week. Not sure if it was a hang glider or a glider, but either way, I can only hope that his longevity, health, and spice for life are passed to myself and the rest of his decedents. I am quite proud to know he (and the rest of the hero's here) were instrumental in the freedom I enjoy today.
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February 24, 2003
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Rocco A. Laurito
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infoman@wildapache.net
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North East |
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dear sir
I would like to record following crew of the B 24 Down & Go of the
722nd bomb squadron450 bomb gp. 47th wing located in Manduria May 1944
- Oct. 1944.
lt. Charles H. Stinchfield pilot
lt Leonard Clauser co. pilot
lt William Evans navigator
lt. Charles H Bristor bombidier
ss Jack Huff flight engineer
ss Francis H Parker asst. flight engineer
ss Robert Mc Mannus radio operator
ss Charles Sowers ball gunner
ss Rocco A. Laurito tail gunner
ss William Fisher nose gunner
Sincerly
Rocco A Laurito
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February 22, 2003
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David Lorchak
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Walter Lorchak is my uncle.
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Bombardier MAIDEN USA 722nd Sqd
I just checked out the POW list. I had no idea some many of us were nabbed!
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my friend bob byrd.was in the 450th 723sqd.and he doing perrty good,He just drove across the U.S on a trip to see some of his family&grand kids witch are grown. and I think he had a wonderful time he took his bike and road quite a few,what they call rail trail.He builds wonderful R/C model airplanes, Gliders,Electric,Gas,and there lovley and jus .fly great.thats my friend Bob Byrd 450th sqd.723 Good Guy. bob van zee
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February 20, 2003
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Scott Thimons
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My cousin found this website and told me about it. My Grandfather is Regis F Woods, he was the tailgunner on "Swamp Rat." It is nice to be able to experience a little of what my grandfather was involved in. His service was something he was always proud of, but would never talk about. Seeing it myself brings back fond memories and makes me even prouder to be his grandson.
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February 18, 2003
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Latham Doxey
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Doxey@wmconnect.com
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Just found some very usefull information about my Grandfather, Capt. William S. Doxey on your website. I am writing a novel about his experiences during the war. Sadly, he and his crew never made it back home after the war. They were shot down. My novel is about 'what would of happened' if his crew survived the crash. Maybe they did!!
Thanks,
Latham
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Great web site for remembrance and reflection.
My mother's cousin, Sgt Robert J. Owens was in the 721st Sq. He was shot down over Romania.
Again thank you for this Web site.
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February 6, 2003
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Patrick Pfeiffer
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pcp@dartmouth.edu
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Grandson of Arnold Zohn.
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February 5, 2003
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Valerie Hoover
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Craig & Mark....what can I say.. This is such a GREAT website! I thank both of you for all the time & effort that you have put into the information that you have posted on these pages.
I only started a few short weeks ago to find out more about my Uncle(whom I never got to meet) who was KIA 23 Feb 44. With your contacts I have received information that I never would have known. Thank YOU!!!
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February 4, 2003
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Joseph Falconetti
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Haven't bean back in some time . Hi to all April to Aug 1944
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Mt father (Carey Shoaf Jr.) was assigned to the 450th Bomb Group. Unfortunately he passed away on 6 March 2002.
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February 2, 2003
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Shellie Hurley
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Thank you all for all you did for our country!!!
Shellie Hurley,,Leon Coquillette's granddaughter
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Hello everyone. My name is Brian and my uncle is James E. Flynn KIA on Feb 23, 1944 over Steyr, Austria. My sister Valerie discovered this site and I am very thankful to her for finding it and also very greatful to the webmasters Graig and Mark for creating this site. My uncle has 2 surviving sisters. After Valerie found this site, her, my mom and I have begun to collect and photocopy all do #$@%! that my aunt has. I never realized just how fullfilling this could be. I spoke to my mom tonight and told her that while still trying to read all the information (letters, photos, military do #$@%! I have begun to feel that I am beginning to know my uncle whom I have never met. I know that we are all excited about trying to learn and post as much information as we can about my uncle James E. Flynn and share with everyone any information that we can. Thanks again for creating such a wonderful website and I am looking forward to being able to contribute to the future of this website.
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January 27, 2003
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Valerie Hoover
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dvjlrs@ncconnect.net
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New Castle |
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Hi again!! I'm looking for anyone who might have address to any of the following men or their family. They where all on the "S.H. Mouse Esq." on Feb. 23,1944 when the plane went down over Austria. Jim Carder-tail gunner,Henry Urech-waist gunner, Jack Tracy-ball turret gunner, Roy Hansen-gunner on top, John Mitchell-navigator, Joe Gavin-bombadier, Ralph Peck-co-pilot, Bill Cannon-1st pilot. My Uncle was James E. Flynn he perished in the crash. Thanks for any info.
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