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| 10/23/2007 |
I'm trying to find anyone who knows anything about John A,
Gwiazda who served in Okinawa about June 1945,
VMTB-232 line crew. I am a friend of john and trying to
help him remember his service at that time of WW2. John is
91 years old and is not in good health. While he is still
sharp at times but gets confused of what happened in
Okinawa. I hope someone remembers him and can help me with
his memories. He talks of John A. Novobilski who served
with him on the VMTB-232 crew. I tried researching
Novobilski on Google but no luck. Please help if
anyone can.
John Gwiazda live's in " Jerome Home" 975 Corbin Ave, New
Britain, CT 06052
Thank you.
Bruce Ellison
Email " blellison@aol.com "
12 Red Coat La.
Unionville Ct. 06085 |
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| 09/11/2006 |
My
Dad (George Irwin) was with VMTB-131 from March 1944 to
Sept 1945. He was a cook with the squadron. I know he
spent most of that time on Guam. If anyone knew him or has
any information about him please contact me at this email
address. Thanks, Patrick Irwin (Patrick.Irwin@constellation.com) |
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| 06/02/2006 |
Adam, enjoyed
your site immensely, helped me gain some insight on B25
operations in the pacific and info on my father-in-law
Capt. Julian B. Baird, who was the CO at the time of
Dirty Dora. Regards, CW2 John Ingram US Army
(Ret) |
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| 03/31/2006 |
Adam:
Neglected to tell you how much I have enjoyed your web
site. Having correspoded with Tom Liggett & his wife
over the past several years, I was extremely happy to be
able to learn much more about him. While we were on
Guadalcanal at the same time, I did not arrive there
until mid November of 42and he was a month ahead of me,
we did at least serve in the same place at the same
time. Sincerely M/Sgt. Howard J. Fuller, USMCR.Ret.
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| 03/30/2006 |
Adam: I
joined the Marines (Regular) in March 1940, the first e
yrs., I was with VMS-1, later VMSB-131 & eventually
VMTB-131, Served as an ordnanceman, Returned stateside
in June of 43, back over in January of 44, Serviced with
Hq.Sq. Mag-11, as Leading Chief, Returned stateside in
45, Same job with MNFOTD Kingsville & Veri Beach.
Took discharge in March 1946. Meet up with Tom Liggett
years later thru his publication, have kept in touch via
letters, A great fellow, M/Sgt Howard J. Fuller, USMCR.
Ret. |
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| 03/21/2006 |
Dear Adam, I
am a retired USMC aviator. Just found your site. I flew
from F9F-5,FJ-4,F8U-2,3,F-4 in combat squadrons. I will
go througth your site and answer any questions that i
find there. LtCol. Matthew B. Peck (Buck) |
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| 03/19/2006 |
Hi I was a
war babby also 1947 (after the ww 11) but my Dad Roy
Wilson love the B-25 it saved he;s life at normande and
in the south picfic.I am buildin a flying RC modle of
the B-25 (HAVELY BODY) In His name.My DAD passed away 6
years ago but i will never forget he's blessing for the
B-25. |
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| 03/13/2006 |
My name is
Kevin Callanan. I'm an Army veteran, writing on behalf
of my wife's grandfather, William H. Orr, a M/TSGT in
VMF 512 aboard the USS Gilbert Islands in 1945. He is
alive and well, living in Deland, FL- still tough as
nails- and ready willing and extremely eager to
reconnect with any of his surviving brothers-in-arms.
Please e-mail me with any information regarding good
unit locator sites. Finding any of his old marine
buddies would be the greatest gift I could give him.
Thank you. kjcallanan@earthlink.net |
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| 03/12/2006 |
At the end of
WWII I was assigned to VMF113as a WEATHER FORECASTER.
Missed all the HOT action. SSgt Lee C Barr,
619948 |
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| 03/09/2006 |
Adam, Just
happened across your web page. I enjoyed it very much as
my father was a co-pilot with Vic on Dirty Dora II. I
have heard and enjoyed many stories from my father and I
happen to have a copy of the painting shown on your
website with my father's & Vic's signatures on it
hanging in my office. My Dad is Byron Reed. Too bad he
doesn't mention any of the others or have photos of them
in his photo page of Dirty Dora II. By the way, my
father is very much alive and well so Vic is NOT the
only surviving pilot that flew Dirty Dora II!!
............Thanks for the message. You're invited to
make a contribution to this web site. I hope you do!
Please contact me with the email link.
Adam. |
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| 03/08/2006 |
Hi! Mr.Lewis,
Thank You! This is A.S.Woolstencroft. writing you to say
once again THANK YOU! for your assistance with my
Father's 2d MAW,MAG 11,134 Sqn. History info of it's
Historical travles in WW II in the P.O.A. and for
returning my only picture of him in the WW II although
it's a copy now I know just a little more about what
went on in that time in his life, I'm planing on puting
together all my information in one,small book for my
Family and Children. Say! every one out there I'm trying
to find out more about my Uncle my Mothers only Brother
[Robert(Bob)Blanchard], I was told by my oldest Brother
that (Bob) was also in the USMC,in WW II on board a ship
in the P.T.O. as a security personnel. So if any one out
there reads this that once worked with (Bob Blanchard)
can you please contact me at [A.S.Woolstencroft 1431
Murray Rd, McKinleyville, CA. 95519 or by Phone # 707 /
839-0480] Thank you in advance, Oh! I also do Genealogy
work on the side for any one that can use help. Well Mr.
Lewis Thank' again. GOOD LUCK! |
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| 03/01/2006 |
Hi, my name
is Michael and I'm in an honorary squadron that
commemorates VMF-512 and the men who served it. The
pilot who I represent is 1st Lt. Earl W. Hopp in a
virtual online squadron called MCVG-2. We fly on the
game Pacific Fighters (IL2 Series). So I was wondering
if you or anyone could give me a little more information
on him. Stuff like nose art, aircraft number, and any
basic information about him that will help me portray
him would be wonderful. I would really appreciate it!
Thanks for your time and this is a great website. I’ll
be sure to share it with my squadron! Thanks, Michael
Email me here: Welchboyz@Aol.com |
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| 02/27/2006 |
Adam,
Excellent website. I'm an aviation artist in San Diego,
and I'm creating a painting of "Dirty Dora" with the
help of your pictures. I hope to finish it soon and
share with your web supporters. Thanks, Allan
........................ Hi Allan - Sounds good! I'd
like to see your work when it's done. Adam |
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| 02/16/2006 |
Hi Adam My
name is susan klumpp and i have a signed copy of alex
raymond s usmc art it's of marines praying in the sand
at night. my mother in law was stationed in philly with
mr raymond her name was mary kline..............Susan -
Would you like to contribute images to the Alex Raymond
page? If so, please contact me using the email link
above. Thanks, Adam |
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| 02/09/2006 |
Hi Adam! once
again I A.S.W.the son of [David J Woolstencroft]is
writing to ask of any one out there in cyber-space to
PLEASE HELP ME! I'm still looking for information of any
kind on [My Father's MARINE AIRCRAFT GROUP-11(VMTB-134)
in the Western or Central Pacific area's of the 2nd,4th
MARINE AIR WINGS, in the timeline of 16 march 1944 to 11
may 1945. I have found some Comments of people along
these lines of MAG-11 like (dated} 1-31-2006,12-19-2005,
12-14-2005,10-15-2005 to name just a few and I'm trying
to contact them, If any on reads my comment it would
reley help me alot with my Dad's History. I am trying to
make a history timeline of events for my Children to
enjoy. so! if any one can help, Please call or write to
me [A.S.W. 1431 Murray Rd McKinelyville,CA 95519] or Ph#
[1-(707)839-0480]Thank you to one and all. Thank you All
for Serving the U.S.A. GOD BLESS. |
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| 02/09/2006 |
Hi! ADam, My
name is A.S.Woolstencroft, I'm the son of David J
Woolstencroft and I'm trying to find any one who was
part of the [VMTB-134 Squadron]in WW II in the Pacific
My Father was a Radio,Gunner in a TBM and in 1944 he was
Stationed on the Island of Espiritu Santo in the Pacific
and I'm hoping that [ANY ONE]with any information about
my Dad's time and events around the Central or Western
Pacific Operations could help me because I'm trying to
make a small family book about his life and times in the
PTO for my Children. I have been looking on the Internet
for anything about his Squadron 134 and I have found
alot of info some of his Marine Aircraft Wings 2nd, 4th.
but very little on [My Father Him self] of any kind. I
am looking for the time's around 16 March 1944 to 11 May
1945. I thank you all that can help in any way. My
address in ASW 1431 Murray Rd McKinelyville, CA. 95519
My Ph# is 1-(707)839-0480 PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN! THANK
YOU ALL FOR SERVING THE USA.GOD BLESS. |
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| 02/06/2006 |
Adam- This
site is the aboslute best when it comes to information
on this Marine Carrier Air Group. I have to agree that
it is the most detailed that I have ever encountered.
Good Job. |
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| 02/05/2006 |
This is a
most comprehensive and fantastic resouce. I am very
interested in MCVG-2 embarked in CVE-107 and have found
your site to be just about the most detailed of any on
the subject. |
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| 01/31/2006 |
1/31/2006 Hi
Adam. Everyone is right. This is a great site. Good job.
My request to your readers is only related to your site
in as much as I'm looking for a pilot. Does anyone
remember the fatal crash of a Marine Transport Plane on
Mt. Rainier WA. Dec. 10, 1946 that killed all 32 aboard?
I am writing a book on the Marines that I can find
information on. One of which is Lt. Col. Alben C.
Robertson. He was the Co. Pilot training to take over as
pilot. His first flight on that plane. I found out he
was in MAG.25 and Marine Torpedo-Bomber Squadron 134
Nov.-Dec.1943 and Feb.-May 1944. I believe, with all the
pilots that visit your site,there must be someone that
knows him and who his family is. The MCL at Enumclaw has
a foot locker with his name on it and they would like to
return it to his children. They have asked me to try to
find the family to return it to them at the 60th
Memorial Service Aug. 26, 06 at Enumclaw, WA. I'm also
trying to find Master Sgt. Charles Criswell and Master
Sgt. Wallace Slonina from the same flight. My brother,
Albert Stubblefield, was also on the flight. Please help
me if you can. My E-mail is foralicelink@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks Alice |
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| 01/25/2006 |
HELLO
ADAM,I'VE LEARNED TO "GOOGLE AND FOUND YOU!! HOW NEAT IT
WAS TO SEE MY FATHER, GORDON KING(GUNNER)IN A PHOTO WITH
VICTOR AND THE CREW OF DIRTY DORA. HE SO LOVED THAT
PLANE.IT WAS A PHOTO I HAD NEVER SEEN BEFORE, THANKS FOR
THE THE HEART WARMING I FELT SEEING IT.I LOVE YOUR SITE,
THESE MEN SHOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.THANKS FOR ALL YOUR
DOING HERE.I TOO WOULD LIKE TO HEAR STORIES OF AND FROM
THESE BRAVE GUYS.AND.. THANKS TO VICTOR WHO GOT THEM
BACK HOME SAFE IN THAT AWESOME AIRCRAFT ..THANKS SO MUCH
ADAM, CYNTHIA (CYNDI) KING-REED. |
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| 01/24/2006 |
My name is
Gordon A King III, the oldest son of Gordon King who was
the gunner on the Dirty Dora. I enjoyed looking at the
pictures and seeing a part of my dad's life in the
military. If you have any other photos or stories about
my dad, I would truly enjoy seeing them. Thanks Gordon A
King III (Gus) |
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| 12/31/2005 |
I was doing
some research on a painting I have by John Lally and
found your site. I have a painting that is an artist
proof by John Lally. Did this fellow ever delve in to
painting? It is a painting titled "Steam
Ship". |
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| 12/30/2005 |
Please Keep
this site On,I think It Is One Of the Best I Have come
accros in recent times,Thank you MR.MUGU |
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| 12/26/2005 |
Re: Bernard
M. MacDonald (my father) of VC-97. Please contact me
with information on him. R.B. MacDonald
rmacdonald@parker.com 209-575-7443 |
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| 12/19/2005 |
Hello Adam,
it truly was a pleasure to meet you last month. You
truly are a gentleman and a scholar, as well as a fine
host and a very patient tourguide :) The short time that
my brother and I spent with you allowed us to gain a
greater insight into the life of our father, Major Eldon
Fulwood, Sr. USMCR, during WWII and especially during
his time aboard the USS Gilbert Islands. We can't thank
you enough for that. Thank you for everything you've
done for us. Scott |
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| 12/14/2005 |
I am trying
to get information regarding Captain John R. Dexheimer,
attached to VMSB - VMTB 232 Red Devil Squadron. John has
since passed away, but is survived by his wife Marge and
four daughters. I am doing research concerning John and
his role in the Pacific during World War II. We know he
served in many of the major battles during the War. He
flew TBF's and SBD's from 1943 thru
1946.......................Please send me an email at
plane_fun@cox.net Adam |
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| 12/14/2005 |
Hi! my name
is steve Woolstencroft and I'm looking for information
about my Fathers Military History in WW2 in the PTO. his
name was [David J Woolstencroft] he was a Privet in the
USMC,Radio-Gunner on a VMTB-134 MAG-11 4thMAW and I have
his record about the PTO in WW2- Islands exc. but I'm
looking for his
airwing,MAG-11,2ndMAW,4thMAW,[VMTB-134]anything about
this information and any internet address's and any one
that is still alive from his Airwing's so I can find out
more about his live in ww2 for a family book. My Phone
number is 707/839-0480 my address is 1431 Murray rd,
Mck, CA 95519 I wish to say thank you for all your help
and Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year...........................Steve - Please drop me an
email at plane_fun@cox.net Adam |
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| 12/03/2005 |
Dear Mr.
Lewis, I am delighted to have come across this website.
My name is JD Hembree, 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Marine
Corps, and I was a member of VMF-512 from June -
December 1945. If you would like to contact me, please
email momcass at email dot com....................Lt.
Hembree - I've tried to contact you a few times but have
not heard back. Please send me an email using the link
at the top of this page. Thanks, Adam |
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| 12/02/2005 |
Hi, I am
trying to track down the WWII airplane that had the nose
art "Pleasant Dreams" can anyone help me out? Please
send me info at flyboy_ted@yahoo.com. Thanks...Ted
O'Connell |
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| 11/18/2005 |
My
grandfather was Alcee Trahan, one of the enlisted men in
the photo with the plane (If I am not mistaken I think
it is a Corsair). My grandfather died 9 years ago, he
was a proud Marine (retired from the reserves) and sent
away in his dress blues. Spending time with him while I
was growing up he told me sevaral stories of the pacific
during WWII and VMF 512. He loved the corsair and the
Marine Corp. He would be proud to know that he is part
of this history and not forgotten. Semper fi and god
bless the men and women who haved served our country to
protect our freedom and liberty. |
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| 11/09/2005 |
John Ewbank
had never heard about the Liggett military caree, but
happenned to read it on Nov. 9, 2006. I now appreciate
how you are such a fanatic new yorker. |
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| 11/07/2005 |
Hi Adam, Hope
you are enjoying your retirement. Just thought to let
you know that sitting on the borade bomber tarmac is a
Do-24 Flying Boat. Drop me a line when you can at
rnmullins1@cox.net. Regards, Rich |
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| 10/23/2005 |
Hello my name
is Brandon Furler, I'm a crew member of the 408 Squadron
Lancaster fm212. my e-mail is pogosdope@yahoo.ca I'm
looking for Lancaster vets who are thinking on coming
down to Windsor Ontario. If so please e-mail me if you
want to come out and take a look and tour on our
Lancaster. We'll be more than happy in letting you or
your loved ones to come out. |
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| 10/20/2005 |
i am looking
for old shipmates from 1952-1956,his name is richard
landry'IM onBOBSGRL1013@hotmail.com please anybody
cheri |
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| 10/15/2005 |
Adam, I am
visiting my uncle in NC and decided to write a short
note as well. I never went on your website again so I
did not see your note to me until today, but Dan Rapp
called me last week to tell me he had discovered your
website too. Feel free to call either of us!
Sheryl |
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| 10/15/2005 |
My niece,
Sheryl McDonald from Atlanta told me about this web
page. It was with great enjoyment and interest to read
about VMTB 143 the squadron my brother-in -law, Capt.
Henry Stalnaker, USMC was commander of. I also knew his
wingman very well--Capt. Eddie Leidecker. Eddie was with
EAL when I was with EAL in athe late 60's. Casey was my
hero when I was growing up in the last days of WWII. I
always wanted to be a pilot like him and I became
one--flying 727's freighters at the end of my career. I
also know Dan Rapp of Hickory NC who did a lot of
research about Casey and his exploits in the Solomon
Islands. He wrote Casey's War Chest. I have 2 big boxes
of Casey's stuff I am storing for my niece. Mike
Geremia,13 Catatoga Path Brevard, NC 28712 phone 828 885
7986 or 828 551 4759 or Sheryls #
770-998-5088 |
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| 10/10/2005 |
Hi! My
grandpa is John Worlund. He is in some of the picture's
of Jack Lally's. I didn't know if there was anyway I
could get a copy of some of them. I have the picture of
the "Ready Room" in my office. My grandpa is still alive
at 85 and is doing great. I would love to here from you.
Christy gu4ever@sbcglobal.net |
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| 10/10/2005 |
Nicely done.
I feel humbled in my own efforts to chronicle escort
carriers in the pacific, http://www.pacific-fighters.org
where I try to showcase history and flight simulators in
one site. Come on by and look at it. Erik
(CAG) |
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| 10/05/2005 |
I AM UWA FROM
TOGO AND GUYMAN |
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| 09/11/2005 |
Very well
done! Don't forget the 13th AF though! Jack
Cook-historian 44th Fighter Squadron Assoc.
Ordy1Jack@msn.com |
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| 09/10/2005 |
Test New
Guest Book. |
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| 08/30/2005 |
I have info
on VMTB-143 you may be interested. Dan Rapp |
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| 08/06/2005 |
I had been
google-searching for pictures of WWII aircraft when I
"landed" (sorry!) on your site sir. Without really going
through any of the accompanying text, I found a great
pic of a Supermarine Spitfire that I am using as a
screen background. I added your site to "favorites" so I
could use other pics later on, as I like new ones every
so often. Just now (about 2 AM Sunday, Aug 7) I started
reading your intro and was just FLOORED when it became
apparrant that the pics are of MODELS!!!! I have not
seen ANY photos of ANY aircraft that come close to the
quality that you have incorporated into your work! You
have my great admiration for your effort sir, and my
humble thanks for the (private!) use of your projects. I
doubt that there is a better looking photo of an FJ-3 on
any site anywhere! |
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| 07/30/2005 |
I would like
to get 499th stickers for my B25 my phone nunber is
2607474853 my name is Carl would very much like to talk
with you the VP of the 499th live down the street from
me want to make a modle for him if you want just leave
your name and number on the caller Id i will call you
back thanks Carl friend of the 499th
..........................Carl - please send an email
using the link at the top of the page. What scale is
your model? Adam |
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| 07/26/2005 |
It was great
to see my father, 1st Lt. Leroy A. Seipp, in the photos.
He is alive and well living in Riverside, CA as of this
date (7/26/05). Randall Seipp
................................Randall - Would you
please contact me using the email link at the top?
Thanks, Adam |
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| 07/21/2005 |
Clark Edward
Johnson was my Dad and I am very glad to have found this
web site, because I am still so very proud of
him. |
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| 06/13/2005 |
I too, like
you, have read Fly For Your Life several times and it is
just as good on the rereads as it was the first time.
Keep up the good work. Roy Julian, Crockett,
Tx |
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| 06/09/2005 |
Enjoyed your
web site very much. Went through the Gilbert Islands
photo and the attached sguadron. Great fun and the best
collection I seen. Ron Campbell |
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| 06/08/2005 |
Thank you for
your website and the photos of my father, Captain Henry
Clark Stalnaker, aka "Casey". I never knew him, but
always feel connected by viewing the lovely photographs
of him. Sheryl McDonald - Atlanta, GA
........................... Sheryl - Thanks for the
note. I maintain a mail list for my newsletter
about the USS Gilbert Islands.. Drop me a line
using the email link at the top of the page if you want
to be included. Adam |
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| 06/07/2005 |
Thank you for
providing the detailed information of my Uncle Clark who
was a very special person. I hope his three children are
able or have been able to read your historical data. His
brother, Robert Johnson also served in the military
though I am not aware of any medals awarded with such
distinction as Uncle Clark. Thank you. Cathy Carr.
.............................Cathy - I wish I could have
met your uncle Clark. The war was won because of
great company commanders like him.
Adam |
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| 06/07/2005 |
I've been
searching for information on Col. Clark E. Johnson US
Army (my uncle) for quite sometime, to no avail. I was
delighted and surprised to find his name pop-up after a
Google search leading me to your site. The information
was terrific. I knew he was a hero but had only a basic
knowledge of his WWII endeavors. Clark was a proud,
rugged individual. The classic example of the first
generation American of his era. Thanks for the great
work. I look forward to reading about the other men on
your site. |
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| 06/05/2005 |
Have visited
before. A wonderful website honoring those who served
this nation during World War II. I would like to thank
you for affording an exchange of e-mails and telephone
conversations with "Press" Adams and "Fritz" Liebich.
Since I served on Miyako Shima during the 1950s,
exchanging experiences with these fine gentlemen has
made my experience on Miyako Shima even more meaningful.
- Clark N. Nelson USAF 1956-60 - Miyako Shima
1957-58. |
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| 05/31/2005 |
What a
nostalgic evening I have had! Bob Cox's family just
discovered your webpage. There are names here mentioned
frequently in my father's letters home from Goleta and
the Gilbert Islands. I probably met some of these men
when the family went to Santa Barbara to see our father
off in February, 1945. We have one of Alex Raymond's
drawings of our father, and a party inviation he sent
our mother from Orlando, but I had never seen the "Ready
Room" picture on the webpage. What a joytohaveit. We are
curious about the name "Bobby Cox." He was always called
"Bob" by his friends in Oklahoma. Is there a story here?
Bettie Lu Cox Lancaster blancast@uark.edu |
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| 05/30/2005 |
Hi All: It's
Memorial Day and thought it fitting to visit your site,
plus my dad is in the section on Gilbert Islands, and
Harry Christenson's section. Thank you for the web site
and your service, your great! Jan Roletto |
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| 05/19/2005 |
Adam: I just
found your website through Googling 'USS Gilbert
Islands". My father, Lt. Robert G. Graves, was a plank
owner on the GI and was CIC officer. I'm always looking
for information on the action she [the GI] had. My
father died 23 Aug 1990. He never really talked about
the war and I never asked. I have some of his papers and
have received his personnel records from NARA. I was
going to request the ship's deck log from NARA and you
have summarized it. Do you know if the action reports
are available? Thanks for the wonderful pictures. I
framed my dad's shellback and sent it to my oldest son.
I'm going to send him your website. Marilynn Graves
Wright. .........................Marilyn, I have the
'combat diary' from NARA in College Park. Please
contact me through the email link at the top of the
page. Thanks, Adam |
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| 05/11/2005 |
I served
aboard the USS Gilbert Islands (CVE-107) from July
1952-July 1954. Andy Syka |
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| 04/28/2005 |
Adam, It is
I, Curtis Wilcox. Perhaps after you retire and have a
little more time, is there any way I may personally view
your collection? I'd love to see your planes. If I would
have known about this earlier, believe me, I would have
pestered you to death for a viewing. |
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| 04/23/2005 |
Just read "
Fly for Your Life " this is an astonishing book about a
very courageous pilot. Is he still alive? It is truly a
good flying tale.. |
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| 04/20/2005 |
Your VMF-512
article is great. I am the grandson of Major Elton
Mueller who you show crashing his F4U on the flight
deck. Sadly, he passed away 5 years ago and I received
all his flight records. Being a pilot myself, I have
been researching his career from WWII thru Vietnam. If
you have any additional info on him, could you please
forward? Thanks Adam. Chris Mueller, email me at
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| 04/03/2005 |
Great Site !
I was a plank owner and served aboard the GI from Day
One until I left her in Norfolk VA to be discharged.
Have been completely unaware of any reunions over the
years and only got your site from a kind 106 (Block
Island) buddy. Would love to hear from any other
"survivors" Art Elias Phm 2/c
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| 03/27/2005 |
I enjoyed
reading your article on the B-25 Betty's Dream. Great
web site. I also have a question regarding the B-25.
Were the spent shell cases and ammunition links from the
.50 caliber machine guns in the 8 gun hard nose B-25s
ejected from the airplane, or were they collected and
emptied later. I also have the same question for the
tail gun position. Any information you could provide me
would be much appreciated. Thanks. Ron Lapp
...........................Ron, I asked Vic Tatelman and
he says "In regard to the question from Ron Lapp
concerning the spent shell casings and ammo belt links;
those from the 8-gun nose were ejected overboard;
those from the tail and waist guns were dumped on the
floor (which made moving around in the waist after
coming off a target very interesting)." Vic is a
class act. Adam |
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| 03/06/2005 |
I served on
the CVE 7/1952-7/1954 as a "retread"During WWII I was on
the DE-44 which escorted the CVE-107 on the Balikpapen,
Borneo Invasion. Two WWII CVE-107 men died recently,
both from Pittsburgh, PA, my hometown. One was Bill
Hensel, the other was radioman Bob Kosarich. The latter
was a neighborhood buddy. Hensel I saw at several GI
reunions for K-War and WWII. Andy Syka LCDR USNR
................................Andy, I got your name
from Reds Arrington. Please contact me if you want
to make a contribution to the USS GI page. Thanks,
Adam |
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| 03/06/2005 |
Adam, Enjoyed
seeing history of USS Gilbert Islands. I can appreciate
the time and work that you must have spent doing this
project. Maybe it's just one small bite of the history
of WWII, but I could sense how big it was for every
member of her crew. Did not know Marines flew ground
support off 4 carriers. Wish we could have talked more
when we had lunch at Robin's. Susan liked seeing her
good friend Maureen again. Thanks for meetiong us in
Cambria. Truly, Allen
Reynolds...................................Allen,
Maureen and I enjoyed our trip to Cambria and wish we
had spent more time. Nice to meet you and see Sue
again. Adam |
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| 03/06/2005 |
Nice website.
Enjoyed the photos of Mogmog, in particular. While
enroute to Okinawa, in '45, my Pharmacist's Mate dad had
the opportunity to pull liberty on the island, an island
of which he long fondly remembered, "had the coldest
nurses and warmest beer in the Central Pacific." A naval
aviator winging high over the island likened the
spectacle of the sailor-choked island-sanctuary with
that of a "discarded, half-eaten sandwich covered with
ants." Ironically, the men and women of WWII always
seemed inclined to find humor even in the darkest of
situations, in the dreariest and most isolated locales.
.................................Your note was good for
a hearty laugh! I wonder why Mog Mog didn't sink
under the weight of all those empty beer cans.
Adam |
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| 02/22/2005 |
Hi there I
was lookin up my uncle Chef Al's obit online an ran
across a link for this site. May my Uncle Al rest in
peace! Alberta Goodwin Brandon |
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| 02/22/2005 |
Hi Adam, I am
the grand-daughter of Alex Raymond and loved the war era
art you have on this site. Everything I have seen has
either been comic strip or pop culture related.
Thanks!!! Helen Zahuranec.
........................................................Helen,
Thanks for the note. Alex Raymond's war era art
captures real people, who he drew with amazing
fidelity. Adam |
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| 02/19/2005 |
Great site!
My grandfather is Jeff Justice. He is very proud to be
amongst this group of men. Heather Justice.
...........................Heather, It was a pleasure to
talk to your grandfather and write about the
squadron. Adam |
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| 02/17/2005 |
Major Gordon
Bell's estate will be donated to the Flying Leatherneck
Museum (Miramar) on Feb. 26th 2005 at 11 AM. Any
interested individuals can contact me directly at
mrrctjr@yahoo.com. Best regards, Bob Thomas |
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| 02/16/2005 |
I was
stationed @ miyako Jima AS 1956-57.Terry r. Calkins.
trcalkins368@comcast.net |
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| 02/15/2005 |
Adam, I have
been trying to get information regarding the daylight
raid of the Blue Goose on Oct 15, 1942. My dad was on
that flight with Major Jack Cram. His name was Darrell
(Dick) Andersen. If you could forward this to any one
that has any other information or pictures of the Blue
Goose, it would be appreciated, I am trying to put
together a book about my day for his grandchildren.
Thank You Peggy Cochran my e-mail address is
tompeg830@bellsouth.net |
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| 02/07/2005 |
Is this site
still being maintained periodically? I think I am
related to a particular person On your site and would
like toknow if you have any photos of him? Tom
.......................................Tom, The site is
updated fairly often (see the 'What's New' page).
Please send me an email using the link at the top of the
page with the vet's name. Adam |
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| 02/06/2005 |
The pictures
of the Johnson medals and ribbons are fantatic. I am a
curator of the Military and Space Museum and I love to
see actual medals from the soldiers. Where are his
medals at? Are they open to the public. I love the fact
that you included the back side of the medals. Thanks
for the great pictures. Chris Profota.
....................................Chris, Thanks for
the kind words. The medals are shown only on the
website. Adam. |
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| 02/03/2005 |
Hi Adam: I
would like to use your message board to inform former
crewmembers of the Gilbert Islands of the passing of
Chef Al Richardson. He passed away 02/02/05 0630 hrs in
the Veterans Hospital, Salt Lake City, Ut. Funeral
Arrangements pending. He was a fine and caring gentleman
that was always ready to help others. Harry Christen.
.....................................Harry, I am sorry
to hear of Al's passing. May he Rest in
Peace. Adam |
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| 02/01/2005 |
Great Site
Adam Bob Strachan |
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| 01/24/2005 |
would like
more info about Harry Williama. I knew him well when he
was stationed at oak grove field inpollocksville,n.c. do
you have his address? would like so much to be able to
contact him. send info to jay bender@e.c.rr.com (my son)
signed penny morton bender. Penny... my emails are being
returned as 'undeliverable'. Send me an email
using the link at the top of the page and I'll
respond. Adam |
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| 01/15/2005 |
Thanks for a
Great site. My Uncle was Squadron CO of VMTB-134 went
MIA Nov. 10, 1944 60 tears later bentprop.org on
expeditionPmanIII-$ found his wheel well parts on an
island barrier reef 6 miles nneof pelilu island. They
had a flag ceramont contacted Dept of Navy and changed
him to KIA Nov 12 1944 the Navy only recovered one of
his crewmen. Thanks to your Captain Bill Patterson he
recentley sent me a photo of my Uncle the Family had not
ever see or knew how he looked with a mousetasche. adam,
of adamsplanes.com actually sent me the photo. To all of
you Thanks,your work is a blessing to more than you
know. Semper Fi John C. Scullin VMF-221 radar repair in
1955 |
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| 01/09/2005 |
Adam, I will
be using the information you researched and put together
regarding VMTB 143 to build the Trumpeter model of a
TBM-3 in 1/32 scale. Thank you for providing the
technical background and your attention to detail. Well
done. Semper Fi CWO-3 USMCR Mike Witous Mike - please
send a few photos when you're done. If you pick
one with crew still living I would like to show them
your model. Thanks, Adam |
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| 12/15/2004 |
Adam, My
husband and I have really enjoyed your web site. I am
the oldest daughter of 1st Lt. Frankie Whalen, Gilbert
Islands, and I'm in the process of making a scrapbook
for Dad and they told me about your efforts. Some of the
photos others have sent to you are new to me and some
others never had an explanation before. I have taken the
liberty of printing a few for Dad to see since they
don't have a computer. We have always been proud of Dad
and I will share your web site with my brothers and
sisters (there are 6 of us) so we can all enjoy it.
Sincerely, Carol (Whalen) Restivo Carol, I have a few
thoughts for your Dad's scrapbook. Send me an
email if you want to get in touch. Thanks,
Adam. |
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| 12/10/2004 |
I like your
site. My grandfather was Clark E. Johnson. It was a
uprise to find this come up when I was searching for
info on him. Jennifer Johnson
jennifer.greisel@comcast.net |
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| 12/05/2004 |
I recently
found a beat up old paperback copy of "Fly For Your
Life" and was just searching the web for sites related
to it's people and stories when I surfed on in to your
page. Some book! You could say that lady luck and the
grim reaper were having a custody battle over the man
for many years. I'm surprised I hadn't encountered this
book before. I've had an interest in the aircraft and
stories of both world wars since I was a
kid. |
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| 11/24/2004 |
An excellent
Web site with an opportunity to see a number of Alex
Raymond pieces I'd never seen before. Thank you, I'm
looking forward to the Tom Roberts book.
JBeach1@satx.rr.com |
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| 11/18/2004 |
Hi again Adam
Like your site brings memories back --all good Happy
Holidays to you and yours John Scullin
scullinscullin@comcast.net |
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