To Kate Brauer-Bell
Capt Brauer was the pilot on our crew. I was the radio operator gunner. You should be very proud of your grandfather as his skill as a pilot was the main reason that our whole crew survived our missions and returned with no casualties. Don Atkinson
Hello, my grandfather, Dick Morrison flew with the Skidmore crew (http://www.458bg.com/crewbj140skidmore.htm). I was actually just searching the internet to find a book or movie on B-24s and came across this website. I was thrilled to come across my grandfather's photo missions and other info. I immediately called my dad and shared the info and he was amazed. Thanks so much for having this info available. We'll search around and see if we have any photos or anything to share.
It was great to discover my great uncle Raymond C. Fiebiger's photo in this group. My father,
Raymond Charles Peck, is named after his uncle. We may have some still photos of him.
Consolidated B-24J-95-CO Liberator (s/n 42-100366) named "Mizpah" from the 754th BS, 458th BG, 8th AF.
1st Lt. Charles F. Healy - pilot
1st Lt. Milton D. Downs - bombardier
1st Lt. Donald E. Webster - copilot
1st Lt. Richard P. Beulieu - navigator
S/Sgt. George T. Howard,Jr. - waist gunner
T/Sgt. Gabriel Signorelli - radio operator
T/Sgt. Harold W. Smith - engineer/top turret gunner
S/Sgt. Albert Jenkins - waist gunner
S/Sgt. William D. Ruth,Jr. - tail gunner
S/Sgt. Leonard W. Armstrong - nose turret gunner
DAVE TAYLOR says... ODIS F. TAYLOR B. 1920 GREENE CO., AR , A PILOT IN THIS 752 SQUADRON STILL LIVES IN SEVERNA PARK, MD. I AM HIS YOUNGEST BROTHER.
Hi Dave, I believe that my Uncle served with your brother. His name was John Albert McNaney and he was a bombadier. Daren gave me a photo of your father with his crew. I think that My Uncle John is standing up second from the left in the back. I have shown the photo to a couple of family members and they were guessing the same thing. I am still waiting to hear from a family member for final confirmation so that I could let Darin know that this in fact my Uncle Jack. Is there anyway that your brother could confirm that?
I am the Grandson of Harold M. Simeone of the 458th bombardment group, and I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your site, thank you for putting it together.
I am the stepson of Leonard Armstrong, 458th Bomb Group, 755th Bomb Squad. This is a wonderful compilation. Thank you to those responsible for putting it together!! If there is anyone who knows the name of the B24 that was 1Lt Charles F. Healy Crew, please let me know. I would like to put together a model B24 Liberator in their honor.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Scheiding today at the Zablocki VA center. We were
caroling with my girl scout troop and I found out that he retired from the Post Office. Such a coincidence that both my parents worked there and we talked for awhile. What a great individual. It was an honor to be in the presence of such fine men and women who have served our country. Great site by the way. Thanks for keeping us informed.
My dad James Weiner was a radio operator in Horsham St. Faith. We are just now hearing stories of his service. He shared some photos and letters only very recently. So wonderful to have found this website. I am truly humbled. Hope to forward some of the items he saved to share.
I enjoyed this site very much, great that we can look back and remember those who fought for our
country. My grandfather was Capt. John E. Chamberlain of the Hancock Crew! I hope to see more
information about this brave bunch of guys!
By the way, if anyone has any pictures of my grandfather that they can share please do, it would be greatly appreciated. In January 1944 my grandfather took the 458th Bombardment Group to England for combat duty in the Eighth Air Force. He led the group on 22 combat missions in B-24 Liberator aircraft over Germany and enemy-occupied Western Europe. Thank you.
I'm the grandson of Brig. Gen. James H. Isbell. Just dropping by to honor him and the rest of the 458th Bombardment Group. I wanted to show my sincere appreciation for all of you who put your lives on the line for our great country. God bless you all and have a wonderful veterans day.
Just to let you know that I found this on what happens to be Veteran's Day of 2011. Frank Peichoto is my uncle and Godfather. He is now deceased and I loved him very much. I really never knew how much he had gone through. Thank you so much for this.
Veteran's Day reminds me of my Uncle, Marvin Lademan. He died, valiantly, fighting for the
freedoms that I have today. While I never had a chance to meet him I appreciate him every day.
His brother, Raymond Lademan my father, is also a true American hero.
There will be a reunion for Stalag Luft III POWs, families and friends next April in Dayton, OH. Anyone wishing for more information, please email me at waltonk9@gmail.com.
My Dad, is Lloyd S. Habeck, from the crew 73 - Assigned 755th Squardron. November 20, 1943
status RO - T/Sgt. Lloyd S. Habeck.
I lost my Dad, in April 2009.
I have tons a pictures and articles. Letters that my Dad wrote to family and the notes he took with each flight. He was also stationed Horsham St Faith; Norwich, Norfolk, UK 1944
I would like to locate Robert P. Gellock Jr. or a family member.
Eisert Crew - Assigned 755th Squadron - September 15, 1944.
I have articles that I think they would be iterested in having returned to them.
Thanks.
I am interested in communicating with anyone whose relative served on the 2nd Lt. Frank Morris crew from July 31, 1944 until the crew was shot down on August 25, 1944 on a bombing mission to the Dornier Aircraft Factory in Lubeck, Germany. My uncle, SSgt. Jerry F Girardi, was the radio operator on that crew.
Duane Dedrickson says... My father, John Dedrickson, was part of the "Lincoln Larson crew" and was shot down in the "Sweet Lorraine". I would love to hear from anyone related to the crew members.
I'm currently archiving all of my families old photos and my great uncle Robert Dahlberg has quite a few WWII pictures. I have one that he took of "Sweet Loraine". He most likely new the crew although he most likely was not on that plane. I'm happy to share the picture with you. e-mail me at jimcavanaugh@hotmail.com
I am the son of walter r denton, a crewmember on the Stanley Diehl crew who was killed on
January 14, 1945, returning to from a mission to Hallendorf Germany... I would be happy to
communicate with anyone who knows more about this mission and the crew
I have been interested in the AAF for many years and my dad was a gunner on a light bomber.
I have a uniform from T. Sgt. Stan Kurzontkowski, 31228113, 752nd BS, 458th BG, 8th AAF. He was at
station 123 in the states. can anyone provide any information his service? Thank you.
My great Uncle was Sgt. Enrico R. Ciotti, the waist gunner for the 752nd Squadron. He was killed in action on April 9, 1945 over Lechfeld, Germany. I was just wondering if anyone has information about him; it would be greatly appreciated.
Hi - My father was Walter William Kulig - served in W W II in the Navy, In the Asian Pacific Theater. This is the first time I have seen this website. Can you tell me where to see the picture of Mr. Kulig. Thanks.
Kristin Kulig-Shea says... Hi; what an interesting and informative piece of history you have created in this site. Thank you for sharing your father's personal history.
I have a question about a fellow shown in the picture on your homepage..."Walt Kulig". I'm wondering if it might possibly be my grandfather's brother? Do you have any other info on this Walt Kulig listed. The picture is excellent quality and there does seem to be some resemblance to my grandfather....but not 100% sure. I know Walter (William) Kulig was in WWII but the info I have is that he was in the Navy and was involved with the Asian Pacific Theater.
My Uncle and Aunt live in Norwich. I am seeking information in regards to my aunt's aunt that would
love to hear about (name given) Charles Rhodes nickname "Buzz". Please email tberdis@yahoo.com
HI.....IF THERES ANY ONE OUT THERE THAT KNOWS OF A JOHN YEOMAN, GROUND SGT
STATIONED WITH THE 458TH BG HORSHAM ST FAITHS NORWICH NORFOLK UK.1944
PLEASE CONTACT ME.........
My father, John Dedrickson, was part of the "Lincoln Larson crew" and was shot down in the "Sweet Lorraine". I would love to hear from anyone related to the crew members.
Wow! What an incredible resource. Russell Bechtel was my great uncle. One of our family members ran across your site and shared this information with the family. The pictures and stories fill in a lot of missing information I had not known. Thank you for this great service in preserving their stories.
Need contact for Eugene Jose Singer, if living, or his family. He was close to my family in late 40's early fifties in Salem West virginia. any info/suggestions?? he was musician, after liberation, and played with San antonio cymphony in 50's-60's
My wife and daughter and I are planning on visiting England this summer and we decided to see if we could find some information about where my father was stationed during the war. Armed with my father's records we found the website for the 458th. Not knowing the crew he was on or any of his crew members I started a search of the available pictures and found him as a member of the 752nd Squadron, the Geiger Crew. He is standing in the back row, the second from the left. He is Sgt. Paul G. Berkeley, Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner. I wish he could see this site, but unfortunately we lost him in 2002. I've always been proud of his service as well as everyone who served in that war. If you have any information on him or his crew, I would appreciate hearing from you.
My dad served in the 458th and was stationed in England, according to his service records, from November 1944 to July 1945. He was also stationed at the US Army Aircorp field in Boca Raton,
FL. My dad boxed in the service and was the light heavyweight champ of his division. Dad never
talked much about his service and sadly we lost him in 1975. I appreciate this website to help fill
in the history of my dad's years in the service. I do remember him saying how much he admired
the English people and how he would like to return someday. Unfortunately, he never got the
chance.
Dear Marilyn, I am so happy you have been able to connect with people who knew your father. My grandpa has the most amazing memory for details and I consider myself to be so lucky that at 31, and with a son who is 7 that we have had so much time with grandpa Charlie. Through him my son and I were able to get the tiniest hint of what is was really like for them in the war at 18 years old with just 8 weeks of training, if even that. My grandfather , along with my other grandfather, Frank Rampleman who was a warrant officer, are the bravest guys I know.
LT Charles " Chuck" Gribi, USAFF, on the Briney Marlin. Thank you for posting this site. I love listening to my grandpa talk about each and every mission and reading all I can about every experience he and his friends and crew had. Thank you, Sarah Rampleman
Ref 1st Lt Clifford Bransdor, he was my uncle I am looking for any info anyone might have he served the 753 Bomb Sq 458 Gp from Aug 44 to Feb 45 and 755 Bomb sq 458 Gp from feb 45 to April 45. If you have any info about the crews he was please contact me . David
ik heb het graf van James Musa tsgt RN.12199253 458th BGd geadopteerd leg daar op zijn sterfdag en op 5 mei de bevrijdng
dag bloemen ik had graag wat gegevens van James Musa geboorte datum over zijn familie broers zussen ik bewonder wat hij voor ons heeft gedaan zal zijn graf met respect blijven verzorgen
b blom 11 01 1945
My dad T/Sgt Daniel J. (Mac) McDonald, was assigned to the 458thBG, 755thSq from Dec.'43 to Jun.'45, he was a Bombardier / armour gunner. His combat crew photo shows them in front of Ruth Marie, Blood and Guts and The Swede. Does anyone out there know Mac?, thanks, Jon, San Diego. PS: what a fantastic site, keep up the strong work!
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