JANUARY
Name: Frank Stillson
Email:
Date: 06-Jan-09
Hi, I was surfing and came across this web site. I’m sure the Lt. Stilson is related to me but I will have to look him up for info on his family. I am a Genealogist and have a large data base of the Stilson/Stillson family. I am also am an aviation historian and collect die cast aircraft and books especially of WW II.
Name: Trevor Hewitt
Email: trevorhewitt@hotmail.co.uk
Date: 07-Jan-09
Mr. Frank Stillson, if you would like to contact me via E mail. I have some small amount of info of Lt Stillson. I also have a piece of his B24 "Vale Oregon" in which crashed at Hellesdon, very close to the base at Horsham St Faith, Norwich England. Trevor Hewitt
Name: John Acencio
Email:
Date: 07-Jan-09
My nephew found this sight and I am amazed. My father, Felix Acencio, spoke often of his tour over the years. It is good to see a memorial to his group.
Name: Richard Holodak
Email: panpeeker@optonline.net
Date: 14-Jan-09
Hello, My father, John S. Holodak, was the navigator on Final Approach, which was shot down over Lechfeld Air Base in Germany on April 9, 1945. As of today (1/14/09), I am happy to report that he is still alive, though confined to a nursing home (address below). Over the past 15 months, he's been in and out of hospitals, suffering from complications of advanced stages of diabetes (specifically blindness and loss of all toes on both feet). If anyone knows anything about him or his crew that is not contained in this phenomenal web site, please email me. Thank you! BROOK HOLLOW HEALTH CARE CENTER 55 KONDRACKI LANE WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 (203) 265-6771 P.S. In 1993, I went to Germany with my wife and sons and we visited the town where he was incarcerated (Moosburg, in southeast Germany). Amazingly, we found the buildings of his POW camp (I think it was Stalag 17) are still there. With the exception of a few satellite dishes, they looked to us like they haven't changed much in the intervening 50 years and are now inhabited predominantly by working class Turks. What was likely to have been an anti-aircraft emplacement has since been turned into an extensive children's playground, complete with tank traps and an underground bomb shelter (now covered in grass).
Name: B. J. Floyd
Email:
Date: 19-Jan-09
Those of you that built this site have done a great job. Thanks much.
Name: Cliff Leverette
Email:
Date: 20-Jan-09
Has anyone heard from Marilyn Walton recently (Jan. 09). I have corresponded with her regularly because her dad and my dad had a mutual close friend during the war. None of my e-mails get through to her anymore, and I have not heard from her in many months. Hoping she is okay.
Thanks,
Cliff Leverette
Name: Christina Schulz
Email:
Date: 27-Jan-09
I am David Schulz's Granddaughter. Thank you for this story. I didn't know.
Name: Lois Montagno
Email: Soil73@yahoo.com
Date: 29-Jan-09
My daughter found this site for me, and I felt as if it was yesterday that I found out what happened to Bubba Monroe of the Duke Crew. Lost contact with his sister many years ago and would like to hear from any of his family if they are still alive. Lois Montsgno (nee Fear)
Name: Jennie Hopkins Rubin
Email:
Date: 30-Jan-09
My Father, Herbert C. Hopkins, Jr. was the pilot on one of these planes. Thanks for all the hard work.
FEBRUARY
Name: Jennifer Sommer
Email: stefnjennifer@yahoo.com
Date: 02-Feb-09
My Grandfather was Herbert Hopkins, I love seeing his photo on your site. Anyone with more information or photo's please contact me
Name: Christopher Albert
Email: cabogey5@aol.com
Date: 05-Feb-09
My father, 2nd Lt. Alfred Albert served in the 458th in 1944. His Separation Qualification Record (WD AGO 100) states; "Was pilot of B-24 with 458th Bomb Group. Flew 31 missions over France and Germany." The document also lists under Military Occupational Specialty, the following: Adjutant (2110), Military Government Officer (8104) and Pilot Four Engine (1024). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Name: Arnold Piskin
Email: mom66dad@yahoo.com
Date: 10-Feb-09
I am looking for Harry Craft, 753rd Bomber Sqdn. navigator. Please contact me at
Thank you.
Name: Rob
Email: Rob@pearlmusic.co.uk
Date: 11-Feb-09
Does anyone here remember or have any info on my grandfather MSgt Hugh Patrick Kelly?
Name: Joel Saverline
Email:
Date: 11-Feb-09
Hi I'm Joel Frank Clements grandson. He died on Feb. 19, 2008. This is a great website and I really like it.
Name: Sally Janicki Green
Email: sallyjg@aol.com
Date: 12-Feb-09
My dad, Steven J Janicki was with the 752nd Squadron Crew with William B Smith. I think someone tried to contact me via email and I accidentally deleted it, thinking it spam. So please try again
Thank You
Name: John
Email:
Date: 16-Feb-09
Wow, what a fabulous website. I am so impressed at the wealth of information here.
Name: Susan Barnhart Wade
Email:
Date: 23-Feb-09
How wonderful. I am the eldest child of Lt. Lyall Barnhart, who passed away in 1996. I have some of his memorabilia from this important time in history. I am forwarding this site information to my Mother and 3 siblings.
Name: John Ferrando
Email:
Date: 23-Feb-09
Hello, this is my 2nd entry in the guestbook, my 1st on 9/10/06 was with a different email so I thought I would say hello to Darin and everyone on the site. My father was Sgt. John R. Ferrando. A member of the Stoneburner crew. He survived the war okay and was stationed in Germany 1960- 63 at Hahn Air Base. Thanks Darin for the site and I hope you family is alright and healthy. Take care.
Name: Jeff Wade
Email:
Date: 23-Feb-09
What a great archive. You have done a tremendous job with this site. My grandfather was Lt. Lyall Barnhart. I have an old banjo of his with the names of some of the cities that he bombed. I am willing to share it with you via digital photo if you are interested. Thanks for the information about my grandfather and his crew.
Name: Richard Holodak
Email:
Date: 27-Feb-09
My Dad, John Holodak, died on January 28, four weeks short of his 90th birthday. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on February 24. I am pleased to say that his last days were made more tolerable due to the existence of this archive which I shared with him to a great extent over the past 3 months. Darin - Thank you for your efforts in creating this site! If I uncover anything that may be of interest to the group, I will pass them along to you.
God bless our veterans.
Name: Herb Hopkins
Email: herb.hopkins@piccadillycircuits.com
Date: 28-Feb-09
My father, Herbert Hopkins, Jr., piloted Bombs Away for the 458th. Living near Washington, DC, and the many archives here, I have always thought that, one day, I would research his missions. Imagine my excitement when I Googled "458th Bomb Group" and found it all done for me! This is too good to be true. I look forward to much correspondence regarding your information and hope to be able to supply some tidbits myself from documents and pictures my Dad brought back with him. Thanks so much for putting in the many hours it took to make this such a rich source of our history.
Herb 443-974-6045
MARCH
Name: David Snyder
Email: dshammer9@hotmail.com
Date: 05-Mar-09
My dad is Harry Snyder. He was with the 458th Bomb Group from 1943 to 1945. The only war picture we have is of him in a flight suit carrying his parachute. He is 85 years old now and if anyone out there knew him I would love to hear from you.
His friends called him "Tiger"
Name: GARY G HERZIK
Email: jaggherzik@yahoo.com
Date: 09-Mar-09
Uncle FRANK WOODROW HERZIK pilot of Plane #298G, 755th Sq of the 458th was MIA on March 3, 1944.
Anyone with more information or relatives of any of the Crew members, please contact me.
Name: Michael Dyksra
Email: mdykstra3@yahoo.com
Date: 11-Mar-09
Good afternoon,
I am looking for any contact concerning the Hess crew. I posted info with Darin for this site, but have not received any other contacts from his crew members or their families. Dad (Charles Dykstra) is still alive and living north of Denver. If anyone knows what happen to his crew after WW2 please contact me via email - please have Dykstra in the subject or I might think its spam and delete. Thanks again Darin for this site. Mike Dykstra
Name: Jerome Brill
Email: jarinbrill@yahoo.com
Date: 14-Mar-09
I was the fellow on the left in the first row. I was delighted to see this picture of all of us on line. If there is anyone out there in this picture please contact me through my son Jarin at his e-mail address (above). Hope to hear from someone.
Name: Craig Smith
Email: ecraigsmith@blomand.net
Date: 29-Mar-09
My dad is William (Billy) B Smith. I posted previously but don't see it. I would be glad to contact anyone from his crew (or others) and pass along what my dad can remember. He's almost 86 but with prompting, he remembers his entire crew. Feel free to contact me via email. Thanks again Darin for all your hard work. Trip to Horsham St Faith (Norwich) was awesome if not brief. Thanks to Trevor Hewitt as well.
APRIL
Name: Lorraine
Email:
Date: 06-Apr-09
Hi, my uncle was KIA. Anthony J Corlito. I'm looking for pictures or him.752nd Bomber Squadron 458th Bomber
Your uncle was on George Koehn's crew in the 752nd. I have info and their crew page is here: http://www.458bg.com/crewbj21koehn.htm.
Name: Dorothy Muller (Bullard)
Email:
Date: 08-Apr-09
Message from son Tom Bullard who's father Charles W. Bullard was bombardier with the 8th Air Force.
Name: Chris Casey
Email: ferrodiablo@aol.com
Date: 09-Apr-09
In acknowledgement of the anniversary of the downing of Bomb Totin' Mama on April 9th, 1944 and the travails of the survivors, I salute you who gave your service for my (our) freedom. I am the Great-Nephew of James Goins of the Bomb Totin' Mama crew and would like to contact anyone associated with the crew, or descendants with some materials of interest regarding their B-24, missions, etc. E-mail me for further info.
Name: Mike Simpson
Email:
Date: 10-Apr-09
Great web site. Thanks for filling in a hole I had in the 445th's records concerning the loss of "Lady Shamrock" on 09/24/44 (Koehn's crew).
Name: Brad Eaken
Email:
Date: 14-Apr-09
My grandfather was Sergeant William (Bill) R. Eaken. He was a mechanic is the U.S. Army Air Corp I am just wondering if anyone has ever heard of or if anyone knew him. I would be interested in finding out what he was like. Thank-you
Brad Eaken
Name: Donna Rawls Crutcher
Email: dmcrut@comcast.net
Date: 23-Apr-09
I am the daughter of S/SGT. Carry G. Rawls 458th Bombardment Group 754th Squadron - May 1944. Thank you for this site & the info provided. If anyone knew my dad and has a story to share I would love to hear from you.
Name: Nancy McGinnis
Email: xnycqt@yahoo.com
Date: 26-Apr-09
My father, Louis Malitz, was in 755SQ 458BG in 1943 (I think). He was a B24 navigator and his plane was shot on his 13th mission over Germany but he made it back to England. If anyone has any information about this or maybe knew of my dad and wants to share a memory, please, please email me. Thanks for this great website.
Name: B Floyd
Email:
Date: 27-Apr-09
Thanks for the great site.
MAY
Name: RJ Rue
Email: icedin@excite.com
Date: 02-May-09
My father Major Rolland H Rue was part of the 458th BG 753rd Squadron 96th Combat Wing. Some papers have said he was a Commanding Officer 1943 35th Bombardment Squadron APO #620 but doesn't have anymore details. I have not been able to find any crew photos but still hoping some will show up, any info would be great. Darin Thanks for all your efforts to this web site. Ps Darin, you sent me some paper work with some info on dad couple yrs ago. Thanks RJ
Name: James D Rhew
Email: mrbrat4u@aol.com
Date: 02-May-09
I love your website. My dad is James I Rhew and is mentioned on your sight and he is still alive and kicking his e mail is mandolinman1@aol.com. It is down right now but will be up soon.
Name: Roger W. Hansen
Email: rhansen12@austin.rr.com
Date: 03-May-09
My Father, Robert W. Hansen is on this website as a former member of the 458th BG and I thank you for all of your hard work. I have put a monograph together on Dad and his service from January 1942 through completion of his 30th mission. If anyone would like any information you may contact me
Thanks again. Roger Hansen
Name: Bent H. Esbensen
Email:
Date: 05-May-09
My father (Svend H. Esbensen 1919-2005) was into service at CBU, Nćstved, Denmark and was among the group who cleaned the area for men and airplane parts after the crash at Venslev. An experience which followed him for his lifetime! He was a mechanic by profession -and couldn’t see a good tool be wasted- and it wasn’t maybe right of him, but he found on Airman John H. Scramm (B24H 42-52432) a wrench tool which he took as a memory of this crash. All his lifetime he had Venslev and John Schramm in his memory, each time he used the little tool. I hold it myself in my toolbox - and remember my father when I use it....Should this little story reach John Schramm´s family, I’m sure they might be pleased to know my father remembered him all his lifetime. After ending service in the CBU, he entered the Danish Resistance movement in summer 1944 in Aabenraa, South Part of Jutland -where he lived for rest of his life. I hold some photos from the Venslev rescue crew’s work with the plane, but they may be known already I’m sure.
Name: Ed Sealy
Email:
Date: 06-May-09
Hi Darin...Just wanted you to know that I finished a book about my adventures in the 458th BG. It's entitled "The Air War Remembered: Letters to Chris". I expect to have the books available next week and may try to get them on Amazon.
Best wishes
Ed Sealy
Name: Douglas Hartman
Email:
Date: 14-May-09
My father-in-law, John W. Bradley, was an aircrew member from November 1944. Any information would be appreciated. |
