Ken's Men - Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: William Hillyard Jr.
From: Colorado

Comments:
My father flew as Ernie Well's co-pilot in the 'Gentleman Jim '
in the 403, the original Mareeba Butchers , until promoted
to pilot of his own crew. He made it home and finished the
war in Walla Walla WA. as a Captain and instructor. I still have
his flight jacket with Mareeba Butchers patch.

Added: September 22, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Chuck Bowen
From: North Dakota
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
My uncle was Henry (Billy) Bowen. He was the tailgunner on the last mission of B-17E 41-9234. They flew out of Mareeba Australia.

Added: September 22, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Jeff Kahler
From: Superior, WI
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Comments:
My Grandfather, Harold H Kahler, was one of Ken's Men. The family misses him dearly.

Added: September 18, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Sandra Lee (Redmond) Peters
From: Neosho, MO
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Comments:

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Added: September 5, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Paul Edwards
From: Chicago IL
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
My father was William M. Edwards, Jr., who passed away suddenly in 1994. According to his service records, he was with the 403rd Squadron of the 43rd Bombardment Group, 5th Air Force, from late 1943 to 1945. He was the pilot of a B-24, and his crew included: Don Purdy, co-pilot; Orley Caudill, navigator; and Gil Sena, bombardier. I'm trying to identify the other members of his crew, from a picture posed in front of a B-24. Before their deaths, my father and mother attended at least one reunion of the 5th Air Force. I would be interested in corresponding with people who knew my father, and their descendants, who might want to share stories.

Added: August 26, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Barbi Greene Evans
From: Florida
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Comments:
My Father was Erval D Greene

Added: August 23, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Steve Feimer
From: Vermillion, South Dakota
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Great job on the web site and database, I am sure there are many friends and relatives who appreciate your hard work. My uncle, Henry J. Kauffman was a waist gunner on a B-24D tail number 42-41075. His aircraft was crashed in the Kunimaipa Valley, Papua, New Guinea on November 22, 1943 with all 9 crew KIA. I would appreciate any information regarding the exact location of the crash site and the recovery of human remains.

Thank You and Keep up the Good Work
Dr. Steve Feimer

Added: August 14, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Ron Villegas
From: Dallas, Lone Star State
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Great site! Do you have any artwork of 43rd Forts and/or Libs?

Added: August 7, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Charlotte Cason
From: Madison, Florida
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
My husband Lt. Col. Orvis L. "Lee" Cason, Jr.
was the pilot-bombardier with the crew of Pilot Thomas P. Russell and Co-pilot George W. Weston, and Navigator Joseph A. Camelio. The plane they flew over to Australia was named Swamp Angel, but had to give "her" up upon their arrival in T-ville, Australia. My husband passed away at age 88, Jan. 12, 2010. He retired from the Reserves in 1981.

Added: August 7, 2012

Submitted by
Name: TR Parrish
From: Lexington.SC 29072
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
My dad John W. Parrish flew B-24 snooper-radar eqyipped bombers in the Pacific. He was in the 5th AF 63rd SQ. The other pilot was Don Bancroft. Any cremember or family with stories please call me 803-359-0005 or email me. Hope to hear from you .

Added: August 2, 2012