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 E-mail: Contact
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
Submitted by Name: Laura Smith-Stadler From: Terre Haute, IN E-mail: Contact
Comments: I'm the neice of Lt Francis J. Smith, 43rd BG, 65 BS. I believe he was the co-pilot to Lt James J. Franklin on May 18, 1945. Any information on Uncle Buddy would be greatly appriciated. God's blessings to all of you!
Added: August 2, 2012
Submitted by Name: Russell Ransom Watson From: Conneautville, Pennsylvania E-mail: Contact
Comments: My cousin died in WWII
Added: July 30, 2012
Submitted by Name: Ray Hunter From: Ann Arbor Michigan E-mail: Contact
Comments: Looking for crew members who flew the "Michigan" or a color photo of the nose art that was done by Sarkis Bartigian. I live a mile from Michigan stadium and each year the Yankee Air Museum presents an award called the "Liberator Award" to a student in the AFROTC program at UM. Would enjoy corresponding with anyone who's interested in the "Michigan's" history.
Added: July 30, 2012
Submitted by Name: Sam McGowan From: Missouri City, TX E-mail: Contact
Comments: Great site. One comment. In the article Penetrating the Philippines Capt. Alvin Mueller is incorrectly identified as having been a member of the 7th Bomb Group. He was actually with the 19th BG in the PI and was awarded the DSC for a mission in December, 1941.
Name: Paul Edwards
From: Chicago IL
E-mail: Contact
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.