I am looking for any information or memories of my father, Lt. Harold E. Nelson, navigator in the 837th Bomb Squadron. His first pilot was George Loranger who...
During the research for 'the history of the 487th Bomb Group' I managed to trace Mr. Ralph Kampschmidt, the radio-operator of your dad's crew. In case that you...
Dear "Curleysdad:" On page 310 of "THE HISTORY OF THE 487TH BOMB GROUP (H)," by IVO DE JONG is a listing of your dad's original B-24H, 837th Bomb Sqadron,...
Dear Don: Thank you for posting the pictures with the link. I am recovering from a heart attack right now, and really enjoyed the pictures! Sincerely, ...
Don - Yes I am on the mend thanks to the VA Hospital in San Antonio TX! I was visiting my sister in San Antonio when I had the last heart attack. My symptoms...
Many thanks to all who have responded to my post in regard to my father, Lt. Harold E Nelson. I have been trying to E-mail replies to people directly but have...
I am glad you found this message board! Especially with it being VETERANS DAY...Happy VETERANS DAY everyone! I really appreciate this message board, the work...
Hi Catherine, An excellent companion to Ivo's book is Cindy Neal's new offering "Gentlemen from Hell: Men of the 487th Bomb Group". The book made its debut...
Hi Don, Thanks for letting me know about the book, "Gentlemen from Hell: Men of the 487th Bomb Group" by Cindy Neal's. I'll check it out! With 1/2 of the...
Hello - i am all new to this, but would appreciate any info on Cedric A. Ackerson - Navagator. Pictures would be most helpful. Thank you ever so much, S....
I will tell you what little I remember about Cedric.Catherine has already filled you in on the basics. I was a pilot in the same BS 839th.Vince,Cedric's...
Dear Harry, I've heard stories of ground crews being devastated that their B-17 or B-24 and it's precious crew was not among those returning. Often ground...
I am inquiring for any information about the Herbert w. Smith crew b17s. I would be especially interested to know if any of this crew is still alive. I know...
Thank you for putting the cool links of interest under your info. I was able to find out many things that I had been searching for. I owe you big time. It was...
I am a new member - just joined after finding the link on the 487th home page. My wife's grandfather is Lt. Ken Nolan, who flew on <i>Salty Dog</i>. I think...
It is with great sadness that I must announce the passage of another old warrior. My father, James Erskine, passed forward into Heaven on November 12, 2005. ...
Brian, I am glad you found the information useful. Catherine Brian <bangeloni@...> wrote: Thank you for putting the cool links of interest under your...
Dear Brian, On 7 April 1945 the 837th Bomb Squadron crew # 44 arrived at Lavenham. On page 320 of "THE HISTORY OF THE 487TH BOMB GROUP (H)" by Ivo De Jong,...
Good mornining, Catherine~~~~ Would you have access to information like that below for Lt. John E (Edward) McCarthy? He was a B17 and B24 pilot with the 487th....
Dear Bob: At http://www.487thbg.org/ I clicked on Personnel & Aircraft roster, then I clicked on M and found the following information: John E McCarthy, 2nd...
Thank you, Catherine for all your help. I guess Dad is the 35th entry as he was born in 1921 and in Middlesex Co. Massachusetts. He did say his records had...
Bob, I found two records for John McCarthy living in Middlesex Co. MA and born 1921 in MA. Both men have some college and would qualify as officer canidates...
I have adopted the graves of 2 airmen (not from 487). How can I find the info you publish as answer to requests from relatives ? Thanks ... Appel audio GRATUIT...
René: Which two airmen for the 487th did you adopt? What is the name and the location of the gravesite? First of all at http://www.487thbg.org/ you will...
René I just noticed that you had said the airmen are not from the 487th Bomb Group. So I will refer you to one of my favorite sites, U.S. Army A. F. in WWII...
I am trying to find the plane in which this crew was associated with. Can anyone help. A B17 is all I can seen to find. Thankyou for reading this post...
