After further research, I'm begining to think it's 'S.F.W.', or Shell Fragment Wound 'in Left Temple'. You're thoughts? Steve
Hi all, looking for assistance on an abbreviation from the IDPF that I just received. On the 'Report of Burial' under 'Cause of Death', can...
Received the photo of George and his crew taken at March Field, CA; from left to right: Front row (kneeling): George Tater (Armorer Gunner),...
I've been researching my Step-Fathers Uncle (a WWII vet that was KIA) for about 2 months now, and have gotten nowhere with the military archives....
Thanks for getting the MARC. 'WANDERING WANDA' was tail # 42-95214. It seems that the crew may have simply posed for the photo in front of it...
OK, I found what I was looking for. The pilot of their flight was Wes Bartelt, he wrote this: http://www.453rd.com/stories/our_last_mission.pdf...
Talked to George for the 3rd time today. Mentioned finding the photo here: http://www.b24bestweb.com/wanderingwanda-v1-2.htm when I named the men...
I found this, but it doesn't have George's name on it... WANDERING WANDA (V1) (PIC 2) Steve
Have you got 3/15/45 too? Steve
I spoke to George Tater again today; the date of his bailout was 3/15/44 (I think). The Aircraft Commander/Pilot was Wess Bartell (George said he...
He did tell me 'April', but I don't know the year. It was his 18 mission, so it may well be the '4/29/44 - Berlin' listed here: 453rd Bomb Group...
I'm doing research on a Great-Uncle that was killed in France 11/7/44, and had an opportunity to speak with his childhood friend this evening....
All new information seems to have stopped about a week ago (I've reached the extent of what Google can find). My best guess is that he died near...
At this point, the info that I'm gathering is nothing more than 'big picture' data. It seems like anything more specific on subject is going to...
Hi there, I'm Steve; my 'handle' (rogish) is my last name. I'm 36 years old, and have been interested in Military/American History/War for as...
It's unfortunate I didn't find this thread 4 weeks ago. It seems as though I could have saved myself A LOT of time! I started an exhaustive...
