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740. Catherine Clement - 2010-01-10 17:10:46 |
Just discovered your website on CBI. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you have dedicated to documenting this theatre of war.
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739. Jennifer Samuel Shakir - 2010-01-10 14:51:22 |
My father, Robert F. Samuel, served near Assam India in 1943 through 1945 with H & S Company 748th ry op Bn. I am currently going through his letters that he wrote at that time, but there is little detailed information. He passed away in 975, and there is no one left in the family who has more information. I am hoping to connect with one of his companions from that time or the family of those companions. He was very close with George Stacy, who would now be in his 90s, George Murphy, Bert Failor, Jim Robbins, St. Ray Mura, and another gentleman whose last name was Pavolica. If there is anyone out there who knows of any of these men or knows more about the company my father was in and what their activities were, I would sure appreciate help. I know he might have been doing signal maintenance and/or railroad work. Thank you.
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738. Dana DeVito Handbury - 2010-01-09 21:38:41 |
My dad’s name is AJ (Anthony) "Buzz" DeVito. He is a CBI vet.
He flew C-47’s over the hump from Assam to Burma from around June 1944 until he was shot down by four japanese fighters on December 14, 1944. He was with the 10th Combat Cargo Squadron.
He tells of starting what he calls "The Chamber Music Society of Upper Assam" because of his thirst for live music, especially playing jazz. He and it are mentioned briefly in the April 1945 issue of The Roundup.
I recently found a black velvet CBI pillow like the one I grew up seeing in his study all my childhood. I bought it and sent it to him to replace his shredded one, and then I found another that cost even more - but I found that I needed it for me. The emotional memories it ties me to of him and of my mom - who served but not in CBI - are so strong that I needed my own!
My dad hardly spoke of his time in CBI nor did he take off his shirt to expose his bullet-hole scarred back at the beach or the pool when we were growing up. In fact, he hardly went to those places with us. I somehow managed to hear the few little comments he would drop from time to time, and then in 1993, he wrote his autobiography and included several chapters about CBI.
Once, when he came to watch us make some FAI Women’s World Record skydiving attempts, he commented, "Hell, that’s nothing new...we were throwing jackasses out of C-47’s back in Burma!" Oddly, my fellow skydivers all loved him for it!
Looking at today’s world, I am so appreciative of the wonderful world that WWII veterans created for me to grow up and live in. Sadly, that is all changing, so today’s younger generations cannot even understand the gift that all of you gave to us through your many sacrifices. God bless you all and keep you well.
And thank you again.
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737. Roy Johnson Jr. - 2010-01-08 18:48:33 |
| Adding to the guestbook about Lieutenant Roy Johnson who was a P51 Mustang fighter pilot. His group supported allied ground forces in northern Burma, covered bombers that attacked Rangoon, Insein and other targets. Bombed enemy airfields at Myitkyina and Bhamo, and conducted patrol and reconnaissance missions to help protect transport planes that flew The Hump route between India and China. The group spent most of July and August 1944 operating from Tingkawk Sakan, Burma, helping to support Merrills Marauders among others. He was then transferred to China and to the Fourteenth Air Force where they escorted bombers, flew interception missions, struck the enemys and supported ground operations serving in combat until the end of the war. At wars end he had flown in 110 missions. Roy Johnson Jr. |
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736. Rick Milley - 2010-01-08 09:19:02 |
| My Dad, Master Sgt Ralph Milley served in the CBI Theater from 42-45,in the Assam Valley, 3438th ordinance. He presently lives at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Ave Chelsea Ma 02150. He can recieve calls @ 617-884-5660 ext 8103. Unfortunately, he cannot make calls out of the immediate area codes, I know that he would greatly appreciate any contact with others who served, in the CBI or elsewhere. Any vets out there who call on him can expect some pretty interesting stories! Thanks for your time. Rick Milley. My email is |
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735. Charles Brownrigg IV - 2010-01-07 16:05:31 |
My grandfather Major E. H. Mellinger of the 209th Engineers would be proud to see that I am able to learn about the trials endured by so many in hopes of our freedoms. Thank you to the men and women who gave their all to ensure that our freedoms were secured.
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734. Roy Johnson Jr. - 2010-01-07 14:28:38 |
My father Lieutenant Roy Johnson Sr. was a P51 mustang fighter pilot during the China Burma India theater. He was a distinguished flying cross receipient. Like many other vets during World War 11, he would not talk much about it. He passed away in 1980.
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733. Julie Sellers Isgett - 2010-01-07 10:15:17 |
My Dad,Perry B. Sellers served in Burma, he was part of the 612 Field Artillery, Battery B. I remember just a few things that he told us back in the day but would love to know a lot more. This site is very interesting and I’m looking forward to discovering more about Dad and others who served with him. I am so proud of all of the one’s who served then and of all the ones since. Thanks for any help.
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732. allen besgrove - 2010-01-05 17:50:02 |
| I forgot to include T sgt. Nicklaus J Minden was in the aircraft. It was an A-26b neither aircraft or bodies were discovered. My e-mail address, it is |
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731. allen besgrove - 2010-01-05 13:44:13 |
| Nice to see these sites, my uncle,Capt Allen J. Walker jr, 491st bomb squadron. He is still MIA in China. Thanks to those who gave so much for our freedom today. God bless you all. allen |
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