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janibroderick

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493rd/862 - 05/05/2008 12:02:59 PM
I am seeking information on the B24, Sweetheart of the South. I believe it was shot down on 8/15/44 and the MACR is 7918. The plane serial # 42-50442.  Again, I'm not positive about the numbers.  I am trying to do some research fo rmy family.  My grandfather, Joe W. Davis, was the bombadier on this plane.  I have been having a hard time finding information.  It is important to me to have as much of the story as possible to pass on to my children.  Any help would be appreciated
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RE: 493rd/862 - 05/05/2008 12:18:56 PM
Jani -
B - 24 # 42 - 50442
S/Sgt. Joseph W. Davis is Listed as
a Waist Gunner.
He was one of 6 Evadees
3 Crewmen - POW
MACR # 7918
Pilot- Lt. Bradford Wofford jr.
Mike
The MACR should be available ON Line at www.footnote.com 
<message edited by shooshoobaby on 05/05/2008 12:33:50 PM >
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RE: 493rd/862 - 05/05/2008 12:21:58 PM
Thank you so much for the info   You just made my day!
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RE: 493rd/862 - 05/05/2008 12:25:44 PM
Jani -
Glad to help. Post ANY Questions you have ,
We will do our best to answer.
Cheers,
mike
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RE: 493rd/862 - 05/05/2008 12:37:24 PM
Jani -
Each Crewman that Evaded filled out an Escape and Evasion Report
on return.
I don't know which E&E report is his , here are the Numbers.
They are on File at the Archives in College Park , MD.
#s 1629 , 2031 , 2032 , 2033 , 2034 , 2070
Mike
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RE: 493rd/862 - 05/05/2008 12:59:10 PM
Hello Janice,
 
I just send you an e-mail with some information about your uncle.
 
Looking forward to hearing from you.
 
 
David Schmitt
d.schmitt@prodigy.net
son of 1st LT Donald J. Schmitt, USAAF, co-pilot
assigned to 493rd BG/863rd BS at Debach, England
from Nov 1944 thru May 1945
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RE: 493rd/862 - 05/06/2008 01:00:29 PM
Thanks Mike  Is there an easy way to access those reports?  I think I may have a habit of making things a lot more difficult than they should be (lol)
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RE: 493rd/862 - 05/06/2008 05:18:25 PM
Jani -
For E&E Reports you have to visit the Facility.
At top of This Page Click on Research help -
Scroll down to MACRs , the address is Listed.
One of the Forum Members was there recently
for E&E Reports - will see if I can get him to contact
you RE Procedures.
Mike
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RE: 493rd/862 - 06/18/2008 11:21:20 AM
Afternoon all,
 
I am desperately searching for information on my grandfather.  He passed when I was 2 years old but I have been "close" to him my whole life.  Right now, I only know that he was in the 493rd BG and he seperated out of the 862nd BS in June of 1945.  His name and rank was TSGT Michael J Callahan, he had many awards to include several bronze stars, I wonder can anyone please help me with his service information.  I have a seperation paper copy but that is it.  I hope that someone knew him.  Could tell me about him or at least point me in some direction.  Thank you. 
 
Kacey Harlan
TSGT Callahan was my popi

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