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hogdog

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help - 03/07/2008 04:14:08 PM
I am new to this entire process.  My Father is WWII vet with the 493 bomb group.  I need some gereral info and direction.  Am I at the correct place/site?  If not, please excuse and route me to where I need to be.

Many Thanks

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RE: help - 03/07/2008 04:25:44 PM
You have reached the best place to start.  First, what was your dad's name, rank and when he was with the 493rd BG?
 
As you will notice by my signature, my dad was also in the 493rd BG.  I have lots of resources and reference material and will help in any way I can.
 
 
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: help - 03/08/2008 05:18:55 PM
David,

I just spoke with an old friend this morning and learned that his father-in-law was with the 493rd. His name was Robert Milholland (maybe "Mill"). I'm not absolutely sure of his position, but may have been a pilot. He was there during the conversion from B-24's to B17's and flew missions on both types. He described one mission where they made it back on only 2 engines.

My friend is particularly interested in learning about which missons he flew on, but I'm sure any information would be appreciated. If needed or helpful, I'm sure can get at least some more information.

Thanks in advance for anything you can provide.

Reed

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