Thomas J. Moore Jr. 436th TCG

Re:Thomas J. Moore Jr. 436th TCG (patelie)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:34:20 GMT

- On D-day, 80th TCS took part in mission Elmira, serial #32. 12 planes towing 12 horsa gliders. Take off was at 20:51 , 6 june. Gliders were released over the LZ at 22:57

- 1st Lt. George W. Ford and 2nd Lt. Thomas J. Moore, Jr, among other pilots, were granted a Lv of Absence for seven (7) days o/a 12 june, 1944
SO #61 - Headquarters 436th TCG - 10 june, 1944

Re:Thomas J. Moore Jr. 436th TCG (glider80)

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:33:39 GMT

Hello Charles,

Thank you for the information. I apologize for not being clearer in my description on the images. The picture of Tom in his combat gear was taken while in Holland. I may have mistakenly made it seem it was from Normandy.......sorry.

I appreciate the tip on the National World War II Glider Pilots Association, Inc. I'll look into it.

Thanks again
Dave

Re:Thomas J. Moore Jr. 436th TCG (GLIDERMAN1)

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:45:49 GMT

Quote: "Thomas J. Moore Jr. ,9^th AAF, 53^rd Wing, 436^th TCG, 80^th Squadron. Tom dropped into Normandy with the 319^th Field Artillery Batt. (I think) of the 82^nd Airborne.
Tom flew into Normandy with George Ford. George and Tom flew in a group of the 319^th with a 75MM and Jeep."

If Moore and Ford flew a glider with Jeep and gun they were flying a Horsa, not a CG-4A as in your picture. As Hans posted, the pictured glider was for Market. OR, based on dress, it may have been posed in England, not related to a mission. 48 Horsa gliders carrying 319th FAB flew in serial 32, landing approx. 2300 hours June 6, 1944. There were four Horsa gliders in this serial landed with useable Jeep and gun combinations, all landed 3 to 5 miles from the LZ. Both men also flew (though not likely together) CG-4A gliders is Market and Varsity. Both were Troop Carrier, not 82nd. A/B. Ford died in Aug 1997, Moore died in Sept 2006.

This info courtesy of the National World War II Glider Pilots Association, Inc. to which you may become a supporting affiliate member by asking.

Re:Thomas J. Moore Jr. 436th TCG (hans den brok)

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:28:25 GMT

Hi Dave,

I don't have much of info, but the photo of Tom in combat gear looks like to be in Holland. Will check my files to see if I can find something more and will send you a PM.

Best wishes,

Hans
www.airbornetroopcarrier.com

Thomas J. Moore Jr. 436th TCG (glider80)

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:32:13 GMT

My name is Dave Frederick. I am looking for information on Thomas J. Moore Jr. Thomas (Irish) was a member of the 9^th AAF, 53^rd Wing, 436^th TCG, 80^th Squadron. Tom dropped into Normandy with the 319^th Field Artillery Batt. (I think) of the 82^nd Airborne.
Tom flew into Normandy with George Ford. George and Tom flew in a group of the 319^th with a 75MM and Jeep. The landing was a success and the battery was put to use right away. Both George and Tom make it through the War.

Thank you for your time
Dave Frederick