Comments for Lone Sentry Blog http://www.lonesentry.com/blog World War II Photographs, Documents, and Research Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:52:55 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on First Army AAA Versus the Luftwaffe by Doug Loge http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/first-army-aaa-versus-the-luftwaffe.html/comment-page-1#comment-103361 Doug Loge Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:52:55 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=1386#comment-103361 TMcC, my Grandfather also served in the 562nd during WWII. Drop me an email if you can at dbloge@yahoo.com Thanks, Doug TMcC, my Grandfather also served in the 562nd during WWII. Drop me an email if you can at dbloge@yahoo.com

Thanks, Doug

]]> Comment on First Army AAA Versus the Luftwaffe by TMcC http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/first-army-aaa-versus-the-luftwaffe.html/comment-page-1#comment-101815 TMcC Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:25:58 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=1386#comment-101815 To Pat: My father served with the 562nd AAA Bn in the ETO with the 9th Army. I recently submitted his unit's combat history to a great AAA website dedicated to AAA units that fought in WWII. I noticed that the 197 AAA Bn history is included on this website. The link is http://www.antiaircraft.org/197.htm in case you have not previously come across this very informative site. There is some very good information on the action of the 197th in the Aachen area as well as in the Ardennes and Central Europe. Interestingly it also reports that the 197th Bn achieved a distinction not surpassed by any unit in the First Army--it covered a front of 120 miles across four countries; Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. I agree, Pat, thanks to Lone Sentry for giving recognition to AAA units of WWII. Their role and contribution is often overshadowed but none the less important. I have been helping my father (89 years old!) research the 562nd's movements through Europe and I know he appreciates finding websites who give credit to AAA units. :-) To Pat: My father served with the 562nd AAA Bn in the ETO with the 9th Army. I recently submitted his unit’s combat history to a great AAA website dedicated to AAA units that fought in WWII. I noticed that the 197 AAA Bn history is included on this website. The link is http://www.antiaircraft.org/197.htm in case you have not previously come across this very informative site. There is some very good information on the action of the 197th in the Aachen area as well as in the Ardennes and Central Europe. Interestingly it also reports that the 197th Bn achieved a distinction not surpassed by any unit in the First Army–it covered a front of 120 miles across four countries; Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany.

I agree, Pat, thanks to Lone Sentry for giving recognition to AAA units of WWII. Their role and contribution is often overshadowed but none the less important. I have been helping my father (89 years old!) research the 562nd’s movements through Europe and I know he appreciates finding websites who give credit to AAA units. :-)

]]> Comment on Wehrmacht Infantry Gruppe by Peter B http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/wehrmacht-infantry-gruppe.html/comment-page-1#comment-101768 Peter B Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:59:34 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=1285#comment-101768 Looks like the cover art for a Tamiya box set of German infantry. Looks like the cover art for a Tamiya box set of German infantry.

]]> Comment on M55 Quad .50 cal Mount and Trailer by The Army Dude http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/m55-quad-50-cal-mount-and-trailer.html/comment-page-1#comment-101241 The Army Dude Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:36:10 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=8639#comment-101241 most Beasty gun most Beasty gun

]]> Comment on P-51 Mustang and P-38 Lightning Heritage Flight by The Army Dude http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/p-51-mustang-and-p-38-lightning-heritage-flight.html/comment-page-1#comment-101240 The Army Dude Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:33:55 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=2892#comment-101240 cool cool

]]> Comment on B-24D Liberator “Sherazade” by James http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/b-24d-liberator-sherazade.html/comment-page-1#comment-101040 James Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:27:57 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=3499#comment-101040 Mr. Kaiser, My great grand uncle 2nd Lt Ernest Weston Caldwell,served on the China Doll #44-49870 with the 23rd bomber squadron,5th bomber group in the Pacific. Samar Island Phillippines. He was killed when the China Doll crashed on June 18th 1945. I wonder if its the same plane? Please send me any pictures you have Thank you James Mr. Kaiser, My great grand uncle 2nd Lt Ernest Weston Caldwell,served on the China Doll #44-49870 with the 23rd bomber squadron,5th bomber group in the Pacific. Samar Island Phillippines. He was killed when the China Doll crashed on June 18th 1945. I wonder if its the same plane? Please send me any pictures you have Thank you James

]]> Comment on Battle of Sidi Nsir by Stuart OSullivan http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/battle-of-sidi-nsir.html/comment-page-1#comment-99864 Stuart OSullivan Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:32:42 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=130#comment-99864 My wife's late grandfather was Major John Smith Raworth M.C., the commander of 155 battery. He never really talked about the battle or his PoW experience so we're finding out quite a lot now. What an epic battle and truly gallant stand. I must admit the poem '155' brought a tear to the eye. I'd like to know if it's possible to get a print of the oil painting commissioned by the R.A. Institute in 1964 of the battle. I'm also trying to find the Illustrated London News image of The VC Battery, again very difficult. This and any other info' on 155 battery would be much appreciated. My wife’s late grandfather was Major John Smith Raworth M.C., the commander of 155 battery. He never really talked about the battle or his PoW experience so we’re finding out quite a lot now. What an epic battle and truly gallant stand. I must admit the poem ’155′ brought a tear to the eye. I’d like to know if it’s possible to get a print of the oil painting commissioned by the R.A. Institute in 1964 of the battle. I’m also trying to find the Illustrated London News image of The VC Battery, again very difficult. This and any other info’ on 155 battery would be much appreciated.

]]> Comment on The Catalina Kids by Jim Jr http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/the-catalina-kids.html/comment-page-1#comment-99812 Jim Jr Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:28:26 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=5936#comment-99812 "One PBY, piloted by Lt. (jg.) Leon H. Freeman, USN, rescued a B-25 crew one mile off the tip of Cape St. George. During the rescue operations, shore batteries fired on the plane, and about 100 rounds of 20-mm. fire landed in an area from 10 to 50 feet away from the flying boat. " My dad, Jim Hall, was First Mechanic on this plane. The pilot and crew received citations. “One PBY, piloted by Lt. (jg.) Leon H. Freeman, USN, rescued a B-25 crew one mile off the tip of Cape St. George. During the rescue operations, shore batteries fired on the plane, and about 100 rounds of 20-mm. fire landed in an area from 10 to 50 feet away from the flying boat. ”

My dad, Jim Hall, was First Mechanic on this plane. The pilot and crew received citations.

]]> Comment on P-38 “Georgia Peach II” by Colby Karr http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/p-38-georgia-peach-ii.html/comment-page-1#comment-99811 Colby Karr Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:27:44 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=4489#comment-99811 Looking Closer at this photo I recognize the tail design which is a Circle S. These tail designs were indicative of XXVI Fighter Command in the Canal Zone. The Circle S indicates this plane is in the 51st Fighter Squadron which was the "Battlin Billygoats", stationed at Howard Field Panama CZ. You can also see the Billygoat insignia just above the text Peach on the nose of the plane. This was my grandfathers squadron as well. I indeed have a photo of this plane parked beside my grandfather's P-38. Notice the battle number on the engine. Its 46, my grandfather's plane was 47. I knew I had seen the nose art before. I have a great photos with my grandad standing in front of his plane with Georgia Peach II in the background. Here is a link to the photo I speak of. I have the originals. Do you have any links to this plane or this unit? Or any other photos? http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/p-38/44-25239/p38l-double-bourbon-crew-chief-karr.html Looking Closer at this photo I recognize the tail design which is a Circle S. These tail designs were indicative of XXVI Fighter Command in the Canal Zone. The Circle S indicates this plane is in the 51st Fighter Squadron which was the “Battlin Billygoats”, stationed at Howard Field Panama CZ. You can also see the Billygoat insignia just above the text Peach on the nose of the plane.

This was my grandfathers squadron as well. I indeed have a photo of this plane parked beside my grandfather’s P-38. Notice the battle number on the engine. Its 46, my grandfather’s plane was 47. I knew I had seen the nose art before. I have a great photos with my grandad standing in front of his plane with Georgia Peach II in the background. Here is a link to the photo I speak of. I have the originals. Do you have any links to this plane or this unit? Or any other photos?

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/p-38/44-25239/p38l-double-bourbon-crew-chief-karr.html

]]> Comment on P-38 “Georgia Peach II” by Colby Karr http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/p-38-georgia-peach-ii.html/comment-page-1#comment-99810 Colby Karr Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:15:25 +0000 http://www.lonesentry.com/blog/?p=4489#comment-99810 My grandfather served in Panama at Howard Field in WWII. He was a crew chief in the 51st Fighter Squadron. His plane was the "Double Bourbon", it was a a P-38L Lightning. I have lots of photos from the Canal Zone and I believe I have a photo of a P-38 named the Georgia Peach. Please contact me if you would like to discuss. My grandfather served in Panama at Howard Field in WWII. He was a crew chief in the 51st Fighter Squadron. His plane was the “Double Bourbon”, it was a a P-38L Lightning. I have lots of photos from the Canal Zone and I believe I have a photo of a P-38 named the Georgia Peach.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss.

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