I am trying to find out what squadron my father was in in WWII. I have silk maps and blood chips(with number 57594 on it). He flew an A-26 and amongst his war things I found a book called Bombs, B-rew, Boredom a diary of Lt. Thomas Lorbeer. This man was in many of the same places as my father--Tachikawa, Leyte, Okinawa and the number on his blood chip# is 57505 which is quite close to my father's. I am not sure how this works so would love any info anyone can provide me with. His name was James(Pete) Riehl and he was from Fredonia, NY and his plane was Gentle Julia. Hope to hear from someone please! Thank you--
I'm the editor of the 319th's newsletter and I'll put a bulletin in the next issue regarding your reuest for information. Maybe someone can help you. The old gang is thinning out but their memories are still sharp.
If you'll send me your postal address I'll include it in the bulletin. Many of our folks don't have e-mail and the USPS would be their only way to contact you.
Thank you Ted! That sounds terrific! My address is: 25 Orchard Acres, Carlisle, MA 01741
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Liz,
I'm the editor of the 319th's newsletter and I'll put a bulletin in the next issue regarding your reuest for information. Maybe someone can help you. The old gang is thinning out but their memories are still sharp.
If you'll send me your postal address I'll include it in the bulletin. Many of our folks don't have e-mail and the USPS would be their only way to contact you.
