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Name:
Tom McClelland
City: Roseville, CA
POW Camp:: Stalag VIIA
Name of POW:: James P. McClelland, prisoner #131313
Postal Street Address:: Tom McClelland's address: 4627 Wanderlust
Loop
City, State, Zip:: Roseville, Calif. 95747
Sent: 12/31 2005 12:53 AM
My father, James P. McClelland was 35 years old when he was in
replacement camps in Italy. It was October 1944. He fought against the
Germans and was captured on his third day of combat. He spent seven
months as a POW, mostly at Stalag VIIA in Moosburg, north of Munich. He
survived. He talked little about his experiences, but he did put it on
paper. Long after his death, I reread his manuscript and decided it
should be published, if for no other reason than to preserve family
history. I finally published NAME, RANK AND SERIAL NUMBER this November.
It's an interesting story. There is adventure, suspense, intrigue,
action! Drama unfolds as a Gestapo agent takes my father under his fold
and loots the remains of homes of his fellow Germans in bombed-out
Munich. The book is self-published and is available for $15.95 a copy,
plus $14.50 shipping and handling. macnewsboy@comcast.net The book is
being well received in the Sacramento area. I only wish I had done it
sooner. --Tom McClelland, son of a hero
Name:
Dave Altman
City: Spring Creek
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: Hub Zemke
Postal Street Address:: P.O. Box 8330
City, State, Zip:: Spring Creek, NV. 89815-8330
Sent: 12/31 2005 12:07 AM
Hub was my dad's best friend. I grew up in Reno and remember hunting
trips with dad,& Hub as well as their other friends that I also came to
know over the years. Dad used to tell me," Hub's a famous fighter ace."
Like any other snot nosed 14 yr. old, I blew it off. In 1996, a year
after Hub died, Dad flopped a copy of "Zemke's Wolfpack" on my lap.
Inside the cover were several autographs including Hub's! Talk about
regret at having missed many an opportunity to talk with this great man
that I rubbed elbows with more times than I can count! Hub jr. and I are
still friends to this day, having known each other for as long as our
dad's did. Amazing that you don't even realize who you have hung out
with until they're gone. Hub jr. has told me that the autographed copies
of wolfpack number only fifty. Inside there is a picture of my dad and
Hub at Hub's ranch the "ZZ Almond Ranch". My dad's getting up in years
(88 now) and I'll treasure this book for as long as I'm alive. Nice to
know you had a chance to rub elbows with the nation's history. Drop me a
line and I'll be glad to send a pic of the book, photo, and autographs.
And to the rest of you WWII vets that are still with us: Lord Bless you!
Thanks for your sacrifice, and for saving the world! Dave.
Name:
Sandy Rapp
City: East Hampton, NY
POW Camp:: Stagluft Compound 3
Name of POW:: Richard B. Musgrave
Postal Street Address:: 304 Overlook Brook Dr.
City, State, Zip:: Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 phone 440-543-4416
Sent: 12/29 2005 07:42 PM
If you knew my uncle, Richard B. Musgrave, at Stalag luft 1 Compound 3,
please let me know by email or contact him at the above address.
Name:
Regina Rienschield
City: Lancaster
Name of POW:: Scott R. Rienschield
Postal Street Address:: 1321 E Mulberry Street
City, State, Zip:: Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Sent: 12/29 2005 03:30 PM
My father-in-law was issued a purple heart and four battle stars which
have been misplaced. Will the government reissue lost medals and if so
who do you write to? I read somewhere that there was a POW medal is this
true? Regina ruffseed@greenapple.com
Name:
ALICIA M FALLON
City: DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
POW Camp:: STALAG LUFT 1
Name of POW:: JOHN J FALLON
Postal Street Address:: 2415 OGDEN AVE #9
City, State, Zip:: DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515
Sent: 12/29 2005 03:17 PM
My father was in the 384th Bombardment Grp, the 544th Squadron (Grafton
Underwood).I am so interested in learning more of his experiences. He is
listed on Luft 1 directory. Thank you so much for this site. Makes me
feel another connection with my dad. He was an incredible man. I am
looking forward to hearing more memories. Best regards, Alicia
Name:
Van Vrban
City: Melcher
City, State, Zip:: Melcher Iowa 50163
Postal Street Address:: PO box 512
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: Vance Vrban
Sent: 12/29 2005 12:56 PM
7 April 45 my dad was shot down by ME109 crashing in to his B17. He was
the only one to live. He talk about his times in WWII. He died in 1983
before internet would be proud of info on web sights of his brother
fliers/POW's. Hard to find his name as he came to the camp late and
records may have not been recorded will.
Name:
Sandy Rapp
City: East Hampton, NY 11937
City, State, Zip:: Bessinger, PA
Name of POW:: Cyril Vrabel
Sent: 12/29 2005 10:49 AM
I believe Mr. Vrabel is deceased. My uncle, Richard B. Musgrave, is a
WWII POW vet and wonders if the football player Mike Vrabel is the son
or grandson of Cyril Vrabel, with whom he was imprisoned. Could you help
me with this information please, Sandy Rapp 631-329-5193
Name:
J. Matthew Hurley
City: Des Moines, Iowa
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 4
Name of POW:: Charles Messerli, John Ruelle, Marshall Adamson.
Postal Street Address:: 4527 Waveland Ct.
City, State, Zip:: Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2226
Sent: 12/28 2005 03:54 PM
These three men are part of my father's crew that were shot down June
27, 1944. They were members of the 448th bomb group, 714 squad.
Name:
Regina Rienschield
City: Lancaster
POW Camp:: ?
Name of POW:: Scott R. Rienschield
Postal Street Address:: 1321 E Mulberry Street
City, State, Zip:: Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Sent: 12/28 2005 03:33 PM
My father-in-law was a POW during WWII. He was with the 82nd Airborne
paratroopers. Scott recently died and his son Randy would like to have
any information about his career in the army and where and when he was
captured. His father did not speak of his life as a POW. I would
appreciate any information you can provide. Thank You, Regina
Rienschield
Name:
John W. "Ace" Drummond
City: Greenwood, sc
POW Camp:: Stalagluft1 North 2 , Barrack 4 Room 2
Name of POW:: John W. "Ace" Drummond
Postal Street Address:: P.O. Box 127
City, State, Zip:: Ninety Six, SC 29666
Sent: 12/27 2005 04:04 PM
It was wonderful to look over all the information on this site. It
brought back so many memories.
Name:
Guinaudeau Jos�
City: saint julien de concelles - 44450 FRANCE
POW Camp:: stalag IV D
Name of POW:: name: Charbonnier 1st name: Francis
Postal Street Address:: 13 rue des maraichins
City, State, Zip:: saint julien de concelles - 44450 FRANCE
Sent: 12/26 2005 02:54 PM
Y AM FRENCH AND Y SERCH ALL INFORMATIONS ABOUT MY GRAND FATHER WHO WENT
IN GERMANY IN STALAG IV FROM 1941 TO 1943 THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Name:
Linda Peters
City: Indian Rocks Beach
POW Camp:: Stalag IIIa/Luckenwalde
Name of POW:: John F. Peters
Postal Street Address:: 546 Garland Circle
City, State, Zip:: Indian Rocks Beach, Fl. 33785
Sent: 12/25 2005 09:24 PM
My dad is a ex-POW from the Battle of the Bulge. He is from the
28thDivision(Bucket of Blood) from Pittsburgh, Pa. (McKees Rocks) Dad is
seeking any info or exchange of bantor from anyone that was there to
clarify his memories.
Name:
Lloyd (Jack) Marler
City: Neodesha
POW Camp:: Vire, France
Name of POW:: Lloyd (Jack) Marler
Postal Street Address:: 202 N. 6th
City, State, Zip:: Fredonia, KS 66736
Sent: 12/25 2005 09:17 PM
was with the 60th Infantry Company D, 9th Division.POW 8-4-44 to
4-30-45.
Name:
Kem Clark-Tanner
City: St. Louis, MO
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: Charles C. "Tip" Clark
Sent: 12/24 2005 07:28 PM
1944 Dec. 11 to May 1945 my father was a POW and has shared many stories
with me and my siblings and now his grandchildren. It is really
something that my dad lived to tell about his experience. He is the most
kind and sincere person that I know.
Name:
Mark Anway
City: Wyoming MN
POW Camp:: Stalag I
Name of POW:: Lt. Leonard Joseph (L.T.) Celusnak (deceased)
Sent: 12/23 2005 09:17 PM
What a magnifient site. My wife Diane's uncle is Leonard Celusnak
(deceased) He is not among the Roomates of the South Barracks. His B-17
"Princess Pat" was shot down. Can you help me find him among the photos
of Stalag I? Thank you for your service. Respectfully, Mark Anway
Name:
Floyd A Peede, Jr
City: Americus, Georgia
POW Camp:: none
Name of POW:: n/a
Postal Street Address:: 901 B Moore Drive
City, State, Zip:: Americus, Ga 31709
Sent: 12/23 2005 08:50 AM
Just found out about you from Peggy Pressley Williams. I was a friend
before the WWII and contacted her through Mary Smith. I completed 35
missions over Germany as aircraft commander of a B-17 as the war ended
in 1945. I have written a book about my experiences and promised Peggy a
copy when it comes in from the printers. I am on the internet under:
Floyd A Peede, Jr. Please contact me as I would like to set up an
internet page to sell books.
Name:
Linda Read
City: Toronto Canada
POW Camp:: Stalag IV B Mulberg
Name of POW:: J. Taylor RAF POW# 222648
Postal Street Address:: 55 Harbour Square #1318
City, State, Zip:: Toronto Ontario M5J 2L1
Sent: 12/20 2005 09:43 AM
Seeking info on J. Taylor of the 428 Ghost Squadron. Stationed at
Middleton St. George England. Halifax bomber crippled by night fighter
over Berlin Aug23/24 1943. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Name:
Clare Saracine
POW Camp:: Maribor, Yugoslavia (Slovenia)
Name of POW:: Eddy (friend of Luka Grobelsek)
Sent: 12/19 2005 08:17 AM
CAN ANYONE HELP? I am hoping that someone here may be able to help me
trace a soldier who fought in WW2, though the information I have on him
is fairly sketchy. My husband and I live in Slovenia and have a very
dear elderly gentlemen friend there who is 98 years old and would love
to know what happened to an English soldier he was imprisoned with. The
main problem is that he can't remember the man's surname. All we know is
that he was known as Eddy! However, we do have some other quite specific
information that may help in tracking him down: - They were in prison
together in Maribor, Slovenia, for a short period in 1944. - Eddy was
half British and half Slovenian, his mother being from Ptuj, Slovenia. -
Eddy was at least 10 years younger than our friend, so he would have
been around 25 years old in 1944, possibly younger. - He was an officer,
not a regular soldier. - Our friend, Luka Grobelsek, remained in prison
until the Germans freed all prisoners so that they could join in the
fighting. Eddy, however, escaped with the partisans before this
happened. He also received regular parcels from the Red Cross
beforehand. - Luka has a photograph of Eddy, with some inscriptions that
may be helpful. We have no idea how to go about finding out what
happened to Eddy, but we're hoping that this information may be enough.
It would be fantastic if anyone here knew some information or could
point us in the right direction. It would certainly make Luka very happy
indeed! Thanks in advance!
Name:
Emma Eldredge
City: Phoenix, Arizona
POW Camp:: Stalag XIa/II
Name of POW:: William Frederick Lee "Bill"
Sent: 12/18 2005 06:43 PM
My step-father, Bill Lee was captured in Italy around 1944. He went to a
German camp and his POW number is 143144. He worked in a salt mine and
was released 20 April 1945. He went to Africa. He was with the Sherwood
Foresters and given the Africa Star with 1st army clasp and the Italy
star and 1939-45 Star. I live in America now but my sister, his
daughter, still resides in England. We are very close (same mother) and
she was his only child. I would love to be able to give her more
information about her father. Thank you, Emma Eldredge
Name:
Wolfgang
City: Murfreesboro
POW Camp:: N/A
Name of POW:: N/A
Postal Street Address:: 1510 Avon Road
City, State, Zip:: Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Sent: 12/18 2005 01:35 AM
My Grandfather Fought as an Infantryman in WW2, late in the war in 1945.
He was a 2nd Lieutenant, a platoon leader(platoon being about 48 men) but
was later promoted to Captain, leading the company of about 140 men. He
probably only fought about 50 days, going from town to town. Fighting
either die hard S.S. soldiers , most being at war for almost 5 years
straight, or 12 or 13 year old boys. What I am Proudest about my
Grandfather is that his company discovered and helped liberate a
concentration camp. I never new much about my grandfather until he died a
year and a half years ago. I only actually know one or two stories about
him from the war. One, that stuck with me, was my grandpas outfit firing
upon an enemy position, and hearing little boys crying and old men
yelling. I never knew my grandpa very well, and now I regret it. My
father and my Grandpa didn't have a good relationship until my older
sister was born, and he really wanted to be a good grandfather. I
remember when I was little and playing army or war, I always had to be a
Lieutenant, because he was one, even though I didn't know him at all. His
older brother fought at Guadalcanal, I never knew him, but my dad said he
had a really bad case of war trauma, his younger brother served as a
tail gunner in a sea plane that hunted german submarines, he only saw
about 15 minutes of combat which he said was the most terrifying
experience of his life. Did your father ever read Slaughterhouse 5? Its
about a soldier captured during the battle of the bulge and witnesses
the Dresden fire bombing, and is forced to help clean up after. It
portrays the insanity of war in a very odd but brilliant way. I hope
that when you read this that Im not just wasting your time. Thanks for
reading.
Name:
W/O Victor G Poppa
City: West Jordan
POW Camp:: Stalag Luwarf 7 (Bankcow ?) south east Germany
Name of POW:: W/O Victor G Poppa
Postal Street Address:: 6428 West pin oak drive
City, State, Zip:: West Jordan Utah
Sent: 12/17 2005 01:39 AM
Do you have a map of Germany that shows all the p.o.w camps. The Halifax
name was the BLOND BOMBER QB HX313 23 missions lost on 6/28/1944 (three
dead) if yuo type in on your computer victor g poppa world war two or
victor poppa war war two read more. shal send more info thank you leslie
g poppa
Name:
Lanny G. Asepermy
City: Apache
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 4
Name of POW:: Inman Cloyde Gooday (could be listed as Cloyde
Inman Goody)
Postal Street Address:: PO Box 247
City, State, Zip:: Apache, OK 73006
Sent: 12/17 2005 01:24 AM
Any information about SSGT Gooday who was a member of the 381st
Bombarbment Group (Heavy) shot down and captured on/about September 10,
1944 - liberated on/about April 26, 1945. thanks for your service to God
and Country, Lanny
Name:
Phil Rapp
City: bangor
POW Camp:: Luft Stalag 1
Name of POW:: Lt. John Rapp
Sent: 12/16 2005 07:59 PM
My father was a navigator from the 390th BG 571st captured 18 march 45.
Other crew members, Eugene H. Freeman Pilot, Merill Hires Co-pilot, Sam
Greenleaf acting bombardier for that raid, E. Hughes radio, Gaylord Crew
chief, Hostler waist gunner, Eugene A. Burlingame tail gunner My Dad is
still alive and living in Virginia now. He's not too computer saavy but
would love to hear from others that may have known him.
Name:
Charles C. (Tip) Clark
City: New Madrid, Mo. 63869
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1 Barth
Name of POW:: Charles C. ( Tip) Clark
Postal Street Address:: 840 Kingshighway
City, State, Zip:: New Madrid, Mo. 63869
Sent: 12/16 2005 09:38 AM
Charles (Chuck) Campbel'crew. Chuck, Pilot- Jack Ward, Copilot- David
Davis, Nav.- Ken Trimmer, Bomb.- Charles C.(Tip) Clark, Eng.-William
(Bill) Devine, Radio- Gilbert (Gil) Fisher, Nose Gunner, Andrew P.
Kranick, Ball Gunner,-Vincen Danials, Waist Gunner- Paul E. Butler, Tail
Gunner. B-24 Pilot Killed when we got hit. All have deceased now as of
12-16-05 except Tip, Gil and Dave. Gil is in Maryland and Dave lives in
Fl. skeetertip@juno.com We were shot down on Dec. 11,44 over Vienia,
Aus. After liberation Butler, a friend named Jim and I hitch hiked from
Barth to Camp Lucky Srike and then went to Paris for a week before
embarking on the Mayo to New York and HOME
Name:
DOUGLAS J. WOLTEMATH MSGT USAF RET
City: PARKER
POW Camp:: STALAG LUFT 1
Name of POW:: HOWARD WOLTEMATH (MY FATHER)
Postal Street Address:: 20314 HEATHER LANE
City, State, Zip:: PARKER, CO 80138
Sent: 12/14 2005 10:15 PM
Great information. I wish I had been aware of the benefits when my
Father and Mother were still alive as they both had their health fail.
They lived from paycheck to paycheck for over 40 years after Dad
returned to the States from prison camp. He was very proud of his
service to his country and I am very proud to be his son. Thank you.
Name:
ed presken
City: theodore
Name of POW:: michael j shonesky
Postal Street Address:: deceased
Sent: 12/14 2005 01:14 PM
my uncle was shot down and sent to stalag 1 he was from the 448th BG and
the 715th squadron flying the B-24 liberator.
Name:
marvin sipes
City: citrus heights,ca
POW Camp:: unknown
Name of POW:: paul saunders
City, State, Zip:: johnson, ks
Sent: 12/13 2005 04:51 PM
was a waist gunner on the b-17 bomber, am trying to find out more about
him. i am a nephew.
Name:
john fair
City: mount vernon, ohio
POW Camp:: mooseburg bavaria
Name of POW:: SSG John L. Fair
Postal Street Address:: Deceased
Sent: 12/13 2005 03:20 PM
My Uncle B-17 Gunner, Berlin daylight raid lost 04Mar44-29APR45 captured
St Omer france, POW Mooseburg Bavaria. (381st BG 532nd BG 8th AAF) ANY
information where in Bavaria who/when liberated
Name:
Kathy Califano
City: Clarksville, Md
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: George W. Luke
Postal Street Address:: 5900 Great Star Dr., #303
City, State, Zip:: Clarksville, Md 21029
Sent: 12/13 2005 09:48 AM
Wonderful site! My dad was a pilot (303rd BG, Hell's Angels), shot down
over Lille 12/1/43. Worked in the French underground before being
captured. He was the first POW at Stalag 1 from the 8th Air Force. Don't
know his barracks/room, but two of his crew were roommates, Dahnke and
Ballagh. I have lots of pictures he took of Stalag 1 while there,
including about two dozen very good ones of POW's in groups of 6-8(rooms
maybe?). He also retrieved his German file card with picture. I have a
candelabra taken after liberation of a German commander R. W. Blume, I
have only seen the name Bloom on the "B24" site, nothing on this site.
Would love to know if anyone has any other info or knowledge my father
or Blume.
Name:
Nancy Gordy
City: Port Ludlow
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW:: Preston Piper
Postal Street Address:: 52 West Ludlow Point Rd
City, State, Zip:: Port Ludlow, Washington, 98365
Sent: 12/13 2005 12:05 AM
I am not sure that my dad's cousin Col. Preston Piper was at this camp.
He flew with Col Hubert Zemke, with the Wolfpack, and was shot down May
12 1943, and spent the next year and a half as a POW. I do not know
where to search for his POW camp.. many thanks
Name:
Jean Dillen
Sent: 12/11 2005 06:37 PM
Dear Sir,
I am working on a book about the American repatriation
camp Tophat in Antwerp/Belgium 1945-46. I am trying to locate
ex-service men for whom Antwerp was their last foothold in Europe when
the war ended. Miss Sherilyn Nantz is so kind to help me with the
research and forwarded me Your e-mail. The camp was set up bij the
19th AAA division with the 556 & 559 AAA in the leading role. They had
a Tophat as unit symbol which was painted on their vehicles and later
the name Tophat became the name of the camp. More than 270.000 men were
processed here on their home gooing trip. The American forces set up
a series of camps to bring their troops home after the end of
hostilities. Mostly in France a nd they were names 'Sigarette Camps' as
each had the name of a sigarette brand (Camp Lucky Strike, Camp Pall
Mall, Camp Chesterfield, etc). Out of line, Tophat was named after the
unit which build it. But a Belgian sigarette company manufactured 'Tophat
sigarettes' so it became unintentional a sigarette camp after all ....
The former site of Camp Tophat is still there. When it was evacuated
in April 1946, a park was created a the site. A brook and pumping
station are called Tophat so the name will live for generations to
come. I do the lay-out for the book for a set of 3 friends-authors.
They did a lot of digging at the site and found amazing things of camp
life. As the ex-service men were allowed only one souvenir gun to take
home, and many had an arsenal with them, a lot started digging to get
rid of these things. he collection of the trio now holds Schmeisser
guns, Colt, bajonetts and several cases of material beyond imagination.
Even 1941 marked Coca Cola bottles are found and filled again courtesy
our local Coca Cola Company. The book is basically a photobook with some
text. We are looking for any Tophat related material. We are
lacking anything of the Tophat unit which gave its name to the camp. Can you help me out ? Kindest regards, Jean Dillen
Jean.Dillen@antwerpen.be
PS Jean is male on this side of the Atlantic
Name:
William S. Dixon
City: Florence, Alabama
POW Camp:: Interned in Sweden (neutral country, see message)
Name of POW:: William S. Dixon
Postal Street Address:: 117 Creekwood Dr.
City, State, Zip:: Florence, AL 35630-1108
Sent: 12/11 2005 04:25 PM
I was an armorer-gunner on a B-17 of the 418th Sq. 100th Bomb Group. We
were shot down March 6, 1944 on the first large Berlin mission (we were
one of the 31 planes that went to Berlin on March 4, 1944). We had been
in the high squadron but went down to fill for a couple of losses in the
low squadron at 11 a.m. We were attacked at 11:59 and before I saw a
German fighter all 8 planes in high squadron went down. In fact, of our
21 plane Group, only one plane made it back to our base at Thorpe
Abbotts and only five others made it back to England. We turned off with
our No. 4 on fire (which shortly went out) and windmilling, our and No.
1 feathered, while No. 2 was pulling about 1/2 power We crossed the
Baltic throwing out everything movable, were met near Sweden by two
Swedish jaktplan (fighters) and escorted to their field, Bulltofta, just
outside Malmo, Sweden. I was interned for 7 months (a 7 month vacation
since I lived in a hotel, wore civilian clothes, owned a bicycle,
sailboat, canoe, and went down to Stockholm every month to concerts,
ballet, shows, dancing, and drinking champagne. How fate deals with one
person as compared to another is indeed strange. I was lucky, Dick
Williams and thousands of others were not so lucky. But even he was
lucky as compared to even more thousands who didn't make it back at all
or made it back with physical losses that lasted the rest of their
lives. The 100th BG was known as "The Bloody Hundredth" because of the
losses we sustained. Our crew joined the 100th with 23 other crews on
Dec. 1, 1943, I was shot down on my 13th mission. We were next to the
last of the 24 crews to go down.
Name:
jim linskey
POW Camp:: germany
Name of POW:: john joseph linskey
Postal Street Address:: deceased
Sent: 12/10 2005 09:17 AM
My father was shot down in his B 17 over Italy. I believe the year was
1944. He spent over nine months as prisioner till the war ended. He was
an officer as a navigator. I believe he was in the camp where the "great
escape" took place. He arrived at the camp about 3 days after the
escape. Looking for more info on my father. Thanks - nice web site
Name:
Robin Hodgson
City: Folkingham Lincs UK
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 111
Name of POW:: Robert William Hodgson
Postal Street Address:: 113 Churchfields Road
City, State, Zip:: Folkingham, Lincs, UK, NG34 0TY
Sent: 12/10 2005 01:29 AM
I am looking for any information you may have about my father Ronert
(Bob) William Hodgson. He was shot down in WW2 in the Middle East and
apparantly interned in Stalag Luft 111. Regards Robin
Name:
Christen Quinn
City: Tucson
Postal Street Address:: 3573 S Twilight Echo
Sent: 12/09 2005 01:27 PM
My Grandfather is James Quinn. This is really neat.
Name:
Sam Taylor
City: Stuart Va.
POW Camp:: Luft 1
Name of POW:: Lt .Lee A. Bevers
Postal Street Address:: 105 Chestnut Ave.
City, State, Zip:: Stuart Va.24171
Sent: 12/08 2005 11:49 PM
I would like to contact Lt. Bevers or any surviving members of his crew.
He was the pilot of B-17 "Dear Mom" on 13 Feb '44. Sgt. Winston C.
Collier was KIA on that mission date near Pais De Calias. Sgt. Collier
was my father's boyhood friend. I have always had a desire to find out
more details concerning his death. Lt Bevers and crew were later shot
down and were POW's at Luft 1. Thanks in advance for any help. Sam
Name:
John Olson
City: silver spring MD
Name of POW:: Bob Olson
Sent: 12/07 2005 03:41 PM
checking in to see if you knew my father. he would be 83 years old if he
was still alive, Was a Lt in Air Force shot down in France
Name:
Deloris Karnopp
City: Rolla,N.D.
POW Camp:: stalag Lert 111
Name of POW:: Clarence Karnopp
City, State, Zip:: Rolla.nN.D.
Sent: 12/05 2005 04:44 PM
I am looking for anyone who knew Clarence when He was in the service or
in Stalag lUFT 111 IN THE TIME BETWEEN 1943 TO 1945. He was a prisoner
for a year. the B-17 He was in was shot down and He was taken prisoner
in Italy. If You know of Him please e-mail Me. He is 84 and is having
health problems but would be interested to hear some of His old crew of
felloow prisoners. Thank You, Deloris
Name:
francis W. Roberson
City: Dolores, Colorado
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: Wilbur Gillis Roberson
Sent: 12/04 2005 05:07 PM
My father arrived at Stalag Luft 1 after being shot down October 14, 1943
on the Schweinfurt raid. He was a bombardier with the 381st B.G.He was
there until the liberation by the Red Army. Since I was a boy I was
regaled with tales of the Kriegies and just recently acquired a large
amount of film my father shot while he was there. It was all done with a
Balda camera he traded cigarettes for and the film was Agfa gun camera
film taken from the local airfield. Until his death in 1984 he loved to
go grocery shopping due to his years at the camp on short rations. I
wish he was around now to view this site. Thank you.
Name:
Ron Lazarou
City: Naples, Fl
Name of POW:: Lorin A Wolfe
Sent: 12/03 2005 04:17 PM
He was co pilot of a B17 that was shot down over Germany-2/22/44. My
uncle, Sgt. Frank DeMarco died that day. can you help
Name:
david cockerill
City: Cheltenham
City, State, Zip:: U.K.
Sent: 12/03 2005 01:50 PM
A very moving site indeed. Every memory written down should make us
proud of them. I will visit again. Dave.
Name:
WAYNE BUSH
City: Clovis Ca
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: Clinton Arthur Bush
Postal Street Address:: 1904 Celeste Ave
City, State, Zip:: Clovis Ca 93611-1464
Sent: 12/02 2005 12:54 AM
Dad is doing OK for 85 years old. Would like to here from anyone who was
there or relative/close friend of those POW's. Wayne Bush 559-960-3600
Name:
Helene Bauman
City: Arlington, VA
Sent: 11/30 2005 07:35 PM
I'm Helene Bauman, daughter of the Mort Bauman mentioned in the note. I
want to thank you for filling me in on some details of a part of my
father's life he never spoke about.
Name:
Bill Hoeltgen
City: Denver, CO
Name of POW:: 1Lt. Francis B Hoeltgen
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Sent: 11/30 2005 05:42 PM
Frank Hoeltgen died on the operating table in 1953. According to his
brother who is a doctor and was at the operation, cancer had been
successfully removed but his flesh had been so deteriorated by the POW
diet that the sutures didn't hold.
Name:
Terry Ailes
City: Connersville IN.
POW Camp:: Stalag 17B
Name of POW:: Curtis Ailes
Postal Street Address:: St RD 1 south
City, State, Zip:: Connersville Indiana
Sent: 11/30 2005 11:23 AM
Shot down over Krems Austria 1943 ..Radio Operator ..
Name:
Natch Taylor
City: Mahwah, NJ
POW Camp:: Stalag VII-A and Marlag Nord
Name of POW:: Walter W. Taylor
Postal Street Address:: 266 Franklin Tnpk
City, State, Zip:: Mahwah, NJ 07430
Sent: 11/30 2005 10:28 AM
Am looking for information about my father. He was 1st Lieutenant US
Marine Corps and a member of the OSS. Was captured, I think, in Corsica
and spent time in both POW camps.
Name:
Robert Harman
City: Brighton, England
POW Camp:: Stalag 4B
Name of POW:: Corporal Robert McDonald Brown-Royal Sussex
Regiment
Postal Street Address:: 56 Melrose Avenue
City, State, Zip:: Portslade, Brighton, Susssex, England
Sent: 11/29 2005 04:16 PM
My Uncle was killed at Stalag 4B in June 1944. How and why, does anyone
know? Bob Harman.
Name:
Bob Langner II
City: Tucson,Az
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: 1st Lt Robert Langner
City, State, Zip:: Tucson, Az
Sent: 11/28 2005 01:26 PM
We all were from Cicero, Ill before settling in Tucson. My dad was with
the 94th BG 331st Sq. He was a navigator on a B-17. They were shot down
August 1944. According to him and his diary, the Russians never actually
liberated the camp. He said that as the Russians got close the Germans
left at night. The next day they were gone. He had a stroke in June of
2004. The only other crew member still alive is the co-pilot, Fred Fink.
He is Jewish and his last name was shortened just in case he fell into
German hands.
Name:
Les Schrenk
POW Camp:: Dulag Luft, Stalag luft 6, Stalag Luft 4, Death March
Name of POW:: Les Schrenk
City, State, Zip:: Edina, MN 55424
Sent: 11/26 2005 10:10 PM
I flew with the 8th Airforce out of the UK... 92nd Bomb Group, 327th
Sqdn. B17 G Ser. # 42-31377 I flew as an Aerial engineer/ Ball turret
Gunner and was shot down 2/22/44 on our 10 th Mission. Sent to Stalag
Luft 6, Endurred the Heydekrug Run. Sent to Stalag Luft 4, then on the
death March for 86 days. The US failed to ship me home and I was forced
to arrange my oun way back to the States. Did not arrive home until July
27, 1945. It was then I discovered that my rank increase did not go thru
because I was shot down one day before it became official. I never did
receive it. Les
Name:
Bob Langner II
City: Tucson, Az
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: 1st Lt Robert Langner
Sent: 11/26 2005 04:10 PM
My dad was with the 94th BG 331 Sq. He got shot down August 1944. He had
a stroke in June 04. Prior to his stroke he always told me that the
Russians never liberated the camp. As the Russians drew closer the
Germans just left the camp. When they got up that's when everyone saw
the Germans were gone. I have his diary that states all of this. The
only other person left from his plane is Fred Fink. He was the co-pilot.
My dad was the navigator. Best wishes and long life to everyone!!!!!
Name:
Rob Byerly
City: Gulf Shores, AL
POW Camp:: Luft stalag I
Name of POW:: Jean Byerly
Sent: 11/24 2005 11:02 PM
Just curious about a grandfather I never knew
Name:
Mel Laytner
City: New York
POW Camp:: Blechhammer
Name of POW:: Bill Ball or Bill Baird
Sent: 11/24 2005 09:23 PM
My father was a Jewish prisoner and served time at the Blechhammer
factory that converted coal to gasoline. A Canadian POW, Bill (Ball or
Baird, do not remember) did my father a big favor during the war, and I
am trying to find him. Another camp inmate told me he thought "Bill"
escaped or tried to escape in 1944. Any one who has stories about
Blechhammer, the secret radio the British POW's had, and especially Bill
Ball or Baird would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mel Laytner New
York
Name:
PETE MINIX
City: Indio, CA
Sent: 11/24 2005 04:03 PM
My hobby for the last 7 years has been collecting and compiling World
War II veteran histories. I have been very fortunate to have
interviewed, either by snail mail, e-mail or in-person I currently have
over 160+ World War II veterans, from all branches, in my private
library. None of this information is given out or published for a
monetary gain. I have always been interested in World War II for many
years and it is just my way of keeping their memories and stories alive
For every World War 2 veteran we loose a piece of history is gone. If
you wish to share this information with me, I would greatly appreciate
it. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Peter D. Minix Former
Sergeant Weapons Platoon USMC
Name:
Rev. James Culver
City: Peckville PA
Name of POW:: 2 Lt. Harold Culver
Sent: 11/24 2005 10:33 AM
Appreciate seeing this site and locating my late brother Harold. He was
flying a Copilot on his 26th mission. He volunteered for this one.
Name:
thomas g. patterson
City: Houston
Sent: 11/23 2005 07:20 PM
dropping in to say hello.caterpillar club member since 1985.
Name:
Natasha Twaddle
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft III
Name of POW:: John J. Twaddle
City, State, Zip:: Ontario, Canada
Sent: 11/23 2005 12:39 PM
My great great uncle John Twaddle was a POW in WWII. We really don't
know much about his experience. He served in the Canadian army and said
that he was in the same camp as in "The Great Escape". He came back to
Canada after the war then moved to England a few years later. He died in
1981, I'm just trying to find any information on him.
Name:
Jack Klemeyer
City: Brownsburg,
Sent: 11/23 2005 08:42 AM
Greetings My distant relatives lived in Breman during the war. I have
one recon photo and would like to see more. My great grandfather came to
America in the late 1800's. Looking Forward Jack
Name:
Sandra M. Hastings
City: Everett, Washington
City, State, Zip:: Everett, Washington
Postal Street Address:: 809 84th ST SE
Name of POW:: Clarence J. Souza
POW Camp:: Luft 1 & Luft 4
Sent: 11/22 2005 08:16 AM
My Father was shot down on Oct. 7, 1944 Back broken, one KIA. Seven
taken prisoners, Father removed all out of plane with broken back but
was separated from others because of back. Taken to Luft 4 by stretcher,
than to luft 1. Father taping War remembrances ....Any one with
information to add please contact me....
Name:
Jane Bain
City: Singapore originally London
POW Camp:: Stalag ?
Name of POW:: Joseph Callendar mcKechnie
Sent: 11/22 2005 03:20 AM
I am looking for information regarding my grandfather. He was a Sergeant
in the Royal Army Service Corp based in Africa. I understand that he was
a POW in Stalag, but the family information we have on his whereabouts
during the war is hazy. We think he might have been in Italy at some
point.
Name:
Tom E Anderson
City: Port Angeles, WA
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft IV and Luft 12
Name of POW:: Tom E Anderson
Postal Street Address:: 325 W 15th Street
City, State, Zip:: Port Angeles, WA 98362
Sent: 11/21 2005 05:10 PM
Looking for others that may have been prisoners in Stalag Luft IV from
August 6 to February 4 and then taken to Stalog Luft 12 December 4, 1944
to May 1, 1945. Tom was a member of a B-24 crew.
Name:
Mary Wright Falvey
City: Monrovia CA
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1 South Barrack #2
Name of POW:: Franklin P. Falvey
City, State, Zip:: Fresno, CA
Sent: 11/21 2005 02:36 PM
My father in law was POW in this camp. He is now 97 years old and sharp
as a tack!! He made up a book of this time, filled with art work and
detailed stories. I wish he had a computer and could see your website, I
am sure he would recognize many names.
Name:
Martin Ramsey
City: London
POW Camp:: 357
Name of POW:: B. A. RAMSBOTTOM (83)
Sent: 11/21 2005 05:05 AM
Seeking contacts with my father's fellow POW's or any information
regarding his experiences at 115 squadron Marham, his last flight on
X3466 to Stuttgart on 6/5/42 and his time at Stalag luft 3 and 357. I
have contacted the family of Edward Callander but have no contact as yet
with other members of his crew.
Name:
Jean James
City: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
POW Camp:: Stalag XIB
Name of POW:: Ernest Hamlett
Postal Street Address:: Deceased
Sent: 11/20 2005 03:42 AM
Seeking information on my father who was a POW in Stalag XIB from
September 1944 to April 1945. He worked in the Bad Grund lead mines, and
was also on the Death March. 1st Airborne, 1st Battalion, Border
Regiment, Siganller. Private Ernest Hamlett.
Name:
DEREK SWAN
Sent: 11/19 2005 11:02 AM
I DON'T HAVE ANY RELATIVES THAT WERE POWs MY UNCLE MAC (DIED 2005) WAS
TORPEDOED 3 TIMES.I MYSELF LOOKED AFTER A MAN WHO WAS TAKEN BY THE
JAPANESE & HELD FOR 4yrs IN INHUMAN CONDITIONS.. IM 40yrs OLD NOW &
PEOPLE YOUNGER THAN ME HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SO MANY GAVE FOR FUTURE
GENERATIONS TO LIVE IN PEACE. GOD BLESS & THANK YOU ALL FOR GIVING YOUR
ALL, I WILL NEVER FORGET..
Name:
Donna Hyerdall Henrich
City: Wauconda
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW:: Donald J. Hyerdall
Sent: 11/18 2005 12:09 PM
I just want to thank for posting my father's World War II stories. He
was very impressed when I brought his story up on the internet, it
brought tears to his eyes. He was a very loyal American and was proud to
fight for his country. However, my father lost one battle. He fought
hard, but he wasn't strong enough to conquer the enemy. His enemy was
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease.) He went down fighting this last battle on
July 4, 2004 and will be remembered fondly by each and everyone he had
the pleasure knowing. Thank you again, Donna Hyerdall Henrich
Name:
braxton bradford
City: tampa, FL
POW Camp:: stalag luft 1
Name of POW:: jack a. howel
Postal Street Address:: 4513 s oak dr Q-72
City, State, Zip:: tampa, FL 33611
Sent: 11/18 2005 06:32 AM
greetings. trying to find out the unit jack howel was with in ww 2. he
was a pow from 2/25/44 to 6/12/45. any help would be greatly
appreciated. best, braxton
Name:
Thomas Barrett
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW:: John A. "Jack" Barrett
Sent: 11/16 2005 09:33 AM
Just wanted to update my email address to be put along side my Dad's
name. Tom Barrett
Name:
Vladimir
City: Kragujevac
POW Camp:: Stalag 9 A
Name of POW:: Nikola Antonijevic
Postal Street Address:: 34000
City, State, Zip:: Kragujevac, Serbia
Sent: 11/16 2005 09:16 AM
My grandfather was a prisoner of war. Looking for those who mayhave know
my grandfather, and was with him at Stalag 9 a.
Name:
Tim McLoughlin
City: Oceanside, California
City, State, Zip:: Oceanside CA 92054
Postal Street Address:: 284 Blue Springs Lane
Name of POW:: Robert Ralph McLoughlin/R.R. McLoughlin
Sent: 11/15 2005 01:03 PM
Thank you for a wonderful site. They would be proud.
Name:
John E.(Jack) "Doc" Dougherty
City: Fort Worth, TX.
POW Camp:: Stalag 1, Barth, Germany
Name of POW:: Larry Wreyford
Postal Street Address:: Somewhere in Texas
Sent: 11/14 2005 04:53 PM
Larry.... Would like to hear from you or your family. My home address is
5449 Enclave Circle, #2504, Fort Worth, TX. 76132
Name:
Jim Werner
City: Anchorage, Alaska
Sent: 11/14 2005 02:53 AM
Very interested in WW 2 history. This is a fantastic web site and great
reading. Thank you very much. JW
Name:
William Wells
City: Lake Helen , Fl 32744
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: william a. wells
Postal Street Address:: 137 maple ln
City, State, Zip:: Lake Helen, Fl 32744
Sent: 11/13 2005 07:30 PM
I was a 96th bomb group tail gunner shot down on 11/21/44 and after a
tour of germany entered stalag luft 1 on dec. 24, l944. Much of what I
see on this web site needs to be confirmed or I have a hell of a memory.
It's creepy to see what someone imagined the place to be. I wonder if
Irving Stovroff would recall some of the things portrayed. Bill Wells
Name:
R.G. Clements
City: Mission Viejo, CA 92691
POW Camp:: Dulafloff Interrogation Center/Obermassfeld Prison
Hospital/Stalag 3/ Stalag 8
Name of POW:: Flight Sergeant/Warrant Officer Percy "John"
Barraball
City, State, Zip:: Cornwall, England
Sent: 11/13 2005 05:21 PM
Original "caterpillar" parachute pin -named, STOLEN.
Name:
sal pace
Sent: 11/13 2005 11:35 AM
my uncle gust collias (deceased) was in stalag 17b in 1943 and i have
some of his drawings-what should i do with them-they have a place in
history-what do you think
Name:
kamil
Sent: 11/13 2005 07:31 AM
Hello! my name is Kamil. I made a web page about Klimontow which is a
quarter of Sosnowiec. There were a camp for prisoners of war from great
Britain. It was a part of the camp in Lamsdorf I'm looking for soldiers
who used to live in Klimontow (1943 to 1945) please help me! the name of
camp was Kommando E 702 Stalag VIII B 344 Lamsdorf) my page
www.klimontow-sosnowiec.prv.pl
Name:
Jan Baker
City: Cambridge Ontario
Sent: 11/11 2005 03:29 PM
Hi Friends It is good to see all the work that has been done! It must
be in honour to all those that were prisoners, especially to those that
did not return from the German prisoners. I was still to young when the
war II was on, I lived in Holland, I was 14 when it was over. Thanks to
all those that worked on these archives and stories.
Name:
Jodi Salata
City: Antioch
Name of POW:: Donald J. Hyerdall
Sent: 11/11 2005 12:14 PM
My grandpa was an awesome man! He had a heart of gold and a personality
to match! He will not be forgotten and our family knows that he is
watching over us to continue to keep us safe! Love you grandpa! ~Hockey
Puck!!!
Name:
Jean Peppers
City: Monclova, Ohio
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: Jay Joyce
Postal Street Address:: 3835 S Eber Rd
City, State, Zip:: Monclova, Ohio 43542
Sent: 11/10 2005 09:44 PM
My great uncle was Jay Joyce and was a POW at Stalag Luft I. His was
with the Wilson Group Crew 4. Jay enlisted July 25, 1942 in Prestonsburg
Ky in the U.S. Air Force, 92nd Bomb Group 407 Bomb Squadron. He did his
basic training in Atlantic City, New Jersey:Gunnery School in
Wendover,FLD Utah;Radio and Mechanic School in Chicago, Illinois, and
Flight Training in Ephrata, Washington. He departed from the United
States, on November 25,1943 for ETO where he was a radio operator,
mechanic, and gunner on B17 Bomber. He was shot down and wounded on 4th
mission over Germany on February 4, 1944; POW until May 13, 1945. He
returned to states June 29, 1945. Medal and honors he received were the
Bronze Star, ME Ribbon, EA, POW Ribbon, and AAF Crew Member Wings. His
most enduring memory of war was being a prisoner of war for 16 months
and was liberated by the Russians at Barth Germany on May 13, 1945. He
was discharged October 29, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, as a T/Sgt. Thank
you so very much for the wonderful website, if anyone remembers Jay
Joyce, I would love to hear from you. Jean Peppers
Name:
Jerry W. Cobb
City: Kennesaw
Postal Street Address:: 5211 Burnt Hickory Road
City, State, Zip:: Kennesaw, Ga 30152
Sent: 11/10 2005 09:40 PM
I stumbled across your site while during research on my Air Force patch
collection. As a World War II buff, I could not leave until I read the
entries. I found them to be very interesting and touching. As a AF
veteran who never saw combat, I can not begin to feel what our WWII
veteran went through. This kind of site should remind us of a time when
our patriotism was high and our guys did what needed to be done at that
time. I take this opportunity to say "Thank you for a job well done."
Jerry W. Cobb Air Force Veteran
Name:
Mike Rocchio
City: Birmingham al
City, State, Zip:: Birmingham al 35222
Postal Street Address:: 4933 8th terrace south
Name of POW:: George F Rocchio
POW Camp:: Stalag 17
Sent: 11/10 2005 12:10 PM
I am trying to get some information on my dads uncle. He flew on a B-17
as a waist gunner and was shot down over Hamm Germany on 44/4/22 and
spent the rest of the war as a guest of the German army. He was with the
570 th Bomber Group 390 Squadron. I am trying to find out the name of
his plane. If anyone knows it would be very helpful. Thanks for the Help
Name:
James Cameron
City: Glasgow
Name of POW:: James Marshall
POW Camp:: Stalag 14
Sent: 11/10 2005 11:25 AM
I am looking for any information on a James Marshall who served with the
1st Battalion the Black Watch and was held in stalags 14 from 16/06/40
to 09/05/45. I am doing some research into James for Piece of art work
the family have commissioned myself to do. He was a private and his no
was 2752160 i would be pleased if any one who knew this man contacted
me. I look forward to any information or photos of stalags 14. Thank you
for your time James Cameron.
Name:
Bill Sugg, Jr.
City: Raleigh, NC 27587
POW Camp:: North 1
Name of POW:: William J. Sugg "Billy Joe"
Postal Street Address:: Box 355
City, State, Zip:: Princeton, NC 27569
Sent: 11/10 2005 12:53 AM
My father is doing well in Princeton, NC. I just happen to be
researching some pictures of B-17s, and found this site. I'm in the
process of making a picture frame with the explanation of the
"caterpillar pin". I ordered a replacement pin from England and will
give it to him Xmas. If you want, please send me an email if you know
him. God bless all Vet's.
Name:
Sam
City: Janesville
Sent: 11/09 2005 09:09 PM
Hi, my name is Sam, I really love learning about World War II. I found
this site when I was trying to do extra credit for school. Ever since,
It's been my home page because I think that it's just a really cool
site. I love playing World War II games. It made me learn about the
weapons of the Nazi's & the Americans. Like the MG-42 & 34 were really
useful during WWII, creating an impenetrable wall of lead. So if there
are any veteran's who visit this site who feel like talking to me or
teaching me more than I already know about the war, you can reach me at
sam@groessl.com I probably won't
know who you are, or why you are talking to me. So just say who you are,
& tell me that you saw this message on this site. Then I'll get more
interested in talking. Thanks.
Name:
Selena Clark
City: Sammamish
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft I
Name of POW:: John Elder Moffat
Sent: 11/07 2005 11:43 PM
My grandfather, Lt. John Elder Moffat was in one of the South barracks
but his name isn't listed. He was a co-pilot on the US Army Air Corps
plane the Sally Ann when it was shot down, and he and the pilot, Stukus,
were taken POWs. If you have any information about him, please email me.
Thank you.
Name:
Jeff Hanson
City: Livermore, CA
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft IV
Name of POW:: Richard Franklin Hanson
City, State, Zip:: El Centro, CA
Sent: 11/07 2005 04:57 PM
Held in Stalag Luft IV from June 1944 to February 1945.
Name:
Reid Thomson
City: St Petersburg Fl
POW Camp:: Stalag 8B
Name of POW:: Reid Thomson
Postal Street Address:: 260 42nd St N
City, State, Zip:: St Petersburg Fl 33713
Sent: 11/07 2005 04:25 PM
Joined RCAF Flew with RAF Tennessee hillbilly POW Stalag 8B 27 months
Jan 27 1943 Lamsdolf Germany Wore handcuffs for a year, 12 hours a day
21 days solitary confinement
Name:
John Hoagland
City: Durham, NC
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1, North 3
Name of POW:: Lewis B. Hoagland (deceased)
Sent: 11/07 2005 01:13 PM
My father was the pilot of the American Lady, shot down over Hamburg 30
March 1945. He, along with his crew, were taken to Stalag Luft 1 where
they remained until liberation in May 1945. In his diary of that time,
he mentions that his navigator was "receiving medical treatment and all
was ok", but there is no more mention of him. He and the bombadier were
blown free of the aircraft and were captured by Luftwaffe several miles
from where the rest of the crew was captured. One website lists the
navigator as MIA, but from my dad's diary this would seem unlikely.
Therefore, my question is this...does anyone know what happened to
Arthur A. Hildebrandt, Navigator of the American Lady B-17, after 30
March 1945? I am just curious because of the reference about him in my
dad's diary under the date of 1 April 1945. Thanks for any help in this
matter. John
Name:
Roger Enriquez
City: San Antonio, Texas
POW Camp:: ?
Name of POW:: Rodolfo (Rudy) Enriquez
Postal Street Address:: P.O. Box 83097
City, State, Zip:: San Antonio, Texas 78283
Sent: 11/07 2005 12:49 AM
Can someone please help me find information about where my dad was a
POW?
Name:
Maree Seage
City: Sydney Australia
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: Kenneth Francis Seage
Sent: 11/06 2005 08:49 PM
Thank you for such a wonderful website. Our family has learnt so much
from the internet sites and we are very grateful. My father-in-law, Ken
Seage was in the RAAF flying Lancasters with the RAF out of London. On
August 25, 1944 after dropping their bomb, his Lancaster was hit from
below. There was no time to abandon aircraft as the aircraft was
enveloped in flames, in a steep twisting dive and exploded in mid air.
He was fortunately wearing a seat harness and although knocked
unconscious for a short time, was blown free of the burning remains of
the plane. He was the sole survivor. Ken was eventually captured, after
trekking for 7 days and ultimately sent to Stalag Luft 1. After Germany
surrendered, and upon returning to England, he found out that his other
six crewmembers had been killed and were buried in Rheinberg War
Cemetery, 8 miles from Weisel.
Name:
W. M. MAYBERRY (B00TS) SHOT DOWN OVER NUREMBERG FEB 20TH,1945
City: HARRISON, ARKANSAS
POW Camp:: STALAG 7-A
Name of POW:: W.M. MAYBERRY
Postal Street Address:: 405 HUNTINGTON PL
City, State, Zip:: HARRISON, ARKANSAS
Sent: 11/06 2005 08:25 PM
388TH B.G . 560TH BS 8TH AF, KNETTISHALL, ENGLAND STATION 136 SHOT DOWN
OVER NUREMBERG FEB 20,1945. LIBERATED MOOSBERG APRIL 29,1945
Name:
SUZANNE GARVER
City: TUCSON
Name of POW:: LORIN ALBERT WOLFE
Sent: 11/06 2005 05:37 PM
I AM THE DAUGHTER OF LORIN A. WOLFE
Name:
charlotte brokaw thomas
City: st.clairsville, ohio
POW Camp:: unknown
Name of POW:: 1st lt. frederick howering
City, State, Zip:: bloomfield, new jersey
Sent: 11/06 2005 02:45 PM
my relative, Paul E. Orwig, was KIA when his plane crashed near Munster
on 23 march 1945. he was in the 93rd BG and was the lead plane manning a
lateral wing position. there were three taken prisoners: Frederick
Howering, Wallace Spencer and Jose Diez.
Name:
PJ Brooke-Taylor
City: Blenheim, New Zealand
City, State, Zip:: Marlborough New Zealand 7352
Postal Street Address:: P.O. Box 14, Renwick
Name of POW:: Major CC Johansen
POW Camp:: o
Sent: 11/05 2005 07:42 PM
Prior to my Father being incarcerated in Germany, he was in PG47,
Modena, Italy. I am trying to gather information on this camp, as I am
currently putting together a history of his camps.
Name:
WENDY
City: DOTHAN
City, State, Zip:: DOTHAN, AL 36303
Postal Street Address:: 302 SHERWOOD DR
Name of POW:: WARREN EARL PERRY
POW Camp:: STALAG LUFT I (NORTH 2 BARRACKS 2 ROOM 9)
Sent: 11/05 2005 09:41 AM
WARREN PERRY IS MY FATHER. HE RECENTLY DIED OF COLON CANCER. THE DATE OF
HIS DEATH IS 06/05/05. WE FOUND OUT THE HE WAS SHOT DOWN ON JUNE 05. WE
CAME ACROSS PAPERS PRINTED FROM YOU WEB SITE.. THANK YOU FOR THE INFO...
Name:
Lennie Morgan
City: South Lyon
City, State, Zip:: Texas
Name of POW:: Robert Morgan
POW Camp:: Stalag 17
Sent: 11/02 2005 01:17 PM
My grand father was a POW in Stalag 17, he was an Air Force Gunner, and
my understanding is that he was in the 303??? Hopefully I remember that
information correctly, anyway just looking for information on him and
anyone who might have been a POW with him. Thank you.
Name:
Ronny Hollstein
City: Jena / Germany
Sent: 11/02 2005 01:06 PM
Hello! Sorry, my english is not so good! I have a question: I write over
black people in the Nazi-Regime. How much black people of colour was in
the Stalag Luft I or in the conzentration camp Barth? Thanks for all
answers! Greatings Ronny Hollstein
Name:
Michele Cyr
City, State, Zip:: Superior, CO 80027
Postal Street Address:: 1438 Amherst Street
Name of POW:: Harold F. Cyr
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft IV
Sent: 11/01 2005 08:14 PM
Anyone have info on my grandfather?
Name:
robert gerstung
City: springfield ill.
City, State, Zip:: springfield ill. 62702
Postal Street Address:: 23 bone valley dr.
Name of POW:: raulph chester gerstung
POW Camp:: mulberg 4-a limgurg 12-a torgau south ?
Sent: 10/31 2005 12:20 PM
my dad is in very poor health he is a ww2 vet and a prisoner of war at
the sights he was moved alot his memory is going fast does any one have
info on these sights the Russians came in he got away with other men and
crossed a river to get to american teritory
Name:
Heronim K. Furgala
City: Olawa
City, State, Zip:: 55-200 Olawa Poland
Postal Street Address:: B. Chrobrego 106 / 12
Name of POW:: Jaroslaw Furgala
POW Camp:: stalag IV B
Sent: 10/30 2005 09:49 AM
My father Jaroslaw - Polish - was in rote armee and participated in
campain of Leningrad. Hard wounded ... (long story). He was in Stalag IV
B by russians POW. With father was also he's frend Jan Karpinski - Jan
was from religious order Maximilian Maria Kolbe from Niepokalan�w, Jan
unfortunetely died. Few months to end of war, both there ware remove to
on site of the English-Amerikan camp POW. My father now is 86 old. Sory
for my english
Name:
Chrissie Coleman
City: Liverpool
Name of POW:: Allan McInness Grant
POW Camp:: Stalag xxb
Sent: 10/29 2005 06:02 PM
Pte 15437 Poland. Captured at St Valery
Name:
Ed Stover
City: Yakima, WA
City, State, Zip:: Yakima, WA 98902
Postal Street Address:: 3506 W. Chestnut Ave.
Name of POW:: Leslie O. Amundson
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft I
Sent: 10/28 2005 06:19 PM
I am doing some research on behalf of my uncle, Leslie O. Amundson, a
B17 pilot who was shot down over Bremen on Nov. 26, 1943, spent another
month in the Dutch underground before being captured by the Gestapo on
Christmas eve in Amsterdam. He subsequently spent 18 months at SL I
before being liberated. Les is alive and kicking at age 85, and I'm
helping him bring some of his memories together on film and paper. I'd
be interested in hearing from anyone who knew Les at POW camp. Thank
you, Ed Stover
Name:
Isabel Ballard
City: Roy, Utah 84067
Name of POW:: Jose Delores Leyba (Deceased)
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 2A Neubrandenburg
Sent: 10/28 2005 04:25 PM
I am looking for the website which shows Stalag 2A at Neubrandenburg/Mecklenberg
53-13 including pictures and name roster of prisoners. My fathers name
was Jose Delores Leyba. I am trying to reconstruct his military records
thru research. He was held prisoner from November8, 1944 to May 8, 1945.
I have recieved some information from NPRC in St. Louis, MO.
Name:
Michele Becchi
City: reggio emilia - italy
Postal Street Address:: via villani 1
City, State, Zip:: Reggio Emilia - italt - 42100
Sent: 10/28 2005 06:30 AM
Hello friends, my name is Michele Becchi, wrote from Italy. I'm an
historical researcher about WWII planes shot down around my town (Reggio
Emilia, north Italy). I have collected about 60 crash site, many of them
was American plane, and I'm trying to rebuild the story of the airmen
died or baled out in my area. I need your help, because many of these
crashed plane was still unidentified. If someone remember a pal shot
down in my area, please contact me, thanks in advance. Michele
Name:
Richard Allen Weber
City: Marlinton,WV
POW Camp:: Luft Stalag 1
Name of POW:: SSGT Richard Lee Weber
Postal Street Address:: 221 8th St. Apt.2A
City, State, Zip:: Marlinton, West Virginia 24954
Sent: 10/27 2005 05:34 PM
Hello! I'm the son of SSgt Richard Lee Weber. my name is Rick Weber.. my
father succumbed to a type of degenerative bone cancer back in 1981.. he
was a POW in Luft Stalag 1 in Barth, Germany in 1944-45.. he was a waist
gunner on a B-24 Liberator..and served on 9 missions over the Rhineland,
North Appenines,and the Balkans.. on the 9th mission they were on a radar
recon flight and were shot down near Munich. quite close to Hitler's
Eagle Nest. My Dad was the last one to bail out of the plane.. the
pilot was killed by a farmer.. Stories from family and friends say Dad
was trying to surrender but had no takers as he was walking the streets
of Munich.. Richard Lee Weber spent 9 months in the Pow camp..they
slowly starved the pow's.. my Dad took beatings from the Nazi's. .made to
sleep on dirt floors, rats crawling..and forced to eat "strange
food".. which I'm sure attributed to his failing health later in Life.. he
was 54 when he died.. Richard Lee Weber was a type of man who liked to
make people laugh and have a good time.. He loved people and people
loved him.. Quite a charismatic type of fellow.. ..his son, rick weber
Name: I Dukic
City: Gary, In
Sent: 10/27 2005 10:08 AM
I just want to thank of you, "The Greatest Generation", for all that you
have done for your country. May the memories of all those who perished
be eternal.
Name:
Nicola Roberts
City: burlington
POW Camp:: Stalag XV111
Name of POW:: William (Billy) Willmott
Postal Street Address:: 4202 #1 Sideroad
City, State, Zip:: Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7R 3X4
Sent: 10/26 2005 01:27 PM
I'm looking for Billy Willmott or the family of Billy Willmott. He was
my grandfathers best friend growing up in Sunderland England.(William
Wardropper) I have a few photos of Billy one of them taken at Stalag.
Name:
JUDY BUSH
City: PORTLAND OR
Sent: 10/25 2005 05:13 PM
I HAVE A GREENING WATERCOLOR (?) OF A PLANE. HOW CAN I FIND OUT HOW MUCH
IT MIGHT BE WORTH FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES? I DON'T HAVE A COMPUTER.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW & I WILL CHECK BACK LATER. THANK YOU, JUDY
Name:
Irvin H. Wrampe
City: Wichita, KS
POW Camp:: Stalag 7A Mooseberg, Germany
Name of POW:: Irvin H. Wrampe
Postal Street Address:: 5826 Wallace Drive
City, State, Zip:: Wichita, KS 67218-5418
Sent: 10/24 2005 11:57 AM
Was a member of Bill Schoenfeld's B-17 crew, which all known remaining
members met again after 50 years at 490th Bomb Group Reunion in Boise,
Idaho.
Name:
Carl A. Hedin
City: Sachse,TX, 75048
POW Camp:: Stalag luft 1
Sent: 10/23 2005 03:38 PM
This is an update--I signed the book several years ago-- we have since
moved from Naples, FL to Sachse, TX (north east Dallas area) As a member
of AXpow I keep meeting former Luft 1 residents, unfortunately none of
whom I knew in camp. I was located in BK # 5 North 1 and BK 11, North 1
before moving to the South Compound BK 7. anyone out there recall those
barracks ??? Drop me a line if you care to.
Name:
mitch gilbert
City: NH
POW Camp:: stalag-luft III
Name of POW:: LT GILBERT H. CARLSON
Postal Street Address:: 99 ridge road
City, State, Zip:: barnstead NH 03225
Sent: 10/23 2005 07:40 AM
I am just doing research on one of my relatives who served as a
navigator on a B-17F the "Buccaneer" w/91st BG shot down 12 Aug 43 and
was a POW at stalag-luft III
Name:
John Sciara
City: palm harbor
POW Camp:: Rabaul Papua New Guinea
Name of POW:: Sgt. Charles Sciara
Sent: 10/22 2005 07:00 AM
My brother Sgt. charles J. Sciara was shot down over Rabaul New Guinea
on Jan. 14 1944. He was taken prisoner by the Japanese. He died about 1
month later in a P.O.W. camp somewhere in Rabaul. If anyone has any
information on him , I would greatly appreicate it. Thank you John
Sciara
Name:
Norman Roger Wilcox
City: Erie
POW Camp:: 1,5, and 9c(hospital)
Name of POW:: Norman Ray Wilcox
Sent: 10/20 2005 08:50 PM
I am looking for information on my dad who died in 1988. If you have any
information on him I would love to talk with you.
Name:
Mike Riley
City: Lompoc
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1 at Barth
Name of POW:: Lt. William L. Riley (Deceased)
Sent: 10/17 2005 07:45 PM
My Dad was shot down on his second mission in Dec of 43 over Bremen
Germany and I have some info that I would like to share with you. Mike
Riley.
Name:
booboojwalker@rogers
City: toronto ontario
POW Camp:: NAVEY CAMP 1953 TO 1955
Name of POW:: John Oliver Walker born 1933
Sent: 10/17 2005 03:15 PM
My dad spent his life time on the ships and then we moved to toronto. My
dad committed suicide and know he's gone and I am here to remember him
as he was a man that stud up for his country and now I stand tall for
all of you. thank you for our safe country. love you all BJW
Name:
Donna Crutcher
City: Greenbrier
Name of POW:: Carry G. Rawls
Sent: 10/15 2005 08:29 PM
558th AAF Base 20th division is all the info I have on my dad, his plane
was shot down and was POW in Germany some of the other men on the plane
was name Allen, Owens, Gooding any info would be appreciated. Im his
daughter
Name:
Patsy Foster
City: Brisbane
Sent: 10/14 2005 07:07 AM
When all these stories were taking place I was a schoolgirl . I am and
will always be from the bottom of my heart ... Grateful ....for the
freedom I have enjoyed since then . You are all gallant men ...Thank you
Name:
Drew Boles (son)
City: Keene,Va. 22946
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft 1
Name of POW:: Andrew J. Boles (father)
Sent: 10/13 2005 07:53 PM
My father,1st Lt. Andrew J.Boles,B-17 pilot was a POW in Stalag Luft
1,South Barrack 2, Rm 11. Anyone who remembers my Dad is welcomed to
contact me with any information they may be willing to share. Thank you,
Drew Boles
Name:
Fred W. Butler, Jr.
City: Lompoc, CA
POW Camp:: Stalag Luft #1 North 1 Compound
Name of POW:: Fred W. Butler, Jr.
Sent: 10/12 2005 11:45 PM
There aren't many of us old Kriegies left but thank you for remembering
our lives and exploits.
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