Another WWII Vet has Passed

[Davwingman]

We received word this evening that my cousin has passed. He was a WWII Vet, serving as a radio operator on B-17s. He survived 28 bombing missions over Europe, including the first raid on Berlin on March 6,1944.He had a total of 244 combat hrs. in B-17s.He was part of the305th bomb group stationed at Chelveston, England.
From a letter he sent me some time back he said " I proably witnessed 100 B-17s shot down.I am thankful to God that I survived when only one in three completed their tour of missions."
Peace be with you cousin. We are grateful for your service.

 

[Davwingman]

We received word this evening that my cousin has passed. He was a WWII Vet, serving as a radio operator on B-17s. He survived 28 bombing missions over Europe, including the first raid on Berlin on March 6,1944.He had a total of 244 combat hrs. in B-17s.He was part of the305th bomb group stationed at Chelveston, England.
From a letter he sent me some time back he said " I proably witnessed 100 B-17s shot down.I am thankful to God that I survived when only one in three completed their tour of missions."
Peace be with you cousin. We are grateful for your service.

 

[Spotteddog]

Dav,
My condolences on yours and your families loss.
He looked at a LOT of air with hot steel sizzling through it!
R.I.P. Sir...

 

[reerc]

Just guessing he would have been in his late 80's or early 90's, so you were blessed to have him with you a good long time. I know that whenever a loved one passes, it is never easy, and you have my sincere condolences.

 

[klondike]

Brave men, sorry to see yet another one go.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Dav; I feel your loss as I've had many WW2 vet friends pass. Still miss them.

 

[ingmansinc]

May he rest in peace with all those that went before him.

 

[semperfi71]

God bless him.

 

[djohns6]

My Dad flew in B-17's . That hits close to home . God bless him .

 

[flop-shank]

My hat is off at the passing of a greater warrior than me. A big salute and God bless his soul.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

Condolensces to you and the rest of his family. It is due to the bravery of such men that we enjoy our liberty.

WG840