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![]() Don WorldWar II (Ric) |
Don Warr Army Air Force World War II
According to Ric, Don was the Line Chief of the
Squadron (509th Squadron that dropped the Atom
bombs on Japan) but not involved with the actual
mission. I know for sure that he was Line Chief
of the Lucky Lady II first plane to fly around
the world. He was in the back up plane that was
to continue if the Lucky Lady went down.
Don, I'd really appreciate more info from your dad.
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![]() Joe WorldWar II |
Joe Warr World War II
Joe was a member of the California National
Guard Artillery. He did not deploy because
he was employed in defense industry --
Aerojet Engineering.
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![]() Sherb WorldWar II |
Sherb Warr World War II
Sherb was part of the Armored force of "Operation
Torch" that invaded North Africa in 1942. He was
injured falling off a tank and sent home.
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![]() Sam WorldWar II, Korea |
Sam Warr World War II, Korea
Ric said Sam spent some time with Don While in
Japan during the Korean War, also Sam was in a
mess on Guadalcanal.
Don, I'd really appreciate more info from you and
your dad.
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![]() Bill World War II (Ric) |
Bill Warr World War II
Bill was in the navy during World War II serving
in the south Pacific. Ric said he was in a number
of sea battles.
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![]() Max |
Max Warr
Max Warr- Merchant Marine 1944 to 1947
Stationed in Catalina, Ca. and Hawaii as Tug
Boat deck hand.
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1966 - 1972. He died in a mid-air crash between a C130 and Navy Fighter plane. 14 men died. December 5, 1972? Bill was a Flight Engineer and making the US Air Force a career. He left behind his wife of 5 1/2 years and three children ages 4, 2 and 1 year of age at that time. Bill is buried at Eternal Valley in Newhall, CA
24 years. Currently Air Force civilian as an Aircraft Mechanic.
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