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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. |
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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