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My Dad SSG Wm McCarthy was motor sgt in 1892nd aviation Engineer Bn. and helped build the airstrip at Ie Shima. I grew up with a Map of the Island in the hallway of our apt. in Yonkers NY. I have all his pictures including "Dragon and his Tail" and "Cocktail Hour" and "Lost Horizon". Dad died in 1987. I'm retired Army (Engineers)
My Dad SSG Wm McCarthy was motor sgt in 1892nd aviation Engineer Bn. and helped build the airstrip at Ie Shima. I grew up with a Map of the Island in the hallway of our apt. in Yonkers NY. I have all his pictures including "Dragon and his Tail" and "Cocktail Hour" and "Lost Horizon". Dad died in 1987. I'm retired Army (Engineers)
Added: May 1, 2008
Name: Steve Whitt
From: Raleigh, NC
E-mail: Contact
My father, Thomas Whitt, served as a nose gunner with the 403rd. He passed away in December 1999 and never really talked of WWII. I felt that it was not my place to get him to talk about his memories if he were not willing to volunteer them. I regret not learning more about his experiences and memories. He left behind some great photos (very small), patches, in-flight log book, maps, metals, etc. He has a great photo of the crew from his B-24 in the classic pose of everyone out in front of the plane. I would love to share them with this website.