I Hate Moths Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted September 7, 2014 Dad after a jump. This one either from his time in OCS, or Air Crew training ? That's him on the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted September 8, 2014 Here are 2 reference letters addressed To the Commanding General Third Service Command Baltimore Maryland . The first is from the Parish Priest, Father Thomas C Brown of Saint James Church in the West End, Pittsburgh Pa. The second is from Sister Marie Benedict , Principal at Saint James High School. Also in the West End Both letters speak pretty highly of Dad Had I believed all of his old school stories, I would have thought going to war was safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightpath Posted January 4, 2015 Share #28 Posted January 4, 2015 Hi I hate moths, I hope you don't mind, I did a little work on the photo of your mom wearing your dad's jump wings, I hope this works..... cheers, -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share #29 Posted April 12, 2015 Hi I hate moths, I hope you don't mind, I did a little work on the photo of your mom wearing your dad's jump wings, I hope this works..... cheers, -John Just a wonderful job! The original was only the wallet size, and spent over 50 years in Dad's back pocket. Thank you Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Sgt CES Posted April 17, 2015 Share #30 Posted April 17, 2015 Great Lot !!!!! I like all the photos alot !!! Blue Skies Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share #31 Posted January 8, 2017 New York Port of Embarkation The SS Oneida Victory sailed from Le Havre France August 13, 1945 Dad had spoke of being on his way to Japan when the war ended. Dad back home wearing jump suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share #32 Posted January 8, 2017 Letter written on 50 Franc note dated April 4, 1945 Wings and 1st allied airborne patches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share #33 Posted January 8, 2017 A letter written on a piece of parachute dated October 6, 1944 C47's and the 515 Parachute Inf. Rgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted January 8, 2017 Share #34 Posted January 8, 2017 Really great post. A Dad to be proud of. He seems to have done it all. Today I'd worry the Western Union telegram was a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share #35 Posted January 22, 2017 Here is the order to report, dated March 5 1943. Included is a street car token Aviation Cadet training letter from July 23 1943 Kansas state College , Manhattan Kansas Some of Dad's travels and dates written on the reverse side of photo shown above. Fort Meade,Camp Polk, Sheppard Field, Manhattan Kansas,Santa Ana Army Air Base, Presidio, Fort Jackson, Fort Benning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted January 22, 2017 Share #36 Posted January 22, 2017 Great post. My Dad, most of my uncles and friends dads were all WWII vets. Most rarely talked about what they did. Most of the time Dad was just Dad. But then I'd see old photos and it would sink in what he saw and did. I'm very glad you have so much of his history preserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share #37 Posted January 29, 2017 Dad had these patches, but no 13th airborne. ??? I remember him buying one as a pattern for the 13th plaque that he carved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share #38 Posted February 6, 2017 Headquarters First Parachute Training Regiment Class 127 Parachute School Fort Benning Georgia 1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share #39 Posted February 12, 2017 Here's a sketch of the place Dad called home, on Army Air Corps stationary. I wonder if he drew it from a photo, by memory, or was he just there. The angle that it is drawn from would place him in a tree, high above the ground. 44 Albany Street, Pittsburgh Pa. An area that was called Chicken Hill back then. The last house on a dead end street, it had no neighbors. I have many fond memories of times spent there. The model was part of my Grandfathers miniature railroad display. I think it was done in the 1950's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted February 12, 2017 Share #40 Posted February 12, 2017 $100. during the war in some cases was equal to two weeks pay. I really enjoyed your coverage, and could feel the pride in your dad. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share #41 Posted February 26, 2017 Written on back of photo "C-47, Gliders Marshalling Area, France" C-47 and unknown paratrooper Written on back of photo "Inside of Cathedral Reims France" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmet2id Posted March 23, 2017 Share #42 Posted March 23, 2017 Thank you for sharing this fantastic chronicle of your father's service. The picture of your Mom with Dad's jump wings really hit me. You should be very proud of them both. Jim G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share #43 Posted June 19, 2017 Here is a panorama of Camp Mackall, with the original tube. It is addressed to my grandmother at 44 Albany St. Pittsburgh Pa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share #44 Posted June 25, 2017 Five unknown paratroopers, probably from the 13th airborne. The trooper on the far right appears to have the golden unicorn patch. Cadet nurses awaiting orders to report. My mom, Madeleine Keating, is second from the left. The hand written note at the bottom suggests that this clipping was sent to Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted June 26, 2017 Share #45 Posted June 26, 2017 Top-notch tribute. You must be extremely proud. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share #46 Posted October 29, 2017 Mom and Dad were attacked by a rabid dog while he was home on furlough. They had taken different courses of action. Dad chose fight, while mom chose flight. Dad got bit on the hands, and mom got bit on the rear end. This surely gives some clarity to that age old question of, Fight or Flight ! 13th Airborne starts home July 25 1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightpath Posted October 31, 2017 Share #47 Posted October 31, 2017 Hi Tom, I forgot all about fixing up the photo of your mom, it was my pleasure! Now you can make a copy and put it in your wallet! cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share #48 Posted January 27, 2018 Dad's dog tags, gemsco wings, and a p38. He always had that can opener ready for action until the day he died. I am sure that it would work today. They are stamped U.S. KOOLAIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share #49 Posted January 28, 2018 Dad's parachute rigger made scarf. A rating change notice for parachute duty pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMinistryOfAviation Posted February 2, 2018 Share #50 Posted February 2, 2018 This is all fantastic! It's amazing how much he kept. Thanks so much for sharing! -Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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