JBaird Posted October 25, 2018 #1 Posted October 25, 2018 I have some very nice original photographs of VC-96's Torpedo Bomber crews. If you are looking for photo's of any of the crew members, send me a message and I'll get back with you. These photo's are along with a grouping I have from Harry W. Snyder, who was a turret gunner. If you have any information on him I would appreciate it! Jeff
pararaftanr2 Posted October 26, 2018 #2 Posted October 26, 2018 It's not much, but Fold3.com has him on this list of awards to VC-96 personnel, showing he was awarded two Air Medals as an AMM2c. Regards, Paul
JBaird Posted October 26, 2018 Author #3 Posted October 26, 2018 Thanks, Paul! I have the award docs for the three awards of the Air Medal, as well as for a DFC he received. Also included in the group were the medals themselves! Jeff
pararaftanr2 Posted October 26, 2018 #4 Posted October 26, 2018 Jeff, You are very welcome. Any chance you could share a few photos of the grouping with us?
JBaird Posted October 26, 2018 Author #5 Posted October 26, 2018 Here are a couple of photographs of the grouping. There is more, but it would take a LONG time to put everything here.
JBaird Posted October 26, 2018 Author #7 Posted October 26, 2018 Here is a photo of him, along with the rest of the crew of his TBM. Picture was taken on the wing of his aircraft. Also pictured is ARM1c Joe Arellano (far left) and the pilot, LT(jg) Bill Heekin (middle).
pararaftanr2 Posted October 26, 2018 #8 Posted October 26, 2018 Thank you Jeff, that is a great grouping, and nicely displayed. Congratulations!
jerry_k Posted October 28, 2018 #9 Posted October 28, 2018 Wow that a great grouping ad photos! Thanks for it and keep coming please! Thanks for you work, Jerry
PBANKS Posted January 9, 2019 #10 Posted January 9, 2019 Im a new member, so my apologies in advance if I ask questions that have already been asked. VC-96 has been a hobby of mine for more than a year now. I started researching the squadron after a friend shared a photo of his uncle whose Avenger TBM disappeared during an attack on Miyakojima June 24, 1945. Ive yet to find a surviving members of the VC-96, but I have been in contact with some descendants; so Im interested in any information about the squadron.
PBANKS Posted January 10, 2019 #11 Posted January 10, 2019 William "Harry" Snyder June 04, 1924 - May 24, 2016 William H. "Harry" Snyder, born in Philadelphia, formerly of Holiday City in Williamstown, NJ, died at the Veterans Home in Vineland on May 24, 2016.Predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Evelyn. Survived by his son William A. (Maryann), brother Charles, grandsons William A., Jr. (Antoinette), Jason (Michele), Shane (Meredith), great grandchildren Regann, Samuel, Harrison, AJ, William and Abigail.He graduated from NorthEast High School and was a US Navy WWII Veteran. After the war, he was hired as a bus driver for PTC (today Septa). He had a very interesting career with PTC/SEPTA. From driving a bus, he was promoted to a driving instructor. He was then upgraded to the position of supervisor. He then became heavily involved with the union as an officer. The PTC/Septa Co. made him a depot superintendent removing him from a union position. He retired as a District Superintendent responsible for 2800 men. He loved his baseball, his North Wildwood home, the Mummers & his family. He was a man that had no problem telling you what he thought and did it his way.Viewing Thursday evening 7:00-8:30 PM & Friday morning 10:00-11:00 AM at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main St., Williamstown, NJ. Service Friday 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Gloucester Co. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gloucester Co. Veterans Memorial Cemetery Fund, PO Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096.
JBaird Posted January 10, 2019 Author #12 Posted January 10, 2019 Thanks for the information PBANKS. I hope you enjoy the crew photograph I sent you! Jeff
Kerbyg Posted January 21 #13 Posted January 21 Researching a crew that went down as well as VC-96's entire WW2 service, i.e., when did they link up as crews, path from USS Rudyerd Bay (CVE-81) to USS Shamrock Bay (CVE-84), etc. The crew I'm researching was pilot ENS Rodney Week, AOSC Gericke, and AR3C Kaylor. They went down on 22 June 1945 over Miyako Jima. I have a few crew photos. My profile photo is of ENS Week. He is a relative of the friend who asked me to research what happened, what life would have been life in VC-96, etc. Thanks for any help! v/r Guy
JBaird Posted January 22 Author #14 Posted January 22 I most likely have info on the individuals you mentioned. I have a very nice grouping to the squadron including a very nice photo album.
jerry_k Posted January 22 #15 Posted January 22 Hi JB. Is it possible to see some photos from your VC-96 album? Regards, Jerry
Kerbyg Posted Friday at 06:39 PM #17 Posted Friday at 06:39 PM JBaird, I have the VC-96 crewmember photo where they are posed in front of an Avenger. I believe there is one of the VC-96 officers, do you happen to have that one? Thanks! Guy
JBaird Posted Friday at 08:16 PM Author #18 Posted Friday at 08:16 PM Kerbyg, here is a photo of the aircrews for VC-96. If you are looking for Ens. Weeks, he is shown in this photo. Also a photo of Weeks with Kaylor and Gericke. Hope this helps! Jeff
Kerbyg Posted 20 hours ago #20 Posted 20 hours ago Interesting that in the small photo, Gericke isn’t there. Now I have to figure out who “Herby” was and when was he part of the crew
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