KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #51 Posted November 24, 2010 Short Snorter Harry kept in Luft 1. Signatures are from Fellow POWs and some collected after the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #53 Posted November 24, 2010 The original Telegrams about his capture and the official government correspondance from the time he was a POW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #54 Posted November 24, 2010 This letter was sent by MIS commending him for his service as a code writer during the war. Note the vague language used . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #55 Posted November 24, 2010 THE WAR IS OVER On May 1st the Soviet Army liberated Stalag Luft 1. Harry commemorated the day in his diary. He also liberated this photo of " Uncle Hermann" from the camp commandants office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #56 Posted November 24, 2010 Harry's first letter home after liberation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #57 Posted November 24, 2010 One of Harry's liberators. If someone can translate the Russian writing on the back of the photo, I would appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #58 Posted November 24, 2010 After the War , Harry was discharged however he took an opportunity to join the regular Air Force . Here is his separation qualification document and his commission as a 1st Lt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #63 Posted November 24, 2010 After the War Harry continued to serve in the USAF until his retirement in 1971. Here are the citations for two of the decorations he received during this time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #65 Posted November 24, 2010 After the war, Harry kept in contact with John Kane and Norm Whalen . Here are letters from them 20 years after the war. They both still had strong feelings about their experiences over Ploesti on that day in 1943. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #67 Posted November 24, 2010 I always feel it is best to save the best for last. It takes us back all the way to the beginning to that day on August 1, 1943 . This letter was written by Harry 3 days after the Ploesti mission while his memory was still vivid and expresses his thoughts about John Kane and the mission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share #69 Posted November 24, 2010 Well, thats all for now. There is a lot more I could post and will when I get some more time. This thread is dedicated to the memory of Harold F. Korger and the rest of the men who participated in Operation Tidal Wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat123 Posted November 24, 2010 Share #70 Posted November 24, 2010 WOW :thumbsup: Thanks so much for posting, what an incredible and historic grouping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrrldoc Posted November 24, 2010 Share #71 Posted November 24, 2010 Well, thats all for now. There is a lot more I could post and will when I get some more time. This thread is dedicated to the memory of Harold F. Korger and the rest of the men who participated in Operation Tidal Wave. Kurt, All I can say is, WOW!!! That is an exceptionally nice and complete grouping!!! I'm sure Harry's family is proud of the beautiful tribute. Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted November 24, 2010 Share #72 Posted November 24, 2010 Kurt. Fantastic grouping and good to see that its future is secured for the foreseeable future. Good work!! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 24, 2010 Share #73 Posted November 24, 2010 Kurt I think the family did the right thing selling the grouping to a collector/historian, such as yourself, who will appreciate it and make good use of it, rather than a museum where it would have just sat in a storage closet for all eternity (or until being stolen). Your excellent posting here gives it far more exposure than a museum ever would have provided. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted November 24, 2010 Share #74 Posted November 24, 2010 :jeal0001: My word...how do you do it? An absolutely OUTSTANDING historical group...... -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted November 24, 2010 Share #75 Posted November 24, 2010 I can only echo what others have all ready said on this one Kurt, but it is another outstanding grouping you have shared with us! Amazing in its completness. Wow! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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