This page has been added as a result of several queries that I have received from family members and friends of  494th Bomb Group personnel that are seeking information about a Bomb Group member.  If you have any information about any of the men listed below and would be willing to share it, please E-Mail to the address associated with that query.  If you would like to add a posting to this page, E-Mail me at:  raysestak@att.net  Thanks.   - Ray Sestak - 


The 864th

Harvey T. Lawshe - Harvey's son would like to make contact with anyone that knew his father.  Harvey was a Flight Engineer and Gunner on crew 10, 864th Squadron.  If you knew Harvey, or have any information to share with his family, please contact his son Harvey N. Lawshe at hnlawshe @ comcast.net
Robert A. Peirce - Robert's daughter, Terri, is looking for any information about her father.  He was a 2nd Lt., Bombardier assigned to the 864th, Crew 007A.  If you knew Robert, and have any information that you would be willing to share with her, please contact her at: RobertAPeirce@494thbombgroup.com
  
Joseph W. Spedalle - Joseph's son, Michael, is looking for anyone that may have known his dad.  Joseph was assigned to the 864th as a radio repairman at Hickam Field, later assigned to combat duty.  Anyone with any information about Joseph is asked to contact Michael by e-mailing to:  spedame@yahoo.com 
  
Edwin Sturm - Edwin's niece, Beverly Sturm, would like to make contact with anyone who knew her uncle. Edwin was a pilot on Crew 5, 864th Squadron.  If you knew Edwin, and have any information that you would be willing to share with Beverly, please contact her via the 494th at: EdwinSturm@494thbombgroup.com
 
Newton W. "Doc" Wilson - Newton's grandson would like to get in touch with anyone who knew his grandfather.  "Doc" was a bombardier on crew 3, 864th Squadron.  If you knew "Doc", please get in touch with his grandson, Newton W. Wilson IV, at:  Walto18@aol.com


The 865th

James Nicholas Brown - James' son, Leo Brown, would like to hear from anyone that knew his dad.  James passed away in 1983 and was an Aircraft Engineering Officer (MOS 4823) with the 865th Squadron.  If you knew James, please get in touch with his son Leo by e-mailing to:  LBrown@stasaints.net
 
Walter Davidson - Walter's brother, Jim Davidson, has informed us that Walter is in a nursing home in Arkansas, and not doing too well.  If you knew Walter, I'm sure he would appreciate hearing from any of his old 494th buddies.  His mailing address is:  Walter Davidson Jr., 1509 South 37th Street, Fort Smith, AR  72903-2946  If you would like to get an E-Mail to him, please send to: WalterDavidson@494thbombgroup.com
 


The 866th

Faxon H. Bishop - Faxon Bishop Jr. would like to get in touch with anyone that knew his Dad, and may have any information about him while assigned to the 494th Bomb Group.  Faxon Sr. was a Medical NCO assigned to the 866th BS.  If you have any information, please E-Mail to: FaxonBishop@494thbombgroup.com
  
Norman Diamond - Gil Rohde, tail gunner, crew 37, would like to get in touch with anyone that may have any information concerning 2nd Lt. Norman Diamond.  Norman was the Navigator on the same crew.  If you have any information for Gil, please E-Mail to: grohde50@msn.com
 
Frederick A. Gruber - Kelly Gruber is interested in communicating with anyone that may have any information about Fred Gruber. Lt. Gruber was MOS 1038; Navigator-Bombardier, and Radar on crew 041B.  If you have any information about Fred, please e-mail to:  kmgruber@dmos.com 
  
Frank N. July - Frank July's nephew, Jeff Knop, is interested in any information, or in contacting any family members of other crew members that may been aboard the "Rip Snorter" when it was lost on 2 January, 1945.  Frank was the Nose Gunner on Crew 45 at that time.  Anyone having any information is asked to contact Jeff via e-mail to:  FrankJuly@494thbombgroup.com
  
George F. Sullivan - Barry Sullivan is looking for anyone that may have known his Dad, George, and may have any information about him that they would like to share.  George was an Armorer assigned to the 866th BS.  If you have any information, please E-Mail to: GeorgeSullivan@494thbombgroup.com
 


The 867th

Carl U. Blomberg - Carl was a Radio Operator on Crew 56, 867th BS, and would like to hear from any of his old crewmates and buddies from the 494th Bomb Group.  If you knew Carl, and would like to get in touch, please send your mailing or E-Mail address to: CarlBlomberg@494thbombgroup.com
 
Kenneth A. Cox - Bob Cox would like to get in touch with anyone that knew his Dad, and may have any information about him while assigned to the 494th Bomb Group.  Records indicate that Kenneth Cox was an Intelligence Staff Officer assigned to the 867th BS.  If you have any information, please E-Mail to: KennethCox@494thbombgroup.com
  
Kenneth A. (Kenny) Johnson - Kristy Johnson Allen would like to make contact with anyone that knew her dad.  Kenny was an Aircraft Armorer with the 867th BS.  If you knew him, please reach out to Kristy via her e-mail:  newhorizon423@yahoo.com
 
Myron F. Sestak - I would like to hear from anyone that may have known my Cousin Myron.  Myron was a Bombardier with the 867th/Crew 059A while assigned to the 494th Bomb Group. Since all of his military records and photos have long been lost, I would especially be interested in any photos that anyone may have with Myron in the picture. Myron went on to serve in the Korean War, where he was killed.  I have established a tribute page to him and his crew at: Myron F. Sestak  If you have any information, please E-Mail to:  RaySestak@att.net
 
Frank A. Vernon - Frank was an Aircraft Armorer assigned to the 867th BS, and would like to make contact with Nels Gustafson and Tom Rheem, also assigned to the 867th.  Nels was an Armorer, and Tom was a Mechanic.  If you have any information about either of these men, please E-Mail to: FrankVernon@494thbombgroup.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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