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2002 Reunion

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Squadron members are listed in alphabetical order. (* Associate or widow.)

The 776th Squadron

The 776th Squadron

Ankey, Elton; Bailey, Kenneth; Blossom, Wilbur; Bond, Harold; Bronstein, Harvey; Coleman, Laverne; Cook, Bill; Davis, Simon; Fauber, Neel; Furnare, Joe; Gordon, Jim; Grochowski , Edmund; Hasselhan, Matthew; Hunt, Kenneth; Jenkins, Hobart; Karle, Henry*; Kuzmak, Walter; Larue, John; Leverett, Virgil; Marisca, Rudy; Mattice, Arden; McCoulskey, Norman; Monacelli, Thomas; Mumaw, Jim; Ollikainen, Ollie; Patrino, Anthony; Plagge, Robert; Pleasant, Earl; Porteous, Walt; Preller, Dave; Preston, Charles; Ramsey, Frank; Saavedra, Didio; Schneider, Tony; Steppan, Hans*; Stricker, Roy; Tate, Donald; Theill, Joseph; Waggoner, Sharon; Younger, Ken and Ziehm, Werner.

The 777th Squadron

The 777th Squadron

Agee, Charles; Aubrey, Edward; Bator, Ted; Bridges, Jack; Callahan, Clifton; Carter, Bob; Chiodo, Louis; Claeys, Joe*; Cope, Charles; Deck, Lawrence; Drollinger, Howard; Ellenhorn, Sy; Freeman, Walter; Garner, Leslie; George, Laurian; Hayes, Harold; Holland, Darrel; Holzapfel, Jack; Kennedy, Jim; Kerns, Mark*; Lambert, Douglas; Lavoric, Marie*; Lory, Jerome; MacClemmy, Ralph; Michels, Alex; Mitchell, Irl; Patterson, Willard; Petrolino, Dominick; Platt, Sarah*; Potts, Tom; Ken Richardt; Roberts, Wallace; Roessler, Louis; Scroggins, Ken; Shier, Gene; Simon, Bernd; Stai, Perry; Storm, Roger; Walker, Karl and Wells, Bill.

The 778th Squadron

The 778th Squadron

Ashwill, Nelson; Barnes, Frank; Borg, Ray; Boyer, Warren; Cerilli, Vince; Corr, Jim; Edelstein, Mel; Fitzpatrick, John; Flatley, Bernie; Ford, Herschel; Fort, George; Franesconi, Jim; Gingerich, John; Harden, Bob; Haverkos, Bob; Hayworth, Jim; Hoch, Frank; Hodges, George; Hoskinson, Robert; Hubbard, George; Hurley, Patrick; Krynovich, George; Layne, Williard; McConnell, Tom; Oliphant, Ward; Rawlings, Art; Ringel, Bob; Rucigay, John; Silkwood, Bill; Simon, Wilbur; Smith, Richard; Spankowski, Dan; Takes, Donald; Tomlinson, John; John; Velten, Richard*; Veltin, Robert; Walker, David and Willcox, Puett.

The 779th Squadron

The 779th Squadron

Binger, Roderick; Burt, Wally; Byrnes, Tom; Ciprian, Charles; Davis, Bill; Douglas, Louis; Fowler, Robert; Grcevic, Joseph; Heap, Jim; Kelly, Clifford; Klika, John; Kofke, Esgard; Kolenic, Andrew; LeBlanc, Louis; Maronpot, Raymond; Marsh, John; Mundinger, Henry; Nelson, Marvin; Prewitt, Tom; Riggs, Fred; Rozen, Morris; Sanders, Rob*; Sorenson, Harold; Stanton, Fred; Vinet, Champ and Wingfield, Robert.

464th's 2002 Reunion Logo, designed by Art and Elise Rawlings.
464th's 2002 Reunion Logo, designed by Art and Elise Rawlings. 		The 464th's past President, and
The 464th's past President, and
reunion host, Art Rawlings. He
is seated beside his wife, Elise.
Art, (on the right), presents George with a personalized, engraved shot glass gift set.
Art, (on the right), presents George with a personalized, engraved shot glass gift set.		 Art Rawlings introducing the guest speaker and former Group pres. George Krynovich (778).
Art Rawlings introducing the guest speaker and former Group pres. George Krynovich (778th).
George Krynovich spoke about the history of the 464th Bomb Group.
George Krynovich spoke about the history of the 464th Bomb Group.		 George was presented with an engraved whiskey glass gift set.
George was presented with an engraved whiskey glass gift set.
(Left to right) Father Velten, Kate and Jim Kennedy. Jim is our Group's new, incoming president. Congratulations, Jim!
(Left to right) Father Velten, Kate and Jim Kennedy. Jim is our Group's new, incoming president. Congratulations, Jim!		 (Right to left) Tony Schneider (776) the BG Secretary, his wife Dorcas and the BG Treasurer, Gene Shier.
(Right to left) Tony Schneider (776th) the BG Secretary, his wife Dorcas and the BG Treasurer, Gene Shier.
(Standing) John Tomlinson (778) and Elise Rawlings. (Seated, left to right) John's son, Tom Tomlinson; Elise's god-daughter Susan; and the Rawlings' son-in-law Terry Savage.
(Standing) John Tomlinson (778th) and Elise Rawlings. (Seated, left to right) John's son, Tom Tomlinson; Elise's god-daughter Susan; and the Rawlings' son-in-law Terry Savage.		 Art and Puett Willcox (778). This was Puett's first time to a 464th BG reunion. He found us via POW Magazine. Puett and his wife, Jean, drove all the way from Lompoc, CA to attend this reunion. It was good to see you, Puett!
Art and Puett Willcox (778th). This was Puett's first time to a 464th BG reunion. He found us via POW Magazine. Puett and his wife, Jean, drove all the way from Lompoc, CA to attend this reunion. It was good to see you, Puett!
Denny Hackett, our bartender and Art Rawlings, both behind the bar and in front of one of the 3 banners that were made by 464th member, Jack Rohner (777).
Denny Hackett, our bartender and Art Rawlings, both behind the bar and in front of one of the 3 banners that were made by 464th member, Jack Rohner (777th).		 Art and Elise Rawlings in front of one of the banners. The banners were beautiful and the members tried to buy them from Elise......but no, no. She rolled them up in their tubes, took them home, and plans on taking them to Mobile, AL where the reunion will be held in 2004.
Art and Elise Rawlings in front of one of the banners. The banners were beautiful and the members tried to buy them from Elise......but no, no. She rolled them up in their tubes, took them home, and plans on taking them to Mobile, AL where the reunion will be held in 2004.
(Left) Kenneth Hunt (776) and Darrell Holland (777) enjoy the amenities of the Hospitality Room.
(Left) Kenneth Hunt (776th) and Darrell Holland (777th) enjoy the amenities of the Hospitality Room.		 Kate Kennedy, wife of the new president, Jim Kennedy (777), and Vince Cerilli (778).
Kate Kennedy, wife of the new president, Jim Kennedy (777th), and Vince Cerilli (778th).
Wilbur Simon (left) and John Fitzpatrick, both of the 778th Squadron.
Wilbur Simon (left) and John Fitzpatrick, both of the 778th Squadron.		 Rob and Sharon Sanders (left), of Harwich, Mass., speak of Rob's uncle, a 464th member who was shot down. They spent 2 years looking for his memorial and finally found it in Belgium. Sharon read her poem "Final Mission".
Rob and Sharon Sanders (left), of Harwich, Mass., speak of Rob's uncle, a 464th member who was shot down. They spent 2 years looking for his memorial and finally found it in Belgium. Sharon read her poem "Final Mission".
Kenneth Bailey (776) and his wife, Francis.
Kenneth Bailey (776th) and his wife, Francis.		 Gene Taylor (Bend, OR) and Jim Francesconi (Las Vegas, NV) both of the 778th.
Gene Taylor (Bend, OR) and Jim Francesconi (Las Vegas, NV) both of the 778th.
The Distinguished Unit Citation was presented to each squadron member who served from 8 April 44 - 24 August 44.
The Distinguished Unit Citation was presented to each squadron member who served from 8 April 44 - 24 August 44.		  
Can you help us identify some of the folks in the photos below? If you know who they are, please let us know via email: hughes@glantzberg.us.
These folks seem to be enjoying the Reunion dinner.
These folks seem to be enjoying the Reunion dinner.		 (Right) Charles Preston (776, Pilot) enjoys reminiscing with his engineer (left) in the Hospitality Room.
(Right) Charles Preston (776th, Pilot) enjoys reminiscing with his engineer (left) in the Hospitality Room.
Members and guests enjoy the comfort of the Hospitality Room.
Members and guests enjoy the comfort of the Hospitality Room.  		 Reunion attendees Jean and Nelson (Nels) Ashwill (778, Pilot) relax in the Hospitality Room.
Reunion attendees Jean and Nelson (Nels) Ashwill (778th, Pilot) relax in the Hospitality Room. 
Members at the Reunion dinner.
Members at the Reunion dinner.