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Barry Lependorf
6/29/2004 7:01:12 PM | Does anyone have information on LT. Lependorf? I am interested in any info and pictures out there. Thank you.
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L.A.Mitchell
6/30/2004 8:14:04 PM | Barry,Lt.Lependorf Flew with the crew of Robert P. DeMarco. Latest address is 15 Dorset Drive Medford,NJ 08065 Phone (609)953-3968..Also Radio Operator Shannon J. Edwards 39610 Highway 27 #27
DAvenport,FL 73837 (867)422-7011. And Waist Gunner Louis A. Jackson RD 1 Box 153 Templeton, PA 16259 (724)545-1718. Hope this is of some help.We do not have any pix. L.A. Mitchell
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J. Murray
7/8/2004 2:55:32 PM | Mr. Mithell, I'm sorry to report that Louis A. Jackson, recently passed away on June 20, 2004. Here is a copy of his on-line obit:
Louis A. Jackson
Templeton
Louis A. Jackson, 78, of Templeton (Rayburn Township), died Sunday, June 20, 2004 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1925 in Greensburg to Louis A. Sr. and Wanda Jackson. Mr. Jackson was the owner and operator of the former Mission Beverages Bottling Company for more than 40 years. An Army Air Force combat veteran, he was a member of the Eighth Air Force 401st Bombing Group during World War II. Survivors include two sons, A. David Jackson and James Jackson both of Ford City; one daughter, Lesley Bizyak and husband Leonard of Churchill; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife Elizabeth Olesheski Jackson.
There will be no public visitation. Private funeral services and burial will be held. For information: www.bauerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Bauer Funeral Home, 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning.
Sincerely, his friend J. Murray.
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CLIFF WALKER
9/13/2004 4:49:55 PM | Hi
Saw your message on the 401st Forum Re Lt J LEPENDORF. Looking for a crew photo of DeMarco,s Crew or a photo of any of the following aircraft he flew
43-37628 HEAVENLY BODY
42-102398 DYNAMITE JOHN
42-106992 BABY LU
43-37790 LADY LUCK
42-107-39 ICE COLD KATY
As i understand they flew 8 missions with 401st BG .Starting on the 1st Mar 45. Then transfered to 384th BG. Do you know if they flew any missions with them.
Hope someone can help
Thankyou for your time
Cliff
England
Cliff
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CLIFF WALKER
9/14/2004 3:49:09 PM | There is a Navigators course photo in POLARIS 44/5 E SQN. Thats the only one I have ever seen.
Iam looking for a crew photo of that crew or any of the aircraft they flew can you help
Best wishes
Cliff
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