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Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339

Posted by Lila Wallace on 5/3/2004, 1:49 am
69.166.214.4

Looking for information on B-17 Pilot Donald C. Meyers. Retired as Lt. Colonel having served in Air Force from November, 1942 till 1970. He was aircraft commander with the 8th Air Force, 457th Bombardment Group(H), 750th Sqdn, in England during WWII from October 1944 to March 1945. He flew 35 combat missions over Germany.
From December 1950 to October 1951 during Korea conflict; and from December 1967 to January 1969 aircraft commander during Vietnam conflict.
Think at one time the name of his plane was "Tarnished Angel." Would like to know the names of his crew members and/or any photos posted on web site?
Mr. Meyers passed away April 25, 2004. Burial services will take place May 4, 2004 at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.
Thanking you in advance for any courtesies extended me.
Transferred this posting from Guestbook to Message Board this date - Alan Morton

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Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339

Posted by Alan Morton on 5/3/2004, 2:06 am, in reply to "Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339"
69.166.214.4

Lila ... See the posting on this Message Board dated: Posted by Alan Morton on 2/21/2004, 9:23 pm, in reply to "2nd Lt. Wilbur S. Pursell, 457th BG, 750th Squadron, Co-Pilot with D. C. Meyers Crew C339"
Please Email me and I will give you the particulars on Don's co-pilot, Lt. Wilbur S. Pursell AFTER you've read all the entries listed thereon. I'm certain Mrs. Pursell would be happy to share common Crew C339 information with you.

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Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339

Posted by Lorraine on 5/3/2004, 2:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339"
69.69.36.156

I am Donald's daughter, Lorraine Meyers, and my dads neighbor, Lila Wallace started this search.
My dad passed away on April 25th, 2004 and his ashes will be intombed in the National Cemetary in Marion Indiana on May 4, 2004 at 11am.
If you wish to correspond with me my emaill address is belletravel@netzero.net
Thanks,
Lorraine

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Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339

Posted by Nancy Henrich on 7/16/2004, 10:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339"
152.163.252.196

Lorraine...I am the editor of the newsletter. We always publish names and any information about those 457th Veterans who have passed away. If you would like us to include information about your Dad, please email me ASAP. Nancy

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Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339

Posted by Margaret Hall on 6/8/2006, 6:26 am, in reply to "Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339"
66.63.208.172

I am writing for Sgt. James G. Ransdell, a crew member for this groug. He would like to have information on any of the following people:
2nd Lt. Donald C. Meyers
2nd Lt. Wilbur S. Pursell
2nd Lt. Maurice. H Kessling
2nd Lt. Hollis Huddleston, visited him in Abilene after the war.
S/Sgt. Kenneth Vann
Cpl. Daniel Daherty
Cpl. Joseph Jakacki
Cpl. Robert D. Malloy
T. Sgt. William R. Watson
S. Sgt. Stephen T. Esterholdt
I have shown him copies of info I have found on Meyers, he wonders what happened to the other crew members. Thanks

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Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339

Posted by Mona Esterholdt Wahlstrom on 12/30/2007, 5:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339"
71.219.34.35

Steve is my cousin, but I am not in contact withhim. His sister lives in Cokeville Wyoming and her email address is animallover83114@hotmail.com Her name is Bonnie and she may respond to you about Steve

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Re: Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339

Posted by Ken Blakebrough on 5/3/2004, 12:23 pm, in reply to "Pilot Lt. Donald C. Meyers, 750th Sqdn., Crew C339"
4.233.32.51

Lila,
Don and his copilot Bill Purcell were in my Nissen
hut during most of my time at Glatton the
457th Air base. I spoke with Don by phone a few
months ago and Was responsible for Don and
his copilot reuniting after some 59 years. Click on
Personal Recollections on this website and go to
THE NISSEN HUT story for a word on Don.
Sorry to learn of Don's passing.
Ken Blakebrough

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