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This is a large picture (may take a couple of minutes to see the full size
version) of a 71st. squadron B-25 dropping parachute bombs. (USAF)
Major Charles R. Musick, 71st Squadron Commander. Major Musick was from Richmond
(Doswell), Va. (E. Connor, H. Witcher)
This is a 71st. crew standing with Maj. Musick. Top row, left to right; Lt.
Hoover, Maj. Musick, Lt. Ulmer. Bottom row, Left to right; T/Sgt. Taylor, S/Sgt.
Deskos, S/Sgt. Fields (E. Connor, H. Witcher)
On the left is James R. Tieken from Mendon, Illinois. Jim was a gunner in the
71st who also worked in the photo section. Man on the right is still
unidentified. (E. Connor, H. Witcher)
Indian II of the 71st. in flight. (E. Connor, H. Witcher)
Major Ralph Cheli. He was thought to have been killed when Allied bombers sunk a
Japanese ship carrying prisoners. It wasn't until recently it was discovered
that he had been killed/murdered while in prison camp. His remains were found and
identified after the war was over. His remains are now buried at Jefferson
Barracks, St. Louis, MO. Major Cheli is the only member of the 38th to have been
awarded the Medal of Honor. (T. Terrell)
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