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| James Early |
| Donald Failing |
| 395th Fighter Squadron Photo Album Page E-G |
| Harold Farley Crew Chief |
| Hyman Eisenberg |
| Capt John R. Elliott |
| William J. Garry 395th FS Ace |
| Clifford L. Gamble |
| Farley & Wilton Davis |
| Farley & Kinkaid |
| Farley & Bob Skinner |
Eloise & Cliff Gamble
Cliff wearing German Helmet
with Clarence Allen
with Clarence Allen
| Capt Garry was awarded to Distinguished Service Cross for downing 4 German planes while supporting troops during the Battle of the Bulge |
"ROUGH AND READY"
Nose art and pin-up
which inspired the art.
Nose art and pin-up
which inspired the art.
| Garry and unidentified pilot at Republic Field, 1943 |
| 12Oct1944 Me-109 |
| 23Dec1944 FW-190 |
| 14Jan1945 Me-109 |
| Sgt Robert Griffith |
"Bill Garry was one of the finest pilots I had the pleasure of flying with, he did some
crazy things with the Thunderbolt, he once flew up and down the streets of Paris and
I think he even wanted to fly under the Eifle Tower." R. Kik
crazy things with the Thunderbolt, he once flew up and down the streets of Paris and
I think he even wanted to fly under the Eifle Tower." R. Kik
On January 7th, 1945 A German mine
exploded in the 395th area killing two
personnel from the 45th EOD Sq. and
wounding several 395th personnel including
Cpl Farley who lost an eye.
Read more on page 132 of Second to None.
exploded in the 395th area killing two
personnel from the 45th EOD Sq. and
wounding several 395th personnel including
Cpl Farley who lost an eye.
Read more on page 132 of Second to None.
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| Updated: September 5th, 2011 |
| AAF Aircraft Mechanics Patch |
Capt. James W. Goodwin
KIA 22April44
MACR #4210, Shot Down by FW-190 near
Hoffen, Germany.
P-47D 42-76575
Cemetery: Ardennes C-3-38
KIA 22April44
MACR #4210, Shot Down by FW-190 near
Hoffen, Germany.
P-47D 42-76575
Cemetery: Ardennes C-3-38
Captain Goodwin was
the first combat loss
for the 368th FG
the first combat loss
for the 368th FG
2nd Lt. Russell J. Grosjean
KIA 07Nov44
MACR# 10270, Crashed near Ahrbruck /
Katzberg, Germany. Details unknown,
possibly was a POW.
P-47D 42-28844
Cemetery: Unknown
KIA 07Nov44
MACR# 10270, Crashed near Ahrbruck /
Katzberg, Germany. Details unknown,
possibly was a POW.
P-47D 42-28844
Cemetery: Unknown
2nd Lt. Charles R. Earls
KIA 19Nov44
MACR #10528, Shot Down by FW-190 near
Heistern, Germany.
P-47D-15-RE 42-76302
Cemetery: Rose Hill Cemetery, Idaho Falls, ID
KIA 19Nov44
MACR #10528, Shot Down by FW-190 near
Heistern, Germany.
P-47D-15-RE 42-76302
Cemetery: Rose Hill Cemetery, Idaho Falls, ID
| 23Dec44 Me-109 |
| Charles Foltz |
First Lieutenant (Air Corps) William J. Garry (ASN: 0-679856), United States Army Air Forces, was
awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military
operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 395th
Fighter Squadron, 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 23
December 1944, in the European Theater of Operations. On this date First Lieutenant Garry shot down
two enemy aircraft in a single engagement. First Lieutenant Garry's unquestionable valor in aerial
combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon
himself, the 9th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 24 (1945)
Action Date: 23-Dec-44
awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military
operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 395th
Fighter Squadron, 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 23
December 1944, in the European Theater of Operations. On this date First Lieutenant Garry shot down
two enemy aircraft in a single engagement. First Lieutenant Garry's unquestionable valor in aerial
combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon
himself, the 9th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 24 (1945)
Action Date: 23-Dec-44