1141st Quartermaster Co. (AVN) - Company Log - 1942 to 1945
By Vernon F. Sheedy - April, 1982

Edited by: Marion D. Fulton and Edward J. Conway
Published by: John H. Scharding and Jane Scharding Koziel

31 January 1945, always nice when payday rolls around. Poker games and craps flourish after payday. Buchanan, Philbin, Burke, Salvo, Leonardo, Wood, Browning, Gentle, Marshall, Henes, Griffin and Sheedy put in three years service this month.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

A plane crashed on the field today and shook all the buildings. We thought the Germans had landed.

1 February 1945, a plane crashed around 1350 hours, not on our field this time.

Chaplain Phillips transferred to another base near Chelmsford. Col. Utley took one barracks away from us, which meant 13 men to a hut now.

Letter from John Waiscott today = he is running Class II & IV Depot. Sic explosions tonight - from an English plane possibly.

The snow is all gone today, thank the Lord. It does not stay too long which is fine with us.

2 February 1945, Colonel Jeffrey released as Commanding Officer and Colonel Sunderland takes over per G.O. #1, dated 2 February 1945.

Explosion around 2115 = we didn't know what it was. Did shake things up around here though.

3 February 1945, Sgt. Henes hit "Hash Marks" column in the Stars and Stripes - below:

Report from Sgt. Bill Henes" "After trying for two solid days to time and adjust an engine without succeeding a disgusted motor pool mechanic took a piece of chalk and scribed on the hood; 'Missing in Action.' "

Rosie's Riveters, commanded by Major Rosenthal, went down today over Berlin on his 53rd (sic 52nd) mission. Rosenthal is a legend here at Station 139 and the entire base felt bad about this.

4 February 1945, party at Big Top Club. Century Bombers played for dancing. (We really did fight, sic, the war even though we had parties - contrary to some who might think we did nothing. The planes went up most every day on missions.)

5 February 1945, Hoder & Capt. Murphee from duty to TD, Burton on Trent to pick up a load of Field Jackets. Sgt. Henes and Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD, Isleworth.

6 February 1945, sex morals & VD lecture at 1900 hours today for everyone. Six explosions at 0930 hours - we didn't know if a plane or what. We had good news that the Americans had taken Manila.

Hodor & Capt. Murphee from TD Burton on Trent to duty. Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

7 February 1945, Lt. Krinke from duty to TD, Wembly, approx. 2 days.

Explosions around 0500 hours...try to sleep through something like that.

8 February 1945, explosion early this morning - V-2 we suspect. Lt. Krinke from TD, Wembly to duty.

Letter from Netteton - he says the Site 6 boys are still together.

Explosions this afternoon around 1500 hours.

9 February 1945, getting ready for the big inspection tomorrow by Colonel Utley.

10 February 1945, the big inspection by Col. Utley went off at 1000 hours today. It was not tough at all and we had no problems.

Lt. Krinke appointed VD Control Officer for the base.

12 February 1945,

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD, Isleworth.

We all gave blood today. Tom Philbin always stays close to me because they give us a shot of Old Grandad, so Tom would always get mine.

We had more explosions today, getting used to them now.

13 February 1945, early this morning we had four explosions that really shook the huts..

Sgt. Henes called and said the laundry was not ready, would be back tomorrow. We all wonder how come the laundry is so late each time - could it be that Wm. R. needs an extra day in London?

14 February 1945, Marshall had a card from Congrove. He didn't have much to say, at Fefangernenummer 2454 Lager Begenchnyny M. Strass Lager Luft 3.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

Inspection by General today. Major General Partridge, Lt. Col. Utley inspected this QM Office and Warehouse and passed us with flying colors. This was the first QM inspected by a General in the 3rd Air Division. We also had a general inspection on the line.

15 February 1945, Troy Easter stopped by for a visit today. The guys were happy to see Troy.

Letter from 127th Hospital on Griffin Blood Type "A".

16 February 1945, Lt. Krinke's sister arrived tonight for a two day visit.

Starting night school - Capt. Hollingsworth in charge.

17 February 1945, explosion around 0945 hours, a plane crashed near the base.

Letter from Lt. Sine and he is doing fine. Tom Philbin was hoping that he would return to instruct us on the bayonet.

Received a letter from Headquarters on the Inspection - we passed OK.

18 February 1945, Tea Dance at NCO Club tonight from 1900 to 2200 hours.

19 February 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD, Isleworth.

20 February 1945, Capt. Scharding told Col. Utely we had no one to send to the Infantry.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

21 February 1945, Pfc. Thompson & Pfc. Gola from duty to Sick Quarters, 65th General Hospital.

23 February 1945, explosion at 1000 hours this morning - plane of V-2.

Gentle & Browning saw Calabrette & Tomb - they are going to the Infantry.

24 February 1945, vapor trail from V-2 around 0830 hours. Few minutes like jagged lightning.

Letter from McCurry, still at Panama City, Florida.

25 February 1945, Tea Dance at Officer's Club. We had an eight girl show at the NCO Club tonight. Pfc. Thompson from sick quarters to duty.

26 February 1945, fellows reclassified on S.O. #55 dated 26 February 1945.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD, Isleworth, appox 2 days.

Professor Scharding starting his class of 45 tonight.

27 February 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

Pfc. Stapleton taken off the Infantry list.

28 February 1945, we had shots today, one each for all of us. Capt. Scharding from duty to TD, G. Barry Wales approx. 4 days - he finally too off from the base.

Payday - short month and we beat the Gov't for a change.

1 March 1945, The Old Man received a letter from Air Inspector on Carbines. Our weapons were in good shape,

Cpl. Terry & Pfc. Meyers from duty to furlough, 7 days. Sgt. Henes made "Hash Marks" today.

2 March 1945, rocket vapor trail in the East around 0745 hours.

Capt. Scharding from TD Barry Wales to duty.

3 March 1945, Red Alert tonight at 0960 hours. First one in a long while, at least four weeks. Red Alert at 0100 hours - German plane dropped bombs near Eye and strafed Botsdale.

4 March 195, Tea Dance at Big Top Club tonight.

Red Alert - German planes dropped bombs - we heard 10 explosions. Alexander, Philbin, Sheedy, Leonardo, Pirtle & Gentle went to the 65th at Lavenham.

5 March 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD, Isleworth.

Drawing for a GI to go to Paris on a 48 hour pass. Browning won the prize....

Lt. Krinke from duty to TD, London.

6 March 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty. Red Alert this morning. We received a commendation from the Air Inspector on the Station Salvage Dept.

Lt. Krinke from TD London to duty. A V-2 landed near Lt. Krinke while in London and really shook the usually calm Lt.

7 March 1945, if you want to get the full details about the "Mahotgus" still in the bathroom of Capt. Scharding & Lt. Krinke's quarters you will have to sit down with them and they will tell you from start to finish. We always hoped that the Air Inspector would not want to check their quarters out because they would both have been Court Martialed. They have had the still in operation for sometime. The first batch of it was tried out by a few of the boys. Tom Philbin drank a few glasses of it and did not wake up for three days. In fact we thought for sure we would have to take him to sick quarters to have his stomach pumped out. Lt. Joyce did not fare quite so bad, he was out for one and one half days. Philbin claims that the Old Man and Lt. Krinke were trying to poison him. From that time on the boys would cut the stuff in half before they used it. The consensus from everyone is that if the still blew up it would sound like a V-2 landing.

8 March 1945, "Blimp" Marshall was down to Orderly Room today giving us his usual words of wisdom. Sgt. O'Keefe from duty to 7 days furlough. Tec 5 Terry & Meyers from 7 days furlough to duty.

9 March 1945, Tec 5 Terry from duty to Sick Quarters (LD). T/Sgt. Marshall from duty to TD London.

V-2 around 0730 hours - vapor trails.

10 March 1945, Sgt. Hulin married Mary today in London. Salvo, Marshall and Philbin attended the wedding.

12 March 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth. Tec 5 Terry from sick quarters to duty. T/Sgt. Marshall from TD London to duty.

13 March 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

14 March 1945, inspected by Major Grisswell, 3rd Air Division. Major Erb came alone on the inspection. They told Capt. Scharding that his unit would receive a plaque. The gave the 1141st a compliment, which pleased the Old Man.

15 March 1945, Sgt. O'Keefe from 7 days furlough to duty, saw Ireland & London. M/Sgt. Fulton & T/Sgt. Buchanan from duty to 7 days furlough. Controversy on Travel Warrants. Lt. Moore promoted to Captain.

16 March 1945, Enlisted Men's council formed today.

17 March 1945, ST. PATRICK'S DAY - Ask Philbin & Lt. Joyce on the celebration for the day.

Red Alert tonight at 0930 hours. The Germans dropped four bombs nearby.

18 March 1945, Tea Dance at Club...

Three days travel authorized for furloughs.

19 March 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.. Red Alert early this morning and another at 0915 hours - Buzz Bomb.

20 March 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty. Free travel Warrants effective today for passes and furloughs. Spits & McManus up to visit us today. They were telling us that Leo Mays is rifleman with the infantry. Kornblut and Fike were up to visit us today, they brought us some ice cream.

Tomb and Calabretta have ended up in the Infantry.

21 March 1945, Lt. Krinke duty to TD London. Red Alert last night from 2030 to 2200 hours = bombs dropped at Framlingham and Great Ashfield.

22 March 1945, Tec Gentle, Tec 4 Browning and Tec 5 Alexander from duty to 7 days furlough. Lt. Krinke from TD London to duty. M/Sgt. Fulton and T/Sgt. Buchanan from 7 day furlough to London and Ireland to duty.

Rocket trail this morning - O'Keefe out of the sack at 0600 hours.

23 March 1945, Lt. Joyce, Capt. Scharding and Pfc. Hale had pictures taken by PRO for their home town newspaper in Memphis, Tennessee.

24 March 1945, received two new men today. Pfc. Gola from sick to duty.

Issued 100 warrants yesterday.

25 March 1945, Mann, Gray & Ferreri assigned per SO #80.

26 March 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

27 March 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

28 March 1945, Sgt. Henes had a letter from Rohrer - he is on 30 day furlough at home - flew home on a C-54 - wrote from Miami Beach, Fla.

Pfc. Stapleton from duty to 7 days furlough. We had a letter from Mathis - he is in the hospital.

29 March 1945, The "Mahotgus Still" went dry and the owners (Capt. Scharding and Lt. Krinke) decided to let it stay dry. The boys had mixed emotions about the end of the still, but all good things must come to an end.

30 March 1945, the Enlisted Man's Council held a meeting today. Commendation on inspection of rifles from Air Inspector dated 29 March 1945.

Tec 3, Gentle, Tec 4, Browning and Tec 5 Alexander from 7 days furlough to duty.

31 March 1945, ANOTHER PAYDAY. ONE DAY A MONTH ALL THE BOYS ENJOY.

We went through the gas chamber today.

Capt. Scharding bought a half barrel of beer for the Company and it was enjoyed. Troy Easter joined our party. Lt. Joyce was appointed to inventory the Officer's Club...

Rumor has it a new still - "Maghotus Two" had been born.

1 April 1945, EASTER SUNDAY - Most of the boys went to church. All wish they were home - maybe next year at this time we will all be home. Also today is April Fool's Day.

2 April 1945, we were restricted from travel between 29 March to 4 April 1945 because of English holidays. Lt. Krinke appointed Advisement Officer.

The time moves up 1 hour at 0200 hours this morning.

3 April 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

Had a letter from John Oblak - said some of the old guys are on the Continent. We had to issue 350 travel warrants today.

Conway was up to visit us today. He had a letter from Hays and he is still in England.

4 April 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty. Three day passes available today.

Capt. Scharding and T/Sgt. Sheedy from duty to TD Liverpool, Stone and Birmingham.

5 April 1945, Stapleton from furlough 8 days to duty. Salvo, Glorius and Marzec from duty to furlough 8 days.

6 April 1945, meeting of the Enlisted Man's Council at 1600 hours.

7 April 1945, Capt. Scharding and Sheedy from TD Liverpool, Stone and Birmingham to duty.

8 April 1945, Tea Dance at the NCO Club tonight.

9 April 1945, Lt. Krinke from duty to TD, AAF Station 116. Eight new Enlisted Men assigned to our outfit today. Cpl. Bacchi assigned to our outfit.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

10 April 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty. Pfc. Stapleton transferred to the Infantry. Seven of the nine new men assigned special duty.

11 April 1945, rumor of new Service Group coming into effect soon.

12 April 1945, Sgt. Leonardo, Tec 5 Dillon and Pfc. Anctil from duty to 7 day furlough.

13 April 1945, Cpl. Glorius and Tec 5 Marzec from 7 day furlough to duty. Glorius went to Blackpool and Marzec to London and Birmingham. Today is Friday the 13th - no bad luck.

Letter from McCurry and he is still in Florida = 338 Bonita Ave., Panama City, Florida.

We received word that President Roosevelt died. Quite a shock to the soldiers.

Meeting of the Enlisted Man's Council regarding the 300 Missions Party.

Wm. R. Henes has the Meritorious Service Plaque just about completed.

14 April 1945, S/Sgt. Salvo from 7 day furlough in London and Southampton to duty.

Lt. Krinke from TD, Hq 3rd Air Division to duty.

300 Mission Party called off because of President Roosevelt's death. To be rescheduled later.

15 April 1945, Sgt. Pasma at Brokdish Church at 1830 hours in honor of President Roosevelt's Memorial Services. The flag will be at Half Staff, 30 days. A trip to Paris coming up next Tuesday, but only Bomb Squadron personnel can go - no support units will be included.

The 1141st QM Co. disbanded I, GO #52, Hq, 8th AF, dated 12 April 1945. This was a sad day for all of us because we would like to have finished our time with 1141st...

16 April 1945, personnel from the 1141st QM Co. transferred to Hq & Hq Sqd 412th Air Serv Gp per SO Hq, dated 16 April 1945.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

17 April 1945, 662nd Air Material Sq activated per Section 11, GO #52. Hq. 8th AF dated 12 April 1945. Capt. Scharding assumed command today. Seven Officers and 130 Enlisted Men - we all remained in Site #6.

Two explosions this morning - B-24's. Three explosions this afternoon - shook the buildings.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

18 April 1945, moving into huts and changing around in Site #6 - had to move into a new Orderly Room.

19 April 1945, T/Sgt. Marshall and Pfc. Constant duty to 8 days furlough. 662nd Air Mat. Sq. baseball team beat Base Hq hardball team in a practice game.

Big explosion at 2250 hours - everyone was of the opinion it was a V-2.Message from General Spaatz - Strategic Air War over 16 April 1945. Sic 20 April 1945.

20 April 1645, Sgt. Leonardo and Pfc. Anctil from 8 day furlough to duty.

21 April 1945, story on our Sections at Station 139 - Air Corps Tech Supply, Ord., Ammo, QM Hq. Section.

Capt. Scharding ready to leave for Paris - no transportation as yet.

22 April 1945, today starts the 300th Mission Week Celebration.

Capt. Scharding to Paris...

23 April 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth. Mysterious hole in the field across from Site $6. No one seems to know what it is but some kind of explosion.

Party at Big Top Club...

24 April 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

25 April 1945, party at NCO Club..

26 April 1945, lots of work taking place = painting Day Room, fixing the Orderly Room.

USO Show - all British - held tonight. Indirect lighting for Day Room being completed by Schroeder, Budka and Patrash. Sgt. Leonardo working on completion of the Orderly Room.

28 April 1945, lots of snow this morning - off and on all day - only good thing it will not last too long.

29 April 1945, Capt. Scharding from TD Paris to duty. Cold all day, wind blowing. Rumors flying around here fast and thick - going home, etc., the boys must be smoking the wrong kind of tobacco.

30 April 1945, PAYDAY under the old 1141st QM Co. today. Last one with 1141st QM CO. involved.

Lots of snow this morning - approx. 2 inches. The English do not seem to like us to have so much snow in April.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

662nd Air Material Sq Officer's Specification Numbers changed.

1 May 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

Officer's assigned Squadron Duty per Sq. Order #2 dated 1 May 1945.

2 May 1945, Ground Officers start P.T. tonight from 6 to 9. Lt. Krinke appointed Station QM Property Officer.

3 May 1945, Meyers duty to DS Det. "A".

4 May 1945, We heard Congrove was in England.

5 May 1945, the 662nd Air Mat. Sq. had Physical Exams today.

6 May 1945, Sgt. Lobpries duty TD AAF Station F-139.

Our planes flying mercy missions over Holland to drop rations. Hitler released the water in the dams and flooded Holland.

7 May 1945, M/Sgt. Fulton duty TD, Nottingham. Our planes flew more mercy missions over Holland to drop rations and anyone of the men who wanted to could fly on these missions.

We had a letter from Crooks - he was at Ft. Meyers, Florida.

Peace rumor all day. The Base Hq put out a restriction for all at noon today. No one could leave the base unless authorized by Base Commander.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

8 May 1945, T/Sgt. Marshall from duty to TD London.

VE DAY - Everyone happy - still restricted to base.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty. That Marshall was lucky to be on TD London, so he would be there to see the big celebration.

9 May 1945, The Base Restriction was lifted at 0001 hours today - HOLIDAY FOR THE ENTIRE BASE - everyone out celebrating VE Day.

M/sgt. Fulton TD Nottingham to duty. Papie was happy because now he could go home, marry Dot and have their first baby in nine months. He has been telling us for the last six months what his plans are. We hope that Dot is in agreement when he lands in Kennett Square, Pa.

10 May 1945, Sgt. Lopries TD AAF Station F-159 to duty. T/Sgt. Marshall from TD London to duty. Marshall said you would not believe what went on in London when VE Day celebration started.

11 May 1945, points system announced by the 8th AF, Everyone figuring how many points they have - want to go home.

Aiello, Henes, McCowan, Sims and Pirtle form duty to 8 days furlough.

12 May 1945, Lt. Krinke appointed Station P.& C. Officer.

Gies, Harnden, Weiford and Gola from 9 day furlough to duty.

13 May 1945, our planes flew over Holland again and more of our guys went along.

14 May 1945, Cpl. Andreatta and 1st Sgt. Philbin from duty to TD Isleworth. That was a switch to have the 1st Sgt. take the laundry to London.

15 May 1945, we had a new sign for Site $6 - West Point of the Air Force. Harrison called - going away and not home - unhappy as hell.

16 May 1945, restricted from travel on trains except a 20 mile limit. M/Sgt. Fulton duty to TD Nottingham. Sgt. Pasma from duty to 9 day furlough, Lopries and Uhlman from duty to 8 day furlough.

M/Sgt. Conway up to visit us today. He is very happy with VE Day and wants to go home.

662nd baseball team beat the 350th Bomb Sq. 16 to 9.

17 May 1945, Lt. Krinke appointed Station Sales Officer and RTO Officer. It seems he is getting all of the jobs now. He just smiles and carries on - with his feet up on his desk - let Papie take care of things he says.

M/Sgt. Fulton from TD Nottingham to duty.

18 May 1945, Sgt. Henes from duty to 8 days furlough.

19 May 1945, we are to have inspections each Saturday of the area and the huts.

Party at the NCO Club 1830 to 2330 hours.

21 May 1945, no more censorship of mail effective this date by order of the Commanding Officer, Station 139.

22 May 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

662nd lost the volleyball game to 350th Bomb Sq. - all three games.23 May 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

WE HAVE BEEN ON FOREIGN SERVICE TWO YEARS TODAY,

24 May 1945, Lopries, Uhlman from 8 days furlough to duty. S/Sgt. Gentle from duty TD Birmingham and Castle Bronwich. T/Sgt. Marshall from duty to TD London.

25 May 1945, Sgt. Pasma from 9 day furlough to duty.

26 May 1945, dance at the Officer's Club tonight. Still celebrating the VE Day announcement.

T/Sgt. Marshall from TD London to duty. S/Sgt. Gentle from TD Birmingham and Castle to duty.

28 May 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

Started Military Training today - Team 17 & 18 - train for 3 weeks.

662nd softball team lost to 350th by a score of 3 to 1 tonight.

29 May 1945, letter from Nettleton today. He made it in the Infantry - our military training called off until Saturday and Sunday.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

We had word tonight that Sgt. Barnhart was killed outright when his plane went down. The guys are still very upset about his girl friend back in Ohio who forced him to go into B-17 gunnery just to get a rating.

30 May 1945, 869th Chemical Co. beat 662nd softball team 10 to 2.

31 May 1945, Payday once more - we hope not too many more in the ETO. 662nd won a volleyball game from the 418th - 3 out of 4 games.

1 June 1945, Andreatta, Burke and Thompson from duty to 9 days furlough. Fulton, Philbin, Sheedy and Salvo to Horham for visit with the boys.

2 June 1945, Wendy Sowl left Station 139 for home today.

3 June 1945, John Harnden has quite a story to tell about the fall from the Command Car.

Lots of talk about the point system for going home, conclusion - SNAFU.

4 June 1945, Lt. Kibble promoted to Capt. Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

5 June 1945, Quite a few of the Enlisted Men leaving for home on new point system. Sgt. Henes & Sgt. Griffin from duty TD Isleworth to duty. Capt. Kibble and M/Sgt. Fulton duty to TD Nottingham.

Cudd and Pferrman from duty to 9 day furlough.

A plaque given to Capt. Scharding by Colonel Sutterlin at Hq today.

6 June 1945, Holiday for Allied Forces today. Skeleton crews working on the base and in our outfit.

Tom Philbin's brother, Jim was here visiting. They enjoyed seeing each other and had a great time.

7 June 1945, started the Physical Training program today. Lt. Joyce and Lt. Felt took Capt. Scharding out to the "Cherry Tree."

Capt. Kibble and M/Sgt. Fulton from TD Nottingham to duty. T/Sgt. Marshall from duty to TD London.

8 June 1945, 1st Sgt. Philbin from duty to 8 days furlough - the gang here have a pool on where he is going to end up this time - only the Lord knows.

9 June 1645, T/Sgt. Marshall from TD London to duty. Dance at the Officer's Club tonight.

10 June 1945, Andreatta, Burke and Thompson from 9 day furlough to duty.

11 June 1945, the outfit fires on the range today. must be getting ready to go to the Pacific Theater.

S/Sgt. Gentle, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth. 662nd softball team beat 351st Bomb Sq. 5 to 3.

12 June 1945, S/Sgt. Gentle, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from TD Isleworth to duty.

13 June 1945, 662nd softball team beat 348th Bomb Sq. 7 to 5.

Capt. Kibble assigned to the 412th..

14 June 1945, Cudd & Pfreeman from 9 days furlough to duty. 1st Sgt. Philbin from 8 day furlough to duty, he made id back OK, We all sweated him out this time.

15 June 1945, Squadron party tonight - 3 barrels of beer...

16 June 1945, review by General Huglin today near the Control Tower - all men had to be there. T/Sgt. Marshall from TD London to duty.

17 June 1945, 662nd softball team lost to Eye by 8 to 5.

Five men from the 662nd shot against British Home Guard today and beat them 168 to 165.

Conway, Tschappet, Davis and Brown up to visit the gang. A wild time was had by all.

18 June 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

19 June 1945, 662nd volleyball team beat 859th 3 games out of 4.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty. Capt. Scharding, Lt. Krinke and Levi from duty to TD Bristol and Taunton.

20 June 1945, we were instructed to send the old records of the 1141st to Belgium...

21 June 1945, Capt. Scharding, lt. Krinke and Lt. Joyce detailed to A.C. PP 14, SO 165, Hq. ETO 14 June 1945.

22 June 1945, Capt, Scharding, Lt. Krinke and Levi from TD Bristol and Taunton to duty.

23 June 1945, Pasma and Gies transferred to 390th Bomb Sq. per SO 163. Marshall, Glorius, Terry and Constant transferred to 493rd per SO 163.

Burke from 8 days furlough to duty.

Lt. Colonel Wallace assumed command of the 100th Bomb Group today.

26 June 1945, Cpl. Andreatta, Pfc. Pferrman and Kiel from duty to TD Isleworth..

26, 27,28,29 June 1945, nothing to report.

30 June 1945, Payday - lots of poker and crap games today.

2 July 1945, Commendation to 662nd from Major Rovegno for June 1945.

Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

4 July 1945, skeleton crew working today - everyone celebrating the 4th of July.

5 July 1945, Thompson out of hospital, lost part of a finger in a motorcycle accident.

9 July 1945, Capt. Scharding awarded the Bronze Star. Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

10 July 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

11 July 1945, Buzz Hall transferred to the 412th.

19 July 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

17 July 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.Lt. Krinke from TD Isleworth to duty.

21 July 1945, BIG DAY FOR RANK "CURLY" SALVO - he married Pam today at 1400 hours in Welling outside of London. The boys gave him 32 lbs. for a wedding present. We all were in attendance, at least all the guys still here. Pam sure was a fine bride and all the fellows like her.

22 July 1945, Salvo from duty to 8 day furlough - now what did he need a furlough for!

23 July 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

24 July 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

30 July 1945, Salvo from 8 day furlough to duty - what a happy man.

31 July 1945, Payday, we all hope there won't be too many more in his man's army.

1 August 1945, should make a note of a conversation we all had shortly after VE Day. Fulton, Buck, Gentle, Marshall, Salvo, Browning, Leonardo, Levi, Henes, Philbin and Pee Wee all agreed that one of our best highlights thru our service time was at CAMP SCHARDING. We did not understand what the Old Man was trying to do to us, but it really helped us throughout our service days.

Lt. Colonel Harry F Cruver appointed Commanding Officer of Serv Gp. - Major Rovegno transferred.

2 August 1945, Lopries married Miss Rae L. Stewart today, The boys gave him 28 lbs. 10 shillings for a present.

7 August 1945, Lt. Joyce transferred to 339th Ftr Gp.

Sgt. Henes, Harrison & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

8 August 1945, Gola from TD Birmingham to duty. Sgt. Henes, Harrison & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

9 August 1945, Lt. Krinke transferred to 479th Ftr Gp SO 204. We are losing all of the original guys now and it shouldn't be too long until the end.

11 August 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth...

14 August 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

15 August 1945, VJ Day declared at 1245 hours today. Passes for all today and tomorrow...

16 August 1945, everyone still celebrating

Sgt. Gentle, Feliciano and Harrison from TD Thatcham to duty.

20 August 1945, Pfc. Burke from duty to TD London.

Capt. Scharding, Gentle, Leonardo, Page, Dillon, Harnden, Moore and Feliciano from duty to TD G-45.

21 August 195, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

22 August 1945, Pfc. Burke from TD London to duty. Capt. Scharding, Gentle, Dillon and Feliciano from TD G-45 to duty.

24 August 1945, would you believe it, Capt. Scharding promoted to Major effective 16 August 1945. This is something he should have had in 1944, but it kept being delayed; as usual the is the way promotions for the Officers go. Lt. Krinke should have been a Capt. long ago.

25 August 1945, Leonardo, Page, Harnden and Moore from TD G-45 to duty.

26 August 1945, S/sgt. Gentle, Moore, Dillon and Feliciano from duty to TD G-45.

27 August 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

28 August 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

S/Sgt. Gentle, Dillon, Moore and Feliciano from TD G-45 to duty. Gennario from duty to TD Depot O-675.

30 August 1945, Gennario from TD Depot O-675 to duty.

31 August 1945, another Payday and we are still here.

1 September 1945, Cpl. Taylor from duty to Sick Quarters - accident.

2 September 1945, Uhlman from duty to Sick Quarters.

3 September 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty to TD Isleworth.

4 September 1945, Sgt. Henes & Cpl. Andreatta from duty TD Isleworth to duty.

Cpl. Taylor from Sick Quarters to duty.

6 September 1945, Burke and Leonardo from duty to TD G-40.

10 September 1945, Uhlman from Sick Quarters to duty. Sgt. Henes, Cp;. Andreatta and Harrison from TD Tooting to duty.

14 September 1945, Major Scharding and Nance from duty TD Isleworth and Thatcham.

S/Sgt. Gentle promoted to T/Sgt., Andreatta promoted to Sgt. and Gola promoted to Cpl.

17 September 1945, Major Scharding and Nance from TD Isleworth and Thatcham to duty.

18 September 1945, Fulton, Henes, Harrison and Pferrman from TD Tooting to duty.

20 September 1945, ASR scores changed today for all Officers and Enlisted Men.

Davis, Andreatta and Harrison from duty to TD Wembley.

21 September 1945, Sgt. Henes, Sgt. Andreatta and Harrison from duty TD Tooting.

!First Sgt. Philbin transferred to 645th Air Mat. Sq per SO 242 and on his way home to the states.

M/Sgt. Fulton and T/Sgt. Buchanan transferred to 446th A.S.Sq per SO 242. Sure hated to see those guys go - but time is getting short. Anyway Papie had to get home so he could get married and start his family as he always predicted. Buck wants to get home and see Billie also.

26 September 1945, Sgts. Henes, Andreatta and Harrison f rom TD Tooting to duty.

27 September 1945, Burke and Clark from duty to TD Aintree Ord. Sept O-629.

Sgt. Andreatta, Cpl. Gola & Pfc. Harrison from duty to TS Tooting.

29 September 1945, Sgts.Andreatta, Cpl Gola and Pfc. Harrison from TD Tooting to duty.

30 September 1945, another Payday - still here.

1 October 1945, Sgt. Henes. Sgt. Andreatta & Pfc. Harrison from duty to TD Tooting.

2 October 1945, Sgt. Henes, Sgt. Andreatta & Pfc. Harrison from TD Tooting to duty.

3 October 1945, Col. Criswell paid a visit to our Orderly Room today and all was well.

4 October 1945, Sgt. Henes. Sgt. Andreatta & Pfc. Harrison from duty to TD Tooting.

5 October 1945, Major Scharding & Sgt. Cheek from duty to TD Tooting, London and Thatcham.

6 October 1945, Sgt. Henes, Sgt. Andreatta & Pfc. Harrison from TD Tooting to duty.

Pool on "Cockerial Spanie" and how many pups she would have...

8 October 1945, Sgt. Henes. Sgt. Andreatta & Pfc. Harrison from duty to TD Tooting.

The pups were born and Salvo won the pool.

9 October 1945, Sgt. Henes, Sgt. Andreatta & Pfc. Harrison from TD Tooting to duty.

11 October 1945, Sgt. Andreatta, Cpl. Gola & Pfc. Harrison from duty to TD Chatcham & Tooting.

13 October 1945, Sgt. Andreatta, Cpl. Gola and Pfc. Harrison from TD Chatcham and Tooting to duty.

15 October 1945, Sgt. Henes. Sgt. Andreatta & Pfc. Harrison from duty to TD Tooting.

16 October 1945, Sgt. Henes, Sgt. Andreatta & Pfc. Harrison from TD Tooting to duty.

17 October 1945, 15 Enlisted Men transferred to 878th; 14 EM transferred to the 351st Bomb Squadron; 3 EM transferred to the 350th Bomb Squadron and a like number transferred from the named Bomb Squadrons to the 662nd.

18 October 1945, Lt. Garvan, Lt. Tolliver, Burke, Aiello, Harris, Henning, Leonardo, Gola, Harrison, Marzec and Taylor on advanced party.

20 October 1945, Sgt. Andreatta, Browning & Henes duty TD Station 139.

21 October 1945, Lt. Garvan, Lt. Tolliver, Burke, Aiello, Harris, Henning, Leonardo, Gola, Harrison, Marzec and Taylor from advanced party to duty,

One Officer and 38 Enlisted Men departed this Station at 1330 hours and arrived Station F157 at 1430 hours...

21 October 1945, just about lost Major Scharding as CO, boys signed a partition to get him back.

24 October 1945, Sgt. Andreatta from TD Station 130 to duty with 662nd.

26 October 1945, Sgt. Browning and Sgt. Henes from TD Station 139 to duty with 662nd.

31 October 1945, Another Payday - this should be the last one or so we think.

1 November 1945, 662nd released assignment 3rd Air Division and assigned VIII Ftr Comd per Section I, GO 41 Hq 8th Ftr Comd dated 20 October 1945.

7 November 1945, 25 Enlisted Men transferred to 434 Ftr Sq. 479th Ftr Gp, Station 377 per SO 250, Par 5.

32 Enlisted Men transferred to Hq & Base Sv Sq, 418th Air Sr Gp., Station F157 PP 7, SO 350.

50 Enlisted Men trfd to 880th Air Mat Sq

7 Enlisted Men trfd to 836 Air Engr Sq

Major Scharding trfd to 836th.

We never did hear whether Lt. Krinke made Capt. = probably did before he was discharged.

The 662nd remained at Station 139 and we heard that they went to Munich, Germany for Occupation duty. All of the old guys went to other outfits to go home. This is the end for active duty for all of us who started at Baer Field, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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