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

2 August 1944, Our softball game with Hqs. 100th Bomb Group was postponed until a later date.

Philbin received a couple of letters from the Chaplain today and was really in the dumps after reading them. He can't understand what he meant by wondering if the two soldiers in the picture with Pitman were her brothers.

3 August 1944, 1st Lt. Joyce and Sgt. Gies from duty to Detached Service, Wakefield PP #7, Special Order #207, Hfqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 2 August 1944.

The volley ball team won a forfeiture from the Finance Section. Seems like most of our games are won on forfeiture, but none of the outfits, but one would play.

4 August 1944, the 1141st softball team played the APU 592 and Finance Section combined and won by a score of 6 to 2.

The Station had bond rally in the Blister Hanger tonight to help raise the quota of $85,000 for our Base. They auctioned off whisky, beer, lipstick, boxes of candy, wrist watches, fountain pens. cigars. eggs. baseball autographed by the "Brooklyn Dodgers" and free cokes for the Duration. Colonel Jefrey bought a bottle of bourbon for $240. and charged Lt. Colonel Price $100. for one shot.

Tec 5 Alexander from duty to Sick Quarters (LD).

5 August 1944, 1st Lt.. Joyce and Sgt. Gies from Detached Service, Wakefield to duty at 2000 hours. From all reports they had very good trip and not GI's in that country make it quite alright. They took in a couple of dances and there were on six GI's in the place, so you can see it would be a good place to take a furlough.

6 August 1944, Tec 3 Pasma from duty to Detached Service, 14 days, SOS, QM Depot, Q-107, APO 554 PP #3, Special Order #208, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 3 August 1944.

We had a $50.00 War Bond raffle at 4 Shilling a chance. Raffled it off today in the QM Warehouse and Leonardo won it. Lt. Krinke held the box and Lt. Joyce drew and Philibin called out the number.

7 August 1944, the 1141st softball team played the 869th Chemical Co. and lost by score of 1 to 0. It was by far the best game of the year on this Station, nip and tuck all the way through. The game went six inning without a score for either side. First of the seventh they got their one run and last of the 7th we had two men on base, but their pitcher turned up the steam and got out of the hole by striking out the last man up to end the ball game. Clark struck out 12, walked 3; and allowed 3 hits. Their pitcher struck out 12; walked 2; and allowed no hits.

8 August 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth PP #8, Special Order #211, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 8 August 1944.

The following named Enlisted Man transferred to the 28th Station Compl Sqd. this Station PP #14, Special Order #213, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 8 August 1944.

Sgt. Joseph B. Lunch, 32203273
Tec 5 Alexander from Sick Quarters to duty.

9 August 1944, Sgt. Denes and Tec 5 Weiford from Detached Service, Isleworth to duty. "Doodlebugs" weren't too bad in London this trip, so they say.

The 1141st softball team played the 418th Bomb Sqd. and won by a score of 5 to 4. Clark pitched another good game, striking out 9; walking 2; and allowing 2 hits. Box Score -- 1141st - 5 runs; 9 hits; 5 errors. 418th -- 4 runs;2 hits; 3 errors. So far in the league we have played six games; won 4 and lost 2. Have a postponed game with Hqs. 100th to be made up.

10 August 1944, Pfc. Thompson from duty to Special Duty with Station Post Exchange PP #6, Special Orders #215, Hqs. Station 139, APR 559 dated 11 August 1944.

11 August 1944, M/Sgt. Fulton and T/Sgt. Marshall from duty to Detached Service, 212 N.U. Wembley PP #1, Special Order #216, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 11 August 1944.

We had the softball game with the 350th Bomb Sqd. postponed as they couldn't get enough men to play.

12 August 1944, M/Sgt. Fulton and T/Sgt. Marshall from Detached Service, 212 N.U. Wembley to duty.

13 August 1944, Marshall blew his top about the M/R's today. All the "Old Man" has to do is ask him when he will have the finished and he just goes up in the air. Marshall likes to rass and irritate all of us, but it takes the "Old Man" to give him the business, which is what he likes. Too bad "Blimp", isn't it?

The 1141st softball team played the Hqs. Det., 100th BG the makeup game and won by a score of 14 to 5. Burke knocked a home run with two on, Clark knocked a home rum, Wood knocked a home run and Gentle knocked a home run. Clark struck out 7; walked 3; and allowed 4 hits. We got 14 hits.

14 August 1944, Sgt. Denes and Tec 5 Weiford from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth PP #9, Special Order #217, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 12 August 1944.

Captain Scharding appointed Deputy Voting Officer for our organization PP #11, Special Order #219, Hqs Station 139, APO 559 dated 14 August 1944.

The 1141st softball team played the 1776th Ord. and they beat us by a score of 9 to 1, which was really humiliating. We had to hang our heads in shame after that one cause all the boys were off the beam.

15 August 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from Detached Service Isleworth to duty.

The radio brought good news today at 1230 hours when they announced the invasion of Southern France.

We gave Voting Cards (USWBC Form No. 1) to all Officers and Enlisted Men of the organization at the paytable, 31 July 1944, and had them turned in today to be sent out, but only 17 fellows filled them out.

16 August 1944, Had a dance at the Sergeant's club tonight. A Negro orchestra played for the dance because our Century Bombers are on tour at the present time. The Colored boys were good and really put out the jive. Had plenty of eats, also beer and scotch. Always some big-heads the next morning after a night like this. Had WAC's and civilian girls for the dance.

17 August 1944, Pfc. Stapleton from duty to Absent Sick, 65th General Hospital, APO 587.

18 August 1944, We all sure had a treat tonight when they had Billy Conn's boxing show here to help out the 8th Air Force War Bond Drive. It was something to see him box and the general opinion was that he is very good. Naturally the boys had a round-table discussion on who can whip who now, Conn or Lewis and that is quite the question so it seems. They raffled off a pair of boxing gloves autographed by Billy Conn, which went for #600.

Seems about time we had a little story on Griffin's "Blusenose". To keep you straight, it is the Stationary Supply Room that he guards it with his life. Jim has him so well trained you sigh a Tally-out for anything down to a pencil. Everyone gives Griff the razz about it once in a while. If you want to cross :Duckbutter" just bring up the "Blueroom."

19 August 1944, Tec 5 Pasma from Detached Service, SOS, QM Depot, Q-107, APO 554 to duty. Pasma had a good time while there, enjoying visiting with all the boys from the other QM outfits like ours of the Division. He was down there for 14 days school to learn the operation of a Depot in all Classes of QM property.

They called a Red Alert over the Tannoy at 1500 hours today, but the Buzz bomb had crashed before we heard the alert.

20 August 1944, S/Sgt. Salvo from duty to Detached Service, 14 day SOS, QM Depot, Q-107, APO 554 PP #3, Special Order #225, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 20 August 1944.

21 August 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from Detached Service Isleworth to duty.

Guard Duty was stopped by order of Major Utley effective this date and really made the boys feel good. Most everyone on the Base was beefing about it and there really wasn't any sense to it, but who are we to know.

Seven (7) day furlough authorized effective today per authority, letter Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 21 August 1944. Seems funny to have furloughs again, but didn't do any good for our company cause no one had any money.

Seems the morale on the Base was rather high today with the announcement of no more Guard Duty and seven day furloughs in effect.

We had to take shots today, a booster Typhus and Cholera. The fellows that didn't have Cholera before coming over had to take the series of two shots, one week apart. There will be sore arms from them for sure, at least the Medics say so and they ought to know.

22 August 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec Weiford from Detached Service, Isleworth to duty.

To this date S/Sgt. Jarrell has 11 missions and S/Sgt. Rohrer has 12. At the present they aren't assigned to a crew cause the ones they were flying with have finished, but both expect to get back to flying soon and want to finish up. We haven't heard anything on Barnhart yet, but are hoping for the best.

Pfc. Meyers from duty to Sick Quarters (LD). Seems the shots were too much for Herb, so they put him in bed overnight. Most all the fellows had a fever and sore arms from the shots. This booster Cholera is one of the toughest shots since we have been getting them too.

A P-47 crashed on the perimeter this afternoon and just missed the "Checkered Wagon" by two feet or more and right near the crashed Lib near the end of the runway. The pilot was supposed to have bailed out but no one knows for sure yet. (22 August 1944)

23 August 1944, Pfc. Meyers from Sick Quarters to duty (LD).

Today makes one year and three months on Foreign Service for the outfit. Much longer and we will be getting ETO happy for sure.

Great news today when the BBC stated Paris was liberated by Army of the Interior. The news sounds good and keeps us in good spirits.

24 August 1944, We have been getting Ice Cream for dinner every Thursday for the past two months. It is really a treat to get in the ETO too.

The following is a list of the 3rd Bomb Division Station numbers and location of each"

Station 116, Klevdon Hall, Suffolk (Camp Blainey)
Station 134 -- Eye, Suffolk
Station 136 -- Knettishall, Suffolk
Station 137 -- Lavenham, Suffolk
Station 138 -- Snetterton Heath, Suffolk
Station 139 -- Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk
Station 142 -- Deopham Green, Norfolk
Station 152 -- Debach, Suffolk
Station 153 -- Framlingham, Suffolk
Station 155 -- Great Ashfield, Suffolk
Station 153 -- Mendlesham. Suffolk
Station 174 -- Sudbury, Suffolk
Station 468 -- Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk

25 August 1944, Clark was picked to play on Station 139's all-star softball team in the 8th Air Force tournament.

T/Sgt. Spits and S/Sgt. Tomb were up from Horham (1210th QM Co.) for a visit tonight. Lots of the old times were talked over. The boys down there at Horham have a pretty nice set-up, so they say. They were telling us about S/Sgt. Tracy finishing his 33 missions and had gone home. He got a piece of flak through his bad right leg, so couldn't fly any more missions after 33. Guess he was really limping around down there after getting the flak and you will remember the bad limp he had before going into gunnery.

26 August 1944, Under the provisions of AR 600-68 as amended, the following named Enlisted Men of this organization awarded the Good Conduct Medal PP #6, Special Order #231, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 26 August 1944.

Sgt. Nettleton, Cpl. Lachman, Pfc. Hale and Pvt. Holmberg.

Some of us fellows had 3-pence bracelets ordered from a fellow at Watton Air Base. I met this fellow while in the hospital and that is how it was we were getting them. Well, it took him a little over a month to send then and they didn't satisfy the boys, especially Gentle and Marshall, who will naturally beef at anything. They cost us 15 shillings, but wish he would have charged 11 lbs, and then he would have had something to beef about, I mean Gentle of course.

All the boys around the QM Warehouse and of course the other Sections have been wishing the "Old Man" would take a leave cause we think he needs one. Lt. Krinke decided it would be a good idea to fix up a mock order and put it in his basket. You should have seen the expression on his face when he did read it. Sometimes the situation around here gets as far gone as the time when he was sweating out :Little Jerry" coming into the world, so you can plainly see why we advised a leave. Following is a copy of "Special Order" as written;

Restricted

HEADQUARTERS ARMY AIR FORCE STATION NO. 139, APO 559

Extract 26 August 1944

Special Orders

Number 231

8. A lv of absence for a period of thirty (30) days, is granted CAPT. E.G. SCHARDING, O-299027, 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp, Avn (RS), eff o/a 1 Sept 44, for purpose of visiting a lake near Norwich. (Auth: AR 605-115).

By order of Lt. Col. JEFFREY

HORACE L. VARIAN, JR.
Captain, Air Corps,
Adjutant.

27 August 1944, O'Keefe, Anctil, Philbin, Hodor, Hall, Pasma, Buchanan and Sheedy paid a visit to the 65th General Hospital to see Stapleton and on the way over dropped in to see Salvo at QM-107. Salve was getting along fine, so he said. Stapleton is getting along fine after his operation, but they had him flat on his back.

28 August 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth PP #13, Special Order #232, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 27 August 1944.

Lt. Sokolow, Tice, Waite and Chuey of the 1238th QM Co. at Lavenham were over to see us this morning. It was the first time any of them had been up to see us in sometime, so we showed them the new theater and the NCO Club.

The 1141st softball team won a game from the 28th Station Compl Sqd. on a forfeiture.

29 August 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from Detached Service, Isleworth to duty.

1st Lt. Krinke from duty to Leave, 7 days, Edinburgh, Scotland PP #16, Special Order #232, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 27 August 1944.

Had a dance at the Sergeant's Club tonight and it turned out a huge success, even though it was so late in the month and all the guys broke. A G.I. Orchestra from 3rd Bomb Division furnished the music. We had 43 WAC's from 2nd and 3rd Bomb Division, also quite a number of civilian girls for dancing. As usual plenty of beer and scotch. Signals were mixed up, so didn't have any eats this time.

Capt. Scharding had his plate taken out in the front of his mouth at the 65th General Hospital today, so looked quite different with a couple teeth missing. When he talks he lisps his words and makes you laugh to hear him.

30 August 1944, The "Flying Yanks" put on a Musical Show tonight in the Base Theater and were very good from all reports.

O'Keefe returned from a 48 hour pass in London and had a good rumor with him. Talked with Easter from the 1238th and he said they had a rumor on their Base about the "Point System", so he gave Mickey the full details. Seems if you have 54 points you go back home and here is how it works. One point for every month in the Army, two points for every month Overseas and six points for a married man. Quite the system, but at that rate we all would be going home. Nice morale builder though.

31 August 1944, Another payday has arrived, which means another month gone by and they do go fast too. We had a very good USO show here tonight, no name, but an All Girl Orchestra with Rudy Sinitra directing. They went over with a bang and all the boys enjoyed seeing some nice looking American girls for a change.

We had four Buzz Bombs hit near the Base early this morning and brought some of the boys out of their sacks. It is hard to say how close they really were, but close enough to make you stop and think.

1 September 1944, Tec 5 Terry, Pfc. Gola and Pfc. Meyers from duty to furlough, 7 days. They had London and Scotland on their furloughs, so intended on doing some traveling.

We had some very good entertainment on the Base tonight. Major GLENN MILLER, "The Moonlight Serenader" and the American Supreme Allied Command Band were here for a 1½ hours concert in Hanger No. 2 to help celebrate the ending of the 8th Air Force Bond Drive. Had personnel from three other Bases and two Hospitals near-by over too and was a good thing they had seats for 2000. He really has a good orchestra, quite a few from his old civilian band and some from top name bands now in the U.S. The following were in his band in civilian life:

Lt. Don Haynes, Miller's representative.
S/Sgt. Trigger Albert, Base Fiddle.
M/Sgt. Jake Zarchy, First Trumpet.
S/Sgt. Jimmy Priddy, First Trombone.
T/Sgt. Jerry Bray, Arranger.

The following are the ones who played in top named bands now playing in the U.S.:

T/Sgt. Ray McKinley, Drummer - Own band
Sgt. Carmen Mastren, Guitar - Tommy Dorsey
Sgt. Johnny Desmond, Vocalist - Gene Krupa
Sgt. Bobby Nichols, Trumpet - Vaugh Monroe

The twenty piece string section, former soloists and members of Philadelphia, Boston and Cleveland Symphonies weren't able to be here.

Had a letter from Lt. Sine written "Somewhere in Southern France" dated 20 July 1944. Says he received the letter from us and was glad to hear everything was going fine. Said to tell everyone hello. Wanted to know if Marshall made Mayor yet of Dickleburgh and Philbin Mayor of Harleston. Said Leonardo shouldn't be too busy with his business at that time cause it was so warm. He was in Italy and visited Rome before going into Southern France with the invasion forces. He mentioned the weather was very nice there, people nice too. Said they received wine and flowers from the girls all the way up.

2 September 1944, S/Sgt. Salvo from Detached Service, SOS, QM Depot Q-107, APO 554 to duty. From all reports Salve had a fairly good time during the 14 days there. Said the Irish workers went on strike cause they didn't get potatoes for one meal. The last Sunday he was there they were all in their quarters, which was blocked off by the Chapel. Church was in progress and they couldn't get out to go for fried chicken, so as soon as it was over Salvo parades out of the room and got in the church line with his mess gear. He got to the door, shook hands with the Chaplain and walked right on into the Mess. Valentine (1238th QM) and Caldwell (1230th QM) and the other boys really gave him the razz for it, but Salvo didn't care cause was mainly interested in fried chicken.

Have a little story to tell about Anctil that happened sometime ago. Chuck Finnegan, War Correspondent from Boston, Mass., was on the Base and interviewing boys from that section of the U.S. He went to the Commissary and had a talk with Frenchy about the Army and such. Today Frenchy received a letter from his Mother with a clipping from the paper back home. It told about what he thought of the Army etc., so shall quote it here for you. All the boys have been asking him if he is a 30 year man and when the "Old Man" asked him about it, he blew his top. Everyone seems to think he would make a typical 30 year man too.

"Likes Army life"

Like Sam Lima, Anctil is enthused about Army life.

"This is fun," he beamed. "Plenty of company and the work's not hard. I've gone from 122 pounds at induction to 145, and feel great.'

"Not only that, but I found a sweetheart when I was stationed at Drew Field, Tampa. Her name is Celia Fernandes, and I'm going to marry her when I get home."

Last night before the Major Glenn Miller show started Capt. Hollingsworth had a Nurse from the 65th General Hospital come up on the stage and draw the numbers for the winners in the 8th Air Force War Bond Drive. Sgt, Nettleton was the only one from our outfit to win. Below is the list of winners on the Station as published in a Memorandum from Station Hqs. dated 2 September 1944.

HEADQUARTERS

AFF STATION 159

APO #559

TO: All Station Personnel.

1. Following are the winners of the War Bond Prizes in the 8th Air Force War Bond Drive on this Station.

A. Enlisted Men -- (Individual Bombardment Squadrons drawing included)

7 day furlough plus 20 lb expenses (donated by Officers and Sergeants Clubs) -- S/Sgt. Frank M. Opala - 340th Bomb Sq.

7 day furlough - (highest EM Bond purchaser) - 1st/Sgt. Alexander Alchin - 28th Station Complement Sq.

7 day furlough - S/Sgt. Bambing - 869th Chemical Co.

7 day furlough - T/4 Altman - 1776th Ordnance Co.

4 day pass - Cpl. E. S. Randall - Hq. Detachment 100th Bomb Group.

4 day pass - Pfc. Gang - 28th Sta. Comp. Sq.

48 hour pass - Sgt. E. Nettleton, 1141st QM Co.

48 hour pass - M/Sgt. Hamilton - Hq. Det. 100th Bomb Group.

48 hour pass - Pfc. McCarthy, 1776 Ord. Co.

48 hour pass - Sgt. R. Parrotte - 2110th Fire Fighting Platoon.

24 hour pass - Pfc, Hudson, 869th Chem. Co.

24 hour pass - Sgt. Morris - Hqs. Det. 100th Bomb Group.

24 hour pass - S/Sgt. Burke - 1776 Ord. Co.

24 hour pass - Cpl. L. Guilette 2110th Fire Platoon.

B. Officers - (All Station Officers)

7 day leave - Lt. Walter E. Harmon - 351st Bomb Squadron.

4 day pass - Lt. Francis J. Waldman - 351st Bomb Squadron.

48 hour extra pass - Major J. Zeller - 418th Bomb Squadron.

2. Following are the Station's contestants for the GRAND PRIZES offered by the 8th Air Force.

1st - Sgt. E. Nettleton, 1141st QM Co.

2nd - Capt. Charles E. Harris, 418th Bomb Squadron.

3rd - Capt. W. W. Mc Gill, Hqs. 100th Bomb Group.

3. Prizes for the individual Bomb Squadrons are posted on the Squadron Bulletin Board - Prizes for all other Organizations of this Station are included in Paragraph 1 a. above.

4. Drawings for the prizes were held in the organization areas during the afternoon of 1 September 1944 and at the Glenn Miller Show, 1 September 1944.

For the Commanding Officer

/a/ Horace L. Varian, Jr.

/6/ HORACE L. VARIAN, JR.
Captain, Air Corps
Adjutant

3 September 1944, the Officers and Enlisted Men of the 1141st QM Co. contributed the following towards our Base's quota of $85,000. in the 8th Air Force Bond Drive.

Quota for this org. ($30. per man) $1470.00

Total Cash Bond Sold $2165.00

Payroll Deduction $ 420.00

Total $2585.00

Amt over quota: $1115.00

Percentage for org. 165%

Cpl. Glorius from duty to Detached Service, Com Z Depotm Q-107, APO 554 PP #6 Special Order #238, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 2 September 1944.

4 September 1944, Sgt Henes and Tec5 Weilford from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth PP #4, Special Order #238, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 2 September 1944.

"Duckbutter" has been tearing around the QM Warehouse with a pretty sore neck. Has a bad looking boil and we have been trying to talk him into going to Sick Call. He is afraid they will put him in Sick Quarters. Have to add "Stiff Neck" to his nice nickname that he has now. He usually always gives you a nice answer when you call him "Stiff Neck" too.

It has been suggested that we have a list of the Officer's Duties, also a list of each Section of the Company, its functions and Enlisted Men working there:

Capt. Scharding: Station Quartermaster; Purchasing and Contracting Officer; Rail Transportation Officer; Station Sales Officer; Class I Supply Officer; Company Commander; Post Exchange Concil President; Special Interrogator (S-2) and Officer Club Concil.

1st Lt. Joyce: Station Salvage Officer; Class III Supplies; Company Adjutant; Company Supply Officer; Company Defense Officer; Voting Officer.

1st Lt. Krinke: Station Property Officer; Class II & IV Supplies; Company Gas Officer and Company Censor.

The Headquarters Section has; 1/Sergeant, Supply Clerk, Administrative Clerk, Company Clerk and Cooks. The following men work in this Section: T/Sgt. Philbin (502, A/1st Sgt.) T/Sgt Sheedy (821), S/Sgt. Salvo (821), Pfc. Pirtle (405), Pvt. Ely (060) and Pvt. Holmberg (835).

The Class I Supply Section (Commissary) is the food Department. They have a very good set-up for supplying the four Mess Halls of the Base. The following men work in this Section: T/Sgt. Buchanan (NCOIC) Sgt. Browning, Cpl. Andreatta, Pfc. Anctil, Pfc. Pferrman, Pfc. Uhlman and Pvt. Hall.

The Class II & IV Supply Section is located in the Old Mess Hall in WAAF Site No.1. There are three offices and warehouses in the one building. The Station Quartermaster is the large office in front. They take care of the ordering of supplies, reports, etc. for the Base QM. The following men work in this Section; M/Sgt. Fulton and T/Sgt. Marshall. The Rail Transportation Office takes care of Requisitions, Travel Warrants, Furlough Rations, etc., and the office is under the supervision of M/Sgt. Fulton. The following men work in this Section; T/Sgt. Sheedy and Pfc. Pirtle. The warehouse had one whole section of the building. Their duties consist of breaking down requisitions, M.I.A. clothing and equipment, salvage clothing, shoe repair, laundry and dry cleaning, cleaning and preserving material, etc. We have one of the best run and nicest looking Warehouses in the ETO according to reports from the higher-ups. As Jim will tell you, "I don't run it, it runs its self," The following men work in this Section; Sgt. Henes, Sgt. Gies, Cpl. Hodor, Cpl., Terry, Cpl. Weiford, Pfc's Clark and Stapleton.

The Class III Supply Section, Gas & Oil, is located in one section of the Motor Pool. Their duties are along the same line as an ordinary gas station in civilian life. Order and supply gas & oil for all vehicles on the Base and turn reports in to the Station Quartermaster when required. The Section runs along very smoothly. Jerry has quite the time with his boys and you are liable to hear or see anything from them. The following men work in this Section; S/Sgt. Gerald Pasma (NCOIC), Cpl. Crooks, Cpl. Dillon, Cpl. Marsec, and Pfc's Burke and Meyers.

The Class III Supply Section, coal & coke, is located at the Compound across from the Aero Club. Their duties consist of supplying Mess Halls, Ablution and Sites with coal & coke, which is quite the job. During the summer they have a let up but oh, for the winter time. Benny has quite the set-up, having two tents, one for his office and one for work shop where he keeps all the tools, junk, etc. Had quite a time getting it to look like it does now, but really has the place on the beam. Henes painted a sigh for the office tent calling it "Gremlin Manor", which fits perfect. The Old Man, Lt. Krinke and Lt. Joyce hit there around 1000 hours and 1500 hours every day to get their coffee. The following men work in the Section; Sgt. Leonardo (NCOIC) Cpl. Alexander, Pfc's. Constant, Cudd, Gola, Hale and Wuoti.

Cpl. Harnden is in charge of the Base Salvage, having a detail from the outfits of the Base, and works in conjunction with Leonardo, because the Salvage Yard is in the same area as the Coal Compound.

Sgt. Wood is assigned to Special Duty with Station Billeting Office and is in charge of billeting new Officers assigned this Station and transient Officers.

Sgt. Nettleton is assigned to Special Duty with Station Motor Pool for the present time.

Pfc. Thompson is assigned to Special Duty with the Station Post Exchange and does have a pretty good set-up. Says he likes the work OK.

Cpl. Lachman is assigned to Special Duty with Station Defense and lives out near Battle Headquarters.

5 September 1944, Sgt. Denes and Tec 5 Weiford from Detached Service to duty.

1st Lt. Krinke from 7 day leave, Edinburgh, Scotland to duty. From what he says Scotland is the place to spend a furlough or leave, some very interesting things to see up that way.

WAR BOND CAMPAIGN RESULTS, The following are the percentages of War Bond Sales in each organization on the Station based on the present strength of the organization @ $30. each man per Century Bulletin No. 380 dated 5 September 1944.

BOMB SQUADRONS

350th 172%

351st 152%

349th 143%

418th 73%

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

216th Finance Det., 592%

2110th FF Platoon, 367%

Hq. Det 100th BG, 312%

28th Sta Comp Sqd, 200%

1776th Ordnance Co., 167%

1141st QM Company, 165%

1285th MP Company. 145$

592nd APU, 109%

869th Chemical Co., 97%

The total War Bond sales on the Station in the Eighth Air Force Campaign, which closed at 2400 hours, 2 September 1944, was $125,870.

The percentage of War Bond individual purchasers on the Station was 39%. The Station has achieved total sales of 148% of it's quota, which was $85,000.

All the boys are still after the "Old Man" to take his leave, cause figure he is war weary and needs the rest, but he can't see it that way and thinks we are trying it get rid if him, for seven days, now how could he think such a thing!!!

The "Old Man" was looking for Marshall today and where do you think he was -- no it couldn't be another pass, could it? Quoting the Old Man, "Every time I turn around Marshall is on pass."

6 September 1944, Had grand opening in the Base Theater of the 35 millimeter movie machine tonight and sure does work OK. The have been using the 16mm machine so long it is hard to get use to the idea of having this perfect set-up. The floor being elevated and seats with backs on them, well it's just too good to be true. Can remember back when you would go to a show and have the machine break down two or three time or the film break.

We had an Ex-83 Serv Gp Officer in today to see us, Capt. Roberts, formerly Commanding Officer of the 119th Ordnance Co., but he is now with the Air Service Command at Station 138. He married and English girl about six or eight months ago and seems to be very happy about the whole thing.

Conway dropped in to see us today ont he way back to his Base. Said he was going to scout Scunt Thorpe for a 7 day furlough. Don't think he even knows where it is located and most of the fellows are betting he won't get out of London once he hits there.

7 September 1944, Tec 5 Terry, Pfcs. Gola and Meyers from 7 day furlough to duty. All three of them went to Scotland and had a good time. Terry and Gola came back to London for two days before the furlough ended.

M/Sgt. Fulton, T/Sgt. Buchanan and T/Sgt. Sheedy from duty to furlough, 7 days.

They had a dance at the Sergeant's Club tonight. Had WAC's and civilian girls for dancing. The Century Bombers furnished the music. There was plenty of eats, beer and scotch on hand as usual.

10 September 1944, 1st Lt. Krinke from duty to Detached Service, London pp #2, Special Order #245, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 10 September 1944.

11 September 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth PP #3, Special Order #244, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 9 September 1944.

12 September 1944, 1st Lt. Krinke from Detached Service, London to duty.

Sgt. Denes and Tec 5 Weiford from Detached Service, Isleworth to duty.

13 September 1944, Philbin and Marshall had quite the time in Norwich last night on the liberty run. Seems Lt. Joyce was along too and from all reports they missed getting off the train at Diss. Philbin and Marshall got off at Stowmarket and came back, but Lt. Joyce missed getting off and ended up in Ipswich. Two days later Company Punishment came out on the Bulletin Board with a weeks Restriction to Base for Marshall and Philbin. Lt. Joyce also arrived back the next morning too. The boys sure did give Marshall and Philibin the razz about being restricted. You can see what these "Mild and Bitters" will do to a guy.

15 September 1944, M/ Sgt. Fulton, T/Sgts. Buchanan and Sheedy from 7 days furlough to duty. All three went to Edinburgh, Scotland and came back to London for two days before returning to Base. Scotland is rally the place to see.

Sgt. O'Keefe, Tec 5 Marzec and Pvt. Holmberg from duty to furlough, 7 days.

16 September 1944, Cpl. Glorius from Detached Service, Com Z Depot, Q-107, APO 554 to duty. He worked in the Subsistence, Clothing & Equipment and Cleaning & Preserving Sections. Says they don't work you too hard, in fact was a nice rest for two weeks.

17 September 1944, Very good news this afternoon over the BBC, when they announced at 1545 hours about the 1st Allied Airborne Army landing in Holland. Things do look good now and that sort of helps the morale out.

1st Lt. Joyce from duty to Detached Service, 14 days, Com Z Depot, Q-107, APO 554 PP #12, Special Order #260, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 16 September 1944.

Sgt. Nettleton from duty to Detached Service, 14 days, Com Z Depot, Q-107, APO 554 PP #12, Special Order #250, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 15 September 1944.

Another nice Sunday in the ETO and these are the kind of days what make a fellow want to go home for sure. It was quite the sight to see all the C-47's going across the sky returning from Holland.

18 September 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth, PP #2, Special Order #251, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 16 September 1944.

The Base is getting ready for the big two day Party celebrating the completion of 200 missions by the 100th and is supposed to be quite the affair.

The song "I'll Walk Alone" has played on the American Forces Network, Duffel Bag Program, for 21 days straight and sung by Lilly Ann Carroll with Louie Prima's orchestra. it is the favorite of Pirtle, Jim, Duckbutter, Sims, Mickey, Glorius, Gies and all the other boys. Duckbutter swoons every time he hears it on the radio.

The following letter was sent through distribution to all organizations of the 100th Bomb Group.

HDQRS.. 3D BOMBARDMENT DIVISION

Office of the Commanding General

APO #559

16 September 1944

200.6

SUBJECT : Commendation

TO : Commanding Officer, 100th

Bombardment Group (H)

APO #559

1. I wish to extend my most hearty congratulations to all personnel of your station on completion of the 200th mission performed by the Group. During the last 100 missions, your organization has participated in operations which have materially contributed to the successful outcome of the war. Prior to 6 June 1944, you were primarily engaged in defeating the German Air Force and in preparing for the assault on the continent. Subsequent to 6 June 1044, you have supported the ground operations and have intensified the operations against strategic targets in the German homeland. These last 100 missions have been carried out in 151 days, and the delivery of that number of effective attacks in such a short period is a tribute to the teamwork and coordination of your personnel.

2. Please extend to all Officers and Men on your station my appreciation for the outstanding work which they have done. Their achievements reflect the highest credit upon themselves and the Army Air Forces as a whole.

/a/ E. E. Partridge

/t/ E. E. PARTRIDGE

Major General, U.S. Army

Commanding

19 September 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from Detached Service Isleworth to duty.

T/Sgt.Marshall and Tec 5 Terry from Detached Service , Castle Bromwich, Birmingham and Stone PP #6, Special Order #253, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 18 September 1944. A miracle was performed this morning when they got Marshall out of bed at 0600 hours. Most of the boys in his hut thought a Buzz Bomb must have hit near-by when they saw him up.

1st. Lt. Krinke from duty to Absent Sick, 65th General Hospital, APO 587, (LD). Burke had to go to the 65th General Hospital this afternoon and tried to see Lt. Krinke, but they said he had the mumps and was in an isolation ward. The "Old Man" is sweating it out now to see whether he will come down with them.

20 September 1944, All personnel of the Base had to attend a meeting in the Sub Depot Hanger No.1 last night at 1930 hours. It was concerning the big Party of the 30th of September and the Chaplains wanted to make a speech about the 2000 women that are supposed to be on the base for two days. It was put to a vote whether to have the girls at the party and most every one was in favor of it, in fact three quarters of the personnel were in favor of it.

The 1141st QM Co. has been in operation for two years and five months and still has the same Commanding Officer since it was activated. Also ten Enlisted Men of the original fellows left. Image there are very few outfits like that anywhere.

It was rumored around the base that two or three Buzz Bombs passed over here early this morning, and to back that rumor up, the BBC said on the news broadcast that the Germans sent some over.

Dillen and Crooks and some of the other boys made a trip to Dickleburgh, as usual had a tough time cycling back to the base. From the way it looks Mayor Marzec and Alderman Crooks lost out in the last election, cause they haven't been going to Dickleburgh quite so often. Philbin and Marshall can leave the base now after their week restriction.

The following is the contents of a booklet from Hqs. 8th Air Force, England dated 15 September 1944 on the War Bond Drive.

THE BOND-DRIVERS' JUBILEE--Dedicated to the winners of honors and prizes in the Eighth Air Force "VICTORY SQUADRON" War Bond Drive.

The Eighth Air Force "Victory Squadron" War Bond Drive !!

1. When was it? 29 Aug. - 2 Sept. 1944.

2. What were its purpose?

a. To foster spirit and unity in the 8th.

b. To increase soldier's savings

3. Was the War Bond Goal reached? Yes, the announced goal of $6,000,000 was exceeded by approximately $3,000,000.

4. What Command exceeded it's goal by the greatest amount? 8th Air Force Service Command reached 156.2% of it's quota - Commanded by Brig. General Donald R. Goodrich. War Bond Officer: Captain William E. Park.

5. What Command won second honors: Eighth Fighter Command, with 154.5%, Commanded by Brig. General Francis H. Griswold. War Bond Officer; Capt. James E. Blake.

6. What Station exceeded it's quota by the greatest amount? A.A.F. 136, of the 3rd Bomb Division with 276%. Commanded by Col. William B. David. War Bond Officer: Major Donald C. Samuel.

7. Who was the runners-up? A.A.F. 152, with 230%; A.A.F. 367, with 209.4%; A.A.F. 105, with 203.4% and A.A.F. 104, with 203.2%.

8. What was the largest individual purchase? $30,350. invested by Cpl. Irvin J. Brod.

9. How many Stations of the Command failed to reach their assigned quota? NONE!!!, every Station in the 8th Air Force exceeded it's quota.

PROGRAM

Abbey Lawn 1715 hour here

THE U.S. ARMY BAND

Playing the type of music for which it is famous !!!

PRESENTATION OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:

Brigadier General J. A. Samford, Deptuty Commander for Administration, representing Lieutenant General James H. Doolittle, Commanding the 8th Air Force, acknowledges the outstanding campaign contribution of the one Command and one Station.

PRESENTATION OF THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
The winner completing his call and talking with the person of his choice in America.

PRESENTATION OF 2ND GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
The wheel of chance whirls ... someone wins a personal appearance on a radio broadcast to the Unites States.

PRESENTATION OF 3RD GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
Eight young men meeting eight young ladies ... "Dinner at Eight," with Bebe Daniels to follow.

FINALE OF THE U. S. ARMY BAND.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT; Too much credit cannot be given to the many individuals, staff sections, and Army units, whose enthusiastic assistance in the organization of the "Victory Squadron" War Bond Drive made the endeavor possible. Nevertheless, it is with pride and admiration that the deepest tribute of all is tendered to those who understood the mission with characteristic spirit and determination, and who obliterated the campaign target, as they have obliterated so many other targets ..... to the men and women of this great Air Force.

21 September 1944, T/Sgt. Marshall and Tec 5 Terry from Detached Service, Castle Bromwich and Stone to duty.

Pfc. Stapleton from Absent Sick, 65th General Hospital, APO 587 to duty.

Again last night we has some Buzz Bombs over the Base and land near here. Makes a guy sit up and take notice.

22 September 1944, Sgt. O'Keefe, Tec 5 Marzec and Pvt. Holmberg from 7 day furlough to duty. O'Keefe and Marzec went to Torquay, England near Exeter. They sure did build it up as the place to go, had good eats, lots of scotch, nice sleeping accommodations and not many GIs there. To get more details about the 7 days have a confidential talk with Mickey and Lefty. Holmberg went to London and had quite a story to tell.

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

Philbin had quite a discussion with the "Old Man" today and from it he has decided to call him "Daddy" instead of "Old Man" after the lecture he received.

Conway dropped in today to see us. Had to come up for some rations cards. He was telling us that he, Easter and Kotick would be going home sometime soon, cause their Personnel Officer called for a list of fellows over thirty-five years of age. We told him not to build too many hopes on such things. He still going to Scunt Thorpe on his furlough. His signature now is M/Sgt. Edward J. Conway, Good Conduct Medal, ETO Ribbon w/3 stars and Presidential Citation.

When you want to bring Pirtle to the boiling point, just ask him if he all the filling done -- AR's, WD Circulars, USSTAF Regulations, 8th Air Force Memorandums, etc., in fact he is know as "Filling Pirtle."

23 September 1944, The report on Lt. Krinke having mumps was false, cause we called him at the 65th General Hospital and he doesn't have them, so isn't in insolation ward. His sister had called him last night, so gave her his number.

Henes had quite the masterpiece. Had a picture taken down in London of himself with a fatigue hat and coat on and holding a book entitled "Post War Laundry" by A. Wringer.

"Papie" Fulton had some mail from his "Dot" and what do you think he said, "You know what? She loves me." and that is what he always says everytime a blue and white envelope comes through.

Lt. Cohen, who was Finance Officer at Great Ashfield, was transferred to this Base and Capt. Isaacman has been transferred to Mendlesheim. Lt. Cohen is an Ex-83rd Serv Gp Officer.

24 September 1944, Sims has finally declared he would like to be a thirty year man and asked for an application to re-enlist after the Duration plus six months. "I like this Army life," Sims said. Congratulations Sims on your being so patriotic.

They had a tea dance at the Sergeant's Club from 1700 to 2200 hours tonight. Plenty of scotch, beer and eats on hand, in fact Marshall and Salvo made over 500 sandwiches. When the party was over you couldn't find anything to eat after those civilian gals got through going through the sandwiches, cookies, cake, etc.. The WAC's and civilian girls were in full force and the Century Bomber furnished the music for dancing. A good time was had by all from all reports.

25 September 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth PP #1, Special Order #258, Hqs. Station 139, APO 559 dated 23 September 1944.

The main topic on the Base and probably in the whole ETO at the present time is the Demobilization Program the War Department has out, especially after last weeks Yank came out with the full details. Everyone is confused about the whole thing and no one seems to know what it is all about. When the discharge is in our pocket we shall believe we have been demobilized. There are plenty of discussions and arguments about the whole plan around the huts at night.

We had one Buzz Bomb go over last night around 2200 hours and two more Red Alerts this morning early.

We really had a good shake-up tonight around 1900 hours when the Germans let a V-2 rocket land about two miles from here, near where the Colored boys are stationed. Of course there was plenty of rumors flying about as to what it was, some thought a B-24 or English plane had crashed, some thought a Buzz Bomb landed. It sure did make the fellows get on the move when it hit, cause some went under the beds and others just stood in their tracks not knowing what to do.

Burke and some of the boys were talking last night about an incident that happened two months ago or so, when O'Keefe was on a pass in London. As anyone knows, anyone can get on a box in Hyde Park, London and give a speech. Well Mickey got on his box and started giving a speech, but hadn't gone very far when some Major came along and put a halt to it. The boys did get quite a laugh from that and gave him the razz.

26 September 1944, Sgt. Henes and Tec 5 Weiford from Detached Service, Isleworth to duty.

3rd Bomb Division Special Order #266 dated 22 September 1944 came through and had S/Sgt. Blaine and Tec 4 Kolb (Ex-188th Men) going back to the US. They are both married, have one child and have been over here in the ETO two years, so that is how they were sent back on the rotation plan.

1st Lt. Krinke from Absent Sick, 85th General Hospital, APO 587 to duty.

27 September 1944, Pfc. Stapelton from duty to furlough.

Talked to S/Sgt. Jarrell today and he has 22 missions and S/Sgt. Rohrer has 12. Jarrell hopes to finish soon and orders. is trying to got on crew.

1st Lt. Krinke went to London on business for the big two day Party this coming week-end, but was not on orders.

We had three explosions today at different times and lt. is rumored that the V-2 is going again.

Our Dear 1/Sgt. Sgt. Philbin made a very broad statement today when he told us he wanted to stay in England for quite awhile. Seeing that he was born in Liverpool says he would like to go back there and open up a "Fish and Chip" Joint. He would really hit the spot there if he had a mustache and got a nice big pipe. According to the Yank he can be discharged right here on the spot, so we shall see about it. Could it be he has had trouble with the fairer sex in the U.S.?

28 September 1944, We have been watching the program Duffel Bag on American Forces Network for the request Gentle sent in. Ho wanted the song "I'll Walk Alone" played for Sgt. Duckbutter Griffin cause everytime Duckbutter hears it he swoons.

The following named Enlisted Man of this organization promoted to Sergeant as of the 25 September 1944 PP #1, Special Order #263, Hqs. Station 139, AP0 559 dated 28 September 1944.

Tec 5 Elva J. Crooks

1st Lt. Krinke returned from his London trip today and seems that he took care of all the business for the party.

29 September 1944, Another payday has rolled around., We were paid today instead of the 30th because of the party.

Tec 3 Gentle, Tec 4 Browning and Tec 5 Alexander from 7 days furlough to duty. They spent their 7 days in London and vicinity. All three of them came back with souvenirs, etc., to send home. From what they said really had a good time and saw quite a few late shows.

The following named Enlisted Man of this organization transferred in grade to the Det A. 1285th M.P. Co., Station 139, PP #6, Special Order #264, Hqs Station 139, APO 559 dated 29 September 1944.Pvt. George C. Holmberg

Sgt. Crooks had to attend a Security Lecture in Lt. Col. Jeffrey's office today at 1000 hours. Everyone had to have one before going back to the US. There isn't a guy in the outfit that wouldn't like to be getting a Security Lecture today.

Four Buzz Bombs went over early this morning and on was only about 150 feet in the air. It even shook the Huts a little bit when it went over. The new name for this place is now "Buzz Bomb Alley". Had two more during the day and one after chow tonight.

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