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

The following named Officer and Enlisted Men from duty to Detached Service, Station 119, Horham, Det. "A", 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp. (Avn) PP #1 Special Order #55, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 2 August 1943.

1st Lt. Roland L. Banks. 0-1575710
T/Sgt Leo S. Hays, 36008487
Tec 4 Sydney C, Bailys, 35307870
Tec 4 Harry E. Tice, 33092232
Tec 5 Isadore Bolot, 32284077
Tec 5 Donald J. Fike, 39087491
Tec 5 Victor R. Marrello, 32236S39
Tec 5 Frank J. Meady, 31037404
Tec 5 John W. Tomb, 35255315
Pfc. Samuel Calabrette, 35393579
Pfc. Eugene Carbone, 35393602
Pfc. John J. Corboy, 35471221
Pvt. Rufus J. Elliott, 35443038
Pfc. William Melvin, 35507319
Pfc. Robert H. Reder, 32374641

AUGUST 1943--Overseas Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts

3 August 1943, Pfc. Droll, Absent Sick, 12th Evacuation Hospital, APO 527 to absent sick 36th Station Hospital, APO 469 (LD).

Under the provisions Of AR 600-68, the following named Enlisted Men of this organization are awarded the Good Conduct Medal PP #9, Special Order #562 Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 3 August 1943.

M/Sgt. Fulton, T/Sgt. Marshall, T/Sgt. Sheedy, S/Sgt. Buchanan,

S/Sgt. Salvo, Tec 3 Philbin, Sgt. Gentle, Tec 4 Pasma, Tec 4 Sowl, Tec 5 Browning, Tec 5 Griffin, Tea 5 Henes, Tec 5 Leonardo, Tec 5 O'Keefe, Tec 5 Terry, Pfc. Marzec, Pfc. McCurry and Pfc. Wilder.

11 August l943, Pfc. Hodor reduced to the grade of Private per Company Order dated 11 August 1943.

14 August 1943 Pfc. Rosenfeld from duty to Absent Sick 2nd General Hospital, APO 647 (LD). Seems that Mack is having the same old trouble with his Metatarsal.

21 August l943 under the provisions of AR 600-68, the following named Enlisted Men of this organization are awarded the Good Conduct Medal PP #2 Special Order #70, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 21 August 1943.

Tec 5 Bolot, Tec 5 Chuey, Tec 5 Meady, Pfc. Alexander, Pfc. Andreatta, Pfc. Barnhart, Pfc. Brown, Pfc. Congrove, Pfc. Crooks, Pfc. Droll, Pfc. Glorius, Pfc. Harrison, Pfc. Hoffman, Pfc. Kotick, Pfc. Rosenfeld, Pfc.

Weiford, Pvt. Dillon, Pvt. Easter, Pvt. Hodor, Pvt. Myer, and Pvt. Sims.

27 August 1943, Pfc. Droll, now Absent Sick, 36th Station Hospital, transferred to Det. of Patients, 36th Station Hospital, APO 6490 U. S. Army PP #6, Special Order #742 Hqs. Station 139 APO 634 dated 26 August 1943.

The following named Enlisted Men placed on Temporary Duty with Station Gunnery School PP #2, Special Order #74, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 26 August 1943.

Pfc. Edward J. Hoffman 35393543
Pfc. Woodrow W. McCurry 38177127

28 August 1943, the following named Enlisted Men placed on Detached Service with Station Gunnery School PP #8, Special Order #76 Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 28 August 1943.

Tec 4 Wendyl Sowl 15086024
Pfc. Delbert E. Barnhart 35471387
Pfc. Arthur V. Congrove 35442921

SEPTEMBER 1943--Oversea, Duty, Station 13, Thorpe Abbotts:

2 September 1943, the following named Enlisted Men placed on Detached Service, Prov Gunnery school, Snettisham, Norfolk PP #7, Special Order #78, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 30 August 1943.

Tec 4 Wendyl Sowl 15086024
Pfc. Delbert E. Barnhart 3S471387
Pfc. Arthur V. Congrove 35442921
Pfc. Edward J. Hoffman 35393543
Pfc. Woodrow W. McCurry 38177127

The two Officers and thirty-six Enlisted Men of this organization on Detached Service at Station 119 and known as Det. "A", 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn) are dropped from Detached Service on Morning Report and transferred to Station 119 Per VOCO, Hqs. IV Bomber Wing.

3 September 1943, 2nd Lt. Harold H. Krinke, 0-1574921, promoted to 1st Lt. PP #11, Special Order #246, Hqs. ETO USA dated 3 September 1943.

A Company Party and Dance was held with the 418th Bomb Sqd in the Old Officers Club. Beer, coca cola, sandwiches, cake and doughnuts were served. Music was furnished by the Base orchestra for dancing. WAAC's WAAFI's, Land Army Girls and civilian girls from surrounding villages were invited. Entertainment consisted of Jitterbug Contest, Waltz Contest and Pfc. Alexander putting on an old time Square Dance. Our 1st Sgt. had to be escorted to his Hut at an early stage of the Party due to the fact that there was too much mild and bitter" floating around.

7 September l943, the following named Enlisted Men transferred in grade to Air Corps and a signed to the 349th Bomb Sqd, 100th Bomb Group, this Stations PP #3, Special Order #86, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 7 September 1943.

Tec 4 Wendyl Sowl 15086024
Pfc. Arthur V. Congrove 35442921
Pfc. Edward J. Hoffman 35393543

The following named Enlisted Men transferred in grade to Air Corps and assigned to the 350th Bomb Sqds l00th Bomb Group, this Stations PP #3, Special Order #86, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 7 September 1943.

Pfc. Delbert E. Barnhart 35471387
Pfc. Woodrow W. M¢Curry 38177127

Pfc. Rosenfeld from Absent Sick 2nd General Hospital APO 647 to duty {LD). Everyone is hoping that they fixed his Metatarsal this time.

SEPTEMBER l943--Oversea, Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts, 100th Bomb Group.

17 September 1943, Pfc. Bogan, Det. "A", 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn) transferred to 334th Bomb Sqd., 95th Bomb Group PP#1, Special Order #113, Sq.. 95th Bomb Group, APO 634, Station 119 dated 17 September 1943.

24 September 1943, Remark of 3 September 1943, pertaining to 2nd Lt. Krinke, 0-1574921, which reads, 2nd Lt. Krinke promoted to lst Lt. is revoked and should read, 2nd Lt. Harold H. Krinke, 0-1574921 promoted to 1st Lt. PP #15, Special Order #160, War Department dated 9 June 1943. Lt. Krinke's promotion was put in before leaving the State, but was never heard from so was put into ETO Headquarters. It took three and a half months for the Special Order from War Department to catch up with Lt. Krinke.

Tec 4 Baily, Det. "A", 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn), Station 119, transferred in grade to Hq & Hq Sqds 49th Sers Gp, QM Section PP #5, Special Order #120, Hqs. 95th Bomb Group, Station 119, APO 634 dated 24 September 1943.

27 September 1943, 2nd Lt. Robert A. Thompson, 0-1581348, Det., 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn), Station 119, promoted to 1st Lt. per Special Order #270 Hqs, ETO USA dated 27 September 1943.

29 September l943, Pfc. Rosenfeld from duty to Sick Quarter (LD).

30 September 1943, Pfc. Rosenfeld from Sick Quarters to duty (LD). Didn't take to repair the Metatarsal this time, but could have been some other reason maybe?

OCTOBER l943

l October 1943, Organization started using new Morning Report, W.D., A.G.O. NO. 1 dated 1 July 1943.

The following named Enlisted Men promoted to Pfc. per Company Order #7 dated 1 October 1943.

Privates Dillon, Easter, Hodor, Myers and Sima.

2 October 1943, Sgt. Barnhart, Sgt. McCurry and Sgt. Bogan (Det. "A"), former of this organization who transferred to Air Corps as Aerial Gunner went on their first mission over Emden, Germany and returned none the worse. Most of the boys were along the runway "sweating" them in.

4 October 1943, Pfc. Rosenfeld from duty to Absent Sick, 2nd General Hospital, PP #1, Special Order #110, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 4 October 1943.

Pfc. Gallo, Det. "A" 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn), transferred in grade to Air Corps unassigned and attached to 12th Replacement Control Depot, Station 591 pending transportation to the United States for Aviation Cadet Training PP #4, Special Order #274, Hqs. 8th Air Force dated 4 October 1943.

ctober 1943, Overseas Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts 100th Bomb Groups.

5 October 1943 -- the following named Enlisted Men promoted to Technical Sergeant PP #13, Special Order #111, Hq., Station 139, APO 634 dated 5 October 1943. T/5gt. Philbin was promoted in accordance with Change No. 1 to T/O 10-437 dated 19 June 1943.

Tec 3 Thomas P. Philbin 35280657

Pvt. Daugherty, Det. "A" 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn), transferred to Hq & Hq Sqd QM Station, 49th Serv Gp, Station 119 PP #2. Special Order #130, 95th Bomb Group, Station 119, APO 634 dated 5 October 1943.

6 October 1943, the following named Enlisted Men of Det. "A", 1l41st QM Co. promoted to the grade indicated PP #2, Special Order #131 Hqs.. 95th Bomb Group, Station 119, APO 634 dated 6 October 1943.

Tec 5 Fagg and Tec 5 Louden promoted to Technician 4th Grade.

7 October 1943, our Class III Supply Section, Gas and Oil, have really beautified their place of business, with the great help of Crooks and Marzec who planted a "Christmas Tree" in front of their office. Now if you were to ask Dillon about this situation, he could give you full details on this matter. All kidding aside they really do have a nice looking place.

8 October 1943, A Company Party and Dance was held in the Old Officer's Club with the Hq & Hq Sqd, 83rd Serv Gp and 98th Serv Sqd. The Det. "A" fellows attended very nearly in full strength and all seemed to have a good time. Conway was off on a good one and all the boys have fun with him. There was plenty of beer, coca cola, food and cigarettes for all. The food was good according to the way the English girls dug in. At 2400 hours there wasn't a sign of anything left. Gus Marshall did a very excellent job on the food committee keeping all the tables filled. The Century Bombers played for the dancing. The big trouble with the parties is loading the trucks with the girls when it is time for them to go home, usually takes about a half hour to get all the GIs out of the trucks before they leave the Base.

9 October 1943, the following named Enlisted Men of Det. "A", 1141st QM Co. are promoted to Pfc. PP #2, Special Order #134, Hqs. 95th Bomb Group, Station 119, APO 634 dated 9 October 1943.

Privates Elliott, Hebert, Robinson, Tracy and Troxell.

11 October 1943, Pfc. John R. Droll, 353078682 assigned to this organization from 10th Replacement Depot, WBS, SOS ETO, APO 874 PP #1, Special Order #219 Hqs. 10th Replacement Depot, APO 874 dated 8 October 1943.

OCTOBER 1943--Oversea Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts, 100th Bomb Groups:

6 October l943, the Mayor of Dickleburgh, Marsec and one of his Aldermen, are getting to the council meeting each night. Alderman Crooks had a little accident the other night while returning from a council meeting. They have been digging a ditch along the perimeter and so in the blackout Crooks rode off the side. If there had been any ladies around they sure would have been embarrassed to tears at such language.

17 October 1943, Pfc. Myers transferred to 351st Bomb Sqd. 100th Bomb Group Order #22, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 13 October 1943.

18 October 1943, the following named Officer placed on Temporary Duty, Station 136 with 1152nd QM Co. Serv Gp (Awn) PP #11, Special Order #27, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division, APO 634 dated 13 October 1943.

2nd Lt. Jerry J. Rosenthal 0-1581348

19 October 1943, Pfc. Rosenfeld from Absent Sick, 2nd General Hospital, APO 647 to duty (LD). Again we had Metatarsal trouble, but should be all taken care of this time.

26 October 1943, a great thing happened. T/Sgt. Marshall received a cablegram from home saying his wife had a baby boy born at 0300 hours, 21 October 1943. One thing they did do right was name him James Joseph and not Augustus after his Old Man. In a letter received a few days later it was found to be a 9 lb. boy. Great work Gus and Looks like another "Blimp" for the Army of 1965 huh? All the boys in the Commissary are much relieved since that telegram arrived cause Marshall was sort of on edge "sweating the cablegram out".

27 October l943, under the provisions of AR 600-68 the following named Enlisted Men, Det. "A", l141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn) were awarded the Good Conduct Medal PP #1, General Order #4, Hqs. 95th Bomb Group, Station 119 APO 634 dated 27 October 1943.

T/Sgt. Conway, T/Sgt. Hays, S/Sgt. Spitz, Tec L Fagg, Tec 4 Louden, Tec 4 Kornblut, Tec 4 Tice, Corp. McManus, Corp. Tschappat, Tec 5 Fike, Tec 5 Marrello, Tec 5 Reich, Tec 5 Tomb, Tea 5 Waite, Pfc. Calabrette, Pfc. Carbone, Pfc. Corboy, Pfc. Elliott, Pfc. Gorman, Pfc. Hebert, Pfc. Kolke, Pfc. Melvin, Pfc. Reder, Pfc. Robinson, Pfc.. Seibert, Pfc. Sellers, Pfc. Tracy, Pfc. Troxell, Pfc. Von Bargen and Pfc. Wharton.

31 October 1943, another month gone by and another payday. Everyone in the army naturally likes to see this day come around. It means crap games, poker games, a trip to Harleston, Dickleburgh or some of the other surrounding villages to spend a few shillings or more, most always more too. It also means that five months ago tomorrow we landed in "Merry Ole England".

1 November 1943, the 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn) redesigned to 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp Avn (RS) per Section II, General Order #186, Hqs. VIII Bomber Command, APO 634 dated 1 November 1943. A final roster and initial roster was submitted to Hqs. VIII Bomber Command. All the fellows hated to see this happen because it meant a break-up of our Company and losing the Det. "A" fellows. The only good thing about this split-up was it made rating, open both here and at Station 119.

2 November 1943 Capt. Scharding made a letter of recommendation for promotion of Enlisted Men Of this organization before too many rated men came in as replacements.

The following named Enlisted Man assigned this organization from AAF Station 110 PP #13, Special Order #45, Hqs. 1st Bomb Division dated 30 October 1943.

T/Sgt. Olle R. Weedn 38086867

5 November 1943, the following named Enlisted Men are promoted to the grades indicated PP #1, Special Order #141, Hqs. 1st Bomb Division dated 30 October 1943.

Sgt. Gentle and Tec 4 Pasma promoted to Tec 3 Grade. Tec 5 Henes promoted to Sergeant. Tec 5 Browning promoted to Tec 4 Grade. Pfc. Andreatta and Pfc. Glorius promoted to Corporal. Pfc. Crooks and Pfc. Marzec promoted to Tec 5 Grade.

Pfc. Bogan, now S/Sgt. Aerial Gunner, formerly a member of Det. "A", 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn) and then transferred to 334th Bomb Sqd., 95th Bomb Group was transferred in grade to Air Corps unassigned and attached to 12th Replacement Control Depot, Station 591 pending transportation to the United States for Aviation Cadet Training PP #9, Special Order #302, Hqs. 8th Air Force dated 5 November 1943.

9 November 1943, 2nd Lt. Jerry J. Rosenthal, O-l581348, now on Temporary Duty with 1211th QM Co. Serv Gps Avn (RS) (formerly 1152nd QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn)), transferred to 1211th QM Co. Serv Gp, Avn (RS) PP #4, Special Order #50, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division, APO 634 dated 7 November 1943.

11 November 1943, Armistice Day. Lt. Keith Murray, bombardier on a B-17, (former member of the Det. 1st QM Co. (Sup) (Avn)) who was shot down over France on Labor Day, returned through the French Underground to his Base today, AAF Station 119, 95th Bomb Group. He won't say much about his trip, but if you read between his sentences can Just about figure the experiences he has been through.

12 November 1943, another Company Party and Dance held with the 98th Service Sqd. and Hq & Hq Sqd, 83rd Serv Gp in the Old Officers Club. As usual had plenty of the "mild and bitters", coca cola, eats and girls. The Century Bombers furnished the music for dancing and they are really getting good. Lt. Banks, Lt. Keith Murray, Conway, Tschappat, Tice and Kolb were our guests for the evening.

16 November 1943, we received Change No. 1 to T/O 10-437 (RS) dated 19 June The change makes the A/1st Sgt. a T/Sgt. instead of S/Sgt.

20 November 1943, the following named Enlisted Man assigned this organization from 17th Replacement Control Depot (Avn) PP #1, Special Order #13, Hqs, 8th Air Force , APO 635 dated 16 November 1943.

Pfc. Ervin A. Constant 39390621

21 November 1943, the following named Enlisted Man assigned this organization from 17th Replacement Control Depot (Avn) PP #1, Special Order #13, Hqs, 8th Air Force , APO 635 dated 16 November 1943.

Pvt. Maurice R. Anetil 31268769

22 November 1943, S/Sgt. Salvo from duty to Sick Quarter (LD). Looks sort of bad after just returning from a pass to London, doesn't it?

23 November 1943, all personnel of the Base were restricted until further notice by the Base Commander, Colonel Harding.

24 November 1943, the following named Officer assigned this organization PP #10, Special Order #67, Hqs, 3rd Bomb Division, APO 634 dated 24 November 1943.

2nd Lt. Henry H. Sine, Jr. O-1594484

The following named Enlisted Men assigned this organization PP #1, Special Order #13, Hqs, 8th Air Force Replacement Depot, APO 635 dated 16 November 1943.

Tec 5 John P. Harndan 111161898
Tec 5 Angelo J. Parenti 32374916
Pfc. Ruben E. Wuoti 36418671

At this time shall give a short summary of our former boys, who are now Aerial Gunners on a B-17. To date Sgt. McCurry is leading with seven missions. Sgt. Barnhart is second with three missions. S/Sgt. Congrove, S/Sgt. Sowl and Sgt. Myers haven't been on one as yet but are expecting it soon. Sgt. Hoffman went on his first mission 8 October 1943 and was shot down, so to date they have heard no news about him or any of the other crew members. He is considered as "Missing In Action". We all hope he is just a Prisoner of War and nothing worse than that. Seems funny to know he is down over there some where, but that is the way it goes.

25 November 1943, Thanksgiving Day and here we are in the ET0. This makes the second Thanksgiving away from home for most of us and the first one over here. We really did have a good meal, which consisted of turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, pickles, salad, bread, butter, coffee, sugar and milk. The Base being Restricted at this time, the follows couldn't do much celebrating. The Aero Club had a G.I. program so some of the boys attended. Philbin after eating his turkey dinner (and it was a big one too) took a plane ride with Sgt. McCurry on the "Practice Mission". First time he has been up in the ET0. This was of course, in addition to his other duties.

The second night in the Company Lt. Sine sort of went on a spree and had quite the time with the fellows at the Huts. He had Levi, Bonny and a few more lined up in the Orderly Room showing them how to fix bayonets before going over the top. He kept sending one of the fellows after the lst. Sgt., but Tom just stayed in the Sack. The reason he wanted to see the 1st Sgt. was to inspect the Court-Martial files. To this date there has been no Court-Martials. About 0415 hours Lt. Sine made an Inspection of the Huts with the Charge of Quarters to see if the men were warm and comfortable, so he said. Said he wanted to take care of his men. He stopped and asked Bob Dillon why he was sleeping on top of his OD's when he was cold. All this commotion Just about caused Philbin's" blood vessel" to explode.

26 November 1943, S/Sgt. Salvo from Sick Quarters to duty (LD). Philbin thought it was about time for him to quit the "Gold-bricking" and get back to work. One reason why "Curly" didn't stay longer was the lack of Nurses around Sick Quarters. New don't take this to heart "Curly" cause we are just kidding.

Philbin And Salvo suggested we have the nicknames of all the fellows in the Company, so here goes: Fulton - Pop; Marshall- Blimp or Round-Man; Philbin-Pitman or Coo; Sheedy - Pee Wee; Woedn--Ray; Buehanan--Buck or Red-head; Salvo - Curly or Baldy; Gentle-Long Drink of Water or Boogey; Pasma- Father; Henes- Littlo Willie; Browning - Brownie; Andreatt Andy; Gloriue--Hound Dog or Lover; Bolot - Izzy; Griffin--Duck-butter; Harnden--Johnnie; Leonardo--Benny; Crooks--The Alderman or Old Man; Chuey - Mike; Maraec--The Mayor; or Lefty; Meady - Mead, O'Keefe-Mickey; Parenti - Angie; Terry - Lon; Alexander - Levi or Available; Brown_-Bob; Constant--Pop II; Dati _ Mother; Dillon,-Uncle Cay; Droll - Pretty Boy, Spareribs; Easter- Fong Troy; Harrison,-Jim; Hodor-Meat; Kotick--Grandmother; Rosenfeld_-Metatarsol; Sims - London Kid or Little Lloyd or Air Raid Shelter; Weiford - Hatfield: Wilder--Senator; Wuoti- Stormy: Anctil- Frenchy or Romeo.

November 1943 Overseas Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts 100th Bomb Groups

27 November 1943, another telegram received today by Capt. Scharding who by the way is still in a daze over Little Jerry, from "Bill" stating more details about "Little Jerry". He was born 23 November 1943 in Methodist Hospital Memphis, Tennessee and baptized "John Howard" Both "Little Jerry" and "Bill" are getting along fine.

29 November 1943 web were notified by Division QM that within the next month we probably would have to furnish a cadre from our Company.

Benny Leonardo had a very good idea today. Ho suggested web sort of adopt little Joyce Riches, four year old girl, that lives near the QM Warehouse, for Christmas Day. All the fellows gladly agreed so now arrangements are being made.

30 November 1943 Pay Day, one of the most important days in a man's Army as would say, quote, "How much do I get" A collection was taken for the Christmas Party to be held for all the young children near our Base.

Leonardo Philbin and Parenti cycled to Dickleburgh to help Mayor Marzec and Alderman Crooks at their Council Meeting. Always a big one on the last day of the month. Returning to the Base was sort of hard for all of them because too many of those dark and light ales under your belt makes cycling in the Blackout tough.

1 December 1943, Private Anctil promoted to Pfc. per Company Order #8 dated 1 December 1943.

3 December 1943, In Hut #6 tonight something happened that is one for the books. Actil, Weiford, Rosenfeld, Bolot and Gentle were playing poker with the lights out. The best part was they had Terry holding a flashlight so they could see to play. At the first of the month you are liable to see anything going on such as that though.

Capt. Scharding made an Interrogation Officer PP $14, Special Order #165, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 2 December 1943.

5 December 1943, T/Sgt. Congrove and T/Sgt. Scowl made their first mission today. When talking to them after the mission they said it wasn't too bad. Of course it was a first good mission, cause they didn't run into any fightersand not much flak.

6 December 1943, Lt. Keith Murray was over to see us before leaving for London. He will get his orders in London and then go back to the good old U.S.A. Lots of luck to you Keith.

11 December 1943, was the starting of the 1141st basketball team in the ETO. Special Services are now arranging to have the gym ready for the game. There will be a base league with each outfit having a team in it. The Blister Hanger is being used for a gym.

13 December 1943, S/Sgt. McCurry made his 10th mission today and S/Sgts Congrove and Sowl made their fourth mission. All the boys have really been sweating them in.

14 December 1943, the coke situation on the Base was at an all time low. If you ask Lt. Krinke or Leonardo they will give you the inside dope on how to straighten it our or die trying.

17 December 1942, Pfc. Jim Harrison was stopped by the M.P.'s for driving up a one way street near the Commissary on the 15th of December. Today he had to report to the Provost Marshall at 1300 hours and work for two and a half hours under the supervision of an M.P. Sgt. This form of punishment is something new to everyone on the base and is not going to be tolerated.

18 December 1943, Marshall was not feeling so well today and the main reason was a slight case of the GI's.

The mail was really plentiful with most everyone receiving some. The morale hit a new high, which makes the atmosphere much better around here.

19 December 1943, Pfc. Alexander from duty to Sick Quarters (LD). For the present "Available" is and will be "Unavailable".

21 December 1943, Mayor Marsec and Alderman Crooks missed their first council meeting in Dickleburgh in quite sometime. Most of the fellows were surprised to see them around the Huts after 1900 hours. Imagine the "Pubs" sort of missed them too.

22 September 1943, the Orderly Room and Supply Room now in Hut No. 8 will be moved to Hut No. 4. Half the building will be converted into a Day Room for our Company. Plans are being made for a Christmas tree with our home-made decorations on it and also to have it in order for our Christmas Party.

23 December 1943, Philbin and Salvo have moved into the new building for Orderly Room and Supply Room, also had started to arrange the Day Room, when in walked the Old Man. Well he didn't like the arrangement, so commenced to tell them how to fix it. We all know how he is about small matters, for instance ask the Service Center. If Philbin ever came close to blowing his top, he sure did today. He was going around for two days with a puss a mile long. Capt. Scharding is sort of leery about going near the Day Room now. He didn't mean to hurt "Tommie's" feelings and feels sort of guilty. Well this is the ETO and anything can happen.

24 December 1943, Christmas Eve, but really doesn't seem like it when away from home like this. Most all of the fellows either went to Protestant Services at 2000 hours or else to Midnight Mass.

25 December 1943, Christmas Day in the ETO. Hope this will be the last one too. This makes the second Christmas away from home for most of us and the first one in the ETO. We had an excellent dinner and for proof that it was good, no one did any beefing about it. The following is the menu for Christmas dinner:

Roast Turkey
Potatoes and Gravy
Dressing and Cranberry Sauce
Pickles, Peas, and Corn
Bread, Butter, Jam, Cakes and Cookies
Coffee, Milk and Sugar
Three Kinds of Pies

Leonardo, Philbin and Marshall brought our little adopted girl, Joyce Riches, to the Day Room for the Party. She had two of her girl friends and her Mother with her because she was too bashful to come by herself. It really was something to see how happy she was with the money, candy, etc. It made all the fellows feel good seeing her happy and sort of gave them the Christmas Spirit.

Pfc. Alexander from Sick Quarters to duty (LD). So now "Available" is back for duty.

27 December 1943, Lt. Krinke finally admitted that his sifter for coke wouldn't work or function so good. He has abandoned the idea of using it at the present time.

Levi left his little dog in the Hut over night, so in the morning there was a very nice mess on the floor, enough to make Tom raise the roof. A notice went up immediately stating no dogs would be allowed in the Huts over night.

29 December 1943, this morning everyone was out of bed and at the Mess Hall by 0630 hours. The reason for the big rush was of the rumor spread around the night before that there would be fresh eggs at breakfast. To everyone's surprise they did have fresh eggs.

We received some correspondence concerning Pvt. William F. Patton, 13036108, whom we transferred out of the Company while stationed at Boise, Idaho. They requested information to enter in his Service Record. Seems he went AWOL from McClelland Field, California and took his Service Record. Of course he denied taking it. While AWOL he was convicted by Civil Court and sentenced to one year at the County Farm, City of Danville, Virginia. He must have escaped from the County Farm because he was picked up by the M.P.'s and returned to Ft. Lee, Virginia. They are trying to gather enough information together to either Court-Martial or Discharge him from the Army.

30 December 1943, under the provisions of AR 600-68, the following named Enlisted Men are awarded the Good Conduct Medal PP #3, Special Order #191, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 30 December 1943.

Tec 5 Harnden, Tec 5 Parenti, Pfc. Constant, Pfc. Davis and Pfc. Wuoti.

31 December 1943, New Year's Eve in the ETO. Most all of the fellows cycled to Harleston or Dicklebourgh to help bring the New Year in. Seems from all reports that they did the job first-rate. A year ago this time we were sitting at Pendleton Field, Oregon waiting to move to AAB, Pueblo, Colorado, also wondering where we would be year from that time. Little did we know that they would have us over hear in the ETO.

Pfc. Davis started to work in the office 30 November 1943.

1 January 1944, New Years Day spent very quietly in the ETO. The main question in most everyone's mind was where we would be a year from this date.

3 January 1944, the Air Inspector and his Staff from 2rd Bomb Division inspected the QM Warehouse this morning. This afternoon they inspected the Orderly Room and Commissary.

4 January 1944, the Beer Hall in he Post Exchange building opened for business today. From all reports it is going to be a nice place for the fellows to spend some leisure time after evening chow. You know, over a glass of good English Ale plenty of rumors can be started. Our boys will be well represented each night. They have named the Beer Hall, "Sad Sack's Shack". Really are some nice pictures on the blackout blinds and good morale builders too.

9 January 1944, Pfc. Rosenfeld transferred to the 28th Sta. Compl Sqd, this Station, PP #9, Special Order #8, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 8 January 1944.

10 January 1944, the following promotions were given to members of this organization PP #17, Special Order #10, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 10 January 1944.

S/Sgt. Buchanan promoted to T/Sgt.
Tec 5 Griffin promoted to Sergeant
Tec 5 Leonardo promoted to Sergeant
Pfcs Alexander, Dillon, Hodor and Weiford promoted to Tec 5 Grade.

11 January 1944, the following named Enlisted Men assigned this organization PP #18, Special Order #5, Hqs. 8th Air Force Replacement Depot, APO 635 dated 5 January 1944. Tec 4 Carl W. Wood, 11046495, is on the orders, but at present time sick in hospital and will join organization at a later date.

S/Sgt. Leland R. Smith, 6238106
Sgt. Ralph E. Gies, 18000603
Sgt. Edmund S. Wagner, 36323284
Cpl. William A. Roden, 33407091
Cpl. Martin M. Wright, Jr., 31134666
Pfc. Carl E. Pirtle, 37661470
Pfc. Emil S.Gola, 32185265
Pfc. Joseph O. Uhlman, 35469921
Pvt. William R. Burke, 15098747
Pvt. Alfred J. Dumolien, 16145112
Pvt. Donald B. Smyers, 36341413
Pvt. Wade H. Stapleton, 33225558

13 January 1944, 2nd Lt. Sine appointed Base Salvage Officer PP #3, Special Order #12, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 13 January 1944.

1141st basketball team played a practice game with the 1776th Ord. Co. in the Corn Hall, Harleston and lost by a score of 28 to 19.

14 January 1944, our 12 new boys, who joined the organization 13 January, really had a workout on the load of coke at Diss Station. They did a good job unloading it and made the boys from the Bomb Squadrons look sick.

15 January 1944, 2nd Lt. Sine received Secret Orders to leave immediately. His authority for leaving was Secret Letter, Hqs. 8th Air Force dated 10 January 1944. On 4 December 1943, a letter written by Lt. Sine to the C.O. requesting transfer to the Infantry. It was approved by Capt. Scharding and forwarded through channels. At the time the letter was instigated the Personnel Officer of the base and Capt. Scharding both stated it would probably take six months to be approved, if at all, but to everyone's surprise it came through in a month and six days.

16 January 1944, Capt. Scharding appointed Quartermaster vice Major Rambo PP #9, Special Order #15, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 16 January 1944.

Capt. Scharding appointed Station Sales Officer PP 10, Special Order #15, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 16 January 1944.

Major Benjamin P. Rambo, O-292645, M/Sgt. Robert B. Bunsold, 37155267, S/Sgt. Garneth C. Mathis, 31779533 and Cpl. Nicholas J. Cantanzaro, 31123142 really departed this station in a hurry. They were transferred to the Hq & Hq Sqd. 83rd Serv Gp, and had orders to leave immediately.

17 January 1944, furloughs were authorized by the Base Commander. Pfc's Davis and Kotick from duty to furlough, 7 days.

18 January 1944, Capt., Scharding appointed Purchasing and Contracting Officer PP #5, Special Order #17, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 18 January 1944.

2nd Lt. Sine departed this morning for Ipswich to get his proper traveling orders. From what he said sure hated to leave the outfit and all the fellows.

1st. Lt. Jerry J. Rosenthal (just made 1st.) was over for a short visit today and was looking fine.

20 January 1944, Capt. Scharding appointed President of the Post Exchange Council vice Major Rambo PP #11, Special Order #19, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 20 January 1944.

The following named Enlisted Men of this organization transferred in grade to the 83rd Sta. Compl Sqd, Station 142, APO 634 PP #10, Special Order #19, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division, APO 634 dated 19 January 1944.

T/Sgt. Ollie R. Weedn, 38086867
S/Sgt. Leland R. Smith, 6238106
Tec 5 Isadore Bolot, 32284077
Tec 5 Lonnie A. Terry, 15057684
Pfc. Lester F. Wilder, 35456710

20 January 1944, The Headquarters Office of the Company moved from Commissary Building to the QM Warehouse.

21 January 1944, Capt. Scharding appointed Rail Transportation Officer PP #6, Special Order #20, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 21 January 1944.

The following named Enlisted Man assigned this organization PP #18, Special Order #5, Hqs. 8th Air Force Replacement Depot dated 5 January 1944.

Tec 4 Carl W. Wood

22 January 1944, Pfc. Brown from duty to Sick Quarters (LD).

23 January 1944, everyone surprised to see 2nd Lt. Sine back today. He was dropped from the morning report on 18 January 1944, so was not shown again, but Headquarters of the Station said to just consider him a visitor. He stayed 5 days in Ispwich waiting for transportation, but the ETO couldn't get any at the present time.

24 January 1944, we some news concerning and ex-188th man today. Philibin received a letter from Cpl. Larry May, stating he would tie the knot with an English lassie on 4 March 1944. T/Sgt. John Oblak, Pfc. O'Connell, Pfc. Woolcox, Pfc. Redman and Cpl. Sexton have tied the knot with English girls too. These boys believe in all out Anglo-American relationship.

2nd. Lt. John D. Clinkman, O-1578274, who was transferred to the 28th Sta. Compl. Sqd Control Depot, Station 156, 9th Air Force PP #1, Special Order #20, Hqs. 8th Air Force dated 22 January 1944.

25 January 1944, Pfc. Davis and Pfc. Brown returned from 7 day furlough to duty. Tec 4 Browning, Tec 5 Meady and Tec 5 O'Keefe from duty to furlough, 7 days.

26 January 1944, 1st Lt. Krinke from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth PP #3, Special Order #24 Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated January 1944.

27 January 1944, 1st Lt. Banks, M/Sgt. Conway, S/Sgt. Tice, S/Sgt. Tschappat, S/Sgt. Lockhart and Cpl. Valentine transferred from 1210th QM Co. Serv Gp, Avn (RS), Station 119, APO 634 to 85th Sta. Compl. Sqd., Station 137, APO 634 PP #9 and #12, Special Order #26, Hqs, 3rd Bomb Division dated 26 January 1944. Lt. Banks, Conway, Tice and Tschappat were former members of Det. "A". 1141st QM Co. Serv Gp (Avn).

28 January 1944, Pfc. Brown from Sick Quarters to 231st Station Hospital, Absent Sick (LD).

Lt. Krinke from Detached Service, Isleworth to duty.

29 January 1944, Pfc. Uhlman from duty to Sick Quarters (LD).

30 January 1944, Chicken in the ETO. Today makes the third straight Sunday we have had chicken and does bring the morale to a higher notch, also it is rumored that we will have it every Sunday from now on.

31 January 1944, another mouth and another payday gone by. Today finishes our eighth month in the ETO.

1 February 1944, the following named Officer assigned this organization from the 1138th QM Co. Serv Gp, Avn (RS), Station 408, APO 634 PP #14, Special Order #30, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division dated 30 January 1944.

2nd Lt. Wallace S, Moore, O-1590673

Tec 4 Browning, Tec 5 Meady and Tec 5 O'Keefe returned from 7 day furloughs to duty. Tec 5 Marsec, Pvt. Dumolien and Pvt. Stapleton from duty to furlough, 7 days.

2 February 1944, Pfc. Uhlman from Sick Quarters to duty (LD).

3 February 1944, we had to ex-188th men visit us today, Clarence F. Johnson (not Tec 4) and Codrea Muntean (now Sgt.) who left the 188th QM Plat. Serv Center (Avn) in June 1942, while we were stationed at MacDill Field, Tampa, Florida. They went overseas to the ETO her in September 1942 and have been here ever since. It was swell to visit with them and hear all of all the other fellows that left us in June 1942. While here the boys had them visit our "Sad Sack's Shack."

4 February 1944, 2nd Lt. Moore appointed Base Salvage Officer PP #1, Special Order #33, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 5 February 1944.

5 February 1944, under the provisions of AR 600-38, the following named Enlisted Men of this organization are awarded the Good Conduct Medal PP #2, Special Order #34, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 5 February 1944.

S/Sgt. Smith, Sgt. Gies, Sgt. Wagner, Cpl. Wright. Pfcs.Gola and Uhlman, Pvts. Burke, Dumolian, Smyers and Stapleton.

Today was the first basketball game of the season for our team. We played the 869th Chemical Co. and won by a score of 9 to 8. Lt. Krinke, in addition to his other duties, is appointed Manager and Coach.

FEBRUARY 1944 Overseas Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts, 100th Bomb Group.

6 February 1944 Under the provisions of AR 600-38, the following named Enlisted Man of this organization is awarded the Good Conduct Medal PP #8 Special Order #35, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 6 February 1944.

Pfc. Carl E. Pirtle
Pfc. Brown from Absent Sick, 231st Station Hospital to duty (LD).

February 1944 the 1141st basketball team lost to the Base Officers team by a score of 32 to 18.

8 February 1944 Tec 5 Marzec Private Dumolien and Private Stapleton returned from 7 day furlough to duty. S/Sgt. Salvo, Sgt. Wagner, Cpl. Andreatta and Pfc. Wuoti from duty to furlough, 7 days.

9 February 1944 the following named Enlisted Men of this organization placed on Temporary Duty with 76th Station Compl Sqd. Station 174, APO 634 PP #3 Special Order #39, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division dated 8 February 1944.

Sgt. Edmund S. Wagner,36323284 (Now on 7 day furlough)
Tec 5 Angelo J. Parenti, 32374916
Pfc. John R. Droll, 35307868
Pvt. Alfred J. Dumolien, 16145112
Pvt. Donald B. Smyers, 36341413

The following named Enlisted Men of this organization placed on Temporary Duty with 85th Station Compl Sqd. Station 137, APO 634 PP #4, Special Order #39, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division dated 8 February 1944.

Cpl. William A. Roden, 33407091
Cpl. Martin M. Weight, Jr., 31134666
Tec 5 Michael S. Chuey, 35393531
Tec 5 Frank J. Meady, 31037404
Pfc. Robert W. Brown, 35442939
Pfc. Theodore L. Davis, 35528167
Pfc. James B. Harrison, 33069I14
Pf¢. Stephen S. Kotick, 35393537
Pfc, Troy Easter, 35471386

We were ordered by 3rd Bomb Division to send 14 men on Temporary Duty, but in time they will help to activate new organizations. It should be a break for some of them and that was the only reason the Captain let them go. We all hated to see them leave but it has happened to us too many times.

11 February 1944, Company Party and Dance held with the 456th Sub Depot

(Old 98th Serv Sqd) in the Old Officers Club commencing at 1930 hours. It has been three months since we have had a party 80 everyone was in the mood. As always we had plenty of beer, coca cola, sandwiches, cake and cookies. also plenty of girls for dancing too. The Dickleburgh gals were in full strength too, filling pockets and all with food.

FEBRUARY Overseas Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts, 100th Bomb Groups

12 February 1944, all the fellow, are wondering about Mayor Marzec and Alderman Crooks, they hake been missing the regular Council Meetings in Dickleburgh lately. Must be Ruby is objecting huh?

13 February 1944, we had some very good strawberry ice today made by "Napie" of the Officers Club. That really is a treat in the ETO and was the first ice cream most of the fellows had tasted since leaving the States.

2nd Lt. Peckney, stationed at QM Depot, Q-140, APO 558 was in to visit us today. He use to works in the RTO at Baer Field, Fort Wayne, Indiana when we were stationed there in 1942, and at that time he was an Enlisted Man. He said that "Camp Scharding", was now a railroad siding yard and not used for camping out anymore. Still will be known to us as "Camp Scharding".

14 February 1944, the following promotions were given to members of this organization PP #6, Special Order #44, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 14 February 1944.

Tec 5 O'Keefe promoted to Sergeant.
Pfc. Sims promoted to Tec 5 Grade.

The 1141st basketball team played the 349th Bomb Sqd and lost the second game in the league by a score of 46 to 18. To date we haven't been going so good but with practice should improve.

The Red Cross Aero Club had a dance for our Company and the 1776th Ord. Co. They served coca cola, sandwiches and cakes. The Century Bombers furnished music for dancing.

15 February 1944, S/Sgt. Salvo, Sgt. Wagner, Cpl. Andreatta and Pfc. Wuoti returned from 7 day furlough to duty. Tec 3 Pasma and Pfc. Anctil from duty to furlough, 7 days.

17 February 1944, the following named Officer assigned this organization from the 1230th QN Co. . Serv Gp, Avn (RS) PP #5, Special Order $45, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division, APO 634 dated 14 February 1944.

2nd Lt. Kenneth W. Thorpe, 0-1586973

18 February 1944, the following named Officer transferred from this organization to the 1152nd QM Co. Serv Gp, Avn (RS). Station 155, APO 634 PP #1, Special Order #45, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division, APO 634 dated 14 February 1944.

2nd Lt. Wallace S. Moore, 0-1590673

19 February 1944, we had orders for 2nd Lt. Sine to leave for Liverpool immediately, in order to catch a boat at 1440 hours, 20 February 1944. This makes the second time he has departed from the Station.

February 1944 Overseas Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts, 100th Bomb Group:

20 February 1944, 2nd Lt. Thorpe from duty to Sick Quarters (LD).

We had a telephone call from Tivetshall RTO stating 2nd Lt. Sine was on his way back here because he missed the boat at Liverpool by an hour. No one was very surprised about it though cause he got a late start and didn't think he would make it to Liverpool on time.

22 February 1944, Tec 3 Pasma and Pfc. Anctil returned from 7 day furlough Tec 5 Dillon from duty to furlough, 7 days.

23 February 1944 2nd Lt. Thorpe from Sick Quarters to duty (LD).

24 February 1944 2nd Lt. Thorpe from duty to Absent Sick, 231st Station Hospital (LD).

The following named Enlisted Men of this organization were given promotions to the grade indicated per Company Order #1 dated 24 February 1944.

Private Burke and Private Stapleton promoted to Pfc.

25 February 1944, the following named Enlisted Men, now on Temporary Duty with 76th Station Compl Sqd., Station 174 APO 634, transferred to newly activated 1237th QM Co. Serv Gp Awn (RS), PP #20, Special Order #55, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division, APO 634 dated 24 February 1944.

Sgt. Edmund S. Wagner, 36323284
Tec 5 Angelo J. Parenit, 32374916
Pfc. John R. Droll, 35307868
Pvt. Alfred J. Dumolien, 16145112
Pvt. Donald B. Smyers, 36341413

The following named Enlisted Men, now on Temporary Duty with 85th Station Compl Sqd, Station 137, APO 635, transferred to the newly activated 1238th QM Co. Serv Gp, Awn(RS), Station 137, APO 634 PP #21, Special Order #55, Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division APO 634 dated 24 February 1944.

Cpl. William A. Roden, 33407091
Cpl. Martin M. Wright, Jr., 31134666
Tec 5 Michael S. Chuoy, 35393531
Tec 5 Frank J. Meady, 31037404
Pfc. Robert W. Brown, 35442939
Pfc. Theodore L. Davis, 35528167
Pfc. James B. Harrison, 33069114
Pfc. Stephen S. Kotick, 35393537
Pfc. Troy Easter, 35471386

The 1141st basketball team lost a close game to the 456th Sub Depot by a score 32 to 30.

FEBRUARY 1944—Overseas Duty, Station 139, Thorpe Abbotts, 100th Bomb Group:

26 February 1944, Pfc. Pirtle stated working in the Orderly Room today.

28 February 1944, Sgt. Henes from duty to Detached Service, London PP #1 Special Order # 6, Hqs. Station 139, APO 634 dated 27 February 1944.

29 February 1944, Tec 5 Dillon returned from furlough, 7 days to duty.

T/Sgt. Marshall, T/Sgt. Philbin and Sgt. Leonardo from duty to furlough, 7 days.

Another month gone by, which means another Payday. Everyone has been remarking how the time has been flying by. Gentle was in today to see if he could sign the payroll for March already. Sgt. McCurry came into the office today wanting Sheedy to take a plane ride while they slow-timed the engines. Really was a beautiful day to go up too, cause could get a good look at England from the air.

Sgt. Henes from Detached Service, London to duty.

MARCH 1944

1 March 1944, the 1141st basketball team played the last game in the league against the 1276th M.P. Co. and as usual we lost by a score of 30 to 20. It was a fairly close game, but we just couldn't get going. The main thing about the games was the good exercise that we did get, which was worth it.

2 March 1944, S/Sgt. McCurry finished his 25 missions today. All the boys sure were happy about it but not half as happy as Mac was He sure was a relieved man and could tell it by looking at him. First thing he did was wire his wife that he was through and started thinking about going home. T/Sgt. Congrove made his

18th today. T/Sgt. Myers made his 14th and T/Sgt. Sowl was brought back after taking off on his 15th mission and taken to the hospital. S/Sgt. Barnhart is still at the same place as he was four months ago 6.

3 March 44, we received some bad news today about S/Sgt. Congrove. Report has it that his crew went down in Sweden or thereabouts, 80 we all are hoping they landed safe and sound. This was his 19th mission and only had 6 more to go.

The Old Man received four shots in the arms and is feeling rather low from the effects.

6 March 1944, Sgt. Henes from duty to Detached Service, Isleworth PP #5 #62 Hqs. Station 139 APO 634 dated 4 March 1944.

7 March 1944, T/Sgt. Marshall, T/Sgt. Philbin and Sgt. Leonardo returned from furlough to duty. Tec 5 Crooks from duty to furlough, 7 days.

Sgt. Henes from Detached Service, Isleworth to duty.

9 March 1944, the following named Enlisted Men assigned this organization from Hq & Hq Sqd, 3rd Bomb Division APO 634 PP #20 Special Order #68 Hqs. 3rd Bomb Division, APO 634 dated 8 March 1944.

Pfc. Herbert M. Meyers, 32500285
Pvt. William M. Douglas, 34807643
Pvt. William G. Jarrell, 14049842

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