Dear Ben:
With the information provided by Cecil Doty (Mail Call 574), I was able to call Gerald Moore, Lt. Harry F. Moore’s younger brother. He was glad to hear from Cecil and me and provided some additional information. Harry was born in 1922, and graduated from El Dorado, Kansas High School. He enlisted in the Army shortly after graduation. He was stationed in Texas and married a young lady there. They had no children. The Army recognized Harry’s leadership qualifications and sent him to artillery OCS (Officers Candidate School). He graduated, attended Jump School and was assigned to the 460th. Harry’s father, also named Harry, was in World War I and participated in many American Legion activities. Gerald named one of his sons Harry. The name Harry F. Moore lives on in Kansas. He deserves to have his name on that stelle at the entrance of village of Trans en Provence (Var-France). In its liberation he gave his life.
Darrell Egner Photo sent to us by Chris Lindner. This and more will be on the website soon. - Ben
The French barracks at Soissons just before we boarded trucks for the Bulge. Anyone remember the USO comedian who put on a show for us , I believe the night before?-Ben
I would like to be put on your list. My Father was a member of the 517th.
His name is Max Bowen, on he lives in Starr S.C. thank you William
Bowen
Max Bowen was in C company.-Ben
John Alicki Regimental Hqs.
Ben some members might be interested.
Boom Boom
Specifically, the following records were affected:
NPRC FIRE DATA
DATE OF FIRE: 7/12/73
RECORDS AFFECTED:
US ARMY, 11/1/1912 TO 1/1/1960, 80% DESTROYED
US AIR FORCE, 9/25/1947 TO 1/1/1964, WITH NAMES AFTER HUBBARD, JAMES E.
16-18 MILLION RECORDS DESTROYED
Navy and Marine Corps records were not affected.
R/
Scott Langhoff
