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Message No. 314

Message:
I am a serving police officer in Qld Australia, and wish to pass on the following information. I have just completed 2 years in a remote aboriginal community, named "Doomadgee".

With the help of many local business in Mt Isa, Burketown, Doomadgee and surrounding road houses I have built a memorial wall with the assistance of local labourers and aboriginal youth.

April 2003 the Memorial Wall was commemorated and the plaques were unvealed. The wall is to commemorate the crew of the B24 "Little Eva" and the events surrounding what had occurred. (Crash landed on Dec 42 and the events of the crews survival and tragic loss.)

All members of the crew, and relevant details have been placed on a plaque for all visitors, locals and travellers to view this wall. There are also 3 flagpoles flying the US Flag, Aboriginal Flag and the Australian flag. This area is now a devoted park area within the township and a major focus for all visitors to the township.

I will be taking on another transfer at Lockhart River shortly, (which is Iron Range) I hope to also implement a memorial at Iron Range during my stay, upon local approval, perhaps even an commemoration.

If any members/relatives/authors/historians can assist me with photos, information and old factual events through emails/letters etc that would be mostly apprieciated. All mail can be sent to
Michael MUSUMECI, PO BOX 597 Mareeba Qld Australia 4880. or email me ironrange189"at"hotmail.com

All information will be used inconjunction with a book about the 90th Bomb Group whilst at Iron Range to treasure such memories. Please advise if anyone may help with my enquiry, and I will also endevour to place a pic of memorial at Doomadgee for "Little Eva" on the web soon.

Feel free to contact me about such, as the efforts of the 90th Bomb Group should never be forgotten.

Message No. 314 ▷ Parent Message No. 314 ▷ Grandparent Message No. 314

Responses:

Iron Range and LITTLE EVA — Pete, Thu May 20 20:50

Ladies and Gents, I have also been researching Iron Range and if anyone is looking for information on the area, I would suggest they contact Roger Marks. His Website is members.dodo.com.au/qaww2 I... more
tidbit on LITTLE EVA — joyce falba, Sat May 8 08:34

My father stated his crew flew LITTLE EVA from Hawaii to Australia and had the first 3 to 4 missions on her before another crew borrowed her and she later crashed. The other plane THE EAGER BEAVER... more
- ironrange — mick, Sat Sep 17 09:46
  
  Joyce Can you please contact me as soon as possible ironrange189@hotmail.com Thanks Mick
- Little Eva — Larry Looby, Sun May 9 06:49
  
  My uncle did not fly in this plane but then again I do not know the name of his plane. He was Thomas C. Sippel also known as Tommy or Sipp. He flew with Major Falkner up until the Major became... more
- - Sippel — joyce falba, Sun May 9 09:10
    
    Sorry Larry, my dad didnt recognize the name. He said its rather difficult because people served at different times and different squadrons. Dad was in the earlier part of the war and came home with... more
  - - sippel — larry looby, Sun May 9 09:55
      
      Sally could I send you a picture of Sipp? Sipp was the first group over there. He flew over as a part of Capt Enlowes crew then was assigned to Maj. Faulkner. Sipp's cousin 2Lt. William Sippel was... more
    - - Re: sippel — Anonymous, Thu May 13 21:43
        
        Larry Would you have any information, photos, documents that could assist with the research I am doing on Iron Range. Email to ironrange189@hotmail.com Thankyou
      - ironrange — larry looby, Fri May 14 15:47
        
        I have a few, I will email them out.
      - picture — joyce falba, Sun May 9 09:58
        
        Sure, I would be pleased to receive a picture of Sip. TY. My dad lives out of state from me but I can save it for him as well. He doesnt own a computer. He thinks it would be hard to use.(g)
      - Re: picture — Anonymous, Thu May 13 03:14
        
        Joyce Can you send me any information photos etc re Iron Range? Michael
- Little Eva — Bonnie Dilwortoh, Sat May 8 23:55
  
  I have a photo of Little Eva. I can email it to you if you would like. I also have a photo of Eager Beaver. Bonnie
- - Little Eva — Anonymous, Mon May 10 20:30
    
    Please forward photos and any other relavant information that you think may assist to; ironrange189@Hotmail.com Many thanks for your assistance.
  - picture of LITTLE EVA — joyce falba, Sun May 9 09:03
    
    Sure. My email as above mrstiger925@aol.com for sending a picture of LITTLE EVA. Dad has a zillion pictures of the EAGER BEAVER though but thank you. It was a little bit of a sore spot with their... more
  - Little Eva — Bonnie Dilworth, Sat May 8 23:58
    
    I meant to allow my email address to show with my last response. Not to mention I spelled my own last name incorrectly. Bonnie Dilworth

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