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Message No. 907
Author: Jon O'Hara
Subject: 1st Lt Andrew B. O'Hara
Date: Thu Aug 14, 2008 16:16
IP: 67.181.247.64 (XFF: 165.69.28.56)

Message:
I am looking for anyone that might have known my father, 1st Lt. Andrew B. O'Hara -- 5th airforce-- Jolly Rogers -- "Asterperious" bomb group. I only have a few items to go from, he was a Pilot and flew the B24 Eight Ball on a mission over Wakde Island Apr. 17, 1944 which I have a in flight picture of. He also was shot down and crashed the B24 Scorpion -- some where on the beach close to Finschafen, and the crew and he were rescued a few days later at night by the Navy PT Boats. Time frame not known,but I have pictures of the crash site and a few items signed by the crew. I also have his flight jacket with the Asterperious, and Jolly Rogers patch on it. He passed away along time ago and I would appreciate any info one might have. Thank you Col. Jon A. O'Hara USMC Retr.
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Responses:
    • Re: 1st Lt Andrew B. O'HaraAnonymous, Sun May 25 10:37
      I am his grandson David Ruiz, his daughter is Juanita sister of Beverly and Glenn. The last time i saw him and grandma was around 1991. It would be nice to hear from you if you ever get the time or... more
    • Grandpa AndyKelly Morris, Sat Apr 25 10:16
      Andy married my grandma Virgina Morris in 1968 I think. They lived in Evanston until 1979 then they moved to Milton Freewater, Oregon until Grandpa died. If this sounds like your dad and want to talk ... more
      • Andy OHaraJon OHara, Mon Apr 27 11:10
        Kelly: Thank you for your response, Andy was my father, and I knew your family well. After he died I became ill myself and lost touch with Grandma Charlie, and moved to california. I remember the... more
        • Andy B O'Harabill mccord, Wed Nov 8 16:59
          Jon, my uncle 1Lt Ralph E McCord was the pilot of the 319th Bomb Squadron B-24D named "Come And Get It" serial 42-40941 and arrived with his crew to Australia in late June or early July 1943. He was... more
          • Ralph E. McCorddavid harter, Thu Nov 9 10:54
            I am the son of Major Leland I. Harter, Squadron Commander of the 320th. I have his book " Legacy of the 90th Bombardment Group." on page 83 and 84. The story of McCord is told, This is what it says. ... more
            • 90th BG 319th BS & 320th BSbill mccord, Thu Nov 9 15:14
              Nov 9, 2017 David Harter, Thanks so much for your quick post. Interesting info from the Wiley Book. Uncle Ralph's sister, my aunt Judy, bought me the book just after her brother (my dad) died. And... more
    • Re: 1st Lt Andrew B. O'Haraksheats, Mon Aug 18 08:16
      You might have some help from this site. http://www.jollyrogersweb.com/
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