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TED WALTHER |
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Posted on: May 6, 2008 - 12:02pm
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Frank;
go to google and put in this: Searching for John Ford: A Life By Joseph McBride
go to page 406 Admiral Bulkeley recalls when asked about Robert Montgomery, He was assigned as Bulkeley's RON 7 Executive Officer as a LCDR.(which was usually a position filled by a senior LT., usually the Commanding Officer was a LCDR) in New Guinea. I believe I read in Jack Searles book after the Miami incident Montgomery requested combat duty.
In the photos you mention of him at the plant in Bayonne, is he on or near a boat at the pier? If so please post it.
Thanks,
TED
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TED WALTHER |
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Posted on: May 6, 2008 - 12:07pm
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Frank;
If I can find the photo which was in an old PT Boater, I will scan it and post it.
Take care,
TED
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: May 6, 2008 - 3:33pm
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Thanks Ted
I appreciate the effort. No, Montgomery is standing on the dock with Elco Executives, Irwin Chase, Preston Sutphen, and others. Not near a PT BOAT.
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: May 6, 2008 - 5:59pm
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Ted
It seems that John Waune was exempt from the service when Pearl harbor took place ( he was 34 at the time) Wayne did not enlist and was a 3A Status, which was a family deferment.
His selective service records indicate that he did not attempt to prevent his reclassification as 1-A ( draft eligible), but Repulic pictures stepped in and requested furthur deferment. In 1944, Wayne was again classified as 1-A, but the Studio obtained abother 2-A deferment for suppoirt of national health, safety, or interest. He reamined this way until the end of the War. He did go to the pacific in 1943-44 for three months touring US BASES and HOSPITALS. It is said that Waybe was forever guilty for not serving in the Military.
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