anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: claudia (glowik)gravin
On: 12/06/2005

my dad, walter s. glowik, served on the 401st bombardment group in squadron 612 from 1943 to 1945. a few years ago, my dad tried to get the bronze star (metorious) that he earned but never got because he was shipped out of deenethorpe before it could be issued to him. he served under colonel bowman and later under colonel garland. he is in poor health and this is suddenly very important to him. i have written to nprc web but have not heard anything from them. if anyone can help me make this happen for him i would appreciate it. thanks. claudia (glowik) gravin

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: Ed Login
On: 12/06/2005

Hi Claudia
Email me at eman1134@juno.com re: Walt Glowick Star

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: Jean Dawkins
On: 12/07/2005

Hello Claudia, My Dad, Willis Vern Dawkins served with your dad, and I have a photo of them together. I would be glad to share it with you. Dad was master sergeant on the ground crew of the Heavenly Body until she went down with almost 100 missions to her credit. I don't know the name of the second plane. Please see if your Dad remembers my Dad. My Dad passed away in 1988 and would not talk about his time in the war with me but he did tell my Mother some things. Hug your Dad for me since I cannot hug either of them. Will be talking to you.

Jean (in Texas)

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: Jean Dawkins
On: 12/07/2005

Hello again Claudia, If you would like to email me my address is: dapawkings@sbcglobal.net. Use the subject line "Walter and Vern" and I will know that it is from you. My Mother is very excited that I have found or been found by one of Dad's frineds from Deenethorpe. Take care. Jean

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: Jim
On: 12/09/2005

Claudia, I'm currently in the Air Force and will tell you that getting these medals issued after all these years can be a long, grueling process. I don't normally advocate this but, since time may be of the essence, I suggest you contact your local congressman's office. Most have a military liaison who can help cut through the red tape for you. You'll still need the documentation of your father's service, but I've heard a good liaison officer can shorten this process from 6 months to 6 weeks. Good luck.

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: claudia glowik gravin
On: 12/18/2005

dear jim,
thank you so much for your reply. i will contact our congressman's office as you suggested.

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: claudia glowik gravin
On: 12/18/2005

ed,
was wondering if you knew my dad or if you knew how i could obtain the bronze star for my dad.

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: claudia glowik gravin
On: 12/18/2005

hi jean,
tried responding to you on the email address that you sent but i keep getting a failure notice so i hope that you get this message through the 401st site. i was wondering if you got my email containing the memories that my dad has of your father that i posted on the forum on saturday, november 26, 2005. if you didn't, i'd be glad to post it again. i would love the picture of our fathers that you have. my dad is so intent on getting the bronze star that he earned for meritorious service (100 missions) but i can' seem to get it for him. sincerely, claudia glowik gravin my email address is travelling_c@yahoo.com.

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: Jean Dawkins
On: 12/20/2005

Hi Claudia,
I sent you three pictures tonight by email and will do my best to send more tomorrow night. Sure would like to visit with your Dad!

Re: anyone who served on the 401st squadron 612 in 1943-1945

Posted:
By: E Login
On: 01/31/2007

Dear Claudia, I saw your message on the 401st web site about your father. This brought back memories as I too was supposed to receive the bronze star and the silver star.
I too was a mechanic--612th squadron. Write me personally on my email address