380th Bomb
Group Association
World War II Veterans Group
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Recently reported TAPS (Reported 2024-2025)
Reported in Newsletter #82 (March 2025)
528th - Earl L. Maltbie, Jr., Gunner, Chulay's Crew, DOD October 1, 2024, Jefferson City, Missouri, from online search: https://www.hudsonrimerfh.com/obituary/earl-maltbie-jr
529th - Francis R. ("Mac") McMullen, Gunner, Barton's Crew, DOD May 19, 2021, Emmett, Kansas, from online search: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sthelenastar/name/francis-mcmullen-obituary?id=10393977
530th - George N. DeLoache, Aircraft Commander, DeLoache's Crew (64), Ground Staff, Special Services Officer, DOD June 10, 2016, Aiken, South Carolina, from Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164609025/george-nichols-deloache
531st - John J. McGrath Sr., Gunner, Ziegler's Crew, DOD May 14, 2017, Maplewood, New Jersey, from his grandson, Paul Lamagna https://obits.nj.com/us/obituaries/starledger/name/john-mcgrath-obituary?id=16120900
Reported in Newsletter #81 (August 2024)
531st - Marie Anderson-Johnson, widow of Robert ("Andy") J. Anderson, Pilot, died on 11 August 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (reported by her grandson, Rick Williams). Marie and Andy attended many of the 380th reunions, and Marie continued attending after Andy passed in 2002, often with her good friend Doris Mitchell. Marie turned 100 on 19 November 2023. She was a good friend to the group and will be sorely missed.
Reported in Newsletter #80 (April 2024)
528th - Frank J. Chulay, Acft Cmdr, Chulay's Crew, DOD April 12, 2024, Lincolnwood, Illinois, reported by his son-in-law, Dennis Dolgin. Frank was 102 at the time of his passing; a memorial service will be held in late June in Lincolnwood where Frank had been mayor.
529th - Sharon K. LaFlech, widow of William E. LaFlech (Pilot, Bowman's Crew, DOD October 12, 2010), DOD February 14, 2024, Highland, Indiana, internet search.
529th - Paul Newman Beilstein, Bombardier, Kroes' Crew (56), DOD February 8, 2024, Valley Springs, California, reported by his family. Paul was 98 at the time of his passing; he almost made it to 99!
529th - Sharon R. Previs, widow of George J. Previs Sr. (Armorer Gunner, Swanson's Crew, DOD January 7, 2023), DOD November 28, 2019, New Milford, Connecticut, internet search.
531st - James E. Taylor, Ground Staff, Supply Clerk, DOD December 27, 2011, Auburndale, Florida, reported by his grandson, Richard A. Brown, Jr.
531st - Catherine L. Bryant, widow of Therence (Ted) Bryant Jr. (Engineer, Olearczyk's Crew, DOD January 6, 2010), DOD February 9, 2024, Dothan, Alabama, internet search.
531st - Anna A. Debevec, widow of Tony J. Debevec (Navigator, Lenihan's Crew, DOD March 1993), DOD February 3, 2024, New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported by her daughter, Donna Crowell. Anna was 102 at the time of her passing!
531st - Larry Joseph Wells, son of Joseph H. Wells (Gunner, Magee's Crew, DOD April 17, 2015), DOD January 29, 2024, Springboro, Ohio, reported by his widow, Colleen.
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The final last hurrah was held in Tucson, Arizona, November 1-4, 2018, at the Radisson Suites, 6555 E Speedway Blvd. No further annual reunions planned, although there's the possibility of having future reunions, but not on an annual basis (and certainly not until we get past this COVID-19 pandemic!!) - stay tuned!
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Last updated - 3 April 2025