380th Bomb
Group Association
World War II Veterans Group
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Recently reported TAPS (Reported 2024-2025)
Reported in Newsletter #83 (September 2025)
528th - Lloyd George Brassington, Ground Staff, DOD October 16, 2001, Madison, Wisconsin, email correspondence with Jack Johnson; findagrave.com
528th - William D. Brew, Bombardier, Tiffany's Crew; Adjutant; Bill was 102 when he passed peacefully on May 13, 2025, Henderson, Nevada, reported by his family
529th - Eileen Burns, widow of William A. Burns, DOD December 28, 2024, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Pittston, Pennsylvania (returned newsletter, internet search)
529th - William A. Burns, Assistant Radio Operator/Gunner, Harrison's Crew (39), DOD September 23, 2011, Pittston Township, Pennsylvania (internet search)
529th - Albert Busedu, Gunner, Deaner's Crew (51), DOD August 17, 2025, Quakertown, Pennsylvania, reported by his niece, Lisa Busedu, and his friend, Spencer R. Rackley IV
529th - Suzanne "Suzi" Neff, widow of Bryce H. Neff (Navigator, Benson's Crew, he died April 19, 2013), DOD June 18, 2018, Fort Collins, Colorado (returned newsletter, internet search)
530th - Paul A. Cazaubon, Jr., Aircraft Maintenance Technician, DOD July 18, 2013, Covington, Louisiana, after a long and well-lived life at age 93, reported by his son, Mike Cazaubon; Mike shared the following about his father: He didn't tell too many stories about the war. I do recall him saying he had a great fondness for the Australians he met. That they had a pet wallaby they named "Sis" at one airfield. That the Japanese bombed them a few nights near Darwin. How they moved flight operations to the Philippines and eventually to Okinawa. And that he didn't particularly enjoy flying, though he had to on occasion as part of maintenance checks.
530th - Nikki Chrisanthon, widow of Nick Chrisanthon (Bombardier, Cooper's Crew, he died December 11, 2021), DOD July 27, 2023, Ocean City, New Jersey (returned newsletter, internet search)
530th/531st - Calvin C. Killingsworth, Ground Staff, Communications, Radio Mechanic; DOD October 26, 2024, Hahndorf, Australia; he had just celebrated his 100th birthday on March 26, 2024; reported by his son, Roger
530th/531st - Joan Pounsett, widow of Calvin C. Killingsworth, DOD November 19, 2024 (at the age of 96), Hahndorf, Australia, reported by her stepson, Roger Killingsworth
530th - Louis Willis Pelligrini, Ground Staff, Maintenance, Crew Chief, DOD August 20, 2007, Lehigh, Oklahoma, reported by his niece, Margaret Payne
530th - Harry W. Tignor, Gunner, Ferguson's Crew (86), DOD May 15, 1961, Beverly, New Jersey, email correspondence with his granddaughter, Tracey Cummins; findagrave.com
531st - Howard C. Brown, Navigator, Henderson's Crew (92), DOD March 25, 2015, Ardmore, Oklahoma, findagrave.com
531st - Lanelle Parish Brown, wife of Howard C. Brown, DOD July 6, 2011, Ardmore, Oklahoma, findagrave.com
531st - Walter A. Crowe, Jr., Pilot, Henderson's Crew (92), DOD March 7, 1995, Tampa, Florida, findagrave.com
531st - Sidney Goodman, Gunner, Henderson's Crew (92), DOD February 24, 1998, Abington Township, Pennsylvania, findagrave.com
531st - Ruth Eleanor Rankin, widow of Stephen W. Rankin (Pilot, Low's Crew, he died December 16, 2014), DOD May 13, 2025, Oshkosh, Wisconsin (returned newsletter, internet search)
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 - 30 September 2025