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I live near Gusap in PNG. The company that owns the land has recently constructed a war remembrance monument to recall the battles in this area. The monument has 4 faces – one for an inscription, the other 3 for Australian, US and PNG forces.
The US 5th Army Airforce is of course remembered.
If anyone wants a photo I can send one. I spent yesterday picking up old bomb crates etc – still some stuff around including live ammo.
Thanks
Greg Kirkpatrick
Hi Greg,
That is very interesting information. Thank you for stopping by and sharing it with us. Maybe we will take you up on that offer. You also might want to get in touch with Peter Dunn, who lives in Australia. His site is here.
Thanks again!
Thanks – I just sent him the pictures
I am the daughter of Bill A. Montgomery (Colonel, USAF, Retired) looking for any survivor’s who can give me some information about my father and any pictures of him while he was with the 312th Bomb Group in New Guinea.
Hello Lynn,
It looks like your father was interviewed for our 312th book, Rampage of the Roarin’ 20′s, as there are a few quotes and recounts from him. There is also one picture of him in a group photo, as well as a couple of his own photos that are cited as part of “Bill A. Montgomery’s Collection.”
I am not sure whether or not you are familiar with this book or these aspects of the book that include your father, but you can learn more about our book through this website, or by calling 303-499-0530 if you are interested.
All best,
IHRA