Historical Documents from World War II
Shack, The
Class 43-11, San Angelo Army Air Field, San Angelo, Texas
Authors:
- none listed
Published:
- August 1943
Categories:
- Bombardment
- Training
Class/Unit Number:
- 43-11: Class 43-11
Special Features:
- Hometowns - Includes cadets' hometowns
- Signatures - Includes signatures of cadets and/or instructors
Locations:
- San Angelo Army Air Field; San Angelo, Texas, USA
Contributors:
- Michael Hernandez
Repositories:
- Private Collection
This is one of 31 items in the Shack (San Angelo) series.
Direct Link (Item 000348):
- https://aafcollection.info/items/list.php?item=000348
Citation:
- Army Air Forces Collection, "Shack, The: Class 43-11, San Angelo Army Air Field, San Angelo, Texas" (item 000348), AAF Collection, https://AAFCollection.info/items/list.php?item=000348 (accessed 25 April 2024).
Added: September 13, 2012
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Class book for bombardier class 43-11 at the San Angelo Army Air Field, San Angelo, Texas.
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Comments
[2] Katie (11-Nov-2013 11:55 PM)
Hello- I came across this when searching for my great uncle 2nd lt Francis Leo Barr. He went MIA on feb 4, 1944. Do you happen to have pictures of him from this year book? Or any directions to where I can get some? I am sure it will make my pappy's (and his younger brothers) year.
[3] Mike Voisin (12-Nov-2013 11:58 AM)
Katie, Francis L. Barr does appear on page 20. You can view or download the book by clicking on an icon in the View column above. He may appear in other pictures in the book, but I do not have any other separate pictures.
[4] Kathy Smith (29-Mar-2014 08:12 AM)
Mike, I'm so thrilled to have discovered this publication. My step father is Leon B. Slobodzian. I know he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Metal with three Leaf Clusters as a B-17 Lead Bombardier but I only have one photo of him in uniform with three of his buddies. Sadly this amazing, kind and gentle man passed away on Dec 10, 2001. My research is for our family tree and I'm happy to say this will become an important attachment. Thank you so much!
[5] SamEugenePennartz (19-Apr-2022 02:42 AM)
1Lt Jack Warren Mathis (Medal of Honor Recipient) is remembered in this 'Shack' 43-11 dated 5 Aug 1943.
Jack enlisted in the US Army in June 1940 and transferred to the US Army Air Corps to join his brother Mark. After completing his aviation cadet training at Goodfellow Field, Texas, he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant and was sent to England. He flew 14 combat missions as an Aerial Bombardier with the 359th Bomber Squadron, 303rd Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force.
KIA: 18 March 1943 in the sky over Germany.
MOH awarded posthumously 21 Sept 1943.
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[1] Michael Hernandez (19-Sep-2012 02:29 PM)
This yearbook shown is a copy of the original which graciously shared with me by the family of Lyle M. Nelson. His name is on the second page (inside front cover) and his photo can be found on page 35.