Re: William L McAllister

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Comments:: : Kathy, : : The 390th BG has your father, W.L. McAllister credited with 30 missions. He flew frequently in B-17 # 42-37906 "Angel in Disguise". They list no K.L. Houghton in their records. : : Unfortunately, the only K.L. Houghton that I found was KIA in June'44. He was assigned to the 100th BG. He was from Attleboro, Mass. : : For more info on your father, contact Gene or Carolyn in the research dept. of the 390th BG at: Res390th@Aol.com They should have a crew picture. : : Tell 'em Hugh sent you. : : Regards, : : Hugh : Hugh, : I sent an e-mail to Gene and Carolyn telling them you sent me. : You have misunderstood my posting. : I was looking for anyone who had information about the William McAllister crew, which my dad was a part of. Dad, John F. Nelson, flew with this crew from February 4, 1944 through May 28, 1944. He caught a cold and was grounded until June 5, 1944. He then flew his last 3 missions to complete 30 missions. His last plane, with the Kenneth L. Houghton crew in the 100th BG on "Any Gum Chum" # 42-97859, was shot down over Southern France and four men, including my dad, were captured, put in a POW camp, and then participated in the Dead March across Germany - a whole different story for another time. : Many men evaded capture and one was KIA. Houghton was listed as one of the men evading. I guess with your info and the info I have of him living in San Francisco, CA, brings much confusion to me. The search continues. : : It's OK these things are somewhat unclear because you gave me VERY valuable information. If you have any other info, please let me know. : Thanks, Hugh! : Kathy

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