The following came from Steve Smiesk, webmaster 330th BG (VH) web site during a conversation with 1st Lt John Dickerson, 457th BS, 330th BG: "Late in June 1945, three crews of 8th Air Force 316th BW, 346th BG received orders to take off for the Marianas where they would fly with the 20th Air Force. The 314th BW needed replacement crews and they were to absorb experience which they could later pass on to their fellow crews. On 5 July 1945 'the 8th Air Force landed on Guam' They were the only crews of their 316th BW squadron to see combat." Glenn Carmen, historian for the 316th Bombardment Wing & whose father served in the 333rd BG, 316th BW, forwarded data from orders dated December 1944 Issued by Alamogordo Army Air Field listing this crew. The Frey Ccrew was on DS from 463rd BS, 346th BG, 316th BW. James W. Frey, Airplane Commander confirmed they were Replacement Crew 42 (39th BG (VH) ). They flew approximately 9 missions including the last combat mission on 14/15 August to Isesaki. Herbert Verry, Radio Op, New Hampshire is only remaining member of the crew.
Standing, Facing Crew
1st Lt James W. Frey, Airplane Commander
Standing, Back Row (Left to Right)
1st Lt Wigo E. Brandt, Radar Observer
1st Lt Wayne E. Andrew, Pilot
2nd Lt Mervyn B. Robinson, Navigator
F/O William F. Schreck, Bombardier
Kneeling (Left to Right)
Sgt Charles E. Gray, Left Gunner
S/Sgt James W. Andrews, CFC Gunner
Sgt William B. Hathaway, Right Gunner
M/Sgt Nicholas J. Livingston, FE
Sgt Herbert C. Verry, Radio Op
Sgt Andrew Harnaha, Tail Gunner
