Veteran's Day
In honor of all a Veteran's and especially our Grandfather.
My Grandfather carried a camera throughout World War II, these are some of the pictures he took that are in our possession.
My Grandfather Cpl. Roman Martinez (left) and a good friend.
Martinez was too long a name, so all my grandpa's friends called him Marty.
In the Barracks
One of Grandpa's Friends
(Robert Hill?)
Another Friend
During most of the war my Grandfather was stationed in N. Ireland
We were very excited to find these pictures! This is a twelfth of July parade! The Irish celebrating the defeat of James II while fighting the tyranny of Hitler.
Bag pipers
An Irish Country road
A castle in ruins from a previous war many years before
A very sobering picture of Belfast, North Ireland 1943.
On the back of this picture is the inscription "Bombed out"
A good friend of Grandpa's
Col. Fred Deyo in front his plane the Frisco Trudy, that my Grandpa flew in as a tail gunner. My grandpa never mentions Col. Deyo without the utmost respect and affection. He told me once that because he was so young when he enlisted, Col. Deyo looked out for him and treated like his own son.
Lt. Hill, Lt. Bergui, & 1st Sgt. Lipan
England 1944
My Grandfather flew in at least three different planes during World War II, the Frisco Trudy, the Capricorn, and the Virgin Vampire.
Both B-17 and B-24
A mission over Germany
Towards the end of the war I believe my Grandfather was stationed in both Belgium and Germany.
"Pop and the Old Man"
"To my pal Marty, Harry (Pop) Claiborn, Chief Inspector, 325th"
"Fred A. Deyo Lt Col. A.E"
"Pop" was the oldest man in the crew, and everyone ever only called him Pop or Old Doc.
Hg. Sq. 325th Air Service Group
(the Pioneer Group)
Grandpa is in the front eighth from left
Brass hats 325th Air Service Group
1944 Germany
(left to right)
Sgt. Robert Longstreet, Sgt. Old Doc (Harry Claiborn),
Sgt.Cantansereetti.
(kneeling left to right) Cpl. Roman Martinez, Lt. Robert Hill
By the end of the war Grandpa had been in England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Belgium, and Germany and was more then ready to come home.
5 comments:
I love these pictures Johanna! What a priceless heirloom and reminder of the past! Wow, your Grandpa really went everywhere. My Great Grandfather was in World War 1 and 2, as well as Vietnam. But I don't think he took any pictures, I will need to ask my Grandma.
Unfortunately my Great Grandpa died a while back, before I had the chance to grow up enough to ask him about these things :( You are so blessed to have your Grandfather still living!
With love in Christ, and hoping to see you real soon!
Lauren Ashley
By the way Johanna, I just thought I'd let you know that you have been tagged by me again! (It seems this tagging bug is going around strong right now)
Of course, since I just tagged you last month don't feel pressure to do it! I won't mind at all :)
With lots of Love, In Christ,
Lauren Ashley
Dear Mr. Martinez...I just googled the name Col. Fred A. Deyo to see what would pop up, and was interested to see your wonderful sight about your grandfather's WWII service. You see, Col. Deyo was my grandfather. I never met the man, because he was estranged from our family before I was born. Col. Deyo and his first wife, my grandmother Irene, had four sons here in St. Paul, Minnesota of which my father, Fred J. Deyo, was the oldest. If you'd like to know more my email address is jdeyo989@gmail.com.
Hi Folks,
I have just launched a website about Langford Lodge in Northern Ireland, where Mr. Martinez was based, please get in touch if possible.
kindest regards
W.Lindsay
www.langfordlodge.webs.com
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