World War II B-24 bomber pilot, Lt. Bob Gage, certainly had a way with words. In this edition of Letters From War Wednesday, we feature another of his short notes home. Gage penned this letter in June 1944, while stationed in the South Pacific. “It’s getting pretty hot and I guess that Big Blue Ocean, [...]
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I am continually amazed by the chance meetings of friends, or even brothers, serving in different units, during wars. Coincidence? Maybe it really is a small world after all. Several come to mind, but one in particular has stuck with me. Bob and Jim Gage were brothers, and both bomber pilots fighting for the 13th [...]
B-24 Bomber Pilot, Bob Gage, possessed a wonderful sense of humor. In this edition of Letters From War Wednesday, we feature a November 1942 note home from San Antonio, Texas, where Gage was continuing his pilot training. “Here I am again with another change of address. I’m in the Pre-Flight school now. This is really [...]
Brothers, Bob and Jim Gage, would both serve as bomber pilots in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This Letters From War Wednesday features a note from Jim, upon his return to the States following 58 successful missions. “Narrow escapes? There were plenty of them. But no one in my crew ever was hit. [...]
I’ve still got Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption on my mind, after just finishing the book yesterday. Louis Zamperini began his stint in the Pacific with the 307th Bomb Group. B-24 bomber pilot, Lt. Bob Gage, also served in the 307th BG. Time again for Letters From War Wednesday. This [...]
The bond between a mother and her son is truly beyond words. And when that son goes off to war, his mother could not be more proud … and equally terrified. But then, for some, in an instant, life ends as they previously knew it. Maybe they saw the car roll up the drive and [...]
It’s LFWW time again. This week we’ll feature a note from Lt. Bob Gage, of Albion, Indiana. Lt. Gage was a B-24 bomber pilot, serving with the 370th Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Group, 13th Air Force in the South Pacific. He and his crew had quickly made names for themselves. Lt. Gage was bumped up [...]
This summer, the History Junkie received a call about a reunion of Anzio Beachhead vets being held in Auburn, Indiana. It may as well have been Commissioner Gordon calling on the Batphone. That’s how quickly I reacted! As far as World War II battles go, Anzio was a major player. Huge! Sure, it doesn’t get [...]