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In Remembrance of our Volunteers who stood last muster ----------- In remembrance of George W. Budd, museum volunteer, WWII Navy Veteran, October 26, 1913-January 11, 2009.
Photographs of George Budd and his wife Glowdine in front of the Grant Hotel in San Francisco, California in 1943 and a recent photograph of George. George Budd and his long time friend and fellow museum volunteer Bruce Dalton pictured together and a relaxed George setting in the museum lobby. George W. Budd served in the United States Navy Reserve. He was appointed Ensign in July 1942. He served as armed guard officer in the South Pacific on a tanker and Liberty Ship September 1942 to December 1943. In November 1943, George was appointed Naval Gunnery Instructor at the United States naval Training Station, Miami, Florida through May 1945. He was appointed as Gunnery Officer aboard a naval transport in May 1945. He served in the South Pacific and Caribbean for 39 months. George graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1936. He was employed with Burroughs Corporation from 1936 to 1942. Upon appointment as an Ensign, he left Burroughs. Upon retirement from the Navy be became the owner of Neal Paint & Wallpaper Company and retired in April 1981. His duties at the museum included working on special projects and tours. ----------- In remembrance of Otto Eichel, museum volunteer, US Army Veteran, February 20, 1920-October 25, 2008
Photographs of Otto Eichel during WWII and a photo of Otto and his wife in later years. Otto L. Eichel served during W.W.II from September 21, 1942 to February 16, 1946 in the Army Air Corps. He attended the Air Corps Mechanics School and Turret School. Otto served at Seymour Johnson Field North Carolina, Cochran Field in Georgia, Apalachicola Florida and with the 331st Bomb Group in Guam. Otto was a professional musician with the Forth Wayne Philharmonic from 1949 to 1958. He worked for Grabill Cabinet Company in sales and design, Broadview Lumber in sales, Waynedale Lumber as sales manager and retired in 1980. -----------
In remembrance of Joe Grube, museum volunteer, US Army Veteran, master model maker, and friend to all. July 23, 1936-August 18, 2008.
Photographs of Joe Grube at Fort Knox in 1960, at the museum and on the ramp at Columbus Municipal Airport watching AT-6's and a BT-13. Joe Grube was born in Hawthorn Pennsylvania. Joe graduated from Brookville High School in Brookville, Pennsylvania in 1954 and was drafted into the United State Army in 1959. he was discharged as a Specialist 4 in 1961. Joe's tour of duty was at Fort Knox Kentucky and was trained as a tank gunner. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 34th Armor at the Fort Knox Armor School and held wrecker driver and track vehicle mechanic MOS. Joe was licensed to operate the M-38A2 1/4 Ton Jeep, M-37 3/4 Ton Truck, M-54 5Ton Truck, M-62 5 Ton Wrecker, M-135 2 1/2 Ton (Duce and a Half) Truck, M-113 and M-59 Armored Personnel Carriers, M-48A2 and M-60 Tanks. Joe was one of a group of six that developed the first seal kit to enable tanks to cross water submerged dependant to depth of water. Joe was employed in the foundry industry for thirty eight years retiring August 1, 2001. His duties at the museum were designing, construction and maintaining the scale model aircraft on display. He constructed dioramas and worked on special projects and events. Joe and his brother Glenn, worked on many of these projects in their "Possum Works" facility. ----------- In remembrance of Dutches.
Dutchess passed away Thursday May 31, 2007 at her home with General and Mrs. Hoff. Dutchess' main duties at the museum were being the morale officer, official greeter and works well with tour groups especially with children. At museum staff meetings, she is the chief taster of any baked goods Mrs. Henry bakes for the meetings, but would snack on a dog bone treat. Dutchess was a constant companion of General Hoff and Mrs. Hoff. ----------- In remembrance of William B. "Bruce" Dalton, Army Air Force Veteran, museum volunteer, WWII Glider Pilot, and our friend. November 14, 1914-May 12, 2007
Photographs of Bruce Dalton in front of his CG4A Glider in England and in various uniforms during his WWII service and a current day photo. William B. "Bruce" Dalton served in the Army Air Force from September 1942 till October 1945. He was a flight officer and Combat Glider Pilot. Some of his awards are the Air Medal, Glider Pilot Wings, Good Conduct Medal and more. He participated in the Holland invasion during WWII and transported eight medics, jeep trailer and medical supplies during his CG-4A glider landing in Holland. Bruce was a retired retail merchant and owner of Dalton & Payne Inc., men's wear stores. He was involved with the CG4A glider cockpit restoration project. He also hosted museum group tours and helped keep the museum running. ----------- In remembrance of Glenn R. Grube, Air Force Veteran, museum volunteer, skilled scale aircraft builder, and our friend. January 7, 1933-May 27, 2004.
Photographs of Glenn Grube at basic training in 1952, in 1954 and a photo at the museum. Glenn Grube served in the United States Air Force. He completed basic training at Sampson, NY and was assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri then to the 6621st Air Base Squadron in Greenland. Glenn also was stationed with the 2466th at Atterbury Air Force Base, Columbus, Indiana and the 1608th Squadron in Charleston, South Carolina. He had a total time in service of four years. Some of the awards and decorations Glenn received were the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Letter of Commendation signed by Major William A. Weston, Jr., Commander Charleston Air Base and Letter of Recommendation signed by Sergeant Major Joseph F. Lilly. Glenn worked fifteen years with the foundry in accounting, twenty years as a supervisor and nine years as foundry purchasing agent and retired on July 30, 2000. He is currently doing part time work. His duties at the museum included designing, construction and maintaining the scale model aircraft on display, working on special projects and events. ----------- In remembrance of John Hodel, Air Force veteran, museum volunteer and our friend. August 30, 1930-February 7, 2004
Photographs of John Hodel at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, in Europe when stationed at Rehin Main Air Force Base and a recent photo. John Hodel enlisted in the United States Air Force 28 June 1948. After basic training at San Antonio, Texas he attended USAF tech schools at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois. John received an MOS as a Jet A&E Mechanic and Reciprocating Engine Specialist (R-2000 Engine) finishing the schools in May 1949. Two facts determined the rest of his military career; First the only airplane in the Air Force using the R-2000 was the C-54, and the Berlin Airlift was in full swing using every C-54 there was. He spent the remainder of 1949 at Rehin Main Air Force Base Frankfort, Germany and with the end of the Airlift he was transferred to Wiesbaden, Germany (Air Force headquarters in Germany). He was assigned to the 7150th Maintenance Squadron (Base maintenance). The Korean War started during this period but the remainder of his enlistment (including the extra year President Truman added) was at Wiesbaden. At his discharge he held the rank of Airman First Class with an MOS of Crew Chief, Multi-Engine Transports. After his discharge, he attended Ohio State University and graduated in 1957 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Cummins Engine Company as an Application Engineer and specialized in application of Cummins Diesels in military trucks, armored personnel carriers, tanks and specialized construction equipment. In 1974 he obtained a Professional Engineering Certificate. He retired from Cummins in 1985 and worked as a consultant till his passing. His museum duties included assisting in the CG-4A Glider nose restoration project, special events and general museum support activities. ----------- In remembrance of William J. "Ernie" Schorr, veteran, fighter pilot, museum volunteer and our friend. October 9, 1921-February 19, 2002
Photographs of William J. "Ernie" Schorr during WWII as a Cadet, in his dress uniform and standing next to his P-47 "Old Faithful" and a photograph standing next to an AT-6 he had just piloted. William J. "Ernie" Schorr served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and continued service after the war in the Kentucky Air National Guard at Standiford Field Louisville, KY. Ernie enlisted at Patterson Army Air Base Dayton , Ohio. He was an Aviation Cadet with assignments that took him to many air fields with Advanced Flight Training at Aloe Field Victoria, Texas graduating Class 44-C. He was assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadron 81st Fighter Group Guskhara, India. The 93rd was assigned base protection duties for the 20th Bomb Group, the first B29's sent overseas. The 81st protected bases in China as well as in India. Ernie graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1952. He was employed by Cummins Engine Company from 1952 to 1982 in sales, service training and with the Cummins Foundation. He was a consultant for them from 1982 to 1992. His duties at the museum included chapel restoration-maintenance and museum staff tour guide. ----------- In Remembrance of Robert N. Ellis, W.W. II Army Air Corps veteran, museum volunteer and friend.
Robert Noel Ellis July 16, 1917-May 13, 2000
"EVERY GENERATION HAS ITS HEROES"
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