William M. Armstrong, Military Historian

This Memorial Day, please remember to include those from MAG-25 and S**T who made the ultimate sacrifice:

Roll of Honor | Marine Air Group 25 This is a list of all known members of Marine Air Group 25 and the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command who gave their lives during World War II or Korean War era service. Updated as new information becomes available.

These were popular within MAG-25 and its USAAF counterparts:

How to Spot a 'Short Snorter' Dwight D. Eisenhower and Marlene Dietrich both belonged to this unusual club.

Our team was busy this year! Check out our latest newsletter for a recap of some of our most interesting research projects from 2022. https://bit.ly/3YoWwJF

Did you know that the First Lady flew aboard S**T during her tour in the South Pacific? The 13th Troop Carrier Squadron provided a C-47 named “Our Eleanor” for her flight to Espiritu Santo.

"First lady Eleanor Roosevelt visiting combat wounded in a United States Navy field hospital at Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides during her tour of the South Pacific on behalf of the Red Cross, 14 September 1943" (National Archives)

Sadly, it became apparent that this was necessary:

Book Review: Pacific Profiles, Volume 7 I never saw this space as a place for book reviews, but after fielding some inquiries about a new publication I feel compelled to include one. The book at issue is Pacific Profiles, Volume 7: Allied Transports: Douglas C-47 Series: South & Southwest Pacific 1942-1945 by Michael John Claringbould (Ke...

Taylor Research Group Quarterly News - March 2022

Our team has been at the forefront of PFAS usage and disposal research for years—here’s my latest blog:

PFAS: When Confronted With Potential Liability, Know Your History — Taylor Research Group Last month, on the heels of our trilogy of blogs related to the Impact of PFAS on Environmental Litigation (Virtual) Conference hosted by Perrin Conferences , TRG attended a subsequent PFAS webinar, which is the subject of this week’s blog. “Do the Homework on Corporate History” was one

PFAS: Civilian Usage and Disposal — Taylor Research Group This week we continue our series of blogs reflecting on material covered in the “Impact of PFAS on Environmental Litigation (Virtual) Conference” hosted by Perrin Conferences by examining the growing focus on civilian usage and disposal of PFAS. When certain PFAS chemicals first became cause

The next in TRG’s series of PFAS blogs:

PFAS: Military Usage Still a Major Concern — Taylor Research Group Last week we began our series of blogs reflecting on material covered in the Impact of PFAS on Environmental Litigation (Virtual) Conference hosted by Perrin Conferences, with a look at the federal government’s recent actions to address PFAS in the environment. This week, we’ll take another look...

The latest blog over at my day job:

PFAS: Bold Actions by EPA Expected to Create New Liabilities — Taylor Research Group When it comes to PFAS contamination liability, be proactive. That was one of several important messages conveyed at the Impact of PFAS on Environmental Litigation (Virtual) Conference hosted by Perrin Conferences , which Taylor Research Group (TRG) recently attended. Readers familiar with TRG’s wo...

A Maryland casualty of the Pearl Harbor attack has been identified:

USS Oklahoma Sailor Accounted For From World War II (Perdue, C.) The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Navy Shipfitter 1st Class Charles F. Perdue, 32, of Salisbury, Maryland, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Oct. 14,

Sign the Petition Two Years is Too Long: Reopen National Archives Research Rooms

387th Bomb Group Reunion, October 6, 2001; Part 4 of 4

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On this day in 1945, our Martin B-26 Marauder "Flak-Bait" flew its 200th confirmed combat mission — becoming the first American bomber in the European Theater of Operations to do so. Read about its service history on the blog: https://s.si.edu/2z3Mh6r

Remember the USS Johnston:

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Wreckage of long-lost WW II ship, sunken with its Native American skipper and half its crew, identified Explorers identify hero ship, sunk in World War II with its Native American skipper and half its crew.

The Peace Cross was built by families of a group of area soldiers who gave their lives during WWI. Cure your pancake craving and help restore a piece of history honoring the sacrifice of Maryland veterans!

Mount Airy IHOP giving back to Peace Cross restoration project, community veterans The 40-foot tall Peace Cross was erected in 1925 by Goldstar Mothers and was dedicated to 49 fallen veterans from Prince George’s County who died during World War 1. The base of the cross displays the words “Valor,” Endurance,” “Courage,” and “Devotion” and includes a bronze tablet l...

Maryland style! I’ve never heard of this recipe before—have you?

https://youtu.be/yvt6XXSdVtA

The History Galley: Fried Chicken, MD Style Naval History & Heritage Command takes us into the History Galley with a recipe used by cook’s onboard U.S. Navy ships in WWII, including the famed USS Maryl...

The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of U.S. Marine Corps aviation. It has been a valued member of our museum community for over 20 years and the news of their closure next month is a huge loss for San Diego. Do you have a favorite memory from this museum? Learn more about their plans here:
https://flyingleathernecks.org/

Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

The pilot was Baltimorean and recipient of the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross, Lt. Cdr. Edward McDonnell:

William M. Armstrong, Military Historian updated their info in the about section.

The Douglas DC-3 took its first flight 85 years ago today. Adapted for military use as the C-47/R4D (plus several other variants), it was the workhorse of Marine Air Group 25 and the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command (S**T).

https://www.boeing.com/history/products/dc-3.page

Boeing: Historical Snapshot: DC-3 Commercial Transport The Douglas DC-3 made air travel popular and is universally recognized as the greatest airplane of its time. It was both comfortable and reliable, and it made commercial aviation profitable.

American submarine discovered off Ocean City coast The wreckage of an American submarine, submerged into the depths of the ocean in 1936, has likely been discovered off the coast of Ocean City by a company that salvages shipwrecks.

USS Maryland bell on State House lawn in Annapolis has ties to Pearl Harbor But the bell, and the ship on which it sailed, spent much of the second World War across the country. It was one of the ships docked at Pearl Harbor during the attack 79 years ago.