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James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton and Padula citizens
James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton (2nd from left) and Padula citizens. Jack flew with James on the mission when James was shot down and killed on September 9, 1943. -
Jim Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton dedication presentation
James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton dedication presentation. -
The Dibble brothers with war widows in white and other Padula citizens
The Dibble brothers with war widows in white and other Padula citizens. War widows of Freedom Fighters wore white T-shirts to the monument dedication ceremony. Back row from left are Tom, Jim and Ted Dibble. -
Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943
Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943. -
James Dibble's Monument in Padula, Italy
James Dibble's Monument in Padula, Italy. -
Jim Dibble's account of his uncle James Dibble's life and the search for answers into the details of his death
Jim Dibble's account of his uncle James Dibble's life and the search for answers into the details of his death. -
Report by British forces of the removal and relocation of James Dibble's body by U.S. forces
Report by British forces of the removal and relocation of James Dibble's body by U.S. forces. Includes a hand-drawn map of the original burial location. -
Report by British forces of the finding of James Dibble's body in Padula and its relocation to a nearby cemetery
Report by British forces of the finding of James Dibble's body in Padula and its relocation to a nearby cemetery. -
Case History report of the investigation into James Dibble's crash, discovery and subsequent reburial
Case History report of the investigation into James Dibble's crash, discovery and subsequent reburial. -
Report of investigation of James Dibble's death and reburial, with map
Report of investigation of James Dibble's death and reburial, with map. -
Copy of a letter from Stan Wojcik to Jim Dibble discussing the events of September 9, 1943 and how he and James may have been confused by other witnesses
Originally it was thought that Stan died when in fact it was James. Stan survived being shot down and was taken prisoner.
See his POW ID Card. -
Letter from Jim Dibble to the State Department seeking assistance to research James Dibble's crash site in Italy
Letter from Jim Dibble to the State Department seeking assistance to research James Dibble's crash site in Italy. -
Letter from the State Department to Jim Dibble regarding assistance in researching James Dibble's crash site
Letter from the State Department to Jim Dibble regarding assistance in researching James Dibble's crash site. -
Letter from the Consulate General in Naples, Italy to Jim Dibble regarding researching James Dibble's crash site
Letter from the Consulate General in Naples, Italy to Jim Dibble regarding researching James Dibble's crash site. -
Letter from Jim Dibble to John Arndt, American Consul in Naples, Italy
Letter from Jim Dibble to John Arndt, American Consul in Naples, Italy. -
Letter from Jim Dibble to Italian Investigative companies seeing assistance to investigate James Dibble's crash site
Letter from Jim Dibble to Italian Investigative companies seeing assistance to investigate James Dibble's crash site. -
Copy of a letter from Raymond Schultz to Jim Dibble talking about James and their friendship in 1943
Copy of a letter from Raymond Schultz to Jim Dibble talking about James and their friendship in 1943. -
Letter from Centrale Ufficio Investgativo in Salerno, Italy to Jim Dibble detailing findings from the investigation of James Dibble's crash site (in Italian)
Letter from Centrale Ufficio Investgativo in Salerno, Italy to Jim Dibble detailing findings from the investigation of James Dibble's crash site (in Italian). -
Jim Dibble's thoughts on Stan and Ray Schulze's differing accounts on what happened September 9, 1943
Jim Dibble's thoughts on Stan and Ray Schulze's differing accounts on what happened September 9, 1943. -
Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble
Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble.