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Statement from Walter Pitman about Lt. Rigney, shot down on August 30, 1943

Statement from Walter Pitman about Lt. Rigney, shot down on August 30, 1943.

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Statement from Walter Pitman about Lt. Cram, shot down on August 30, 1943

Notes from Lt. Frank McIntosh clarifying events of August 30, 1943.

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James and classmates at the Kellogsville School in Grand Rapids

James (2nd from left, front row) and classmates at the Kellogsville School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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James Dibble with his 3rd P-38 Lightning

James Dibble with his 3rd P-38 Lightning. Note the two swastikas on the nose indicating confirmed enemy planes shot down, and his wife's name painted on.

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Order awarding Lt. Dibble the 8th and 9th Oak Leaf Clusters for his Air Medal for downing two Me. 109s

Order awarding Lt. Dibble the 8th and 9th Oak Leaf Clusters for his Air Medal for downing two Me. 109s.

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Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943

Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943.

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English translation of letter from Centrale Ufficio Investgativo in Salerno, Italy to Jim Dibble

English translation of letter from Centrale Ufficio Investgativo in Salerno, Italy to Jim Dibble.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Excerpts from The Reminder recapping articles from the Banner and discussing changes to the memorial fountain over the years

Excerpts from The Reminder recapping articles from the Banner and discussing changes to the memorial fountain over the years.

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Excerpt from The Reminder listing names of former Hastings High School students who died in World War II

Excerpt from The Reminder listing names of former Hastings High School students who died in World War II.

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List of Hastings, Michigan veterans who died in World War II

List of Hastings, Michigan veterans who died in World War II.

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Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School.

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Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School.

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World War II Memorial Fountain dedication in Hastings, MI

World War II Memorial Fountain dedication from the Hastings Schools.

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Recap of Hastings Banner articles related to the memorial fountain dedicated to World War II dead

Recap of Hastings Banner articles related to the memorial fountain dedicated to World War II dead.

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Stan Wojcik's German POW ID Card

Stan Wojcik's German POW ID Card.

Originally it was thought that Stan died when in fact it was James. Stan survived being shot down and was taken prisoner.

He later wrote about his experience, a copy of which is included in this collection.

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Charles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 Skyraider

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Capt. Charlie McCann's notes on the photo of his plane

Capt. Charlie McCann's notes on the photo of his plane discussing uniform, gear, armament and more

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