September 9, 2004
Press Contact:
Taru Spiegel (202) 707-9814
Anneliesa Clump Behrend (202) 707-9822
VHP Becomes New Home of 95th Bomb Group’s
Oral History Collection
The Veterans History Project is very pleased
to be the recipient of the 95th Bomb Group’s oral history
collection. The donation will be made in connection with the
Group’s 2004 reunion in the Washington, D.C. area. Presiding
will be Mr. William “Dub” Vandegriff, President,
95th Bomb Group Association and Mr. Gerald Grove, President,
95th Bomb Group Foundation.
The 95th Heavy Bomber Group was located at Horham air base
in England. During World War II, the Group’s primary purpose
was to operate B-17 Flying Fortress Heavy Bombers. More information
about the 95th Bomb Group is available at http://www.95thbg.org/.
The 150 stories of the 95th Bomb Group members will be processed
at the Veterans History Project, the names of the interviewees
and their Group will be made available on VHP’s Web site,
and the materials will be stored at the Library of Congress,
accessible for family members and researchers to study. We thank
Margaret
Blagg
and Nancy Smith for contacting the Veterans History Project and
for preparing the treasured collection for an “orderly
transfer” to VHP.
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