

Jim Diamond (Left) being presented a Walnut Plaque by Don Carey, (Right) representing the men of the 44th BS in appreciation for his years of dedicated service in organizing the reunions, news letters, researching and maintaining the 40th BW personnel data base. Thanks Jim, for a job well done!

Group#1 Guy's and Doll's of the 44th! On the floor: Jim Diamond and George Atchison. Seated: Sonny Skelton, Benny and Betty Moore, Phyllis and Bobby Prewett. Standing: Fred and Ruth Lanier, Larry and Mrs Branch, Jim and Betty Brown, Rabern and Aneta Hagenmaier, Ivis and Lou Stevens.

(Wives) One group of our 44th's supportive and faithful wives, dedicated to the service over the years. If medals were given, they from the support back bone, would receive the medal of honor, for battles fought beyoung the call of duty, during the good and bad times of yestyears. We thank You Ladies!
Seated L-R: Linda East, Betty Moore, Betty Skidmore, Virginia Skelton,
Standing: Aneta Hagenmaier, Mrs Larry Branch, Sally Diamond, Mary Spradley, Betty Saxon.
On one knee is our good friend Benny Moore from the 25th BS. Thanks for coming Benny and Betty! Next row left to right is Sonny Skelton, Rabern Hagenmaier, Bill Klee, Bud East, Jim Diamond, Paul Frye, Ken Stansel, Russell Sell and with his camera is George Atchison (Satch).



