Sadly, we just found out that the sailor whom we believe was the last living survivor of the USS Mississinewa sinking has passed away. George Huss, former RM3c aboard the AO-59 passed away in his hometown of Lakewood, New Jersey, on March 8, 2025. He had just turned 19-years old
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Anthony D’Agostino, S1c
Anthony D’Agostino, S1c We want to thank former SK1 Richard Colamarino for sharing the portrait of his cousin S1c, Anthony D’Agostino. Anthony D’Agostino was a Miss crewman who tragically lost his life in the sinking of the USS Mississinewa. Anthony’s photo has now been added to the crew listing.
Continue readingAP-Wire story about the floatplane that saved ‘Miss’ survivors – Updated 23Dec20242024
Though not quite “lone”, this is the story of the floatplane whose crew saved 20 Miss survivors on 20Nov1944. As the article says, neiher Captain Beck nor his crew knew the identify of the float plane pilot and radioman who risked their lives that day. We have found out who
Continue readingThe Log Book Project – bringing people together
The Log Book Project (TLBP) – created by Nick Devaux, son of WWII veteran Cyril Devaux, and assisted by Lars McKie. The TLBP consists primarily of Cyril Devaux’ flight log book that his son Nick has shared with WWII veterans of all the combatants, for inclusion of their signature and
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