459th Bomb Group Association
Attn:Gerald Greemore #553 Treas.
9462 Westminster Avenue
Englewood, FL 34224-9420
Officers
President M.Jeff Rolliston#354
Vice President Reid M. Waltman#1307
Pathfinder Editor Steven Dela
Historian Lyle H. McCarty
Auditor Charles L. Davis
The 459th Bomb Group Association (459th BGA) was founded in 1982 as an association of veterans who served with the 459th Bombardment Group in the 15th Air Force during World War II. The organization is dedicated to prserve the memory and history of the men who served in the 459th BG and to promote comraderie and frendship to members. To this end, the BGA conducts annual reunions, circulates a quarterly newsletter (The Pathfinder), published a unit history, "Coffee Tower", and sponsors a scholarship award program for descendants of 459th members.
Over 1400 individuals have joined the BGA since 1982 with about 950 active members at present. Each year an average of 350 persons attend the annual reunions to enjoy group activities, and to rejoin good friends and crew members. If you wish to share these experiences in our 459th BGA, please contact the Treasurer. Annual dues are $10.00 and life memberships are $75.00.
New 2008 BGA Officers are:
President Archie Erwin #1038
Treasurer Gerry Greemore #553
Secretary Barbara Rollison #354A
Editor Brian M Smith #1494
Historian Lyle H McCarty #99
Chaplin Brian M Smith #1494
Auditor Charles L Davis #4
Scholarship M Jeff Rollison
Site Chair Archie Erwin #1038
Reg. Agent Maurice L Griffith #320
Archie Erwin and his Atlanta crew are busy planning the 26th annual 459th Bomb Group Association Reunion at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, September 25,26,27,& 28, 2008. Join us for visits to Dobbins Reserve Base, banquet and entertainment, sharing with crewmembers and old friends, and Lyle McCarty's famous video show. The Memory Room will be on the panoramic 16th floor of the hotel. VISIT "EVENTS" FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION, FLIGHT DECK, FLY-BY, AGENDA AND DIRECTIONS
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