[303rd-Talk] 1st Lt. John C. Griggs

[Bill Jones]

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On 16 Mar 2007 at 9:16, Jerry Monnig wrote:

> My name is Jerry Monnig, my Dad, Alvin Monnig, flew on all of the missions with
> 1st. Lt. John C. Griggs. Dad was the top turret gunner and engineer. Dad also
> kept a diary from July 8, 1944 to November 16, 1944. I have attached his diary
> in pdf format. If anyone would like it as a text document, just let me know.
> The diary say's that Lt. Griggs was hit in the leg on November 6. Also of note
> is the praise my dad gives to Lt. Griggs, especially on mission #26 on October
> 14. Dad and Mrs. Malone presented both of the diaries to the Air Force Academy
> in 1993. Dad has the name of Air Force officer that they were presented to if
> it helps anyone locate the documents. He also has a copy of Lt. Griggs' diary
> which I will transcribe if needed.
> 
> Dad is 84 now, in fair health and reads the newsletter religiously. He does not
> use a computer, but I print out a lot of the emails I receive and he loves to
> read them. If he can help answer any questions, I will be happy to give them to
> him and forward his reply.
> 
> 
> 
> Best Regards
> 
> Jerry Monnig   
> 
> 


Bill Jones         N3JLQ
Sweden Maine
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