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United States Documents

The following is a compilation of information related to the WWII experiences of Kevin James McCracken, who served as an Airman in the Pacific Theatre. This information was written down by his wife, Lorraine, during conversations they had. All photographs, except that on the cover, were scanned from family albums. Kevin James McCracken originally named and painted the nose art for "Microbe Hunter" before it was later re-designated to the 403rd Bomb Squadron and renamed
"Pride of the Cornhuskers"
WWII Experiences of Kevin James McCracken
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The following documents were supplied by Peter Dehman, nephew of Hyman Silverstein.
Technical Report of Aircraft Accident Classification Committee
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Hyman Silverstein's Service Record
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Letter - 30 September 1942
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Letter - 10 January 1943
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V Mail - 21 June 1943
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Letter - Chaplain - 6 October 1943
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Memorial in Boston
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The following document was supplied by Ken Keisling, nephew of John Hrywnak.
(A few pages have been deleted in consultation with Ken to adhere to copyright legislation)
In Memory - SSgt John Hrywnak
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Australian Documents

The following files are the official Australian reports.
Proceedings and Report of Court Inquiry
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Report & Evidence 1-18
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2/33 Battalion War Diary - 7 September 1943
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2/33 Battalion War Diary Photographs
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Report & Evidence 19-37
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The men listed in the below file are often glanced over. We have compiled a list of the 90 brave young soldiers injured 
in the crash of "Pride of the Cornhuskers"
List of Injured Australian Soldiers
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The following relates to the crash &/or preparation for commemorative events.
Reg Harris, War Correspondent - September 1943
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'The Day D-Company Was Wiped Out' - The Age - 25 April 2003
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Sunday Mail - 11 September 1983
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'Mud & Blood' article - Written by Matt Sloan
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Letter from Government House - 21 May 2014
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Letter from the Minister for Veterans' Affairs - 5 June 2014
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