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Charles F Reeves

World War II · US Army

United States of America
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves, 321stBG,447thBS, WW II/MTOAdded by: Princessbarbi321stBG,446thBS (NOT 447thBS) was 22 when he went over-seas to the MTO.
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves,(With his bride, Martha, 1943) 321stBG,447thBS, WW II/MTOAdded by: PrincessbarbiM/Sgt Charles Reeves was 22 years old and the youngest Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corp. In 1943, he kissed his War-Bride, 19 year old Martha good-byeband went over-seas to the Mediterranean Seas' to wage War against the Axis Powers.
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves, 321stBG,447thBS, WW II/MTO (And his PUP)Added by: PrincessbarbiWhile there were LOTS of Pets, Puppies were the most Treasured, as Companions and occasionally as "Flight Crew"
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves, 321stBG,446thBS, WW II/MTOAdded by: PrincessbarbiCharles Beautiful wife, "Little Gussie" :) From his proud son, Stan. 1943, her name is Martha.
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves, 321stBG,446thBS, WW II/MTO /GUNNERAdded by: PrincessbarbiCharles trained in the 17th Bomb Group with the B-26 Medium Bombers. B-25's were so new that they were fitted for Combat Duty. Charles most probably received his "Crash Combat Course" in a B-25 at Greenville AAB, SC the 344th Bomb Group "Aid From Above". (Pun intended :)
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves, 321stBG,446thBS, WW II/MTO /GUNNERAdded by: PrincessbarbiCharles flew across the Atlantic in the "now famous" Knapp Flight-Over in the 446th BS Flag Ship with the C. O. Henry Schwane. Feb. 1943 First successful flight-over in a single mass with out LOSS ! Gen Bob Knapp's 321st BG.
Bronze Star -Reeves, Sept'44 --B.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiBronze Star -Reeves, Sept'44 Awarded to Charles Reeves in 1944.
M/Sgt Charles Reeves, 446thBS Gunner, His Proud-Son, STAN Reeves :)Added by: PrincessbarbiCharles proud son STAN and his "girl" Miss Sophie at home. Stan is providing the pictures and info on his Dad during the War.
Bronze Star -Reeves, Sept'44 .jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiBronze Star -Reeves, Sept'44 446th BS War Diary reference to M/Sgt Charles Reeves receiving the Bronze Star.
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves' wife, Martha,(2010) 321stBG,447thBS, WW II/MTOAdded by: PrincessbarbiCharles War-Bride... Now and then ! "Little Gussie" Martha Reeves, 2009
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves' wife, Martha,(1943) 321stBG,447thBS, WW II/MTOAdded by: PrincessbarbiMartha "Little Gussie' Portrait" in a Plexiglass Windshield B-25 Frame.
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves, 321stBG,446thBS, WW II/MTOAdded by: PrincessbarbiDetails on the "Special" B-25 Turret Plexiglass Frame.
M/Sgt Chas Reeves was married, his wife stayed her, 1943 /DeRidder AABAdded by: PrincessbarbiBuilt in 1907, the Bessie Lee was on of DeRidder's finest Hotels. By Stan Reeves, son of Charles Reeves.
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves, 321stBG,446thBS, WW II/MTOAdded by: PrincessbarbiAAC Silk Map of North Africa, carried in the Survival Pack, part of their parachute.
M/Sgt Chas Reeves was married, his wife stayed here, 1943 /DeRidder AABAdded by: PrincessbarbiBessie Lee Hotel receipt for a stay in remote DeRidder, LA. Final training post before POE to N. Africa. It was barely affordable, $3.50 per night for wives who followed their boys, yet a huge upgrade from the facilities across the tracks. AFTER 2 days wait in the Lobby ! By Martha Reeves, Charles wife.
M/Sgt Charles F Reeves, 321stBG,446thBS, WW II/MTOAdded by: PrincessbarbiSilk Map of North Africa.