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Edward C Ennis

World War II · US Army

United States of America
T/Sgt Edward C Ennis, 321stBG,447thBS, RADAR/Radio/Gunner B 25 Mitchells Africa/ItalyAdded by: PrincessbarbiThis is a 1944 photo of Edward in his uniform showing his T/Sgt and Theatre Ribbons. After returnng from Combat, and a few short assignments, Ed and his family (Lynn was a baby) went to Bradley Field Conn. where he ran the Field and Tower. Barbi was born there, near the end of the war... 4 July, 1945 Barbi Ennis Connolly
1 Ed .jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiEdward Ennis was a RADAR/Radio/Aerial Gunner on the B 25 Mitchell. This is the up-dated modifications they did on protecting the Gunners, the shield around the gun. This is in the "waist-window" of the B 25. This was done over in Africa soon after they arrived. Barbi Ennis Connolly
1 Ed and Brownie B 25.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiAfrica, 1943, Edward Ennis and his best-ever friend "Brownie". Charles O Brown, Jr. KIA 2 Dec. 1943, Mission Bridge at Cheiti, Italy. This ship they both flew Combat Missions in at some time, the Shad Rack #41-30538. This ship was still flying in March '44 at Mt Vesuvius erupted. Barbi Ennis Connolly
B25 447th '45 Bradley Field.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiB25 447th '45 Bradley Field.jpg
447th Ed and Alta Ennis, 1944, and 1990's.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiLeft in Florida, the "Golf-Fishing-Boating & Fun-in-the-SUN" years ! R) Ed just home from Combat Duty, Alta and 1st born, Baby Lynn (5 months when Ed got HOME !) Barbi
1 Barb=Lin.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiIn 1947, just 2 years after the War ended, Ed Opened and operated "Barb-Lin" for 27 years until retirement. Lynn was born 1st, and I am "Barb" Barbi Ennis Connolly
1 fam 1957.jpgAdded by: Princessbarbi1957 Christmas Card "PHOTO" The Ennis Family, Lynn, Barbi, Patty, "Ted" and Alison. )Barbi Ennis Connolly)
Jmaes E Ennis, Army Infantry, 1943, AfricaAdded by: PrincessbarbiLeft is Ed Ennis, Middle, Best-Friend, "Brownie" (Charles O Brown, Jr) and Ed's Nephew, James Ennis, Army Infantry (Africa)
Brownie, unknown and Ed.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiAfrica-- The "Fameous BIKE !" with L) Brownie, (Middle, Unknown) and R) Ed Ennis. 57th BW, 321st BG, and 447th BS. 1943
.Brownie, Ennis, unknown and unknown kneeling.jpgAdded by: PrincessbarbiDressed and ready for some chilly temps up at 10,000 Ft....the Bombing Altitude most times in the B 25 Mitchell. (Back) Brownie, Ed Ennis & __? Kneeling, __? (Barbi Ennis Connolly
321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis at Radio School,1943.jpgAdded by: Princessbarbi321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis at the "Stevens Hotel" in Chicago where his wife, Alta, worked as a surgical supervisor. Ed attended Scott Field Ill. AAC RADIO Academy/then RADAR at Boca Raton,Fla.
321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis and B 25 DEATHWIND nose art.jpgAdded by: Princessbarbi321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis and B 25 DEATHWIND, B-25 #42-53371, the Ship that he flew most in with Lt. Bob Spikes and Lt Jim Bugbee. Africa/Italy, MTO 1943-44.
321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis and B 25 SNAFU.jpgAdded by: Princessbarbi321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis and B-25 SNAFU #41-13930, a Ship he flew Cobat Missions in out of Africa, Italy, 321st Bomb Group, 447th Bomb Squad. RADAR/Radio/Gunner.
321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis and Brownie, B 25 Mitchell.jpgAdded by: Princessbarbi321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis and Brownie, B 25 Mitchell.jpg
321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis Back from Crash 4 Oct.'43 Italy.jpgAdded by: Princessbarbi321stBG,447thBS, Ed Ennis Back from Crash 4 Oct.'43 Italy.jpg
321stBG, 447thBS, Walter Cantrell, C.O.Brown,Jr.and Ed Ennis.jpgAdded by: Princessbarbi321stBG, 447thBS, Walter Cantrell, C.O.Brown,Jr.and Ed Ennis.jpg
321stBG,47thBS, Pilot Bob Spikes and Ed Ennis.jpgAdded by: Princessbarbi321stBG,47thBS, Pilot Bob Spikes and Ed Ennis.jpg
Ennis, Edward C_The Bristol Daily Courier_PA_Thurs_18 Nov 1943_Pg 1.JPGAdded by: PattiJohnson299Ennis, Edward C_The Bristol Daily Courier_PA_Thurs_18 Nov 1943_Pg 1.JPG
Ennis, Edward C_The Philadelphia Enquirer_Thurs_18 Nov 1943_Pg 6X.jpgAdded by: PattiJohnson299Ennis, Edward C_The Philadelphia Enquirer_Thurs_18 Nov 1943_Pg 6X.jpg