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Patty Scott Halpen-Family
to remember
Scott, Ralph Gordon (Scotty), MSgt.
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I was retired from the News Journal Company, Delaware's only newspaper. I was in their employ for 44 years, and retired as Plant Engineer.
I lived in Oscoda, MI, with my daughter and son-in-law. I spent my time doing oil paintings for family and friends, reading, and enjoying the good life.
I was Secretary/Newsletter Editor for the B.A.D. 2 Association for over 30 years, which was formed to perpetuate the memory of those who served at Base Air Depot 2 in Lancashire England, during WWII. BAD2 was a modification and repair depot, which worked on B-24s and P-51s. The site today is the home of British Aerospace, with whom our Association has a close rapport.
Other Comments:
I was a 62 year member of the American Legion (life member) and also a life member of the V.F.W. and also of the 8th Air Force Historical Association, in Savannah, GA.
I was a Senior Member of the "Friends of the Air Force Museum"
I was fortunate to make several trips back to my old base in England, for reunions with English families, and former Base personnel.
Other Comments:
I am survived by my daughter Patty, my three grandchildren Heather, Laura and Whit, my great grandsons Joshua and Jeffrey, and my cat, Sebastian. I was preceeded in death by my wife Virginia, my half brother Victor, and my infant son Ian Michael.
1941-1942, Army Air Corps Radio Operator Technical Course
Description Not Specified
Type General Military Training
Location/Country -
From Month/Year Jan / 1941
To Month/Year Dec / 1942
Rank Technician 5th Grade
Last Updated: Jan 5, 2022
Personal Memories
Best Friends Tex McGauhey, Utley,
Worst Moment I had a Pass to go to town (St. Louis) but an MP stopped me at the gate and told me my pass was "no good". Then he said "The Japs just bombed Pearl Harbor and all leaves & passes are rescinded".