In the 1943-45 log book of Don McBride, Hall listed his job as "MECH." and his address as: Joe L. Hall 817 3rd St. Lewiston, Idaho From the Dragon's Wings, quoting Don McBride, "March 14: Capt. Les Hall lost an engine over the middle of the Hump yesterday. He jettisoned a cargo of Chinese currency. Captains Carroll and Mickelson still missing." From Gene Banning's list of 8/31/00: Lester J. "Joe" Hall, AVG; hired Sep 1944, arr Jan 1945 (had gone to USAF in 1942? left end of 1945? (have item showing promoted to capt. March or July 1943??)  left to right, top to bottom Len Parish and Bob Rengo Joe Hall in the middle Bill Maher and Tud Tarbet Note from Bill Maher, "(the picture) was taken in New York just prior to our embarkation in February 1945." (Photo Courtesy of Valerie Parish Kendrick)  (From Wings Over Asia Volume V) October 10, 2004 Hello, My name is Kevin Pearson. My grandmother is Iris Hall, maiden name Iris Little, married to Les Hall. I have recently acquired several items from Mr. Hall's time with the Flying Tigers including his CNAC flask, crusher cap, antique mah jong set and several other antiques from Asia. Im interested in learning more about my step-grandfather. Please e-mail with any info. Thank You, Kevin E-mail mmgt168@morganusa.com Kevin - Let me hear from you. Thanks, Tom or would like to be added to the CNAC e-mail distribution list, please let the CNAC Web Editor, Tom Moore, know. Thanks! |