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SSgt Charles E. Demuth

Charles served with the 534th Engineering Squadron, Boat and Shore Regt., 4th Engineering Specialist Brig. and 43rd Engineering Squadron Construction Br. He served in New Guinea, Dutch East Indies, Philippine Islands and Japan. Charles had 21 months overseas.

An Only Son of the 381st The Life of Andy Piter, Jr. As a member of the 381st Bomb Group in World War II, Andy served his country proudly. However, 15 days before the war ended in Europe, tragedy struck the 381st as they lost 31 men on the Isle of Man and Andy was one of them. April 23rd, 1945 - a day that will live forever in the hearts of the Men of the 381st.

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An Only Son of the 381st

The Life of Andy Piter. Jr.

About the Author

Donald J. Madar - an avid family history buff who has pursued genealogy and has visited the five Slovak villages of his roots. Special interest in his great-uncle, Andy Piter, Jr., who was a member of the 381st Bomb Group and who lost his life in a B17G crash on the Isle of Man 15 days before World War II ended in Europe. Donald has researched his uncle for the last 13 years and now brings Andy's story back to life.

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Welcome to the Connellsville Canteen!An Initiative of the Fayette County Cultural Trust

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Welcome to the Connellsville Canteen!

An Initiative of the Fayette County Cultural Trust