Luftwaffe Look-See
Aerial reconnaissance photography taken by the Luftwaffe centered on Wollaton Park (circle added for ease of viewing) may have been intended for V-2 targeting of the 508th.
   Large black segments are believed to be voids resulting from joining of  multiple photos to create this montage.
   Multiple large white blobs may be sand traps in a golf course. Anyone remember such a course near the Park?  (courtesy Graham Lawson ... and the Luftwaffe!)

TAKE TEN! 81mm Mortar Platoon, HQ, 2nd, take a break on the grounds at Wollaton Park in May 1944. From the left are Irv Shanley, Bob Kiley, John Menighan, Joe Laky, Alton Webster, Martin Grube, not identified, and Don Cunningham.
   Webster was killed in action June 7,1944 and Laky was killed in action October 1,1944 The unidentified man was seriously wounded during the Normandy invasion.
(Photo and details courtesy Irving Shanley, HQ 2)

Sgt Ralph Busson
Hq 3rd, relaxes in his tent in Wollaton Park
(courtesy of Nico Jongeneel)

Pvt Anthony Cianfrani
A Co, in "Tent City"
(courtesy Rex Combs collection)

Rest Stop
from the right, counterclockwise: Herbert C. Shultz, Joseph L. Laky, Jr., Arthur F. Mulock, Jr., William Litnianski, Robert W. Speers, and Stanley C. Krosnicki. The trooper in the center may be Biagio Bennardi. All were members of the 81mm Mortar Platoon.
(Photo and details courtesy Irving Shanley, HQ 2)

Bosom Buddies
Edward Christensen (r) and two unidentified friends seem undaunted by the chow line but perhaps they have already eaten

Emery Van Every takes a bride in Nottingham, Oct 4, 1944.  Eleanor Crandon was the lady that won his heart.

Toddler Time
some of the men pose with a Nottingham infant.
   Note the NCO at left may not be a 508th member.