Meet my Parents

My father, Theodore Evan Christopherson, son of Kjartan Christopherson, grandson of Sigurdur Christopherson.
I found some info on Bergram where he served.
If you served with him, please contact me. He never spoke of any of this.

Entered military; 30 Jan 1942, Presidio of Monterey, California

Stationed at Fighting 37th School Squadron at Chanute Field at Rantoul ILL.

Stationed at Fighting 37th School Squadron at Chanute Field at Rantoul ILL.

Stationed with 24th Troop Carrier Squadron, 89thTroop Carrier Group? Based out of Bergstrom Airforce Base, TX.
Flying crewman, possibly a c47skytrain AD? His plane ditched in Texas during a cargo run. The other photos were together and obviously overseas. I don't think he was involved with The Hump, but possibly in the Pacific. His noseart is of a flying donkey which is also on a jacket emblem. Coincidence? PatchAAF24TrpCarSq.

" The only story I recall was about the scar on his knee. He (Ted) said he was knocked to the floor when the pilot misjudged a landing on different plane. They had been flying B-19's or some such thing, and the pilot always sat low in the front of the plane. They were flying a larger cargo plane with the pilot seat up high and the view below blocked. Since he was sitting higher in the plane, he came in a little low and hit the running pretty hard. I thought he had said that was a runway in Canada, not sure now. There may even be a log of the incident somewhere in released military records now"
from Ron Christopherson

Roy found this web page a long time ago, however, looking over Teds records and his Discharge Papers, I now see the same service dates and locations, so possible Ted was on many of these islands and situations, being bored or risking life & limb.
U.S.A.A.F. Combat Cargo Groups of the Second World War by Capt. John J. Johnson, 6th CCS Intelligence Office

( ) = roys notes
Theodore Evan Christopherson's Honorable Discharge

DATE OD SEPARATION (DISCHARGE) 11 DEC 1945 CAMP BEALE CALIF
ARMY SERIAL 39 087 923
6th Combat Cargo Squadron
T SGT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_Sergeant)
AC - (air corps?)

COMPONENT: AUS (AUSTRALIA?). (This was a point of departure on way to Philippine islands.)
CIVILLIAN OCCU. Elec Appliance Serviceman

1945 Single
Place of Entry: Presidio (where the 6th was based at.)
Occupation: Elec. Airplane Mechanic 685
Sharpshooter Pistol 1 AUG 44
CITIZEN YES
CONTINENTAL SERVICE 2 YRS, 9 MTHS, 5 DAYS
FOREIGN SERVICE 1 YEAR, 1 MTH, 7 DAYS
(TIME IN FOREIGN? NOV 23 1944 TO NOV 21 1945)
DATE OF DEPARTURE: NOV 1 1944, DEST: APT, ARRIVAL: NOV 23 1944
DATE OF DEPARTURE: NOV 21 1945, DEST: USA, ARRIVAL: DEC 7 1945

BATTLES:
NEW GUINEA G0 40 WD 45 New Guinea </wiki/German_New_Guinea> January 24, 1943 ñ December 31, 1944
LUZON SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Luzon
WESTERN PACIFIC Western Pacific April 17, 1944 ñ September 2, 1945
G0 33 WD 45

DECORATIONS
WWII VICTORY MEDAL TWX (is an abbreviation for TeletypeWriter eXchange ) WD 23 OCT 45
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_Victory_Medal (MOST GOT THIS)

ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asiatic-Pacific_Campaign_Medal

GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Conduct_Medal

PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Liberation_Medal Philippine Liberation Medal was one of the most commonly bestowed awards to allied militaries

AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Campaign_Medal The American Theater was defined as the entirety of the United States to include most of the Atlantic Ocean </wiki/Atlantic_Ocean>, a portion of Alaska </wiki/Alaska>, and a small portion of the Pacific bordering California </wiki/California> and Baja California </wiki/Baja_California>.

WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION: NONE
REASON AND AUTHORITY FOR SEPARATION
RR1-1 DEMOBILIZATION AR 615-365 15 DEC 44
SERVICE SCHOOLS ATTENDED: AAFTS ( Air Force Technical School) 18 WEEKS AIRCRAFT MECHANIC AAFTS 6 WEEKS ELEC SPEC

EDUCATION: GRAMMER 8. H.S. 0, COLLEGE 0

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My relative, Andy Oddstad was a true Hero during WWII, receiving the Bronze Star. "They deserve to be remembered, it is up to the family members to preserve their memories."

Here are some photos of Ted in the Air Force.