If there is anyone out there that knew Rudy Smolar I would appreciate some information. I am somewhat interested in Military History especially WW2 since my father served in the Army and was involved in many campaigns. Now that he has passed away I am to do my own research and this is hard (thanks to computers and those of you who knew him) it is somewhat easier than before. It just seems to me he must have had some wonderfull experiences besides bad ones. Me being retired Military understand that. The man was wonderful however not very talkative when it came about his time in WW2. Does anyone have any recollection of this event or relevant information? Please email me if you do! Thanks!." Contributed by Edward Shiok Idleman (scrhaprnel and burns, condition fair). Ray (schrapnel wound in chest, punctured lung, condition critical) and W. Haznar (schrapnel wound in left arm, condition good), Sl E. The following VPB-109 personnel were wounded: AMM1 J. Legge of the 95th Construction Battalion, as well as two communications personnel. NOTICE: ".I'm doing research for a book (SEE: )about the 8th Defense Battalion in the Gilbert Islands and need some help from VPB-109 vets or their families! On January 2, 1944, the Japanese bombed the airfield at Apamama killing two Marines, wounding R. VPNAVY - VP-109 Notice Summary Page - VP Patrol Squadron
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