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10-06-2025
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Georgia airman who went missing in action during WWII recovered
A Georgia airman who went down in the Baltic Sea during World War II has been declared recovered six years after divers found an American bomber off the coast of Denmark. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Thursday that U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Milton L. Hymes, Jr., 22, of Savannah, was accounted for Nov. 21, 2024. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Hymes, the navigator onboard a B-24J 'Liberator' bomber, died on June 20, 1944, when his plane crashed into the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark. The aircraft, with 10 crew members, had departed Bungay, England, on a bombing mission to Politz, Germany. The plane collided with another B-24 in the same formation. The aircraft exploded when it hit the water, and two crew members were blown clear. The pilot and co-pilot survived and were rescued by Danish fishermen, taken into captivity by the Germans and eventually returned to Allied control. German records indicate they recovered the body of one crew member but do not report how they disposed of the body. Evidence suggested that Hymes and the six other crew members were killed in the crash. Hymes was declared dead by the U.S. War Department on June 21, 1945. The American Graves Registration Command tried to find Hymes and the rest of the crew, even searching remains that washed up on the coast. These efforts were ultimately fruitless, and Hymes was declared non-recoverable on May 12, 1950. In 2019, divers alerted the Royal Danish Navy to a WWII-era aircraft wreck in the general area where Hymes' aircraft crashed. A .50 caliber machine gun with a damaged serial number pointed to the craft being the lost bomber. The Royal Danish Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal cleared the site of unexploded ordnance in August 2021. This allowed Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency partner the University of Delaware and the Royal Danish Navy to survey the underwater site. The survey found human remains and enough evidence to recommend the site for further study. Additional excavation and recovery operations in 2022-2024 found more evidence, including remains and the ID tags of two crew members. Organizations that helped in the search and record efforts include Trident Archäologie, Wessex Archaeology, volunteers from Project Recover, stakeholders from the Royal Danish Navy and the Langelands Museum. To identify Hymes' remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis, as well as material evidence. Scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System also used mitochondrial DNA and Y-chromosome DNA analysis. Hymes' name is recorded on the Wall of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, along with others still missing from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. Hymes will be buried in Thunderbolt, Georgia, on a date yet to be determined. TRENDING STORIES: Driver charged in crash that killed South Fulton police captain appears in court Driver pulls out knife on couple driving too slow in Kennesaw neighborhood, police say 'Black Mecca' no longer? Atlanta prices cause families to move out of the city [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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Savannah man and World War II airman has been accounted for
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Former U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Milton L. Hymes, Jr., 22, of Savannah, Georgia, was accounted for today by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Lt. Hayes was killed during World War II. According to information released by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, in June 1944, Hymes was assigned to the 565th Bombardment Squadron, 389th Bombardment Group, 2nd Combat Bomb Wing, 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, in the European Theater. On June 20, Hymes, the navigator onboard a B-24J 'Liberator' bomber, went missing in action when his plane crashed into the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark after colliding with another B-24 in the same formation. The pilot and co-pilot of Hymes' aircraft were able to bail out and survived, but all evidence points to the rest of the crew being killed in the crash. The U.S. War Department issued a Finding of Death for Hymes on June 21, 1945. In early 1948, the American Graves Registration Command, the organization that searched for and recovered fallen American personnel in the European Theater, investigated the crash, but was unable to find any of the missing crewmen. Over the next couple of years, the AGRC also assessed unidentified remains that washed ashore in the area where Hymes' aircraft crashed, but were not able to identify any of the crew. Hymes was declared non-recoverable on May 12, 1950. In 2019, Danish divers alerted the Royal Danish Navy to a WWII-era aircraft wreck in the general area where Hymes' aircraft crashed. A .50 caliber machine gun with a damaged serial number that partially matched the guns on Hymes' aircraft was recovered. In August 2021, after the Royal Danish Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal cleared the site of unexploded ordnance, DPAA partner University of Delaware, along with the Royal Danish Navy, returned to conduct an underwater survey. The survey found possible human remains as well as enough evidence to recommend the site for an archaeological excavation. From Sept. 21, 2022 to June 9, 2024, DPAA primary partner Trident Archäologie, along with Wessex Archaeology and volunteers from Project Recover, and with stakeholders from the Royal Danish Navy and the Langelands Museum, returned to the site to conduct further operations, during which they found further material evidence and possible remains. That evidence was also accessioned into the DPAA laboratory. To identify Hymes' remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis, as well as material evidence. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA and Y-chromosome DNA analysis. Hymes' name is recorded on the Wall of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, along with others still missing from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. Hymes will be buried in Thunderbolt, Georgia, on a date yet to be determined. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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Liberator Becomes Exclusive Branding Partner of OSUGA Toys - A Global Sensation in Women's Sexual Wellness
ATLANTA, GA / / May 29, 2025 / Luvu Brands, Inc. (OTCQB:LUVU), a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands, announced today that its largest brand, Liberator, is now the exclusive brand partner of OSUGA, the award-winning, design-forward brand that's transforming the women's sexual wellness category through innovation, elegance, and purpose. Created by a team of passionate women, OSUGA fills a crucial gap in the marketplace - delivering body-safe, beautifully crafted products designed by and for women. The result is a brand that resonates emotionally, performs exceptionally, and elevates the entire category. "OSUGA represents everything the modern consumer is looking for - quality, intention, and emotional connection," said Louis Friedman, CEO of Liberator. "We're proud to exclusively bring this visionary brand to our wholesale partners across North America." "We believe OSUGA isn't just a product line - it's a cultural shift," added Genevieve Lariviere, Sales Director at Liberator. "It empowers women through design, and we're excited to help our partners lead that conversation at retail." As OSUGA's exclusive brand partner, Liberator is your only source for wholesale access in North America. About Luvu Brands Luvu Brands, Inc. is an Atlanta, Georgia based designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands, including: JAXX - a diverse range of convertible daybeds, headboard panels, outdoor soft seating and bean bags made from repurposed polyurethane foam trim. AVANA - products for yoga exercise, sleep comfort and inclined bed therapy. LIBERATOR - transformable chaises and specially designed pillows and props for enhancing sexual performance. FOAMLABS - private label Jaxx products and contract manufacturing for hospitality, school, furniture mass market and beyond. The Company's brand sites include plus other global e-commerce sites. For more information about Luvu Brands, please visit Company Contact: Luvu Brands, LariviereSales SOURCE: Luvu Brands, Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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20-05-2025
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19-year-old Pennsylvania soldier killed in WWII bomber crash accounted for
WASHINGTON, Pa. (WTAJ) — A U.S. Army Air Staff Sergeant from Pennsylvania who was killed when his bomber crashed into the Baltic Sea has been accounted for 80 years later. Staff Sgt. John H. Danneker, from Williamsport, was just 19 years old when he got on a B-24J 'Liberator' bomber on June 20, 1944. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, he was considered missing in action when the plane crashed into the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark after colliding with another B-24 in the same formation. While the pilot and co-pilot were able to bail out and survive, it was believed that Danneker and the rest of the crew had died. The U.S. War Department issued a finding of death for him on June 21, 1945. He was later declared to be non-recoverable on May 12, 1950. According to the agency, a Danish diver came across the possible wreckage in 2019 and alerted the Danish Royal Navy. Through exploring and investigating the watery grave, the plane was found to have a .50 caliber machine gun with a damaged serial number that partially matched the plane Danneker was on. To identify Danneker's remains, scientists with the agency used dental records, anthropological analysis and material evidence. Danneker's name is on the Wall of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England, along with others still missing from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery in August 2025. For family and funeral information, contact the Army Casualty Office at 1-800-892-2490. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
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19-year-old Pennsylvania airman accounted for from World War II
(WHTM) — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that a 19-year-old Pennsylvania airman from World War II has been accounted for. According to the DPAA, U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. John H. Danneker, 19, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, who was killed in World War II, was accounted for on December 10, 2024. The DPAA says Danneker was assigned to the 565th Bombardment Squadron, 389th Bombardment Group, 2nd Combat Bomb Wing, 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, in the European Theater in June of 1944. Danneker was assigned to be the left waist gunner onboard a B-24J 'Liberator' bomber. On June 20, 1944, Danneker went missing in action when his plane crashed into the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark after colliding with another B-24 in the same formation. The pilot and co-pilot of Danneker's aircraft were able to survive, but evidence pointed to the rest of the crew being killed in the crash. The American Graves Registration Command (AGRC), which was responsible for searching for and recovering fallen American soldiers, investigated the crash but was unable to find any of the missing crewmen. Danneker was declared non-recoverable on May 12, 1950, per the DPAA. In 2019, Danish divers encountered a WWII-era aircraft wreck in the general area where Danneker's aircraft crashed. The divers alerted the Royal Danish Navy, who found possible human remains and enough evidence to recommend archeological excavation. Archaeologists, divers, and volunteers from Project Recover returned to the site and found extensive evidence, including remains and ID tags of two crew members. The evidence was turned over to the Danish authorities and the DPAA laboratory. Scientists from DPAA used dental DNA and anthropological analysis to identify Danneker among the wreckage. Danneker's name is recorded on the Wall of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England, along with others still missing from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. Danneker will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery in August 2025. Danneker's family was recently briefed on his identification. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
