XXI MYITKYINA October 1944 Organizational Changes: The end of the month brought the announcement of of the division of the C.B.I. theater into two separate theaters, the India – Burma theater and the China theater. At the same time it was announced that General Stillwell whose name has become synonymous with a C.B.I.had been recalled to the states to take over an important but as yet undisclosed new assignment General Sultan who had been Chief of Staff to General Stillwell was given command of the India Burma Theater while at the same time general Wedemeyer assumed command of the newly created China theater Within the squadron itself the month saw a decrease in officer personnel from 6
XXI MYITKYINA October 1944 Organizational Changes: The end of the month brought the announcement of of the division of the C.B.I. theater into two separate theaters, the India – Burma theater and the China theater. At the same time it was announced that General Stillwell whose name has become synonymous with a C.B.I.had been recalled to the states to take over an important but as yet undisclosed new assignment General Sultan who had been Chief of Staff to General Stillwell was given command of the India Burma Theater while at the same time general Wedemeyer assumed command of the newly created China theater Within the squadron itself the month saw a decrease in officer personnel from 6
Lt. John Matulavicz was a member of the 89th Fighter Squadron, the Burma Banshees. He flew over 100 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with at least one Oak Leaf cluster. My father, Phil Adair, was very good friends with "Matool" as he was known and he spoke fondly of him, though he wouldn't speak of the events that lead to John's death. He was the third bunk mate dad lost. While I was usually pretty good at getting details out of him, he didn't want to speak of this tragic event. Lt. Matulavicz can be seen in this photo as two flights of the 89th Fighter Squadron prepare for a mission in Burma. Lt. Matulavicz is seen here with his buddy, Lt. Adair,
Lt. John Matulavicz was a member of the 89th Fighter Squadron, the Burma Banshees. He flew over 100 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with at least one Oak Leaf cluster. My father, Phil Adair, was very good friends with "Matool" as he was known and he spoke fondly of him, though he wouldn't speak of the events that lead to John's death. He was the third bunk mate dad lost. While I was usually pretty good at getting details out of him, he didn't want to speak of this tragic event. Lt. Matulavicz can be seen in this photo as two flights of the 89th Fighter Squadron prepare for a mission in Burma. Lt. Matulavicz is seen here with his buddy, Lt. Adair,
