Carl W Olander Sr
Military
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UPL 16218
The Brienza Crew of the 491st Bombardment Group - The Ringmasters
I scanned this photo from "The Ringmasters" book - Travis Jeric
Member of Brienza crew. Crew R150.
Air Medal w 4/Oak Leaf Cluster; Good Conduct
experienced very harsh cold weather, fingers and hands very cold. Always a relief after a mission to come back to see the 'white cliffs of Dover' meant that they ade it again
Air Medal w/4Oak Leaf Clusters, Pres. Unit citation 5 battle stars
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Birmingham, Alabama | 6 August 1924 | |
Born |
Fairfield, Alabama | 6 August 1924 | |
Died |
17 May 2010 | ||
Buried |
Birmingham, Alabama |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / self / wife, Elwanda