Charles Richard Vogel
Military
Public database
Object Number - UPL 51886 - Sioux Princess with pilot Charles R. Vogel
Assigned to 551BS, 385BG, 8AF USAAF. 13 x missions.
Awards: AM, EAME, WWII Victory.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![A bomber crew of the 385th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 6 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '291701.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: Printed caption on reverse: 'US AIRFORCE IN GREAT DAYLIGHT OFFENSIVE ON EUROPE. The great daylight offensive on Europe continues, targets in Germany, France and Belgium being attacked by great formations of bombers and fighters from the US Army Air Force and the RAF. Photo shows: Before t](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380140.jpg.webp?itok=3DyNylCs)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 13068663
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Role/Job: Waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Role/Job: Ball turret gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Madam Shoo Shoo
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Betty Jo
- Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Sioux Princess
- Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
23 January 1923 | ||
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Enlisted |
15 December 1942 | ||
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Other Discharged |
30 October 1945 | ||
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Died |
7 February 1985 | ||
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Buried |
Arcola Township Cemetery Arcola, Illinois | 10 February 1985 | InterredArcola Township CemeteryArcola, Illinois |
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