Donald J Lynam

Military
media-32365.jpeg UPL 32365 Sergeant Donald J. Lynam, Sergeant, AAF Gunnery Instructor, 493rd Bomb Group Charles D Taylor collection

"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 26 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.

Object Number - UPL 32365 - Sergeant Donald J. Lynam, Sergeant, AAF Gunnery Instructor, 493rd Bomb Group

He was studying engineering when he enlisted in September 1942, completed Gunnery and Mechanics school and shipped to England in November 1944. He most memorable mission was the food drop to Holland, low enough to see the Dutch people waving their thanks. Discharged in November 1945 he worked as a construction engineer.

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The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.

493rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Events

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Greenfield, IA 50849, USA

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Iowans of the Mighty Eighth

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"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 26 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit History, http://493bgdebach.co.uk/roster_list.php

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