Florian Kowalczyk
Military
Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Front L-R: Fitzgerald-Navigator, Stevens-Co-Pilot, Ken Johnson Pilot
Back L-R: Basitte-Waist Gunner, Kowalski-Flight Engineer, Robert Stevens-Tail Gunner, James Stump-Radio Operator, Albert Smiley-Ball Turret, Harry Melcher-Bomb Armourer. November-1944, 447 Bomb Group, 710 Squadron, Rattlesden, England.
Image courtesy of Harry H Melcher
Object Number - UPL 6743 - A bomber crew of the 447th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Front L-R: Fitzgerald-Navigator, Stevens-Co-Pilot, Ken Johnson...
Assigned to 710BS, 447BG, 8AF USAAF. ETD
Awards: AM (4OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-746357
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
30 October 1924 | Son of Stanley and Mary Kowalczyk. | |
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Died |
Des Plaines, IL | 24 August 2004 | Florian Kowalczyk, beloved son of the late Stanley and Mary Kowalczyk; loving brother of Lucille (late Henry) Wojnowiak and the late Harry and Thomas; uncle of Mark; great-uncle of two great-nieces. Funeral Saturday, August 28, 9:15 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect to St. Stephen Church, Des Plaines. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. |
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Buried |
Saint Adalbert Catholic Cemetery Niles, Cook County, IL | 27 August 2044 | Saint Adalbert Catholic Cemetery Niles, Cook County, Illinois |
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Based |
Rattlesden | Assigned to 710BS, 447BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit History Roster, Enlisted Men of the 710th Squadron
