Harry Cross
Military
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Sgt Harry Cross of [ Elgin, IL ] the top turret gunner aboard 41-31819 "Mild & Bitter," a B-26 Marauder with 82 missions flown, photographed after completing his 50th mission.
Assigned to 452BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. Flew on 41-31819's 50th combat mission.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Mild and Bitter
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Great Saling
Events
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Assigned to 452BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. |