Louis R Gilbert

Military

He flew on Robert Chrisjohn crew. Reported to group on 17 Jul 1944. He completed 35 missions.



AM 5OLC, DFC,

He afterwards practiced law for many years in Loves Park IL.

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Units served with

Official insignia of the 306th Bomb Group, approved 6 January 1943, and updated 2 October 1951.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 368th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17027282 / O-764228
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

27 October 1994

Buried

Loves Park, Illinois

Revisions

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306th Echoes Jan '99

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306th BGA Collection, Russell Strong Index Cards, / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / http://www.306bg.org/crewphotos/Crew%20Pictures%20Adam-Rector/Crew%20Pi…