Robert M Lincoln

Military

Robert Lincoln was a top turret gunner and flight engineer on B-24s of the 489th Bomb Group. He was stationed at Halesworth, England, and flew missions from September 27 - November 6, 1944 over Germany.



His pilot's name was Jeglum. Other members of his crew were:

Louis Caspary, Harry Bender, and Carlis Clinard.



Robert's son is looking for the names of other airmen his father flew with. Please get in touch with the American Air Museum if you think you can help out.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 489th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-705961
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Revisions

Date
ContributorLucy May
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Sources

Correspondence with Robert Lincoln's son, Robert Lincoln Jr.

Date
ContributorAAM
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489th Bomb Group Roster / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia