Russell E Tickner
MilitaryShot down 2 June 1944 in B-24 #4295310. Evaded.
Russ with his wife Jan has since written up his experiences in 'Long Way Homeward'.
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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: 491st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 694820
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Fairfield, Illinois, USA | ||
Other Evaded |
France | 2 June 1944 |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 5391 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database