Thomas T Urmson
Military
Object Number - UPL 31955 - "T/Sgt Thomas T Urmson of the 401st Bomb Group wearing the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Purple Heart England 2-Jul-44."
Assigned to 613BS, 401BG, 8AF USAAF. 11 x missions.
Silver Star Citation:
"For gallantry in action while on a bombing mission over Germany 29 Jan 1944 (Frankfurt), T/Sgt T Urmson, a top turret gunner was awarded the Silver Star. Wounded and knocked unconscious, he later revived, returned to his guns and fought off enemy attack."
Awards: SS, DFC, AM (3OLC), PH, WWII Victory, EAME (1 x Battle star).
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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: 401st Bomb Group 613th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Command performance
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 613th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Benefield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Trumbull County, OH, USA | 9 April 1920 | |
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Enlisted |
Cleveland, OH, USA | 23 June 1942 | |
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Other Discharged USAAF |
6 September 1945 | Honourable discharge 6-Sep-45. | |
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Died |
7 January 2007 | ||
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Based |
Deenethorpe | Assigned to 613BS, 401BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
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