William Christopher Melbihess
Military
Aerial Gunner
340th BG - 488th BS
It is unclear if Melbihess flew in combat with the 340th BG. He was awarded an Air Medal for flying missions in the CBI with the 14th Air Force in 1944. He was originally assigned to the 340th BG in the United States around January 1943
Object Number - UPL 54925 - PVT William Christopher Melbihess Aerial Gunner 340th BG - 488th BS It is unclear if Melbihess flew in combat with the 340th BG. He was...
Melbihess is listed as being assigned to the 340th BG in August1942-September 1943 time frame. He was awarded an Air Medal by the 14th AF in China in August 1944. He was discharged suffering from tropical diseases.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Ordway, Colorado | 24 October 1923 | |
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Enlisted |
Santa Fe, New Mexico | 27 January 1942 | |
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Other Separated from Service |
Buckley Army Airfield Hospital, Colorado | 3 October 1945 | |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | 9 November 1945 | 1518 Highland Road | |
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Died |
Los Angeles, California | 19 April 1993 |
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