UPL 14344

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A letter from Lieutenant Ralph L Stimmel of the 445th Bomb Group to the family of Sergeant William Adair informing them of Adair's injury sustained on a mission over Berlin and that he has been awarded the Air Medal and Purple Heart.

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Units

A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.

445th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

William L Adair

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35623860
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Ralph L Stimmel

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-804758
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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ContributorEmily
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and person associations
Sources

Courtesy of Thomas Mulkey- Nephew