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Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) for Staff Sergeant Charles P Wilder of the 96th Bomb Group researched by historian Bill Beigel. The file contains copies of primary documents that discuss the return of personal effects, circumstances and causes of death, and memorialisation of the fallen airman.

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.

96th Bomb Group

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

People

Charles Paul Wilder

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 337th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34406544
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Aircraft

Two airmen of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30872) nicknamed "Blonde Bomber".

42-30872

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Blonde Bomber Betty Grable aka Ole Puss
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 337th Bomb Squadron

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Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) researched and donated by Bill Beigel: www.ww2research.com

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Sources

Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) researched and donated by Bill Beigel: www.ww2research.com