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Extract from Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) for 2nd Lieutenant William M Hummer of the 44th 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. If you require access to the full, unedited file please contact Bill Beigel via his website, www.ww2research.com, or the AAM Team at [email protected]

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The 'semiofficial' insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12176672 / O-783265
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Kay Bar
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 44th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron 67th Bomb Squadron 68th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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Contributorrossingtonj
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations
Sources

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