UPL 16000
IMAGELouis and Marie Wencker. On Sept 8 1944, Edward approach this couple as they were harvesting in their field near Hochfelden, France. He war cold and hungry. The quickly told him to hide in their wagon and brought him to their house. He hid in their hayloft until November 23, 1944 with their son, Georges, who had been forced into the German army, became wounded and then AWOL. Edward wanted to leave several times, but was convinced by the French Resistance it was to dangerous.
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Units
- 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: 389th Bomb Group 445th Bomb Group 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (93rd Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: 19018109 / O-745854
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot / Pilot / Fighter Pilot