UPL 25315
IMAGES/Sgt George A Eisel receives Distinguished Flying Cross from an unidentified General during ceremony at an air base somewhere in Iceland. 2nd Service Group, 29 June 1943. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A00219-75318AC. S/Sgt George Anthony Eisel Jr (was born on 3-Jan-10 - passed away on 25-Feb-64) he was the sole survivor after the crash of B-24D 41-23728 'Hot Stuff' on Mt Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland on 3-May-43 (General Andrews was onboard).
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35277070
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner