UPL 25342
IMAGE5 April 1943: Archbishop of New York Francis J. Spellman (L) and 322nd Bomb Sq chaplain Fr. Daniel Hunt visit with Capt Oscar D O'Neil prior to his departure for a mission to Antwerp. Spellman, as head of the New York Archdiocese, was also vicar for the U.S. military forces worldwide - a "double duty" which had been in effect for that office since 1917. A separate position, titled Archdiocese for the Military, was not established until 1985. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A14828-23894AC.
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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: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Chaplain, Catholic
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-430613
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Invasion II
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield