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Lt. Col Ben Rimerman and Major Vic Byers (with cigarette) from the 353rd FG in the center of photo during a party. This photo was taken at the entrance doors to the 'Auger Inn' (Officer's Club at Raydon). Left to right in the photo are Capt. Charles Wurtzler (352nd FS Intelligence Officer), unknown woman, Capt. Henry E. Esperson (352nd FS Engineering Officer), unknown woman, Col. Ben Rimerman, Major Vic L. Byers (351st FS) and 1st Lt. Harry L. Hammer (352nd FS Assistant Intelligence Officer). The two men standing behind the main group are currently unknown.

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Vic L Byers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17042028 / O-728573
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Colonel Glenn E. Duncan, Commanding Officer of the 353rd Fighter Group from 25 November 1943 until 7 July 1944, when he was reported MIA. He evaded and resumed his command on 22 April 1945. Colonel Ben Rimerman, the officer on the right, was the 353rd Fighter Group's Commanding Officer in Col. Duncan's absence. May - August 1945. Colonel Rimerman was killed when the P-51 Mustang he was a passenger in crashed near Great Dunmow, Essex, on 11 August 1945. The pilot Captain William J. Maguire, who had flown w

Benjamin Rimerman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 55th Fighter Group 350th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (353rd Fighter Group) Headquarters (55th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 17011259 / O-346830
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Commanding Officer

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Added connection to Vic Myers from info in caption

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353rd FG Archives

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353rd FG Archives

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From the Personal Collection of Lt. Billy J. Murray