UPL 26999
IMAGE"Once upon a time a few weeks ago, we had a squadron party. There was laughter, gayety, and a satchel or so. The one draped over moi was/is a mamas' child and still is as far as I know!" Ben Hicks is third from left, arm around woman.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 558th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-7627Q5
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier / Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: 35600962
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Armorer Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: 14004661
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Armorer Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: 0819522
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: 39087527
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Revisions
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ContributorMike Smith
Sources
Updated Ben Hicks profile with pictures from his 93 year old brother Buck Hicks.