UPL 36516

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Major John L Jerstad in the pilot's seat of a B-24 Liberator c. 1943

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Units

376th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Major John Louis Jerstad of the 93rd Bomb Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Maj John Louis Jerstad as A/C.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '93 BG Major John Jerstad awarded posthumous MoH.'

John Louis Jerstad

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 376th Bomb Group 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (2nd Combat Bomb Wing) 98th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 16009546 / O-435784
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Revisions

Date:
ContributorEmily
ChangesChanges to caption and aircraft associations
Sources

Removed association to B-24 Hells Wench. Jerstad was a member of the 376th Bomb Group, while Hell's Wench was assigned to the 93rd. Jerstad was only documented as serving on board Hell's Wench on one occasion on 1 August 1943, in which is served as co-pilot, while he is depicted here sitting in the pilot's position.

Date:
ContributorKickapoo
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Personal collection