UPL 38797

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The Military Service Record for Philip G. Rodgers Showing His Completion Of 30 Missions As Well As The Awards He Received

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 860th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-697736
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Mission

B-17s of the 398th Bomb Group bombing the railyard at Bingen, 29 December 1944. Printed caption on reverse: '57548 AC- With bomb bay doors open, the first of a large formation of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses send their bombs plummeting earthwards on rail installations at Bingen, Germany, as heavy bombers of US Eighth Air Force press home their attack of December 29, 1944. US Air Force Photo.'
  • Date: 29 December 1944
  • Date: 28 December 1944
  • Date: 15 December 1944
  • Date: 30 November 1944

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Date:
ContributorEmily
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ContributorEmily
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Associated missions

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Contributormscheerer1
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This is the military service record for my Grandfather Philip G. Rodgers. It has been in my family since he completed his tour in WWII