UPL 40551

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Staff Sargent Howard Malcom Byrne (far left) about to accept the Distinguished Flying Cross, for “extraordinary achievement” while participating in more than 20 heavy bombing attacks on vital targets in Germany and the occupied countries of Europe.

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Units

The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Date:
ContributorJared Byrne
ChangesCreated entry with collection and caption
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I own the rights to these photos. They are of my Grandfather, Staff Sargent Howard Malcom Byrne - My hero