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George Phil Edwards

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Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'

323rd Bomb Group

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

People

George Phil Edwards

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-791803
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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ContributorGEORGE S EDWARDS
ChangesCreated entry with caption and unit associations
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I am not sure what is required here. 1st Lieutenant George Phil Edwards, USAAF, 453rd Bomber Squadron, 323rd Bomber Group, was my uncle and namesake. He was a navigator of a B26 Marauder, killed in action on July 31, 1943. He is interred at Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France.