UPL 51233
IMAGEGeneral Ike (42-97061) Goldsmith Crew, 401st BS, 91st BG BACK ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Sgt. Merrel L. Duncan, Gunner, Dundee, MN; Sgt. Hugo A. Miller, Radio Operator, Allen Park, MI; Sgt. Lester F. Umlor, Turret Gunner, Detroit, MI; Sgt. William S. Beavers, Tail Gunner, Chidester, AR; Sgt. John E. Gawley, Engineer, East Orange, NJ. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: 1st Lt. Robert R. (Goldie) Goldsmith, Pilot, Tulsa, OK; 1st Lt. Julius D. Cobb, Bombardier, Massapequa, NY; 1st Lt. Hugh W. Brooks, Navigator, Kootenai, ID; 1st Lt. Charles H. (Chuck) Davis, Co-Pilot, Lee's Summit, MO (1st Pilot effective: 17 Jul 44). NOT PICTURED: Sgt. Frank S. Glenn, Armor Gunner, Turlock, CA Most of these crew members completed 30 Combat Missions together. They arrived in Bassingbourn on July 2, 1944 and completed their tour on January 1, 1945.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: General Ike
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield