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David J. Hardin, Waist Gunner, 546th Bomb Squad, 384th bomb Group. KIA 26th June 1943, 42-3188, Mission No. 68

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The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.

384th Bomb Group

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

A B-17 Flying Fortress (BK-H, serial number 42-37781) nicknamed "Silver Dollar" of the 546th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group goes down after losing its tail. Image via Havelaar. Printed caption on reverse: 'Silver Dollar, a Flying Fortress operating from Grafton Underwood, has its complete tail severed during one of the first 8th Air Force raids on Berlin.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Berlin missile, BK-H, Fort goes down.'

546th Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

People

David Jackson Hardin

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: 14124092
Highest Rank: Sergeant
Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Mission

VIII Bomber Command 68

Date: 26 June 1943

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Date: 4 Oct 2023 16:11:27

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Sources

Find A Grave memorial https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68670226/david-hardin