John Gilbert Winant Jr

Military
Second Lieutenant John G. Winant Jr a pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wittan's Wallopers". Passed as censored 15 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Ambassador's Son Now Serving In Britain With American Army Air Force. 2nd Lieut. John G. Winant, 21 year old son of Mr. John G. Winant, is now serving in Britain with the U.S. Army Air Force, and has already taken part in sorties over enemy territory. 2nd Lieut. Winant, graduated from the Flying Fort media-414085.jpg FRE 8224 Second Lieutenant John G. Winant Jr a pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wittan's Wallopers".
Passed as censored 15 Aug 1943.

Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Ambassador's Son Now Serving In Britain With American Army Air Force. 2nd Lieut. John G. Winant, 21 year old son of Mr. John G. Winant, is now serving in Britain with the U.S. Army Air Force, and has already taken part in sorties over enemy territory. 2nd Lieut. Winant, graduated from the Flying Fortress training school at Miami, and as his first "job" flew a new Fortress across the Atlantic to this country. Photo Shows: 2nd Lieut. John G. Winant Jnr. in the cockpit of his Flying Fortress. He is a member of the Squadron known as "Wittan's Wallopers"[obscured]. G. Aug 1943. PN.' Censor no: 278789. On reverse: Planet News Ltd., US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 8224 - Second Lieutenant John G. Winant Jr a pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wittan's Wallopers"....

John G Winant Jr served as a pilot with the 390th Bomb Group. His father, John G Winant, was US Ambassador to Britain between 1941-1946.



Winant was shot down on 10-Oct-43 in B-17 42-30262 'Tech Supply' and taken as a Prisoner of War (POW). MACR 862



Awards: POW, WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredennick, of North Cald
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O742270
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredennick, of North Cald
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16095813
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredennick, of North Cald
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredennick, of North Cald
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Lieutenant John G Winant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing a Mae West life jacket, with his crew and their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Planet News.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 15 Aug 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘278787.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ' Photo shows: Lieut. John G. Winant, Jnr. (centre, wearing a "Mae West") of Concord, New Hampshire, with his crew, including 2nd. Lieut. Donald C Arns, of Algona, Iowa; 2nd. Lieut. Robert W Tredennick, of North Cald
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18155034
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

Aircraft

Lieutenant John G Winiant Jr of the 390th Bomb Group taxies a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Wittan's Wallopers" at Framlingham. Passed as censored 15 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows: The Fortress piloted by Lieut. John G. Winant Jnr. arriving back at the dispersal, at his station somewhere in England. G. Aug 1943. PN.' Censor no: 278785 . On reverse: Planet News Ltd., US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Tech Supply
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron 568th Bomb Squadron

Places

  • Site type: Prisoner of war camp
  • Known as: Dulag Luft Grosstychow Dulag 12
  • Site type: Prisoner of war camp
  • Known as: Stalag Luft III, Sagan, Germany

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

New York, NY 3 February 1922 Son of John Gilbert Winant Sr and Constance Rivington [Russell] Earle.

Enlisted

Bolling Field, Anacostia, Washington DC 11 April 1942 Bolling Field, Anacostia, District Of Columbia

Other

Prisoner of War (POW)

Zagan, Poland 10 October 1943 Prisoner of War (POW). Stalag Luft III

Died

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ 31 October 1993

Buried

Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer County, NJ Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey

Based

Framlingham 10 October 1943 Assigned to 568BS, 390BG, 8AF USAAF.

Revisions

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Added "-" to the S/N to aid clarity.

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Added the location of the POW camp in the POW event.

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a "-" to the A/C serial # in the "Summary biography" for readability.

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Added S/N & POW camp per info on WW2 POWs at the National Archives.

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ContributorLucy May
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Brought in information from duplicate record. Source:
MACR 862 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

See also:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gilbert_Winant

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ContributorAAM
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 862

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