Joseph Michael Walsh
MilitaryAssigned to 326BS, 92BG, 8AF USAAF. ETD
Returning from mission to Hanover when attacked by seven Fw190's in B17 42-29612 26-Jul-43. Finally over the channel attacked by Me109. Credited shoot down of attacking Me109. Forced to ditch off Norfolk coast. All crew rescued by ASR.
Ditched in Channel 5-Sep-43 in B-17 42-30668, on return from mission to Stuttgart due to fuel shortage. All crew rescued by ASR.
Awards: AM, WWII Victory, EAME, Goldfish club member.
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Units served with
- 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: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16022483 / O-442762
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Missions
- Date: 26 July 1943
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Scranton, PA | 12 June 1920 | Son of John Walsh. |
Other Discharged USAAF |
23 September 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
Died |
Settled in UK post war. | ||
Other Married |
Berkhamstead, Herts, UK | Married in Catholic Church Berkhamstead, Herts Mar-44. | |
Based |
Podington | Assigned to 327BS, 92BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs Vol. I by Biship & Hey p. 192, 269