Leon W Blythe
MilitaryWent down while flying as observer and escaped with the help of evaders. Was with the 94th BG when shot down.
Pres. Unit Citation and Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Clusters
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: The Barber Shop, Johnnie Walker III
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 332nd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Rougham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
1 February 1912 | ||
Other Prisoner of War (POW) |
Germany | 7 January 1944 | |
Enlisted |