Louis R Samborski
Military
Timothy Motz, from Pictorial History of the 447th Bombardment Group (H) https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/41056; identifications from 447bg.com
Object Number - UPL 44668 - Abernathy crew; 447th Bomb Group, 710th Squadron. Photo taken at Rattlesden, England, undated. Individuals not identified in photo, but crew...
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Tail Wind
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
16 March 1918 | Born in Rochester, NY. | |
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Enlisted |
25 July 1942 | Entered Service from Fort Jay, NY. | |
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Died |
16 April 2004 |
Revisions
NARA files verified DFC, AM w/4 oak leaf clusters, Good Conduct Medal, EAME w/4 bronze stars and WW II Victory Medal.
Separation document of Louis Samborski verified awards. and crew photo from 447th BG, 710th BS.
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit History Roster, Enlisted Men of the 710th Squadron
