Bert M Montague

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media-5618.jpeg UPL 5618 Bert M. Montague, on wing of his P-51K Mustang.

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Object Number - UPL 5618 - Bert M. Montague, on wing of his P-51K Mustang.

Assigned to 359th FG, and 369th FS Dec. 19, 1944 -Sept., 1945, flying 31 missions. Promoted to 1st Lt. Apr.30,1945. Promoted to Captain in Occupational Army, in Germany, Sept., 1945 to end of tour. While in the reserves, Bert graduated from college and law school. Was eventually assigned to the JAG, as legal counsel, at Seymour Johnson AFB. Received The Air Force Commendation Medal, for meritorious service, in 1974, and retired as Colonel, 1977.

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44-11636

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Chicago
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron

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Born

Wake County, North Carolina 16 November 1923

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End Tour of Duty (ETD)

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Bert's daughter

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I am Bert Montague's daughter.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list / self

Bert M Montague: Gallery (4 items)

Object number: UPL 5618 - Bert M. Montague, on wing of his P-51K Mustang.

Object number: UPL 5624 - Capt. Bert Montague, 359th Fighter Group, 369th...

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