Russell E Tickner

Military

Shot down 2 June 1944 in B-24 #4295310. Evaded.

Russ with his wife Jan has since written up his experiences in 'Long Way Homeward'.

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Units served with

A Pathfinder B-24 Liberator (V2-P+, serial number 42-51691) of the 491st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '491 BG supplying troops at Arnhem, Sept 1944.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 694820
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Fairfield, Illinois, USA

Other

Evaded

France 2 June 1944

Revisions

Date
ContributorHelen
Changes
Sources

Ringmasters' Log March 1990

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 5391 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database