Homer F Posey Jr
MilitaryCo-Pilot of B-26 "Lois Rose" Serial 431853. Shot down on the 25 May 1944 mission to bomb a railroad bridge at Seraing, Liège, Belgium. KIA (Killed in Action).
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![Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380000.jpg.webp?itok=SSrEVQvb)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16050448
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Aerial Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33105396
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15130127 and O-681106
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35468250
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32437055
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Lois Rose
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
Missions
- Date: 25 May 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Oklahoma, United States | 19 February 1918 | |
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Enlisted |
Brookley Field, Mobile, Alabama, United States | 7 April 1942 | Enlisted as an Aviation Cadet in the Air Corps |
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Died |
25 May 1944 | ||
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Buried |
Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama, United States |