Leviticus Grandfield Dillon

Military

After enlistment and training as an US Army Air Corps soldier. Assigned to 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. Top turret gunner for B-17 41-24485 'Memphis Belle' completing 4 missions with the crew before being transferred to another squadron. Wounded on the 3rd mission with the 'Belle', but refused to report the minor wound.



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.



Post war: Remained in USAF serving in Korean war and rising to Senior M/Sgt.

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers adresses a bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle". Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Memphis Belle
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Franklin County, VA, USA 15 July 1919 Son of Davy Gilliam and Julia Esther [Pasley] Dillon.

Enlisted

Richmond, VA, USA 1 October 1941

Died

New Kent County, VA, USA 11 December 1998

Buried

Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Roanoke Roanoke City VA 14 December 1998 Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Roanoke Roanoke City Virginia, USA

Based

Bassingbourn Assigned to 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF.
Providence Forge, VA 23140, USA

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Added some punctuation to the "Summary biography" to aid clarity.