Girard Homer Kress
Military
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A20197-73476AC.
Object Number - UPL 27705 - Major Gilbert Talbot, [Glackamos, Or,] briefs pilots of the 355th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, before they take off on a mission over enemy...
Assigned to 355FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF.
Awards: AM (7OLC), WW II Victory, EAME (3 bronze stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Headcorn
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Williamsport, PA, USA | 18 January 1921 | Son of Lewis D and Emma M Kress. |
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Enlisted |
Miami Beach, FL, USA | 1 February 1943 | |
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Other Crashed |
Cochran Field Rd, Macon, GA 31216, USA | 17 November 1943 | Taxiing Accident Cochran Field, GA Cat 3 damage 2Lt Girard H Kress, 17-Nov-43. BT-13A 41-9637 - 323BFTSq |
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Died |
Daytona Beach, FL, USA | 12 November 2007 | |
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Based |
Lashenden | Assigned to 355FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF. | |
| Lycoming County, PA, USA |
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