Edward M Skurka

Military

Assigned to 728BS, 452BG, 8AF USAAF.



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.



Post war: Remained in USAF serving in Korean conflict rising to rank of Major.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.

452nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

John Peter Chopelas

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18074115
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

John R Tinker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11115875
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

Airmen inspect a battle damaged B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-10791) of the 452nd Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: 'ISAD-9-May-44-1011 (WPU, Crash Battle Damage, B17G-42-107091, Rattlesden) FA.' Image stamped on reverse: 'Official Photograph US Photographic section.' [stamp]

42-107091

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Forbidden Fruit
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Kent County, RI, USA 15 September 1918

Enlisted

Providence, RI, USA 15 March 1941

Died

Warwick, RI, USA 17 January 2000

Buried

301 S County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822, USA Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery Exeter Washington County, RI

Based

Deopham Green Assigned to 728BS, 452BG, 8AF USAAF.

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Sources

https://www.fold3.com/page/85486173-edward-m-skurka/facts
https://www.fold3.com/record/3766264-edward-m-skurka
We Were Eagles Volume Two: The Eighth Air Force at War December 1943 to May 1944 By Martin W. Bowman
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52547581/edward-m-skurka