Norman A Hess

Military

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



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.

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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

Edward M Skurka

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31038286 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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

Sealy, TX 77474, USA 24 July 1920

Enlisted

Houston, TX, USA 9 September 1942

Died

Austin County, TX, USA 21 February 1988

Based

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

Buried

768 4th St, Sealy, TX 77474, USA Sealy Cemetery Sealy, Austin County, TX

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Sources

https://www.fold3.com/record/84822980-norman-a-l-hess
The Lucky Ones: Airmen of the Mighty Eighth By Erik Dyreborg
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44989830/norman-a._l.-hess