Herbert F Martin

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

People

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

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Abingdon, VA, USA 2 December 1942

Born

Virginia, USA

Died

Chilhowie, VA 24319, USA

Buried

322 Chaparral Ln, Chilhowie, VA 24319, USA Grosses Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Chilhowie, Smyth County, VA

Based

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

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