Charles Wilson Tuttle III
Military
Image courtesy of Daniel Tuttle Murray, Grandson
Object Number - UPL 36454 - Charles Wilson Tuttle III of the 434th Quartermaster Platoon with his dog.
Arrived in the UK on 19 October 1943 and served with the 434th Quartermaster Platoon. Based near Blackpool, Lancashire and witnessed the Freckleton Air Disaster on 23 August 1944.
Later served in Europe, working on bombers in France, Germany and he picked up a dog "Dego" in Italy who he shipped home to the US and kept as a pet.
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, EAME Medal and Victory Medal
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Other
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: BAD-2
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Born |
Boston, Mass | 30 November 1924 | |
|
Enlisted |
Boston, MA | 22 March 1943 | |
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Other Left the service |
27 February 1946 |
Revisions
Charles, and his dog, Wolf, before being shipped to the European Theater around 1943.
Information and official documents provided by Daniel Murray, Grandson
