Samuel Yandian

Military

Assigned to 325BS, 92BG, 8AF USAAF. Harry S Culver crewmember. 34 x combat missions, sat out his crews final mission [18-Mar-45], as he wanted to finish his 35 mission tour with his crewmates, their final mission led them to be interned in Sweden. ETD.



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 325th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-771619
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (NV-A, serial number 42-97141) of the 92nd Bomb Group. Image via William E "Doc" Furniss, 92nd Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'NV-A, [illegible] 297141.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Mary Jane II
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 325th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Flagship
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 325th Bomb Squadron 398th Bomb Group

Missions

  • Date: 17 March 1945
  • Date: 14 March 1945
  • Official Description:

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Tulsa, OK 22 May 1923

Enlisted

Tulsa, OK 31 January 1943

Other

Discharged USAAF

26 October 1945 Honourable discharge.

Died

Tulsa, OK 17 June 1996

Based

Podington Assigned to 325BS, 92BG, 8AF USAAF.