Bill H Wright
MilitaryAssigned to 32BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. Returned from Blechhammer raid in B-17 44-8001 7-Aug-44 when part of crew baled out due to flak hits RTD
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group 32nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-397373
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot / Ops Officer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group 32nd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Arkansas, USA | 21 April 1924 | Son of Buelah Fay Wright. |
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Enlisted |
Oklahoma City, OK | 30 November 1942 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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Other Returned RTD |
Blechhammer, Germany | 7 August 1944 | Returned from Blechhammer raid in B-17 44-8001 7-Aug-44 when part of crew baled out due to flak hits RTD |
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Died |
Highland City, FL | 20 December 1997 | |
| Ponca City, OK | |||
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Based |
Lucera | Assigned to 32BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. |