John W Kelly
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Enlisted |
Seattle, WA | 16 September 1940 | Seattle, Washington |
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 |
Born |
King County, WA | NoK; Father T C Kelly. Residing - Bathell, WA | |
Based |
Lucera | Assigned to 32BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. |
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