Harris B Hull
MilitaryHull was one of 6 Staff Officers to accompany General Eaker to England in February 1942.
He served in both the Eighth Air Force and the Mediterranean theater as a combat intelligence officer during the Second World War and was promoted through the ranks to colonel. In June 1944 he was transferred to the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces in Italy. In June 1944 he was a member of the initial mission of the Fifteenth Air Force to Russia.
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![Personnel of the 97th Bomb Group look out for the return of B-17 Flying Fortresses from a raid on Rouen, from the top of the Control Tower at Grafton Underwood.
Image stamped on reverse: 'Photo Supplied Photopress Central.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 18 Aug 1942.' [stamp], 'USA (BRI) CCC.' [written annotation] and '216036.' [Censor no.]
Printed caption on reverse: 'Picture shows: Aerodrome Personnel on the Control Tower watching for the return of the planes from the raid.' Handwritten captio](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379323.jpg.webp?itok=yT71Hmaq)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 487th Bomb Group 490th Bomb Group Headquarters Squadron (490th Bomb Group) 838th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-309771
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Group commander
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Williamsburg, Iowa | 23 May 1909 | |
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Other Arrived in UK |
Hendon | 20 February 1942 | Arrived in UK with General Eaker |
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Died |
29 January 1993 |