Carlyle Howe Ridenour
Military
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UPL 47046
B-24 42-73428 'Big Nig' 515BS, 376BG
"Brig. Gen. Carlyle H. Ridenhour congratulates crew chief Loyson Rankin on the performance of 'Big Nig' after returning from a mission as an observer. Col. Keith K. Compton stands behind Ridenhour."
"Brig. Gen. Carlyle H. Ridenhour congratulates crew chief Loyson Rankin on the performance of 'Big Nig' after returning from a mission as an observer. Col. Keith K. Compton stands behind Ridenhour."
C/O 12th Bomber Command.
Awards: DFC, AM (2OLC), WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Berka, al Birkah
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Denver, CO | 8 April 1893 | Son of Calvin Howe and Lucy Ridenour. |
Died |
Marietta, GA | 27 August 1971 | |
Buried |
Saint James Episcopal Cemetery Marietta, Cobb County, GA | Saint James Episcopal Cemetery Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia |
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