Loyson Perry Rankin Jr
Military
"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."
Object Number - 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...
Assigned to 515BS, 376BG, 15AF USAAF.
Awards: GC, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Big Nig
- Unit: 376th Bomb Group 515th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Berka, al Birkah
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Lamesa, TX | 1 November 1922 | Son of Loyson Perry Sr and Alma Rankin. |
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Died |
Houston, TX | 7 November 1998 | |
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Enlisted |
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Based |
Assigned to 515BS, 376BG, 15AF USAAF. |
