Erice Bennett

Military
media-56103.jpeg UPL 56103 T/Sgt Erice Bennett, 390BG.

Object Number - UPL 56103 - T/Sgt Erice Bennett, 390BG.

Assigned to 568BS, 390BG, 8AF USAAF. Crew Number 7. 24 x combat missions.



Awards: DFC, AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).



Post War: Served in USAF in Korean conflict.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19061285 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: Captain

Aircraft

Staff-Sergeant Louis Kiss, a tail gunner of the 390th Bomb Group in position inside bis B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". First handwritten caption on reverse: 'S. Sgt Louis Kiss.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '8-10-43.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Phyllis Marie
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

3 November 1914 Son of James Wesley and Rebecca Elender [Lee] Bennet.

Enlisted

4 December 1952

Other

Discharged USAF

31 August 1962 Honourable discharge.

Died

22 September 1985

Buried

25 September 1985 Jacksonville Memory Gardens Orange Park, Clay County, Florida

Enlisted

Other

Discharged USAAF

Honourable discharge.

Based

Assigned to 568BS, 390BG, 8AF USAAF.

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