George Bouchek

Military
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Original photos from the family of George Bouchek (Darlene Bouchek Fitzgerald)

Object Number - UPL 20921 - SSgt. George Bouchek

Shot down 12 May 1944 in B-17 #42-31345 'Lady Stardust II'. Plane ditched in Channel. Returned to base.



Passed away on 3/17/2007 in Garden City Michigan at the age of 86. Surviving family include his daughter (and son-in-law) Darlene & John Fitzgerald and three grand children, Rachael, Ryan and Olivia Fitzgerald.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 96th Bomb Group 413th Bomb Squadron 728th Bomb Squadron 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-61908
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady Stardust II
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron

Missions

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Added a "-" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity.

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Family documents - 773rd Bombardment Squadron Individual Combat Record for George Bouchek

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Family of George Bouchek (Darlene Bouchek Fitzgerald)

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Original photo from the family of George Bouchek (Darlene Bouchek Fitzgerald)

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Original photo from the family of George Bouchek (Darlene Bouchek Fitzgerald)

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit Roster, MACR 5021

George Bouchek: Gallery (4 items)