Herbert W Leaverton

Military

Herb Leaverton served as a camera technician with the 100th Bomb Group.

'He proudly served in World War II in the Army Air Force as part of the "Bloody 100th" B-17 Bomb Squadron, Thorpe Abbotts Airbase in England. In addition, he created and ran a number of businesses over his lifetime and was always the perfect provider.'



'He married the dream of his life, Anne Patricia Kane Gaignat, on September 26, 1947 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have been married for over 63 years and were blessed with their own loving family. He was a true helpmate and servant as he partnered with "Pat" in love, family life, and then ultimately as her faithful caregiver. His absolute selfless nature showed through so beautifully in his unending commitment to his beautiful wife. The display of his faithful love shown to her has been a living testament to everyone of his choice to "lay his life down for her."'

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Units served with

Three airmen of the 100th Bomb Group, Lieutenant Kenneth Menzie, Lieutenant Donald Strout and Lieutenant Norman Scott, plan the route they will take during the next mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30380). Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and passed U.S. Army 23 Aug 1943 Press Censor E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]'. Passed for publication 23 August 1943 INTLD 16 General Section Press Censorship Bureau '[stamp], 'Associated Press' [stamp] and '280035.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reve
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 490th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Texas, USA 17 February 1920

Enlisted

Lubbock, TX, USA 23 January 1942

Other

Married Patrica Kane Gaignat

Santa Fe, NM, USA 26 September 1947

Died

22 February 2011
Lubbock County, TX, USA

Buried

2011 E 31st St, Lubbock, TX 79404, USA

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490th Bomb Group Unit Personnel / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia