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media-39588.jpeg UPL 39588 Capt. Chester R. Gilmore Jr. enlisted in Boston, MA, on 28 May 1942. Assigned to the 368th Fighter Squadron on 26 May 1944, he flew 270 combat hours before ending his tour of duty on 12 December 1944. The Captain returned home to Medway, MA. 359th Fighter Group collection

Photo of Lt. Gilmore with his P-51 "Pigtails" courtesy Robert B. Hatter.
Archived by Char Baldridge, Historian, 359th Fighter Group Association.
Posted by Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Historian.

Object Number - UPL 39588 - Capt. Chester R. Gilmore Jr. enlisted in Boston, MA, on 28 May 1942. Assigned to the 368th Fighter Squadron on 26 May 1944, he flew 270 combat hours...

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Chester R Gilmore

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-692674
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Thomas J McGeever

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-797690
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Object number: UPL 39588 - Capt. Chester R. Gilmore Jr. enlisted in Boston...