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media-37114.jpeg UPL 37114 Capt Ralph Emory Kibler, Jr, Graduated from The Citadel in 1942 where he was a Pre-Med major and member of the elite Summerall Guards silent drill platoon. P-51 pilot with the 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group based at East Wretham Airfield near Norfolk, England; shot down on a mission over Reims, France. Recipient of 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 4 Air Medals.






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Ralph E Kibler

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron 369th Fighter Squadron 370th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-461141
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

France 11 May 1944

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MACR 4704 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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