UPL 21796

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Col. Wilson R. Wood CO of the 323rd Bomb Group and 454th Bomb Squadron

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Units

Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'

323rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Wilson R Wood

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron 454th Bomb Squadron 455th Bomb Squadron 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commanding Officer

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Date:
Contributor323rdBGHistorian
ChangesChanges to person associations and place associations
Sources

323rd BG Historian Roy R Bozych

Date:
Contributor323rdBGHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption and unit associations
Sources

Beth Blase daughter of Col Wood and 323rd BG Historian Roy Bozych