UPL 26215

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Left to right: LT William Wurtz (Pilot), LT Donald J. Schmitt (Co-Pilot), LT John Kilbane (Navigator). Likely taken on the day they received their first Air Medal.

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John J Kilbane

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
• Service Numbers: O-2065890
• Highest Rank: Lieutenant
• Role/Job: Navigator

Donald J Schmitt

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
• Service Numbers: O-778971
• Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
• Role/Job: Co-Pilot

William Wurtz

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
• Service Numbers: O-774869
• Highest Rank: Lieutenant
• Role/Job: Pilot