UPL 29958
IMAGELt. Col. Robert O. Barkerker, Commanding Officer of the 456th Bomb Squadron, letter to Mrs. Dorene V. Rush expressing his condolences for the death of her husband, Lt. Leo Dale Rush, Jr., a lead bombardier, who died of wounds sustained in action.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-678576
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Ole 33 Gal
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield