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Captain Glenn Miller during a visit to the 392nd Bomb Group. Image via John E Bode. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'The late, great Glenn Miller on visit for 100th mission party about June 44. I guess Glenn is now up in the "Star Dust" that he played so beautifully.'
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Captain Glenn Miller during a visit to the 392nd Bomb Group. Image via John E Bode. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'The late, great Glenn Miller on visit for 100th mission party about June 44. I guess Glenn is now up in the "Star Dust" that he played so beautifully.'

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Units

The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.

392nd Bomb Group

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

People

Staff Sergeant John Bode of the 392nd Bomb Group is presented the Distinguished Flying Cross by General Leon Johnson. Image via John Bode. Bode has written beneath the image: 'Cong Med Honor Holder Gen. Leon Johnson, DFC Award S/Sgt John Bode.'

John E Bode

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 576th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner; Photographer; Assistant Engineer

Alton Glenn Miller

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: O-505273
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Band Leader, Entertainer

Revisions

Date: 2 Feb 2015 10:00:22
ContributorAAM
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection