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John J. Gilson, Jr., Sgt. 42-31179 Stinky Weather shot down 12/31/1943. Initially evaded with help of French Resistance, but was arrested by Gestopo in Toulouse France and was imprisioned in Stalag 17B.

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

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

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John J Gilson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12098483
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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Sources French Archives AD31/ 5795W690

Arrest Group at Matabiau Station  2/02/1944 :  1/Lt Wayne BOGARD - Joseph BURKOWSKI - 2/Lt George PADGETT - Sgt John GILSON - 2/Lt Jack D GEORGE - 2/Lt Harmon SMITH

 

Born at  BINCHAMPTON (New-York)

RAMP File 22/05/1945

 

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