Allan B Colton

Military

Best memorable mission: a supply mission to the 'FFI' called the Marquis. Carried arms, ammunition and medical supplies approx 2 weeks before D-Day in May 1944



DFC / 2 Pres Unit Citations / Good Conduct / Air Medal w/ 4 Oak Leaf Clusters

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Units served with

The insignia of the 490th Bomb Group.

490th Bomb Group

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

Events

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Born

Lodz, Poland 16 August 1920

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Contributorjmoore43
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Updated his status from "Civilian" to "Military" since he has a Military S/N.

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490th Bomb Group Unit Personnel / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / daughter