Bernard Francis Priebe
Military
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Object Number - UPL 51276 - Benard Priebe shown with AT-6 during flight training.
Assigned to 322BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. Was once co-pilot to Capt Robert B Campbell on B-17 41-24497 'Mizpath II'.
Awards: DFC, AM (2OLC), WWII Victory, American Defense and Campaign, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36324682
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-661817
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19059585
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Mizpah - The Bearded Lady aka The Bearded Beauty
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Sad Sack
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Hell's Angels
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Spirit of Alcohol
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Mizpah II/ Frisco Jinny
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
Missions
- Date: 4 July 1943
- Date: 29 June 1943
![A bomber crew led by Ralph E. Pulcipher of the 547th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group with their B-17F Flying Fortress (SO-S, serial number 42-5843) nicknamed "Black Ghost". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ralph E. Pulcipher crew, 547BS, 384BG. Lost on Sept. 6, 1943 aboard B-17F-25-VE "Black Ghost" 42-5843, SO*S. 7 POW, 3 EVD (their 14th mission).' On reverse: From Tim Bivens Collection [Stamp]. Caption from Tim Bivens: 'I recently obtained the enclosed pix from Mr. William McLain who flew in the 384th BG](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-413571.jpg.webp?itok=7d6KhVuE)
- Date: 28 June 1943
- Date: 26 June 1943
- Date: 22 June 1943
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
St Joseph, Missouri | 18 February 1917 | Son of Alfred C and Mary Elizabeth [Pfeiffer] Priebe. |
|
Enlisted |
Fort Leavenworth, KS | 8 November 1941 | Fort Leavenworth, Kansas |
|
Other Discharged USAAF |
19 November 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
|
Died |
Farmington, MI | 5 June 2004 | |
|
Buried |
St. Fabian Catholic Church, Farmington Hills, MI | 9 June 2004 | Funeral Mass Wednesday 11 am at St. Fabian Catholic Church, Farmington Hills, Michigan |
|
Based |
Bassingbourn | Assigned to 322BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
Added by Rick Graham, friend of Kurt Priebe, son of Bernard F Priebe.
Added by Rick Graham, friend of Kurt Priebe, son of Bernard F Priebe.
By Rick Graham, friend of Kurt Priebe, son of Bernard F Priebe requested this input.
Rick Graham is a friend of Kurt Priebe, son of Bernard F Priebe who requested this information to be input.
Rick Graham at the request of Kurt Priebe, son of Bernard F Priebe.
Rick Graham at the request of Kurt Priebe, sin of Bernard F Priebe.
Rick Graham at the request of Kurt Priebe, son of Bernard F Priebe.
Rick Graham friend of Kurt Priebe, son of Bernard Priebe.
Added a "-" to the A/C tail # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / daughter
