Calvin Andrew Swaffer
Military
Left to right:
2Lt William H. Karraker (N),
S/Sgt Edward W. Griffin (BT),
T/Sgt James O. Matthews (R),
1Lt John R. Johnston (CP),
S/Sgt James E. Mills (RWG),
1Lt Calvin A. Swaffer (P),
2Lt William T. Sweet (B),
T/Sgt Rudolph S. Lopez (E),
Sgt Edward N. Cobb (LWG)
Identification of crew courtesy of http://www.303rdbg.com/358swaffer.html
Sent through to the museum by Ray Carroll, son of Squadron Leader Ray Harries, No. 91 Squadron.
See also: http://www.303rdbg.com/358swaffer.html
Object Number - UPL 22159 - US official photo of Lieutenant Calvin Swaffer and crew on the morning after their rescue from the England Channel, 15 July 1943. Left to...
Assigned to 358BS, 303BG, 8AF USAAF. 25 x combat missions, 22 as co-pilot to Carl Morales. Shot down 14-Jul-43 in B-17 42-29971 'Memphis Blues'. Ditched A/C in North Sea. Rescued by ASR and returned to base. RTD. ETD
Awards: AM (OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-435877
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Shelby County, TN | 16 December 1920 | Son of John M and Alice Swaffer. |
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Enlisted |
9 May 1942 | ||
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Died |
Duluth, GA | 17 May 1998 | |
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Buried |
Peachtree Memorial Park Norcross, Gwinnett County, GA | 21 May 1998 | Peachtree Memorial Park Norcross, Gwinnett County, Georgia |
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Based |
Molesworth | Assigned to 358BS, 303BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
https://www.fold3.com/record/51342853/calvin-a-swaffer-social-security-…
https://www.fold3.com/record/83479130/calvin-a-swaffer-wwii-army-enlist…
https://www.fold3.com/record/627820294/calvin-swaffer-1920-veterans-aff…
http://www.303rdbg.com/358swaffer.html
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161417832/calvin-andrew-swaffer
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Roll of Honor, Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs Vol. I by Bishop & Hey p. 180