Carl Raymond Phifer Sr
MilitaryAssigned to 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. Robert Crans crew. ETD
Awards: AM (OLC), WWII Victory, 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 324th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17098961 / O-49508
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Fearless Fosdick
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Missions
- Date: 16 August 1944
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Quebeck, TN | 29 April 1921 | Son of James T and Mattie Phifer. |
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Enlisted |
Chattanooga, TN | 24 August 1942 | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
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Died |
11 April 1992 | ||
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Buried |
Greenwood Cemetery Doyle, White County, TN | 14 April 1992 | Greenwood Cemetery Doyle, White County, Tennessee |
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Based |
Bassingbourn | Assigned to 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. |