Charles D Claude
Military
"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 22 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.
Object Number - UPL 30734 - Second Lt., Charles D Claude, Pilot, 398th Bomb Group.
Enlisting in the Army Air Corps in October 1942 Charles was selected for pilot training, being awarded his wings and commissioned June 27 1944. He was to fly on 20 combat missions with the 398thBG at Nuthampstead.
Air Medal 3 oak leaf clusters.
Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal April 1945
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 0-516105
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Born |
Corwith, Iowa |
Revisions
2nd Lt. Charles L. Claude was a Co-Pilot and flew with the Heathcote, Cady and Maurer Crews. Changed info from pilot to co-pilot, added Heathcote Crew to photo, added rank and service number. Information derived from the 398th BG historical microfilm from Maxwell, AL.
398th History / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia
