Charles George Kumpf
Military
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UPL 50658
"Ground crew at work on one of the big bomber engines give it a periodical 100-hour check-up. The tents where they sleep in order to be near their "charges" can be seen in background. Left to right: M/Sgt. J.B. I. Sterling Jr., of Westernville NY, crew chief; Sgt. Louis Young of 329 North 2nd, Giradville, Pa; Cpl. Charles Kumpf, of 104 Hawley, Buffalo, NY and Cpl. Roy M. Kelly of 1229 South Karlev Ave, Chicago, Ill."
Assigned to 524BS, 379BG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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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
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Buffalo, NY | 25 March 1919 | Son Charles August and Frances Ramona [Howland] Kumpf. |
Enlisted |
Buffalo, NY | 28 May 1942 | Buffalo, New York. |
Other Discharged USAAF |
14 September 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
Died |
Batavia, NY | 30 June 1993 | |
Buried |
Mount Olivet Cemetery Kenmore, Erie County, NY | Mount Olivet Cemetery Kenmore, Erie County, New York | |
Based |
Bassingbourn | Assigned to 524BS, 379BG, 8AF USAAF. |