Charles Jones Pate
MilitaryAssigned to 551BS, 385BG, 8AF USAAF. Gibbons crew. 29 x missions. ETD
Awards: AM (3OLC), EAME (3BS), WWII Victory.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![A bomber crew of the 385th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 6 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '291701.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: Printed caption on reverse: 'US AIRFORCE IN GREAT DAYLIGHT OFFENSIVE ON EUROPE. The great daylight offensive on Europe continues, targets in Germany, France and Belgium being attacked by great formations of bombers and fighters from the US Army Air Force and the RAF. Photo shows: Before t](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380140.jpg.webp?itok=3DyNylCs)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-828152
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Jackson, Florida | 16 June 1919 | BornJackson, Florida |
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Enlisted |
Camp Blanding, Florida | 9 April 1941 | EnlistedCamp Blanding, Florida |
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Other Discharged |
15 November 1945 | ||
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Died |
Longwood, Florida | 9 May 1984 | DiedLongwood, Florida |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes
Sources
https://www.fold3.com/image/607717161
https://www.fold3.com/record/31723128/charles-pate-us-social-security-death-index
https://www.fold3.com/record/87687883/charles-j-pate-us-wwii-army-enlistment-records-1938-1946
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61694307/charles-jones-pate
https://www.385thbga.com/records/database/