Delbert C Rohr

Military
media-55340.jpeg UPL 55340 Delbert C. Rohr

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Object Number - UPL 55340 - Delbert C. Rohr

Delbert C. Rohr served honorably in the United States Army Air Force and was a pilot in World War II. He graduated from Class 44-C and got his wings at Marfa Army Air Base in Texas. He flew B-17's for the 351st Bomb Group for 37 missions and was second lieutenant. He received the Bronze Star and the Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters (1 Silver). He passed away on January 23, 2022 at age 100.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 351st Bomb Group.

351st Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

43-37854

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Torchy Tess
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 509th Bomb Squadron

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / www.351st.org/ken.harbour/

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