Delbert C Rohr

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

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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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Glory Bound
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
A B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Lucky Jewell" of the 351st Bomb Group, named after the pilot's wife at Polebrook. Associated caption: 'Picture (4): Picture of the “Lucky Jewell” named after our pilot’s wife. Picture taken on the Polebrook Field.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 508th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Queenie Heaven Can Wait
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Squadron 508th 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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