Edwin G Rippier
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Edwin G. Rippier Crew
466th BG - 785th BS
Standing Left to Right: James E. Thomas (CP), Irvin Gratch (N), Joe G. Hruby (FE), Edwin G. Rippier (P)
Kneeling Left to Right: William R. Warda (R/O), Loren S. Townsley (NG), George E. Methvin (TG), Noel A. Sampson (TTG), Frank L. Clayton (WG)
This crew entered combat on 9 March 1945 and completed 16 missions before hostilities ended. 466th Bomb Group collection
Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom
Object Number - UPL 16126 - Crew #587 Edwin G. Rippier Crew 466th BG - 785th BS Standing Left to Right: James E. Thomas (CP), Irvin Gratch (N), Joe G. Hruby (FE), Edwin G....
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-833842
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35791366
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16138111
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
New York, NY, USA | 19 February 1924 | |
Enlisted |
New York, NY, USA | 29 October 1942 | |
Other 466th BG Combat Tour |
Attlebridge, Norwich, Norfolk NR9, UK | 8 March 1945 - 16 April 1945 | Completed 16 combat missions |
Died |
San Diego, CA, USA | 10 June 1976 |
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book ATTLEBRIDGE ARSENAL by Wassom and Brassfield, page 350