Frederick Drislane McGowan
Military
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UPL 57420
(l to r) J. Hibbet, F. McGowan (back), A.Hanson (kneeling in front), and VL Holcomb in front of Battlin' Butch (44-8271)
Personal photos of VL Holcomb
Assigned to 391BS, 34BG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 34th Bomb Group 391st Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: RAF Mendlesham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
14 June 1922 | Lawrence, Massachusetts | |
Died |
25 May 1990 | Sioux City, Iowa | |
Buried |
Calvary Cemetery Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa |