Gilbert Ray Crittenden
Military
Pilot
340th BG - 489th BS - 12th AF
3rd upload of photo
Object Number - UPL 54867 - Captain Gilbert Ray Crittenden Pilot 340th BG - 489th BS - 12th AF
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Nicknames: Comin Over Hun
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Advanced Landing Ground Alesanie
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
McKinney, Texas | 25 March 1921 | |
| McKinney, Texas | 16 February 1942 | 104 Lupton Avenue Worked for Geotechnical Corp. | |
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Enlisted |
Dallas, TX | 28 May 1942 | |
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Other Combat Mission |
Buccino, Italy | 12 June 1944 | His 10th combat mission. He was awarded an oak leaf cluster to his Air Medal. |
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Other Combat Mission |
Sovana, Italy | 21 June 1944 | His 15th combat mission. He was awarded a second oak leaf cluster to his Air Medal |
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Died |
Billings, Montana | 17 January 1976 |
