Gordon Elliott Worthington
Military
UPL 62375
UPL 62375
This photo was taken in Walla Walla, Washington A.A.B. on July 1, 1943. The names of the crew are as follows: left to right back row. All airmen signed the back of the photo in their own handwriting. I have copied their names and positions as written on the back of the photo.
Lt. Albert E. Rum…. ( unable to read letters of name) pilot
James A. Howard, co-pilot
George C. Webb, navigator?
Michael J. Eichwald, Bombadier
Chas. F. Pease, Engineer (1st)
John R. Green, Ball Gunner
Gordon E. Worthington, Engineer
Wm. W. Lemon Rail Funner
Lt. Albert E. Rum…. ( unable to read letters of name) pilot
James A. Howard, co-pilot
George C. Webb, navigator?
Michael J. Eichwald, Bombadier
Chas. F. Pease, Engineer (1st)
John R. Green, Ball Gunner
Gordon E. Worthington, Engineer
Wm. W. Lemon Rail Funner
Photo in my father’s WW II diary, photos, newspaper articles and memorabilia.
Assigned to 551BS, 385BG, 8AF USAAF.
"After receiving instruction and training on the B-17 aircraft in Walla Walla, Washington, and other areas in the western states, Gordon left with his crew for Great Ashfield."
Awards: AM (3OLC), EAME (2BS), WWII Victory
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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: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 14069975 / O-795486
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Fighting Cock
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 551st Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Enlisted |
19 August 1942 | EnlistedSpringfield Massachusetts | |
Other Discharged |
19 October 1945 | ||
Died |
9 January 2005 | ||
Buried |
12 January 2005 | InterredNorthern Nevada Veterans Memorial CemeteryFernley, Nevada | |
Born |
BornAuburn, Massachusetts |
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