Harold E Engberg
Military
William J. Grey Crew
466th BG - 786th BS
Standing Left to Right: Harold Engberg (CP), William J. Grey (P), John Fuller (N)
Kneeling Left to Right: Lawrence Anderson (TG), Vincent Palmer (NG), Wayne Vestal (BTG), Emil Nowak (FE/TT), Herbert Longman (WG), Robert Hosmer (R/O)
This crew flew their first combat mission on 19 February 1945 and completed 21 missions before hostilities ended. 466th Bomb Group collection
466th BG Historian
Object Number - UPL 16219 - Crew #684 William J. Grey Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: Harold Engberg (CP), William J. Grey (P), John Fuller...
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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: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2059028
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: What's Cookin Doc
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Stardust
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Rabbit Habit
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Worcester, MA, USA | 1 July 1922 | |
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Died |
Westborough, MA, USA | 19 November 2011 | Harold E. Engberg, 88, died on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Lutheran Healthcare Center in Worcester with his wife of 65 years by his side. Harold was born in Worcester on July 1, 1922, the son of Eric Hjalmar Engberg and Esther Frida (Svensson) Engberg. Harold leaves his wife, Helena (Kemp) Engberg; his son Eric and his wife Nancy of Westborough; grandchildren, Kristina Engberg and her husband, Dr. Marco Petrazzuoli of Orange, CT, Nika Engberg and her husband Nick Brown of Boston, Zebediah Engberg of Hanover, NH and Sage Engberg of Noyon, France; two great grandsons, Mario and Max Petrazzuoli. Harolds sister, Anna Wennerberg, predeceased him. Harold graduated from Auburn High School where he was active in track and basketball. He also served as the senior class president. He then went on to graduate from Bentley College and became employed by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan in their finance department. A decorated veteran, he served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during WW II. As a B-24 Bomber Pilot he was stationed in England, seeing action in the battles and campaigns of Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, including 27 missions over Berlin. After earning his CPA he joined Harry Wallace Accountants in Worcester and later was employed in the finance department of Simonds Saw and Steel in Fitchburg. After retiring from Simonds he became treasurer in the corporate headquarters of Pferd, Inc. in Leominster. Harold was an active member of the Evangelical Congregational Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, a Deacon, a Trustee and Treasurer. He was also past president of the churchs mens group and a coordinator of the Mens Lunch Bunch. Harold worked in the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes in Westborough and served as their treasurer. He was active with the Scouts serving as Cub Master. Harold enjoyed photography and traveling. For many years he and his wife presented travelogues for local organizations. He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed hiking, skiing and gardening. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/wickedlocal-westborough/obituary.aspx?pid=148755506#sthash.buYLrHlm.dpuf |
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Enlisted |
Westborough, MA, USA | 25 November 2011 | Pine Grove Cemetery |