Henry Andrew Volpini

Military

Object Number - UPL 6959 - Henry Volpini

35 missions. His Brother, Peter, was KIA whilst serving with the 427th BS

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Units served with

The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-758470
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33735597
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-771995
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: MOS 1035 - Bombardier

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Hell's messenger
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Nevada avenger
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron 547th Bomb Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Baltimore, Maryland 12 February 1922

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Assigned

17 July 1944 Assigned to the 384th Bomb Group, 547th Bomb Squadron on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #140 dated 17 July 1944, Charles P. Majeske Crew. 35 combat missions.

Revisions

Date11 Feb 2019 23:43:19
ContributorRayWells
Sources

Andy Volpini. Nephew

Date11 Feb 2019 23:41:19
ContributorRayWells
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From His son Andy

Date2 Dec 2014 14:16:54
ContributorAndy
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Henry A Volpini Sr.

Date27 Sep 2014 18:12:37
ContributorAAM

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