Henry L Lilley
MilitaryLilley served on 'Dusty Hoffman's crew as tail gunner and later in an engineering role with another crew in the 91st BG. He stayed on in the Air Force, retiring as Master Sergeant, and went on to work for Fords.
He attended all the 91st reunions and was a good friend to all. His death 24th February 1997 was reported by one of his greatest friends - his pilot Robert Hoffman - with whom he had always stayed in touch.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-438254
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Hi Ho Silver
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
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Sources
Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 91st Bomb Group related to the service of Henry Lilley.