Herbert Frank Kuban
Military
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FRE 1116
Personnel of the 305th Bomb Group return to base following a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-38206) nicknamed "Thundermug". 42-38206 WF-K "Thundermug" Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 10 Mar 1944.' [stamp] and '310548.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'GUNNERS LEAVING THE THUNDERMUG AFTER BERLIN MISSION. Associated Press Photo shows L to R Pte. James R Smith, Feoria, Ill., Ball-turrent Gunner, S/Sgt. Herbert F. Kuban, Cleveland Ohio, Tail-gunner and T/Sgt. Ted Micci, of Joliet, Ill, Radio-operator and gunner, leaving the Fortress "Thundermug" after Berlin mission. ASH265811. 0344em.'
Roger Freeman Collection
Associated person through information in photograph caption
Assigned to 364BS, 305BG, 8AF USAAF.
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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Thundermug
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Cleveland , Ohio | 28 October 1923 | BornCleveland , Ohio |
Enlisted |
Fort Hayes, Columbus ,Ohio | 9 December 1942 | EnlistedFort Hayes, Columbus ,Ohio |
Other Discharged |
22 September 1945 | ||
Died |
15 July 1979 | ||
Buried |
Riverside Cemetery Cleveland, Ohio | 18 July 1979 | Riverside CemeteryCleveland, Ohio |