James C Childers

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Shot down 22 December 1943 in B-24 #42-7638 'Big Banner'. Killed in Action (KIA).

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Units served with

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95260) nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 66th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group flies in formation with two comrades. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 H & B-24 J OF 44th B.G. 66th Sqdn'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Big Banner
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

22 December 1943

Born

Berkeley, California

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Added S/N per MACR 1714 at Fold3.com - see: https://www.fold3.com/image/28709592

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Added a connection to A/C #42-7638 listed in the "Summary biography".

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Added a "-" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" for clarity.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 1714