James Lowry Hibbett
Military
Personal photos of VL Holcomb
Object Number - UPL 57420 - (l to r) J. Hibbet, F. McGowan (back), A.Hanson (kneeling in front), and VL Holcomb in front of Battlin' Butch (44-8271)
Assigned to 391BS, 34BG, 8AF USAAF. Clarence Arand crew.
Awards: AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
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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: 34th Bomb Group 391st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14182496
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 34th Bomb Group 391st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18162274
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: RAF Mendlesham
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Hollow Rock, TN | 29 November 1924 | Son of Ira Kneeland and Louise Hibbett. |
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Enlisted |
28 July 1943 | ||
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Other Discharged USAAF |
7 November 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
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Died |
Nashville, TN | 4 July 1984 | |
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Buried |
Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum Nashville, Davidson County, TN | 7 July 1984 | Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee |
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Based |
Mendlesham | Assigned to 391BS, 34BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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