John Basaraba

Military

Assigned to 551BS, 385BG, 8AF USAAF. 10+ x missions. Single mission with Gibbons crew.


Awards: AM (2OLC), EAME (1BS), WWII Victory.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-828152
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

An airman of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38625) nicknamed "Ole Doodle Bug!". Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Handwritten on slide casing: '338625.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Ole Doodle Bug
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Belfield, North Dakota 28 May 1925 BornBelfield, North Dakota

Lived in

Yamhill, Oregon 28 May 1943 Lived inYamhill, Oregon

Enlisted

Portland, Oregon 13 September 1943 EnlistedPortland, Oregon