John Basaraba
MilitaryAssigned 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![A bomber crew of the 385th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 6 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '291701.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: Printed caption on reverse: 'US AIRFORCE IN GREAT DAYLIGHT OFFENSIVE ON EUROPE. The great daylight offensive on Europe continues, targets in Germany, France and Belgium being attacked by great formations of bombers and fighters from the US Army Air Force and the RAF. Photo shows: Before t](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380140.jpg.webp?itok=3DyNylCs)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- 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
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Ole Doodle Bug
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Belfield, North Dakota | 28 May 1925 | BornBelfield, North Dakota |
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Lived in |
Yamhill, Oregon | 28 May 1943 | Lived inYamhill, Oregon |
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Enlisted |
Portland, Oregon | 13 September 1943 | EnlistedPortland, Oregon |
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