John F Conway

Military

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Units served with

Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'

323rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

41-34713

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Stinkin Clinkin
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

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Killed in Action (KIA)

France 23 November 1943

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Updated his status from "Civilian" to "Military" since his listed "Role/Job" is "Pilot, Co-Pilot, Bombardier, Navigator, Gunner or Radio Operator".

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

MACR 1498 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database