John Richard DeBerg

Military

Born in 1918 and moved to South Dakota in 1929.

Served the 8th Air Force and 385th Bomb Group during WW2.The B-17 he serviced 'Li'l Audrey' who flew a total100 missions - '73 without an abort'.

Married Dorothy Berg in 1947 and farmed in Codington County SD. for 33 years.

Highly decorated and gave charitably to certain causes.

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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

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Butler County, Iowa

Died

Revisions

Date
ContributorHelen
Changes
Sources

385th BG newsletter 15 March 1977

Date
ContributorOllie Lewis
Changes
Sources

The 8AF News
March 2017