John Thomas Biltgen
MilitaryAssigned to 705BS, 446BG, 8AF USAAF. 32 x combat missions. ETD
Awards: DFC, AM (5OLC), 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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Red Ass Bungay Buckaroo
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Flixton
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Chicago, IL | 28 January 1922 | Son of John Thomas Biltgen Sr. |
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Enlisted |
Chicago, IL | 25 November 1942 | Chicago, Illinois |
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Other Discharged USAAF |
24 September 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
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Died |
Sun City West, AZ | 22 October 1997 | |
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Based |
Bungay | Assigned to 705BS, 446BG, 8AF USAAF. |