Joseph L Soucy

Military
media-32108.jpeg UPL 32108 "Sgt Souci* of the 452nd Bomb Group shown just after receiving the Silver star, Air Medal and Purple Heart medals. England 30-Oct-44."

* Sgt Joseph L Soucy 728BS, 452BG, 8AF.

Object Number - UPL 32108 - "Sgt Souci* of the 452nd Bomb Group shown just after receiving the Silver star, Air Medal and Purple Heart medals. England 30-Oct-44." * Sgt...

Assigned to 728BS, 452BG, 8AF USAAF. Shot down 12-May-44 in B-17 42-97094 'Why Worry'. Plane ditched in Channel. Returned to base.



Awards: SS, AM, PH, WW II Victory, EAME (2 x battle stars).

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-809834
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Why Worry ?
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/49936
We Were Eagles Volume Three: The Eighth Air Force at War June to October 1944 By Martin W. Bowman

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ContributorAAM
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Roll of Honor

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