Joseph Michael Gillen

Military
Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives Second Lieutenant John W. Herrice of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. Thunderbolts - The "Guardian Angels" Of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts - P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Photo Shows:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice, media-401506.jpg FRE 2762 Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives 2/Lt John W. Herrick of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943.

Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. Thunderbolts - The "Guardian Angels" Of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts - P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Photo Shows:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice, 165 Maple Ave., Motuchen, N.J. gets into his Thunderbolt P-47, as he receives a final report on the ship's flying condition from Cpl. Joseph M. Gillen, 60 Varick St., Owego, N.Y. Herrick is all set for a night-take-off from his fighter base, "somewhere in England". U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 70.'

On reverse: Keystone Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Roger Freeman Collection

Corrected 'Herrice' to 'Herrick'. Home address matches up with the John W Herrick listed in the Duxford Diary.

Object Number - FRE 2762 - Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives 2/Lt John W. Herrick of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October...

Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.



Awards: GC, WWII Victory, EAME.

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Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Oswego, NY, USA 11 August 1913 Son of Joseph and Nova Gillen.

Enlisted

Syracuse, NY, USA 20 January 1942 Syracuse, New York

Died

Oswego, NY, USA 26 October 1993
60 Varick St, Oswego, NY 13126, USA

Buried

Saint Peter's Cemetery and Mausoleum Oswego Oswego County, NY Saint Peter's Cemetery and Mausoleum Oswego Oswego County, New York

Based

Duxford Assigned to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF.

Revisions

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https://www.fold3.com/page/83522436-joseph-m-gillen/facts
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129131183/joseph-m-gillen

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https://www.fold3.com/image/114127480?terms=Joseph%20M%20Gillen

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Squadron and home address as given in the Duxford Diary.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in book Duxford Diary by the Duxford Aviation Society, 1989 edition

Joseph Michael Gillen: Gallery (2 items)

Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives Second Lieutenant John W. Herrice of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. Thunderbolts - The "Guardian Angels" Of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts - P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Photo Shows:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice,

Object number: FRE 2762 - Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives 2/Lt John W...

Object number: UPL 43497 - Work List for the 82nd Fighter Squadron Ground...