Kent J Keith

Military

media-31062.jpeg UPL 31062 2LT Kent J. Keith
Bombardier
B.J. Keirsted Crew
388th BG - 563rd BS 388th Bomb Group collection

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Object Number - UPL 31062 - 2LT Kent J. Keith Bombardier B.J. Keirsted Crew 388th BG - 563rd BS

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Units served with

388th Bomb Group

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

563rd Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

People

Belford Jan Keirsted

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: O-800365
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

42-30241

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: Worry Wart
Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron

42-30340

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: Dry Run, Screamin Red Ass
Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Cock O' The Walk" of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '388th BG.'

42-30800

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: Cock O The Walk
Unit: 388th Bomb Group 482nd Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron

42-31103

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: Pegasus Too
Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron

42-31176

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron

Places

Knettishall

Site type: Airfield

Events

Event	Location	Date	Description
Born	Ekalaka, Montana	16 November 1921
Enlisted	Missoula, MT, USA	22 December 1941
Other 388th BG Combat Tour	Knettishall, Diss IP22 2TH, UK	26 November 1943 - 4 March 1944
Died	Ekalaka, MT 59324, USA	28 January 2014	Kent James (K.J. Cap) was born November 16, 1921, in Ekalaka, third of four children to James and Ethel (Adam) Keith. He grew up and attended country school in Carter County, later graduating from Spearfish High School. Following graduation, Cap returned to the ranch until he enlisted into the U.S. Air Force on December 8, 1941. He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as a bombardier in the 388th Bomb Group, flying out of Knettishall England. After his honorable discharge, Cap once again returned to the ranch in Ekalaka. After several years of ranching, Cap met his wife to be, Jessie Graham, in Baker. They were united in marriage on July 3, 1959 in Billings, MT. Cap and Jessie returned to the ranch to raise their family. Through the years, they raised sheep and cattle. Cap enjoyed hunting, trapping, target shooting and was very competitive in it. His motto was "a good coyote was a dead coyote." Due to declining health, Cap spent his last year at Dahl Medical Nursing Home. He especially enjoyed his family, grandchildren and family gatherings. Cap was a lifetime member of the VFW, Carter County Sheep and Cattle Growers, and Montana Wool Growers.
Buried	Ekalaka, MT 59324, USA	2 February 2014	Beaver Lodge Cemetery • Ekalaka, Carter County, Montana, USA
	Carter County, MT, USA