Lester A Ross
Military
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FRE 7210
Personnel of the 358th Fighter Group with a captured Nazi flag. The men from left to right are Major Bell (no first name given), First Sergeant Conn (no first name given), Colonel James B. Tipton (Commanding Officer ) and Master Sergeant Lester A Ross.
The Nazi flag was later given to the 45th Infantry Division. Roger Freeman Collection
The Nazi flag was later given to the 45th Infantry Division. Roger Freeman Collection
Information provided by Lester Ross' son, Barry, who has a copy of the 358th FG's unit history:
"The information is taken form a book published by the 358th Fighter Group and Ancillary Units, December 1945. The editors were Lt Bruce G Ellison and staff."
Master Sergeant Lester A Ross served with the 366th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group as an Armament Chief on P-47's.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter