Louis J Wimsatt

Military

Flew 35 missions . Was known as 'Big Lou' as he was 6'4'' and a great raconteur.



DFC/ Air Medal w 4/Oak Leaf Cluster

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Units served with

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

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

People

William J Mulholland

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32335390
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Instrument Specialist / Mechanic / Aerial Gunner

Aircraft

42-95016

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Down De Hatch
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron

Missions

648

  • Date: 26 September 1944

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

1 January 2006

Revisions

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Sources

Information from the 44th Bomb Group Loading Lists at Rootsweb via William Mulholland.
http://8thairforce.com/44thbg/search/perlastname.asp

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia