Mexico Jose Barraza
Military
Object Number - UPL 70527 - "Tsgt. Mexico J. Barraza, gunner and radio operator in position at the waist gun of plane. England."
Assigned to 323BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. Berry crew (crew #4097), ETD
Awards: AM (3OLC), EAME (3BS, WWII Victory.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-23125
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Wing Commander
Aircraft
![Two crewmen of the 91st Bomb Group with a B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37767) nicknamed "Blue Dreams". Handwritten on reverse: '237767.' On reverse: 'Not For Publication For Personal Use Only, Passed By US Army Examiner 10143 [Stamp].'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-408080.jpg.webp?itok=PASTyH4l)
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Usulutan, El Salvador | 20 September 1915 | BornUsulutan, El Salvador |
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Enlisted |
Fort Jay, Governors Island, New York | 20 August 1942 | EnlistedFort Jay, Governors Island, New York |
