Nicholas James Adelmann
Military
Photo from the Family of Nicholas James Adelmann
Object Number - UPL 29574 - Staff Sergeant Nicholas James Adelmann
Nicholas James Adelmann was a Farmer. His 2C classification as a farmer made him exempt from being drafted, but he wanted to serve his country anyway. He was hit by FLAK in the abdomen on his 10th mission, in which he was hospitalized for 2-3 weeks. During his recuperation, 9 men from his Squadron were lost, including his best friend, Leonard Strong. He flew all 35 required missions and was Honorably discharged in July 1945.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units served with
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Never Satisfied
- Unit: 463rd Bomb Group 775th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Old Gin Fizz
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Betty Lou
- Unit: 463rd Bomb Group 773rd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Born |
Minneapolis, MN, USA | 6 December 1924 | |
|
Enlisted |
Bloomington, MN, USA | 27 December 1943 | At Age 19 |
|
Died |
Farmington, MN, USA | 10 December 2002 | |
|
Buried |
Lakeville, MN, USA | 12 December 2002 |