Philip Henry Sheridan III
MilitaryAssigned to 556BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. Co-pilot, ferried B-26 41-31684 to ETO. Tribby crew. 76 x combat missions.
Awards: DFC, AM (2OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 556th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35160102 / O-662699
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 556th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Willingale
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
11 August 1916 | Son of Philip Henry Jr. and Isabelle Ray [McGunnegle] Sheridan. | |
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Other Marriage |
28 March 1941 | Married Adelaide Delamater Soles. | |
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Enlisted |
12 November 1941 | Los Angeles, California | |
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Died |
12 March 1948 | Committed suicide from Golden Gate Bridge, suffered from combat stress. | |
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Buried/ Commemorated |
12 March 1948 | Search carried out by Coast guard. Body not recovered. | |
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Based |
Assigned to 556BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. |