Simon G Pilson
MilitaryAssigned to 448BG, 8AF USAAF. Completed tour. Transferred to 653BS, 25BG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: AM(OLC), WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 653rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16003923 / O-?
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Mosquito
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 802nd Reconnaissance Group (SP) 653rd Bomb Squadron 8th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Enlisted |
Providence, RI, NY | 26 August 1942 | Providence, Rhode Island |
Born |
Massachusetts | Son of Samuel and Vera [Aberman] Pilson. |
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