Simon G Pilson

Military

Assigned 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

A B-26 Marauder of the 654th Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group, parked on a runway. Handwritten on reverse: '654 BS.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Reconnaissance
The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Providence, RI, NY 26 August 1942 Providence, Rhode Island

Born

Massachusetts Son of Samuel and Vera [Aberman] Pilson.