Thomas H Wakeman
Military
Object Number - UPL 51976 - B-26B 41-31640 'Lil Grim Reaper' coded KX-K, 558BS, 387BG. Pilot Capt Thomas Wakeman.
Assigned to 558BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. 50+ combat missions.
Awards: DFC, AM (4OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (4 x Battle Stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force Ninth 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 558th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13098524
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Lil Grim Reaper
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 558th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Willingale
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Based |
Chipping Ongar | Assigned to 558BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. |
