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My Grandfather's Wings, Air Medal, and associated personal notation

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Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Earl Russell Grimm

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35347683
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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My Grandfather's Wings, Air Medal, and associated personal notation. I inherited this after he passed away.