UPL 15323
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Brig Gen Edward J. "Ted" Timberlake poses with medal recipients. Left to Right : Brig. Gen. Edward Timberlake, Capt. Thomas C. Conroy, and Lt.Tocleson. Capt. Conroy from the 566th Bomb Squadron, and the 389th Bomb Group, was the pilot of the B-24D - #42-40738 - "The Oklahoman" on the low level mission to bomb the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania. He was forced to divert to Malta due to low fuel and damage. August 1, 1943
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (Eighth Air Force)
- Service Numbers: O-24526
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot / Assistant Bomber Controller
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Combat Bomb Wing 2nd Combat Bomb Wing 453rd Bomb Group 93rd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-18619
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding General