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Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) for Staff Sergeant Joseph S Carbonella of the 94th Bomb Group researched by historian Bill Beigel. The file contains copies of primary documents that discuss the return of personal effects, circumstances and causes of death, and memorialisation of the fallen airman.

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Units

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

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

People

Joseph S Carbonella

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11101296
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

Aircraft

42-31120

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron

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Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) researched and donated by Bill Beigel: www.ww2research.com

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Sources

Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) researched and donated by Bill Beigel: www.ww2research.com