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Personal diary of Technical Sergeant Conrad J Kersch of the 19th Bomb Group, from 1942. The diary covers his journey from the USA to Java, his first missions and shooting down two Mitsibushi Zeros, his service in Australia and return to the USA. Kersch later joined the 303rd Bomb Group in the European Theatre.

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.

303rd Bomb Group

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

People

Conrad J Kersch

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 6558428
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Togglier

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ContributorEmily
ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations
Sources

Diary sent courtesy of Kris Kersch, Son.