UPL 16521

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SSGT John J. Laurich Flight Engineer Crew #515 - Robert L. Garrett Crew 466th BG - 515th BS Laurich was KIA when his B-24 collided with another 466th BG B-24 on his and the 466th BG's 2nd mission, 23 March 1944

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39549631
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer - Top Turret Gunner

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Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
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466th BG Historian