UPL 16626

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At 3:02 the caption shows Herbert Leopold's name, which is in error. The individual shown is Co-Pilot Thomas J. Welch. In the photo of the Robert W. Harrington Crew #739, Herbert S. Leopold (B) is kneeling, fourth on the right.

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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?'

466th Bomb Group

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

People

Fred E Davis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37540431
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Herbert S Leopold

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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Date:
Contributortroublemaker
ChangesChanges to collection and caption
Sources

The information I am submitting can be verified by AAM's photo of the Harrington/Greenwood crew, in which the men are correctly identified. I was acquainted with both Welch and Leopold.

Date:
Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with unit associations and person associations
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466th BG Historian