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General George Stratemeyer, Colonel Johnson, Major Howard Moore and Lieutenant R.I. Brown look at a B-24 Liberator, whilst conducting an inspection of the 44th Bomb Group base at Shipdham. 21 April 1943. Official Photograph: Caption printed on front of image: '(GPR-26-15-44)( 21-4-43)( INSPECTING GEN. & MAJ MOORE) Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to right- General Statemeyer Col Johnson Howard Moore Lt. R. I. Brown ACFT - Supy Q - note another ACFT with Q on trail in background I am still certain the
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General George Stratemeyer, Colonel Leon Johnson, Major Howard Moore and Lieutenant Robert I Brown look at a B-24 Liberator, whilst conducting an inspection of the 44th Bomb Group base at Shipdham. 21 April 1943. Official Photograph: Caption printed on front of image: '(GPR-26-15-44)( 21-4-43)( INSPECTING GEN. & MAJ MOORE) Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to right- General Statemeyer Col Johnson Howard Moore Lt. R. I. Brown ACFT - Supy Q - note another ACFT with Q on trail in background I am still certain there was only one supy Q! Col Camerin HQ 376 BW Lockbourne AFB'

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

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

People

General George Stratemeyer, Colonel Johnson, Major Howard Moore and Lieutenant R.I. Brown look at a B-24 Liberator, whilst conducting an inspection of the 44th Bomb Group base at Shipdham. 21 April 1943. Official Photograph: Caption printed on front of image: '(GPR-26-15-44)( 21-4-43)( INSPECTING GEN. & MAJ MOORE) Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to right- General Statemeyer Col Johnson Howard Moore Lt. R. I. Brown ACFT - Supy Q - note another ACFT with Q on trail in background I am still certain the

Robert I Brown

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-727162
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '138/RF, WD 140. B/G Leon Johnson with Medal of Honor 22 Nov 1943.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].

Leon William Johnson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (14th Combat Bomb Wing)
  • Service Numbers: O-16429
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Pilot - Commanding Officer 44th

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Revisions

Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesChanges to caption and person associations
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Corrected airmen connections

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection