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William M Lindgren, 39274737, Staff Sergeant, 711th Bombardment Squadron (H), 447th Bombardment Group (H), Army Air Forces, Tail Gunner for B-17-G, “My Gal” #239882, United States Army. Awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy of the United States, 11 January 1944, while serving as a Ball Turret Gunner on a B-17 airplane on a combat mission over Germany.

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.

447th Bomb Group

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

People

William M Lindgren

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 39274737
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Armorer Gunner

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William M Lindgren, 39274737, Staff Sergeant, 711th Bombardment Squadron (H), 447th Bombardment Group (H), Army Air Forces, Tail Gunner for B-17-G, “My Gal” #239882, United States Army. Awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy of the United States, 11 January 1944, while serving as a Ball Turret Gunner on a B-17 airplane on a combat mission over Germany.