UPL 32545

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Madames Biron and Missalin and the six downed American flyers hid by them from German troops. Gerald K. Miller is third man from the right. Man on the right hid at the Belgian farm for over a year before all were freed by American ground troops. The other four men were members of the same aircrew shot down. “Flicka” the dog is being held for the picture by Anna on the right.

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Units

Personnel of the 458th Bomb Group gather around a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29303) nicknamed "Liberty Lib" in order to transfer a casualty into a waiting ambulance. Image via Harry Holmes. Written on slide casing: '458th BG.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37657645
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Sources

"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 26 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.