UPL 39625

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Letters from the parents of JAMES NICHOLAS HENTGES marked as “Return to Sender” after he was taken POW. (10 JAN 1945)

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 3rd Bomb Division 45th Combat Bomb Wing 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-004614
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Green Weenie
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron

Mission

  • Date: 5 December 1944

Revisions

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Sources

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Orange County Register