UPL 43453
IMAGEThis is probably the only photo I have of Dad during the 1944-45 timeframe. Look at the bill on that hat — a great “40 Mission Crush!” He flew 35 combat missions out of Ipswich, England over Germany.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-783164
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Revisions
Date:
ContributorAAthanas
Sources
Dad’s own photos and documents he left to me and my sister in his Will (she didn’t have a place to store them and I did, so I kept them to this day).
Family photos Mom took and left to us when she predeceased Dad. I turned out to be the keeper of all family photos and documents.