UPL 62375
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This photo was taken in Walla Walla, Washington A.A.B. on July 1, 1943. The names of the crew are as follows: left to right back row. All airmen signed the back of the photo in their own handwriting. I have copied their names and positions as written on the back of the photo. Lt. Albert E. Rum…. ( unable to read letters of name) pilot James A. Howard, co-pilot George C. Webb, navigator? Michael J. Eichwald, Bombadier Chas. F. Pease, Engineer (1st) John R. Green, Ball Gunner Gordon E. Worthington, Engineer Wm. W. Lemon Rail Funner
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-680189
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
![Lieutenant Michale J Eichwald and Lieutenant George E. Webbof the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Fightin' Cock".
Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 25 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/FRE_014117.jpg.webp?itok=KTGLl44F)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 12075404 / O-753183
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: Australian
- Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 35664308
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball turret gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 20834409
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39453390
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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Photo in my father’s WW II diary, photos, newspaper articles and memorabilia.