FRE 4189
IMAGEStaff Sergeant Antoni Bednarchuk of the 303rd Bomb Group with a dog mascot by the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 9 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'U 51. Former bus driver at Providence, R.I. S/Sgt. (Gunner) Antoni Bednarchuk, aged 27, has now taken 8 trips by air against the Germans. He has been awarded the Air Medal. His home is at 141, Farm Street, Woonsocket, R.I. and he is engaged to Miss Maysie Grossi, of 1224 Mineral Spring-Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. Between tending his guns he pets a mascot. Not to be published before 20th April 1943.' On reverse: Current Affairs Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11043689
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer