UPL 6398

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Crew of unknown aircraft of the 466/786. This is an interesting photo. First these men didn't go into combat as a crew. Of the officers in the front row: 1LT Eugene Drebert was the navigator on Crew #566 - Bigby Parrott Crew 1LT (later MAJ) Ralph Bryant was the squadron operations officer of the 786th BS - He was KIA 29 April 1944 CPT (later LTCOL) Edward Anastasio was the 786th BS Commander 1LT (later Captain) Huggard was the 786th BS Squadron Bombardier Three of the enlisted men (Holly, Hodson and Hall) are all from the J.B. Warren Crew - Crew #601 The photo appears to have been taken stateside during training. Maybe this was going to be a crew and then Bryant and Anastasio were promoted. The out of place person is Drebert. He didn't appear to start flying missions with the 466th BG until 5 months after Bryant was KIA.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12199347
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-659553
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Squadron Bombardier

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466th BG Historian

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466th BG HIstorian

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466th BG Historian

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Aircrew photo I found in my grandfather's photos. My grandfather is SSgt Grimm, top row 2nd from left.