James O Akers

Military

Shot down 22 June 1943 in B-17 #42-29536 'Mary Ruth-Memories of Mobile. ' Result unknown.

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14104154
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Aircraft

B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (serial number 42-29536) nicknamed "Mary Ruth" of the 91st Bomb Group in flight. Written on slide casing: '91 BG.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: MARY RUTH - Memories of Mobile
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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Added a "-" to the A/C tail # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Roll of Honor