Arnold W Hansen
Military
Robert F. Jonas Crew
466th BG - 785th BS
Standing Left to Right: Lester C. Wilson (FE), C.J. Hauser (G), Alvin Krzyzaniak (TTG); Melvin Bornstein (TG), Joseph J. Brown (R/O), Harry H. Matthews (G)
Kneeling Left to Right: Robert F. Jonas (P), Alfred K. Nelson (CP), Lester E. Smith (B), Arnold W. Hanson (N)
Note: This photo was taken stateside. The name "Jonas' Whale" was written on the photo, and was not actually on the aircraft. 466th Bomb Group collection
466th BG Historian
Object Number - UPL 18863 - Crew #561 Robert F. Jonas Crew 466th BG - 785th BS Standing Left to Right: Lester C. Wilson (FE), C.J. Hauser (G), Alvin Krzyzaniak (TTG);...
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Badger, IA, USA | 18 July 1918 | |
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Enlisted |
Herrold, IA 50109, USA | 5 June 1944 | Camp Dodge |
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Died |
Madison, WI, USA | 15 November 2009 | Arnold "Arnie", age 91, passed away on Sunday at Meriter Hospital. He was born the second son of Nels Christian & Ada (Nelson) Hansen. Arnie married Kathyleen Nobens, on April 26, 1941. He served in the Army/ Air Force, as a first lieutenant, during World War II, as a B24 navigator in the European Theater. Arnie was a salesman for Bridgeport Brass, for many years, and then owned his own business continuing to sell brass, aluminum and copper, until his retirement in 1987. Arnie loved to fish, golf, read, travel, and enjoy family and friends. He especially loved taking care of Kathy, his wife. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Kathyleen of Madison, WI; son, John (Fran) of Evanston, IL; daughter, Chris (Doug) Campion-Crawford of Madison, WI; grandchildren, Jennifer (Adam) Marcus, Bryan (Carrie), Michelle Campion, Brodie Campion, and Gina Campion; four great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Marvin. A funeral service was held at the Funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Robert Olson and the nurses at Meriter Hospital, for their kind and considerate care. |
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Buried |
Madison, WI, USA | 18 November 2009 | Sunset Memory Gardens Madison Dane County Wisconsin, USA |
| Bridgeport, CT, USA | 78 Woodland Avenue |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book ATTLEBRIDGE ARSENAL by Wassom & Brassfield, page 346