John E Wheelahan
Military
Attlebridge
1944 466th Bomb Group collection
466th BG Historian
Object Number - UPL 7250 - Colonel Arthur Pierce (466th BG Commander) presenting DFC to Lt. John A. Wheelahan (Pilot - Crew #702) Attlebridge 1944
"Our pilot was a former 4-engine instructor and we had all the confidence in the world in his flying skills." - Sidney Bouwer, Navigator
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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Missions
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
1 July 1921 | ||
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Died |
Texas, USA | 25 July 2001 | |
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Buried |
San Antonio, TX, USA | 30 July 2001 | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery San Antonio Bexar County Texas, USA Plot: SECTION CR SITE 52 |
| New Orleans, LA, USA | 8000 Spruce Street |
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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 331