Joseph F Harms

Military

Was Bombardier on Lt. Gott's and Lt. Metzger's crew. Both Killed in Action (KIA) and both awarded Medal of Honor 9 November 1944. Two other crewmen Killed in Action (KIA) as well.



Air Medal/ PH

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.

452nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97904) nicknamed "Lady Janette" of the 452nd Bomb Group drops bombs over the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Stuttgart 5 Sept 44. 452 BG Mott A/C.'

42-97904

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady Jeannette
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Brooklyn, New York 12 February 1922

Died

28 December 2015

Buried

Arneytown, New Jersey Brig Gen Wm C Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery

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Added awards per "Summary biography".

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Added death & burial events per Find-a-grave MEMORIAL ID 159092195.

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Corrected a typo in the "Summary biography".

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Added a connection to A/C 42-97904.

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