Jacob Levine
Military
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12628-79387AC.
Object Number - UPL 26269 - S/Sgt Jack Levine, [ East Nassau, NY ], top turret gunner of Boeing B-17 42-5069 "Our Gang" of the 324th Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourne, England,...
Assigned 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: DFC, AM (OLC), WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
![Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 42-5069) nicknamed "Our Gang", at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: '246365' [Censor no]. Passed for Publication 1 Feb 1943 [stamp]. Printed Caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft the "Flying Fortress" capable of carrying a 11,000 [censor has amended figure to 10,000] pound bomb load.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379153.jpg.webp?itok=XRdIZDlV)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Our Gang
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
New York City, NY | 27 September 1907 | |
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Enlisted |
Fort Jay, Governors Island, NY | 28 May 1942 | Fort Jay, Governors Island, New York |
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Died |
18 February 1999 | ||
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Buried |
Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery Middletown, Middlesex County, CT | 21 February 1999 | Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut |
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Based |
Bassingbourn | Assigned 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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I'm not sure this started off as my Dad but this is his picture - His Name is Jacob Levine with a nickname of Jack - he was born in Brooklyn and died in Middletown CT in 1999 - I don't mean to write over someone else's input but that is my Dad's picture! Messages or questions can be sent to [email protected] Thank you!
