John Loren Odegard
MilitaryLoren was my uncle and he and my dad joined up at the same time. Loren introduced my mother to Claire (Loren was married to mom's sister). They both served flying P-38s in 55th FG but in different squadrons. Loren went on to fly P-51's in England and train pilots state side.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 343rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20949012 / O-743369
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
- Nicknames: Bambi
- Unit: 55th Fighter Group 338th Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA, USA |
Revisions
ContributorLucy May
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Sources
Brought in information from duplicate records. Sources:
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / WWW.55th.org roster /
Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list
ContributorApilotsproudson
Changes
Sources
Loren and Claire were brother in laws Loren was married to my mother (Claire's wife) I have the family history