Thomas E Lemmon

Military
media-21203.jpeg UPL 21203 Burma's New Family
(Standing L -R) Lt. Walt Foster, Lt. Leo Dale Rush and Lt. Charles H. Stirneman
(Bottom L-R) Lt. Lemmon , Lt. John Guldemond and Burma, who was one of Gin Fizz's puppies. Gin Fizz is mentioned in Enrie Pyle's Brave Men in the chapter about the 456th Bomb Squadron, The Flying Wedge.
Earls Colne Airfield, taken between January 1944 and 17 April 1944
Lt. Sitrneman was a bombardier killed in action in 18 April 1944 on a mission to Dunkirk. Lt. Rush was a bombardier killed on action on 20 May 1944 on a mission to Dieppe.
Just behind them is the basket ball hoop that's in several other photographs. This is probably just behind the fence running behind the grouping of huts for officers. The fields of the Brick House Farm were to the right of that grouping of huts. Walter E Foster collection

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Object Number - UPL 21203 - Burma's New Family (Standing L -R) Lt. Walt Foster, Lt. Leo Dale Rush and Lt. Charles H. Stirneman (Bottom L-R) Lt. Lemmon , Lt. John Guldemond...

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Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-678576
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-743864
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier - Navigator

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Thomas E Lemmon: Gallery (10 items)