Walton Wyche Wadley
MilitaryAssigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. Crew chief to Lt Glenn Bach.
Awards: GC, WWII Victory, EAME.
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![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 496th Fighter Training Group 368th Fighter Squadron 369th Fighter Squadron 370th Fighter Squadron 555th Fighter Training Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39375465 / O-732119
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Pegelin
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 368th Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Monroe County, GA, USA | 11 August 1913 | Son of Frank Hancock and Faith Derrick [Walton] Wadley. |
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Enlisted |
Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA | 21 September 1942 | Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia |
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Other Discharged USAAF |
18 November 1946 | Honourable discharge. | |
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Died |
Bolingbroke, GA, USA | 25 November 1997 | |
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Based |
East Wretham | Assigned to 368FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Other At time of draft registration |
Holton, GA | Employed by Southeastern Engineering Co. |
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