Henry S Krosnowski

Military

Assigned to 728BS, 452BG, 8AF USAAF.



Awards: PH, WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31038286 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

Airmen inspect a battle damaged B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-10791) of the 452nd Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: 'ISAD-9-May-44-1011 (WPU, Crash Battle Damage, B17G-42-107091, Rattlesden) FA.' Image stamped on reverse: 'Official Photograph US Photographic section.' [stamp]
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Forbidden Fruit
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Albany, NY, USA 9 July 1942

Other

Wounded in Action (WIA)

La Glacerie, 50470 Cherbourg, France 8 May 1944 Flak hit A/C in bombay, causing severe wound in shoulder from shrapnel. Wounded in Action (WIA). 8-May-44.

Born

New York, NY, USA

Died

Schenectady County, NY, USA

Buried

738 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304, USA Saint Marys Cemetery Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY

Based

Deopham Green Assigned to 728BS, 452BG, 8AF USAAF.