John A Harland

Military

Was Navigator on board Lady Jeannette with Lt. Gott's and Lt. Metzger's crew. Both were Killed in Action (KIA) and both were awarded Medal of Honor on a 9 November 1944 mission to Saarbrucken.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.

452nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Donald Joseph Gott

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97904) nicknamed "Lady Janette" of the 452nd Bomb Group drops bombs over the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Stuttgart 5 Sept 44. 452 BG Mott A/C.'

42-97904

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady Jeannette
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron

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