Walter Crawford Riddle
Military
B-25J-1-NC #43-4058 "Stella" Code: 9F
Standing Left to Right: Norman Moerbe (B/N), George Fitch (P), Walter Riddle (P)
Kneeling Left to Right: Frank Zensen (A/C Mechanic), Paul Eller (FE), Quentin Kaiser (R/O), George Carter (TG), Ralph Leverenz (GCC)
Object Number - UPL 55264 - Crew of the 340th BG - 489th BS - 12th AF B-25J-1-NC #43-4058 "Stella" Code: 9F Standing Left to Right: Norman Moerbe (B/N), George Fitch (P),...
The missions listed in his bio were gleaned from 489th BS mission records/load lists. They do not represent his complete combat mission list.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-753336
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12084423
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-759968
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Nicknames: Ruthie
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group
- Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Nicknames: Stella
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Nicknames: Bubbies
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Nicknames: Knockout
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Advanced Landing Ground Alesanie
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Durant, Oklahoma | 17 February 1922 | |
| Wichita Falls, Texas | 17 July 1942 | 2108 Taylor | |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Piacenza, Italy | 1 October 1944 | 43-4058 9F |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Trento, Italy | 6 October 1944 | 43-27489 9P |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Canneto sull'Oglio, Italy | 11 October 1944 | 43-27653 9C |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Casalecchio, Italy | 12 October 1944 | 43-4058 9F |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Fornovo, Italy | 20 October 1944 | 43-4058 9F |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Padua, Italy | 5 November 1944 | 43-4058 9F |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Casale Monferrato, Italy | 10 November 1944 | 43-4080 9S |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Faenza, Italy | 17 November 1944 | 43-4062 9G |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Novska, Yugoslavia (now Croatia) | 18 November 1944 | 43-4058 9F |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Faenza, Italy | 22 November 1944 | 43-27653 9C |
|
Other Combat Mission |
Villavernia, Italy | 1 December 1944 | 42-4058 9F |
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Died |
Durant, Oklahoma | 24 May 1980 | |
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Buried |
Durant, Oklahoma | 27 May 1980 | Highland Cemetery Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma, USA PLOT Drive 00 Section3 |