Paul King Eller
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 combat missions listed in this bio were gleaned from 489th BS records/load lists. They do not represent his total 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
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group
- Highest Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Nicknames: Stella
- 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 |
Tazewell, Virginia | 14 February 1923 | |
| Rural Retreat, Virginia | 30 June 1942 | ||
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Enlisted |
Roanoke, Virginia | 17 March 1943 | |
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Other Combat Mission |
Ile Rattoneau, France | 27 August 1944 | 43-27705 9H |
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Other Combat Mission |
Peschiera, Italy | 13 September 1944 | 43-27705 9H Alternate - flew mission with the 488th BS |
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Other Combat Mission |
Borgoforte, Italy | 30 September 1944 | 43-4062 9G |
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Other Combat Mission |
Canneto sull'Oglio, Italy | 11 October 1944 | 43-4062 9G |
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Other Combat Mission |
Fornovo, Italy | 20 October 1944 | 43-4000 9X |
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Other Combat Mission |
Villafranca, Italy | 4 November 1944 | 43-27485 9T |
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Other Combat Mission |
Padua, Italy | 5 November 1944 | 43-4062 9G |
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Other Combat Mission |
Ala, Italy | 7 November 1944 | 43-4062 9G |
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Other Combat Mission |
Casale Monferrato, Italy | 10 November 1944 | 43-4062 9G |
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Died |
Salem, Virginia | 11 March 2012 | Paul King Eller Paul King Eller, 89, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2012, while surrounded by his family. Mr. Eller was born on Feb. 14, 1923, to the late Henry Clinton and Mollie King Eller in Tazewell County, Va. Following high school he attended Coyne College located in Chicago to earn a certificate in electrical technology, and was later drafted in the U.S. Army Air Corps to serve his country during WWII. During his enlistment he flew over 70 successful missions as a top turret gunner on the B25 bomber. He later became a lifetime member of the 57th Bomb Wing Association to honor those he served with. He will also be remembered for his faithful dedication to College Lutheran Church as he has been a member since 1957, and also his employment to General Electric as he was employed for a near 28 years prior to his retirement in 1984. |
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Buried |
Salem, Virginia | 14 March 2012 | Sherwood Burial Park Salem, Salem City, Virginia, USA |
