Charles Nelson Ballou Jr

Military

Assigned to 524BS, 379BG, 8AF USAAF. ETD





Awards: DFC, AM(OLC), WWII Victory, EAME.

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units served with

The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-735753
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

Major Walter Fulkerson, also known as "Duffy", watches ground crewman Sergeant Anton Kofman paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31040) nicknamed "Duffy's Tavern" that has been named after Fulkerson. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '300535.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'CHRISTENING OF "DUFFY'S TAVERN". "Duffy" is the nickname of one of the most widely known and beloved air officers in the ETO. He
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Duffy's Tavern
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Reece, KS 5 July 1921 Son of Charles Nelson Sr and Josie May Ballou.

Enlisted

Camp Crowder, Neosho, MO 21 March 1942 Camp Crowder, Neosho, Missouri

Died

Chanute, KS 5 July 1998

Buried

Neosho County Memorial Park, Chanute, Neosho County, KS 8 July 1998 Neosho County Memorial Park Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas

Based

Kimbolton Assigned to 524BS, 379BG, 8AF USAAF.