Heber Leroy Honey
Military
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UPL 16410
Crew #645/465
Raymond A. Normandin Crew
466th BG - 786th and 784th Bomb Squadrons
Standing Left to Right: Curtis N. Adamy (N), Raymond Ostolski (B), Arthur C. Weber (CP), Raymond A. Normandin (P)
Kneeling Left to Right: Miles Henneman (G), William F. Crayne (G), Heber L. Honey (FE), Rudolph Gorisek (G), Robert R. Hill (R/O)
This crew flew 10 missions with the786th BS then transferred to the 784th BS, trained as a lead crew then flew 20 more combat missions as a lead crew to complete their tour. 466th Bomb Group collection
Raymond A. Normandin Crew
466th BG - 786th and 784th Bomb Squadrons
Standing Left to Right: Curtis N. Adamy (N), Raymond Ostolski (B), Arthur C. Weber (CP), Raymond A. Normandin (P)
Kneeling Left to Right: Miles Henneman (G), William F. Crayne (G), Heber L. Honey (FE), Rudolph Gorisek (G), Robert R. Hill (R/O)
This crew flew 10 missions with the786th BS then transferred to the 784th BS, trained as a lead crew then flew 20 more combat missions as a lead crew to complete their tour. 466th Bomb Group collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Polaris II
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 785th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Audrey
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Reliable Babe
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Black Cat
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Salt Lake City, UT, USA | 21 October 1922 | |
Enlisted |
Salt Lake City, UT, USA | 21 December 1942 | |
Died |
Salt Lake County, UT, USA | 19 July 1996 | H. LeRoy "Roy" Honey, 73, died July 19, 1996 at a local hospital due to cancer. Born October 21, 1922 in Salt Lake to Brigham Heber Honey and Helen Lund Honey Anthony. Married Mary Jean Larsen October 4, 1946 in Salt Lake. Roy was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish and supporter of St. Vincent Golf Group, the Golden Club and St. Martha's Baby Project. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of the Sugar House VFW, and a member of the Murray Elks Lodge. Retired from Commercial Security Bank. He enjoyed golf, tole painting and helping his family and friends. Roy adored his family and will be dearly missed by all. |
Enlisted |
Sandy, UT, USA | 22 July 1996 | Lake Hills Cemetery Sandy Salt Lake County Utah, USA |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book ATTLEBRIDGE ARSENAL by Wassom & Brassfield, page 347