Hillard Elmo McKeeby

Military
media-38428.jpeg UPL 38428 "Anti-aircraft defences include gun-toting jeeps like the one shown above, able to cover any spot on the base in a matter of minutes during an emergency. Gunner and driver, who also acts as ammunition feeder can use their mobile .50 calibre weapon with equal effectiveness against invader troops or low flying enemy planes. Here S/Sgt's Ben W. Bailey, Los Angeles,CA and Hilliard E McKeeby Joplin, MO unlimber their weapon for action."

381st Bomb Group B-17G 42-97238 GD-I “OUR CAPTAIN” Ridgewell, England 1944

Object Number - UPL 38428 - "Anti-aircraft defences include gun-toting jeeps like the one shown above, able to cover any spot on the base in a matter of minutes during an...

Assigned to 7th Station Complement Sqn, 432 ASGp, 381BG, 8AF.



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME



Post war: Re-enlisted into USAF, serving in Korean and Vietnam conflicts.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Topeka, KS 26 June 1919 Son of Ira B and Thyra Cled [McCoy] McKeeby.

Enlisted

24 August 1940

Other

Discharged USAAF

27 September 1945 Honourable discharge.

Enlisted

Albany NY 16 August 1946 Re-Enlistment - 16 Aug 1946

Enlisted

30 November 1968

Other

Discharged USAF

30 November 1971 Honourable discharge.

Died

25 November 1991
Joplin, MO
Pierce City, MO
Meadville, PA

Based

Ridgewell 27 September 1945 Assigned to 7th Station Complement Sqn, 432 ASGp, 381BG, 8AF.

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