Irvin Amarnick

Military
media-30828.jpeg UPL 30828 Jamaica Ginger 2

This aircraft survived more than 30 missions over Germany and finished out the war.

Removed incorrect aircraft from listing. James Daugherty (grandfather) identified it when presenting us with this photo.

Object Number - UPL 30828 - Jamaica Ginger 2 This aircraft survived more than 30 missions over Germany and finished out the war.

Assigned to 563BS, 388BG, 8AF USAAF. 35 x combat missions. ETD





Awards: AM, WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32351188 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Jamaica Ginger
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Ohila, PA 29 December 1918 Son of Michael Amarnick.

Enlisted

Philadelphia, PA 3 June 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Other

Discharged USAAF

15 September 1945 Honourable discharge.

Died

1 July 1982
Yeadon, PA

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