New England Air Museum
Joseph M. Beseda

 
Current Address:   3913 Rockledge, Austin, TX 78731
 
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Family Information:   Wife: Doris Beseda, Children: David, Betty
 
Hometown:   Calswell, TX
 
Date Entered Service:   August, 1941
 
Service Number:   FV659514
 
Bomb Group:   40th; 5th AF, 90th Group, 43rd
 
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Targets:   Japan - flew first combat mission with 90th and then went to 43rd. Went to 40th in Nov. 1943.
 
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Service Schools Attended:   Ryan School of Aeronautics August 1941; Bombardier Training Nov 1941; Air Command & Staff 1952
 
Military Specialty(ies):   Group & Wing Bombardier, Security & Law Enforcement - ORI Team
 
Rank Upon Discharge:   Lt. Col.
 
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Were you a POW?   No
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Were you interned?   No
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Post-WWII Military Service:  
Training Command
HQ PACAF
 
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