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| Current Address: |
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761 W. Toucan Loop, Hernando, FL 34442 |
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| Family Information: |
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Parents: Leroy J. & Martha L. Schwartz |
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| Hometown: |
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Buffalo, NY |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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February 21/23, 1943 |
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| Service Number: |
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12209440 |
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| Bomb Group: |
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468th Bomb Group |
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| Squadron: |
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793rd Bomb Squadron |
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| Location of Unit: |
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Salua, Kharagpur, India; June 1944 |
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| Missions Flown: |
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| Hump Missions Flown: |
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| Targets: |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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Distinguished Unit Citation, Battle Star (6) |
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| Service Schools Attended: |
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Air Force Cadet- Montgomery, AL Jul 43; Primary Flight School, Albany GA Sep 43; |
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| Military Specialty(ies): |
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Armament School, Central Fire Control Technician |
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| Rank Upon Discharge: |
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| Crew Type: |
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Ground crew |
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| Airplane Serial No.& Name: |
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415????? |
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| Were you a POW? |
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No |
| If so, where? |
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| Were you interned? |
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No |
| If so, where? |
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| Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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Nov 1945 |
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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| Post-WWII Military Service: |
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| Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
| Physical Education and Athletic Coach Presbyterian Minister Public School Teacher |
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| Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing: |
| Involvement in loading bombs to destroy Japanese cities along with the A-bomb has committed me to the peace movement. |
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| Comments: |
| I would like contact with anyone connected with the 793rd Bomb Squadron, 468th Bomb Group, 58th Bomb Wing |
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