New England Air Museum
Robert D. Hilton
 
 
 
Recent Address:  
2700 Green Oak Court, Highland Village, TX 75077
 
Email:  
 
Family Information:  
 
Hometown:  
 
Date Entered Service:  
 
Service Number:  
 
Bomb Group:   40th
 
Squadron:   11th Photo
 
Location of Unit:   Pratt, KS - 1943
 
Missions Flown:   3
 
Hump Missions Flown:   10 or 12
 
Targets:  
 
Awards/Decorations:  
Air Medal (3), Battle Star (5),Presidential Unit Citation (3)
 
Service Schools Attended:   Photo School - 1943
 
Military Specialty(ies):   MOS 940 - Aerial Photographer
 
Rank Upon Discharge:   Sergeant
 
Crew Type:   Flight crew
 
Airplane Serial No.& Name:   Various
 
Were you a POW?   No
If so, where?  
 
Were you interned?   No 
If so, where?  
 
Date Transferred from the 58th:  
 
Date Discharged from the 58th:   October 22 1945
 
Post-WWII Military Service:  
 
Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s):
Executive Management, Consultancy -- retired at 75.
 
Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing:
One of four watershed events in my life leading to unbelievable memories and lifetime friendships.
 
Comments:
 Mr. Hilton is the author of "B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles"

 

 
 
 
 
 

  

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