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| Recent Address: |
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2201 Lillian, Pasadena, TX 77502 |
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| Family Information: |
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Father: A.R. Johnson, Wife: Ruth Johnson (dec.), Children: Bobby, Sandra, Julie |
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| Hometown: |
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Houston, TX |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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February 24 1943 |
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| Service Number: |
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38417049 |
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| Bomb Group: |
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468th |
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| Squadron: |
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794th |
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| Location of Unit: |
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Kharagpur, India - November 14 1944 |
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| Missions Flown: |
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25 |
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| Hump Missions Flown: |
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6 |
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| Targets: |
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Japan, China, Burma, Thailand, Singapore, Formosa. |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 OLC, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal with 5 Bronze Stars, Distinguished Unit Citation, 2 Bronze Stars. |
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| Service Schools Attended: |
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Aircraft Armament Apr - Jul 1944; Central Fire Control Jul - Oct 1944; Gunnery School 1944 |
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| Military Specialty(ies): |
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MOS 580 Remote Control Turret Mech., Gunner |
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| Rank Upon Discharge: |
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Staff Sergeant |
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| Crew Type: |
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Flight crew |
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| Airplane Serial No.& Name: |
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44-61566 Jack's Hack |
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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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October 1 1945 |
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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October 12 1945 |
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| Post-WWII Military Service: |
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| Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
| Sinclair Refining Co./ Arco Refining Co. Process Unit Operator 5 yrs Instrument Technician 18 yrs. Instrument Supervisor 17 yrs. |
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| Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing: |
| I have nothing but respect for the men I served with in this organization. Through the years we have come in contact with large groups of them and we always enjoy reminiscing the past |
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| Comments: |
| I also have great respect for Dennis Savage and the group who laid the plans for this Memorial. I also want to show gratitude for those who volunteered their services to make this all come true. |
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