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| Recent Address: |
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1061 W. Calle Bonita, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 |
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| Family Information: |
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Wife: Beverly; Children: Thomas, Paul |
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| Hometown: |
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Cavalier, ND |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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January 12, 1943 |
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| Service Number: |
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37545749 |
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| Bomb Group: |
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444th |
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| Squadron: |
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677th |
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| Location of Unit: |
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Davis-Monthan, Tucson, AZ May 1943 |
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| Missions Flown: |
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| Hump Missions Flown: |
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4 or 5 |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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Those awarded to the 444th |
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| Service Schools Attended: |
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Chemical Warfare Mar-Apr 1943 |
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| Military Specialty(ies): |
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MOS 511 - Armorer |
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| Rank Upon Discharge: |
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Staff Sergeant |
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| Crew Type: |
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Ground crew |
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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 1945 |
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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November 22 1945 |
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| Post-WWII Military Service: |
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| Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
| Served on the National Board of Directors of the National Assoc. of Surety Bond Producers. Retired November 1989, as Chairman and CEO of Brokerage Firm in Fargo, ND. |
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| Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing: |
| It was a marvelous experience for a young man. I still remain active in the 58th Bomb Wing Assoc., and treasure the many friendships with my comrades from that time of my life. |
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| Comments: |
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Mr. Kibler passed away on February 15, 2012.
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| Jack Kibler |
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