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Frank Koncan - WWII
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| Recent Address: |
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4112 Muriel Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44109
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| Family Information: |
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Parents: Frank and Mary; Wife: Winifred; Children: Sandra, Frank A., Deborah, Russell
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| Hometown: |
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Cleveland, OH
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| Date Entered Service: |
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May 27, 1943
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| Service Number: |
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35063266
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| Bomb Group: |
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40th
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| Squadron: |
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25th |
| Location of Unit: |
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Pratt, KS - October 1943
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| Missions Flown: |
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| Hump Missions Flown: |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation
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| Service Schools Attended: |
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Sheppard Field, TX Jun 1943
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| Military Specialty(ies): |
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MOS 747-Airplane and Engine Mechanic
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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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| Airplane Serial No.& Name: |
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42-6269 Smokey Stover
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| Were you a POW? |
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No
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| Were you interned? |
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No
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| Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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November 26, 1945
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| Post-WWII Military Service: |
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| Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
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Lab Technician - Gould Ocean Systems
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| Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing: |
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I was honored to be part of the 58th Bomb Wing. The experience was very important.
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| Comments: |
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I serviced B-29 aircraft in India and the South Pacific.
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