New England Air Museum
Henry J. Filipek
 
 
 
Recent Address:   25232 Keeler Road, Redford, MI 48239
 
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Family Information:   Wife: Sophia, 7 children
 
Hometown:   Detroit, MI
 
Date Entered Service:   October 30, 1942
 
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Bomb Group:   444th
 
Squadron:   677th
 
Location of Unit:   India, China & Tinian
 
Missions Flown:   35
 
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Awards/Decorations:   Distinguished Flying Cross,Air Medal (5), Presidential Unit Citation (2)
 
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Rank Upon Discharge:   T/Sgt
 
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Were you a POW?   No
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Were you interned?   No 
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Date Transferred from the 58th:    
 
Date Discharged from the 58th:   September 20, 1945
 
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Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s):
He worked for the Post Office. Retired in 1985.
 
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