| Targets: |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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Presidential Unit Citation,
Burma-India-China Offensive,
5 Bronze Service Stars,
Central Burma Campaign,
Air Offensive Japan,
Western Pacific Campaign,
Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon,
American Theater Ribbon,
WWII Victory Medal,
3 Service Bars,
Good Conduct Medal, |
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Service
Schools attended:
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| AAFID -- New Orleans |
1943 |
| OTSS -- Willow Run, MI |
1943 |
| Factory Air Frame |
1943 |
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| Military
Specialty Earned/Assigned: |
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MOS 747-Airplane and Engine Mechanic
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| Military
Rank Upon Discharge: |
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Sgt. |
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| Crew
Type: |
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Ground Crew
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Aircraft
Name and
Serial Number/s: |
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Was with lead plane from Tinian - 42-6276 Black Magic. Was on three B-29s -- 2 shot down. |
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| Were
you a POW?: |
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No
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Where?: |
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| Were
you interned?: |
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No
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Where?:
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| Date
transferred from the 58th Bomb Wing: |
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| Post-World
war II Military Service: |
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None |
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| Post-World
war II Civilian Occupation/s: |
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Went back to school, got my degree, sold insurance, went into farming, coached Little League, and did church work. |
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| Thoughts
about service in the 58th Bomb Wing: |
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I am proud to have experienced a small part of the best of the best -- wonderful men -- friends for life. I'm ready to do it again, if needed. |
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