Frank Koncan, WWII
Frank B. Koncan
Hometown when you
entered the Service:
Cleveland, OH
Service Number:
35063266
Bomb Group:
40th
Squadron:
25th
Location of Unit
when assigned:
Pratt, KS
Missions Flown:
Hump Missions Flown:
Targets:
Awards/Decorations:
Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation,
Service Schools attended
:
Sheppard Field, TX
Jun 1943
Military Specialty Earned/Assigned:
MOS 747-Airplane and Engine Mechanic
Military Rank Upon Discharge:
S/Sgt.
Crew Type:
Ground Crew
Aircraft Name and
Serial Number/s:
42-6269 Smokey Stover
Were you a POW?:
No
Where?:
Were you interned?:
No
Where?:
Date transferred from the 58th Bomb Wing:
Post-World war II Military Service:
None
Post-World war II Civilian Occupation/s:
Lab Technician - Gould Ocean Systems
Thoughts about service in the 58th Bomb Wing:
I was honored to be part of the 58th Bomb Wing. The experience was very important.
Further Comments :
I serviced B-29 aircraft in India and the South Pacific.
