Recent Address: |
P. O. Box 861, Roswell, NM 88202-0861 |
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Family Info: |
Parents: Clifford and Marie; Wife: Paula; Children: John, Judy, Pam, Lynn. |
Hometown: |
Northhampton, NH |
Date Entered Service: |
October 21, 1942 |
Service Number: |
11083845 |
Bomb Group: |
462nd |
Squadron: |
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Squadron: |
769th and 770th |
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Missions Flown: |
15 from CBI and 35 from Tinian/Iwo Jima |
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Awards: |
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medals (4), Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters |
Service Schools: |
Radio, January 1943 |
MOS: |
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Rank Upon Discharge: |
S/Sgt |
Crew Type: |
Flight crew |
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Where You a POW?: |
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Where You a Interned?: |
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Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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Date Discharged: |
October 19, 1945 |
Post WWII Service: |
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Post WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
Attended University of New Hampshire on the GI Bill and spent 30 years in banking and finance. |
Thoughts About the 58th: |
Was 18 years old when enlisted. Grew up in a hurry. Very proud of what I did. |
Comments: |
Mr. Blevins passed away December 27, 2012. |