Recent Address: |
408 West 31st Street, Davenport, IA 52803-1022 |
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Family Info: |
Parents: Olaf and Hilma; Wife: Helen; Children: Patricia, Jackie, Deborah, Richard, William Joseph |
Hometown: |
Moline, IL |
Date Entered Service: |
December, 1942 |
Service Number: |
16088740 |
Bomb Group: |
462nd |
Squadron: |
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Squadron: |
768th and 770th |
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Missions Flown: |
28 |
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Targets: |
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Awards: |
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation |
Service Schools: |
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MOS: |
Radio Operator |
Rank Upon Discharge: |
Staff Sergeant |
Crew Type: |
Flight crew |
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Where You a POW?: |
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POW Location: |
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Where You a Interned?: |
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Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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Date Discharged: |
October, 1945 |
Post WWII Service: |
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Post WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
Prior to entering the service, was a furniture salesperson. Mr. Christopher had been employed for 27 years at Sear's Roebuck, retiring in 1974 as a department manager. |
Thoughts About the 58th: |
Peter was very proud of his service to our country. |
Comments: |
Mr. Christopher passed away February 27, 1999 and is buried at Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL. |