| 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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| 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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| 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. |
