Arthur E Swanson
MilitaryOur base was strafed several times, most notably D-Day night 6 Jun 1944. Saw many buzz bombs, one of which hit near the base. Was in two air raids in Colchester during the 'mini-blitz. ' Toured Dachau right after the war ended.
ATO, ETO 7BS, 3 DUC, GC, OF (Ger)
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Chicago, Illinois | 24 July 1921 |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum Membership List, July 2000; self