Dean L Benzer

Military
media-16639.jpeg UPL 16639 B-17G aircraft
Named 900 Hilgard
Yatsko Crew 9918

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Object Number - UPL 16639 - B-17G aircraft Named 900 Hilgard Yatsko Crew 9918

Dean Benzer served as a bombardier with the 447th Bomb Group during World War II.

He flew in a B-17G called 'Hilgard 900'.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.

447th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Born

7 August 1920

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Lives in

Still currently lives in West Bend.

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Journal Sentinel article: http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/world-war-ii-korea-vets-thrilled…

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Dean L Benzer: Gallery (4 items)

Object number: UPL 16639 - B-17G aircraft Named 900 Hilgard Yatsko Crew 9918

Object number: UPL 16641 - 447th BG Squadron 711 Back Row Left to Right...

Object number: UPL 16642 - Photo taken in Rattlesden

Object number: UPL 16646 - Top photo taken in 1945 and bottom photo was taken...