John J Corcoran
MilitaryServed as pilot with 390th Bomb Group 1943-194. Corcoran's most vivid memories were of his first mission over Berlin, when the group flying above his dropped their bombs over his group's aircraft resulting in the loss of a B-17 due to friendly fire.
Crew Number 22
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/OLC; EAME Medal, WWII Victory Medal
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron 324th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-738665
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Cleveland, Ohio | 9 July 1915 | |
Enlisted |
Ohio | 29 April 1943 | |
Other Discharged |
11 September 1945 | ||
Died |
14 January 1980 | ||
Buried |
McConnelsville Cemetery, McConnelsville, Ohio |
Revisions
Interviewed alongside John Rogan in 1972 by Thames Television for The World War War, IWM Collection, 2821, Find a Grave
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / www.390thspace.com/missions.php?name=Corcoran%2C+John+J