Joseph Defranze

Military

Shot down 31 December 1943 in B-24 #42-7754 'Harmful Lil' Armful', Evaded (EVD).

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Units served with

The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.

448th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-7754

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Harmful Lil Armful
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Hyde Park, Massachusetts, USA

Other

Evaded

France 31 December 1943

Revisions

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Added a "-" to the A/C tail # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Added a connection to the air base location.

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Added Bio info stating when he was shot down and that he evaded capture.

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Sources

MACR 3093 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database