Robert Frederick Teepe
Military
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UPL 28873
"LT J.F. Cochran & crew of the 323rd Bomb Sq, 91st BG," the photo may actually be 2LT William Partridge & crew, which included 2LT Jay Cochran as copilot. Partridge was pilot-in-command for the crew's first nine missions aboard "Peace Or Bust" (B-17G 43-38939, coded OR-A) before Partridge was promoted to a Squadron Lead position. Cochran flew her as aircraft commander at least 13 missions following, the first being on 9 February 1945.
Lt Jay F Cochran (Standing far left) X****
S/Sgt K. Kitterman (Kneeling far left) X***
S/Sgt Walt Henderson (Kneeling Second from left) *X**
S/Sgt Bob Teepe (Standing Second from right) ***X*
Lt Jay F Cochran (Standing far left) X****
S/Sgt K. Kitterman (Kneeling far left) X***
S/Sgt Walt Henderson (Kneeling Second from left) *X**
S/Sgt Bob Teepe (Standing Second from right) ***X*
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Assigned to 323BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. Jay Cochran crew.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19182336 / O-?
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Peace, Bust
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Chicago, IL | 14 April 1925 | Son of Ernest J Teepe and Christine H Creutz. |
Died |
2 January 2020 | ||
Buried |
Memory Gardens Cemetery Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL | 5 January 2020 | Memory Gardens Cemetery Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois |
Based |
Bassingbourn | Assigned to 323BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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