UPL 23656

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Wallace Blackwell's Crew. Back row: (L-R) Cpl. Adrian Bacon-Togglier, Sgt. Charles Simons-Tail Gunner, 2nd Lt. Isadore Cassuto-Navigator, 2nd Lt. Roy Anderson-Co-pilot, Sgt. Hillyer "Pete" Brown-Radio/Gunner. Front row: (L-R) Cpl. Gerald "Jerry" Decker-Waist Gunner, Cpl. Robert Augustine-Ball Turret, T/Sgt. Arnold Brunsburg-Engineer, 2nd Lt. Wallace Blackwell-Pilot. Photo taken on 6th August 1944.

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Units

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.

398th Bomb Group

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

People

Roy L Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-768808General Order 316 from Headquarters 1st Bombardment Division, Office of the Commanding General, by Command of Major General Williams, dated 9 September 1944.
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Robert R Augustin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Adrian S Bacon

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34761844
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: Waist gunner/Togglier
Formal portrait of Air Force officer Wallace H. Blackwell in uniform

Wallace H Blackwell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-817100
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Hillyer B Brown

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Sources

398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.