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From (L to R) Col. Benjamin Rimerman and Armaments Officer Lt. Leonard Arnold of the 353rd Fighter Group.

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Colonel Glenn E. Duncan, Commanding Officer of the 353rd Fighter Group from 25 November 1943 until 7 July 1944, when he was reported MIA. He evaded and resumed his command on 22 April 1945. Colonel Ben Rimerman, the officer on the right, was the 353rd Fighter Group's Commanding Officer in Col. Duncan's absence. May - August 1945. Colonel Rimerman was killed when the P-51 Mustang he was a passenger in crashed near Great Dunmow, Essex, on 11 August 1945. The pilot Captain William J. Maguire, who had flown w
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 55th Fighter Group 350th Fighter Squadron Headquarters (353rd Fighter Group) Headquarters (55th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: 17011259 / O-346830
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Commanding Officer

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From the personal Collection of Lt. Billy J. Murray