UPL 26999

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"Once upon a time a few weeks ago, we had a squadron party. There was laughter, gayety, and a satchel or so. The one draped over moi was/is a mamas' child and still is as far as I know!" Ben Hicks is third from left, arm around woman.

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group 558th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-7627Q5
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: 35600962
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Armorer Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: 14004661
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Armorer Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: 0819522
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: 39087527
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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ContributorMike Smith
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations and person associations
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Updated Ben Hicks profile with pictures from his 93 year old brother Buck Hicks.