John H Ross
MilitaryFlew many times for Col. Roosevelt, Ross was shot down over the North Sea while flying a photo reconnaissance mission. Pronounced dead, he was later recovered and honored for his survival. He flew 96 missions and captured photographs essential to victory at the Battle of the Bulge.
2 DFC,
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 325th Photographic Reconnaissance Wing 25th Bomb Group 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group
- Service Numbers: O-348475
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer Photographic Wing
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Coleman, Oklahoma | 8 June 1918 |
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Sources
7th Photo Recon Group Master Directory, 6 June 1996 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia