Thomas A Gormley

Military
media-43392.jpeg UPL 43392 1st Lt Frank W. Klibbe in the cockpit of P-47D 42-76179 'Little Chief'

Picture via Indiana Historical Society.

Object Number - UPL 43392 - 1st Lt Frank W. Klibbe in the cockpit of P-47D 42-76179 'Little Chief' Picture via Indiana Historical Society.

Assigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF. Armourer for Frank W. Klibbe and P-47D 42-76179 'Little Chief'.



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.

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Lieutenant F W Klibbe of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15082274 / T-000977 / O-2045005
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

P-47 Thunderbolt pilot Lieutenant Frank W. Klibbe and two ground crew of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group.
  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Little Chief
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

15 May 1922 Son of James F and Sarah A Gormley.

Enlisted

Boston, MA 11 March 1943 Boston, Massachusetts

Other

Discharged USAAF

6 February 1946 Honourable discharge.

Enlisted

19 August 1947 Re-enlisted

Other

Discharged USAF

30 September 1965 Honourable discharge.

Died

Leominster, MA 28 February 1998

Buried

Saint Leo Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester County, MA Saint Leo Cemetery Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Based

Boxted Assigned to 61FS, 56FG, 8AF USAAF.

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