William J Golden

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Shot down 27 September 1943 in B-17 #42-29750 'Rebel's Revenge', Killed in Action (KIA).

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

John Perritt
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14065191 / O-795820
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group, including (OR-L, serial number 42-29750) nicknamed "Rebel's Revenge" in flight during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rebel's Revenge,. 91 BG, 323 BS. 42-29750.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Ramblin Rebel, Rebel's Revenge
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

27 September 1943

Born

Other

Killed in Action (KIA)

Germany 27 September 1943

Revisions

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Added a "-" to the A/C tail # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Sources

Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 668 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database