William L Atkinson
Military
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"Capt Atkinson of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal, 2-Jun-44 England."
Crew Number 57. Assigned to 570BS, 390BG, 8AF USAAF. 21 x missions ( 15 x aboard 42-37932 "Ole Basser" ).
Awards: DFC, AM, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Parham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Based |
Framlingham | 5 December 1943 - 2 June 1944 | Assigned to 570BS, 390BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / www.390thspace.com/missions.php?name=Atkinson%2C+William+L