Patricia the Dog

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media-21036.jpeg UPL 21036 PFc. Pat(ricia), Lt. Walt Foster, and Pfc. Oscar
Loan/Athies Airfield, France
323rd BG
456th BS
16 December 1944 Walter E Foster collection

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Object Number - UPL 21036 - PFc. Pat(ricia), Lt. Walt Foster, and Pfc. Oscar Loan/Athies Airfield, France 323rd BG 456th BS 16 December 1944

One of PFC Gin Fizz'a puppies. Pat made the trip form Earls Colne to Lessay to Chartes to Laon and probably a few other stations.

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Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'

323rd Bomb Group

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

People

Walter Edmund Foster

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Oscar the Parson Russell Terrier

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
  • Nationality: British
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Private First Class
  • Role/Job: Flight surgeon/Pet

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Patricia the Dog: Gallery (2 items)

Object number: UPL 21036 - PFc. Pat(ricia), Lt. Walt Foster, and Pfc. Oscar...

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