Robert G Johnson
MilitaryAssigned to 555BS, 386BG, 9AF USAAF. Crew #6. On mission in the area of Duren Barracks in Southwestern Germany. Wounded, baled out of B-26 41-34946. The plane crashed into a vacant house 5 miles northwest of Compeigne, France. 5-Oct-44. RTD. MACR 15252
Awards: PH, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-791684
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: The Yankee Guerilla
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Little Easton
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Enlisted |
Starke, FL 32091, USA | 20 March 1943 | Camp Blanding Florida |
Other Baled out |
60200 Compiègne, France | 5 October 1944 | On mission in the area of Duren Barracks in Southwestern Germany. Baled out of B-26 41-34946. The plane crashed into a vacant house 5 miles northwest of Compeigne, France. 5-Oct-44. RTD. MACR 15252 |
Born |
Miami-Dade County, FL, USA | ||
Based |
Great Dunmow | Assigned to 555BS, 386BG, 9AF USAAF. |