Weber Lee Ackman
MilitaryHe entered the service on 11 November 1942 from Cincinnati, Ohio. He had a grammar school education, was single, without dependents and his civilian occupation was listed as “Jewelers, watchmakers, goldsmiths, and silversmiths.” He became a C-47 Crew Chief and the orders indicate that he participated in Mission DETROIT, and Mission GALVESTON (both in Normandy on D-day); two resupply and evacuation missions, and Operation VARSITY in March of 1945.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Kentucky, USA | 3 May 1915 | |
Enlisted |
Cincinnati, OH, USA | 11 November 1942 | |
Died |
Kentucky, USA | 6 March 1982 |