Andrew W Essman

Military
media-37099.jpeg UPL 37099 TSgt Essman is leaning next to a 1,000 pound bomb in front of "The Milk Run Special."

TSgt Essman photo during the war.

Object Number - UPL 37099 - TSgt Essman is leaning next to a 1,000 pound bomb in front of "The Milk Run Special."

Technical Sergeant Andrew W. Essman was the dedicated crew chief of Aircraft B-26B-55-MA 42-96191/9FN nicknamed “The Milk Run Special.”



Bronze Star Medal Citation:



"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. Technical Sergeant Andrew W. Essman, 32466964, 597th Bombardment Squadron, 397th Bombardment Group (M) AAF, is assigned to duty as crew chief on a B-26 type airplane. Between 20 April 1944 and 16 August 1944, the airplane flew fifty (50) consecutive combat missions without mechanical failure. By his energy, devotion to duty, and excellent leadership, Technical Sergeant Essman rendered services of great value to the war effort."



Bronze Star Medal

Distinguished Unit Citation (now Presidential Unit Citation)

Good Conduct Medal

American Campaign Medal

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with six campaign stars

World War II Victory Medal

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Units served with

A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96191) nicknamed "The Milk Run Special" of the 397th Bomb Group at Steeple Morden, 1945. Image by Alexander "Cal" Sloan. Written on slide casing: '296191, 397 BG.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96191) nicknamed "The Milk Run Special" of the 397th Bomb Group at Steeple Morden, 1945. Image by Alexander "Cal" Sloan. Written on slide casing: '296191, 397 BG.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: The Milk Run Special
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 597th Bomb Squadron

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