Ernest Herman Hofmann
MilitaryAssigned to 547BS, 384BG, 8AF USAAF. John Hunt crew. 35 x combat missions. ETD.
Awards: 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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16041260 / O-760853
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: MOS 1091 Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Damn Yankee
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Nevada Avenger
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron 547th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Boss Lady
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Grafton Undermud
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Worden, Yellowstone County, MT | 2 July 1922 | Son of Frank and Marie Hofmann. |
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Enlisted |
Butte, MT | 16 October 1942 | Butte, Montana |
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Other Discharged USAAF |
22 October 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
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Died |
Highland Cemetery, Havre, Hill County, MT | 4 September 2006 | Highland Cemetery Havre, Hill County, Montana |
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Based |
Grafton Underwood | Assigned to 547BS, 384BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
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https://www.fold3.com/record/91153593-ernest-h-hofmann
https://www.fold3.com/record/628322856-ernest-hofmann-1922
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84640334/ernest-herman-hofmann
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