Harry E Joho

Military
media-31031.jpeg UPL 31031 Harry E. Joho Crew
388th BG - 563rd BS
B-17F-115-BO #42-30625 "Joho's Jokers" Code: S

Standing L to R: Eugene G. Cordes (B), Harry E. Joho (P), James F. McKenna, Jr. (CP), Thomas F. Murphy (B)

Kneeling L to R: Albert A. Wilson (TG), William E. Davis (WG), Elias J. Thomas (BTG), Robert F. Grove (R/O), Robert M. Wilson (WG), Donald M. Streeter (FE)

Object Number - UPL 31031 - Harry E. Joho Crew 388th BG - 563rd BS B-17F-115-BO #42-30625 "Joho's Jokers" Code: S Standing L to R: Eugene G. Cordes (B), Harry E. Joho...

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Units served with

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-670016
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13123718
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Photographer / Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13087350
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
Technical Sergeant Robert M Wilson, a waist gunner of the 388th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Robert M Wilson? Richmond, Ind. 563 T/Sgt.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15086874
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Dry Run, Screamin Red Ass
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
Personnel of the 388th Bomb Group walk past a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30625) nicknamed "Joho's Jokers", on their return to base after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'News Chronicle.' [stamp], 'Tapsell.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 4 Nov 1943.' [stamp] and '291415.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Back from the 1,000 [a censor has amended this to say 'Largest'] plane US day raid on Germany. Some of the air crews leaving the aerodrome with a Flying Fortress in the backgro
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Joho's Jokers
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Winged Fury
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Mary ellen
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Sharon, Pennsylvania 14 October 1918

Enlisted

Pittsburgh, PA, USA 3 January 1942

Other

388th BG Combat Tour

Knettishall, Diss IP22 2TH, UK 9 September 1943 - 29 February 1944 Completed a 25 mission tour (plus 7 aborts)

Other

Landed at Bovingdon

Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, UK 5 December 1943 On return from mission had to land at Bovingdon due to lack of fuel

Died

Port Salerno, FL 34997, USA 25 October 2008 Harry E. Joho (1918 - 2008) Harry E. Joho, 90, died Oct. 25, 2008, at Salerno Bay Manor in Stuart. He was born in Sharon, Pa., and lived in Stuart for 25 years, coming from Erie, Pa. After retiring, he worked as a starter for 22 years for the Pine Lakes Golf Course in Stuart. Survivors include his daughter, Susan L. Joho of Stuart; and son, Richard Joho of Canada. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Joho. Memorial contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, FL 34994. SERVICES: A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 1 at Stuart Congregational Church in Stuart. Arrangements are by All County Funeral Home and Crematory Treasure Coast Chapel.

Buried

2 November 2008 Cremated

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