Henry G Gibson

Military

Shot down 24 April 1944 in B-17 #42-97620, Prisoner of War (POW).



POW

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Units served with

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 413th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32026680 / O-742758
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 413th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Corpus Christ, Texas, USA

Other

Prisoner of War (POW)

Germany 24 April 1944

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MACR 4164 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database