Headquarters (385th Bomb Group)

Headquarters
media-33492.jpeg UPL 33492 Edward Kostick - 1st photo in uniform. Edward A. Kostick

From the collection of Edward A. Kostick ,submitted by Steven C. Kostick

Object Number - UPL 33492 - Edward Kostick - 1st photo in uniform.

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Unit stations

Station Location Date

Based

Great Ashfield

People

Major Erwin F. Goldman, Lieutenant-Colonel Elliot Vandevanter and Major Ruffin Barrow of the 385th Bomb Group look over plans for expansion of their aerodrome. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication [illegible] Nov 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘292964.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE HEROIC FLYERS OF THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE. So many American flyers of the Eighth Air Force here achieved many high distinctions that the presentatio
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group Headquarters (385th Bomb Group)
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Station Adjutant
Major Erwin F. Goldman, Lieutenant-Colonel Elliot Vandevanter and Major Ruffin Barrow of the 385th Bomb Group look over plans for expansion of their aerodrome. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication [illegible] Nov 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘292964.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE HEROIC FLYERS OF THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE. So many American flyers of the Eighth Air Force here achieved many high distinctions that the presentatio
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group Headquarters (385th Bomb Group)
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Executive Officer

Revisions

Date
Changes
Sources
Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

Units in the UK from ETOUSA Station List, as transcribed by Lt. Col. Philip Grinton (US Army, Retired) and extracted by IWM; air division data from L.D. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980)

Headquarters (385th Bomb Group): Gallery (3 items)