Douglas Ian Gordon-Forbes
Military
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"Capt Forbes of the 390th Bomb Group, wearing the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal, 19-Mar-44 England."
Assigned to 571BS, 390BG, 8AF USAAF. Crew Number 39. 25 x missions (10 aboard B-17 42-31041 ).
Awards: DFC, AM, WWII Victory, EAME.
Mentioned in "Eighth Air Force", By Donald L. Miller.
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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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Cabin In The Sky
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Parham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
1 October 1920 | Son of Ronaleyn Gordon-Forbes. | |
Based |
Framlingham | 15 August 1943 - 3 March 1944 | Assigned to 571BS, 390BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Died |
28 March 2013 | ||
Buried |
Willamette National Cemetery Portland, Multnomah County, OR | 31 March 2013 | Willamette National Cemetery Portland, Multnomah County, OR |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / www.390thspace.com/missions.php?name=Gordon-Forbes%2C+Douglas+I