George R Greiff
MilitaryFlew 45 missions from Watton, England to the Azores to collect weather information /570 combat hours.
Completed 45 long distance weather reconnaissance missions from Watton, England to the Azores and back in 1944 and 1945. Was with the 652nd Bomb Squadron on detached service from 492nd Bomb Group.
AM 4 Oak Leaf Cluster, 3 European Theater battle stars
DFC/4 Bronze Air Medals/American Campaign Medal/EAME Medal w 2 bronze Service Stars/WWII Victory Medal; AM 4 OLC, 3 European Theater battle stars
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
New York State | 5 May 1921 | |
Died |
2 August 2003 | ||
Buried |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Revisions
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / self
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Wall of Valor; Tall Tales November 2000
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