Kenneth William Freeman
MilitaryFreeman enlisted in the USAAF in March 1944. He was assigned to the 92nd Bomb Group in January 1945 and flew 35 missions as a tail gunner in a period of ninety days dating from 10 January to 16 April 1945. He was honorably discharged following the war, and worked in oil and gas production.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 407th Bomb Squadron 92nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-829599
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot/co-pilot
Places
![A bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group return to Podington following a mission flying B-17 Flying Fortresses to Wittenberg. A B-17 Flying Fortress (NV-K, serial number 42-29994) is visible in the background. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 23 Feb 1945' [stamp]. ' News Chronicle Copyright Picture' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Crew back from Wittenberg.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379172.jpg.webp?itok=G7D0FciD)
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Bradford, Pennsylvania | 21 January 1917 | |
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Enlisted |
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania | 18 March 1944 | |
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Died |
Bradford, Pennsylvania | 12 March 2009 | |
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Buried |
Mckean Memorial Park, Pennsylvania |
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia