William Mills Drewes
Military
Object Number - UPL 62132 - S/Sgt William M. Drewes
Assigned to 352BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. 50 x missions.
Awards: DFC, AM (10 OLC), PH, EAME (3BS), WWII Victory.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Bomb Squadron 301st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 18005789 / O-406550
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Dirty gertie
- Unit: 347th Bomb Squadron 99th Bomb Group 301st Bomb Group 352nd Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Darby, Pennsylvania | 22 June 1917 | Born Darby, Pennsylvania |
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Enlisted |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 5 May 1942 | Enlisted Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Other Discharged |
26 August 1945 | ||
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Died |
Tucson, Arizona | 15 September 1996 | Died Tucson, Arizona |
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