UPL 16126
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Crew #587 Edwin G. Rippier Crew 466th BG - 785th BS Standing Left to Right: James E. Thomas (CP), Irvin Gratch (N), Joe G. Hruby (FE), Edwin G. Rippier (P) Kneeling Left to Right: William R. Warda (R/O), Loren S. Townsley (NG), George E. Methvin (TG), Noel A. Sampson (TTG), Frank L. Clayton (WG) This crew entered combat on 9 March 1945 and completed 16 missions before hostilities ended.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 42081664
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-833842
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35791366
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16138111
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom