UPL 19429
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SSgt Glen E. Alfter Shot down on 23rd mission to Schweinfurt, Germany on 13 April 1944. Captured in the village of Rambucourt, France that same day. Treated in a hospital in Nancy, France by German military doctors. Transported to Frankfurt, Germany for interrogation and later transported by prisoner train to Stalag Luft XVII in Krems, Austria. Liberated by the American Army in Bavaria, Germany in May 1945.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16170253
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
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ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations
Sources
Sent through to the museum by Glen Alfter's son, Colonel Frank Alfter, USAF (Ret).