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IMAGESgt. John W. Gillikin was the sole survivor of the crash of the B-24D , 42-40172, Lynn Bari II. He bailed out over France on a drop to the French resistance, and, badly burned, he was found and treated by the resistance until he could be airlifted back to the U.S.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34457627
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Dispatcher / Tail Gunner