Riggs McLean Tucker
Military
388th BG - 560th BS - 8th AF
Standing L to R: Ray James Campbell (P), Riggs M. Tucker (CP), William M. Crabb (B), Ray H. Uhlinger (RN)
Kneeling L to R: Anthony D. Kawalec (FE), Bernard Brooks (WG), Dale D. McIntyre (RO), Aubrey R. Stanton (BTG), John F. Marr (WG), Myles A. Johns (TG) 388th Bomb Group collection
Object Number - UPL 45789 - Raymond J. Campbell Crew 388th BG - 560th BS - 8th AF Standing L to R: Ray James Campbell (P), Riggs M. Tucker (CP), William M. Crabb (B), Ray...
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-747209
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Quarterback
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Shack job
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Miss Fortune
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Miss Fury
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Berlin Ambassador
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
Missions
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Fosterville, Tennessee | 1 July 1923 | |
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Other 388th BG Combat Tour |
Knettishall Airfield, UK | 30 December 1943 - 2 August 1944 | |
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Died |
Conway, AR | 28 August 2004 | Riggs McLean Tucker, age 81, of Conway, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2004 at his home. He was born July 1, 1923 in Fosterville, TN to the late Joe A. Tucker and Ora Henley Tucker. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and one grandson, Biff Shaikh. Mr. Tucker was a retired U.S. Air Force Major. He graduated flight school on July 27, 1943 and served in WWII receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. He also served in the Korean Conflict and was repeatedly cited for heroism serving with air and sea rescue. He received his Bachelor degree from Trinity University and his Masters degree from Utah State University. After retiring from military service he taught Economics at the University of Central Arkansas until his retirement on May 15, 1990. He was also a member of the Conway First Baptist Church. |
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Buried |
Conway, AR | 1 September 2004 | Crestlawn Memorial Park Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / www.388bg.info/Personnel.html
