Richard M Rodriguez

Military

Assigned to 844BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. On mission to St Cyr, France in B-24 42-94826 bailed out landing 1 mile inland from coast. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 7550.



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 489th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Posed black and white headshot of man wearing WWII flying gear: jacket, white silk scarf, leather helmet, and googles on head.  Subject has a wide smile.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 844th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13086743 / O-693305
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 844th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Los Angeles, CA, USA 30 January 1943

Other

Baled out / Returned to Duty

Littlehampton, UK 22 June 1944 On mission to St Cyr, France in B-24 42-94826 bailed out landing 1 mile inland from coast. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 7550.

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By Eduardo Medina, March 20, 2023, NY Times