Joel Carlos de Pena

Military
media-38557.jpeg UPL 38557 Harry Bough, Joel De Pena, Archie Brazer, Leonard Nitti, Danny Minkon, 92nd Bomb Group

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Object Number - UPL 38557 - Harry Bough, Joel De Pena, Archie Brazer, Leonard Nitti, Danny Minkon, 92nd Bomb Group

Assigned to 326BS, 92BG, 8AF USAAF. Reg Hammond crew. ETD





Awards: AM, WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.

92nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Reginald L Hammond

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16153156 / O-828164
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

43-38574

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Russian Lullaby
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron 407th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Itasca, IL 2 February 1924 Son of Carlos and Dominga A de Pena.

Enlisted

San Diego, TX 25 August 1942

Other

Discharged USAAF

16 October 1945 Honourable discharge.

Died

Austin, TX 3 July 1984
San Diego, TX At time of draft registration.

Revisions

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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Sources

https://www.fold3.com/image/122397243
https://www.fold3.com/image/627021265
https://www.fold3.com/record/60945886-joel-de-pena
https://www.fold3.com/record/622201025-joel-de-pena-1924
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41651455/carlos-de_pena
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41651513/dominga-a_-de_pena

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ContributorEmily
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Sources

Image of De pena , and other airmen known to be a part of the 92nd Bomb Group https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/38557

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Joel Carlos de Pena: Gallery (4 items)

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Object number: UPL 38557 - Harry Bough, Joel De Pena, Archie Brazer, Leonard...

Object number: UPL 38561 - John Duffy, Joel De Pena and Leonard Nitti 92nd...

Object number: UPL 38564 - "Crew of the Week" photo caption, outlining action...