George J Bovenzi

Military

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Units served with

The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-747325
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Bobby joe
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: San Antonio Rose
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Flag Ship
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron

Missions

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Rochester, NY 20 October 1920

Other

95th BG Combat Tour

Horham Airfield, UK 29 January 1944 - 6 March 1944 11 Combat Missions

Other

Shot Down/Captured

near Colnrade, Germany 6 March 1944

Other

POW

Tychowo, Poland 15 March 1944 Stalag Luft IV (dates are approximate)

Died

Canadaigua, NY 15 May 1999

Buried

Shortsville, NY 18 May 1999 Saint Roses Cemetery Shortsville, Ontario County, New York, USA