ww2guymandude Posted June 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 28, 2020 A friend of mine in town asked if I wanted to come down to the shop to see some stuff he had for sale and I’m definitely glad I made the trip. Uniform grouping ID’d to TSgt. Homer Russell, 96th BG 339th BS. Russell flew in B-17 missions over the N. Apennines, Normandy, N. France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Although his original DD214 states that he was with the 339th BS, I believe he was a late war transfer to the unit, given his participation in campaigns that the 339th wasn’t a part of. The DD214 also does not mention his Air Medal award, however when I looked through the interior pockets I was able to find his original general orders for the Air Medal plus three OLC’s. Another neat feature of the group is his crew photo with all their names written on the back. All in all, very happy with this group! Always love when they come with original documentation and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted June 28, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 28, 2020 Very nice group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crow 1986 Posted June 28, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, ww2guymandude said: Another neat feature of the group is his crew photo with all their names written on the back. All in all, very happy with this group! Always love when they come with original documentation and photos. Amen to that! Great grouping and terrific looking uniform. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIinterviews Posted June 28, 2020 Share #4 Posted June 28, 2020 This is a great group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2guymandude Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted June 28, 2020 Very cool grouping. Can you post a full picture of his portrait and the crew portrait please. FriarHere you go, as requested! The back of the studio photo states that it was taken at Keesler AFB during his training.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted June 28, 2020 Share #6 Posted June 28, 2020 Awesome uniform! Nice history too! Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skysoldier80 Posted June 28, 2020 Share #7 Posted June 28, 2020 Great find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted June 28, 2020 Share #8 Posted June 28, 2020 Nice one. Always nice to find more info in pockets! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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