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Uniform grouping of 96th BG, 339th BS Top Gunner


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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.

 

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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.

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ww2guymandude
Very cool grouping. Can you post a full picture of his portrait and the crew portrait please.
 
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Here you go, as requested! The back of the studio photo states that it was taken at Keesler AFB during his training.

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