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Mirsch, George Ernest "Bob"

Date of birth:
September 23rd, 1920 (Waukegan/Illinois, United States)
Date of death:
September 9th, 1999 (Laguna Niguel/California, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

1940: Joined RAFVR
1941 - 9 October 1942: 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF
4th Service: 9 October 1942 — 24 April 1944

1 November 1943: Promoted to 1st Lieutenant
17 April 1944: Designated Squadron Personal Equipment
Officer (PD)
24 April 1944: Transferred to 495th Fighter Ferry Group

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
No. 133 (Eagle) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Flying Badge

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