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483rd Bomb Group

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Wagner Melching Jr. Personal Papers.

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10199
Abstract

This collection belonged to Wagner Melchun who served in the 483rd Bombardment Group. ​The 483rd was a B-17 group that fought with the Fifteenth Air Force in Italy from April 1944 to April 1945, mainly taking part in the strategic bombing offensive.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1942 - 1945