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John Earl Pilcher Jr

World War II · US Army · Second Lieutenant

Rank: Second Lieutenant
United States of America
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nd Lt. World War II, where he piloted a B17 and flew 17 missions over Germany. He was shot down on his 17th mission and was a prisoner of war in Germany for 16 months, until his prison camp was liberated by Gen. George Patton. He received a Purple Heart for his service.

Timeline

1939 - 1945World War II

Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
Second Lieutenant

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Full Name
John Earl Pilcher Jr

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