79th Fighter Group

Post VE-DAY

79th Personnel Roster Post VE Day

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Adragna, Joseph N.CplReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Anderlik, Thomas J.2nd LtChicago, ILBase Adjutant, transferred to H.Q., XII T.A.C. Nov. 1945
Arnold, Herbert L.SgtReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Arthion, Paul J.SgtDanville, IL(?)HQ Medical Dept. July 1945
Bodley, Otho R.1st LtGreen Bay, WIPilot; KIFA in 1960
Bowers, James A.LtBristol, TNPublic Information Officer, 1956
Brahm, Harry V.LtGalveston, TXPilot, Intelligence
Brett, DevolLtSan Francisco, CAPilot assigned Oct. 1946
Buettner, Charles A.SgtWoodhaven, NYReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Burnett, Donald V.PfcWestside, IA(?)HQ Medical Dept. July 1945
Bute, Edward D.SgtFlora, ILArmament; transferred to Group from 85th FS Nov. 1945
Clements, Raymond O.SgtMansfield, OHArmament
Coad, Robert E. Jr.1st LtSeattle, WAPilot with 85th FS
Cobb, John W.Airman 1/CTyler, TXPhotographer, served in 1956
Cottingham, William O.LtHagerstown, MDPilot
Cravens, Duval G.T/SgtSewanee, TNPhotographer
Crowell, Johnny O.LtCharlotte, NC85th FS pilotDFC, Purple Heart, AM & 2 OLCs
Cumbie, Edward M.1st LtBronte, TXPilot
Davenport, Grady F.1st LtChattanooga, TNPilot
Davis, John S.MajorServed in 1946
DeBlis, Ronald T.S/SgtMilburn, NJReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Deckert, George F.1st LtAlexandria, LA85th FS pilotPurple Heart, AM
Domanik, Joseph R.CplRacine, WIReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Doruff, Richard E.PfcElmwood, ILReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Elkus, Robert C.CaptSan Francisco, CAGroup Supply Officer, assigned from 332 Service Gp July 1945
Elliott, Donald L.CaptAppointed Group Adjutant, Nov. 1945
Evans, Jack A.1st LtAsst Group Intel Officer, assigned from 310 Bomb Gp July 1945
Forhan, Clinton D.Bellingham, WAPilot
Freeman, Richard E.CaptCoggon, IAPilot, Executive for Maintenance
Fux, Harold W.T/SgtOpelousas, LAAircraft Hangar Chief
Ginder, John W.CaptHershey, PA
Giroux, Robert W.1st LtAsst to surgeon July 1945
Gitlitz, MiltonCplReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Glynn, Thomas F.PfcReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Goerth, Charles R.1st LtCovington, KYInformation Services Officer in 1956
Gonzales, NicolasT/SgtRe-enlisted Nov. 1945
Goss, Maurice D.SgtPetaluma, CAPromotion effective Nov. 1945
Guarente, Frank P.1st SgtNew York85th FS Orderly
Haden, Billy D.M/SgtBourbon, MOMaterial, Nov. 1945 promotion
Hale, Herman L.PfcRoanoke, VAHQ Medical Dept. July 1945
Hess, Donald J.PfcHershey, PA85th FS Mechanic
Hill, Dean C.CplChicago, IL(?)Returned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Hiller, Kelsey E.S/SgtOak Park, ILArmament; transferred to Group from 85th FS Nov. 1945
Horner, Herrick J.CWOPA85th FS Engineering
Kay, Sidney A.Lt. Col.Cottageville, WVDirector of Material in 1956
Lane, Neil B.S/SgtVinita, OKNov. 1945 promotion
Lercher, John B.PfcElkhart, ILReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Levine, SanfordCapt86th FS surgeon July 1945
Logan, Harold S.CaptGroup Info & Education Officer, assigned from 12th AF July 1945
Lytle, Curtis R.S/SgtWilliamstown, NJIntelligence, Recreational Activities
Martin, Robert B.1st LtGroup PR Officer, assigned from 57th Bomb Wing July 1945
McClure, Robert F.SgtReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
McCullough, James E.S/SgtMarshall, TX(?)Nov. 1945 promotion
McDannell, John H. JrPfcMeadville, PA
Molle, William E.CaptToledo, OHMedical Dept.(?); returned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Olson, Leo O.CplHQ Medical Dept. July 1945
Openshaw, Benjamin L.LtWorthington, INPilot
Ostwalt, Ralph E.SgtHoskins, NCHQ Medical Dept. July 1945
Perkins, Harold F.PfcOgden, UTReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Perry, David R.SgtNov. 1945 promotion
Pettibon, Dale E.CaptRantoul, ILGroup S-4, assigned from 3rd Photo Recon Gp July 1945
Powell, Clyde V.CplNov. 1945 promotion
Powers, John J.Capt86th FS pilot in 1956
Richards, Hayden E.1st LtWyoming Valley, PAPilot
Richardson, Whitfield P.PfcToana, VA86th FS Medical Dept. July 1945D26
Risso, Armine E.CplBaltimore, MD(?)HQ Medical Dept. July 1945
Robertson, Gavin L.Lt ColAssigned as Deputy Group CO, Oct. 1945
Rohleen, Russell L.PfcSeattle, WA
Ross, JackCaptSedalia, MOPilot
Rowland, Ted A.T/SgtSpringville, UT(?)Promoted to T/Sgt Nov. 1945
Sapala, Marion A.CaptDetroit, MI85th FS surgeon July 1945
Saunders, Robert L.CplNov. 1945 promotion
Shaffner, George E.LtJoliet, ILPilot, Ass't Exec. for Admin and Services
Sharron, Elmer L.Oil City, PAJet Engine Mechanic in 1956
Sherwood, Walker L.S/SgtBinghamton, NYReturned to Z.I., Nov. 1945
Shields, George D.F/OMt. Lebanon, PA85th FS pilot
Simpson, Herbert S.CaptFlight Surgeon, assigned from 416th Night Fighter Group Nov. 1945
Sinthens, Stephen D.CaptGroup Statistical Officer, assigned from 332 Service Gp July 1945
Sitton, William R.T/SgtBirmingham, ALReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Skinner, Elmer N.CplCollege Hill, KY86th FS Medical Dept. July 1945
Smith, WilliamCplReturned to Z.I. Nov. 1945
Spencer, Merrill P.Pawnee, OKFlight Surgeon in 1948
Tabisola, Angelo G.SgtPuunene, HI
Urcinoli, Arthur R.PvtHartford, CTCrew Chief
Vanson, Peter T.LtGrosse Pointe, MI
Whitlock, Jackie J.AirmanPomona, CAServed in 1956
Wier, Vincent M.Sgt86th FS Medical Dept. July 1945
Winski, Longin W.1st LtGrand Rapids, MI85th FS pilotKIFA
Wynn, George A.W.O. (jg)Sonora, TXAsst Group Adjutant, assigned from 57th Bomb Wing July 1945
Young, Marvin B.SgtReturned to Z.I., Nov. 1945