Gunner›Quick thinking and action on the part of S/Sgt Douglas B. McKirgan, 515 Sawmill River, Aidsley, N.Y., right, probably saved the life of his fellow tail gunner, Sgt Frank A. Matthes, Jr., Box 726 Sidney, Neb., during a recent raid over Germany.

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

12

Theater:

Europe

Place:

France

Category:

Crews

Sub Category:

Gunner

Short Caption:

Quick thinking and action...

Caption:

Quick thinking and action on the part of S/Sgt Douglas B. McKirgan, 515 Sawmill River, Aidsley, N.Y., right, probably saved the life of his fellow tail gunner, Sgt Frank A. Matthes, Jr., Box 726 Sidney, Neb., during a recent raid over Germany.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

FRANCE, CREWS,GUNNER

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A17122A-55816AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.