Francis Reilly
KIA 02/25/1944 on mission to Regensburg Germany - ACF A coordinated attack on Regensberg, GR by the 8th AF ( 685 bombers ) and 15th AF ( 294 bombers ). The 8th AF lost 31 bombers and the 15th AF lost 41 bombers. The 301st BG sent 31 B-17's on the mission. 13 301st B-17's were shot down. The 301st claimed credit for 49 GAF fighters shot down.
The 301st Bomb Group earned a Distinguished Unit Citation for the gallantry, courage, efficiency and devotion to duty they displayed on this mission
1st Lt. Francis W Reilly was assigned to the 301st BG 32nd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.
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Rank |
General Order |
Date |
Notes |
Award |
Ribbon & Device |
Francis Reilly |
1st Lt |
204 |
04/12/1944 |
KIA |
AM/6OLC-KIA |
 
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Francis Reilly |
1st Lt |
204 |
04/12/1944 |
KIA |
AM/7OLC-KIA |
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Francis Reilly |
1st Lt |
204 |
04/12/1944 |
KIA |
AM/5OLC-KIA |
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Francis Reilly |
1st Lt |
204 |
04/12/1944 |
KIA |
AM/8OLC |
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Francis Reilly |
1st Lt |
204 |
04/12/1944 |
KIA |
AM/4OLC-KIA |
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Francis Reilly |
1st Lt |
204 |
04/12/1944 |
KIA |
AM/3OLC-KIA |
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Francis Reilly |
1st Lt |
204 |
04/12/1944 |
KIA |
AM/2OLC-KIA |
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25-Feb-44 Francis was listed on a roster of personnel assigned to the 301st Bombardment Group on this date, 25 Feb. 1944, when they were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). PUC 25-Feb-44 KIA
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