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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Nickolas Novak

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Honored By

Sam E. Pennartz

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS ON 2 NOVEMBER 1942 AT MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. SERVED AS A BALL TURRET AERIAL GUNNER ONBOARD A B-17 FLYING FORTRESS ASSIGNED TO THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 94TH COMBAT WING, 351ST BOMBARDMENT GROUP (HEAVY), 510TH BOMB SQUADRON (RADIO CALL SIGN TIPSTAFF), AT ROYAL AIR FORCE POLEBROOK (USAAF STATION # 110), LOCATED ON THE ROTHSCHILD COUNTRY ESTATE IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND. ON FRIDAY 19 MAY 1944, HE FLEW HIS 128TH COMBAT MISSION ABOARD THE B-17 FLYING FORTRESS NICKNAMED 'COUP DE GRACE' AIRCRAFT TAIL # 42-29762.