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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Eugene E. Gilbreath

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Vermilion, Illinois

Honored By

500th Bomb Group Memorial Association

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

IN A BOMBING MISSION ON TOKYO ON FEBRUARY 19, 1945, WAS THE LEFT GUNNER WITH THE RANK OF SERGEANT ON Z SQUARE 31 OF THE 882ND T SQUADRON. A STRAGGLER IN THE FIRST SQUADRON, THE PLANE WAS SINGLED OUT BY FIGHTERS. THE FIRST PASS SET FIRE TO THE BOMB BAY TANKS. ADDITIONAL ATTACKS PUT THE FORWARD TURRET OUT AND INFLICTED FURTHER DAMAGE.