Byrne, Howard E. - 2nd Lt

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== Service during the War ==
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1st Lt Howard E. Byrne flew 7 missions, from 12/01/1943, mission #2, to 01/29/1944, mission #17. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the 401st Bombardment Group (Heavy), 615th Squadron, during World War II. He was the co-pilot of the B-17 Flying Fortress "Little Boots" when it was struck by enemy fire on 29 January 1944 on a mission to Frankfurt, Germany. Of the 10 crewmen, he was among 5 survivors taken Prisoner of War in Stalag Luft, then later returned to the United States. Lt. Byrne was awarded an Air Medal.
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===Recorded Missions ===
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== Life after the War ==
Lt. Byrne continued his career in the USAF.

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