Millard Henry Koehler - Military
Millard Henry Koehler (1916-1989) served in World War II. A member of the 17th Bomber Group in the Army Air Force, his rank was Staff Sergeant. His job title was air operations specialist and he operated and/or repaired radios. He served during World War II, stationed in England.In 1942, he attended AFTS Scott Field (believed to be in Illinois, about 20 miles east of St. Louis, MO) to learn radio operations & mechanics.
He left May 27, 1942 to serve in the European Theater of Operations. He arrived in Europe June 3, 1943 and stayed there until Oct. 11, 1945. He arrived in the US Oct. 16, 1945. He received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal. For the rest of Millard's bio, click here.
The first three photos were taken in Dijon, France on VE Day (Victory in Europe). The first two photos are various regiments on parade. The third photo is of Millard Koehler. The rest of the photos were taken during his time in England & France during the war. The first plane picture is of Millard in front of a 17th bomb group marauder (B-26), the type flown from England against Germany (according to his caption)
He left May 27, 1942 to serve in the European Theater of Operations. He arrived in Europe June 3, 1943 and stayed there until Oct. 11, 1945. He arrived in the US Oct. 16, 1945. He received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal. For the rest of Millard's bio, click here.
The first three photos were taken in Dijon, France on VE Day (Victory in Europe). The first two photos are various regiments on parade. The third photo is of Millard Koehler. The rest of the photos were taken during his time in England & France during the war. The first plane picture is of Millard in front of a 17th bomb group marauder (B-26), the type flown from England against Germany (according to his caption)