Gilbert E. Butler military service information
- Creator:
- Butler, Gilbert E. (Gilbert Eugene), 1915-?
- Scope and content:
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This file contains a summary (two pages) of Gilbert E. Butler's service as a transport, escort and combat pilot during World War II. He flew 52 combat missions in Sardinia, Sicily, and Italy, and became Commanding Officer of the 27th Squadron, 1st Fighter Group.
- Language:
- English .
- Subjects:
- Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1938
World War, 1939-1945—Campaigns—Europe
Air pilots, Military
United States. -- Army Air Forces. -- Fighter Squadron, 27th
United States. -- Army Air Forces. -- Fighter Group, 1st
World War, 1939-1945—Personal narratives
Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography - Names:
- Butler, Gilbert E. (Gilbert Eugene), 1915-?
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston LibraryVirginia Military Institute345 Letcher Ave.Lexington, VA 24450-0304
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Jeffrey S. KozakEmail: archives@vmi.eduPhone: (540) 464-7516Phone: (540) 464-7566Fax: (540) 464-7089Web: www.vmi.edu/archives
- Parent restrictions:
- The bulk of the collection is open to research. Some individual files are currently closed per donor stipulation.
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