Personal File · AirmanCompleted Tour
Lester J. Litwiller.
Pilot · Of Hopedale, IL.
The man.
§ Biography
From the 2nd Air Division Association Yearbook
Served in England with the 93rd Bomb Group and the 389th Bomb Group. Flew all battles in Europe, including two missions on D-Day and six of seven missions to the Berlin area. Lead crew equipped with Mickey (H2X radar).
Service record.
§ As Catalogued
Rank
Unknown
Position
Pilot
Serial Number
O-677801
Hometown
Hopedale, IL
Missions flown.
3 catalogued · newest first
Before and after.
§ The Civilian Years
Before the War
Born May 1920 in Hopedale, IL. Enlisted in USAAF in May 1942. Pilot training (Class 43-D); all training in Texas.
After the War
Discharged July 1945 as captain (lead crew with Mickey equipment). Received five Air Medals and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. Married, five children. Retired stock broker.