Personal File · AirmanCompleted Tour
Roland C. Shanks.
Gunner · 328th Squadron · Of Washington Township, Carroll County, IN.
The man.
§ Biography
Served with 93rd Bomb Group at Hardwick, England. Completed 30 combat missions. Memorable experiences: first flight in Gunnery School at Tyndall Field, FL and receiving his crew member wings upon graduation from Flexible Gunnery Class 43-52.
Service record.
§ As Catalogued
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Position
Gunner
Mission Count
30
Hometown
Washington Township, Carroll County, IN
Missions flown.
2 catalogued · newest first
Before and after.
§ The Civilian Years
Before the War
Born in Washington Township, Carroll County, IN. Entered USAAC Feb. 5, 1943. Training at St. Petersburg, FL; Lowry Field, CO; Tyndall Field, FL (Flexible Gunnery Class 43-52); Westover Field, MA; Charleston, SC.
After the War
Discharged Oct. 20, 1945 as staff sergeant. Received five Air Medals and four campaign stars. Single; has a sister and a 98-year-old mother. Retired from the Department of the Army, Department of Defense.