9th Air Force, 387 Bomb Group, stationed at Clastres, France, later at Maastricht.
http://387bg.com/387th%20Bombardment%20Group%20-%20Distinguished%20Unit%20Citation.htm
I have the photos he took of camp that winter. Makes you shiver just to look at them.
I find it ironic that his great-great-great grandfather endured the brutal winter of 1777 with Washington’s army at Valley Forge. History repeating itself.
My FRiend, you’ve a iconic and proud family history. Your ancestors sacrifice is the reason I enjoy the freedom I do.