The Men in the Shed

1st Lt Francis Thomas Gillespie O&803969

1st Lt Francis Thomas Gillespie O&803969

by | Oct 7, 2025

1st Lt Francis Thomas Gillespie O&803969 508th Fighter Squadron, 404th Fighter Group, 9th Airforce, USAAF Summary He was born on 22nd of October 1919 in St Louis, Missouri, third of five siblings . His father was a lawyer, originally from New Jersey. Schooled at...
Major Raymond Phillips Elledge Jnr 18042665

Major Raymond Phillips Elledge Jnr 18042665

by | Sep 29, 2025

Major Raymond Phillips Elledge Jnr 18042665 506th Fighter Squadron, 404th Fighter Group, 9th Airforce, USAAF Summary Raymond Phillips Elledge Jnr was born in 1920 in Texas – his father was a trainee lawyer. He was a college student when he enlisted in April...