[Charles William Vann Collection]. 1906-1997.

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[Charles William Vann Collection]. 1906-1997.

The Charles William Vann collection consists of official documents and papers, awards, insignia, personal items, and photographs related to Charles William Vann during his service in the 29th Bomb Group of the 43rd Bomb Squadron in the Army Air Force during World War II. The collection also includes papers and photographs pertaining to the Vann and Sedlack families.

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United States, Army Air Forces, Bombardment Squadron, 43rd.

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Bombardiers

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Vann, Charles William.

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Charles William Vann (Vyhnanek) was born in November 12, 1916 in Berwyn, Illinois, and grew up in Chicago. He worked as a porter and stenographer for a railroad company in Chicago before enlisting in the U.S. Army in March 1942. He spent the next 6 months in Miami, Florida at the Miami Beach school as an Aviation Cadet. Upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, he transferred to New York Air Defense Wing, where he served as squadron supply officer. In February 1943, Vann went to bombardier ...

United States. Army Air Forces. Bombardment Group, 29th

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