- Born
- March 1, 1925, Waco, Texas
- Branch
- United States Army Air Forces (Army Air Corps era)
- Rank
- Technical Sergeant
- Role
- Radio Operator/Gunner
- Service No.
- 18227495
- Unit
- 513th Bombardment Squadron, 376th Heavy Bombardment Group (“The Liberandos”)
- Places
- Waco, Texas · Mediterranean Theater
August W. Schild Jr. was born in Waco, Texas, on March 1, 1925. During World War II he served as a radio operator and gunner, reaching the rank of Technical Sergeant, with the 513th Bombardment Squadron of the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group — nicknamed “The Liberandos” — which flew B-24 Liberator bombers from the Mediterranean theater into occupied Europe.
His individual crew assignment, aircraft, and personal mission history have not yet been identified (see below). What is documented comes from the group’s enlisted personnel roster and his obituary.
Timeline
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1925
Born in Waco, Texas
August W. Schild Jr. was born on March 1, 1925.
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WWII
Serves with the 513th Bombardment Squadron
Serves as radio operator/gunner with the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group in the Mediterranean theater. Exact service dates not yet verified.
A Research Question
Which missions did August actually fly?
His squadron and role are documented, but his individual crew, aircraft, and personal mission list have not yet been identified.