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World War II theater of operations · Unit context, not a residence

Mediterranean Theater

The World War II theater spanning North Africa and Southern Europe where the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group — August W. Schild Jr.’s unit — was based and flew combat operations.

This entry describes the area of operations of the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group, the unit August W. Schild Jr. served in during World War II — not a personal residence or an exact record of his individual movements. The 376th, nicknamed “The Liberandos,” flew B-24 Liberator bombers from bases in this theater, first in North Africa and later in Southern Italy.

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