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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Norton A. Gillespie Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10056
Physical Description:
0.41 Cubic Feet
1 Box
Date (inclusive): 1919-2003
Abstract: Staff Sargent Norton Amos Gillespie was born in Compton, California. He attended Compton Union High School. He joined the
Army Air Corps in December 1942 and reported for duty on January 5, 1943.
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Staff Sargent Norton Amos Gillespie was born in Compton, California. He attended Compton Union High School. He joined the
Army Air Corps in December 1942 and reported for duty on January 5, 1943.He was a member of the 359th Bombardment Squadron.
His was an engineer and worked on the B17G #42-31830 Marie. He also was part of the 303rd BG (H) Combat Mission Number 224.
This collection includes aerial photographs, correspondence, military records, notebooks of procedures.
Related SDASM Resources: None at this time.
Related Research Institutions: American Air Museum in Great Britain.
Secondary Sources: www.findagrave.com/orangeca
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States. Army Air Forces. Bomb Squadron, 359th
World War, 1939-1945
United States. Army Air Forces. Bomb Group, 303rd
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Family
Gillespie, Norton A.