RICHARD W. WIESSNER

FAIRBAULT, MINNESOTA 1923–2013

Artifact associated with RICHARD W. WIESSNER
Branch of service
United States Army Air Corps
Primary military occupation
Fighter Pilot
Highest rank achieved
Major
Dates of service
December 1942 – 1950s
Wartime unit
526th Fighter Bomber Squadron
Campaign awards
North Apennines, Rhineland, Central Europe
Then Lt. Wiessner's helmet was painted black, and so far, that is the only black helmet in the museum.

Then Lt. Wiessner's helmet was painted black, and so far, that is the only black helmet in the museum.

Lt. Wiessner's laundry number visible on the chinstrap.

Lt. Wiessner's laundry number visible on the chinstrap.

Lt. Wiessner evidently used his helmet as a sink, as he briefly mentions in his book.

Lt. Wiessner evidently used his helmet as a sink, as he briefly mentions in his book.

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Some other things that Richard Wiessner kept from his time in the Air Corps. The 526th patch is in poor condition, yet it is more than likely something he took up in the air with him.

Some other things that Richard Wiessner kept from his time in the Air Corps. The 526th patch is in poor condition, yet it is more than likely something he took up in the air with him.

Some of Lt. Wiessner's maps from 1945.

Some of Lt. Wiessner's maps from 1945.

Richard W. Wiessner
1923-2013