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The 486th BG (H)

LT James Grissom, 835th. Courtesy of Jim’s daughter, Kath Jan Grissom.

Dedication — This website is dedicated to the men and women who went to war with the 486th Bombardment Group (Heavy).

Mission — This website was created to preserve and perpetuate the history of the 486th Bomb Group.

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