Sgt. Ivan Rolland McKirgan
Gunner, Crew 114
779th Bomb Squadron
464th Bomb Group
55th Bomb Wing
Fifteenth Air Force
Ivan McKirgan entered the Army in 1944
Ivan's 20th birthday spent at Tonopah NV while in training.
Standing L-R: Clifford B. Coffman; Edward V. Luhaney “Lou”; Dudley C. Snyder (KIA)
Kneeling L-R: Donald W. Croy
“Watson”; Ivan McKirgan
Ivan was assigned to a flight crew of the 464th Bombardment Group of the Fifteenth Air Force.
Two aircraft that Ivan may have flown on.
Ivan standing next to an aircraft ready for a mission.
Ivan at the tail turret of aircraft perhaps indicating he was the Tail Gunner on his crew.
.jpg)
After the War ended, Ivan was separated from the Army in October 1945.
Ivan was given an Honorable Discharge from United State Military Service in October 1945.
Collings Foundation B-24 in perhaps 2000.
Ivan, Craig (son) and Scott (grandson) at Collings Foundation B-24.
Ivan McKirgan in his military uniform in perhaps 2000.
