In 1942, at the peak of his civilian career, swing era bandleader Glenn Miller decided
to join the war effort during World War ll. He was first placed in the U.S. Army and then transferred to the Army Air Force where initially formed a large marching band that was to be the core of a network of service orchestras. While he was traveling to entertain
U.S. troops in France, the single-engine Army Air Force UC-64 Norseman (similar to above) carrying Major Glenn Miller disappeared in thick for over the English Channel
and no trace of the aircrew, passengers or the plane has ever been found. Miller’s
status is… missing in action. Â
14
Dec
MISSING IN ACTION ON THIS DAY IN 1944
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LOVE LOVE LOVE the Glenn Miller Band and their music!! So sad that America lost such a talented Band leader….but we are so privileged to listen today….truly his legend lives! (also LOVE the movie, “The Glenn Miller Story” …one of my absolute favorites!!!
“MAJOR” MILLER IS WEARING CAPTAIN’S BARS IN
THIS PHOTO, SO I WOULD ASUME HE WAS PRO-
MOTED AFTER THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN. MAYBE
AFTER HE WENT MIA.