Delwyn E. Silver
Deputy Commanding Officer, 401st Bombardment Group (H)

Lt. Colonel Delwyn E. Silver, nicknamed “Hi-Ho”, began combat as pilot of a lead crew and flew virtually all of his 33 missions (two tours) as Group Leader or Leader of the Wing or Division.

His first position was Assistant Group Operations Officer, becoming Group Operations Officer in August, 1944, succeeding Colonel Brooks.

In March, 1945, Colonel Silver was promoted to Deputy Group Commander and Air Executive.