43-15493
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UPL 45647
84th TCS in the 437th Troop Carrier Group: KIA on 24 March 1945 in Operation Varsity: Left to RIght: Eldred Trachta (co-pilot), Earl Nordgren (Radio Operator), and Vic Deer (pilot) along with Bryce Gibson (navigator not shown) flying C47 43-15493 that was twice hit with flak and crashed.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 84th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-745-640
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: C-47 Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group
- Service Numbers: O-745640
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: C-47 PILOT
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 84th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-707-594
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: C-47 Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 84th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36608192
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: C-47 Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 84th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-777-868
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: C-47 Co-Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 24 March 1945 |
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Sources
MACR 13388 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database