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media-45647.jpeg 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. 437th Troop Carrier Group collection

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Object Number - 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...

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  • 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

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 24 March 1945

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MACR 13388 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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