Frederick J Zapatka
Military ROLL OF HONOUR
Michel Beckers WW2CRASHSITERESEARCH
Object Number - UPL 35216 - SSGT Frederick J Zapatka
Shot down 26 July 1943 in B-17 #42-3264, Killed in Action (KIA).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38096920
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-735383
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Died |
26 July 1943 | ||
|
Born |
Wisconsin, USA | ||
|
Other Killed in Action (KIA) |
English Channel | 26 July 1943 |
Revisions
Contributorjmoore43
Changes
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Added S/N per MACR 193 for A/C # 42-3264 at Fold3.com.
SOURCE: https://www.fold3.com/image/29420251
Contributorjmoore43
Changes
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Added a "-" to the A/C serial # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.
ContributorAAM
Changes
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 193 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
