Joseph Philip Danahy Jr
MilitaryJoseph Danahy was Radio/RCM Operator on B-24H #42-51226 when it was hit by Flak on return from a Radio Counter Measure mission, 10 November 1944. Survived the crash at Tincourt-Boucly, France.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36515334
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17151905 and O-727204
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-462844
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33556665
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 18090248
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
Missions
- Date: 10 November 1944
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Massachusetts, United States | 9 June 1924 | |
Enlisted |
Boston, Massachusetts, United States | 16 April 1943 | |
Died |
Jensen Beach, Florida, United States | 18 July 2002 | |
Buried |
Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton, Massachusetts, United States | ||
Canton, Massachusetts, United States |
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Sources
NARA WWII Enlistment records
Website link to story of 42-51226 and crew at http://francecrashes39-45.net/recits_avions/42-51226.pdf