Paul James Spina
Military
Object Number - UPL 61070 - Pfc Paul J. Spina
9-Nov-42 while ferrying B-17 to UK, crew was instructed to search for missing C-53. B-17 42-5088 crashed near Kjoge Bay and aircraft broke in two. He spent about 6 months stranded on the ice with his crew members before being rescued. All crew returned.
Awards: EAME, WWII Victory.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 2nd Ferrying Group
- Service Numbers: O-?
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Places
- Site type: Other
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Frankfort, New York | 3 November 1916 | Born Frankfort, New York |
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Enlisted |
Fort Niagara, New York | 10 March 1942 | Enlisted Fort Niagara, Youngstown, New York |
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Died |
Utica, New York | 7 August 1978 | Died Utica, New York |
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Buried |
Calvary Cemetery Utica, New York | 10 August 1978 | Interred Calvary Cemetery Utica, Oneida County, New York |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs by Hey and Bishop p.45
