James Vernon Shaw

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

media-22022.jpeg UPL 22022 James Shaw - Estherville, 305th BG, KIA Charles D Taylor collection

"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 19 "Killed in Action", by Charles D Taylor

Object Number - UPL 22022 - James Shaw - Estherville, 305th BG, KIA

Shot down 19 May 1943 in B-17 41-24573. Plane crashed into North Sea. Killed in Action (KIA).

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Units served with

305th Bomb Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

364th Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

People

Carroll L McCauley

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Highest Rank: Lieutenant
Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

41-24573

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress

Missions

VIII Bomber Command 59

Date: 19 May 1943

Places

Chelveston

Site type: Airfield

Events

Event	Location	Date	Description
Born	Emmet County, Iowa	30 September 1920
Enlisted	Fort Snelling, MN 55417, USA	10 January 1942
Other Killed In Action	North Sea SW of Husum, Germany	19 May 1943	A/C ditched in the North Sea Sgt. Vernon Shaw Missing Radio Operator on "Fortress"; Base in Britain Official Telegram Received by Parents Tech. Sgt. Vernon Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Shaw of Estherville, was officially reported as missing in action in a telegram received today by the Shaws for the adjutant general. The telegram said: "Regret to inform you that the commanding general of the European area reports your son, Technical Sergeant James V. Shaw missing in action since May 19. If further details or information of his status are received you will be promptly notified." Left U.S. March 16 Shaw left the United States March 16, and went to South America. From there he was sent to Africa and his parents heard from him while he was there. He later was stationed in England and it is believed that he has been on missions operating from England. The last letter Mr. and Mrs. Shaw received from their son was dated May 9 and was received from them May 16. Sergeant Shaw, a radio operator on a Flying Fortress, took training at Scott Field, Ill., in air corps radio work. He also was stationed at Sheppard Field, Tex., Rapid City, S.D., Pocatello, Idaho, Casper, Wyo., and Salina, Kans. 2 Brothers in Service Before leaving this country Shaw was home on leave to visit his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have two other sons in service, Pfc. Lyle Shaw at Lincoln, Neb., and Candidate Clarence Shaw who is located at Fort Benning, Ga. Clarence Shaw is expected to visit next week in Estherville. (Estherville Daily News, Estherville, IA, May 27, 1943) Vernon Shaw is Reported Killed May 19 His Parents Receive Official Telegram Technical Sergeant Vernon Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Shaw, was killed in action May 19, according to a telegram received today by the Shaws from the war department. Sergeant Shaw was reported missing in action May 27, and the Shaws have had no word concerning their son until the receipt of the telegram this morning. Telegram Received The telegram said: "Report received from the German government through the international Red Cross that your son, Technical Sergeant James V. Shaw, who was previously reported missing since May 19, was killed in action May 19 in the European area. The secretary of war extends his deep sympathy. Letter follows." The communication was signed by the adjutant general. Sergeant Shaw, a radio operator on a flying fortress, took training at Scott Field, Ill., and also was stationed at Sheppard Field, Texas; Rapid City, S.D.; Pocatello, Idaho; Casper, Wyo.; and Salina, Kans. In Africa, England. Sergeant Shaw entered the army in January, 1941, and was sent to South America, March 16. From there he went to Africa and later was transferred to England. It is believed that he had been on bombing missions, operating out of England. The last letter the Shaws had from their son was written May 9 and was received by them, May 16. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have two other sons in service, Pfc. Lyle Shaw and Lieut. Clarence Shaw. (Estherville Daily News, Estherville, IA, August 10, 1943) Parents Learn of Death of Vernon Shaw Lost in Action May 19 Sgt. Shaw Was Radio Operator On Flying Fortress; Was Last Reported As Stationed in England Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Shaw received official word Tuesday from the government telling him of the death of their son, Technical Sgt. Vernon Shaw. He was killed in action May 19. He was previously reported as missing. This is the first word the Shaws have had concerning their son since he was reported missing May 19. He was stationed in England at the time of his death and had been in England since the latter part of March. He had been on bombing missions operating out of England. Sgt. Shaw was a radio operator on a flying fortress. He received his training at Scott Field, Ill. in the air corps radio school. He was also stationed at Sheppard Field, Texas; Rapid City, South Dakota; Pocatello, Idaho; Casper, Wyoming and Salina, Kansas. He left the United States March 6 and was sent to South America. From South America he went to Africa and was later stationed in England. Sgt. Shaw entered the armed services in January 1941. The last letter received by the Shaws was dated May 9. Sgt. Shaw was home on furlough the first part of February. He is survived by four brothers, Pfc. Lyle Shaw, Lieut. Clarence Shaw, and Everett and Joseph at home, and a sister, Mrs. Larson of Fort Dodge and his parents. (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA, August 12, 1943) Organizations Will Meet To Go To Service Patriotic Groups To Join In Honoring War Hero Several patriotic organizations of the city will meet tomorrow afternoon to attend memorial services for Technical Sergeant James Vernon Shaw which are being held in the Estherville Lutheran church.
Buried	Estherville, IA 51334, USA		Estherville Lutheran Cemetery Estherville Emmet County Iowa, USA