Richard M Hoff
Military ROLL OF HONOURUploaded
Richard Hoff served as a P-47 Thunderbolt pilot with the 377th Fighter Squadron of the 362nd Fighter Group. On 14 June 1944, he was Killed in Action (KIA) flying a mission in P-47 42-26148 from Headcorn, Kent. He is buried in Epinal American Cemetery.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Unit: 362nd Fighter Group 377th Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Killed in Action (KIA) |
Elbeuf, France | 14 June 1944 | |
Buried |
Plot B Row 27 Grave 19 | ||
Other Entered service from |
Minnesota, USA |
Revisions
I am the nephew of Lt. Hoff, his sister, Betty's, son. Richard was a favored brother of Betty's and she was visited after the war by personnel who had served with him. Her story coincides with biographical data. Personal details from various sources available on the internet. Biographical data from photocopy of MACR 6279 received from paid source.
1st Lt Richard Hoff received the Air Medal with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters and Purple Heart medal.
9th Air Force Roll of Honor (IWM in liaison with Ninth Air Force veterans and group associations, American Battle Monuments Commission, and Buddies of the Ninth Association) / Gianneschi history, Mr V J Lewis