Joseph Philip Danahy Jr

Military

Joseph 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

Lieutenant John C "Red" Morgan of the 482nd Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Red Morgan, Cong, Med of Hon.'
  • 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

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-97968) of the 486th Bomb Group bombs the target during a mission. Printed caption on reverse: '54979 AC- BOMBING THROUGH CLOUD- Flying Fortresses of US 8th AF bombed German airfield at Wiesbaden, west of Franksurt, Nov 10th through broken cloud. Attack made in support of Gen Patton's 3rd Army advance was designed to ground German Aircraft. US Air Force Photo.'
  • Date: 10 November 1944

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

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

Revisions

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Added punctuation in the "Summary biography" to aid readability.

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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