Donald E Casebier
Military ROLL OF HONOURS/N 0-567611
Assigned to 551FTS, 495FTG, 8AF USAAF. In P-47D 42-74640 involved in Mid Air Collision with P-47 41-6233. 23-Sep-44. KIFA. Crashed at Tibberton Green Farm, Tibberton, Newport, England
Donald stayed at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. McKemey at Winchester and attended school here. Donald's wife and baby were now living in Missouri at the time of his death.
Remains of Lt. Donald E. Casebier, son of Rosco Casebier of Winchester, returned to the United States from Europe aboard the United States Army transport Lawrence Victory.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 495th Fighter Training Group 551st Fighter Training Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-714913
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Massachusetts, USA | 15 June 1921 | |
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Born |
Topeka, KS, USA | 15 June 1921 | Topeka, Shawnee County Kansas, USA. |
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Died |
Tibberton Green Farm, Now Harper Adams University | 23 September 1944 | In P-47D 42-74640 involved in Mid Air Collision with P-47 41-6233. 23-Sep-44. KIFA. |
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Buried |
24 September 1944 | ||
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Buried |
National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027, USA | 29 July 1948 | Re-Interred: Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth Leavenworth County Kansas, USA. |