Benjamin Lamar Smith
MilitaryAssigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Gerolstein RR Bridge. Took direct flak hit to bomb bay, fell out of formation in flames, one chute seen to emerge before A/C hit ground and exploded. 22-Jan-45. Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 11925.
Awards: AM (3OLC), PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35094347
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Arm/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13078298
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Arm/Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Cemetery
- Known as: Luxembourg American Cemetery
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
2 October 1915 | Son of Robert B and Minnie [Gordin] Smith. | |
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Enlisted |
9 August 1941 | ||
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Died |
22 January 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Gerolstein RR Bridge. Took direct flak hit to bomb bay, fell out of formation in flames, one chute seen to emerge before A/C hit ground and exploded. 22-Jan-45. Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 11925. | |
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Based |
22 January 1945 | Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF. | |
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Buried |
Memorialised Drew Cemetery Drew Sunflower County Mississippi, USA | ||
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Buried |
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial |
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