Claire Stockard Albright
MilitaryOn his draft registration (hand written) and induction records, his name is spelled as ‘Claire’; on his headstone it is spelled “Clair”. He registered for the draft in 1940 and his registration card indicated that he was 5'11", weighed 145 pounds, had brown eyes and hair and had a light complexion. He enlisted at Little Rock, Arkansas, as a private in the Air Corps, Serial # 18 169 031, on 09 November 1942. He had two years of college, was married, and his civilian occupation was listed as "Accountants and auditors". The Operation Varsity orders have him as co-pilot of CG-4A, Chalk #66 (long tow), being towed by C-47A, 42-100591, Chalk #33. His headstone indicates he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant sometime after the VARSITY mission.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 84th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Arkansas, USA | 11 February 1913 | |
Died |
Illinois, USA | 14 February 1995 |
Revisions
D.S.S. Form 1 - Draft Registration
NARA AAD
Findagrave
Mission Orders