John Lars Dorton
MilitaryAssigned to 554BS, 386BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) 10-Feb-44 in B-26 41-34947 'Lady Luck' when flak shell hit fuel tank of starboard wing, wing detached at nacelle and A/C tumbled on fire. France. Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 2082.
Awards: DFC, AM (4OLC), PH.
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![Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380230.jpg.webp?itok=rq3kY4oi)
- 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: 386th Bomb Group 554th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38036664 / O-521555
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Lady Luck
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 554th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Little Easton
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Enlisted |
Camp Perry, Lacarne, OH | 19 February 1942 | Camp Perry, Lacarne, Ohio |
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Died |
East of berck sur mer, France | 10 February 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) 10-Feb-44 in B-26 41-34947 'Lady Luck' Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 2082 |
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Born |
Virginia, USA | Son of Elbert F and Rebecca C Dorton. | |
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Buried |
Re-Interred Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial Colleville-sur-Mer, France Plot D Row 17 Grave 40 | ||
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Based |
Great Dunmow | 10 February 1944 | Assigned to 554BS, 386BG, 9AF USAAF. |
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