Fredrick W Jacobs

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Killed in Action (KIA) near Wesel in B-24 'Queen of Angels' #42-50735

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Units served with

A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group fly in formation above the clouds.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: ASN 32450241 (enlisted); O-2059148 (officer)
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13200624
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner and Armorer (MOS 612)
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-720290
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Queen of Angels
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

24 March 1945

Born

Miami, Florida, USA

Other

Killed in Action (KIA)

Germany 24 March 1945

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Added a "-" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Netherlands American Cemetery

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Netherlands American Cemetery

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Netherlands American Cemetery

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 14181 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database