Harry G Bosyk
MilitaryAssigned to 374FS, 361FG, 8AF USAAF. Cited for his participation in strafing, dive-bombing, and bomber escort missions supporting the Allied advance in France. In P-51D 44-13652 broke up as a result of structural failure during a training mission and crashed near Middleton. 29-Aug-44. Pilot 2nd Lt Harry G Bosyk Killed in Flying Accident (KIFA).
Awards: PH.
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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
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 361st Fighter Group 374th Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Massachusetts, USA | 15 April 1923 | |
Enlisted |
Springfield, MA, USA | 12 October 1942 | |
Died Killed in Action (KIA) |
East Winch, King's Lynn PE32, UK | 29 August 1944 | P-51D 44-13652 broke up as a result of structural failure during a training mission and crashed near Middleton. 29-Aug-44. KIFA. |
Hampden County, MA, USA | |||
Based |
Bottisham | 29 August 1944 | Assigned to 374FS, 361FG, 8AF USAAF. |
Buried |
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington Arlington County Virginia USA |
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