John Joseph Keller Jr

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media-51616.jpeg UPL 51616 2nd Lt John J Keller, 334BS, 95BG

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Object Number - UPL 51616 - 2nd Lt John J Keller, 334BS, 95BG

Assigned to 334BS, 95BG, 8AF USAAF. 9 x combat missions. Failed to Return (FTR) Chowhound mission to Netherlands in B-17 44-8640; crashed into North Sea off Benacre Ness. Killed in Action (KIA)



Awards: AM, PH.



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Units served with

The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 334th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12077925 / O-831280
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

Section 8
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Section 8
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Union County, SD 20 November 1923 Son of John Joseph Sr and Johanna Keller.

Died

Off Benacre Ness 7 May 1945 Failed to Return (FTR) Chowhound mission to Netherlands in B-17 44-8640; crashed into North Sea off Benacre Ness. KIA

Enlisted

Enlisted

Beresford, Union Cty, SD At time of draft registration. Enlisted USAAC, awaiting call up.

Enlisted

Sioux City, SD

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