Donald G Dickens
MilitaryAssigned to 441st BS, 320th BG, 12th AF. Failed to Return (FTR) from diversion mission to gun emplacements near Breisach, Germany. Flak hit over the target cut A/C B-26 42-95753 in two just aft of top turret, rolled over into shallow spin, exploded on hitting ground. Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 11591.
Awards: AM, PH.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: 16119209/ O-705917
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Taboo My Gal
- Unit: 320th Bomb Group 441st Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA | 27 June 1924 | Son of Mr G R and Dollie S Dickens. |
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Enlisted |
Arkansas, USA | 20 May 1943 | |
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Died |
Breisach, Germany | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) from diversion mission to gun emplacements near Breisach, Germany. Flak hit over the target cut A/C B-26 42-95753 in two just aft of top turret, rolled over into shallow spin, exploded on hitting ground. KIA MACR 11591. |
| Faulkner County, AR, USA | |||
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Based |
Hethel | 23 December 1944 | Assigned to 441st BS, 320th BG, 12th AF. |
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Buried |
Burbank, CA, USA | Re-Interred Valhalla Memorial Park Burbank CA USA | |
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Buried |
Interred Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial |