Edwin James Sumner
MilitaryAssigned to 844BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. On mission to St Cyr, France in B-24 42-94826 bailed out, last man out, landing 1 mile inland from coast. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 7550.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 844th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13086743 / O-693305
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 844th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Holton
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Buncombe County, NC, USA | 11 August 1919 | Son of James Sumner. |
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Enlisted |
Fort Bragg, NC, USA | 21 August 1941 | |
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Other Baled out / Returned to Duty |
Littlehampton, UK | 22 June 1944 | On mission to St Cyr, France in B-24 42-94826 bailed out, last man out, landing 1 mile inland from coast. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 7550. |
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Died |
Alexander, NC 28701, USA | 2 September 1994 | |
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Buried |
Alexander, NC 28701, USA | Refuge Cemetery Alexander Buncombe County North Carolina |