Herbert K King
MilitaryAssigned to 844BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. On mission to St Cyr, France in B-24 42-94826 bailed out landing on the beach. 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 |
Kansas, USA | 19 November 1921 | |
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Enlisted |
Tulsa, OK, USA | 16 December 1942 | |
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Other Baled out / Returned to Duty |
On beach near Littlehampton, UK | 24 June 1944 | On mission to St Cyr, France in B-24 42-94826 bailed out landing on the beach. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 7550. |
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Died |
Riverside County, CA, USA | 21 February 1990 | |
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Buried |
Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518, USA | Riverside National Cemetery Riverside Riverside County California, USA |