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TROYER, Reuben J - Date of
birth
4 September 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Howard County, Indiana -
Hometown
Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
15059054 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Armorer/Gunner -
Unit
671st Bombardment Squadron,
416th Bombardment Group, Light
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 September 1944 - Place of
death
1 km north of Schleiden, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 10 | 57 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Reuben E. Troyer (father)
Clara A. Troyer (mother)
Edgar Troyer (brother)
Robert Troyer (brother)
Goldie Troyer (sister)
Emma Jane Troyer (sister)
Hershel Troyer (brother)
Norma J. Troyer (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-21724 -
Data
Type: A-20J
Destination: Julich, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the marshalling yards
MACR: 9274
More information
A direct hit with flak caused a gas tank to explode, downing the aircraft flown by Lt De Mand with all crew as casualties.
Source of information: Michel Beckers, Peter Schouteten, Rick Greer, Raf Dyckmans, http://www.416th.com
Photo source: Jac Engels, Rick Greer