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name
CAMERON, John J - Date of
birth
unknown -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36580749 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Top Turret Gunner -
Unit
337th Bombardment Squadron,
96th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
31 March 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 5 | 7 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Mary Cameron (mother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-29105 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Destination: Zeitz, Bad Berka, Germany
MACR: 16301
More information
Hit by flak over Zeitz, last seen over Fulda, Pass. Made friendly lines.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hisch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, WWII Hospital Admission Card, Detroit Free Press - 30 April 1945
Photo source: Jac Engels