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HAKES, Charles James - Date of
birth
11 March 1922 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois -
Hometown
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-830453 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Pilot -
Unit
509th Fighter Squadron,
405th Fighter Group
-
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 April 1945 - Place of
death
Heisingen area, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 4 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Clyde T. Hakes (father)
Esther Y. Hakes (mother)
Esther R. Hakes (sister)
Robert H. Hakes (brother)
Anna L. Hakes (sister)
Virginia R. Hakes (sister)
Gust W. Hakes (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
44-20402 -
Data
Type: P-47D
Destination: Essen, Germany
MACR: 14258
More information
Lt Charles J Hakes graduated from Lincoln High School.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com - MACR, www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census / WWII Draft Registration Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Lincoln High School yearbook 1936, Register-Republic - 27 August 1945, Register Republic - 1 May 1945