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BELLITT, Irving - Date of
birth
22 December 1919 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32208988 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Tail Gunner -
Unit
427th Bombardment Squadron,
303rd Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 April 1944 - Place of
death
Near Hannover, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 41 | 49 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Betty Turk (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-3158 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Max
Destination: Berlin, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the city
MACR: 4471
More information
Irving Bellitt was an office machine operator.He enlisted at Fort Dix, New Jersey on 9 February 1942.
The airplane was hit by flak between the # 3 and #4 engines on the trailing edge and was smoking. It then straggled from the formation in the target area and was attacked by German fighters. It was seen to explode in the air.
Two crew members survived and were taken prisoner. Eight men were killed.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, 303rdBombGroup.com, www.fold.com - MACR
Photo source: www.303rdBombGroup.com