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CULLER, John David - Date of
birth
7 August 1919 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland -
Hometown
Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-734074 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Co-Pilot -
Unit
527th Bombardment Squadron,
379th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
11 June 1943 - Place of
death
Near Tossens, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 20 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Ralph E. Culler (father)
Grace (Myer) Culler (mother)
Betty M. Culler (sister)
Ralph Culler (brother)
Edna Culler (sister)
Anna G. Culler (sister)
Sperry Culler (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-3138 -
Data
Type: B-17F
Nickname: Eight Ball
Destination: Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the U-boat yards
MACR: 1357
More information
John D. Culler graduated in 1936 from Frederick High School and was bookkeeper.He joined the National Guard in Frederick, Maryland on 3 February 1941.
The formation was attacked by approximately 200 enemy fighters over the target. Two singled out this airplane. It exploded in mid-air.
Two crew members survived and were taken prisoner, eight men were killed. They were initially buried at the Port Cemetery of Wesermunde on 19 June 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.fold3.com, www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet / Michel Beckers / Richard P. Culler / Karen McGee Culler