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HEIM, Warren Edwin "Scotty" - Date of
birth
14 May 1921 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
Putnam County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-736642 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Bombardier -
Unit
730th Bombardment Squadron,
452nd Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Finding of Death - Date of
death
10 February 1944 - Place of
death
Diepholz, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 14 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Milton Heim (father)
Frances E. (Heffner) Heim (mother)
Barbara J. Heim (sister)
Celestine (Lisewski) Heim (wife)
Peter S. Heim (son)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-39961 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Bad Check
Destination: Brunswick, Germany
MACR: 2537
More information
2nd Lt Warren E. Heim graduated from Pawling High school in 1939 and Yale University in 1943.Following statement made by 2nd Lt. Howard W. Sweeny, O-803062:
It is believed that this aircraft flying at approximately 26,000 feet in the group formation overran, pulled up and collided with the lead plane B-17G #42-31318, piloted by 2nd Lt. Milton Turner, O-800429. A B-17 was observed broken completely in two, headed earthward. Although identification is uncertain, it is believed this was Lt. Tiska´s plane #42-39961. No chutes were observed but there was an overcast at 20,000 feet.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.emolachance.com, Pawling High School 1939, Yale University 1940