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PAYNE, John Anthony - Date of
birth
7 March 1918 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Buffalo, Erie County, New York -
Hometown
Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-731414 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Bombardier -
Unit
335th Bombardment Squadron,
95th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
14 May 1943 - Place of
death
Kats, Noord Beveland, The Netherlands
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 20 | 15 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Luverne W. (Locke) Payne (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-3115 -
Data
Type: B-17F
Destination: Antwerp, Belgium
MACR: 4908
More information
A/C 42-3115 was seen to be hit by enemy fighters after leaving the target over the Island of Zuid Beveland. The aircraft was seen spinning down followed by enemy aircraft. The A/C pulled out at 11,000 feet and headed toward the Island. At 1330 hours it was last seen smoking on this Island. One chute was seen to leave the ship prior to its landing.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.8thafhs.com, www.fold3.com - MACR, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Washington DC Evening Star - 27 June 1943