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HOFF, Henry - Date of
birth
16 June 1914 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts -
Hometown
Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
31039807 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Waist Gunner -
Unit
427th Bombardment Squadron,
303rd Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C | 21 | 15 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Louis L. Hoff (father)
Bessie (Climan) Hoff (mother)
Irene Hoff (sister)
Irving Hoff (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-3158 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Max
Destination: Berlin, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the city
MACR: 4471
More information
S/Sgt Henry Hoff graduated from Holyoke High School in 1931. He attended Ohio Statue University and the University of Vermont.He enlisted in Springfield, Massachusetts on 28 June 1941.
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, Terry Hirsch, 303rdBomberGroup.com, Springfield Republican - 2 February 1945
Photo source: Michel Beckers, Holyoke High School 1931