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LANDWEHR, Carl William - Date of
birth
8 October 1914 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri -
Hometown
Williamson County, Tennessee
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
34149834 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Toggler -
Unit
614th Bombardment Squadron,
401st Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 October 1944 - Place of
death
Over destination target
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 39 | 50 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Frederick Landwehr (father)
Theresa (Mehmert) Landwehr (mother)
Josephine Landwehr (sister)
Louis Landwehr (brother)
Harry G. Landwehr (brother)
Benard Landwehr (brother)
Frederick Landwehr (brother)
Clara Landwehr (sister)
Minnie Landwehr (sister)
Franklin Landwehr (brother)
Mary Agnes (Carrigan) Landwehr (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
44-6145 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Cover Girl
Destination: Politz, Germany
MACR: 9756
More information
The airplane blew up in midair after being hit by flak. Two members were thrown clear and parachuted safely, but the others were killed in action.
Source of information: Michel Beckers, Terry Hirsch, WWII Draft Card, 1920 US Census, The Commercial Appeal - 15 September 1944
Photo source: Jac Engels, www.remember-our-heroes.nl - Andy Swinnen