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name
HEIB, John Nelson - Date of
birth
22 August 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington -
Hometown
Seattle, King County, Washington
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39203497 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
853rd Bombardment Squadron,
491st Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 November 1944 - Place of
death
Misburg, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 42 | 51 |
Immediate family
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Members
Henry B. Heib (father)
Cecelia Heib (mother)
Henry B. Heib (brother)
Louise Heib (sister)
Charles Heib (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
44-10534 -
Data
Type: B-24 J
Mission: Aerial Combat
Macr: 10761
More information
S/Sgt John N. Heib graduated from West Seattle High School in 1942.Misburg Germany.
Bombs away at 1239 hours, attack 1240 hours.
Probably hit by flak or fighter, not recognisable.
One crewmember captured.
Aircraft not better identifyable, for the wreckage of the aircraft lies in an inaccesible place, almost entirely under water.
