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LITTLE, Thomas C - Date of
birth
unknown -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
Montgomery County, Alabama
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
6382133 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Right Waist Gunner -
Unit
567th Bombardment Squadron,
389th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 March 1945 - Place of
death
Wesel, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 19 | 5 |
Immediate family
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Members
Ida M. Little (mother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
44-40245 -
Data
Type: B-24J
Nickname: Skerby
Destination: Wesel, Germany
MACR: 13536
More information
Aircraft 44-40245 was flying at eleven o’clock in relation to the aircraft in which I was flying. All of a sudden the aircraft nosed up, turned right, pulled up and then dove nose down into the ground. The plane was intact prior to hitting the ground, and as far as I could see was not on fire. As soon as the aircraft nosed into the ground it exploded and was completely enveloped in flames. I am quite sure that it had dropped it supplies as the bomb bay doors were closed. I saw no one leave the wreckage.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.389thbg.net, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov
Photo source: www.findagrave.com