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RYAN, George A "Little George" - Date of
birth
17 March 1921 -
Age
23 -
Place of birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois -
Hometown
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-700772 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Bombardier -
Unit
721st Bombardment Squadron,
450th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
16 April 1944 - Place of
death
Brasov, Romania
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 37 | 48 |
Immediate family
-
Members
George G. Ryan (father)
Stella M. (Watkins) Ryan (mother)
Patricha L. Ryan (sister)
Jean E. (Nelson) Ryan (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
41-28929 -
Data
Type: B-24H
Destination: Brasov, Romania
Mission: Bombing of the marshalling yards
MACR: 4033
More information
George Ryan worked for his uncle, E.G. Ryan, in the printing industry.
Source of information: Michel Beckers, www.abmc.gov, www.fold3.com, www.ancestry.com, www.findagrave.com,
www.ancestry.com - 1940 census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, www.450thbg.com