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TASHJIAN, Martin - Date of
birth
12 February 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-745763 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Tail Gunner -
Unit
350th Bombardment Squadron,
100th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 March 1944 - Place of
death
Wasbüttel, northwest of Brunswick, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 35 | 34 |
Immediate family
-
Members
George Tashjian (father)
Nevart Tashjian (mother)
Zablele Tashjian (sister)
Rupen Gangjigian (grandfather)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-39934 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: My Aching Back
Destination: Brunswick, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the industrial area
MACR: 3235
More information
The airplane was hit by flak that set off flares who where on board. Three crew members were taken prisoner, seven were killed who were initially buried at the community cemetery of Ölper.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Peter Schouteten, www.100thbg.com, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com - MACR, www.8thafhs.com
Photo source: Michel Beckers