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ALANDER, Eino Viljo - Date of
birth
12 March 1920 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Iempaala, Finland -
Hometown
Marion County, Indiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-680375 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Co-Pilot -
Unit
562nd Bombardment Squadron,
388th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 March 1944 - Place of
death
South of Meppen, Holland
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 3 | 38 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Viljo Alander (father)
Cora M. (Woolbright) Alander (mother)
Golda M. Brunton (stepsister)
Garvin Martin (stepbrother)
Betty V. (Tripp) Alander (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-31194 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Duchess of Dixie
Destination: Berlin, Germany
MACR: 3084
More information
Eino Alander immigrated with his parents when he was one year of age. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1938.He received his pilot's wings on 21 May 1943.
A/C 194 was hit by enemy fighters. The A/C was last seen on fire, gradually descending. 5 to 6 chutes were reported.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, www.388bg.org, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.newspapers.com - The Indianapolis Star
Photo source: Jac Engels, Peter Schouteten, www.newspapers.com - The Indianapolis Star