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BURKE, Donald T - Date of
birth
16 August 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Clinton County, Iowa -
Hometown
Charlotte, Clinton County, Iowa
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
0-2061423 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Bombardier -
Unit
854th 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
Near the Annaturm
Springe, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 39 | 20 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Martin Burke (father)
Susan M. Burke (mother)
George Burke (brother)
James Burke (brother)
Jack Burke (brother)
Jerry Burke (brother)
Steve Burke (brother)
Mary Clare Burke (sister)
Betty Burke (sister)
Ruth Burke (sister)
Maudie Burke (sister)
Bill Burke (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
44-40108 -
Data
Type: B-24 J
Nickname: Blue Circle
Destination: Misburg, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the Deurag oil refinery
Macr: 11155
More information
The airplane was shot by enemy fighters. Due to the number of attacks and shot down airplanes, more information about the exact circumstances are not available. The entire crew of ten men was killed.He was initially buried at the cemetery of Eimbeckhausen-Springe on 29 November 1944.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com - MACR
Photo source: Arie-Jan Van Hees, Bombardier Class Book 44-08, Midland AAF, Texas