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WALZEL, Leland H - Date of
birth
26 December 1920 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Bonnie View, Refugio County,Texas -
Hometown
Woodsboro, Refugio County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-739638 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Bombardier -
Unit
330th Bombardment Squadron,
93rd Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Ditinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Finding of Death - Date of
death
6 March 1944 - Place of
death
Berlin-Spandau, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 13 | 56 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Emil Walzel (father)
Hertha Walzel (mother)
Victor Walzel (brother)
Mildred Walzel (sister)
Virginia Walzel (sister)
Gussie Walzel (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-109832 -
Data
Type: B-24J
Nickname: De-Icer
Destination: Berlin, Germany
Mission: Bombing of an engine factory
MACR: 2957
More information
Leland Walzel was a driller.He volunteered for the Air Corps of the Army of the United States in San Antonio, Texas on 6 April 1942.
The airplane was shot down by flak over the target. Seven crew members were killed, three men survived and were taken prisoner.
Lt Walzel was killed on his 25th mission, which would have completed his tour.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Vic Walzel
Photo source: FOHF, Vic Walzel