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DWYER, James F - Date of
birth
1922 -
Age
unknown -
Place of birth
Norfolk County, Massachusetts -
Hometown
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-756389 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Pilot -
Unit
394th Fighter Squadron,
367th Fighter Group
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Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Died non-Battle - Date of
death
8 October 1944 - Place of
death
On the runway of Advanced Landing Ground A-71, Clastres, France
Saint-Simon, France
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 7 | 17 |
Immediate family
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Members
Edward A. Dwyer (father)
Rose Dwyer (mother)
Edward A. Dwyer Jr. (brother)
Helen E. Dwyer (sister)
Gertrude S. Dwyer (sister)
Rose F. Dwyer (sister)
Madelane C. Dwyer (sister)
George L. Dwyer (brother)
John N. Dwyer (brother)
Lawrence D. Dwyer (brother)
More information
James Dwyer was a plumber.He joined the Air Corps of the Regular Army in Boston, Massachusetts, on 5 August 1941.
Statement of Lt Dick Brennan: “I flew Dwyer’s ship and when I parked, his Chinese crew chief hopped up on the wing to tell me that Lt Dwyer was killed minutes ago while test hopping a ship (P-38). The first dive the tail came off, and he bailed out, apparently hitting the chute on the canopy. It apparently popped open at terrific speed and blew the silk out of the chute. Landed on the runway. The plane came apart and crashed. Investigation decided he hit compressibility. Leaves one corner of the canvas castle empty.”
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, WWIIMemorial, NARA, Research team from 12 O’Clock High.net
Photo source: www.findagrave.com