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GALLAGHER, Don Allen - Date of
birth
13 February 1924 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Stephenson County, Illinois -
Hometown
Stephenson County, Illinois
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-688023 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Navigator -
Unit
336th Bombardment Squadron,
95th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 January 1944 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 11 | 14 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Lucille L. Gallagher (mother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-30226 -
Data
Type: B-17F
Destination: Frankfurt, Germany
Mission: Bombing
MACR: 2256
More information
B-17F 42-30226, piloted by 2nd Lt James D. Higgins, was last seen while leaving formation at 50 28N 05 34E at 1030 hours. The ship had one engine feathered and was under control. There were no fighters in the immediate area when seen returning to base. No report of chutes or other observations was made.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov,
Photo source: Majory Munn, Peter Schouteten