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DEAN, Milton L Jr - Date of
birth
4 March 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana -
Hometown
Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38389353 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Engineer / Gunner -
Unit
574th Bombardment Squadron,
391st Bombardment Group, Medium
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 December 1944 - Place of
death
3 miles east of Ahrweiler, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 31 | 23 |
Immediate family
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Members
Milton L. Dean (father)
Janie (Noland) Dean (mother)
Harold Dean (brother)
Anita Dean (sister)
Hazel Dean (sister)
Buel W. Dean (brother)
Hollis Dean (brother)
Helen E. Dean (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-95818 -
Data
Type: B-26B
Nickname: Lady Chance
Destination: Ahrweiler, Germany
Mission: Rail Road Viaduct
MACR: 11677
More information
Statement from Cpl Fred J. Christensen:"I was flying as Turret Gunner, low flight, first box, No. 5 position, on the mission to bomb Ahrweiler R/R Viaduct Germany, 23 December 1944. Just after turning off of the target, I saw about 12 plus FW-190s attacking the formation from about 7 to 9 O’clock. I was busy trying to get a shot at them, but had time see that the left engine of aircraft No. 42-95818, piloted by Lt. Ryan, was on fire. Aircraft No. 42-95818 then began to slide back out of formation and when I last saw it, it was losing altitude, but apparently was under control. I observed no chutes from the plane."
His three brothers also served.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1920 Census / 1930 Census / WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.fold3.com
Photo source: The Shreveport Journal - 20 January 1945