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HAYES, Edward J - Date of
birth
9 October 1918 -
Age
26 -
Place of birth
Kenton County, Kentucky -
Hometown
Kenton County, Kentucky -
Religion
Catholic
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-809140 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Pilot -
Unit
405th Fighter Squadron,
371st Fighter Group
-
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 November 1944 - Place of
death
Over eastern France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 17 | 54 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Oliver J. Hayes (father)
Ora (Mart) Hayes (mother)
Timothy I. Hayes (brother)
John E. Hayes (brother)
Elizabeth B. Hayes (sister)
Jo Ann Hayes (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-28877 -
Data
Type: P-47D-28
Destination: France
Mission: Not available
MACR: 10276
More information
1st Lt Edward J. Hayes graduated from Independence High School in 1936.He was a carpenter until he enlisted in April 1941. He was sent overseas in March 1944.
He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Limey, France.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census / Kentucky Birth Index, http://p-47.database.pagesperso-orange.fr, https://371stfightergroup.wordpress.com/page/2/, Kentucky Post - 21 June 1944/13 March 1945
Photo source: - www.findagrave.com - kim