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LEMON, Floyd R - Date of
birth
26 August 1911 -
Age
33 - Place of
birth
Ohio -
Hometown
Fayette County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
15017620 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator/Gunner -
Unit
573rd Bombardment Squadron,
391st Bombardment Group, Medium
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Awards
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 December 1944 - Place of
death
Near Ahrweiler, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 19 | 25 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Benjamin C. Lemon (father)
Susan L. (Gary) Lemon (mother)
Percy L. Lemon (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-107747 -
Data
Type: B-26C
Destination: Ahrweiler, Germany
Mission: Bombing of a railroad viaduct
MACR: 11663
More information
T/Sgt Floyd R. Lemon worked in the production of clay products joined the Regular Army in Fort Hayes Columbus, Ohio on 15 February 1941.Statement from Cpl Hugh C. Campbell:
"I was flying as armorer gunner, position No. 2, lead flight on a mission to bomb Ahrweiler, RR viaduct, Germany, 23 December 1944. Just after the second bomb run fighters attacked our flight. I saw Lt Abraham’s aircraft dropping back with landing gear down and both engines smoking. The aircraft went down slowly and appeared to be under control. The fighters did not attack it further and I did not see anyone bail out. This action occurred to the left of my position and viewed only by a glance as I was firing at the enemy aircraft."
T/Sgt Lemon is remembered at the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Sandusky County, Ohio.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Buechner Family Tree, www.fold3.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Knitomi