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DORE, Joseph A - Date of
birth
19 February 1923 -
Age
22 -
Place of birth
New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32902673 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
790th Bombardment Squadron,
467th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 March 1945 - Place of
death
Near Dorstend, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| I | 11 | 18 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Richard Dore (father)
Mary Dore (mother)
George Dore (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-51171 -
Data
Type: B-24H
Nickname: Eli Swof JR.
Destination: Tank production factory, Magdeburg, Germany
MACR: 12850
More information
Aircraft lost an engine over the target and a further engine from fighter attacks. Dropped back from the formation and was hit by flak which resulted in the ship catching fire. Four of the crew bailed out. Sgt Joseph A. Dore bailed out unsuccessfully due to parachute failure.
Source of information: Michel Beckers
Photo source: Michel Beckers