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BARTHOLOMEW, Harry Howard - Date of
birth
13 May 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Woodlynne, Camden County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Allen, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-751795 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Bombardier -
Unit
732nd Bombardment Squadron,
453rd Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 June 1944 - Place of
death
Wulpen, Coxyde, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| M | 12 | 11 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Samuel Bartholomew (father)
Anna E. Bartholomew (mother)
Frances Bartholomew (sister)
Margaret Bartholomew (sister)
Samuel M. Bartholomew (brother)
Edward H. Miller (brother)
Betty O. Bartholomew (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-95233 -
Data
Type: B-24H
Destination: Pont-au-Vendin, France
Mission: Bombing of the industrial area
MACR: 6233
More information
The aircraft hit by flak and blew up while crossing the coast over Coxyde, Belgium.One crew member survived and was taken prisoner. Nine men were killed. They were initially buried at the English Military Cemetery of Coxyde, Belgium.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, MACR 6233, www.fold3.com - WWII Draft Card, 1930 US Census
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Marko Holtman