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LIMES, Edward W - Date of
birth
1920 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Ohio -
Hometown
Hamilton County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35669600 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
700th Bombardment Squadron,
445th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
12 April 1944 - Place of
death
50Miles Southeast of Liege, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 12 | 28 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Josphine Limes (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-100203 -
Data
Type: B-24J
Destination: Zwickau, Germany
MACR: 3831
More information
The plane was in a straight 45 dive. And the entire under part was on fire.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov
Photo source: Peter Schouteten