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LUNDIN, John William - Date of
birth
1922 -
Age
unknown -
Place of birth
New York -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-746135 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Pilot -
Unit
55th Fighter Squadron,
20th Fighter Group
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
10 February 1944 - Place of
death
Haselünne, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 15 | 5 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William Lundin (father)
Hattie Lundin (mother)
Florence Lundin (sister)
Harry Lundin (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-67887 -
Data
Type: P-38J
Destination: Brunswick, Germany
Mission: Bomber escort
MACR: 2157
More information
2nd Lt John W. Lundin was an electrician.He volunteered for the Air Corps of the Army of the United States in New York City, New York, on 7 April 1942.
Statement of Cpt Maurice R. McLary:
"I certify that I, Maurice R. McLary, Capt, Air Corps, saw John William Lundin, 2nd Lt Air Corps, in P-38J10-LO type airplane, Air Corps number 42-67887, when his ship went down during combat over enemy territory on 10 February 1944 in the area of Haselunne, Germany.
I was leading the Squadron in White Flight while Lt Lundin was in Yellow Flight directly behind. I last saw Lt Lundin immediately after the report of ´Bandits´, and I had turned left at 180 degrees. I saw a P-38 spinning down. I circled and watched it go down, burst into flames, and disappear into the clouds below. I did not see a parachute open. To my knowledge, this was the last sighting of Lt Lundin."
2nd Lt Lundin was initially buried at the Russian Cemetery of Vechta.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, www.fold3.com - MACR 2157, http://www.20thfightergroup.com
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, http://www.20thfightergroup.com - Mike Murray