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ARGUELLO, Waldo Sebastian - Date of
birth
15 May 1921 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Bakersfield, Kern County, California -
Hometown
San Diego, San Diego County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39551809 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Top Turret Gunner -
Unit
366th Bombardment Squadron,
305th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 March 1944 - Place of
death
Near Huxahl, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 35 | 31 |
Immediate family
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Members
Theresa Arguello (mother)
Ysmael Arguello (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-38108 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Barbara II
Destination: Brunswick, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the industrial area
MACR: 3477
More information
Waldo S. Arguello attended college for two years and was employed at Riverside Junior College.He enlisted in Los Angeles, California on 5 January 1943.
The airplane was shot down by enemy fighters.
Six crew members survived and ware taken prisoner. Four men were killed. They were initially buried at the community cemetery of Sülzel on 30 March 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Sweetwater High School, yearbook 1940