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CZYZ, Edward - Date of
birth
1 October 1920 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio -
Hometown
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35311587 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Left Waist Gunner -
Unit
533rd Bombardment Squadron,
381st Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 October 1943 - Place of
death
Bremen, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 44 | 14 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Jacob Czyz (father)
Felicia Czyz (mother)
John Czyz (brother)
Joseph Czyz (brother)
Frances Czyz (sister)
Benny Czyz (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-29765 -
Data
Type: B-17F
Nickname: Nip and Tuck
Destination: Bremen, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the industrial area
MACR: 883
More information
Edward Czyz attended Lincoln High School and worked for the Nickel Plate Road.He enlisted int Cleveland, Ohio on 29 June 1942.
The airplane was attacked by German fighters. With three engines burning, it left the formation about three minutes after leaving the target area.
Seven crew members survived and were taken prisoner, three men were killed.
De body of Sgt Czys was found in the wreckage.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, WWIIMemorial.com, NARA, Missing Aircrew Report 883, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Jac Engels, The Times - 13 June 1944