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ARTHUR, Lloyd James - Date of
birth
2 October 1922 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska -
Hometown
Dodge County, Nebraska
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37468416 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Ball Turret Gunner -
Unit
708th Bombardment Squadron,
447th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 April 1944 - Place of
death
Helmstedt, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | 56 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Lloyd K. Arthur (father)
Millie (Beznoska) Arthur (mother)
Duane K. Arthur (brother)
Doris J. Arthur (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-37868 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Due Back
Destination: Berlin, Germany
MACR: 4251
More information
The aircraft flying #6 high squadron was hit by enemy fighters and was knocked out of formation. It was last seen going down, apparently under control, but with 3 engines afire.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - WWII Draft Card / 1930 Census / Family
Tree, www.newspapers.com
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Arie-Jan van Hees, Pilot Class Book 44-A, Victory Field, Vernon, Texas