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MC GIVERN, Bernard J - Date of
birth
6 July 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Barberton, Summit County, Ohio -
Hometown
Summit County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O2070081 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Navigator -
Unit
863rd Bombardment Squadron,
493rd Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
3 March 1945 - Place of
death
Hildesheim, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 16 | 10 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Michael Mc Givern (father)
Mary Mc Givern (mother)
Joseph Mc Givern (brother)
Mary Mc Givern (sister)
Kitty Mc Givern (sister)
Ann Mc Givern (sister)
Eileen Mc Givern (sister)
Nora Mc Givern (sister)
Gladys F. Mc Givern (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-39050 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Destination: Hildesheim, Germany
Mission: Strategical
MACR: 12886
More information
The aircraft was believed to have suffered damage by enemy attack at 1027 hours. At 1113 hours aircraft 050 was seen to be lagging about 2 miles behind ´C´ Squadron with #2 engine blazing. Aircraft then went into a dive with probable intent to put out the fire. Aircraft soon leveled off with engine still on fire and banked into a cloud away from the formation and under control. No chutes were seen. Lt. Mc Givern bailed out of the crippled airplane and was alright when he left the ship. The bombardier was told by a German officer at a Luftwaffe prison that he landed dead and he showed him the dogtag of Lt. Mc Givern.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.findagrave.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com