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KUHN, Olin Rittenhouse - Date of
birth
15 August 1917 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Harris County, Georgia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-809821 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Co-Pilot -
Unit
337th Bombardment Squadron,
96th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
8 May 1944 - Place of
death
Niddersdorf near Einste, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 14 | 28 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Olin R. Kuhn (father)
Catherine Kuhn (mother)
Margaret Kuhn (sister)
Virginia M. (Dawson) Kuhn (wife)
David R. Kuhn (son)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-97403 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Destination: Berlin, Germany
Mission: Combat
MACR: 4570
More information
In the general area of 5243N-0910E, the formation was attacked by 30 - 50 enemy aircraft. First attack coming at 0955 and knocking down approximately 5 aircraft. Second attack coming at 1005 and knocking down 5 more. Chutes were seen but could not be identified to any particular aircraft. Also some aircraft went down under control and some out of control. Accurate reports concerning individual aircraft are unavailable.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.findagrave.com, WWII Draft Card, 1930 US Census
Photo source: Astrid van Erp