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name
KLIMA, Norman J - Date of
birth
13 July 1918 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio -
Hometown
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
15130078 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Left Waist Gunner -
Unit
535th Bombardment Squadron,
381st Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
20 December 1943 - Place of
death
Albstedt, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | 23 |
Immediate family
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Members
Frank J. Klima (father)
Mary (Lehecka) Klima (mother)
Frank J. Klima (brother)
Joseph W. Klima (brother)
Edward Klima (brother)
Marion Klima (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-31075 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: The Rebel
Destination: Bremen, Germany
Mission: Bombing of the port area
MACR: 1722
More information
S/Sgt Norman J Klima was employed at the Cleveland Worm & Gear Company.He volunteered for the Air Corps of the Army of the United States on 6 April 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The airplane was attacked by German fighters.
The body of S/Sgt Klima was found 150 meters from the crash site.
Seven crew members were taken prisoner, three men were killed. They were initially buried at the cemetery of Army Post Wesermunde on 24 December 1943.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Terry Hirsch, Peter Schouteten, www.fold3.com - MACR, www.ancestry.com - Family Trees, WWII Draft Card
Photo Source: Michel Beckers, Al Crosson