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name
ISHAM, James M Jr - Date of
birth
1922 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma -
Hometown
Carter County, Oklahoma
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
18051673 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Top Turret Gunner -
Unit
711th Bombardment Squadron,
447th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
15 March 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 15 | 16 |
Immediate family
-
Members
James M. Isham (father)
Florence E. Isham (mother)
Myrtle Isham (sister)
Jewell Isham (sister)
Ruth I. Isham (sister)
Bernard Isham (brother)
Carroll Isham (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-38849 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Destination: Oranienburg, Germany
Mission: Bombing
MACR: 13030
More information
It is believed that this aircraft went to Russia. The aircraft was under control when last seen. Number four engine was feathered. It was heard over VHF that the Pilot and Co-Pilot were wounded. The aircraft had departed from Rattlesden. The last known location was 525N-1310E.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com