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LUNT, James Chrispan - Date of
birth
3 December 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Eureka, Juab County, Utah -
Hometown
Mammoth, Juab County, Utah
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
19064266 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
714th Bombardment Squadron,
448th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 December 1944 - Place of
death
East side of N26 in an open field
3 miles south of St. Vith, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 13 | 15 |
Immediate family
-
Members
James S. Lunt (father)
Donna D. (Taylor) Lunt (mother)
Dale Lunt (brother)
Jack B. Lunt (brother)
Richard B. Lunt (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-50799 -
Data
Type: B-24J
Destination: Euskirchen, Germany
Mission: Bombing
MACR: 11120
More information
James C. Lunt enlisted early in 1941 or 1942. He completed 63 missions in the South Pacific before being assigned to Europe.Eyewitness statements
Lt Barats: "One B-24 of this Group was hit by flak, broke up slightly, and crashed into the ground. 3 or 4 chutes were seen."
Lt Jordan: "One ship down, believed Lt Barneycastle. Behind #4 engine large hole and fire; #4 engine feathered, right wing broke off, and the ship spun down. Three chutes were seen at flying altitude, and three chutes seen low."
Lt Blank: "Near St. Vith, flak hit on #3 and #4 engines, rear half of the ship was on fire. Seven chutes were seen okay, 8th chute burning. The plane was observed to crash near town."
Other crews also reported seeing this plane. All reported from three to five chutes used.
Source of information: www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.ancestry.com - Utah Military Records / Family Tree
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.ancestry.com - Family Tree