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CHUCTA, William Henry - Date of
birth
23 May 1922 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Hudson County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32563790 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Engineer / Gunner -
Unit
777th Bombardment Squadron,
464th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
16 July 1944 - Place of
death
Neusiedler Lake, Austria
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 21 | 16 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Henry W. Chucta (father)
Dorothy W. (Lattimer) Chucta (mother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-95372 -
Data
Type: B-24H
Nickname: Old Iron Ass / Middle Digit
Destination: Weiner Neudorf, Austria
MACR: 6905
More information
Two planes, both with number 3 engines burning, were seen to leave the formation between the I.P. and target after the first wave of enemy fighters attacked. One of them probably was Lt Miller's (pilot's) plane.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Dominique Potier, Jersey Journal - 12 February 1945