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KEENEY, Frank Edward - Date of
birth
25 January 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
New York, New York County, New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32623979 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
614th Bombardment Squadron,
401st Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Finding of Death - Date of
death
11 April 1944 - Place of
death
Northwest of Hannover, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 19 | 7 |
Immediate family
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Members
Frank Keeney (father)
Sarah Keeney (mother)
Edward Keeney (brother)
Eleanor Keeney (sister)
Katherine Keeney (sister)
Joseph Keeney (brother)
William Keeney (brother)
John Keeney (brother)
Thomas Keeney (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-39881 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Gloria J
Destination: Politz, Germany
MACR: 4017
More information
The aircraft was hit by flak. It flew along, burning, for about 30 seconds in formation. It went up steeply then into a straight dive. The bomb bay seemed on fire. Three chutes came out; two of these were delayed jumps. The aircraft then exploded.
Source of information: Joseph Bisscheroux, Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, WWII Draft Card, 1930 US Census
Photo source: Joseph Bisscheroux, Peter Schouteten