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PHILLIPS, Edward James - Date of
birth
15 March 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma -
Hometown
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38398663 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Right Waist Gunner -
Unit
614th Bombardment Squadron,
401st Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| D | 18 | 12 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Fred E. Phillips (father)
Marie Phillips (mother)
Billy R. Phillips (brother)
Gelene F. Phillips (wife)
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 to be on fire. Three chutes came out; two of these were delayed jumps. The aircraft then exploded.
Source of information: Joseph Bisscheroux, Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: Joseph Bisscheroux, Peter Schouteten