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MAJCHRZAK, Clarence Albert - Date of
birth
10 June 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
New York -
Hometown
Cheektowaga, Franklin County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32732947 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Ball Turret Gunner -
Unit
859th Bombardment Squadron,
492nd Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster,
Air Medal
Death
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Status
Finding of Death - Date of
death
7 July 1944 - Place of
death
Near Bernburg, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 14 | 26 |
Immediate family
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Members
Stanley Majchrzak (father)
Mary Majchrzak (mother)
Dolores Majchrzak (sister)
Elaine P. Schroeder (Niece)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-95177 -
Data
Type: B-24H
Nickname: Bo II
Destination: Bernburg, Germany
MACR: 7237
More information
Returning crews of 492nd reported that at 0928, near the IP, the fighter escort was drawn off to protect another formation. Then 60 to 80 FW 190's hit our low rear squadron, continuing the attack until all were put out of action. Meanwhile, our lead squadron was fighting off other attacks. Altough various 492nd planes were seen to go down and chutes open, individual A/C could not be identified.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Michel Beckers, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Elaine P. Schroeder, Michel Beckers, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.492ndbombgroup.com