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AULENBACH, Aaron A - Date of
birth
9 May 1912 -
Age
32 - Place of
birth
Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Wernersville, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33230201 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
456th Bombardment Squadron,
323rd Bombardment Group, Medium
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
3 April 1945 - Place of
death
Northwest of Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| O | 2 | 1 |
Immediate family
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Members
Llewellyn C. Aulenbach (father)
Emma E. (Stump) Aulenbach (mother)
Annie C. Aulenbach (sister)
Elwood R. Aulenbach (brother)
Paul L. Aulenbach (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
43-34452 -
Data
Type: B-26G
Nickname: White Tails
Destination: Holzminden, Germany
Mission: Not available
MACR: 14156
More information
S/Sgt Aaron A. Aulenbach enlisted on 2 May 1942 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.The following statement is from 1st Lt David H. Tessner, who was flying the same mission: "Our formation was forced to enter a large cloud a few moments after bombs away. My left wingman, Lt Evans, flying A/C 43-34452, was last seen in good formation upon entering the cloud. After finding a hole and turning back to rejoin the Group, Lt Evans was not seen. There was moderate rime icing and turbulence in the clouds. No visible damage due to enemy action when the plane was last sighted."
The entire crew of seven men was killed.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, www.323bg.org, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.fold3.com - MACR, Statement, www.ancestry.com - 1910/1920/1930 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / Veteran Compensation Application File
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, Karen Porter (niece)