44-13402

Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. On bomber escort to Budapest, shot down in the Budapest area after squadron engaged by 20+ Bf109’s. Pilot Lt George I Stanford Jr POW. 2-Jul-44. MACR 6799.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew chief
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 4th Fighter Group 335th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-659198
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Budapest, Hungary 2 July 1944 - 2 July 1944 Shot down in the Budapest area after squadron engaged by 20+ Bf109’s. Pilot Lt George I Stanford Jr POW. 2-Jul-44. MACR 6799.

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MACR 6799 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database