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Assigned to 94TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) from Bastogne on re-supply mission for 101st and 82nd airborne divisions. Pilot F/O Verbon E Houck 27-Dec-44 Prisoner of War (POW). MACR 11690.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19059070 / T-128124
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Glider pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Upottery airfield looking west, the main runway runs vertically, barrack sites are to the bottom right of the airfield, 15 March 1944. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/CT/91/541. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Smeatharpe

Events

Event Location Date Description

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Bastogne, Belgium 27 December 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) from Bastogne on re-supply mission for 101st and 82nd airborne divisions. Pilot F/O Verbon E Houck POW 27-Dec-44. MACR 11690.

Manufactured

Kingsford, MI 49802, USA Built at Ford.

Delivered

Wurtsmith Air Force Base (OSC), 3961 E Airport drive, Oscoda Twp, MI 48750, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK Assigned to 94TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF.

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Sources

MACR 11690 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database