Eldred E Hancy
Military
Object Number - UPL 57478 - 2nd Lt. Eldred E Hancy
Shot down 9 October 1943 in B-17 #4230876. Survivor in crew reported LT. Hancy was grievously wounded and remained in aircraft when it crashed in the sea. Four crewmembers bailed out.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32478396
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Died Prisoner of War (POW) |
Germany | 9 October 1943 - 9 October 1943 | Survivor in crew reported LT Hancy was grievously wounded and remained in aircraft when it crashed in the sea. Four crewmembers bailed out. |
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Born |
Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 1035 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
