Eric John Zackrison
MilitaryHe and his high school class mate Robert Kennewick both worked for Boeing before enlisting. Both became B-17 pilots. Both were KIA in December 1944. Zachrison on the 6th at Amendola, Italy. Kennewick (379th BG) on the 9th over Romilly-sur-Seine, France
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Seattle, Washington | 2 March 1922 | |
Other 2nd BG Combat Tour |
Amendola Airfield, Italy | 4 November 1944 - 6 December 1944 | KIA on his 10th mission. His 3rd as pilot (7 as co-pilot) |
Died |
Amendola Airfield, Italy | 6 December 1944 | Crashed on takeoff Entire crew KIA. A/C burned out. |
Buried |
Plot C Row 2 Grave 39 Florence American Cemetery Florence American Cemetery Via Cassia S.N. 50023 Tavarnuzze (Firenze) Italy | ||
Seattle, WA | 3524 Chicago Street |
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