Eugene F Tillotson
MilitaryAssigned to 419BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Blechhammer 2-Dec-44. Mechanical failure, ditched Adriatic Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 10790.
Awards: DFC, AM (2OLC), PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group 419th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16167614 / O-825270
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group 419th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Cemetery
- Known as: Florence American Cemetery, Tavarnuzze, Italy
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Danville, IL | 3 October 1923 | Son of John F and Lula Mae [Diggs] Tillotson. |
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Enlisted |
Chanute Field, IL | 5 February 1942 | Chanute Field, IL |
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Died |
Adriatic Sea | 2 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Blechhammer 2-Dec-44. Mechanical failure, ditched Adriatic Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 10790. |
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Based |
Lucera | 2 December 1944 | Assigned to 419BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. |
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Buried |
Tablets of the Missing Florence American Cemetery and Memorial | ||
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Buried |
Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, IL | Memorialised Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum Danville, Vermilion County, IL |
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