Gerald F Kinnee

Military

Flight Officer Gerald F. Kinnee entered the US Army Air Force from Cadillac, Michigan. He was a Waco Glider pilot in the 435th Troop Carrier Group, 75th TCS, and killed in action flying in Operation Varsity on 24 March 1945. F.O. Kinnee's grave is located in Lakeview, MI.

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435th Troop Carrier Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Type Category: Troop Carrier

75th Troop Carrier Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Ninth Air Force

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L D Jacobson

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 435th Troop Carrier Group 75th Troop Carrier Squadron
Service Numbers: T-136-264
Highest Rank: Flight Officer
Role/Job: Glider Pilot Flight Officer

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Date21 Mar 2024 19:56:06

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Date9 Dec 2020 09:46:45

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Date2 Nov 2020 17:18:24

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55087211/gerald-f.-kinnee

Date2 Nov 2020 17:15:48

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GENERAL ORDER # 71, IX Troop Carrier Command dated 18 May 1945: From Headquarters IX GROUP CARRIER COMMAND by Major General Williams and https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55087211/gerald-f.-kinnee.