Howard Van Solkema

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Had mechanical failure and ditched in channel in B-24 #42-94818, Killed in Action (KIA).

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Units served with

The insignia of the 34th Bomb Group
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 7th Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 7th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

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Killed in Action

9 July 1944

Born

Byron Center, Michigan

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Added a "#" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Added the words "Possible DUPLICATE" in the nickname field so an admin can check out this person.
Added a "#" to the A/C serial # in the "Summary biography" for clarity.

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Correction name and additional details from MACR 7802 - https://www.fold3.com

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 7802