John Clifford Lynn

Military

Assigned to 327BS, 92BG, 8AF USAAF. On return from Wessendorff mission and whilst crossing front lines, hit by flak in the neck, pilot attempted to reach Arnheim A/D to land for medical assistance, but Sgt Lynn died before they could reach A/D. 7-Apr-45 Killed in action (KIA). MACR 15876



Awards: PH.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.

92nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Harold Stanley Oder

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-783620
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Pittsburgh, PA 15 December 1942

Died

Netherlands 7 April 1945 Hit in neck by flak. 7-Apr-45 Killed in action (KIA)

Buried

10 April 1945 Interred Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

Born

Westmoreland County, PA

Buried

Rehoboth Cemetery, Belle Vernon, PA Re-Interred Rehoboth Cemetery Belle Vernon, Fayette County, PA

Based

Podington 7 April 1945 Assigned to 327BS, 92BG, 8AF USAAF.

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