Theodore F Tourtellott

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Killed in Action (KIA). B-17G A/C #43-38115, 'Reluctant Lassie,' was hit by a bomb or bombs, dropped from an A/C flying in the higher element, lead group, at bombs away and exploded. 8 of the crew were Killed in Action (KIA), 1 Prisoner of War (POW). Target was Bielefeld, Germany. Crashed at 1415 hrs, near Wellenkotten. Debris hit A/C #43-38480, bringing it down with 7 Killed in Action (KIA) and 2 Prisoner of War (POW).

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Units served with

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Reluctant Lassie
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 860th Bomb Squadron

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Events

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Born

Minnesota, USA 20 September 1924

Died

Am Wellenkotten, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany 30 September 1944

Buried

Plot M Row 22 Grave 17

Other

Entered service from

Illinois, USA

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