Thurston E Van Dyke

Military

Shot down 11 July 1944 in AC #4129544. Rescued by British destroyer. Returned to base.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.

68th Bomb Squadron

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

Aircraft

41-29544

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Tarcy, Minnesota, USA

Other

Returned (RTD)

English Channel 11 July 1944

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
Changes
Sources

Corrected the name by moving "Van" from the middle name field to the surname field.

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ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 8250 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database