August William Sulflow
Military
A.L.D. II
Object Number - UPL 50958 - 1LT August W. Sulflow
Assigned to 345BS, 98BG, 9AF USAAF. Pilot of B-24 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 225
Awards: DFC, AM, PH.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32450078
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17062618 / O-736379
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19094784 / O-733107
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33364962
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Amboy, MN | 23 November 1919 | Son of Henry W and Clara Marie Sulflow. |
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Other Commissioned |
26 January 1942 | Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant. | |
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Died |
Ploiești, Romania | 1 August 1943 | Pilot of B-24 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Pilot Lt. August W Sulflow. 9 KIA 1 POW. MACR 225. |
| Burbank, CA, USA | Burbank, California, USA. | ||
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Based Assigned |
Benina | 1 August 1943 | Assigned to 345BS, 98BG, 9AF USAAF. |
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Buried |
Glen Haven Memorial Park Sylmar, Los Angeles County, CA | Re-Interred Glen Haven Memorial Park Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, USA. | |
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Enlisted |
March Field, Riverside, CA | March Field, Riverside, California |
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