John Nichol Shallcross
MilitaryNavigator of C-47 Skytrain 42-92847 'That's All Brother' of 87th Troop Carrier Squadron, 438th Troop Carrier Group, 9th AF. Lead ship of Mission Albany the air dropping of 6600 US paratroops into Normandy, France on the eve of D-Day.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 87th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-?
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Pilot / Group Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Nicknames: - That's All Brother
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 87th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Chicago, IL | 8 March 1918 | Son of Mary Shallcross. |
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Enlisted |
Chicago, IL | 7 April 1941 | Chicago, Illinois |
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Other Discharged USAAF |
21 December 1945 | Honourable discharge | |
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Died |
Granite Bay, CA | 9 February 2009 |
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