Leo Kirschner
Military
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UPL 27623
S/Sgt Leo Kirschner 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF.
Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF. 25 x missions. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Gerolstein RR Bridge. Took direct flak hit to bomb bay, fell out of formation in flames, one chute seen to emerge before A/C hit ground and exploded. 22-Jan-45. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 11925.
Awards: AM (9OLC), PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14054542 / O-747909
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Cemetery
- Known as: Luxembourg American Cemetery
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Enlisted |
20 April 1942 | ||
Died |
22 January 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Gerolstein RR Bridge. Took direct flak hit to bomb bay, fell out of formation in flames, one chute seen to emerge before A/C hit ground and exploded. 22-Jan-45. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 11925. | |
Born |
Son of William and Honora Kirschner. | ||
Born |
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Buried |
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial | ||
Based |
22 January 1945 | Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF. |