Harry R Croke Jr
MilitaryAssigned to 90th TCS, 438th TCG, 9AF USAAF. Crashed structural failure 1/2 mile W of Newbury/Sta 486, Died non Battle (DNB), 12-Dec-44.
Awards: AM (OLC), PH.
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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 90th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19071635 / T121824 / O-1996216
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Glider pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Horsa
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 90th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Sand Springs, OK, USA | 31 March 1919 | Son of Harry R Sr and Lera F Croke. |
Enlisted |
Oklahoma City, OK, USA | 8 August 1941 | |
Other Graduated flight school |
6002 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79414, USA | 15 June 1943 | South Plains Army Air Field, Lubbock, TX. |
Died |
Newbury, UK | 12 December 1944 | Crashed structural failure 1/2 mile W of Newbury/Sta 486, Died non Battle (DNB), 12-Dec-44. |
Buried |
13 December 1944 | Interred Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial | |
Tulsa County, OK, USA | |||
Enlisted |
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Based |
Greenham Common | 12 December 1944 | Assigned to 90th TCS, 438th TCG, 9AF USAAF. |
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