Clifford Leroy Van Ness
MilitaryFlew 27 missions as a part of Capt. John W. Moran's crew. Initially assigned to the 752nd Bombardment Squadron, crew transferred to the 755th Bombardment Squadron on 23 October 1944. Shot down aboard B-24J-5-FO #42-50954 (J3*A) on 16 January 1945. Returned to duty 21 January 1945. AM w/ 4 OLCs.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
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Events
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Born |
Illinois, USA | 18 May 1923 | |
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Died |
California, USA | 23 May 2008 |