George E Monda
MilitaryGeorge Monda was Bombardier on board of B-17 Serial 42-5715 on a mission over Tunisia on 18 December 1942. He was killed in the crash-landing of the battle-damaged Fortress.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16004238 at enlistment, then O-724118
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16035613
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18051921 at enlistment, then O-436529
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: The Sooner II
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Died |
near Bizerte, Tunisia | 14 December 1943 | in the crash-landing of B-17 Serial 42-5715 |
Born |
Michigan, United States | the son of William Adolphus Joseph Monda and Carrie A. (Purdy) Monda | |
Buried |
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan, United States |
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Sources
NARA WWII Enlistment Records
WWII Casualties for Wayne County, Michigan
US 1930 Census