Donald R McDowell
MilitaryAssigned to 353FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF. Credited 9 x Kills. Failed to Return (FTR) escort Madgeburg turned back due to mech failure Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5133.
Awards: DFC, AM, SS, PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 354th Fighter Group 353rd Fighter Squadron
Missions
- Date: 28 May 1944
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Headcorn
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Los Angeles, CA, USA | 19 December 1916 | Son of Ward and Clara Anna [Vandeveer] McDowell. |
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Died |
North Sea | 28 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) escort Madgeburg turned back due to mech failure Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 5133. |
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Based |
Lashenden | 28 May 1944 | Assigned to 353FS, 354FG, 9AF USAAF. |
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Buried |
3600 O St, Lincoln, NE 68503, USA | Memorialised Wyuka Cemetery Lincoln Lancaster County Nebraska | |
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Buried |
Re-Interred Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial | ||
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Buried |
Interred Brookwood American Cemetery and Memorial |