John Arthur Andrews
MilitaryJohn A. Andrews entered the service on 08 October 1942 from Gainesville, Florida. He enlisted as a Private in the Air Corps. He had four years of high school, was Separated, without dependents and his civilian occupation was listed as: "Managers and officials, n.e.c.."
The Operation VARSITY, Serial A-8 orders list him as co-pilot of CG-4A, #43-2746?, Chalk #58; towed by C-47A #43-15493, Chalk #29. The tow ship was shot down; four crewmembers perished; the crew chief survived (MACR 13388).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Florida, USA | 19 September 1915 | |
Died |
Florida, USA | 19 January 1988 |
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Sources
NARA AAD
Journey to the Far Shore - Frank Guild, Jr.
Findagrave
Mission Orders
MACR 13388