Robert M De Craene
MilitaryAssigned to ssigned 352BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. Missing in Action Regensburg 13-Mar-45 mechanical fault, crashed Traunstein; RTD MACR 12943.
Awards: AM(OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (4 Battle stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group 352nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15126689 / O-828103
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group 352nd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Kewanee, IL | 20 October 1922 | Son of Peter Joseph and Louisa Maria [Boerjan] De Craene. |
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Enlisted |
Peoria, IL | 23 June 1942 | Peoria IL |
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Other Baled out RTD |
Traunstein, Germany | 13 March 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) Regensburg 13-Mar-45 mechanical fault, crashed Traunstein; MIA RTD MACR 12943. |
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Died |
Will County, IL | 2 February 1993 | |
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Buried |
Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, IL | 7 February 1993 | Resurrection Cemetery Romeoville, Will County, IL |
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Based |
Lucera | Assigned to ssigned 352BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. |
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