Ernest Durbin McMillen Jr
MilitaryAssigned to 76TCS, 434TCG, 9AF USAAF. Co-pilot of Horsa LG834, landed in field near Ste Mere-Eglise, hit anti glider obstacle causing damage to cockpit and forward fuselage, crew wounded in landing. Suffered sprained knee and injured ankle. Initially had 1st aid from airborne troops, later fell into enemy hands. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 7241
Awards: PH.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 76th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35275621 / T-603838
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Horsa
- Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 76th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Welford Park
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Kansas City, MO | 7 December 1918 | Son of Ernest Durbin Snr and D H McMillen. |
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Enlisted |
Spencer, IA | 15 July 1942 | Spencer, Iowa |
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Died |
Ste Mere-Eglise | 7 June 1944 | Wounded landing Horsa LG834 Ste Mere-Eglise 7-Jun-44; captured and died of wounds. Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 7241 |
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Buried |
Blosville, France | 8 June 1944 | Interred Blosville Cemetery, France |
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Based |
Welford | 7 June 1944 | Assigned to 76TCS, 434TCG, 9AF USAAF. |
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Buried |
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery Leavenworth County, KS | Re-Interred Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery Leavenworth County, Kansas |