William F Baker

Military

Shot down during Operation Market Garden in C-47 43-16033 on 17 September 1944, after his aircraft took a direct hit after completing the parachute drop, and caught fire. Succeeded in evading capture for 38 days with the assistance of Dutch civilians until he reconnected with other allied personnel in the area and was picked up by a British tank unit on 29 October 1944.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 72nd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-678318
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group

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MACR 10797 via Fold 3