Charles R Reddig
MilitaryAssigned to 380FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) dive bombing mission to Coutances, France. A/C P-51B 43-6512 hit by flak dive bombing gun positions NE Coutances. Lt Reddig abandoned A/C in area and evaded capture EVD. 4-Jul-44. MACR 6678.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 363rd Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron 380th Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
California, USA | 11 December 1920 | |
Enlisted |
Bakersfield, CA, USA | 29 December 1941 | |
Other Shot down / baled out |
50200 Coutances, France | 4 July 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) dive bombing mission to Coutances, France. A/C P-51B 43-6512 hit by flak dive bombing gun positions NE Coutances. Lt Reddig abandoned A/C in area and evaded capture EVD. 4-Jul-44. MACR 6678. |
Other Evaded capture EVD |
France | 4 July 1944 - 5 August 1944 | Evaded capture with assistance of French civilians. Returned to duty 5-Aug-44. |
Died |
Santa Ana, CA, USA | 1 January 1992 | |
Other Assigned |
Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN12, UK | Assigned to 380FS, 363FG, 9AF USAAF. |