Donald H DeMatio

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Killed in Action. B-24 42-94893 in mid-air collision with 42-51190 "Ann".

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Units served with

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8309) nicknamed "Ol' Buddy" of the 18th Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. Pete Gray was the aircraft's crew chief. Handwritten caption on reverse: '18th B.S. 34th BG. Pete Gray C/C.'

18th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 34th Bomb Group

34th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

42-94893

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Hells Belle
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron 4th Bomb Squadron 7th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Killed in Action (KIA)

France 19 July 1944

Born

Savannah, Georgia, USA

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Sources

MACR 7419 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database