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UPL 46174
Staff Sgt. Benjamin L. Smith - 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
C-47 Radio Operator Killed in Action 24 March 1945 in Operation Varsity 436th Troop Carrier Group collection
C-47 Radio Operator Killed in Action 24 March 1945 in Operation Varsity 436th Troop Carrier Group collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35412496
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: C-47 Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-721-030
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-814029
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-800341
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: C-47 Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34316021
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 24 March 1945 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 13383 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database