44-14310
Assigned to 334FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. Lost on strafing mission to Sarrrebourg. A/C last seen strafing a truck convoy, southeast of Schirmeck, France. 28-Aug-44. Pilot 1st Lt Herbert O Vandervate KIA. MACR 8300.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-414037
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-792182
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Schirmeck, France | 28 August 1944 - 28 August 1944 | Lost on strafing mission to Sarrrebourg. A/C last seen strafing a truck convoy, southeast of Schirmeck, France. 28-Aug-44. Pilot 1st Lt Herbert O Vandervate KIA. MACR 8300. |