Arlie K Holloway
MilitaryAssigned as drop master. Failed to Return (FTR) resupply mission to Marcouray, Belgium in C-47B 43-48407 hit by ground fire and 88mm flak on run into DZ, after being hit, pulled A/C up and out of formation with smoke and flames pouring from the cockpit to allow crew to bale out. Prisoner of War (POW). MACR 10695.
Awards: POW, WWII Victory, EAME.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 435th Troop Carrier Group 76th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12054171 / O-799106
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 76th Troop Carrier Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
West Virginia, USA | 23 September 1920 | Son of John McKee and Ola Mae [Hedrick] Holloway. |
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Other Shot down |
6987 Marcouray, Belgium | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) resupply mission to Marcouray, Belgium in C-47B 43-48407 hit by ground fire and 88mm flak on run into DZ, after being hit, pulled A/C up and out of formation with smoke and flames pouring from the cockpit to allow crew to bale out. POW. MACR 10695. |
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Other Prisoner of War (POW). |
Germany | 23 December 1944 | Prisoner of War (POW). |
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Died |
Pendleton County, WV, USA | 1 June 1985 | |
| Upper Tract, WV 26866, USA | |||
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Buried |
Upper Tract, WV 26866, USA | Cherry Hill Cemetery Upper Tract Pendleton County West Virginia, USA |