Arthur Walter Kopp Jr
MilitaryAssigned to 1379BU, 15AF. Overfield crew. Departed Meeks Field, Iceland to RAF Valley in B-17 44-83325 3-Mar-45, crashed Beinn Edra, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Died Non Battle (DNB).
Awards: PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
- Type Category: Combat organisation
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Fifteenth Air Force
- Service Numbers: 33602036 / O-836155
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Chicago, IL | 12 October 1921 | Son of Arthur Walter Sr and Sophie Kopp. |
Died |
Beinn Edra, Isle of Skye | 3 March 1945 | Crashed in B-17 44-83325 Beinn Edra, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Died Non Battle (DNB). |
Other Departure Point |
Meeks Field, Iceland | 3 March 1945 | Departed Meeks Field, Iceland heading for RAF Valley. |
Buried |
Camp Butler National Cemetery Springfield, Sangamon County, IL | Re-Interred Camp Butler National Cemetery Springfield, Sangamon County, IL |
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