Charles B Suchman
MilitaryCrash landed on the beach at Sandwich in Kent on return from 8 July 1944 mission.
OLC, Purple Heart (11 July 1944); DFC
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
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Other Air Medal Oak Leaf Cluster: General Orders No. 231 |
10 August 1944 - 10 August 1944 | For meritorious achievement while serving as Radio Operator of a B-17 airplane on a heavy bombardment mission over enemy territory, 8 July 1944. On this date Sergeant Suchman was wounded in the arm by a flak fragment while on the bombing run. Upon completion of the run, the pilot was forced to leave the formation. Because of severe damage to three engines Sergeant Suchman initiated emergency procedures. Disregarding pain of his wound and thinking of the safety of the crew, he continued to send emergency signals until immediately before the plane crash landed on the south coast of England. The courage, coolness and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Suchman reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Entered military service from California. | |
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Revisions
NARA files verified DFC, AM w/4 oak leaf clusters and PH. He earned at least one bronze star on the EAME Campaign Medal and more than likely the Good Conduct Medal. Corrected entry to reflect accuracy on the DFC count and AM count and added birthdate and death date.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3638625/charles-benjamin-suchman, and GENERAL ORDER # 504, IX Troop Carrier Command dated 7 November 1944: From Headquarters 1 Bomb Division by Brigadier General Williams.
398th History, Vol I and Vol II; Fortresses Over Nuthampstead, pg 35 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia