David Joseph Dougherty
MilitaryAssigned to 854BS, 491BG, 8AF USAAF. Flew on AC 44-40202. Hannover mission 11-Sep-44 in B-24 42-95007. Hit by flak, 2 x crew baled out. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 9737
Awards: DFC, AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-804490
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Scarsace
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Brooklyn, NY | 18 March 1921 | Son of Margaret Dougherty. |
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Enlisted |
New York City, NY | 2 September 1942 | New York City, New York |
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Other Returned (RTD) |
Germany | 11 September 1944 | Hannover mission 11-Sep-44 in B-24 42-95007. Hit by flak, 2 x crew baled out. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 9737 |
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Based |
Metfield | Assigned to 854BS, 491BG, 8AF USAAF. |