David M Lesher
Military ROLL OF HONOUR
Squadron derived from Loading List.
Object Number - UPL 21747 - David M Lesher - Waterloo, 401st BG, 613th BS KIA
He was killed in action on 5 April 1945 on his 11th mission.
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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: 401st Bomb Group 613th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-672069
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: No. 2 Bandwagon, Mrs. Wing Ding
- Unit: 94th Combat Bomb Wing 401st Bomb Group 613th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Benefield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Killed in action |
5 April 1945 | ||
|
Born |
Waterloo, IA, USA |
Revisions
My father 2nd Lt. Thurman Matson Geren was the pilot on that flight. David was hit in the head and mortally wounded. His body was lowered to the ground before the Bandwagon II crashed. All other servicemen bailed and survived this crash.
Tag, daughter of T.M.Geren
Correction to first name from http://www.findagrave.com
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / http://www.401bg.org/Main/History/Members/Details.aspx?ID=3753
