Donald P Sundby

Military

While approaching Wesel, Germany during 'Operation Varsity' on March 24, 1945, Lt. Sundby's C-47 was shot down by German flak and crashed in a field, killing all four crew members. Lt. Sundby was from Minneapolis, MN, and is buried at the Fort Snelling Military Cemetery in Minneapolis.

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Units served with

438th Troop Carrier Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Ninth Air Force

88th Troop Carrier Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Type Category: Troop Carrier

People

James E King

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
Service Numbers: 35612546
Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
Role/Job: C-47 Troop Carrier Crewman

Aircraft

42-24102

Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron

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Date7 Dec 2020 16:38:00

ContributorHotelie1970

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Sources

GENERAL ORDER # 71, IX Troop Carrier Command dated 18 May 1945: From Headquarters IX GROUP CARRIER COMMAND by Major General Williams and https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3507156/donald-p.-sundby.