Ernest Paul DeGrave
Military
Photographic Section
Object Number - UPL 37084 - Photograph Section, 359th Fighter Group.
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Units served with
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Pawtucket, Rhode Island | 27 September 1918 | |
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Enlisted |
26 May 1941 | ||
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Buried |
Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, Rhode Island | 3 May 2002 | Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA Plot Section CW1-E Row C |
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Died |
Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA | 29 April 2006 |
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Sources
359th Fighter Group Unit History;
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51738691/ernest-p-degrave;
