Eugene R Davis Jr
Military
Object Number - UPL 46052 - C-47A Crew of "Buzz Buggy"
1st Lt. Eugene R. Davis Jr. was killed in action when the C-47A aircraft was shot down near Wesel, Germany on 24 March 1945. Lt. Davis, Navigator, along with the entire crew were killed while flying in Operation Varsity. Lt. Davis is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35412496
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: C-47 Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-800341
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: C-47 Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 81st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34316021
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group
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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/49226039/eugene-russell-davis
