Ferdinand W Luick

Military

Technical Sergeant Ferdinand W. Luick was a C-47 Crewman in the 86th Troop Carrier Squadron and killed in action on a glider tow mission in Operation Varsity on 24 March 1945. Born in New Jersey he is buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery in Limburg, Netherlands.

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People

Samuel Fleming

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 86th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-681638
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot C-47

Aircraft

42-92881

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group

Revisions

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GENERAL ORDER # 118, 24 NOVEMBER 1944, from IX Troop Carrier Command by Major General Williams and March 1945 86th Troop Carrier Squadron Historical Report under the Command of Major Arthur H. Russell

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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/56301189/ferdinand-w-luick