George S Freeman

Military

Assigned to 94TCS, 436TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne. 27-Dec-44. Released short of LZ Prisoner of War (POW). MACR 11185.



Awards: POW, WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: CG-4A Haig
  • Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron

Places

Aerial photograph of Upottery airfield looking west, the main runway runs vertically, barrack sites are to the bottom right of the airfield, 15 March 1944. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/CT/91/541. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Smeatharpe

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

1.5 miles Nth Bastogne, Belgium 27 December 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne. 27-Dec-44. Released short of LZ POW. MACR 11185.

Other

Prisoner of War (POW)

Bad Sulza, Germany 27 December 1944 Prisoner of War (POW). Stalag Luft IXc.

Based

Upottery 27 December 1944 Assigned to 94TCS, 436TCG, 9AF USAAF.