Harry Frederick Cuzner Jr
Military
359th Fighter Group collection
Transferred biography to person record
Object Number - UPL 38949 - Lt. Harry F. Cuzner Jr of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group
Element Leader Lt. Harry F. Cuzner Jr. enlisted in his hometown of Chicago, IL, on 10 August 1942. Assigned to the 369th Fighter Squadron on 29 December 1943, he flew 300 combat hours, completing his combat tour with the 359th Fighter Group on 6 September 1944.
Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. 300 x combat hours. Transferred to 496FTG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: DFC (OLC), AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars), UN and Korean medal.
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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
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Chicago, IL, USA | 22 November 1922 | |
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Enlisted |
Chicago, IL, USA | 10 August 1942 | |
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Based |
East Wretham | 29 December 1943 - 6 September 1944 | Assigned to 369FS, 359FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Other Promotion |
Wretham, Thetford IP24, UK | 11 June 1944 | Promoted to 1st Lieutenant. |
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Based Transferred |
Goxhill | 6 September 1944 | Transferred to 496FTG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Died |
Santa Clara County, CA, USA | 15 November 2010 | |
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Buried |
22555 Cristo Rey Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024, USA | Gate Of Heaven Catholic Cemetery Los Altos Santa Clara County, CA |
