John R Simmonds
MilitaryAssigned to 668BS 416BG, 9AF USAAF. 20 x missions. Failed to Return (FTR) Munstereifel took direct flak hit to bomb bay Killed in Action (KIA) 25-Dec-44 MACR 12016.
Awards: PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-026150
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Enlisted |
Fort Scott, KS 66701, USA | 5 November 1942 | Fort Scott Kansas |
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Died |
53902 Bad Münstereifel, Germany | 25 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Munstereifel took direct flak hit to bomb bay Killed in Action (KIA) 25-Dec-44 MACR 12016. |
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Buried |
Louisville, KY, USA | 15 September 1949 | Re-interred Zachary Taylor National Cemetery Louisville Jefferson County KY, USA |
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Born |
Cherokee County, KS, USA | ||
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Based |
Wethersfield | 25 December 1944 | Assigned to 668BS 416BG, 9AF USAAF. |
| Kansas, USA | |||
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Buried |
Interred Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial |