Joseph J Link Jr

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Severely damaged by fighters after bombing the secondary target of Munich, GR on 18 Mar 1944, B-17G #42-31159 and crashed at Niedereschach, GR after the surviving crew members bailed out. Killed in Action (KIA).

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Units served with

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Frank J Jurach

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39119960
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

42-31159

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

New York, USA

Other

Killed in Action (KIA)

Germany 18 March 1944

Revisions

Date12 Oct 2020 22:09:06
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Date11 Sep 2020 01:15:16
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Date27 Sep 2014 18:17:22
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Sources

MACR 3419 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database