Oran Emmett Park Jr

Military

Assigned to 20BS, 2BG, 15AF USAAF. Left waist gunner. Bob Rogers crew. Failed to Return (FTR) Ploesti 18-Aug-44 in B-17 44-6275; #4 on fire, crashed Adriatic Sea. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 7683.


Awards: AM (3OLC), EAME (2BS), WWII Victory.

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Units served with

20th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

2nd Bomb Group

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

People

Robert Hayne Rogers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 20th Bomb Squadron 2nd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O1695545
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

44-6275

44-6275

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Texas 25 September 1923 BornTexas

Died

13 September 1997 DiedBexar County, Texas

Buried

Sunset Memorial Park San Antonio, Texas 16 September 1997 InterredSunset Memorial ParkSan Antonio, Texas

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Sources

https://www.fold3.com/record/702517340/blank-us-wwii-hospital-admission-card-files-1942-1954

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